If you're not looking forward to jockeying for elbow room at a big-box retailer, or you're looking for something other than online gift certificates to get your loved ones for the holidays, these Pasco County businesses may have ideas for you. ...more

November 27, 2009

Herbert Column Ludicrous As a recent newcomer to Spring Hill and a subscriber to The Tampa Tribune, I am compelled to comment on a recent edition of The Tampa Tribune/Hernando Today and the opinion of columnist John Herbert. First of all, I assume that the final decision on publishing his column is made by the staff of The Tampa Tribune, not just Hernando Today. Next, I have to say that his opinion that the front-page Tribune coverage of the recent "Lesbian Super Bowl" is "Pandering to Special Interests" is one of the more ludicrous opinions I've seen recently. ...more

May 6, 2008

SEBRING — When it's a matter of life and death, seconds make the difference. In case of a life-threatening emergency, if a patient can reach a level one trauma center within 60 minutes (the golden hour), the odds of survival are much better, said Steve Coltharp, interim paramedic director of Highlands County Emergency Medical Services. Highlands County patients have a good chance of reaching Tampa General Hospital and some other trauma centers within that golden hour when transported by helicopter, according to Coltharp. ...more

January 5, 2008