Everyone around her groans as Diana Manning pats her flat belly and announces she wants to lose another five pounds. ...more

January 13, 2009

Pasco County government officials are hopeful a $26 million road construction project along State Road 54 will give Wesley Chapel residents some relief from the congestion they've dealt with for years. Work on the project is expected to begin later this year. ...more

January 7, 2009

The new year of 2009 is here. Last year at Manna saw a substantial increase in the number of families served, a new director and physical building changes. The one obvious fact that we are still open means that God is still blessing us. He blesses us through our wonderful donors. You have given generously of food, clothing, household goods and funds. I would like to say thank you. There have been many sad, wonderful and amazing things happen at Manna this year. Some I have shared with you, others God knows about. Recently I had a lady come in asking for help. Her husband's unemployment had run out, she had been laid off from her job and the prospects of Christmas for her three children were slim. She came to us too late for the Toy Store at the church, all the toys were gone. ...more

January 3, 2009

Eighty-four percent of the students at Ruskin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced lunches. Yet this Christmas season they, themselves, have learned the lesson of giving. ...more

December 24, 2008

The Heartland Young Professionals should be commended for organizing the 2008 Christmas Parade and choosing "Home for the Holidays" as this year's theme. ...more

December 17, 2008

It will be a big - and busy - day for Santa Claus on Saturday in Lake Placid. ...more

December 12, 2008

Holiday music will fill the air for Christmas on the Mall, starting at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, in front of the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

December 6, 2008

The City Council unanimously selected former city councilman John Clark on Tuesday, to temporarily replace Councilman Dan Andrews. Clark is scheduled to be sworn in by City Clerk Kathy Haley at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. ...more

December 3, 2008

Richard J. Rios, the treasurer for the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, said most people use the New Year as an excuse to meet with their financial advisor for a yearly check-up. ...more

December 3, 2008

An economic development executive from Norfolk, Va., will lead Hillsborough County's efforts to attract and retain companies in the county. ...more

December 3, 2008