"Hello Americans," as Paul Harvey, who died the other day, used to say at the beginning of his radio programs. ...more

March 4, 2009

A homeless man who fell into the water Tuesday night near Davis Islands is being treated for serious injuries, Tampa Fire Rescue officials say. ...more

March 3, 2009

Cars and runners don't mix, which is why Bayshore Boulevard and several other downtown streets will be barricaded this morning for the Gasparilla Distance Classic. Sunday won't be any better, with the Gasparilla Marathon winding through downtown. ...more

February 28, 2009

Cars and runners don't mix, which is why Bayshore Boulevard and several other downtown streets will be barricaded Saturday morning for the Gasparilla Distance Classic. Sunday won't be any better, with the Gasparilla Marathon also winding through downtown. ...more

February 27, 2009

Professor Jody Tompson temporarily has traded his classroom at the University of Tampa for one aboard the MV Explorer, a cruise ship circumnavigating the world. ...more

February 25, 2009

Garden-related events and classes ...more

February 24, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Bill Miller. ...more

February 22, 2009

Readers want recipes for texas tornado cake, a cheese pie, chocolate kok and cornbread from Remington's Steakhouse. And we offer them a crawfish curry dish. ...more

February 17, 2009

Rose Circle hosted a combined circles meeting on Feb. 4 at the Tampa Garden Club on Bayshore Boulevard. Patti Schaefer, from Annie's Garden Shack in Lutz, discussed container gardening with herbs. The circles then split for separate business meetings. ...more

February 11, 2009

Trish Bergelt's first Gasparilla brought tears to her eyes. ...more

February 8, 2009