EAST MANATEE - A piece of a man's tongue was bitten off Saturday in a confrontation with his live-in girlfriend, Manatee County sheriff's deputies said. ...more

November 26, 2007

Key West has a lot to offer, from the interesting to paranormal. East Martello Museum: Home of Robert the Doll and some historic military artifacts. 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. near the airport - an $18 taxi ride from town. Admission: $6 for adults. www.kwahs.org, (305) 296-3913. ...more

November 18, 2007

My husband, Joe, would soon be having his 78th birthday. I was planning a celebration. Friends asked: "Is this a special one?" "Aren't they all" I giggled. Joe and I have always relaxed and enjoyed the ambiance of Sunset Grill. The location on Lake Jackson is serene and naturally beautiful. Inside, its warm and cozy atmosphere makes it comfortable and inviting. It also serves creative and delicious food. ...more

November 12, 2007

LARGO - A patron at the WingHouse restaurant Monday night caused a disturbance, Largo police said, shoving a waitress, scuffling with a different waitress's boyfriend and punching a manager. ...more

November 6, 2007

'Hard work, good food and good, satisfied customers' is how owner Gene Alford defines the winning formula behind George and Gladys' Bar-B-Que, a Dade City area restaurant that is celebrating 50 years in business this year. ...more

October 28, 2007

SEBRING — A fraction of 60,000 expected motorcycle riders attended the Run for the Heartland's opening ceremonies Friday morning, but organizers, merchants and early visitors said the party will really get jumping today. The three-day event lasts through Sunday. Most events are free and open to the public. Last year, local police estimated attendance at 30,000 people and organizers expect twice as many guests this year. ...more

October 6, 2007

Nova Vitone of Port Richey defends the role of feminism in modern life. ...more

October 3, 2007

French toast, three slices of crisp bacon, one egg and multiple cups of coffee. Wendy, the hostess, asked, 'Did you hear about Ken?' ...more

September 20, 2007

A plane carrying foreign tourists crashed Sunday as it tried to land in stormy weather on the resort island of Phuket, engulfing some passengers in flames while others kicked out windows to escape the smoke-filled cabin. At least 88 people were killed. ...more

September 17, 2007

SARASOTA - A judge on Friday denied bail for a 48-year-old actor accused of drugging and raping a woman in his Bayfront home earlier this week. Attorney Catherine Sloane said she was disappointed in the judge's decision to keep her client, Joseph S. Arsenault, in jail. ...more

September 15, 2007