Lady Gaga isn't letting her ill-fated tour with Kanye West keep her from her fans. ...more

October 2, 2009

There were lots of laughs, a few tears and some surprised Sebring Chamber of Commerce members who walked off with awards during the 93rd annual awards banquet Tuesday night at the Quality Inn. ...more

March 1, 2009

Rocker Courtney Love - who once declared that she wasn't a woman but a force of nature and got little argument - has rented a sprawling Mediterranean in the Hollywood Hills for about $20,000 a month. ...more

March 1, 2009

Mamie Ferlita Suszynski, who helped organize banquets in Ybor City and once sang for Vice President Harry S. Truman, died from pancreatic cancer Saturday. She was 86. ...more

October 27, 2008

Mayor Pam Iorio was named Woman of the Year recently by two chapters of Business & Professional Women. ...more

October 15, 2008

Hot diggity dog! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming! Lakeland residents will have three chances this month to check out the 27-foot tubular vehicle from the outside and inside. Its drivers pass out wiener whistles to celebrate the hot dog maker's 125th anniversary. ...more

October 6, 2008

BUSINESS NOTES PHOTOGRAPHERS LAUDED: Edward Booth and Betty Huth, owners of Huth and Booth Portrait Gallery, 11711 Nikki View Drive, Brandon, received the Florida Service Award for service to the profession at the Florida Professional Photographers Annual Convention in Orlando Aug. 27. Huth also received the Distinguished Award in the print competition. Huth and Booth are members of the Riverview and greater Brandon chambers of commerce and the Brandon '86 Rotary Club. For information, call (813) 571-2100 or go to www.hbphoto .com. ...more

September 24, 2008

As the Laureate Epsilon Beta Brandon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi started its new year at the annual Beginning Day luncheon Aug. 23, members reflected on the accomplishments of the past year and plans for the future. ...more

September 17, 2008

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Woman of the Year in Agriculture award. The award, now in its 24nd year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. ...more

July 20, 2008

When her husband lost his battle with cancer 15 years ago, Bella Canasi threw herself into community service. ...more

July 15, 2008