During a time when so many are facing hardship, Land O' Lakes artist Leonardo Villanueva just released a CD he is anticipating will bring the light of "hope" into people's hearts. ...more

February 18, 2009

Watching Circuit City in its final days before closing is painful for most people in Highlands County. Landing that major electronics store was a big deal and added a new level of shopping in this area. All we can hope for now is that another similar business takes its place. ...more

February 18, 2009

Late-night talk shows have had a lot of fun at the expense of the Tampa Bay Rays. ...more

October 24, 2008

When I think of eating out, the first question that comes to my mind isn't "Where should we go?" It's "Can we afford it?" ...more

October 15, 2008

I'm writing this on behalf of my adopted Florida mom. Her name is Lorayne Januskiewicz. Lately she's been having some rough times. She's been very down in the dumps for sometime, financially and emotionally, and also has had far more than her share of illnesses. ...more

August 31, 2008

T.J. Lee blocked a punt and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown with 1:52 left to help East Carolina stun No. 17 Virginia Tech 27-22 on Saturday. ...more

August 31, 2008

Even during these uncertain economic times, women are scrubbing, kneading and exfoliating away their stress at day spas and salons. ...more

July 10, 2008

Retailers, home builders and many manufacturers should brace for even more rough times ahead, a somber Federal Reserve suggested Wednesday amid growing fears that the United States might be sliding into recession. ...more

January 17, 2008

Well, I can still remember the Depression days, in 1930, when I was a small child. We all had it pretty rough. My father worked for the W.P.A., which was a government job, which was started by the government for poor and needy families. I remember as a small girl making trips to our local fire department for free milk and bread. The school board furnished us children our shoes and a milk lunch each day for the needy families. Yes, there were many charities in those days and our family was so thankful and grateful for their help. There was so much love and support in those days. ...more

October 26, 2007

The SPCA Suncoast offers a month of 'howliday' fun with thousands of lights, open houses, low-cost microchips and photos with Santa Claws, or rather, Claus. ...more

October 24, 2007