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

The presidential candidates have discussed quite a few issues in this campaign. Strangely, though, voters have heard little about homeland security. ...more

September 21, 2008

This time we survey the political landscape in Pasco County Commission District 5. Republican Jack Mariano, the incumbent, will face challenger Rich Jenkins in the Aug. 26 primary. In November, Democrat Virginia "Ginny" Miller will take on the winner of that contest. District 5 takes in northwestern Pasco but all County Commission seats are elected on a countywide basis. ...more

August 2, 2008

County commissioners didn't need another reminder of the bleakness of the Hernando County economy. ...more

July 23, 2008

Says market will improve when existing homes are sold. ...more

July 22, 2008

It's time to put an end to the charade that no one ever believed. ...more

July 19, 2008

The city's newest park, on Broadway at an entrance to the city's busy downtown retailing and entertainment district, is in one of the most visible places in town. ...more

May 24, 2008

In a just world, the defeat in the Legislature of a questionable proposal to buy a CSX track for a commuter train in the Orlando area would not hurt independent efforts in the Tampa Bay area to build its own rail project. ...more

May 11, 2008

Hillsborough County's goal to become a regional economic hub based on the biotechnology industry will be enhanced with our focus today on building a clean, green environment. ...more

February 16, 2008

Residents' vision of Safety Harbor's future became a hot topic when candidates for two City Commission seats debated the issues Tuesday night at City Hall. The forum was sponsored by the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and League of Woman Voters. ...more

January 18, 2008