New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez began his press conference in Tampa 25 minutes late, but finally answered questions that were long overdue. ...more

February 17, 2009

Perhaps some of the economic stimulus local folks are looking for will come from Amendment One, which passed in January. Everyone knew it would double the homestead exemption, but it's the portability factor that might give our area an economic boost. Portability gives homeowners with the Save Our Homes property tax cap the opportunity to take that protection with them to the next home they buy. That wasn't possible before Amendment One. All of a sudden, homeowners on either Florida coast can sell their $750,000 home, move here and buy the same house for $250,000, and with portability, pay little property tax. We won't claim that hundreds of people are lining up to do this, but the numbers are growing. Residents already living here also are moving within the county due to portability. We hope all of this bodes well for the real estate market. Getting some movement – any movement – will make a big difference. ...more

February 22, 2008

A week after his unit imploded in a loss to Georgia, University of Florida co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison approached his boss with a request. If we win the coin toss, Mattison asked Gators coach Urban Meyer on Saturday, can we defer and let the defense play first? ...more

November 4, 2007