Share your comments and see what luxuries others have - or have not - given up in these tough times. ...more

March 13, 2009

When Bene's International School of Beauty, Barber and Massage Therapy relocated, the move could be measured in yards rather than miles from its old location to its new facility. ...more

September 24, 2008

Tempest Storm is fuming. Her fingers tremble with frustration. They are aged, knotted by arthritis and speckled with purple spots under paper skin. ...more

July 13, 2008

The most frequent question mothers pose to the founders of baby newsbits.com is where to find a good babysitter. ...more

May 7, 2008

SARASOTA - The bank robber's getaway went smoothly for about half a block. But as he ran north on Pineapple Avenue downtown, the loot exploded, shooting red dye everywhere. Police say the robber took shelter in a nearby salon, where he learned how hard it is to get hair extensions without an appointment. ...more

December 7, 2007

SEBRING — The sunroom in Pat Van Dragt's home has been transformed into a snow-covered miniature village. While some of the villagers are ice fishing, others are sledding, some rush off to school and one lucky woman enjoys a manicure. "I think it's the kid in me that really enjoys setting all this up," said Van Dragt who played with doll houses made from orange crates as a little girl. Much like a real town, it keeps growing. Her tiny village has been expanding every year since she started 20 years ago. "I keep saying I won't get any more and then I see something new and different and I can't resist it," said Van Dragt, who said many of her friends buy pieces for her as gifts. ...more

December 4, 2007

LAKE PLACID — "I'm a mess," Marilyn Reeves said wearily from her bed Wednesday morning at Florida Hospital Lake Placid as the Angel Hair duo walked into her room. ...more

November 15, 2007