Displaying the American flag or images of the flag has been a popular thing to do since 9/11. There is, however, a long list of do's and don'ts when it comes to how and when to fly and handle the flag or use images of the flag -- federal law, in fact. When administrators at Mary Giella Elementary School decided it was time to replace their worn-out American and Florida flags, members of VFW Post 8681 were pleased to accept their invitation to use the occasion to help ensure that these rules make it through to the next generation. ...more

March 11, 2009

Fire that destroyed much of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Morrison Avenue might have done more good than harm, members say. Since the October 2007 fire, members of the Capt. Russell P. Harris/Rudy J. Santacruz VFW Post 4321 have focused on rehabilitating the building at 2010 W. Morrison Ave. Costs of construction work alone have exceeded the post's $268,000 settlement with its insurer. ...more

March 4, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - This community's 15th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday will feature marching bands, Gasparilla floats and pirates, Scout troops, military groups, politicians and civic leaders. ...more

November 5, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - This community's 15th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday will feature marching bands, Gasparilla floats and pirates, scout troops, military groups, politicians and civic leaders. ...more

November 5, 2008

Mark Herbert had spent the better part of the last 12 hours cooking 300 pounds of hog meat. ...more

September 2, 2008

New officers of the American Legion Alafia Post 148 were installed July 20 at the post by Kathryn Ferrin, commander of the 15th District. ...more

August 20, 2008

Saint Leo University held a commencement ceremony last week for about 140 students, mostly working adults and including military personnel serving at MacDill Air Force Base. ...more

June 25, 2008

It was a good thing to host a regular Bingo night 30 years ago. ...more

May 12, 2008

WILL KICK OFF NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ...more

May 11, 2008

Isabelle Hatten kept turning the lever of her front door, taking joy in how much easier it was than the old knob that was a chore to open and close. She has rheumatoid arthritis in her hands. ...more

April 27, 2008