TAMPA So you're thinking it might be nice this year — as we pay more for gas, food and, well, just about everything — to keep it all in perspective by helping others less fortunate. Maybe your heart is set on serving turkey in Metropolitan Ministries' gigantic tent on Florida Avenue. Or, perhaps, you plan to put a spare tire to good use and play Santa for Tampa's parks department. ...more

November 20, 2008

The city recently dedicated a new playground at Al Lopez Park that includes a keyboard and hopscotch area that emit sounds when stepped on - a first for parks on the East Coast, said Linda Carlo, parks and recreation department spokeswoman. ...more

November 19, 2008

A city proposal to replace walls that block four streets with hedges has been rejected by residents who want the roads reopened to traffic. ...more

November 12, 2008

With the region's drought conditions worsening, the city is still using millions of gallons of drinking water to keep lawns and flower beds green and toilets flushing. ...more

November 12, 2008

A community forum on a youth golf program at Rogers Park Golf Course will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the course, 7911 N. Willie Black Drive. ...more

November 11, 2008

Robert Surber was on his second tour of duty in Iraq when a bomb exploded near his vehicle on June 3, 2007. He and three other soldiers died in the blast. ...more

November 10, 2008

The monthly meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association on Monday morning will feature three guest speakers. ...more

November 9, 2008

Clean up after use. That has always been part of a written agreement local sports league representatives had to sign before using one of the county parks to play soccer, baseball or some other activity. ...more

November 4, 2008

Sports leagues must clean fields. ...more

November 4, 2008

In the race for the County Commission District 5 seat Republican incumbent Jack Mariano is facing a fierce challenge from former New Port Richey Councilwoman Virginia "Ginny" Miller. ...more

October 22, 2008