Death has always been a part of life. There's evidence that even as far back as 60,000 B.C., Neanderthals were burying their dead with flowers. Every culture has its own traditions and superstitions that accompany death. These are just a few: ...more

November 10, 2008

That's the spirit! Miss Prudence Fipwhistle, a social director who died in 1899 at age 44, led about 150 people on a tour Sunday that raised the past from the grave. Miss Fipwhistle, aka historian Maureen Patrick in 19th century mourning attire, hosted the sixth annual Gothic Graveyard Walk through Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa's Victorian-era necropolis. Following brick pathways under moss-bearded oaks, the visitors heard tales poignant and hilarious about local notables buried at the site, including 13 former mayors and veterans of seven wars. The $5 donations benefit the Tampa Historical Society. ...more

October 27, 2008

Talking to the Tribune in 2001, Tim McGraw was steamed because he said his label, Curb, had released his "Greatest Hits" album a year earlier without telling him. ...more

October 17, 2008

The presentation of Hillsborough County's Ralph Hughes Moral Courage Award today will be free of controversy if the latest recipient has anything to say about the matter. ...more

October 15, 2008

The presentation of Hillsborough County's Ralph Hughes Moral Courage Award on Wednesday will be free of controversy if the latest recipient has anything to say about the matter. Dave Brown, who will receive the award at the county commission meeting, said he will not mention the board's recent decision to rename the honor for Hughes, a conservative political activist and campaign contributor. ...more

October 14, 2008

Yes, it was Wacky Tacky day at Jefferson High School, but the reason some male students were donning lipstick and eye shadow Thursday had nothing to do with spirit week. ...more

October 10, 2008

The fate of Berry Hill, a controversial development proposed for land just west of Dade City, falls to Pasco County commissioners Tuesday after two lower county boards split on recommending the project. Opponents say the project defies the spirit of county rules aimed at protecting the rural region. Planners say the project is essentially a conservation subdivision – a land use designed specifically to protect rural land from sprawl. IF YOU GO WHEN: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday WHERE: Historic Pasco County Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City ...more

October 6, 2008

Name of Business: Ashley Albritton At Poshe Day Salon ...more

September 28, 2008

Surrealism and fashion came together Tuesday in the spirit of Salvador Dali at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. ...more

September 24, 2008

Surrealism and fashion came together in the spirit of Salvador Dali today at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club to raise funds for a new $35 million building that will be double the size of the current Dali Museum. ...more

September 23, 2008