The red truck finally arrives, stops at 4541 Thunderbird Road, and backs into the parking lot of Grace Bible Church. ...more

July 29, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Jackie Miller and several hundred neighbors didn't let rain dampen their patriotic spirit during the annual Tampa Scottish Rite Patriotic Flag Day. ...more

June 14, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - A few drops of water from the heavens wasn't going to keep the crowd of about 100 from waving their flags high and proud Monday afternoon. ...more

June 10, 2008

Gene's Bar is gone. A wrecking crew demolished the infamous neighborhood hangout last week. In March, the city bought the bar with about $200,000 in local property taxes. ...more

November 26, 2007

BARBECUE ALEX'S SOUTHERN STYLE BAR-B-Q, 5362 W. Village Drive, Tampa; (813) 269-0050. Available from the pit are ribs, pork, beef, chicken and sausage, which Alex's serves alone, in combinations, by the pound and in family portions. Alex's Big Boy Platter, a sampler plate with more than enough meat for two, had at least a half-pound of tender, moist, shredded pork, along with chicken, ribs and sausage. The sausage was the tastiest of the meats and came in crumbly chunks coated with a sweet sauce. The mound of pork was flavorful, especially mixed with Alex's own barbecue sauce, which offers a good balance of tart and sweet. The sauce comes on everything, so tell 'em if you want it on the side. ($) ...more

November 23, 2007

There was no talking, not much eye-to-eye contact and little smiling. ...more

November 21, 2007

There was no talking, not much eye-to-eye contact and little smiling. ...more

November 21, 2007

We have been residents of Highlands County for over 35 years and have traveled many miles to find a restaurant dedicated to consistently excellent food, service and ambiance. We are delighted to share our good fortune with all of you who also desire those qualities and so much more in a restaurant. Yiannis Prime Choice restaurant has been conveniently located in the Fairmount Cinema Square in Sebring for two years. The owners, Yianni and his wife Mary, and their friendly dedicated staff deliver in abundance and at reasonable prices. A trip to Yiannis begins outside with a whiff of the wood fire open pit grill. They only use hickory, oak, and citrus logs which gives their food a wonderful aroma and flavor. Inside, you are greeted by one of the owners or a friendly hostess who ushers you to one of their decorated themed rooms such as the Ball Room, Golf Room, Music Room, or Gold Room which are clean and spacious. Adding to the relaxing atmosphere is live music every day except Sunday. The tables are uniquely covered with white linen and butcher-block paper and the silverware wrapped in a large cloth napkin. ...more

October 28, 2007

The sweet, smoky smell of barbecued chicken, ribs and turkey legs filled the air around Raymond James Stadium as surely as the sounds of 'Brick House' by the Commodores and other hits of yesteryear. ...more

September 30, 2007