Nov. 15, 1997 was a special day our family will long remember. With the words, "I do," our youngest daughter and the love of her life became man and wife –– a brand new family of two ready to step out on their own. At the reception, the groom danced with his mother to the song she requested. It was "I'll Be Home for Christmas." His birthday is Dec. 24. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. Photos of the day can still be found throughout our home nearly 10 years after the event. They now share space with photos of the two children who eventually made them a family of four. As our daughter and son-in-law prepare to celebrate their 10th Anniversary, we find ourselves naturally thinking back on their wedding day. We recall dancing together to "New York! New York!" and Bill dancing with Lyn's Mom to "Chicago, My Kind of Town." Ah, yes, all wonderful memories to treasure. And then, there's the memory of a somewhat unusual incident that's lasted in a most unique way. Minutes before our daughter was to toss her cascading bouquet of roses and ivy into the eager arms of one of her bridesmaids, Lyn retrieved a small scissors from her purse. She quietly proceeded to snip off many long strands of the green ivy. The bride, her grandmother, and father looked on in wonder. Lyn merely said, "Trust me." ...more

November 2, 2007

The Pasco Education Foundation's Take Stock in Children program is commemorating its 10th anniversary, its scholars and its mentors with a county commission resolution. ...more

October 23, 2007

VALRICO - Zach Bonner is planning a special 10th birthday, but it won't be munching cake and ice cream and ripping into presents at some kids' pizza parlor or backyard pool. He'll be on the road. The good Samaritan from Valrico is planning a walk to Tallahassee. The trek will span 23 days, according to his arithmetic, and his birthday just so happens to fall within that time. ...more

October 17, 2007

Twenty-five years ago, Beverly and Al Austin opened their home for the first Red Cross Angels Coffee. ...more

September 22, 2007

There are tentative plans for the University of South Florida to honor the 1997 inaugural team when the Bulls host Cincinnati on Nov. 3. ...more

September 6, 2007