We all know current economic times are stressful; there is a significant lack of funds coming into our state and local government. Our schools are suffering losses in income. I have read reports that Highlands County will need to operate with at least 30 less teachers next year. My basic question is, can we continue to offer quality education to our students with 30 fewer teachers? ...more

March 19, 2009

Have you noticed how many extinct words are working their way back into everyday conversations? Words like economize, budget, save and no, as well as brief phrases such as "just one" or "a small one please." ...more

March 6, 2009

Many young, naïve and politically re-educated youth, struggling poor and the over indulged credit abusers believe they are entitled to an upgraded lifestyle. ...more

February 27, 2009

After years of lax growth controls, Pasco County officials charted a refreshing new course more than two years ago by approving a much-needed rewrite of the comprehensive land use plan, the road map for orderly development. ...more

December 3, 2008

In the midst of a bear market, Tom Payant, the CEO and chairman of Payant Financial Plaza in Sun City Center, said he spends a lot of time on the phone easing his client's many fears. Meanwhile, Payant and other Sun City Center financial advisors continue to brave the financial jungle. ...more

November 5, 2008

Welcome to a new day for The Tampa Tribune. What you hold isn't just another newspaper redesign. This is a different newspaper to fit the lives of busy readers like you who are hungry for useful, relevant information. ...more

October 5, 2008

Just getting chosen for "Survivor" is something of an ordeal, but at least the next one starts close to home. CBS has announced a casting call for "Survivor 18" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23 at The Venue, 2675 Ulmerton Road in St. Petersburg. ...more

June 11, 2008

Sarasota County announced today a new tobacco-free hiring policy. ...more

May 19, 2008

Doesn't it seem like every time you turn on your TV set or open your newspaper, you see an advertisement for a new financial product? ...more

February 17, 2008

Vote 'Yes' On Amendment 1 It is important to Vote "Yes" on Amendment 1 today. This is our first step as taxpayers towards tax reform. This is the tax relief we taxpayers need while working towards real reform. I hear opponents say that this amendment is not enough. Then I hear opponents say it's too much and government will be unable to provide services. Which is it? Don't ask the opponents of Amendment 1 because they don't know. I can tell you that this is the first step and we must vote "Yes' on 1!" ...more

January 28, 2008