About 10,000 volunteers have undergone laser beam zapping to measure their actual shape as part of a pioneering project for Spanish designers to make clothes that fit real women, officials said Thursday. ...more

February 8, 2008

We early "snowbirds" arrived during the months of October, November and December. We anticipated the many craft fairs prior to Christmas, as in years past. ...more

January 23, 2008

Kelli Ackett has tried all the usual means to sell her house. She tried to market by herself. She held yard sales to try to attract buyers. She listed it with Zephyrhills real estate broker Bill Nye, who has put the property online and in local newspapers. ...more

January 19, 2008

The three adult children of a woman killed by a falling tree limb in Zephyr Park have agreed to settle their wrongful death lawsuit against the city. ...more

January 10, 2008

SEBRING – It has been a long time – 35 years to be exact – since Ruby Tuesday has had a makeover. The casual dining restaurant chain is in the midst of transforming more than 600 company-owned restaurants in the United States. The Sebring store, located on Sebring Parkway near U.S. 27, has been remodeled. Mike Roder, vice president of operations for Ruby Tuesday, said the remodeling program "kind of evolved" following the introduction over the last 18 months of new menu choices emphasizing fresh and high-quality food. ...more

December 16, 2007

VillageFest 2007 took place recently in the Carrollwood Village soccer fields, 13420 South Village Drive. The fifth annual event on Nov. 17 included entertainment, inflatable attractions for children, youth drum line entertainment and arts and crafts booths. ...more

December 15, 2007

Marine Sgt. Scott Hinson was grateful that Sam's Club held his job open while he was in Iraq in 2004. But back home in Brandon, he felt strange driving a forklift, after manning a .50-caliber machine gun on a vehicle carrying troops in to battle. ...more

November 15, 2007

While some stayed indoors to watch football on television, others took advantage of the bright sunshine and a comfortable breeze to enjoy Sunday in the Park. ...more

November 8, 2007

Get tips on "going green" and cutting costs on projects during "Florida's Largest Fall Home Show" this weekend at The Florida State Fairgrounds. You can also learn how to spend a bundle among more than 900 exhibits in the fairgrounds' Expo Hall. ...more

November 3, 2007

A few weeks ago, my high school held its annual college night. Aside from the collection of free ballpoint pens I acquired from perky university reps, the only thing I took home from the event was anxiety. ...more

October 31, 2007