Speaking of CSX, when House members finally gathered to discuss the transportation bill, the measure looked nothing like it had. In its place was a 171-page strike-all amendment that replaced every word. ...more

May 11, 2008

the taxpayers. ...more

May 11, 2008

Detectives in Manatee County arrested two men on Saturday in connection with an April home invasion on Anna Maria Island during which a woman was tied up after the homeowner was lured from the house. ...more

May 4, 2008

Plant City quarterback Techonqueyha Shaw had a self-imposed debt to her teammates for getting into a car accident a year ago that sidelined her for the playoffs. ...more

May 3, 2008

So is your son or daughter having Special K as an after school snack? And do you know we're not talking cereal? ...more

February 20, 2008

So is your son or daughter having Special K as an after school snack? And do you know we're not talking cereal? ...more

February 20, 2008

The phone things "I am away from my desk" or "Your call is important to us" has reached the ridiculous stage. We are either on hold or waiting for a call back. Many of us are not computer literate or are handicapped and just can't communicate with a computer. Some people do not own one. Right now I just listened to a robot tell me I was caller number one. After five minutes of commercial it told me I was still caller number one. ...more

February 13, 2008

A gourmet chef who practices her culinary artistry in the wine-loving region of Tuscany will make a three-day visit to Southern Hills Plantation this week. ...more

February 7, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - For singles seeking a literate Valentine this year, the Land O' Lakes Branch Library will host a free Book Lover's Speed Dating activity from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the library, 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O' Lakes. ...more

February 7, 2008

Gourmet Italian chef demonstrates her culinary skills at Southern Hills Plantation this week. ...more

February 6, 2008