Today's semi-vegetarian officially has a moniker: flexitarian. Registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner's new book, "The Flexitarian Diet" (McGraw Hill, $24.95), is a good buy for those who want to explore vegetarianism but don't know how to get started. ...more

January 3, 2009

The ambitious proposal for Florida to buy U.S. Sugar land could finally ensure the survival of the Everglades, the hydrological heart of South Florida. So the importance of the proposal can hardly be overstated. ...more

November 28, 2008

The new-moon lunar phase provides two more days of great ideal fishing conditions for the Florida summertime angler. ...more

August 31, 2008

The last quarter moon occurred Saturday at 6:42 p.m. and triggered excellent early morning fishing conditions. ...more

July 27, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Randy Rochelle. ...more

July 22, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS – Logic says Tony Dungy will announce his retirement as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts at a 4:30 p.m. news conference today, retreating to his adopted hometown of Tampa for life as a full-time family man and catalyst for his church-related causes. But our version of logic might not be in play today. ...more

January 21, 2008

If you follow storms, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes on The Weather Channel, you no doubt have seen Jim Cantore out in the field, battling the forces of nature. ...more

October 17, 2007

Investors who use target-date funds to put their investments on cruise control until retirement face a common question: How will I manage my money so it holds out once I've stopped working? ...more

October 11, 2007