Alex Wright didn't come to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay's 2009 Pet Expo looking for a new pet. ...more

November 15, 2009

The poolside "no running," "no diving" rules were suspended Saturday at the New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center. ...more

November 13, 2009

The poolside "no running," "no diving" rules were suspended Saturday at the New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center. So was the swimsuit requirement. ...more

November 10, 2009

Bogo has a face not just a mother could love. The puppy's face captured Karen Loy when she saw the 10-week-old mix of St. Bernard and shar pei mix online Wednesday. She came to adopt Bogo today at an adoption event going on until 2 p.m. at Lykes Gaslight Park. The park is at Franklin Street and Kennedy Boulevard in downtown Tampa. ...more

January 8, 2009

We cross the Rubicon today. Today, my fellow citizens, we start down the road to Roman numerals, to XLIII, yet another Tampa Bay Super Bowl. ...more

January 3, 2009

We cross the Rubicon today. Today, my fellow citizens, we start down the road to Roman numerals, to XLIII, yet another Tampa Bay Super Bowl. ...more

January 3, 2009

It's time. In fact, it's way past time for big landowners in Sun 'n Lake of Sebring to allow one-person, one-vote status to residents of the improvement district. Contrary to what the district's attorney says, there is no good argument to keep the status quo, unless you're one of the large landowners. Other than that, their argument doesn't pass the smell test. ...more

August 13, 2008

Hillary Clinton has just about run out of her Annie Oakley moments. ...more

May 8, 2008

I read with amusement the Highlands today article on electronic messages dated Feb. 1 about Mr. David Flowers getting only a letter of reprimand from assistant county administrator Mr. Helms for sending instant messages. I don't know about anyone else but that article really smells when you read between the lines. After the firing of three employees for doing the same thing, save the baloney. Using county equipment for personal use, no matter what the circumstances are, is still against policy. Mr. Helms messed up with the termination of first three persons. Policy again dictates the proper type of disciplinary action that should have been issued. It appears what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander. I guess it just goes to show you, if you're one of the big dogs or good old boys, which ever you prefer, who gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar, it's still business as usual. I wait with great anticipation the next chapter of Highlands Gate! ...more

February 5, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Scary or cute, dogs are wanted for some Halloween costume fun. ...more

October 8, 2007