Early December fishing in the South Shore waters of Tampa Bay has been more productive than in the month of November. It has been unseasonably cold for late fall fishing, and then we got a sudden reprieve of light winds and moderate temperatures. ...more

December 17, 2008

On Friday, the first-quarter moon phase occurs at 9:26 p.m., and this means a new early-morning bite starts to build in intensity and duration. ...more

December 3, 2008

Washing a pet in the hot sun is not always a fun chore, but the volunteer job may be a little easier at a no-kill animal shelter in Ruskin, thanks to a donation by the Dog Club of Sun City Center. ...more

November 24, 2008

The University of South Florida (6-2, 1-2 Big East) and Cincinnati (6-2, 1-2) are tied for last in the conference and will carry two-game losing streaks into Saturday's matchup. But, as the Bulls and Bearcats limp into the final third of the season, both coaches are still talking championship. ...more

November 1, 2007

The University of South Florida (6-2, 1-2 Big East) and Cincinnati (6-2, 1-2) are tied for last in the conference and will carry two-game losing streaks into Saturday's matchup. But, as the Bulls and Bearcats limp into the final third of the season, both coaches are still talking championship. ...more

October 31, 2007

University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt is sticking with Delbert Alvarado, despite the sophomore place-kicker's season-long struggles with inconsistency. ...more

October 30, 2007

I was so pleased with the turnout for the Make-A-Difference-Day. We raised money for our Highlands County veterans and their families, but you know me, I am so greedy, I just kept asking for "one more dollar." Don't forget, our soldiers are over there for people like you and me, to do all the things we take for granted, like breathing this "free air." To the following, here is a huge thank you for all the help given, to make a difference for them. If I missed anyone, please forgive me. Like I told everyone, this is the best city and the people are the greatest in the world. ...more

October 30, 2007