Two bills filed by local legislators have the potential to reignite tensions between Tampa and Hillsborough County. ...more

November 3, 2007

County commissioners narrowed the field by one Tuesday for their top legal post, but not before Commissioner Michael Cox made a final pitch for his No. 1 choice, Land O' Lakes lawyer Tim Hayes. ...more

October 24, 2007

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday everything is on track regarding the sale of the Lightning, although he believes the members of Absolute Hockey Enterprises have yet to file all of the necessary paperwork to complete the first step in the process. ...more

October 19, 2007

We hope Highlands County residents step up and take part in a survey coming next year about what they want for recreational activities in the county. This is important information, and whatever's gleaned will be used for future projects. Merritt O'Brien, chairman of the county's Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, said the 13-member board will use public response to consider recreational opportunities for area residents. Past surveys showed a need for more and better soccer facilities, as well as softball fields. We have both in the recently opened complex near Sebring High School. Perhaps hiking or biking trails are wanted. Or maybe more nice public parks and recreational areas are needed on local lakes. We all know the recent debate centering around ATV riders and their lack of a place to call their own. Whatever the needs, the board will consider it. ...more

October 19, 2007

John Russell considers himself a loyal Democrat. The former Republican changed his party affiliation and voted against then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush in the 2000 presidential election. Since then, he has been a vehement critic of the Bush administration's policies on the war in Iraq, health care, energy and national security. ...more

October 18, 2007

The six members of our seven-member board want to remove the the president and make her a director. Please advise about the procedure or where in the statutes or administrative code this is. ...more

October 6, 2007

Residents living in The Enclave know a barbecue among neighbors can happen anytime. ...more

October 3, 2007

What is a community redevelopment district? In 1969, the Florida Legislature passed a bill enabling local governments to create community redevelopment districts and community redevelopment agencies to work in those districts. Currently, there are more than 178 CRAs operating across the state. ...more

September 23, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist is thinking about selling the state lottery to a private investor who would pay enough to solve the state's immediate budget problems. He should think again. ...more

September 18, 2007

With three spots up for grabs, voting members on Tuesday elected three residents to the board of directors for the Westchase Community Association. ...more

September 15, 2007