El Capitan Crossings was supposed to be a place where needy families could realize the American dream of home ownership. ...more

November 30, 2008

About 2,000 families were given food at The Volunteer Way last month. Unfortunately, the food bank on Congress Street sometimes ran out of food and many people were turned away. ...more

November 30, 2008

Tarpon Springs police, through its Cops and Kids Program, and firefighters are coming to the rescue of a growing number of needy local families this holiday season. ...more

November 29, 2008

Eleven female Asian elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus celebrated Thanksgiving this morning at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa with a feast of apples, carrots, lettuce, bananas, melons and bread. ...more

November 27, 2008

For more than 300 needy families in Hillsborough County, there will be no basket of food for Thanksgiving from county employees. ...more

November 24, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition released an upbeat annual report Friday in which the chairwoman said 2007-08 came to an end with a new executive director providing strong leadership and the coalition board "unified." ...more

November 22, 2008

A year ago, Hillsborough County's Affordable Housing Office lost $2 million in federal money for not committing the funds to eligible projects in time. ...more

November 12, 2008

A year ago, Hillsborough County's Affordable Housing Office lost $2 million in federal money for not committing the funds to eligible projects in time. ...more

November 11, 2008

Nazdar, It's almost that time again - the election of community officers in January for the ensuing year. Seats up for election are president, treasurer and director. If you are interested, applications must be filled out and can be obtained at our post office on U.S. 41 near the yellow caution light from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any cardholding member of the community is eligible to run. ...more

November 9, 2008

I read, sometimes with amusement, John Reiners' column in your newspaper. I have met and spoke with John on a few occasions, but try to stay away from politics knowing his views and mine aren't always the same. I also know John's charming and very talented wife, Marsha. I had the fortune to be with her in a few plays at Stage West, and not only can she sing, but is also a very fine actress. ...more

September 7, 2008