My girlfriend is a devout Methodist and I'm a conservative Jew. Our children are grown and our grandchildren live out of town. We embrace our differences and celebrate our holidays jointly, which has helped us gain a unique perspective. We've learned that both holidays have common themes: love, hope, miracles and giving. ...more

December 20, 2008

The smell of cookies wafted through the air Tuesday at Gulfside Regional Hospice offices as volunteers packaged cookies for Gulfside patients. ...more

December 13, 2008

Events ART DINNER: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, will host a benefit wine dinner featuring world-renowned still life artist Thomas Arvid at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Cost: $175 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Proceeds benefit the 1Voice Foundation, which assists children with cancer and their families. For reservations, call (813) 874-9463. ...more

November 2, 2008

LOFTY TELEVISION Alexandra Guarnaschelli caught the restaurant bug early growing up across the street from the Carnegie Deli in New York City. She still remembers the smells and sounds of that iconic eatery, which attracted lines of patrons around the block. ...more

August 27, 2008