When I first became a teacher, I would thank my lucky stars I didn't major in physical education. It seemed those teachers were always answering to parents who thought their child should be starting in the game or making the varsity team. Then, when I got my certification to teach gifted children, I realized it isn't just sports. ...more

November 23, 2007

With reference to your Nov. 1 first page story "Family, friends, plea for man in court," I have a comment and a couple of questions, the second of which is beyond your area of responsibility to answer. I would like to have been in court to show whatever support I could for my good friend Dale Leland. Question one. In a case involving inappropriate touching, isn't that adequate without you having to describe it in detail? ...more

November 10, 2007

Despite several unresolved issues, the county commission on Tuesday agreed to send the state a plan to achieve school concurrency. ...more

November 7, 2007

As I look at what Mother Nature is dishing out here lately, it makes me sad, yet it also has opened my eyes. ...more

November 4, 2007

Bush administration officials are considering granting Guantanamo detainees substantially greater rights as part of an effort to close the detention center and possibly move much of its population to the United States, according to officials involved in the discussions. ...more

November 4, 2007

That fly you're trying to swat just might be a big help in scientists efforts to eradicate a weevil that's killing wild bromeliad's living throughout the area. Then again, it might just be a house fly that's driving you crazy. It's difficult to tell. But just in case, chase it outside. ...more

October 24, 2007

Now that I am retired and reside in Sebring, I am pleased to see how much our town is growing, with so many new shopping areas, and our beautiful new mall. ...more

September 25, 2007

Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats made history Tuesday by appointing a black woman to run the Pinellas County Jail. ...more

September 19, 2007

Sheriff Jim Coats appointed Alexis M. Davis to be the first black woman to run the Pinellas County Jail. ...more

September 18, 2007

Regarding 'Fed Urges Mortgage Firms To Help Prevent Defaults' (Business, Sept. 5): ...more

September 7, 2007