It seems that lately I've missed mentioning some of the more significant events of our year. Like: I totally forgot to warn everyone to prepare themselves for last week's Friday the 13th. Then there was spring that got here yesterday. Another item I almost forgot to mention was the big race; the 12 Hours of Sebring. I'm not sure if there is anyone at the track who is reading this column today, but they may well take it home so I'll offer, "Welcome race fans have a safe trip home." Then in last week's column I left out any reference to St. Patrick's Day, a day that has extra meaning for me because it's the anniversary of my introduction to the military. Traditionally we once made it a point to show up on the steps of Takis' Restaurant on March 17 to have some of Mama's distinctively flavorful corned beef and cabbage. Of course that was before the couple retired. Then we just kind of forgot about tradition. But as luck would have it we saw Caddyshack's ad in the paper for corned beef and cabbage to be served on the saint's day. ...more

March 21, 2009

Russell and Heather Braxton had planned to get married on the beach in September. ...more

February 18, 2009

Russell and Heather Braxton had planned to get married on the beach in September. ...more

February 14, 2009

For one lucky family, the Super Bowl will be more than just a chance to cheer for their favorite team. ...more

January 14, 2009

For one lucky family, the Super Bowl will be more than just a chance to cheer for their favorite team. It could mean a new home – the Champion's House – courtesy of Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. ...more

January 13, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG Tampa Bay Rays fans are demanding more cowbell now that the American League champs are set to play in the World Series tonight. ...more

October 21, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — It's the running of the bulls, New Orleans style. ...more

July 12, 2008

In the two previous football seasons, the Pasco High Pirates had a combined record of 5-15. Despite the losses, Coach Tom McHugh was optimistic as he headed into the recently ended season. ...more

June 22, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS -- There will be no rockets red glare or bombs bursting in air in the night sky over Tarpon Springs this Fourth of July. ...more

May 31, 2008

Every year for the past 10, Myrle Henry has said it might be his last Florida Opry. Few people realized that this time he meant it. ...more

September 26, 2007