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Florida's natural oysters are practically gone thanks to man and nature. New technology to save them might also end a way of life. Tampa Bay Times food critic Laura Reiley and features editor Stephanie Hayes discuss our obsession with oysters, from the history of this perfect protein to their uncertain future. Story by LAURA REILEY | Photos and vid…

In 2007, a Florida family adopted a feral child. The girl, who was almost 9, had been kept in a dark, filthy room, surrounded by silence for most of her life. She couldn't talk, make eye contact or eat solid food. No one knew if she would recover. But everyone hoped. We recently visited Dani Lierow. She is 19 now, lives in Tennessee and has moved i…

The Girl in the Window by Floridian Magazine. And The Girl in the Window read by Lane DeGregory. And for the description, could we just say: Remember the story that broke your heart?Oleh Tampa Bay Times

Dr. Kathleen Armstrong was the first psychologist to evaluate Dani after she was released from Tampa General Hospital for failure to thrive. MELISSA LYTTLE | TimesOleh Tampa Bay Times

Bernie Lierow fell in love with Dani's face before he ever met her. "She just looked like she needed us." MELISSA LYTTLE | TimesOleh Tampa Bay Times

Michelle Crockett had her parental rights terminated after Dani was removed from her home. MELISSA LYTTLE | TimesOleh Tampa Bay Times

Plant City Detective Mark Holste said he'd never seen a case of neglect as bad as when he rescued Dani. MELISSA LYTTLE | TimesOleh Tampa Bay Times