We've been lucky so far in the 2008 hurricane season, but are not yet in the clear. ...more

September 22, 2008

GARDEN NOTES Events AFRICAN VIOLET SHOW: The ABC's of Gesneriads, a judged show and sale, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Great Room by the Bay at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 Palm Ave., Sarasota. Admission is free to Selby members; Florida residents can buy-one-get-one-free for $17 during September. Hosts are Suncoast and Tampa Bay Gesneriad Societies. Call (813) 963-7424 or e-mail 4jam@tampabay.rr.com for details. ...more

September 18, 2008

Shocking Curriculum ...more

September 16, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST MASTER CHORALE OF TAMPA BAY: The chorale will have auditions Tuesday-Aug. 26 in the Fine Arts Hall 107 at the University of South Florida School of Music, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Singers should prepare a 2-3 minute song or aria. Bring extra sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Sight-singing, rhythm and vocal exercises will be tested. To schedule an audition, contact the chorale's office at (813) 974-7726 or e-mail info@masterchorale.com. For information about the auditions, visit www.masterchorale.com/audition. ...more

August 13, 2008

FOR A Going to a theme park this summer may be fun for the whole family, but it doesn't come cheap. The cost of tickets, food and souvenirs adds up. And parks are raising their ticket prices. This month, The Walt Disney Co. increased the price of an adult one-day ticket to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando from $71 to $74. But by doing your homework, you can save. ...more

August 10, 2008

Some Floridians say confusion has kept them from claiming their economic stimulus checks. There are more than 405,000 Floridians who have not claimed their checks. The bulk of the unclaimed money belongs to seniors. You have to file a tax return to get paid but many seniors stopped filing years ago. ...more

August 6, 2008

About 150,000 people nationwide have been affected by the theft of laptops with personal information about current and former employees of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. ...more

August 6, 2008

When it comes to saving for college, Florida families have several options, most choosing the Florida Prepaid College Plan and the Florida College Investment Plan. ...more

August 1, 2008

A Good Deal Undone Regarding "State Deal With Tribe To Gamble Goes Bust" (front page, July 4): ...more

July 12, 2008

The brain-boiling heat from now through September will keep a lot of anglers from going out on the water. But for those who don't mind getting right down there with the fish, it's possible to stay cool and comfortable - and maybe catch more than if you were in a boat. ...more

July 4, 2008