Gen. David Petraeus, commander of Tampa-based U.S. Central Command, will speak at the city's Sept. 11 commemoration and grand opening of Heroes Plaza in Cotanchobee/Fort Brooke Park. ...more

August 23, 2009

I inherited my pair of chairs after they had been sitting in an attic. Unfortunately, the upholstery is in bad condition. I love the elegant lines, but wonder whether they are worth re-upholstering and whether that would hurt the value. They are marked by "Cochran Chair Co., Aurora, Ind." ...more

March 8, 2009

My silver coffee server has been in the family for years. I plan to give it to my grandson and his bride and would like to provide them with information about it. It's marked on the bottom "GMCO" and "EP" with an anchor. ...more

November 16, 2008

Lisa and Joe Vogt have left their mark on South Tampa. The working artists - Lisa does the designs and Joe the bulk of the fabrication - owned Originals in Glass, 4430 W. Kennedy Blvd., for 18 years. ...more

October 3, 2007

I inherited my bookcase from my grandparents. I was told that it was purchased at an auction of the Hearst estate. It is a large, carved piece. What can you tell me about it? ...more

September 8, 2007