Some area food pantries are seeing an increase in families in need in Hernando County ...more

November 13, 2009

Business owners and the city both agree that changes should be made in the city's sign ordinance to keep up with the times. The question that remains is how to make both sides happy. Shop keepers say they need signs that attract both pedestrian traffic and potential customers driving by in vehicles. Meanwhile, city officials say they must prevent visual clutter and ensure signs are safe and not a visual nuisance. ...more

January 24, 2009

December was as unseasonably warm as November was cold. Water temperatures at the end of the year were in the high 60s, and that made for some very good fishing on the flats off South Shore. ...more

January 7, 2009

An earful of comments from Tarpon Springs business leaders and residents likely awaits city staff Wednesday night during a town hall meeting to discuss revisions to the city's sign ordinance. Interim City Manager Mark LeCouris and city planners will hold the fact-finding meeting starting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum in Craig Park. ...more

January 2, 2009

A dear friend became an American citizen recently. ...more

November 29, 2008

Three more days until the opening of snook season Saturday, and that usually brings the anglers out in force. ...more

February 25, 2008

Fishermen enjoyed nicer weather during the first week of the month as the water temperature rose to 64 degrees. ...more

February 11, 2008

SEBRING — A local support group of 11 smokers likely won't hesitate to ride in a car, pick up the phone or enjoy smelling fresh coffee, but in the future they should realize it when they do. The group heard from leader Sara Rosenbaum, of the wellness center with the health education department at Florida Hospital Heartland Division, about several of those "triggers" that subconsciously tempt smokers to reach for a lighter. ...more

January 24, 2008

It doesn't feel much like Christmas, but for local anglers that's a good thing. Temperatures continue to reach into the 80s, and water temps hover around 70 degrees - about 10 degrees above normal on both counts. ...more

December 17, 2007