The collapse of Wall Street and the freeze of credit markets can be traced to one unlikely culprit: Cindy Crawford. ...more

October 8, 2008

I read recently about local government's decisions to allow several large tracts in Hardee County to be developed in major fashion. This brought sadness to my heart. Pastoral views from my truck window may soon be replaced with construction cranes and vegetation destruction. ...more

July 9, 2008

My husband and I would like to thank the employees of Albertsons for the years of enjoyment in grocery shopping that we have experienced at their store. We loved the fact that the parking lot was large and well maintained (no carts rolling around, and no litter.) We enjoyed the fact that we could wipe the handles of the cart with the free Handiwipes, which prevented us from picking up a virus. We appreciated the clean well lit, wide aisles which were swept two or three times a day. ...more

July 7, 2008

You, the volunteers, have been the strength of our organization since its beginnings a few short years ago. Without your support, many would have waited seemingly endless lengths of time, just to have a roof repaired after the hurricanes, or a wheelchair ramp installed merely to be able to get outside into the fresh air or see a doctor. You have made a difference, a very big difference. You have helped Rebuilding Together serve the needs of over 300 homeowners since 2004; people without the means to keep their homes safe and sound, people without limbs and the simple ability to move about, disabled veterans, and elderly people who can't manage so many basic tasks. ...more

January 8, 2008