This time of year, we eat, drink and are merry. But eat and drink too much and the merriment will come to an abrupt end the next time you step on the scale. ...more

November 30, 2008

New residents were startled recently when they realized that all the furniture had disappeared from one corner of the Atrium; then they noticed a large red object with pronged feet squatting there, close to the floor. Soon it was holding a tall pole reaching up past the second floor balconies, tied to the banisters with clear fishing wire stretched across the high ceiling of the room. What kind of mechanical monster had invaded Freedom Plaza? What was happening? ...more

November 26, 2008

Daily Fishing Report ...more

November 23, 2008

Having reached the Class 2A state championship game a season ago, Tampa Catholic coach Bob Henriquez knew a two-point halftime deficit was no time to panic. Especially in the regional semifinals. ...more

November 22, 2008

New rules imposed Tuesday that essentially bar homeowners from replacing sod on their lawns come at the best time of year to put in new sod, when the grass would require less water than in the summer. ...more

November 19, 2008

The holidays are a time of joy, but many people deal with depression and sadness during what's supposed to be a happy time. The holiday season comes with a sense of dread for those still dealing with the death of a loved one. ...more

November 14, 2008

What better team for Hernando High to face for its homecoming than its oldest rival? After all, no match-up can conjure up more memories than the Brooksville bunch versus the crew from Dade City. ...more

November 14, 2008

FOOTBALL Hernando and Pasco face for the 60th time as Leopards celebrate homecoming in season finale. ...more

November 13, 2008

Cypress Gardens will close starting Nov. 17 and reopen in March with an expanded water park - but without its rides or animal attractions. ...more

November 10, 2008

TREASURE ISLAND Until about 10 a.m., you wouldn't have known there was a Spanish mackerel within 100 miles of captain Sam Maisano's big Donzi. We were catching plenty of bottom fish, to be sure, but the mackerel that had been everywhere a few weeks earlier seemed to have been washed away with the chilly rain of the night before. ...more

November 9, 2008