Some are educators who passed away after leaving their mark. Some are leaders making a difference. Some are just strange. ...more

November 3, 2007

Dutch lawmakers who recently visited the Guantanamo Bay military prison said they were offended by a testy exchange in Washington with a senior congressional Democrat. ...more

October 28, 2007

He ran unopposed to keep his seat as a board supervisor, but last week Cory Thomason resigned from the community development district that bears his name. ...more

October 24, 2007

SAFETY HARBOR — Safety Harbor is not ready for a traffic circle. Some residents in the neighborhood where Philippe Parkway, Church Street and First Avenue North almost meet asked the city to connect the various intersections with a traffic circle. ...more

October 3, 2007

I agree with Andy Tuck's suggestion that the school superintendent be selected rather than elected. School administration is a profession with a complex skills set. We are best served by someone who meets the job's requirements and has specific experience related to our current needs e.g. upgrading FCAT scores. Because of its locale and reputation, Highlands County would attract a number of qualified candidates, most likely successful superintendents from smaller districts seeking career advancement, which is generally tied to the size of the operation. ...more

September 14, 2007