A Christmas tree is a symbol of holiday giving, and this year, two area agencies are using traditional tree ornaments to provide help for people in need. ...more

December 9, 2009

Sputtering economy? Budgets on the brink? Bah, humbug! At Bay area churches, the show must go on. As in Christmas pageants. ...more

December 6, 2009

The show will go on, as congregations plan celebrations to keep the focus on the true meaning of the holiday. ...more

December 4, 2009

It has been a long struggle for Novlette Thompson. She came from Jamaica as a young woman, leaving four children behind with her estranged husband while she looked for work and a better life in this country. ...more

November 27, 2009

It's a sacrifice, but I am willing to save our community $500,000 and assist Tampa Bay Water in picking the best company to repair our reservoir. ("Reservoir consultant could get $1 million," Metro, Oct. 17). My fee would be cut rate. I'd only charge $400,000. The financial sacrifice would be nothing compared to the reward of service to the public. ...more

October 21, 2009

In September Troop 610's Harrison Hatcher of Riverview became one of a small brotherhood in the history of Boy Scouting to have earned all 121 merit badges. ...more

October 21, 2009

In September, Troop 610's Harrison Hatcher of Riverview became one of a sparse number in the history of Scouting to have earned all 121 merit badges. ...more

October 21, 2009

For 16 years, Habitat for Humanity has built homes for low-income families in Hernando County. ...more

April 1, 2009

Lack of funding could put local Habitat for Humanity on hold ...more

March 30, 2009

Even in hard times, there are always those willing to contribute to a worthy cause, either with their checkbooks or in sweat equity. The community has come up with both. ...more

February 14, 2009