"How To Live: A Search for Wisdom from Old People (While They Are Still on This Earth)," by Henry Alford (Twelve Books, $24) ...more

January 11, 2009

At first glance, Gerry Smith could never be mistaken for anything besides a dog lover. First glance, second glance and every glance thereafter. ...more

January 11, 2009

Piccadilly Cafeteria, an institution on State Road 60 for more than 21 years, has closed its doors for good, company officials said last week. ...more

January 7, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The centerpiece of a project dreamed up eight years ago opened to the public on Dec. 3. ...more

January 7, 2009

State budget pressures are bearing down hard on Florida's 4.3 million senior citizens. ...more

January 7, 2009

Piccadilly Cafeteria, an institution on State Road 60 for more than 21 years, closed its doors for good on Christmas Eve. ...more

December 30, 2008

Congress convenes its new two-year session in early January, and the Tampa Bay area's federal lawmakers agree that the ailing economy and Americans' dwindling access to health care are priorities. ...more

December 29, 2008

Kindergarten students from St. Mary's Episcopal Day School recently spread Christmas cheer to residents of At Home With Friends, performing a Nativity Pageant before a packed house. The children sang carols while presenting the story of the Christmas Miracle. The senior citizens were appreciative, and the kids were excited about sharing their presentation in festive attire. The children also made Christmas cards for the residents. ...more

December 24, 2008

Congress convenes its new two-year session in early January, and Tampa Bay's federal lawmakers agree that the ailing economy and Americans' dwindling access to health care are priorities. ...more

December 22, 2008

Hillsborough and its surrounding counties have some of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation. ...more

December 17, 2008