Don Perna, a winter resident of the Hudson area, says the cleanliness of area roads leave a lot to be desired. ...more

December 6, 2008 |

Columnist David Brooks is the sort of writer who passes for a conservative. ...more

October 15, 2008 |

Modern conservatism began as a movement of dissident intellectuals. Richard Weaver wrote a book called, "Ideas Have Consequences." Russell Kirk placed Edmund Burke in an American context. William F. Buckley famously said he'd rather be governed by the first 2,000 names in the Boston phonebook than by the faculty of Harvard. But he didn't believe those were the only two options. His entire life was a celebration of urbane values, sophistication and the rigorous and constant application of intellect. ...more

October 11, 2008 |

This month's Mayor's Hour on CTTV features some fascinating local history. Mayor Pam Iorio and I were on location at the J.C. Newman Cigar Factory in Ybor City, which was built in 1910 and is the only active operation in the Tampa Bay area. It is the oldest family-owned one in the nation. ...more

September 24, 2008 |

Lucky Dill Deli, a lunch mainstay for downtown denizens, was uncharacteristically dark this morning. Usually, kitchen help is busy preparing lunches and packaging catered meals. ...more

September 12, 2008 |

Tampa is about to get a life. Denizens of Second Life, a virtual online community, will hold their annual convention at the Tampa Marriott Waterside hotel, according to Kevin Alderman, a Lutz entrepreneur who sells sex toys in Second Life. ...more

August 13, 2008 |

In this city of turbulent politics and personalities, every election seems to have its defining issue; something that prompts average citizens to run for public office. ...more

February 8, 2008 |

Florida coach Urban Meyer said he had no other option but to dislike Michigan while growing up in Ashtabula, Ohio. Meyer can make the denizens of his hometown very happy Tuesday if he can lead the Gators to a win against the Wolverines on Tuesday in the Capital One Bowl. ...more

December 27, 2007 |

It's heartwarming to read good news about our fair city. ...more

November 3, 2007 |

It's heartwarming to read good news about our fair city. In a time defined by plunging housing markets, fiscal uncertainty, a growing homeless population and infighting among our politicians, readers will be pleased to note that Tampa at least has been recognized as a great place to party. ...more

October 31, 2007 |