Michael Phelps insists he's more worried about the pain he caused family, friends and fans than losing money in endorsements after he was photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe. ...more

March 13, 2009

The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association and the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA distributed hundreds of pairs of free Nike running shoes to young people participating in the 2009 Let Me Play Kids Running Program. Included in the distributions were the children at Rampello Downtown Partnership who received their shoes Feb. 13. ...more

March 4, 2009

Sun City author Michael J. Deeb continues his saga of the Drieborg family and the Civil War in Duty Accomplished. ...more

February 25, 2009

About a week ago, the Lincoln Gardens Park football field was in poor condition. ...more

January 30, 2009

Less than a week ago, the Lincoln Gardens Park football field wasn't in the best condition. But this morning it was immaculate, featuring athletic turf that was set in place in less than two days' time. The new field also was stripped and lined – ready for a football game. ...more

January 29, 2009

The "America Idols Live" tour defies criticism because it's a love fest for the undemanding teen fans of the various singers. The "Idol" finalists could be singing the nutritional chart off the back of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and get screams and squeals. ...more

August 22, 2008

The "American Idols Live" tour defies criticism because it's a love fest for the undemanding teen fans of the various singers. The "Idol" finalists could be singing the nutritional chart off the back of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and get screams and squeals. ...more

August 21, 2008

Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods has relocated from the University Area but will continue to serve part of that community and some of East Tampa, as well. ...more

July 30, 2008

I have collected some antiques over the years, including a wall-mounted telephone. I paid $200 for it and would like to know what it is worth. ...more

January 12, 2008