Hillsborough County needs a focused response to the foreclosure crisis to avert further harmful impacts to individuals, families and communities. ...more

November 7, 2009

Only the least romantic, least artistic and least forward-thinking among us can survey the optical blight that is much of Pasco's U.S.-designated thoroughfares and imagine, "This is as good as it gets." Hodgepodge is one term that leaps to mind, but it hardly stands alone. ...more

October 28, 2009

The Creator made guidelines and sent many emissaries to nurture and promote them in order for His creations to learn and live in peace and harmony. Power and money seem to be what has taken place in the order of importance! ...more

October 25, 2009

Only the least romantic, least artistic and least forward-thinking among us can survey the optical blight that is much of Pasco's U.S.-designated thoroughfares and imagine, "This is as good as it gets." ...more

October 21, 2009

The city's nuisance abatement board was resurrected last year as a way to do away with neighborhood eyesores where drugs and prostitution are rampant. ...more

February 20, 2009

The city's Redevelopment Advisory Committee still isn't sold on City Manager Billy Poe's plans for renovating City Hall. ...more

February 19, 2009

It is John Purcell's mission to keep the Salvation Army Family Store looking as tidy as its palm tree-lined landscaping. ...more

February 7, 2009

In its bid to become the master developer for the city's multimillion-dollar makeover of two deteriorated shopping plazas south of Bullard Parkway and east of 56th Street, the Atlanta-based Vlass Group believes it has a doable plan for the city's much-sought-after town center. ...more

January 28, 2009

A weekly list of tasks for gardeners. ...more

December 9, 2008

Like a baseball team picking up an extra player for a pennant race, Port Richey City Hall has added some talent to its roster as it makes a concerted push in a new direction. Former Tarpon Springs City Manager Ellen Posivach is doing the job of assistant city manager and development manager. ...more

November 12, 2008