I am a young American who, among other things, is both gay and Republican. Like 25 to 30 percent of gay and lesbian Americans, I have voted almost exclusively for Republican candidates for the last 10 years because I believe in limited government, individual rights, personal liberty, individual responsibility, a strong national defense, a free market economy, fiscal responsibility and lower taxes. ...more

October 26, 2009

Stanley Massaline has spent his adult life - 29 years - cooking in the cafeteria for the Kenilworth Care & Rehabilitation Center. But two weeks ago, he was terminated. ...more

March 1, 2009

From the way the students at Cotee Elementary School stampeded out onto the playground last Friday, you'd think it was the first time they'd had recess in years. They'd had recess, all right, but for more than 18 months, they've been having it in an open grassy area while a playground full of broken down, unusable equipment stood tantalizingly nearby. Student Council President Nico Buonsanto and another student, Gabe Coronado, cut the ribbon and led the way up the ramp of the playground's new centerpiece, a multistation jungle gym that comes with a slide, monkey bars and several other playground staples. ...more

February 25, 2009

On Sept. 24, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act, which became effective Jan. 1. ...more

January 16, 2009

For decades the Temple Terrace Junior Woman's Club has been known as a hands-on service organization dedicated to doing heartfelt projects that benefit the community. ...more

January 7, 2009

People interested in developing the historic Guida House may submit proposals to the city through Jan. 23. ...more

December 17, 2008

WEST TAMPA -- People interested in developing the historical Guida House may submit proposals to the city through Jan. 23. City officials are hosting a tour of the house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19. ...more

December 12, 2008

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of legislation often referred to as the civil rights law for people with disabilities. The ADA is the major force behind improved access to public and commercial buildings and facilities, public transportation, government services and employment. ...more

October 18, 2008

In the past two years, Wilton Simpson has been an engine to keep downtown Dade City's business district churning. ...more

October 11, 2008

Someone who takes medication to control epilepsy or diabetes could end up in a situation where he or she is no longer eligible for protection under the Americans With Disabilities Act. ...more

September 18, 2008