DUNEDIN -- Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and Pinellas County called on residents to drastically limit use of reclaimed water to irrigate lawns so there is enough for everyone until the recent drought is but a memory. ...more

June 11, 2008

There's lots of complaining and finger-pointing when it comes to high gas prices. But in the 35 years since our first experience with price spikes and short supplies during the OPEC embargo in 1973, our vehicles have gotten bigger and the miles we drive has increased. ...more

February 23, 2008

Regarding "Vets Euthanize Sickly Whale" (Metro, Jan. 2): Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently tried to save an ailing sperm whale that was found near the mouth of Tampa Bay. The whale was towed to shore, and reportedly will be buried. ...more

January 4, 2008

Already three days into 2008 and as I write this on the evening of Jan. 1, I have succeeded in my resolution of drastically lowering the amount of money I spend on my refreshments and doing some exercise to lose some of my excess inches around my waistline. ...more

January 3, 2008

Regarding Mr. Troyer's letter concerning the merits of an income tax for Florida. Economics 101 tells us that the broader the base for any taxes, the more money it will raise. ...more

December 20, 2007

Thanks to stabilizing fuel costs, Bay area residents might see lower electric bills next year. Progress Energy Florida and Tampa Electric, the two largest utilities in the Bay area, both said Tuesday they expect to pay less next year for natural gas, coal and other fuels they use to produce electricity and hope to pass the savings on to customers. ...more

September 5, 2007

Residents in the Tampa Bay area could see lower electric bills next year. ...more

September 4, 2007