Hey, did you see Bruce Springsteen at the mall? Was one of your friends sitting next to Paris Hilton at the bar? Or has your closest brush with a star been when that limo almost rear-ended you on Interstate 275? No matter where you go in the Tampa Bay area this weekend, you have a good shot at seeing a celebrity. They're out in full force: performing, promoting parties and just posing for photos. So keep your eyes open and your cameras on. ...more

January 31, 2009

Barack Obama is already preparing to use taxpayers' money to build not one but two of the most expensive presidential luxury limousines in history. He is beginning early to forge his legacy. Obama has exhorted us to tighten our belts while indulging himself in conspicuous consumption. What is wrong with the old presidential limousine? ...more

December 11, 2008

The Streak is none. Wednesday afternoon in the Brandon High School gym, Eagles wrestling coach and icon Russ Cozart kept blowing his whistle. ...more

November 20, 2008

You can choose a sandwich and salad most days in the cafeteria at Boca Ciega High School, but never anything like this. ...more

September 3, 2008

As a reward for scoring a 5 on some portion of the FCAT test in the spring, 60 juniors and sophomores from Boca Ciega High School boarded a small convoy of limousines for a trip to Columbia Restaurant at The Pier in St. Petersburg, where they ate Cuban sandwiches and the restaurant's signature 1905 salad. ...more

September 2, 2008

In The Spirit Of Sharing Normally, one girl plays the part of Clara in the Dance Theatre of Tampa's performance of "The Nutcracker." This year, Diamante Velez, Adriana Sinudom, Nicole Simpson and Jenny Dzuranin are sharing the spotlight, alternating the role for each show and learning the dances for secondary roles as well. ...more

December 16, 2007