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Cassie Armstrong

Cassie Armstrong is Director of Content for Sports, Entertainment, Attractions, Food & Travel for the Orlando Sentinel. Cassie, an Eastern Illinois University graduate, joined the Sentinel in 2003 after stints at the Indianapolis Star, the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Robinson Daily News in Robinson, Ill.

Sunflower in bloom. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin)

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Home and Garden |
The Plant Doctor: Fresh seeds key to good sunflower growth

November 11, 2023 at 5:30 a.m.

The Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about how to encourage sunflower growth, when to prune tibouchina and how to get better blooms from bird of paradise.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) during the second half of an NFL game on Oct. 15, 2023, in Tampa. (Jason Behnken/Associated Press)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
John Romano: The mad science behind the Bucs’ versatile, and unique, pass rush

October 20, 2023 at 2:01 p.m.

Tampa Bay has no one among the NFL’s sack leaders, yet puts quarterbacks on the ground more often than most teams.

If your Florida banana tree formed fruit in April, they should be turning yellow in September. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin)

Home and Garden |
The Plant Doctor: Banana fruit formed in April should be ready to eat in September

July 8, 2023 at 4:30 a.m.

The Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about growing bananas, when to plant sunflowers and how to produce bigger peaches.

Finding a lead fabric that married the existing wall color and the sofa helped unify this small space and introduced a springboard for accent colors. (Courtesy Marni Jameson)

Home and Garden |
Marni Jameson: Going from owner to renter takes some adjusting

July 7, 2023 at 4:30 a.m.

Home and Lifestyle author Marni Jameson says renters can make a handful of decorating moves to make a semi-permanent home look pulled together and feel like theirs.

Gladiolus bulbs can be planted year-round throughout the state. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin)

Entertainment |
The Plant Doctor: Plant gladiolus bulbs in March or early April for colorful May blooms

June 17, 2023 at 4:30 a.m.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about plants gladiolus bulbs, ridding gardenias of pests and prune crape myrtles.

To keep white linens bright, don’t skimp on the washing basics, said Wayne Edelman, owner of Meurice Garment Care. Forget cold, delicate. Go for long wash cycles, warm water, plenty of detergent and a sodium-based bleach. (Courtesy Meurice)

Entertainment |
Marni Jameson: For whiter whites, try these tips from a stain pro

June 16, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

Home and Lifestyle author Marni Jameson says these 8 tips can take your white laundry items to the next level of brightness.

Thryallis flower cluster. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin)

Home and Garden |
The Plant Doctor: Thryallis shrubs can serve as an accent shrub or an informal hedge

June 10, 2023 at 4:30 a.m.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about caring for thryallis shrubs, avocado trees and orchids.

“The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art” at Orlando Museum of Art features the work of digital artist Yosnier Miranda and nine other Florida artists. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Things To Do |
Central Florida arts listings: June 9-15

June 8, 2023 at 4:20 a.m.

Calendar's Art listings for the week of June 9-15 include The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at Orlando Museum of Art and a free family fun day at Mennello Museum...

Calendar's Etc. listings for the week of June 9-15 include summer camps for kids, sewing classes at the library and several farmers markets in Central Florida.

Central Florida etc. listings: June 9-15

June 8, 2023 at 4:15 a.m.

Calendar's Etc. listings for the week of June 9-15 include summer camps for kids, sewing classes at the library and several farmers markets in Central Florida.

Calendar's Music listings for the week of June 9-15 include Brooks & Dunn at Amway Center and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Central Florida music listings: June 9-15

June 8, 2023 at 4:10 a.m.

Calendar's Music listings for the week of June 9-15 include Brooks & Dunn at Amway Center and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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