Last month, the cash-strapped Pinellas School District decided to close or consolidate a number of elementary and middle schools. Sheriff Jim Coats announced this week a reorganization under which, he said, the Sheriff's Office could "serve citizens as efficiently as possible given the present and future budget challenges." ...more

February 7, 2009

In his latest move to show support for his bank, Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Ken Lewis spent almost a million dollars this week to buy additional shares of his struggling bank. ...more

February 7, 2009

Much was made of "horizontal rhythms" of windows during a recent discussion of how a church day care might comply with an order to meet fire safety standards. ...more

February 4, 2009

Details remain to be worked out, but the Tampa Sports Authority last week moved closer to resolving a neighborhood group's concerns about a proposed youth golf program at Rogers Park Golf Course. ...more

February 4, 2009

As you all know by this time, there's a SCC Community Association Task Force report recommending that a study be done of the North Lakes and Sandpiper golf courses to ascertain their value, financial potential, infrastructure needs and all the things we - as a community - need to know in the light of WCI's bankruptcy and uncertain future. ...more

February 4, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A 2007 study recommended that Pasco County's school impact fee be increased to $8,983 for a single-family residence, but an updated study says that figure should be slightly lower. ...more

February 4, 2009

They're basic skills: Taking care of family, managing money and using a computer. ...more

February 4, 2009

Miami City Ballet will cut eight dancers because it can't afford to pay them. ...more

February 3, 2009