Hundreds brought their kids and lawn chairs or sat in the beds of pickups and SUVs, waving tiny American flags. Others stood curbside and clapped as dozens of floats and marchers passed. They were celebrating Veterans Day. ...more

November 19, 2008

Ian Heausler, Taylor Vann and Trey Lehan are one with the water. Taylor Vann, 17, left, and Trey Lehan, 18, center, both seniors at H. B. Plant High School along with other members of the H.B. Plant High School Sailing Club practice on the water just off shore from the Davis Island Yacht Club Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in Tampa. The group competes in the Interscholastic Sailing Association and is part of the South Atlantic District. ...more

November 19, 2008

Hundreds brought their kids and lawn chairs or sat in the beds of pickups and SUVs, waving tiny American flags. Others stood curbside and clapped as dozens of floats and marchers passed. They were celebrating Veterans Day. "There were more participants this year than ever," said Shirley May, who co-chairs the annual Veterans Day parade committee with her partner, Bruce Scheller. Both represent VFW Memorial Post 6287, the event sponsor. ...more

November 13, 2008

Patrick Rodgers knew he was at the right place. Everything a veteran needs – from benefits and pension information to membership applications to local clubs – was available Saturday at Nature Coast Technical High School. ...more

February 3, 2008