To those who are so offended by the expression, "happy holidays": Why are you so terrbly afraid? Christmas is alive and well in the USA. ...more

December 23, 2009

Commissioner Kevin Beckner's voice rose Wednesday as he realized he would not win his battle to change county policy to ensure all gay and transgender county employees are protected from harassment. ...more

December 17, 2009

The city council is expected to vote today on a proposal to expand Tampa's anti-discrimination laws to include transgender individuals. The proposed ordinance, if approved, would extend laws prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations based on sexual orientation, sex, race and religion to include "gender identity or expression" as a protected class. ...more

November 5, 2009

The expression on Cassy Whisler's face during the feline necropsy is absolutely priceless! ...more

August 1, 2009

Music is fun, expressive, imaginative, beautiful, energizing, relaxing, interesting and freeing. ...more

July 11, 2009

"American Idol" fans will soon be able to trade Carrie Underwoods for Danny Gokeys. ...more

March 17, 2009

It's a spring thing. American bald eagle watchers who volunteer for the Clearwater Audubon Society say there are signs of new life popping up in nests all over Pinellas County. ...more

February 21, 2009

The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has told U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi that Catholic politicians have a duty to protect life "at all stages of its development." Pelosi is a Catholic who supports abortion rights. ...more

February 18, 2009

Our board is attempting to be more efficient in disseminating information to members through the newsletter and other forms of communications. The consensus is that electronic messaging is the best way to go, but many members fear their e-mail addresses will then be accessed by disgruntled members, spammers, and solicitors. ...more

November 16, 2008

Most of us in Sun City Center are retired, right? We should be taking it easy, right? At our age we should have learned to be courteous and kind to each other, right? Well, something's not working quite right. I've only been flipped a "splendid digit" twice in my life, and both times were in our town. Once was by a gentleman who didn't like it that I had to screech my brakes to avoid hitting him as he turned his golf cart left in front of me from the right lane. The other time was by, pardon the expression, a little old lady. ...more

November 12, 2008