Trillions and trillions of dollars were lost and spent in 2009. Our politicians continue to show their corruption with utterly disgusting grabs for power, even passing a bride-laden health care plan on Christmas Eve that nearly a supermajority of Americans opposes. But let's take a step back for a moment. ...more

December 26, 2009

While shopping at my local Wal-Mart on Dec. 15 after a long day at work, I was tired, cranky and ready to go home. As I sat in the mile-long line and grumbled to myself about my wait, a lady began to walk up to each customer in the line. As she got closer to me, I noticed a stack of money in her hand. She pulled out a bill and handed it to the young couple behind me. ...more

December 21, 2009

The Lake Placid community has lost a wonderful person with the death of Clifford H. Avery on Nov. 8. ...more

December 11, 2009

As many of us prepare for a Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our blessings, I hope you will find a way to help fellow Floridians suffering during tough economic times. ...more

November 16, 2009

He wields the oversized knife like the old pro he is, slicing and dicing a bushel of pungent white onions with steady precision. ...more

November 1, 2009

Richard Sabb, who lost the use of both legs and later nearly died, is an inspiration to everyone he meets. ...more

October 30, 2009

Last Sunday, Father's Day, we were involved in a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Ranch Road in Port Richey. ...more

June 26, 2009

While I sympathize with Mary Shofi Volpe on the proposed cuts for state workers (letters, March 30), please allow me to share the private sector experience. ...more

April 1, 2009

We do have a brilliant, knowledgeable president and an excellent speaker. All these attributes can either be an asset or a liability depending on how they are used. He has and is talking the talk. I hope all of you are joining me in prayer that he will walk the walk. ...more

March 12, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Millions of workers at small businesses across the country will take time next Tuesday to watch Barack Obama be sworn in as president - and will do so with their bosses' blessings. ...more

January 18, 2009