A lot of good people around here are searching for ways to stimulate the economy. What our economy needs, and what the national economy needs, have some things in common and quite a few differences. What we really need is getting some construction moving. ...more

March 12, 2009

Many politicians, editorialists and citizens have weighed in on the recent decision by State Farm to withdraw from Florida's property insurance market. Some of the comments have derided the decision. These comments sometimes emanate from a lack of understanding of the issues and, unfortunately, others come from people who know better. ...more

February 14, 2009

Shouting up to workers on the roof of the downtown fire station, Sebring Fire Chief Brad Batz asked about the caulking on the parapets as electricians, plumbers and carpenters put the finishing touches on the major renovation project. ...more

August 15, 2008

Although gas prices have come down a bit in the last week, the news continues to be depressing. ...more

August 4, 2008

Good Samaritans have helped the elderly woman who was fined when she couldn't remove a weather-torn mobile home from her lot. ...more

July 31, 2008

Two employees of the Pinellas County public works department involved in a grand jury investigation into a controversial land deal were demoted Friday. ...more

October 20, 2007

CLEARWATER - Two employees of the Pinellas County public works department involved in a grand jury investigation into a controversial land deal were demoted Friday. ...more

October 19, 2007

As the TAT Civic Association continues struggling to recover from the 2004 hurricanes, members will host a bond rally from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the still-damaged clubhouse, 3210 Darlington Road. ...more

October 19, 2007