A fellow Realtor in my office asked me recently about plans for a 160-foot cell tower proposed at Buchanan Middle School in Tampa after her client lost interest in buying a home in our neighborhood because of it. ...more

December 14, 2009

Scrooge must have been in attendance at a recent meeting of the Hillsborough County Commission when the group was diligently searching for yet another way to tax the public. ...more

December 11, 2009

It's not every day that you meet folks who see dead people, hear voices or have demons living in their homes - unless you are a paranormal researcher. ...more

December 10, 2009

A 46-year-old man tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend by setting fire to her Lutz home, according to the state fire marshal's office. William P. Harris poured accelerant on the home's doorway and set fire to it Wednesday, an arrest report states. The door is the home's only exit. ...more

December 3, 2009

The term "exit strategy" seemed to gain favor after the United States left Vietnam under less-than-favorable circumstances. Back then, it seemed like a good idea not to get into a war without a "plan" to fight it and ultimately get out honorably and victoriously. However, wars are extremely unpredictable, with many twists and turns of fate. An example would be the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, an unexpected last gasp by Hitler in which the Allies eventually prevailed. ...more

December 3, 2009

I have done what I swore I would never do because I thought it was a waste of money. ...more

December 2, 2009

• Dunedin Fine Art Center's new directors Walter Blenner, Roberta Lutz Christenson, Alan "Arky" Feldshue, Alison Freeborn, Natonia "Toni" Hagans, Karen Lehrburger and Carol Mariani were welcomed at the center's first regular board meeting for the 2010 fiscal year. They then joined in electing the new board officers. The new board officers are: Dianne Wheatley-Giliotti, president; Patrick Donoghue, vice president; Charles Klein, treasurer; Debra Thomas-Weible, secretary; Patricia Jordan, parliamentarian; and Gail Gamble, immediate past president. For information on DFAC programs visit www.dfac.org or call 727-298-3322. ...more

November 28, 2009

A haunting death Regarding "'I just pray you learn from this,'" front page, Nov. 25: ...more

November 28, 2009

"New Moon," the highly anticipated second film in "The Twilight Saga," hits theaters today and promises even more swooning opportunities for its passionately devoted fans. ...more

November 19, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Since age 7, Sunlake High School sophomore Hunter Morera has enjoyed coming up with ideas for new inventions. Now, at the ripe age of 16, he's ready to pitch one of his creations to the world. ...more

November 16, 2009