In reference to an article in the June 28 Tampa Tribune titled "Landlords not wanting to rent to families who have been foreclosed on, losing their homes." How dare they? How dare them pass judgment on a family's misfortunes and place them in a category of deadbeats, insinuating that they do not want to pay for a roof over their family's heads. Not everyone is looking for a "free ride" or out to get something for free. I realize that there are people out there like that, but you simply cannot stereotype all people that have had foreclosures or other misfortunes as deadbeat. ...more

July 3, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Because he had gone to the shop since 1974, it made sense to Kevin Pytlak to take over ownership of Happy Hobo Trains in 2003. ...more

June 7, 2008

Because he had gone to the shop since 1974, it made sense to Kevin Pytlak to take over ownership of Happy Hobo Trains in 2003. ...more

June 4, 2008

Congratulations to Claudia Oliveros of Lake Placid. She has just graduated with honors from Keiser University in Lakeland. All of us who know and love her are so happy for her, and her hard work and dedication in achieving her goal. Profound thanks to Highlands Regional Medical Center for giving her a wonderful opportunity to go on with her career. Claudia, you have made us so proud. Gerrie Matchus Lake Placid ...more

May 30, 2008

WEST TAMPA - The West Tampa Memorial American Legion Post 248 will host a hall dedication and fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday. ...more

May 21, 2008

RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS - Residents dedicated a sign at Plymouth Park on Wednesday night to help spread the word about neighborhood news and events. ...more

May 8, 2008

Two elementary schools will celebrate their first years in their new buildings with dedications this weekend. ...more

May 3, 2008

Buddies Drew Boeser and Alex DeLeon were among 33 AFIRE of Pasco County students who took a two-hour cruise on the Pithlachascotee River recently. The outing on the Miss Daisy tour boat reflects the nonprofit adult training facility's dedication to enhancing the skills, motivation, self-reliance and quality of life for mentally challenged adults in west Pasco County. For more information on the school, visit www.afirepasco.com. ...more

January 29, 2008

Noted for his dedication, enthusiasm and rapport with students, Robinson High School's band director is honored with a statewide award. ...more

January 23, 2008

Sometimes, it's difficult to grasp the magnitude of a winning streak until it's over. And so it is when considering the Brandon High School wrestling team, whose incredible record of 459 straight victories ended Saturday with a loss to Homestead South Dade. ...more

January 8, 2008