The East Pasco YMCA unveiled new equipment, a new floor and an expanded workout room this week. ...more

October 9, 2008

With NFL training camps opening up, the signing season is drawing to a close. Not familiar with it? That's the five-month period beginning in early March in which most players are signed to new contracts. As usual, the end will be characterized by a flurry of signings as rookies look to get their deals done in time for the start of camp workouts. With that in mind, we're going to take you inside the standard NFL contract. Just about everything you'd want to know - from how and when players are paid to the impact of an injury and a team's ability to restrict a player's outside activities - is covered. ...more

July 21, 2008

PALM HARBOR - The YMCA of the Suncoast is putting a little extra muscle into its branch here, a nearly $2 million expansion that will include more fitness and exercise areas along with the latest in trendy workout equipment. Randy McElwain Nilsson, executive director of the Greater Palm Harbor Branch YMCA, said the makeover has been exciting for members and staff who have watched the changes take place. ...more

June 20, 2008

SEBRING — It's a typical hot, muggy summer afternoon Wednesday, and Maxime Copley is at the YMCA's swimming pool on lifeguard duty. She always had the 21 hours a week to do watch over the kids splashing about, but with school out, the rising Sebring High School senior now does a noon shift. The next morning, she walks into the workout room at the high school. "I'm really busy with sports," she said earlier. Copley might join her church group for a mission in Mississippi as well. Yes, Copley's busy, but her summer's not that much more hectic than the average student. Whether they need to shape up, fix up or earn enough so they can do all of the above, high school students aren't letting up even when the textbooks are shelved. Work, Play And Gas Money ...more

June 14, 2008

Britney Spears ... again? The 25-year-old pop star, who is in a custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline, has leased a Malibu home with the option to buy it in six months. The asking price is slightly more than $9 million. ...more

October 27, 2007