One hundred eighty-eight: That number is less than half of the number of "gifted" students we have in Hernando County. That is the number who signed up for the new gifted center at Explorer K-8. The first question that comes to mind is: What happens to the rest of the gifted students? Are they now left without the proper classes and education that is geared for them? ...more

June 6, 2008

Plant High School senior Manuela Munoz Alvarez is the recipient of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Student of the Month Award for May. The award was presented May 21 at the chamber's luncheon at the Centre Club, which was sponsored by Tbay Tutoring. ...more

June 4, 2008

It is time America woke up to the fact that the females of our species have an extraordinary chance to promote their gender, a chance of a life time. A chance to force equality in the workplace, equal pay for equal work; ladies have proven their leadership all over the world. Who better to lead us in this time of greed and corruption to lead and change the direction of these United States. Honor all your mothers in the 2008 presidential election by electing a woman for president. ...more

May 5, 2008

SEBRING — Shanice Battles was a bit nervous when she first found out she was pregnant, but by the time Ja'marion Ford was born April 20, she was much more prepared, thanks to her regular visits with Healthy Families Highlands. ...more

May 2, 2008

As one who has resided in three countries, and seeing how efficient social medicine and solar energy works, I relate some problems being faced today by America over foolish and unwise actions of greedy corporate Americans. ...more

February 23, 2008

Editor: This is in response to the Feb. 2 op-ed page column by Sierra Mision, the Gulf High School student, urging people not to celebrate the passage of Amendment No. 1. Before she makes those sorts of statements, she should wait until she is a homeowner with responsibilities. How much is she personally paying for her education? ...more

February 12, 2008

Norma McCulliss of Palm Harbor urges support for the Lupus Foundation of America. ...more

January 29, 2008

Regarding "Respite In Clinton-Obama Racial Row" (Our Opinion, Jan. 16): I do believe that Senator Clinton was complimenting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King needed someone to champion the legislation and sign it into law. ...more

January 21, 2008

Whether this letter be in response to those recently expressing consternation of our federal government or to those who may simply question the direction of Highlands County's elected officials, my message remains the same. The familiar phrase, "Of the people, by the people, for the people" means a great deal to me. In my opinion and quite simply put, "Of the people" signifies that we, the citizens, have given or allowed our government certain powers, which also means that we may restrict them as well. "By the people" then gives us the authority to decide those who will serve in elected positions. "For the people," as I read it, implies that those elected are charged with the responsibility to recognize each person's circumstance and to make proper and just decisions accordingly. This is not an enviable position to be in, for sure. In my life, I've found there are times when doing the right thing is not necessarily popular. Equally, I've come to understand that what's popular is not always right. ...more

January 21, 2008

Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful is in need of volunteers for its eighth annual litter cleanup campaign this month. ...more

January 9, 2008