There are those who don't even realize that hummingbirds live in or travel through Florida. ...more

January 26, 2009

The safety net is almost gone, the nest egg is cracking. Many Americans have recently found themselves changing retirement plans after losing a substantial amount of home equity as the housing market and the overall U.S. economy struggle. These folks face years of living on fixed incomes from pensions, 401(k)s or IRAs, and Social Security, but don't have the time to recover their losses. ...more

January 11, 2009

Research the origins of the proposed new department facilities. You will find that the county commissioners suggested that all government departments bring forth their projected needs for the future and submit expansion possibilities. You will find Susan Benton complied with that request with energy and foresight. Unlike other department heads that will also need expansion for their departments, but haven't taken the time (i.e. extra work,) or used imagination to submit a plan, she did as requested. ...more

September 12, 2008

Risky, Bold, Smart Move In reading this past Sunday's edition of the Hernando Today, I came across the letter from Fred Peters in which he mentions me by name and says I misrepresented the facts regarding the issue of who was responsible for making Social Security benefits taxable. ...more

September 6, 2008

One of the things Bobby Bowden loves to talk about are some of Florida State's stars of the past. One such favorite of Bowden's is Pasco County resident Paul Piurowski. ...more

August 7, 2008

There will be little fanfare when mental health court opens for the first time Thursday, no ribbon cutting, hearty handshakes or speeches. ...more

July 16, 2008

It did not take Tampa Bay long to realize it could not spell MVP without Vinny Prospal. ...more

June 24, 2008

The first step in an economic recovery might be a noticeable improvement in customer satisfaction. ...more

May 27, 2008

Even though they didn't get their way, Hernando County Commissioners Dave Russell and Rose Rocco deserve high praise for looking out for the taxpayer during Tuesday's ambulance rate hike hearing. ...more

May 25, 2008

There were a lot of sad little faces at Saturday's Children's Gasparilla Parade when fierce storms forced officials to halt the event a half-hour after it started. It was the right call to make. ...more

January 22, 2008