Given its name, one might think the Athenian Academy of Pasco charter school has always been an educational enclave of Greek culture, where residents of Greek heritage send their children to maintain their culture. ...more

November 4, 2009

North Pinellas is the place to be this fall and winter to experience a variety of festivals. ...more

October 24, 2009

Pasco County's large contingent of residents of Greek ancestry gathered for a recent ceremony marking the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire. Hugh Townsend presided over the observance Friday in front of the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey. ...more

April 1, 2009

Serendipitously placed a block off Main Street, Green Springs Bistro is a perfect slice of Safety Harbor charm. From the bright interior colors to the art spilling onto the lawn, the laid-back atmosphere and live music makes this a dining experience that's about more than just food. ...more

July 24, 2008

About 25,000 people are expected to converge on this north Pinellas County municipality Sunday for the 102nd Epiphany celebration. ...more

January 5, 2008

Variety is the spice of life, and even along Dodecanese Boulevard, in Tarpon Springs, where the city's pride in its Greek heritage is most prominently on display, man does not live by keftedes or souvlaki alone. ...more

December 15, 2007

Sponges absorbed George Billiris as surely as they do water. The 80-year-old has survived three strokes and many more close calls at sea. His face shows his age. But mention sponge diving and those kind brown eyes light up like a teenager's. ...more

November 24, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS - Sponges absorbed George Billiris as surely as they do water. The 80-year-old has survived three strokes and many more close calls at sea. His face shows his age. But mention sponge diving and those kind brown eyes light up like a teenager's. ...more

November 10, 2007

It's not only his Greek heritage that creates the welcoming, friendly atmosphere of sharing good food, but also the experience of his 25 years in the restaurant business. Restaurateur Basil Makris loves food and insists upon meticulous detail in its choice and preparation. His winning formula is to surround himself with people who have the right attitude and work as a team. Their priority is to deliver a superior dining experience that will satisfy a discriminating diner. After running the landmark Zeno's at Sunrise Plaza for 15 years, Basil Makris has now opened the new Zeno's, located at 4325 Sun 'N Lake across from Florida Hospital. ...more

October 7, 2007