Dear Abby: I am a 20-year-old male living what appears to be "the dream." I have completed my bachelor's degree, and I'm starting what will more than likely be a prosperous career. Still, something important is missing. ...more

March 29, 2009

On March 7, I was a model as a cancer survivor in the Celebration of Life Fashion Show. This was sponsored by the Heartland Realtors Association to benefit the American Cancer Society. It was one of the most enriching experiences I've ever had. I formed friendships that will last the rest of my life. I watched the ladies that worked with us, teaching, prompting and encouraging us pour their hearts into making the show a success. I received e-mail and phone call reminders from a wonderful lady who is dealing with stage 4 cancer of a loved one, yet she was faithful in making contact with us. Thank you, Jessica. There is no way to mention all who helped put this show together. Just to name a few, thank you to Holly from Allure Salon for the make up tips, to her sister who came from South Florida to help, and to Chastini who freshened everyone's lipstick. Thanks to the Bradenton Beauty and Barber School for the manicures and pedicures provided by their students. Marlene, thanks for being there to make sure the music was cued at the right time during practices. Thanks also to Impressive Pix Photography for donating their time during practice and the show. Lastly thanks to Libby for her dedication to helping us with the choice of clothing, to Dayna, our drill instructor, who was not satisfied with anything less than perfection, and to Sherrie Abraham for everything. ...more

March 14, 2009

Cars and planes were still novel inventions the year Howard Kase was born. A naval retiree, Kase has sailed through life to reach the milestone of his 100th birthday this week. The Holiday resident recently celebrated hitting triple digits with his friends at the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind with a banquet at the agency's Port Richey office. ...more

March 14, 2009

PLANT CITY The owners of Espress Yourself Coffee 101 have written an open letter thanking the customers who patronized their now closed downtown shop. ...more

February 26, 2009

Members of the Cherokee Nation, including principal chief Chad Smith, attended Thursday night's BCS Championship Game. They distributed crimson T-shirts with the Oklahoma logo, along with the name and number of Sooners sophomore QB Sam Bradford, the Heisman Trophy winner, written in Cherokee. ...more

January 9, 2009

Teams with barbecue rigs, big and small, arrived throughout the day Thursday at Firemen's Field in preparation for the 2009 Central Florida BBQ Festival. ...more

January 9, 2009

Four years ago, when one of her five cancer treatment centers had to close for a month while new equipment was installed, physician Kathryn Kepes, founder and chief executive officer of The Center for Radiation Oncology, started a free patient transport program. ...more

December 17, 2008

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's remember that the holiday's name is a compound word - Thanks and Giving. Take a few moments to consider these ideas for enhancing the celebration of Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. ...more

November 27, 2008

Capt. Mervin Stewart of the Haines City Police Department has been arrested and police Chief Morris West has resigned, according to the State Attorney's Office. ...more

November 13, 2008

Name of Business: J & J Barber Shop Address of Business: ...more

November 2, 2008