The economy in general, and the housing market in particular, is in less than ideal shape, forcing state and local governments and school districts to cut spending and in some cases eliminate jobs. The horrendous tragedy Cyclone Nargis inflicted on the Southeast Asian nation Myanmar is sending the Suncoast a sobering reminder that the start of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane season is less than three weeks away. To top all that off, the price of a gallon of gasoline is near the $4 level. ...more

May 10, 2008

Prudential Tropical Realty has acquired First Choice Realty, the fourth acquisition in as many months for the Trinity-based real estate firm. The company is now the second largest real estate company on the Suncoast, with 14 offices and more than 600 sales executives and employees. ...more

February 23, 2008

Local Art Show organizer seeks artists and entertainers for art festival. ...more

February 22, 2008

Some lost their jobs. Some got divorced. Others who attended the homeowners education seminar Saturday simply bought houses they could not afford, often with the help of predatory mortgage lenders out to make a buck. ...more

February 18, 2008

A 30-year-old man whose body was found in a burned out pickup in this rural west Pasco County community is a homicide victim, the sheriff's office said. ...more

January 29, 2008

MOON LAKE, Fla. A 29-year old man from the Spring Hill area, Jesse Lohr, has been identified by authorities as the person whose body was found Jan. 18 in a burned pickup truck in this rural area east of New Port Richey. ...more

January 28, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - The death of a man found in a burned pickup truck this month in this rural west Pasco community is being investigated as a homicide, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said today. ...more

January 28, 2008

Ten-month-old Cane has large golden eyes the size of marbles. He is playful, lovable, friendly and would love to find a permanent home. He is current on his shots, has an ID microchip implant and has been neutered. Stop by the SPCA Suncoast shelter at 7734 Congress St. in New Port Richey. Or call (727) 849-1048 and then introduce yourself to him or any of the other animals the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has available for adoption. ...more

January 26, 2008

Money woes have forced the SPCA Suncoast to close its shelter on Mondays and Tuesdays. ...more

January 18, 2008

Wayne Dofflemyer of Bayonet Point says ethanol is a false god on the road to energy development. ...more

January 15, 2008