No site has been located and there is no money set aside to build a new YMCA in Wesley Chapel. ...more

January 11, 2009

Scoring more than 1,200 votes, Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who belongs to Patricia and Robin Patterson of New Port Richey, has been named one of the top 10 canine finalists in USA Today's Marley & Me photo contest. ...more

January 10, 2009

A closing date has been announced, but there might not be enough left on the shelves to make it that far. ...more

January 9, 2009

The year 2009 has dawned. In the nation's capital, Barack Obama and Congress will soon begin trying to pull the nation out of a severe recession. We just hope they don't do anything to delay the recovery that would happen on its own, absent major interference from the political sector. In Tallahassee, state lawmakers will soon tackle a $2.3 billion budget shortfall. Here's hoping they don't try to solve that problem with taxes that invariably fail to raise the amounts of revenue their supporters claim. ...more

January 3, 2009

This Chris Stein might not be as well known as the guitarist of the same name who was a co-founder of the new wave rock band Blondie. But the 20-year-old New Port Richey singer and rising star hopes to change that in the near future. ...more

January 1, 2009

"American Idol" move over: Local singers, dancers, musicians, bands, comedians and other performers ages 5 through 25 are invited to audition for the annual Chasco Fiesta Talent Search showcase. ...more

December 26, 2008

"American Idol," move over! Local singers, dancers, musicians, bands, comedians and other performers age 5 to 25 are invited to audition for the annual Chasco Fiesta Talent Search showcase. Aspiring stars must sign up now for the 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, auditions at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd. ...more

December 17, 2008

Man's best friend and other friendly pets are invited to join Santa Claus for a fundraiser benefitting the SPCA Suncoast Shelter, a nonprofit organization supported entirely through private donations. ...more

December 13, 2008

'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. But eat and drink too much and the merriment will come to an abrupt end the next time you step on the scale. ...more

December 10, 2008

Don Perna, a winter resident of the Hudson area, says the cleanliness of area roads leave a lot to be desired. ...more

December 6, 2008