Down and out. It is football's most elementary pass route, executed in games played in back yards, sand lots, high school fields and the Super Bowl. A wide receiver fires straight off the line, runs 10 yards downfield, plants his inside foot and cuts hard for the sideline. ...more

February 1, 2009

You know Middle America is really nervous about the economy when an economic summit of the world's leaders can generate so much weekend buzz. ...more

November 18, 2008

This is a big election with big issues. This must be understood. As college students, we should feel obligated to become informed. Only we, as individuals, are responsible for that. Unlike the last several elections, this is not a situation where we must pick the lesser of two evils. ...more

October 5, 2008

Code Enforcement Oxymoron There is a lot of talk in county government about the idea of combining some county agencies to help save money. Combining agencies, reducing top heavy management and getting workers to respond to the real needs of the county they serve is of the utmost importance, especially today. ...more

July 11, 2008

The Florida Legislature took steps last spring to protect the integrity of the state's horse industry by passing legislation to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices, and Gov. Charlie Crist signed it without hesitation. ...more

November 24, 2007

The equation is simple: More patrols equals less crime. But budget realities limit the number of sheriff's deputies on the street. So the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking to boost its presence by recruiting enough volunteers to form a Citizen Patrol. ...more

October 27, 2007

SEBRING – When initially meeting anyone, that first impression is always important. This is especially true in business because that first encounter may be the last opportunity to convey the trust and confidence necessary for a lasting relationship. This is of utmost importance to Michael Witham, the returning chief operating officer at the Alan Jay Automotive Network since August. He believes every employee makes an impact with a customer, and each impression is important whether it's the receptionist, detail person or courtesy driver. He wants employees to decide the right thing to do. And by empowering them, their actions are decisive in satisfying the customer. Witham is the third generation growing up in an automobile dealership family. He remembers pulling weeds, washing cars, emptying trash and doing whatever needed to be done at a dealership even before he was able to drive. ...more

September 16, 2007

Berkeley Prep's Page Price is one of Hillsborough County's best distance runners, helping her school finish third in the cross country state meet last year. ...more

September 10, 2007