If Santa Claus had been portrayed as a woman the image would look something like Ella Green. She's a white-haired, elfin little figure, an 83-year-old with a melodic German accent that offers kind words for everyone, delivered with a twinkle in her one good eye. She lost the other one 10 years ago - or was it 20? She hasn't kept track. ...more

December 5, 2009

PORT RICHEY -- Go to any decent sized mall and you can expect to be able to buy certain things: clothing, greeting cards, home furnishings, cell phones, jewelry, lotions, notions and various bric-a-brac. At Gulf View Square, shoppers can purchase something not found at most shopping centers, a chance to defy gravity as the payload in a human slingshot. ...more

August 1, 2008

Before Joe and Diana Marks got married, Diana laid out one condition: "Love me, love my children." Joe had a condition of his own: "Love me, love my wine." Joe and Diana Marks own and operate Tarpon Springs Castle Winery. The three-story, historic-looking red and white building with the large "See Us Make Wine" sign out front is hard to miss by people driving along Tarpon Avenue. ...more

January 26, 2008