The sides of the rectangular pit revealed a cross-section of earth: gray and lumpy on top, smooth yellow sand underneath. ...more

March 18, 2009

The sides of the rectangular pit revealed a cross-section of earth: grey and lumpy on top, smooth yellow sand underneath. ...more

March 14, 2009

I have just finished reading a letter (Beware Socialized Care, Letters, March 9) regarding an opinion on our healthcare system in Canada, and I take offense. I am a Canadian, as is my husband, and we have had quality care by the Canadian health system for more than 60 years. Between us we have had an appendectomy, gall bladder surgery, achilles tendon repair, eye surgery, two knee replacements, bowel surgery with five days in intensive care, ankle surgery and numerous other ailments not requiring hospital care. All occasions were handled promptly and excellently. ...more

March 10, 2009

Sickles High School culinary students know their gingerbread. They used to compete in gingerbread-decorating contests, and this fall they built haunted houses from the cake to display around their school. ...more

December 10, 2008

Sickles High School culinary students know their gingerbread. They used to compete in gingerbread-decorating contests, and this fall they built haunted houses from the cake to display around their school. ...more

December 10, 2008

Highlands County is about to begin making asphalt and history. The first government owned and operated asphalt plant in Florida should start production next week at the Highlands County Landfill, fueled mainly by methane gas that is now burned off. ...more

October 10, 2008

Area schools are back in session, but some of the sting was taken out of the return to homework and tests by a family fun day sponsored by a local church. ...more

September 3, 2008

There was a lot going against Tampa's James Blake as he faced Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men's tennis competition Thursday. ...more

August 15, 2008

We have concluded our two alley renovations between Pine and Oak avenues and they have been transformed from overgrown dumpsites, laden with hazardous debris, to beautiful alternative pathways for pedestrians and police patrolling. The transition involved over 50 hours of hard labor. Special thanks to Kyle, Reggie, Arthur, Mom, Dennis and the guys, and all of the neighbors and friends who participated. ...more

August 13, 2008

Tampa resident James Blake, who makes his Olympic debut in Beijing, took time out while competing at the Cincinnati Masters to answer questions via e-mail: ...more

August 7, 2008