In the case of Efrem Tyree, a remarkable 9-year-old whose last act of creativity was to fashion an escape from life, thoughtful adults rediscover what it means to be stumped. Welcome back to grammar school. ...more

November 26, 2008

In the hours before Election Day, as inevitable as winter, comes an onslaught of dirty tricks - confusing e-mails, disturbing phone calls and insinuating fliers left on doorsteps during the night. ...more

November 2, 2008

Caregivers wanting to better understand how Alzheimer's disease affects relatives or friends can attend a free workshop sponsored by the University of South Florida Suncoast Alzheimer's and Gerontology Center. ...more

November 1, 2008

Boaters will have to be mindful of new sea grass protection zones off Hernando Beach. ...more

October 23, 2008

The city council voted to ban panhandling, charity collections and newspaper sales on medians along city streets, rejecting pleas from people who said they will lose money in the move. ...more

October 2, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY - Four drivers had speeding tickets thrown out this week after a judge agreed with their lawsuit that said a school zone on State Road 70 in East Manatee was improperly labeled and had become a "speed trap." ...more

September 25, 2008

In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. ...more

September 7, 2008

Rockin' Hardware Give a whole room, or a piece of furniture, an unusual and affordable makeover with ...more

August 20, 2008

Warning signs welcomed by community. ...more

July 29, 2008

The basic rule for Marine boot camp is simple: Keep your mouth shut and mind your own business. ...more

July 21, 2008