OTHER AREAS AROUND TAMPA GET MORE THAN THREE INCHES ...more

July 13, 2008

Presidential campaigning has placed the media spotlight on the offshore drilling discussion. While I am glad for the renewed attention to this important topic, I worry politics will divide what is a really a nonpartisan issue. The public overwhelmingly supports increased exploration for oil and natural gas off Florida's coastline. As Floridians and Americans, we cannot afford to sit back as our energy future and the future of our natural resources are debated in the political arena. It's time to stop talking and start taking action. ...more

July 7, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's 16-county region has weathered more than two and a half years of drought. And, unfortunately, there are no guarantees that this summer's rainy season will finally put an end to the long dry spell. ...more

July 3, 2008

With more than 240 exotic birds on their lanai, you might think Linda and Alan Loehr walk around wearing earplugs, hard-pressed to enjoy a quiet home life. ...more

June 28, 2008

TAMPA - For the first time in two and a half years, home sales in the Tampa Bay area increased while condominium sales continued to plunge. ...more

June 26, 2008

SEBRING — Businesses have the chance to "go green" by becoming members of Keep Highlands County Beautiful. Sherri L. Cooper, coordinator of KHCB, an affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful, announced Wednesday that she's launching the organization's first membership drive. Cooper's first target for signing up members is the 1,100-plus business community that are members of the Sebring and Avon Park chambers of commerce. ...more

May 29, 2008

Bill Wyatt isn't running for office, despite at least one person's misconception. ...more

May 22, 2008

SEBRING — Marianne and John Ash have had 43 children call them mom and dad in the past two and a half years. ...more

February 22, 2008

TAMPA BAY AREA Vinoy Has New Owner The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond resort on St. Petersburg's waterfront, has a new owner but will remain under the Marriott International flag. The deal was completed Dec. 14 and announced late Thursday. ...more

December 21, 2007

The theft of nearly $126,000 in federal rent subsidies involved more than the manipulation of the Tampa Housing Authority's computer system, housing officials said Thursday. ...more

December 14, 2007