People in the Palm Harbor should take part in a committee's exploration of turning the area of unincorporated Pinellas County into a city. ...more

February 12, 2008

The time has come where the middle class taxpayer is just about stretched to the limit financially. The new homestead exemption helped somewhat, but the local governments will need additional taxes to keep the level of services they offer, especially law enforcement. ...more

February 6, 2008

It's obvious mistakes were made with the state's purchase of risky mortgage-backed investments. Heads have rolled. But now that the dust is settling, it's unfair and probably illegal to punish counties such as Hillsborough that didn't rush to withdraw all their money. ...more

December 21, 2007

Singing Its Praises The Orange Blossom Song! Ever since I heard about the search for a new Florida song, I've been humming it. When I was in elementary school in St. Petersburg in the 1940s, all Pinellas County schools were singing it. I do hope that it becomes the new Florida song. The new verses expand the vision of a 21st century Florida. ...more

December 16, 2007

If next-door neighbors compare property-tax bills in almost any part of town, one in every three of them is likely to be furious about the inequities. The other two might sympathize. ...more

December 9, 2007

Costs Are Still Low Regarding 'Quarterback Needed In Transit Drive' (Our Opinion, Oct. 14): ...more

October 27, 2007

Paul Ranger eyed down Rodney Pelley in the corner as the two bore down on a loose puck along the wall during the season opener against New Jersey. Each player lowered their shoulder in preparation for full-force contact in a 50/50 battle for the puck. ...more

October 10, 2007