I have had season tickets for Highlands Little Theatre for several years. Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the performance of "Smokey Joe's Café." I have been looking forward to seeing this show so I decided to ask for permission to see a rehearsal; I thought that I would at least get a glimpse of the show and be able to hear a few of the songs. ...more

August 3, 2009

Tragedy nearly struck a group of actors in Bradenton when authorities say a loaded gun was accidentally used during a rehearsal. ...more

January 21, 2009

Whether one can sing in perfect pitch or perhaps even slides out of tune every now and then, members say there's a spot for everyone - getting along in perfect harmony, ...more

January 7, 2009

BUT CAN ELEPHANTS FLY? Santa Claus rode into town on an Asian elephant from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus to deliver toys Monday to a handful of Tampa Bay area children at the Florida State Fairgrounds outside Tampa, which serves as the circus's winter rehearsal grounds for the upcoming season. ...more

December 23, 2008

He didn't arrive in the world heralded by angels and a blazing star. Nor was his first bed a manger surrounded by beasts of burden. ...more

December 10, 2008

The days of hiding a ghastly grade in the bowels of the book bag and getting away with it are over in Hernando County. ...more

November 21, 2008

Verlee Clinefelter, the president of the Sun City Center Swim Dancers, said the team is getting ready for their annual swim show. ...more

November 19, 2008

A Spring Hill teenager was killed in a two-car collision while driving home from theater rehearsal Monday night. ...more

November 12, 2008

The picture says it all. A young girl, 9 or 10 years old, dresses up in her Bucs cheerleader uniform and roots enthusiastically for the team. It's a common sight in the Bay area, but who would have guessed this photo was taken in Greensboro, N.C.? ...more

October 8, 2007