The economic downturn in 2008 left many people feeling blue, so it's time to come together rather than trying to go it alone, YMCA of the Suncoast leaders say. ...more

January 7, 2009 |

Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson and their little dog have not lost their box office bite. ...more

January 5, 2009 |

Two groups, one at the Sponge Docks and another downtown, are planning separate canine-related events to attract visiting dog lovers. ...more

January 3, 2009 |

The skyrocketing foreclosure rates that have been making national news for months and became a major issue in the presidential campaigns also hit Highlands County in 2008. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

The economic downturn in 2008 has left many people feeling blue, so it's time to come together, rather than try to go it alone, YMCA of the Suncoast leaders say. "Like so many Americans, members of our communities are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and powerless in these challenging economic times," G. Scott Goyer, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of the Suncoast, said in a press release. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

Audio books and software that converts speech to text and vice-versa bring the written word to light for visually impaired people. But those who never learn to read and write using Braille might be missing something. ...more

December 30, 2008 |

This city's 2009 to-do list will focus on dealing with the nation's worst economic downtown in decades while revitalizing local businesses. ...more

December 27, 2008 |

Costly Election Here's an example of why Buddy Johnson came back for more budget money. At the poll where I work there are about 3,000 voters on the roll. We had 6,000 ballots. ...more

December 26, 2008 |

Need A Miracle Dear Santa: My name isn't Virginia, but I would like to believe in you one more time in my life. I'm 61 years old and just lost my job at USF. I have four years to retirement. I have been working in research for 22 years, but I guess they thought a younger mind and body could do a better job. ...more

December 25, 2008 |

GrayRobinson suspended its annual client holiday party and reallocated $150,000 to charities helping families during these difficult economic times, including MacDonald Training Center, a Tampa based nonprofit organization serving adults with disabilities; Second Harvest Food Bank; Coalition for the Homeless; and American Red Cross. ...more

December 24, 2008 |