It's a timeless tradition that not even a sour economy can dampen. For a teenager, earning a driver's license represents new freedoms and another step toward independence. Parents, on the other hand, are pulling their hair with worry - and they don't think it's justified. ...more

March 23, 2009

A farm in the city offers lower-cost alternatives to retail organic food stores, but even here they're feeling the effects of the economic downturn. ...more

January 16, 2009

I read your article today regarding Christmas gifts on a budget and I thought you had some good ideas on how people could save during the holiday season. I also think people should consider shopping at the area flea markets. ...more

December 10, 2008

They're fun, furry and perhaps a bit frivolous - but Fancy Flips are made by women who are deadly serious about fighting breast cancer. ...more

September 10, 2008

They're fun, furry and perhaps a bit frivolous - but Fancy Flips are made by women who are deadly serious about fighting breast cancer. ...more

September 10, 2008

Given the economic downturn, social service agencies know this spring's legislative session will be painful. Yet legions of nonprofits are lining up with palms outstretched, looking for some sort of Tallahassee Santa Claus. ...more

December 23, 2007