Lawn Lunacy With water supplies having dwindled to the level they have here in Florida it makes no sense ... for Floridians to continue their maniacal quest for lush green lawns. It's certainly irrational to allow homeowners' associations to maintain their water guzzling "St. Augustine Grass Only" rules. ...more

March 22, 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

After a dismal start to 2009, business people see more pain ahead, expecting no improvement in economic conditions till late this year at the earliest. ...more

March 5, 2009

Even an optimist like Gov. Charlie Crist recognizes when times are tough. But on Tuesday he predicted a better future for Florida if lawmakers can put political differences aside and work together to create jobs, promote clean energy and keep schools strong. ...more

March 3, 2009

The banks may need a bigger bailout. The government is mulling another multibillion-dollar aid package for Bank of America Corp., raising the possibility that much more taxpayer money will be needed to keep the banking industry from edging back toward the abyss. ...more

January 16, 2009

Despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, consumer confidence among Floridians rose in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership, a University of Florida study found. ...more

December 30, 2008

Despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, consumer confidence among Floridians rose in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership, a University of Florida study found. ...more

December 29, 2008

The holiday season is here again and it is perhaps a good idea to remember that the holidays can bring depressive reactions. ...more

December 3, 2008

Sen. John McCain of Arizona, acknowledging that he's an underdog in the race for president, hopes to put together a more aggressive campaign in the final 22 days to make a comeback nationally and in Florida. ...more

October 13, 2008