In Sunday's letters to the editor, there were several addressing water conservation. None mentioned the wasted water caused by county building codes. ...more

April 14, 2009

Pasta is nutritious, easy to make and satisfies vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. There's a growing demand for beneficial whole-grain and whole-wheat pastas. There's also quinoa, spelt, corn and rice flour noodles, great wheat-free options. ...more

March 28, 2009

With each hour that passes while three boaters remain lost in the body-heat sapping waters of the Gulf of Mexico, optimism that bubbled up when a fourth man was rescued Monday is fading this afternoon. ...more

March 3, 2009

The Fishin' Report angling action roundup by Nick Stubbs of Media General News Service. ...more

January 28, 2009

Anglers hoping to bag the tasty reef dwellers need to do so before gag grouper season closes February 1st. ...more

January 19, 2009

The area's best-known roadside tourist attraction is known for its mermaids and their grace and elegance underwater. ...more

December 8, 2008

Wasn't our country founded on Christian beliefs? Yes, it was. Our forefathers wanted to get away from England and be free to worship God. There must have been much enthusiasm in the beginning, even though there were hardships in this new land. However, as the centuries came and went, Christians became so accustomed to routine and common rituals of life that even now, we the people have lost our love for God. ...more

October 11, 2008

For five years now I have been taking classes at the Hotel Jacaranda through South Florida Community College. When I first started, the pool was completely enclosed, which made it great for taking classes all year round. Hurricane Charley completely demolished the enclosure and it hasn't been replaced since that time as the college stated that they couldn't afford to replace it. That was four years ago. ...more

September 20, 2008

Buying Your First Home? The federal government would like to congratulate you. ...more

September 11, 2008

Morning is just coming alive as dozens of kids enter the cold water at Avon Park High School -- half asleep and with nothing more than an internal compass to guide them to their ultimate goal. ...more

July 29, 2008