The Kumquat Chronicles continue. In my July 23 column, I featured a letter from Elaine Bolack of Lutz, who was requesting a kumquat marmalade recipe. ...more

August 6, 2008

The sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Plant City was filled with Gator orange and blue June 27 as family members, friends and classmates said goodbye to a University of Florida student who was fatally injured in a crash. ...more

July 5, 2008

What do you want to be when you grow up? A school shooter. Not the answer you would want from a kindergartner, or anyone for that matter. However, some of our youths are growing up to be exactly that, and a report released by the U.S. Secret Service in 2002 concluded that bullying played a significant role in many school shootings. ...more

June 15, 2008

Here are some of the condolences on TBO.com to the family of strawberry grower Roy Parke, who died last week at age 87. To view the entire guest book, go to PlantCity.tbo.com. ...more

June 14, 2008

Our summer season officially starts this weekend. Yeah, we know. Summer doesn't really start until June 20, but not in our book. ...more

May 20, 2008

Beach cottage decorating gives homes a relaxing feel, a sort of perpetual vacation whether the surf's a block away or a thousand miles. ...more

May 7, 2008

As a former champion of the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic's 15-kilometer race and a two-time winner of the 5k, Miramar's Ronnie Holassie says he has fond memories of Tampa. He also lived here nearly three years, working as a groom at Tampa Bay Downs. ...more

February 11, 2008

When I think back to my old gym class, I realize it was a mixed bag. I have fond memories of playing kickball and learning how to square dance. (Yes, learning how to do-si-do was part of the state of Pennsylvania's physical education program.) On the other hand, dodgeball was never really high on my list. ...more

January 31, 2008

Bill Belichick has risen to greatness with the Patriots. He has coached them to three Super Bowl championships. He is one victory away from another and the first 19-0 season in NFL history. ...more

January 29, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - James Gaulden is eight years removed from his Class 2A 160-pound wrestling state title, and he still gets goose bumps. ...more

January 3, 2008