For more than 20 years, Arnold Martinez has been painting scenes of Tampa landmarks especially his beloved Ybor City. ...more

October 4, 2007

It's a pity those eager to bash President Bush are using the emotional appeal of health insurance for poor children as a political club. ...more

October 4, 2007

Cigar manufacturers in the Tampa Bay area and elsewhere got a reprieve Wednesday from a huge tax increase when President Bush refused to sign a bill to renew and expand a children's health insurance program into law. ...more

October 4, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - When Thompson Cigar Co. decided to pave the way for the cigar mail-order business, postage stamps were half a cent and a box of 100 stogies was about $10. ...more

September 12, 2007