I have always been and still am amazed at the intelligence and command of the language of young Suzannah Beiner. However, I hope that she has learned a lesson in the column she wrote in the Aug. 5 edition of Highlands Today. She berated the media for not clamoring for more to be done to release Laura Ling and Euna Lee. She stated "What is Ban Ki Moon's proposal, what does Hilary Clinton think, when will Obama stop dancing around and ask for some real results?" ...more

August 10, 2009

A European reality show based on the travel adventures of eight men and women from Italy will film segments in the Tampa Bay area Monday and Tuesday. ...more

August 8, 2009

A European reality show based on the travel adventures of eight men and women from Italy will film segments in the Tampa Bay area Monday and Tuesday. ...more

August 7, 2009

What was its name before it became South Florida Community College? Where was the college located before moving to College Drive? And why was Avon Park chosen as the location? ...more

August 2, 2009

Young graduates, we apologize for handing you so many turbulences to tackle: a war, inflation, debt, political unrest and an uncertain future. But before you put blame and shame on us, let me share this with you. ...more

May 29, 2009

NBC News next week will air a two-hour special on actress Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer. ...more

May 5, 2009

The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is celebrating Earth Month through April 30 by benefiting wildlife conservation with an on-line auction. ...more

April 6, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 29, 2009

Land O' Lakes resident Phil Digristina called a company recently to replace his roof and got a quick response. Negotiating the terms of the deal was a lot easier than past experiences, too. ...more

March 29, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 22, 2009