We live in a world filled with scandal and corruption, at least that's what some people believe. And some folks make the same claims right here in Highlands County. In fact, they thrive on making such claims and insinuations. Sometimes there is a hint of truth in what they say, but mostly it's blatantly untrue. The damage, however, is real whether it's true or not, and it's up to all of us to keep the conspiracy seekers at arm's length. ...more

March 25, 2009

Michael Barnes of Palm Harbor enjoys the work of Suncoast News editorial cartoonist Don Brown. ...more

May 24, 2008

Herbert Column Ludicrous As a recent newcomer to Spring Hill and a subscriber to The Tampa Tribune, I am compelled to comment on a recent edition of The Tampa Tribune/Hernando Today and the opinion of columnist John Herbert. First of all, I assume that the final decision on publishing his column is made by the staff of The Tampa Tribune, not just Hernando Today. Next, I have to say that his opinion that the front-page Tribune coverage of the recent "Lesbian Super Bowl" is "Pandering to Special Interests" is one of the more ludicrous opinions I've seen recently. ...more

May 6, 2008

I think most Americans feel a little zing of pride when a Nobel Prize goes to an American. Kind of like when your favorite reporter wins a Pulitzer or our athletes win gold at the Olympics. Therefore, I was struck at the negative coverage of Al Gore becoming a laureate. Suddenly the Nobel committee has ulterior motives and an anti Bush agenda. Your paper published three editorial cartoons on the same day ridiculing the award and Mr. Gore, sandwiched between two over the top columns debunking global warming claims and Mr. Gore's involvement. Whether one believes that global warming is a crises or snake oil, the point is that this accomplished American embittered by losing an election picked himself up and became the front man for a cause. He took his message to the world, friend and foe alike, and the world listened, even though America's image has been shattered by other events in recent years. ...more

October 26, 2007