What's happening on the social scene?
Want to know who sat at the head of the table? Amy Scherzer dishes in her blog about the bay area's social scene. See photos, and send along yours.
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Spreading language of peace
A Tampa woman hopes learning leads to understanding as she works for the U.S. Foreign Service in Afghanistan.

A blue ribbon year
From Ray Charles Avenue to S.O.G., take a look at some noteworthy nuggets and dubious distinctions from 2005.

This year, we resolve ...
Ah, the new year. Promises not yet broken. Hope and optimism overflowing. Many of us will enter 2006 declaring that this will be the year we actually fulfill our New Year's resolutions. To help make them stick, the City Times staff put them on paper for you to peruse and build upon. From all of us, here's to a great new year.

What's Brewing: This city can hop after 6
Nothing much happens downtown after 6. Lunch places go dark. The drone of vacuum cleaners fills empty office towers. The homeless find a spot to ride out the night.

The Navigator: Funny band bared, 10 vows dared
There isn't a single joke about Barenaked Ladies that hasn't already been used a million times, so I won't steal one now.


Amy Scherzer's Diary
Giving year ends at last
Choosing the standout events of the year may be the toughest part of my job. Do I judge by food, music, decor or guest coolness? Or do I go straight to the bottom line? Proceeds.

Everybody's Business
Bistro moving, expanding menu
NoHo Bistro will also expand its seating capacity by moving to N Armenia Avenue, where rent is cheaper.

Homes
Front Porch: Menorahs, art bring distinction
As impressive as this home's menorah collection is, the paintings and sculptures are even more amazing.

Neighborhood report
Story line will bind together new circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus adds a video screen and narrative flair to this year's show.
Notebook: CNN legal analyst to speak at dinner
DOWNTOWN - The Jewish Community Center presents CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin on Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Tampa as part of its 2006 Louise G. Eatroff Memorial Lecture Series.
New meters should free up parking for boaters
Office workers used to park for free at the Bayshore lot, known for the Gasparilla ship. Now they pay or park elsewhere.

Obituary
'Force of nature' found calling in cats
Jasmin Kung helped found a nonprofit organization to assist cats and was doing just that on the day she died at age 46.

Schools
Briefs: Children's Chorus looks to add new voices to choirs
TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Children's Chorus is seeking new voices.

The Latest Development
The Hemingway
LOCATION: Prescott and Juanita streets in Port Tampa