Local muralist and outdoor painter extraordinaire Terry Klaaren will share his passion for painting "en plein air" in workshops at various locations in the coming months. ...more

January 14, 2009

They couldn't quite beat out the stringless baby bibs, but the women who created Mykini Blingz came away with plenty after appearing on CNBC's "The Big Idea." ...more

September 11, 2008

For Mykini Blingz, things are moving fast. The "swimsuit enhancement jewelry" idea just pretty much opened for business last month with a new Web site, and its two Pinellas County entrepreneurs are slated to be on national television tonight. ...more

September 8, 2008

Before offering his first critique as an analyst, former Lightning coach John Tortorella didn't hold back in assessing his prior team's new regime. ...more

September 6, 2008

I felt compelled to write about my unexpected friendship with Ralph Hughes, who passed away recently. I have worked for more than one candidate who was on the losing side of Ralph. He had a reputation, one that I had heard about for most of my years in local politics. You didn't want to be on the other side of Ralph. But because of political parties that is where I found myself for many years. ...more

July 7, 2008

Near the end of "What Happened," Scott McClellan's tough-love critique of President Bush and his failed presidency, he recounts a bizarre and telling moment in the Oval Office. ...more

June 1, 2008

Whether this letter be in response to those recently expressing consternation of our federal government or to those who may simply question the direction of Highlands County's elected officials, my message remains the same. The familiar phrase, "Of the people, by the people, for the people" means a great deal to me. In my opinion and quite simply put, "Of the people" signifies that we, the citizens, have given or allowed our government certain powers, which also means that we may restrict them as well. "By the people" then gives us the authority to decide those who will serve in elected positions. "For the people," as I read it, implies that those elected are charged with the responsibility to recognize each person's circumstance and to make proper and just decisions accordingly. This is not an enviable position to be in, for sure. In my life, I've found there are times when doing the right thing is not necessarily popular. Equally, I've come to understand that what's popular is not always right. ...more

January 21, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - The state will pay $525,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former Florida Highway Patrol major who said she was fired because of gender discrimination. ...more

December 19, 2007

The Bucs got a glimpse at life without quarterback Jeff Garcia on Sunday. It wasn't pretty. In fact, it was downright ugly. That's how Garcia described it, anyway. ...more

November 26, 2007

'My partner and I are both decent players,' a reader writes, 'but we're not meshing as a pair. Our bidding has gotten better, but when we're on defense we seem to operate on different wavelengths. How can we save our partnership?' ...more

September 23, 2007