As a South Shore resident and community journalist, I was so pleased to see the large crowd that turned out for the VFW's annual Veterans Day parade. Having covered the event six times since I came to the area, I felt interest had begun to wane in recent years, and that saddened me. ...more

November 25, 2009

complete with a necklace of Gasparilla beads - Andy Nash of Sun City Center held nothing back when he prepared for the combined costume party and pumpkin carving contest at Freedom Plaza. ...more

November 11, 2009

For the sixth time in as many years, residents of Freedom Plaza and the surrounding area received free medical screenings and health-related information at the retirement community's health fair. ...more

July 1, 2009

A Trinity fundraiser this weekend will benefit abused children in Pasco County. Aquaterra Salon and Spa, 7813 Mitchell Blvd. in Trinity, is opening its doors after business hours today to host a cut-a-thon fundraiser in support of Pasco Kids First. All proceeds from this event, scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., will benefit the nonprofit organization "dedicated to the prevention, assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect," according to a news release. ...more

March 28, 2009

Just in time for Halloween, the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg is expecting a boom in reservations after being featured on tonight's "Ghost Hunters" on the Sci-Fi Channel. ...more

October 1, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - High school students who aren't old enough to vote are still getting a chance to let their presidential preferences be known. ...more

January 20, 2008