Just like the once-thriving citrus industry, the annual Tangerine Time New Year's Eve celebration could be a thing of the past as organizers announce they are canceling the event. ...more

December 13, 2009

Perhaps in response to the current tough economic times, more clubs and individuals are contributing to the Sun City Center Community Association's hardship fund, according to the board of directors. ...more

December 9, 2009

Poor Tiger Tiger Woods wanting privacy and his sports cohorts coming down on poor Tiger's side in the media blitz - well, there's an old song that goes, "You had it comin' to you, you rascal you." ...more

December 7, 2009

Some early economic indicators show that job losses are slowing and even turning around. That's great news and it can't happen fast enough. With the exception of national security, job creation is our country's top priority. ...more

December 6, 2009

Booze flowed and disco lights sparkled in the 1980s at ABC Liquors' back-door clubs, as patrons danced like it was 1999. Now the retooled, 73-year-old company is building stores like it isn't 2009. ...more

November 29, 2009

This holiday season in Pasco County, a number of businesses are seeking community donations for charity projects, hoping to provide the food, toiletries and even the books and toys needed to brighten the holidays of people in need. ...more

November 28, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — With more Americans going hungry than ever before, the Agriculture Department is concerned that dozens of states aren't adequately administering food stamp programs designed to provide food to low-income Americans. Many of the states that struggled were among the most populous, including Florida, where 57 were enrolled. ...more

November 24, 2009

As many of us prepare for a Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our blessings, I hope you will find a way to help fellow Floridians suffering during tough economic times. ...more

November 16, 2009

Three years ago Wanda Brote called the county's veterans services office and asked if they needed help with their food drive. ...more

November 10, 2009

Letters to the editor from Nov. 4 editions. ...more

November 4, 2009