While it was interesting to read the article on the first page of the Business section concerning Morris Funeral Chapel becoming a certified "veterans provider," it seems to lead readers to believe that this site might be the only such organization in Highlands County to provide such services to veterans and their families. ...more

October 26, 2009

The state of Florida is facing an unprecedented budget crisis. Our lawmakers will be meeting in special session in early January, where they will need to make difficult decisions to address the pressing needs of our state. One area of the budget under consideration is the Medicaid hospice benefit. Because of that, I am writing on behalf of some of our most vulnerable citizens, the terminally ill and their families that receive dedicated end of life care from hospice organizations across the state. The demographics of hospice patients might surprise you. Along with our aging population and cancer patients, hospice organizations also care for children, teens, young and middle-aged adults, heart disease patients, Alzheimer's patients and kidney disease patients. Anyone of any age diagnosed with a terminal illness is able to receive hospice care, where healthcare professionals and trained volunteers address all medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. ...more

December 30, 2008

Crystal Romano, wife of T.J. Romano, and daughter of Kenny and Marci Wiggins, all of Plant City, showed up for the largest audition ever for the Tampa Bay Lightning Girl competition, and came out a winner. She was one of 14 selected to cheer the Tampa Bay hockey team on during the season. ...more

November 26, 2007

Volunteers will canvass West Pasco neighborhoods in October and November for the Kids Against Hunger food drive. ...more

September 22, 2007