If I had a big house and a large lawn, Tampa's new water rules would allow me to use hundreds of extra gallons of water each week to keep my grass green, plus allow unlimited showers and baths for my family. ...more

May 30, 2009

Over the weekend, City Pier Beach was struck by thieves who made off with 14 signs, warning beach-goers that swimming was not allowed. ...more

October 28, 2008

Unless another tropical storm visits Highlands County, City Pier Beach may remain closed for the rest of the summer. ...more

September 13, 2008

QUESTION: "The weeping cherry tree that I planted in late March bloomed beautifully and has looked great up until recently. The tree is about 6 feet tall. We have had some very hot, humid weather and a little rain almost daily, maybe an inch per week. Now the leaves are curling up. I don't see any signs of insects, no discoloration, no sap running out. Does it need more water?" - Sibyl J. Gore ...more

September 7, 2008

Well. That sure was a whole lot of nothing. As looming emergencies go, Pasco has more to worry about come Tuesday's primary election day than it ever did from Tropical Storm Fay. ...more

August 20, 2008

They don't boil blue crabs in Maryland. Instead, they steam them inside a pot. The recipes usually call for some beer, a little water, a splash of vinegar and some Old Bay seasoning and dry mustard. ...more

August 4, 2008

I read with interest the article by James J. Dean regarding the channel between Little Lake Jackson and Lake Jackson. Also, the article about the canal cleanup at Lake Istokpoga. Both of our local newspapers should interview residents of Erin Park, who live on the three canals to Little Lake Jackson, and also take pictures of the three canals, as two of them are literally "seas of grass." We have little water in the middle canal and in the past few weeks, a lot of the fish have died and we've gotten flocks of buzzards on the bank feeding on the dead fish. We haven't had our boats or pontoons out on either lake for almost two years. A lot of the boats and pontoons are sitting high and dry. It would cost each owner around $600 to have a crane come in and remove them. We have contacted local county officials several times, but all we get are words! Something needs to be done. ...more

May 24, 2008

Two workshops geared toward greening thumbs in Northdale already have 146 attendees signed up, but space is still available for those interested. ...more

October 24, 2007

Two workshops geared toward greening thumbs in Northdale have 146 attendees signed up, but space is available. ...more

October 24, 2007