For the record, I do not share Debbie Moore's anger ("Selfish people," Letters, Dec. 22) or Theressa Placke's naivete ("Ignorant tirade," Letters, Dec. 27) toward the baby boomer generation. However, "selfish" would be the perfect word to define this generation of Americans. ...more

January 1, 2010

LAND O' LAKES - No one ever lost an election or a vote in the Legislature overestimating Mike Fasano's charm. Whatever other skills the veteran lawmaker and current state senator brings to a political showdown, he packs them in a velvet glove. ...more

November 15, 2009

I read with interest the article, "Debit card overdrafts a boon for banks," (Sept. 20). Isn't a debit card overdraft the same as a bounced check? ...more

September 23, 2009

You've got to love Charlie Crist. With so much negative energy pressing on this economy, the governor's "I believe in Florida" message stands as an inspiration and a lesson in functional economics. ...more

March 11, 2009

You've got to love Charlie Crist. With so much negative energy pressing on this economy, the governor's "I believe in Florida" message stands as an inspiration and a lesson in functional economics. ...more

March 11, 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

Most of us felt better after hearing President Barack Obama reassure the nation Tuesday night that today's hard times are merely a prelude to future greatness. ...more

February 26, 2009

indeed, deserves - flourishes of attention. Publicly praising a dutiful employee, for instance. Reiterating abiding affection for a spouse. Telling the offspring you're proud of them, and explaining why. ...more

January 23, 2009

Melissa J. Berry doesn't mind prancing around in public in her underwear. But the 24-year-old model and lingerie football league player draws the line at a former boyfriend - a safe dating expert - posting nude and intimate photos of her on the internet. ...more

December 24, 2008

As a consistent and determined advocate on behalf of liberty and personal responsibility, This Space is second-to-none in its empathy with all who decry the recent spate of government bailouts for foundering industries. Those corporate captains who have come, hat-in-hand, fresh from private jets to lament precarious times - hoist them on their own platinum petards. ...more

December 3, 2008