Teenager Ruth Lewis was one of several hundred people at today's Veterans Day ceremony at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in Pinellas County. She thinks people should remember and honor veterans more than just one or two days a year, though. ...more

November 11, 2008

Construction of a memorial park to honor veterans is expected to start in Courier Field early next year. ...more

November 11, 2008

TAMPA -- The Florida Aquarium is offering free admission for military personnel and a guest today in honor of Veterans Day. Up to four additional family members can receive 50 percent off regular admission of $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for people 60 and older and $14.95 for children 11 and younger. Children 2 and younger are free. ...more

November 11, 2008

Inverness is rich with military veterans who have chosen this area to retire, fish for lunker bass in the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes, or play golf or hoist a cold brew at the Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337. ...more

November 11, 2008

Rebels No Longer Rile There has been an unexpected pleasant benefit for me in the victory of Barack Obama. I no longer feel the instant rage and anger that would over-sweep me as I passed the outrageous Confederate flag that lurks over I-75 motorists. ...more

November 11, 2008

Sen. John McCain will make his first post-election TV appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show" on Tuesday. The Republican presidential nominee is set to join host Jay Leno in honor of Veterans Day, NBC announced. ...more

November 10, 2008

The five Heartland Idol finalists are probably scratching their heads and asking themselves, "What if?" a couple of days after Saturday's final round on the Circle. ...more

November 10, 2008

Nazdar, It's almost that time again - the election of community officers in January for the ensuing year. Seats up for election are president, treasurer and director. If you are interested, applications must be filled out and can be obtained at our post office on U.S. 41 near the yellow caution light from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any cardholding member of the community is eligible to run. ...more

November 9, 2008

Veterans With ALS Setting aside just one day a year to honor our veterans is not nearly enough. This nation should celebrate their service and sacrifices 24/7. It's the men and women in the armed forces who have kept - and are keeping - this country free. ...more

November 9, 2008

For the 15th year the veterans marched through Town 'N Country on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day, which is Tuesday. ...more

November 9, 2008