Juicy tradition: Strawberry festival kicks off
Visitors to Floral City's Strawberry Festival, one of several events this weekend, can indulge their sweet tooth.

Column: A friend of animals could use some help
I kind of inherited Rose Burgin from former Citrus Times staff writer Carolyn Russo. Russo was a whiz with words and painted a portrait of a woman determined to eliminate the suffering for at least a few of the throw-away animals in her little corner of the world.

Parkway angst percolates east of Sugarmill Woods
Some residents accuse the county of favoritism, but a commissioner says a plea to the state will keep them in mind.

No ruling on blocked utility sale
The hearing on a temporary injunction runs over, so the state and the towns seeking to buy Florida Water Services have until Monday to submit written arguments.

North Suncoast fishing: The inshore activity is heating up
At last, it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel for the local inshore fishing enthusiast.

Gentle jigging for specks
A group of fishing friends uses the method during its annual visit to Lake Harris.

Is 'Gods and Generals' any good?
A Civil War film by Ted Turner -- who once called Christianity "a religion for losers" -- depicts men of strong faith and God's guiding hand. Two locals give a favorable review.