There is something obscene and yet weirdly fascinating about a reality series based on excessive consumption in today's anemic economy. ...more

November 13, 2009

As the nation grapples with an economic meltdown worse than any since the Great Depression, we simultaneously search for short-term remedies to relieve the crisis and long-term solutions to prevent a recurrence. While we focus on restoring reasonable oversight and sound business practices, too often we fail to recognize an underlying cause, an epidemic caused by the media-saturated cultural drumbeat of "more, fast, easy and fun." ...more

February 22, 2009

SARASOTA COUNTY - Prosecutors have dropped the most serious charges against parents accused of hosting a house party for underage teenagers that ended with the death of an 18-year-old. ...more

October 31, 2008

The parents of a Sarasota High School student were arrested Thursday on charges they provided alcohol to teenagers at a house party that ended with the death of an 18-year-old. ...more

August 15, 2008