"Nothing But a Smile" by Steve Amick (Pantheon Books, $25) ...more

March 29, 2009

Without a team roster in hand, there is always one failsafe way to spot East Lake forward Javon Bostic from his teammates on the field. ...more

December 13, 2008

Zachary Sharples, the 12-year-old suspended from a Palmetto middle school for his Rayhawk hairdo, may have moved to St. Petersburg, but he can't dodge the spotlight. ...more

October 15, 2008

The call from ESPN came after a wild week that began with the suspension and ended with Zachary meeting Rays players and coaches on Tropicana Field before Saturday's game. ...more

October 14, 2008

Product review: Kudu Klip; available for $35 at www.kududesigns.com ...more

September 12, 2008

The Mullet. Gimmick. Hollywood slickster. ...more

June 25, 2008

TAMPA - The mullet. Gimmick. Hollywood slickster. As it became obvious Barry Melrose would be the Lightning's new coach, many fans were not pleased with the decision to hire someone who has not been behind the bench in 13 years. We know this because those people have access to e-mail, message boards and telephones. Some of them have interesting vocabularies. ...more

June 24, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - As people in Pasco County rush to make preparations for this year's holiday season, whether it's by picking up a last-minute gift or getting a hairdo for the holidays, local merchants are providing them convenient opportunities to help those in need. ...more

December 7, 2007

Weekend burglaries on each end of Highlands County ended the same way; with the arrest of two suspects in Sun 'n Lake of Sebring and one suspect in Sun 'n Lakes South. ...more

November 20, 2007

Something macabre is brewing at The Angelus this weekend and next. The normally heart-warming group home for disabled children and adults is morphing into a sinister and blood-chilling destination for thrill-seeking ghouls and goblins. ...more

October 19, 2007