As the needle dug into the skin of her abdomen Thursday afternoon, Miss Dixie fixed her attention on a spot on Tigermoon Tattoo's purple ceiling. ...more

July 19, 2008

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July 18, 2008

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July 9, 2008

Regarding "Don't Trash Junk Mail; City To Recycle It" (Metro, June 19): I would like to commend the city of Tampa for adding so many more items to the recycling list. This makes recycling so much easier. I am a teacher as well as a homemaker. I have always emphasized both at home and in my classroom, the importance of the "Four R's": reuse, recycle and reduce all in the context of respect for our precious Earth. But recycling has not always been made easy. Now that the city has added many more items to their collection list starting today, it is very easy for the citizens to recycle almost everything that makes up so much of our garbage. ...more

July 1, 2008

Elizabeth MacManus was born into the history of the communities she loved and was destined to chronicle. ...more

June 26, 2008

School is over and summer is in session. Knowing this might be my last summer at home with my girls is inspiring me to make sure it's a good one. ...more

June 17, 2008

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June 12, 2008

Brian M. Glacy, 46, of Spring Hill, died Monday, June 2, at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. ...more

June 6, 2008

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May 21, 2008

Each Mother's Day, Nettie Smith is showered with cards and letters. With 15 grown children, her house is filled with greeting cards, flowers and family on any given holiday, but Mother's Day brings an avalanche of affection. ...more

May 10, 2008