Oh so sad, but oh so real. The middle class American is disappearing. ...more

October 30, 2009

After two years of grieving, lack of presence, wonderment as what was to happen, would anyone be remised or improper to make an honorable suggestion to Sheriff Benton, FHP, commanders and citizens of Highlands County, to ask if Sgt. Nicholas Sottile (FHP) could share space on the granite memorial site, in front of the sheriff's office, with Capt. Bob Hopton and Inspector Jim Rodgers? It would be common ground to be etched in stone for the loss to family and society in the performance of not a job, but a duty. ...more

April 8, 2009

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public meeting March 30 to discuss a proposed conceptual design to widen U.S. 41 North from 12th Street to Kracker Avenue in Gibsonton. The meeting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Resort & Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin. ...more

March 30, 2009

After what happened to his University of South Florida women's basketball team two years ago, Coach Jose Fernandez doesn't think getting a specific number of victories will guarantee the Bulls an NCAA Tournament berth. ...more

February 16, 2009

An account is available at Mid Florida Federal Credit Union to help a family of five whose house caught fire Monday afternoon. ...more

February 5, 2009

It seems it was about 11 minutes ago that we were wrapping up a Rays baseball season that constantly seemed to be about destiny. ...more

November 30, 2008

A violation of the American democratic form of government, those that the American people have elected or appointed for a two- or four-year term of office, have violated their oaths of office and their contract with the American people. ...more

November 5, 2008

Florida State dropped back to where it started just a few days ago - ranked 24th nationally and looking for help to win its division in the Atlantic Coast Conference. ...more

November 3, 2008

Everybody pretty much knows that alternative energy is all the rage nowadays. And you can get up to speed at a free, show-and-tell that will introduce machines and devices that save energy this weekend at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive. ...more

October 17, 2008

With summer coming to a close and slightly cooler weather on the horizon, more boats will be hitting the water in search of fish. ...more

August 27, 2008