I own an antique desk that was made in 1760. It has bracket feet and dovetailed construction and is in good condition. An old label reads "New York, N.Y." and "10 miles, 6-pence." What is it worth? ...more

August 28, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - A Verizon technician has filed a lawsuit against the former owner of Zeus, a 90-pound German shepherd who attacked him during a March 2007 service call at a Nokomis house. ...more

August 1, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - A Verizon technician has filed a lawsuit against the former owner of Zeus, a 90-pound German shepherd that attacked him during a 2007 service call to a Nokomis house. ...more

July 31, 2008

Before we get into our weekly love fest with the many happy, satisfied consumers of this space, permit a personal indulgence since, well, I could use the money. ...more

June 15, 2008

In the end, a reprieve wasn't enough to save Zeus, the German shepherd from Nokomis who bit a Verizon worker last year and was condemned to death. ...more

May 29, 2008

There is a look one's children cultivate that marks the delicate transition from respected parent to aging dolt. ...more

December 25, 2007

Coach Stan Heath knows the University of South Florida won't be mistaken for a collegiate hotbed anytime soon, but at least he can finally call the Sun Dome home. ...more

November 25, 2007