SEBRING — Trees will soon sprout on the U.S. 27 median, starting at the Sebring Parkway and continuing north for 2,800 feet. Five wild date palms and ornamental peanut sod will cover the median, which serves as a gateway to Sebring. Until last week, the median was covered with patches of brown grass. Sod Services, of Okeechobee, started work on Thursday. David Eng works for Sod Services and expected to plant trees within three weeks, followed by the plating of ground cover vegetation. A $175,000 highway beautification grant from the Florida Depart of Transportation will pay for the improvements. ...more

June 1, 2008

In last Wednesday's report, I reported the event of the new moon as happening the day before on Tuesday — this is what happens when you attempt to write on New Years day and watch football at the same time. The fact is, the new moon happens on Jan. 8 at 11:37 a.m. This means that today, the peak feeding period is at safelight (6:30 a.m.), and if there are clouds or fog in the early morning, the bite session will last longer and be much stronger in intensity. ...more

January 6, 2008

This week's Smackdown pits running back Earnest Graham against middle linebacker Barrett Ruud to determine who has been the biggest surprise so far heading into Tampa Bay's game against Arizona. Winner will no longer be able to hide in obscurity. ...more

November 2, 2007

It is hard to play one of the most violent sports without being able to turn up personal intensity levels during a game. ...more

October 28, 2007

This week's Smackdown pits Bucs defensive tackle Chris Hovan against right tackle Jeremy Trueblood to determine who is the team's most intense player. The winner solidifies his reputation as the most extreme player on Tampa Bay's roster. ...more

October 26, 2007