Let's move on I am over this useless loss of life that we are seeing daily in two very unnecessary wars. ...more

October 29, 2009

Lawn Lunacy With water supplies having dwindled to the level they have here in Florida it makes no sense ... for Floridians to continue their maniacal quest for lush green lawns. It's certainly irrational to allow homeowners' associations to maintain their water guzzling "St. Augustine Grass Only" rules. ...more

March 22, 2009

Apparently, St. Petersburg has had enough with the lawn watering scofflaws. Instituting the $175 fine for each watering violation will hopefully encourage residents, who place green lawns above the need to save water, to comply. ...more

March 17, 2009

Right now, I have to confess that I'm seriously ticked off. And this time I'm not talking about the economy. This time I'm talking about our water supply. ...more

March 4, 2009

Scientists have long known that the nitrogen that makes your lawn green also chokes the oxygen out of water, making it hard for fish, crabs, shrimp and other marine life to breathe. ...more

January 11, 2009

Many Tampa Bay area residents have been living with watering restrictions for more than 12 years, and it's only been a minor inconvenience to people who like to maintain green lawns and landscapes - at least those conservation-minded enough to follow the rules. ...more

November 15, 2008

Every day for almost two years, Annie Horne could not help but notice the rundown, vacant condominium complex that flanked the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace where she is employed. ...more

September 10, 2008

It started as the story of two little pigs. They were scrawny little things when they came trotting out of the woods, half-starved and looking for salvation. ...more

June 12, 2008

It started as the story of two little pigs. They were scrawny little things when they came trotting out of the woods, half-starved and looking for salvation ...more

June 11, 2008