While attending the Spring Lake Improvement District's board meeting, I was disappointed to hear the statements of a group of people who apparently banded together to dominate the microphone during the open discussion period. Many times, there were rounds of applause after one of the group members made statements based on their agenda opposing the SLID purchase of the golf course. In most all cases, their points or references to them had been already addressed and answered by the qualified experts: Gary Ritter, director of South Florida Water Management, Craig Wrathell, the district's financial advisor, and Gene Schriner, district engineer. The board members made many statements and points indicating their extensive involvement and research regarding the purchase of the course. ...more

March 24, 2009

The organizers of two unofficial Florida inaugural parties in the nation's capital that will feature appearances by top state politicians are relying on big donations from corporations and lobbyists to help put on their events. ...more

January 3, 2009

It'll be a while before police in the small Pasco municipality of Port Richey know if the new red-light camera system on U.S. 19 will habitually deter lead-footed motorists who drive irresponsibly and risk innocent lives. ...more

July 16, 2008

Progress Energy seems to have pulled a fast one on Hernando County homeowners. ...more

May 6, 2008