Tennis players who can't get enough of the game have another chance to take on some competition. ...more

June 6, 2009

The United States Tennis Association and the Florida Tennis Cup are gearing up for a new round of one-day recreational tennis tournaments for adults across the state. ...more

June 5, 2009

It's finally here; the week of the new moon is upon us. It arrives on Thursday at 4:06 p.m. which means anglers have a full week of the most beneficial daylight lunar influences of the month assisting them by causing fish to feed heaviest during the day instead of the normal nighttime feeding. ...more

March 22, 2009

The full moon occurred this morning early at 2:38 a.m., and from my house I could hear the largemouth bass feeding vigorously in its light. ...more

March 11, 2009

Democrats controlling Congress are loosening restrictions on allowing people of Cuban descent to visit their relatives on the island. ...more

February 24, 2009

This is the week of the last-quarter moon phase, which occurs Monday at 9:37 p.m. ...more

February 15, 2009

Tampa's annual Gasparilla celebration doesn't end with the pirates' invasion and parade along Bayshore Boulevard. The parties, road race, beauty pageant, art festival and other events continue for weeks. Many South Tampa residents adorn their houses and yards with pirate-themed decorations, helping to keep themselves and others in high spirits for the duration of the Gasparilla season. ...more

February 11, 2009

I am periodically surprised by potential clients who believe covenants against competition, or more frequently "noncompete" agreements, are unenforceable. To the contrary, Florida courts routinely enforce covenants against competition. Prior to July 1, 1996, covenants against competition were only enforceable if the covenant fell into one of several enumerated categories. Covenants against competition entered into after that date need not fall into a specific category; although the employer must demonstrate a legitimate business interest that must be protected. ...more

February 6, 2009

The new moon occurs Monday at 7:55 a.m., which means that the best daytime fishing of the month is likely happening while you read this column. ...more

January 25, 2009

Gardening and landscaping can be considered investments. Much as you would put money into a savings or retirement account for future use, plantings are there for future enjoyment. ...more

January 4, 2009