David Beck and his wife, Jane, have lived in their Seffner home since 1985 and have put down so much mulch and compost that they now have 8 inches of rich topsoil throughout the garden. He is a Master Gardener and she adds her talent for color and design, especially with the containers, to this fascinating garden. ...more

December 16, 2009

The festive holiday sweaters; you've seen them. Heck, you probably own one. Those fleecy pullovers and knit creations sequined with Santas and sparkling with snowflakes are as much a part of the holidays as cookies and eggnog. ...more

December 14, 2009

She calls them "my guys." They see her as an angel. For more than five years, Jean Batronie has been a Sunday afternoon regular in downtown Tampa. ...more

December 12, 2009

Those campy pullovers and knit creations are as much a part of the holidays as cookies and eggnog. ...more

December 10, 2009

Letters to the editor from Nov. 4 editions. ...more

November 4, 2009

I would like to address the price gauging going on in Highlands County. A lady wrote a letter on Sunday and I agree with her totally. ...more

March 5, 2009

The global economic downturn that has touched so many areas of society now threatens romance. Valentine's Day approaches, the day when Cupid meets commerce, and even the poorest of paramours is expected to come up with a present. ...more

February 11, 2009

Consumer safety authorities want to get the lead out of products for children, but some West Pasco shopkeepers are concerned a draconian new law could force them out of business. Carol Vaporis, owner of the Duck Duck Goose Consignment store, near S.R. 54 and Seven Springs Boulevard, is among those protesting unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act going into effect Feb. 10. ...more

January 14, 2009

Two "Secret Santas" have given away $11,000 to unsuspecting Detroit area residents to add some happiness to their holidays. ...more

December 23, 2008

Thrift store shopping isn't for the picky at heart, but tough times call for tough measures. ...more

November 26, 2008