Last week in this column, we shared about a book we'd had for 12 years before we read it. Once we opened it, we realized it was something worth reading after all. A good number of people have since told us they ordered the book. Looks like we may have boosted sales of its used copies on amazon.com. ...more

October 12, 2007

Mayor Pam Iorio has declared that Friday will be Green and Gold Day in Tampa. The mayor and University of South Florida Athletics Director Doug Woolard will join fans in the Tampa City Hall courtyard at 306 E. Jackson St. to hoist a banner on the side of the Tampa municipal office building. ...more

September 26, 2007

Fewer area schools are finding themselves on the district's crowded list, thanks to slowing growth and classroom additions. ...more

September 22, 2007

Taylor's husband, Austin, came to Plant City from Alabama at the age of 3. She wrote this poem for him based on his recollections of growing up in a small rural town. ...more

September 19, 2007

This letter is in response to Mr. Royce's comments in regard to an appointed superintendent instead of an elected superintendent. By the tone of your comments, Mr. Royce, it sounds as though you might be vying for Wally Cox's job. You are sure quick to give your misinformed opinion. All of Highlands County's schools are not "D" schools. Our school educators and employees take a lot of pride in the hard work it takes to educate this county's children. Frankly, I think people are sick and tired of hearing misinformed people such as yourself spout false accusations. Although Mr. Cox has quite the impressive credentials, excellent reputation, years of experience in the system and apparently the support of Highlands County schools and families, you and your coffee buddy Mr. Tuck sound like two wanna-bes running for the CEO of the Highlands County School District. ...more

September 16, 2007