Two schools of thought

• Jeb Bush's support of public dollars for private schools reflects how the intensely competitive Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., whipped his mind into shape. "I'd love the very best for all kids," he says.
• Buddy MacKay wants to put more money into public schools. Not surprising for one who excelled in Ocala public schools and who believes in a well-rounded experience.

Not free, but not extinct
The future of the endangered Asian elephant looks bleak, unless of course you happen to be driving around U.S. 27 in Polk County of all places and discover a captive breeding program run by Ringling Bros. Here, elephant babies and controversy are born.

Private Lives
"The doggie's swimming in the pool," my 5-year-old nephew, Darin, announced.

Magazine magnates buy Buffett estate
Steve Chapman and Tom duPont, who publish "a family" of upscale magazines in the Tampa Bay area, are the proud new owners of a Key West estate that until Sept. 19 belonged to Sunshine State icon Jimmy Buffett.