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U.S. Sugar: Secrecy Allowed Buyout To Take Shape
For the past seven months, Gov. Charlie Crist and his staff have been talking in secret with U.S. Sugar Corp. about buying all its holdings in South Florida. ...more
June 26, 2008
With USF Affiliation, Byrd Center Can Focus On Alzheimer's Research
It's good to see former state Speaker Johnnie Byrd and other directors of the Alzheimer's center come to their senses. ...more
June 24, 2008
Byrd Institute Board Approves Plan To Affiliate With USF
The struggle over the independence of the Byrd Alzheimer's center eased Friday when the institute's board agreed to affiliate with the University of South Florida. ...more
June 21, 2008
Fireworks Too Hot To Handle?
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Abuse of fireworks in West Pasco backyards usually lights the fuses on tempers of area residents about every Fourth of July. Despite complaints, officials say there is little they can do about individuals buying and setting off illegal fireworks, such as bottle rockets. ...more
June 21, 2008
Palm Harbor Coalition to Discuss Sheriff's Budget
PALM HARBOR -- The impact of proposed county budget cuts on Sheriff's Office services to Palm Harbor, Ozona and Crystal Beach and how successful a second attempt at turning the area into a city are scheduled to be discussed at two Palm Harbor Community Coalition town meetings slated for later this month. ...more
June 14, 2008
S.C. To Become 1st In Nation With 'I Believe' License Plates
South Carolina's lieutenant governor announced Thursday that he is willing to put up $4,000 of his own money so his state can become the first in the nation to issue "I Believe" license plates with the image of a cross and a stained glass window. ...more
June 13, 2008
Seagrass Bill Add-On Raises Concerns For Some
Experts sometimes describe the swishy underwater habitat as a nursery, other times a fish factory. ...more
June 4, 2008
Group's Giant Confederate Flag Flies In The Face Of Good Taste
It's understandable that members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans don't want their loved ones or heritage to be forgotten. Who does? ...more
June 4, 2008
TaxWatch List Pecks At 'Turkeys'
The Tampa Bay area's transportation authority appeared Friday on Florida TaxWatch's list of "budget turkeys," raising the specter of a possible funding veto for a second straight year. ...more
May 31, 2008
Lawmakers Unscramble Legislative Issues
Offshore oil drilling, the budget squeeze and the declining economy were among the topics at an annual breakfast where local lawmakers shared with the community highlights of the recent legislative session. ...more
May 31, 2008
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