James Garrison came early and stayed late. That's what often happens to leaders. In his Eagle Scout community project last month, 17-year-old James arrived an hour before his volunteers and closed up shop an hour after everyone else had called it a day. In December, James organized and led an effort to create additional wildlife habitat around Dunedin's Lake Paloma. The small lake is near San Christopher Drive and Bayshore Boulevard, northwest of the downtown area. ...more

January 26, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Ralph Jacobi was confident his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout would be accomplished. ...more

January 3, 2008

Jack Chamberlain walked a beaten path along Rainbow Lake. Stopping at a small, woodland campsite, he pointed to the pavilions lining the water. ...more

December 26, 2007

Jack Chamberlain walked a beaten path along Rainbow Lake. Stopping at a small, woodland campsite, he pointed to the pavilions lining the water. ...more

December 25, 2007

Jack Chamberlain walked a beaten path along Rainbow Lake. Stopping at a small, woodland campsite, he pointed to the pavilions lining the water. ...more

December 22, 2007

A glowing tradition that started 40 years ago continues Monday when thousands of lighted paper bags line the streets of Original Carrollwood. ...more

December 22, 2007

Five Lutheran churches will close their doors Sunday so their congregations can join together at King of Glory Lutheran Church. ...more

November 17, 2007

A farewell reception is set for Sunday for longtime chef Franz Schultheis, who has retired and is moving to the Charlotte, N.C., area. ...more

November 10, 2007

Camp Brorein will celebrate its 85th anniversary as a Boy Scout camp Saturday with an afternoon of fun, food and story-swapping. ...more

November 8, 2007

Sean Hollingsworth of Plant City was elevated to Boy Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout on Oct. 11 at a Court of Honor at Lakeland Christian Church. ...more

October 13, 2007