From answering front office calls, to answering the call of election duty, a Springstead High School secretary has filed to run for the Hernando County School Board District 1 seat. ...more

November 13, 2009

There has been a lot of discussion about the new health care reform bill before Congress and I would like to add my perspective. First I would like to agree with the conservatives that claim that this is a government intrusion into the private business of health care. Second, I would like to assert that this is a good thing, although I think this assertion is a matter of perspective. If you think Social Security is government intrusion into the retirement planning that we should do on our own, then you will hate this type of government action. If, however, you think we are a society that should and can provide for the health of all of our members then you will agree that this bill is long overdue. The simple issue is this: Do we as a society think it is our duty to make sure health care is available to all, or do we believe that those that want good health care should have planned better and gotten a career that provided health insurance for life and that those that didn't plan better, can simply die from lack of services brought on by their own lack of planning, or inability to get such a job? ...more

November 12, 2009

After spending a month of learning about farms, animals and what they do for agriculture, students at Independent Day School-Corbett Campus received a hands-on lesson. ...more

November 4, 2009

After spending a month of learning about farms, animals and what they do for agriculture, students at Independent Day School-Corbett Campus received a hands-on lesson. ...more

November 4, 2009

The Rose Circle on April 1 toured the Port of Tampa aboard a 64-foot catamaran, courtesy of the Tampa Port Authority. Members were surprised to see the magnitude of the harbor from the perspective of the boat. Members reported a fun day for all. ...more

April 15, 2009

While I sympathize with Mary Shofi Volpe on the proposed cuts for state workers (letters, March 30), please allow me to share the private sector experience. ...more

April 1, 2009

TAMPA – Derrick Brooks was obviously blindsided by the Bucs decision to release him. He admittedly needed some time to absorb the hit and having taken that time he will address the media Friday morning at One Buc Place. ...more

February 27, 2009

The 2008-09 wrestling season appeared on the surface like a typical one for the Brandon High Eagles. They spent the season rolling over the competition, much the way they have done the past two-plus decades under longtime coach Russ Cozart. ...more

February 19, 2009

Dear Abby: I'm a fiercely independent and headstrong woman. I have recently begun dating my childhood sweetheart, "Jess," again after 20 years. Jess is traditional and would prefer I surrender my independence and allow him to take the "man's" role. We are trying to compromise, but now another issue has come up. ...more

February 8, 2009

Climatologists say Florida saw warmer than average temperatures last year. ...more

January 11, 2009