Thank you from Ridge Area Arc Thanks to everyone who made Ridge Area Arc's Inaugural Halloween 10K and 5K Run-Walk held on Oct. 31 at Highlands Hammock State Park a spook-tacular success! It was wonderful to see athletes of all abilities participate in the event. ...more

November 8, 2009

Paul & Jerry's Self Storage, 10161 County Line Road, Spring Hill, , 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dayspring Presbyterian Church, 6000 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chick-Fil-A coupon ...more

April 1, 2009

A few weeks ago, Johanna Tschantre of Spring Hill requested an old-fashioned, Scottish-style oatmeal stuffing like her mother used to make. Reader Carol Reeves of Zephyrhills sent her favorite version. ...more

March 22, 2009

A Highlands County Sheriff's Office deputy sustained minor injuries after his cruiser overturned Sunday around 11 p.m., on U.S. 27 near Red Lobster. ...more

February 9, 2009

The clock on the wall says it's February - and, yes, I've got a very detailed clock - so it's time once again for me to adopt the lovable persona of Mr. Romance, your expert guide to matters of the heart. ...more

February 8, 2009

We would like to express our appreciation to the local businesses that helped to make our annual bazaar at The Bluffs of Sebring a huge success. ...more

December 23, 2008

AMERICAN THE BALLYHOO GRILL, 7604 Ehrlich Road, Tampa (Citrus Park); (813) 926-2149. The Ballyhoo serves its seafood with a Florida flair, but that's not the only reason folks keep returning to this Citrus Park eatery. Daily lunch specials and a comfortable atmosphere make the Ballyhoo Grill a popular escape for seafood and steak lovers. The restaurant is a raw bar, too, offering oysters and steamed clams. Sandwiches, salads and hearty pastas also are served. ($) ...more

November 21, 2008

Olive Garden and Red Lobster customers will have to pay a bit more for their favorite dishes in the months ahead as the restaurant chains struggle to keep revenue and profit growing in a depressed economy. ...more

September 17, 2008

It's always nice to hear from readers who have been helped by this column. Elaine Bolack of Lutz e-mailed recently to say thanks to everyone who responded to her request for a kumquat marmalade recipe similar to one her grandmother used to make with fruit from a backyard tree in Miami. ...more

September 3, 2008

Start at the new Wal-Mart and travel south down U.S. 27. There's the Olympic, a Greek restaurant, six blocks away. ...more

August 13, 2008