They feel like they are shuffled around all the time, like because they are inside the outer belt they aren't as valuable to the district.

I am so thrilled. I think we are an extremely strong exec board . . . [The members] are all enthusiastic and have good heads on their shoulders.

In terms of distribution, it's predominantly health-care related.

Each scenario brings its own headaches.

We remain optimistic that the strength of Florida's economy is going to carry us through any worst-case scenario.

It's nice to let someone else do the driving and get there in the same amount of time. And I don't have to pay for gas.

We are grateful to everyone who contributes to the success of this important fundraiser, including the businesses and individuals who donate and all those who attend and generously purchase items to support our students.

We want to stress that there's more downside and uncertainty ahead. But we remain optimistic that the strength of Florida's overall economy will carry us through.

If you saw him in Girl with a Pearl Earring [in 2003], his eyes were like milk chocolate buttons that were melting, and you just wanted to pick them out and eat them!