Mayor Pam Iorio was named Woman of the Year recently by two chapters of Business & Professional Women. ...more

October 15, 2008

Members of the Hillsborough County Commission appear to be, for the most part, well-intended individuals. But when a majority believes that making political donations constitutes moral courage or that smart growth comes from letting developers have their way, it's clear the commission needs some fresh perspective. ...more

October 12, 2008

Sarasota High's sophomore-filled backfield put on a show on homecoming, accounting for all three touchdowns Friday night in the Sailors' 21-16 victory against mistake-prone Durant in a Class 6A-District 6 game at Ihrig Field. ...more

October 11, 2008

People in their 40s and 50s with long work histories are finding themselves unemployed for the first time in their lives. ...more

October 7, 2008

With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008

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September 26, 2008

Henry McCloud scored three touchdowns and Tampa Catholic won its first game of the season Friday night, a 31-7 victory over Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (2-1). ...more

September 20, 2008

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September 19, 2008