Initially, I thought President Obama, being the initial representative of his race, just didn't want to make any waves. Everyone had to like him. Then, I assumed he was simply inexperienced and young. He would develop with time. Now, our president is a "milquetoast." By all evidence, he has no backbone. ...more

November 9, 2009

William Oehlecker of New Port Richey says Carl Orth's views on buying foreign cars are correct, ...more

May 16, 2009

I find myself actually agreeing wholeheartedly with a letter by Gabriel Read. Read wrote to encourage your readers to fill in the void taken up by our snowbirds. His emphasis was volunteerism; something of a shock because I would have expected his answer to be more government involved. ...more

April 4, 2009

For the second consecutive season, James Shields will be called upon to set the tone for the Rays on Opening Day. But this year's assignment will be a bit sweeter. ...more

March 5, 2009

What are you thinking, Bucs management? First John Lynch, now Derrick Brooks, the heart, soul and backbone of our Bucs and this community. Ditto for Warrick Dunn. ...more

February 28, 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

Doctors' Responsibility Re: Dr. David Lubin's letter (Feb. 17): Does Lubin keep open spots on his appointment calendar for patients who have not prescheduled their accidents or illnesses? ...more

February 20, 2009

A number of problems beset Jason Strunk in his first year as Plant City Raider football coach, some simply a function of his late arrival on the scene. ...more

February 18, 2009

TAMPA - After nine seasons at the University of South Florida, defensive coordinator Wally Burnham said he left to become defensive coordinator at Iowa State because "it was the right move at the right time." ...more

February 17, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - As Mitchell wrestling coach Justin Fenton talked about his six regional qualifiers, one word came to mind: backbone. ...more

February 13, 2009