TARPON SPRINGS - For many years, Panagiota Kourtides dreamed about creating and cooking special recipes in her own quaint cafe. When her family was in the restaurant business, Kourtides, known to one and all as Toula, was always the designated greeter. She was out front looking after the people side of the restaurant. Where she really longed to be, however, was back in the kitchen. ...more

July 26, 2008

With about 30 alligator captures under his belt, Pasco County Deputy Fredric Vetter wasn't fazed when he was called out Monday morning to deal with an alligator strolling down a street in the Regency Park subdivision. ...more

June 17, 2008

PORT RICHEY - With about 30 alligator captures under his belt, Pasco County Deputy Fredric Vetter wasn't fazed when he was called out this morning to deal with a gator strolling down a street in the Regency Park subdivision. ...more

June 16, 2008

My wife and I agree with your scathing comments on children's fashions in your Sunday column. Would you or could you be equally courageous and write another about the "Chew Don't Smile" piece which appeared adjacent to yours? ...more

February 23, 2008