When Hernando High guidance counselors called Briana Drayton to the school office, the 18-year-old senior wondered what she could have done wrong. ...more

March 20, 2009

The women came loaded with shoes, purses, dresses and household items. ...more

March 4, 2009

Meat and potatoes, strawberry cake, Florida Gator colors, and glitz and glamour in a variety of styles came together at the 32nd annual Florida Strawberry Festival Fashion Show and Luncheon. ...more

February 11, 2009

Until five years ago, Francine Knocke was living a fairly routine retirement life, going on outings with friends and spending time with her hobbies, such as painting, playing bridge, gardening and ballroom dancing. ...more

January 7, 2009

It's a parent's worst nightmare: a child suffering a seemingly innocuous sinus infection is ultimately diagnosed with a cancer so rare, doctors worldwide report 300 or fewer new cases annually. ...more

December 17, 2008

It's been 15 years since downtown's Broad Street became a one-way street, and some business owners say they've never recovered. ...more

November 16, 2008

Ahhh, the tween years. For parents, they can provide some needed respite between toddler tantrums and full-on teen turmoil. Until it comes to fashion, that is. Then these 8- to 12-year-olds are no different than their teenage counterparts. ...more

August 17, 2008

well, almost - in the Air Chair. ...more

May 7, 2008

It was my pleasure last Saturday to attend the Lake Placid Garden Club's fashion show at the Lake Placid High School. It was clear how much hard work had gone into these beautiful surroundings. The "main" room was a "show place," lovely table cloths and napkins and small gift packages for all. The food was delicious and quickly served by the high school students. Then came the fashion show, with styles to please anyone. Models were the garden club ladies, showing off, who really entertained us with graceful walks, struts and some dancing. These clothes were generously donated by: The Lake Placid Feed and Western Wear, Loie's Boutique, The Plum Tree, Steve and Company, Sue's Cubby Hole, and Tropical Island Wear. ...more

February 2, 2008

Authorities say they have captured a man who shot a woman in a robbery at a local business and then started a gunfight with police in neighborhoods around Gulf Drive on Anna Maria Island. ...more

December 5, 2007