We live in an adult community with almost 300 units. We have a management company to look after our maintenance and financial issues. We provide an office and the management company provides the computer, fax, copier and other office equipment. ...more

September 11, 2008

Is there a law requiring condominiums in Florida to have a disaster plan? Does it include requiring a line of credit from a bank? Are there other particulars we should be aware of in establishing a disaster plan? ...more

July 31, 2008

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Monday is expected to call on the federal government's help in cleaning up the toxic groundwater plume of chemicals that has spread to Azalea Elementary School from the Raytheon defense plant in west St. Petersburg. ...more

July 13, 2008

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Monday is expected to call on the federal government's help in cleaning up the toxic groundwater plume of chemicals that has now spread to Azalea Elementary School from the Raytheon defense plant in west St. Petersburg. ...more

July 12, 2008

As budget cuts continue to crunch arts programs at local schools, several area music teachers are creating a new outlet for students who want to sing. ...more

June 22, 2008

I am interested in obtaining information regarding the sale of units in an adult community, a 55-plus community. ...more

June 19, 2008

One of the Tribune's new teen columnists, John Silvera, told us his goal is to make lots of money. One of our new adult community columnists happens to be Frank Morsani, an affluent businessman and major philanthropist. We invited the 18-year-old graduate of Chamberlain High School to sit down with the millionaire and discuss wealth and success. ...more

December 16, 2007

I live in a town house community governed by a homeowners association. Some units are 10 years old and some are 4 years old and built by a different builder. It has come to the attention of the owners that the newer units are having a problem with the stucco separating from the wood substructure, probably because of moisture getting in there. ...more

November 3, 2007

Even now, at 81 and with her memory beginning to fade, Gloria Donadello recalls her painful brush with bigotry at an assisted-living center in Sante Fe, N.M. Sitting with those she considered friends, 'people were laughing and making certain kinds of comments, and I told them, 'Please don't do that, because I'm gay.'' ...more

October 13, 2007