Somewhere there is a youngster with the talent and ambition to become the next Itzhak Perlman, a virtuoso on the violin. But he comes from a low-income home and doesn't have money for a violin or music lessons. He'll never know he has a gift for music because he'll never have the opportunity to discover it. "As a result, the world will miss out," Glen Schubert said. ...more

May 24, 2009

In February, Margie Morris of Sebring was in search of a recipe for Texas Tornado Cake, her favorite from Homer's Cafeteria in Sebring. ...more

March 8, 2009

The reason for the cross country season getting a later start than the other fall high school sports is simple. ...more

September 10, 2008

Coaching volleyball at Berkeley Prep is a pretty ideal situation for anyone involved in the sport. The school is a powerhouse every year and takes volleyball as seriously as any school in Florida. ...more

August 13, 2008

There are only a few coaching positions left unfilled at Durant High as the school year approaches. Volleyball was not supposed to be one of them. ...more

July 30, 2008

It started with an Iowa tourist's wish to see Cedar Key from the air at night. ...more

June 14, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: This an occasional series spotlighting local clergy members. This week's column features the Rev. Hellen Raburn, pastor of First Assembly of God of Sydney, 14095 ...more

December 29, 2007

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights local school principals. This week's column features Susan Raburn, principal of Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for International Studies, 1207 E. Renfro St. The school's telephone number is (813) 757-9329. ...more

November 14, 2007

Regarding 'USF Learns, In Football And Life, 'Finish Strong' ' (front page, Oct. 9): ...more

October 11, 2007