Did the Philadelphia Eagles suffer a collective concussion? It looks like the players' brains have been scrambled. ...more

January 6, 2010

We asked a sampling of area residents what they resolved to accomplish in 2010. Here are their responses. ...more

January 6, 2010

I'm not big on making New Year's resolutions, primarily because I'm not big on keeping New Year's resolutions. But I've decided one needs to be made in relation to this job and it's a simple one: Be honest. ...more

January 1, 2010

Looking back on the year with part being a dependent district and part being independent, I am amazed the extent that the Spring Hill Board of Fire Commissioners got to avoid doing any actual work to manage the district. ...more

January 1, 2010

One of the jobs that every caregiver will have to perform is the daily dispensing of medications. Dealing with all the new drugs in today's world, this task can become extremely confusing. In a 24-hour period, one may have to administer medications as much as four or five times, possibly more. ...more

December 31, 2009

Look at the state of affairs in this country and we see what dire straits our economy is in. The deficit is at an all-time high and employment is at an all-time low. In order to boost the economy, the banks are still offering adjustable rate mortgages, which in the long run will cause more foreclosures. ...more

December 26, 2009

Q. I am rather new to this area, and as I have always worked for big corporations, I am very new to small business. I presently work at a business I would like to own. The owner has offered to sell me the franchise. I am very intrigued by the possibility of owning this business, but have zero experience from which to draw. I am 50 years old, in good health, willing to work hard and have very good credit (but no cash). My husband is very supportive of this idea and will be a very large presence in running this franchise. However, he is still years from retirement and generally puts 40 to 50 hours into his job weekly. Could you possibly direct me to the type of advisor that would be the most helpful? I don't know how viable an option this would be, and while I don't want to pass up an opportunity to increase our retirement nest egg, I don't want to jump into something that could become an albatross. I appreciate your time and input on this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you. ...more

December 23, 2009

Scott Parlett has been around pool decks nearly all of his life. It began at 4, when he would tag along with his father, Ron, to swim meets. His dad was the Leto High swim coach, and in between events he'd teach his son the basics of swimming. ...more

December 23, 2009

In two weeks Brian Moynihan will take on what is sure to be the toughest job of his career: Running the nation's biggest bank. ...more

December 18, 2009

The entrance ramp from the Pinellas Bayway to Interstate 275 is expected to remain closed until Thursday as workers repair a hole created by an out-of-control cement mixer, the Florida Department of Transportation said this morning. ...more

December 15, 2009