At first glance, the home of Gulf freshman point guard Nicole Adams looks like your average house in a manicured subdivision. ...more

December 5, 2007

Not long ago, a poet lamented to me that few newspapers review poetry books. So in honor of him and other poets, dead and alive, here's a look at some of the books of poems published this year. ...more

December 2, 2007

If the boys basketball teams from Plant City and Durant have their way, there will be at least three meetings between the rivals this season. Two are on the regular schedule. ...more

December 1, 2007

SEBRING — "Welcome to Our Salon," the sign states on the front door of a Lemon Avenue beauty shop as water flowed out the open entranceway Friday morning. ...more

November 30, 2007

Whenever Karen Rockwell thought about what kind of business she wanted to run, Rita's Water Ice was always on her radar screen. ...more

November 26, 2007

I'm sure many women consider Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, an international fashion icon. But let's face it: The former Spice Girl has been responsible for her fair share of dodgy trends. ...more

November 5, 2007

Thanks to her sparkling smile, bleach-blonde hair and diva-like presence, most people probably wouldn't assume at first glance that Nattie Neidhart's father is someone called 'The Anvil.' ...more

October 27, 2007

There's something different this season about Vinny Prospal. At first glance, he doesn't quite look like the same guy. ...more

October 23, 2007

It's a tough world, all right. Too bad it's not tougher. Earth is looking pretty fragile as it suffers from increasing human punishment. ...more

October 22, 2007

A new man spins the Showcase Showdown wheel today on 'The Price is Right,' and a new era begins. ...more

October 15, 2007