Regarding the Sen. Mike Bennett builder or growth bill passed by the Legislature but opposed by all four senators representing the Tampa area and its suburbs, along with Polk County Sen. Paula Dockery: ...more

May 22, 2009

Why don't people handle change well? Do they have mixed feelings about embracing the future, fear of leaving the past, or perhaps it's just plain obstinacy that hinders the transition of acceptance? Anytime someone is different, an anomaly from the status quo, there is a sense of reluctance to allow the person or group of people into that coveted spot of the inner circle. ...more

March 25, 2009

Many young, naïve and politically re-educated youth, struggling poor and the over indulged credit abusers believe they are entitled to an upgraded lifestyle. ...more

February 27, 2009

Steve Spurrier, the coach who made it great to be a Florida Gator, has more than a passing interest in tonight's BCS Championship Game. ...more

January 8, 2009

Another bloodless revolution took place on Nov. 4... ...more

November 7, 2008

Alert citizens residing within the cozy confines of Pasco County can be forgiven if they are not caught up in, oh, what was it MSNBC.com called it? Ah, here it is: "Beltway Buzzes Over Obama Transition." ...more

November 7, 2008

As a registered Republican, I was appalled to receive another flyer from the Police Benevolent Association defaming Susan Benton, the Democratic candidate for sheriff. This political advertisement states it was paid for by the Florida PBA Justice PAC, and it was independent of any candidate. What a bold face lie when it instructed me to vote "No" for Susan Benton on Nov. 4 It is rather clear the PBA, from a previous flyer as well as this one, is supporting outsider Ron Grimming, as it did for the FHP position. In addition, I feel this mailing was planned to arrive at Highlands County homes one day prior to a complimentary Ron Grimming paid political announcement. This planned attack has convinced me to vote "Yes" for Susan Benton, not only because of its audacity of telling me how to vote, but also because of its affiliation with Ron Grimming, despite the fact it claims no allegiance to a candidate. What duplicity! ...more

October 24, 2008

We hear it every election season: Candidates for political office seldom give straight answers. Instead, much of what we learn about them comes from political advertisements developed by their opponents and special-interest groups. ...more

September 24, 2008

The tears alone were worthy of a spot in the Hall of Fame. ...more

July 15, 2008

As we mature, most of us learn that having secrets is harmful to developing wholesome relationships. ...more

July 3, 2008