Last Friday, the Pasco County Commission began reviewing the county's proposed budget for fiscal 2010. With the collapse of the Florida real estate-housing sector, on top of the nationwide economic slowdown, the county's projected revenue could fall about $37 million short of the planned spending in the $900 million-plus budget. Commissioners have received a list of proposed spending cuts meant to close the budget gap. "This is going to hurt a lot of people, seriously," County Commissioner Pat Mulieri said after pondering the cut list. ...more

June 17, 2009

The city's budget next year is expected to be tight, and that means tough times for nonprofit organizations that depend on government money to support their causes. ...more

April 29, 2009

TAMPA - Along with the game, the commercials and the parties, Super Bowl XLIII gave Tampa residents something lasting to celebrate: renovated homes, a new playground, a rehabilitated neighborhood football field and a safety lesson for children, among other enhancements. Corporations, charitable groups and area residents pulled together to make this Super Bowl memorable and meaningful for many local people, regardless of their NFL football allegiances. Click on the attached links to read about some of these projects. ...more

February 4, 2009

Dozens of newspaper street vendors made some headlines this week by protesting possible changes in Pasco County rules. ...more

January 31, 2009

Dozens of newspaper street vendors made some headlines of their own today by protesting possible changes in Pasco County rules. ...more

January 27, 2009

The 12th edition of the Taste of Palm Harbor has fallen victim to the unsettled economic climate. The 2009 edition of the food festival showcasing area restaurants has been canceled, according to the Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club, the event's organizer. This year's Taste of Palm Harbor was slated for Sunday, Feb. 22. ...more

January 27, 2009

Buccaneers fans seemed OK with the pat-downs they had to consent to Sunday before being allowed inside Raymond James Stadium, even though the security check added to their wait. ...more

October 13, 2008

The great debate these days in New Port Richey, Pasco County's largest city with just under 17,500 residents, is how to pump life into a downtown with too many empty storefronts. One idea is making a lot of waves. ...more

September 9, 2008

When it came to picking this year's recipient of the Alice B. Tompkins Community Service Award, Steven Saunders said the choice was obvious. ...more

June 4, 2008