Moratorium Magic In the first wave of development in Florida, there was too much water so the Army Corp of Engineers dug canals to drain land. Now there is too little water to support development in many suburban areas, so the Legislature is considering Senate Bill 2424, which would essentially give the state control of water distribution and price. In other words, the state could divert water from rural areas to provide continued development in metro areas like Tampa and St. Pete. ...more

March 31, 2009

Nazdar The annual community meeting is today at 2 p.m. at the Masaryktown Community Center on Lincoln Avenue. One position is open, and the candidates are Angelina Pruitt and Mynika Levesque. ...more

January 18, 2009

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? "Welcome to Christmas at the White House." These words greet all visitors before entering the enchanting winter wonderland created by Nancy and Bill White, who live beyond Lorida. ...more

December 17, 2008

At one time, this bright red sailboat was someone's pride and joy. A sleek 30-footer with a comfy cabin and Fiberglas hull, this vessel would be perfect for sailing Tampa Bay on a sunny day or even an overnight trip into the Gulf. ...more

August 6, 2008

Four derelict and abandoned boats, three of which are sunk in the Davis Islands Seaplane Basin, will be yanked from the sandy bottom today. ...more

August 5, 2008

A walk down the main hallway in South Florida Community College's Building T leads to Lorrie Key's pride and joy in the renovated structure. ...more

July 24, 2008

Decriminalize Drugs Regarding "Semi-Subs, Used To Carry Drugs, May Be Outlawed" (Metro, June 27): ...more

July 3, 2008

The labor and delivery of this cherished creation is unlike any other these women may have experienced. ...more

May 28, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY — A motorcycle crash put Tom Krehl into a coma, and when he came out of it he learned that someone had taken away the 47-foot sailboat that was his pride and joy. ...more

May 12, 2008

Sometimes life interrupts our plans. It came as a surprise to Anthony Lomonico after 18 years of working for the Florida Department of Transportation in the engineering field. He was rear ended by a drunk driver, suffered pinched nerves and herniated discs, and was declared permanently disabled. ...more

February 25, 2008