The eight-month closure of Gaza has created "grim and miserable" conditions that deprive Palestinians of their basic dignity, the U.N.'s humanitarian chief said Friday. ...more

February 16, 2008

New York City native Rick Elice first heard rock 'n' roll from the counselors at summer camp in the mid-'60s. ...more

February 15, 2008

The health of the state's economy is at stake if the agriculture industry continues to be threatened by one of the most severe droughts in history. Additionally, industry and high growth rates continue to create increased demand for water. ...more

February 10, 2008

Serving sweets to your sweetie this Valentine's Day? ...more

February 8, 2008

ITALIAN ARMANI'S, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa; (813) 207-6800. One of the finest restaurants on Florida's west coast. Overlooking Old Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport, Armani's offers twin views of sunset and takeoff, plus crack professional waiters and fancy linens. Along with delectable pastas and veal, Armani's is a reliable source for fresh seafood. Service is stellar and the food isn't far behind. It's easy to go broke here, but not necessary. For an evening of frills, plan on $130 for two. ($$$) ...more

February 6, 2008

Thanks to every Romney supporter for a job well done against huge odds. We are winning. The Rasmussen poll has Mitt 29 percent to McCain 27 percent! I personally chose Mitt Romney because I share his values and beliefs and believe that he is a man of character with superb leadership abilities. Washington does not understand what is involved in running a business, meeting payroll, balancing the checkbook and realizing that in a successful business there are no such things as deficits. ...more

February 5, 2008

Mitt Romney's recent victory in Nevada and victories in Michigan and Wyoming have given him the lead over all other Republican candidate. Combined with solid silver victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, Mitt has secured the most total votes cast for any of the Republican candidates and the most delegate counts. ...more

January 28, 2008

Mitt Romney's recent victory in Nevada and victories in Michigan and Wyoming have given him the lead over all other Republican candidates. Combined with solid silver victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, Mitt has secured the most total votes cast for any of the Republican candidates and the most delegate counts. These results are the direct effect of Mitt's long being the best and most qualified Republican candidate on the ballot. As governor, he transformed a nearly $3 billion debt into a $1 billion surplus; turned around the economy and helped create approximately 60,000 jobs; provided market-driven health insurance coverage without a government takeover and without raising taxes; created a scholarship program rewarding the highest performing high school seniors with four-year, full-tuition scholarships to any in-state public university or college. ...more

January 26, 2008

AVON PARK — Ann Romney, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is scheduled to be in downtown Sebring at 10 a.m. The public is invited, said Marvin Kahn, who arranged the meeting at Iris & Butterflies, 207 Circle Park Drive. "She specifically asked to meet women who are in business," said Kahn, the Highlands County co-chairman of Mitt Romney for President. Kahn, a Highlands County citrus grove owner, said he got a call last week from the state GOP that Ann Romney might stop in Sebring, so he quickly arranged the visit to the gift shop. ...more

January 23, 2008

This time of year, this city hops. Winter residents pack local restaurants, and cash registers hum with sales. ...more

January 21, 2008