PORT RICHEY – Sod has been laid along the recently constructed entrance on U.S. 19 for Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, but the construction project still has a long way to go. ...more

June 25, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Reaching higher and into the future is where Dennis Murphy, owner and president of New Port Lincoln Mercury is heading. A native of Miami, Murphy relocated to New Port Richey in May 1979 to open New Port Lincoln Mercury. ...more

June 21, 2008

At first glance, a passerby might think a sign on the little building on 12th Street proclaiming WINGS Empowerment Center is yet another place to eat in the historic downtown district. ...more

June 14, 2008

Ground operations began Monday at the Phoenix landing site at Mars' north pole, with the latest images from the robotic lander showing a bizarre, checkerboard-type landscape apparently carved by the movement of ice lying only inches beneath the surface. ...more

May 27, 2008

The day's extreme wind conditions warning came early for Phil Mickelson when the defending champ's visor blew off his head and into water on the opening hole. ...more

May 12, 2008

The news that a Tampa alternative fuel corporation wants to build an ethanol plant in Venus is interesting. At first glance, it seems like a good deal for Highlands County by creating more jobs and allowing the county to get more involved in the renewable energy industry. It also could be beneficial to local growers. United States EnviroFuels has been awarded $7 million grant to build the plant that – if it is permitted – would initially produce 20 million gallons a year. ...more

January 27, 2008

At first glance, the scenery of the 14th annual Tampa Am skateboarding contest at the Skatepark of Tampa on Sunday resembled an underground rock concert rather than a competition featuring the top amateur skateboarders in the world. ...more

January 21, 2008

With less than a week of holiday baking and shopping left, many of us are thinking about how to create a festive dessert for our family gatherings. ...more

December 20, 2007

Recently, I heard on the radio that the city of Clearwater had placed dead last as a desirable retirement destination. The poll cited too many old people as the reason for its lack of appeal. ...more

December 14, 2007

Last week, I discussed the blind faith that is leading media executives to invest heavily in online ventures at the expense of print. This week: Will the Internet ever be profitable? ...more

December 5, 2007