Bill Kurek had been coming here from Broward County for 40 years, and he kept passing the sign that boasted Lake Placid was the caladium capital of the world. ...more

November 16, 2009

A Pasco County entrepreneur who sells custom-made bobblehead dolls went into the "Shark Tank" and emerged without any new investors in his online business. ...more

October 29, 2009

A Pasco County entrepreneur who sells custom-made bobblehead dolls went in to the "Shark Tank" and emerged without any new investors in his online business. ...more

October 28, 2009

Oh, how I wish more people would write about the Heartland Idol contest. It is truly remarkable to see such talent coming from right here in our own back door. I would not be a judge if they paid me NFL money. For the most part, even the people who don't move on to the next level are good and fun to watch. Don Ewell makes a great emcee; he sure has some quick wit about him and has a way about him that can relax the contestants. You don't have time for dinner before the 6 p.m. start? Not to worry. There is some mighty fine food to be bought. Hey, another reason to come is to see the size of them hot dogs. The bratwurst, pulled pork and hamburgers are nothing to turn your nose up at, either, and then there is the smell of popcorn, as well as all kinds of other snacks. Plus, right across the street is a cold treat wagon with all kinds of cold treats, which is nice on a hot night. ...more

October 27, 2009

A Pasco County entrepreneur who sells custom-made bobblehead dolls went in to the "Shark Tank" and emerged without any new investors in his online business. ...more

October 22, 2009

One of southeast Hillsborough's most well-known nonprofit organizations has a birthday coming up. ...more

October 21, 2009

The king of the bobbleheads has jumped in the "Shark Tank." ...more

October 21, 2009

What do a real estate agent, a printing company owner and a sheriff's community service officer have in common? At least two things: a passion to support local charities and a hat in the ring for Brandon's annual honorary mayor's race. ...more

June 24, 2009

Performing the same type of activity at the same level of intensity week after week gives your body nothing new to adapt to, slowing or stopping you from reaching your strength and endurance potential. ...more

April 11, 2009

St. Petersburg junior welterweight Derrick Samuels (16-4-1) will fight against Mexico's Roberto Valenzuela (48-45-2) during "Fight Night At The Pavilion" on Friday. ...more

March 26, 2009