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    [Courtesy of Joy Hunley]
    Contesting adoption

    A signature moment

    Joy Hunley missed seeing her daughter Melissa grow up because she was stolen from her, she says, in a questionable adoption. What really happened in July of 1981? And what can be done now?
Real Florida
Jeff Klinkenberg misses the roadside stands and orange crates that have all but disappeared. His favorite place in January may be an orange grove, probably one full of Temples — the only orange that used to matter.
From the editor
The story of Gretchen Molannen's battle with persistent genital arousal disorder, and the despair it caused, couldn't help her. But maybe it will be beneficial to others.
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Warm Mineral Springs
Steeped in goodness
A sinkhole, of all things, begat something magical, Warm Mineral Springs, where vitality seekers luxuriate in Mother Nature's bath and quietly fret about the future of their little slice of nirvana.
Times exclusive
Never Let Go
When her baby was born four months too early, Kelley Benham and her husband had to make a decision that no parent should ever have to: Let her go, or face extremely long odds and fight for her. Follow their journey in this three-part series.
Merl Reagle
The Hurricane No. 2
The king of puzzles has created one especially for Floridian. Print out the puzzle then click on the link below for the clues, and answers.
About our Features section
Tampa Bay Times feature articles are written by some of the nation's best writers. In addition to feature articles on a myriad of topics, you will find all types of human interest stories, entertainment news, and coverage of food and travel.
Good reads
Weddings
Encounters
LifeTimes
Pets and Pests
Tell us your stories
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Encounters are small but meaningful stories. Sometimes they play out far from the tumult of the daily news; sometimes they may be part of it. E-mail us to suggest an Encounter.

Sunday Journal is a forum for narrative storytelling. We welcome freelance submissions. The stories must be true, not previously published and 700 to 900 words. E-mail us, putting "Sunday Journal" in the subject line and include a daytime phone number.

Lane DeGregory
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Lane DeGregory is a features writer who prefers writing about people in the shadows. She won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.
Ben Montgomery
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Ben Montgomery is an enterprise reporter for the Times writing news features. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2010.
Jeff Klinkenberg
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Jeff Klinkenberg writes about Florida culture and the people who make the state unique. His new book, which collects favorite columns, is Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators.
Michael Kruse
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Michael Kruse writes for the Times' enterprise team. His first book, Taking the Shot: The Davidson Basketball Moment, came out in late 2008.
Leonora LaPeter Anton
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Leonora LaPeter Anton is a staff writer on the Tampa Bay Times' enterprise team. Her stories veer toward the unusual: A surrogate mother who can't get pregnant. A broke couple who rent rooms in their mansion. A boy who says his girlfriend raped him.
Love, Sex & Drama
Sunday Journal
Reader Exchange
Movies
Television
Music
Pop Culture
Stage
Events
Books
Visual Arts
Entertainment News
Lennie Bennett
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Lennie Bennett is the art critic for the Times. She reviews the visual arts in all forms throughout the Tampa Bay area and, on occasion, nationally.
John Fleming
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John Fleming has been performing arts critic for the Times since 1991. His beat ranges from community theater to Broadway, modern dance to symphony orchestras.
Eric Deggans
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Eric Deggans is the TV/media critic at the Times. Possibly the most critical guy at the Times, he has served as music, media and TV critic at various times over 10 years.
Sean Daly
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Sean Daly is the pop music critic at the Times. His music collection — from Otis Redding to Bob Dylan, Public Enemy to Stan Getz — is much bigger and better than yours.
Steve Persall
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Steve Persall is the Times movie critic. He was conceived behind a drive-in movie theater his father operated and raised in projection booths and concession stands.
Colette Bancroft
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Colette Bancroft is the book editor of the Times. She is also a frequent contributor of reviews of books, theater and other arts.
Taste Tests
Restaurant Reviews
Wine, Beer and Spirits
Cooking
Janet Keeler
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Janet Keeler is the Lifestyles Editor for the Times. She's in charge of all food and travel coverage and edits the Sunday Latitudes and Wednesday Taste sections.
Laura Reiley
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Laura Reiley is the Times' restaurant critic. An author of four books, she has cooked professionally and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy.
Iconic Restaurants
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These Tampa Bay area icons have all been around for 25 years or longer. See if your favorite is on the list.
100 Best Bars & Clubs
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Find a hip spot to try or your favorite watering hole on this ultimate list of bars and clubs throughout Tampa Bay.
Travel Features
Latest Travel News
Travel in Florida
Florida's theme parks
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Central Florida is home to some of the world's best theme parks. Our expert tourists give you tips on how to best enjoy them.
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Kennedy Space Center and the surrounding area offers plenty to see and do, even if there is no shuttle launch.
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Games & Comics
Interactive puzzles and games, plus your favorite comics, including a daily animated Mr. Boffo cartoon.
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