The sounds of whirling pinwheels recently filled the air as Reddick Elementary School students celebrated the International Day of Peace. ...more

October 28, 2009

"The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," by David Wroblewski (Ecco, $25.95) ...more

August 24, 2008

Roni Fiolek always knew her daughter, Ashley, would be special. At age 7, Ashley became intrigued with motorbikes and practiced religiously. By the time she was 13, she was one of the top female amateur motocross riders in the country. ...more

July 29, 2008

Lynn Helms and her husband, Richard, moved to Plant City from Connecticut in 1998. They soon discovered First Presbyterian Church of Plant City. ...more

July 16, 2008

My thanks to Martha and Claudia Olivares for inviting me to the Montessori Children's Year End Step Up and Graduation Ceremony. There were 21 children who will be going on to another school. Every time I am lucky enough to attend one of these affairs I am amazed! They dance, sing and do sign language. I don't remember anyone in my past school years being this bright. The dedicated teachers, volunteers, and Mr. Filip, the music teacher who directed and produced this awesome program with great patience and care for so many children. ...more

June 16, 2008

Kevin Locke's program, "The Hoop of Life," incorporates traditional Lakota dance, song, storytelling and flute to bring a message of peace and stewardship to children and adults alike. ...more

February 13, 2008

Kevin Locke's program, "The Hoop of Life," incorporates traditional Lakota dance, song, storytelling and flute to bring a message of peace and stewardship to children and adults alike. ...more

February 13, 2008

At least one person wasn't surprised when Rich Rodriguez left West Virginia to become the new coach at Michigan. ...more

December 17, 2007

A West Pasco pre-school receives a visit from elected leaders out boosting pre-K education. ...more

November 27, 2007

A sign of the times came into a barber shop the other day. As I was getting my hair cut, the barber had read my column about how we are being overcome with non-English speaking immigrants, related to me about a happening a few days ago. This orange picker walked into the shop and knew just enough English to query how much for a haircut. He was told with sign language and 10 fingers it would be $10. He then held up five fingers and the barber shook his head no. The man then pointed to a sign that had the number 5:00 and looked for an answer. The sign was one that indicated the hours of operation 8:30-5:00. ...more

October 25, 2007