The thing that caused Jack Whitney's love of coin collecting to blossom was a 14-ounce tobacco can. ...more

January 1, 2010

They arrived at the Mayflower with pennies in hand to pay their fare and cardboard telescopes for their first glimpse at the New World. ...more

December 2, 2009

They arrived at the Mayflower with pennies in hand to pay their fare and cardboard telescopes for their first glimpse at the New World. ...more

December 2, 2009

Friday morning as a Rotary volunteer I worked the Salvation Army Circle for Cash and Cans. Giving is definitely down with our economy. However, nickels and dimes do count and they add up so next time you see a bell ringer and don't have any folding money just give your change. It all adds up. ...more

November 28, 2009

our oceans. There are currently two bills up for discussion in the Senate that would allow offshore drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, an area teeming with marine wildlife and valuable fisheries. ...more

August 26, 2009

Young graduates, we apologize for handing you so many turbulences to tackle: a war, inflation, debt, political unrest and an uncertain future. But before you put blame and shame on us, let me share this with you. ...more

May 29, 2009

If you see pennies laying on the ground this week in Tampa, pick them up. CiCi's Pizza early this morning scattered one million around sidewalks in the United States, specially marked with a sticker worth a free meal at CiCi's. ...more

March 30, 2009

James Paino is not stupid. Nor does he consider himself particularly gullible. ...more

March 26, 2009

When Jennifer Sisco heard about the rally in Tallahassee next week, she sprang into action. ...more

March 13, 2009

Dear Abby: My new boyfriend, "Paul," and I seem to discover good qualities in each other every time we get together. I think he's wonderful. Recently, though, he said he has noticed something about me that he considers rude. ...more

March 1, 2009