Over many years the issue of rail transit in Tampa has been studied, argued, abandoned, resurrected, and refined, but never have voters been asked if they want to tax themselves to begin building a useful rail system. ...more

March 6, 2009

About this time of year, my daughters usually get the urge to do some baking for family and friends. ...more

December 14, 2008

About this time of year, my daughters usually get the urge to do some baking for family and friends. I get the urge to NOT have another holiday-related task while facing an already strapped budget. This cookie recipe is the one exception. In the spirit of our TBO.com holiday foods database, "Feast On The Cheap," it meets all the criteria for the three of us. ...more

December 12, 2008

I made a special trip to the Obama Headquarters the other day to purchase an Obama-Biden campaign sign. There used to be a representation of Obama-Biden signs along Hammock Road, along with McCain-Palin signs. Also along Heron Road, there was a representation of both. ...more

October 13, 2008

It's disconcerting enough when you think you're doing the right thing - eating healthy, following the recommended food guidelines - and not getting the hoped for results with a smaller waist and lower weight. It's even worse when you find out that, in fact, you weren't really following the rules all that well after all. ...more

September 20, 2008

Ann Wallace was not going to take no for an answer. Years ago, her daughter learned of a place in Florida that has mermaids. When she discovered there was a two-day camp, her heart was set on going. She was not about to be convinced otherwise. ...more

July 28, 2008

It's not just for local girls. Several from out of state come to Weeki Wachee to learn how to swim like a mermaid. ...more

July 27, 2008

An out-of-work David Thomas walked into a Milwaukee food pantry just seeking groceries. Thomas learned he was a stroke waiting to happen and got blood pressure medicine along with his bread. ...more

December 25, 2007

By the time Zephyrhills' David Reutimann arrived at Atlanta Motor Speedway late Saturday night aboard team owner Michael Waltrip's plane, he already had thoroughly celebrated his breakthrough Busch Series victory at Memphis Motorsports Park. ...more

October 29, 2007