She'll Take The Savings Your letters page has carried many complaints about the average savings of $240 on property taxes being insignificant and not worth the effort to vote on the proposed amendment. ...more

January 28, 2008

Cold, hard, cash has always been "legal tender for all debts public and private" in the U.S.A. It says so right on the face of every dollar bill. That means it's accepted everywhere, right? Wrong. Next time you want to rent a car, don't offer to pay cash. It will probably be refused. Recently, I reserved a car with a major nationwide rental company, via the Internet. But when my husband and I went to pick up the vehicle, the local office of that company insisted we present a major credit card, which we did not have in hand at the time. Then they even refused cash on the barrelhead as an alternative. We use only debit cards; it keeps us from spending money we don't have. With virtually every other business in town, that makes us the very best, most-preferred, kind of customers, but not at this establishment. ...more

December 23, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Christian Social Services of Lutz and Land O' Lakes has offered "hands of help and hope" to people in need since 1987. ...more

December 23, 2007

Dear Abby: I have enjoyed reading the occasional letters people write you about the acts of kindness they have experienced. I would like to share one that happened to me. ...more

October 28, 2007

City officials are considering increases in garbage collection fees and utility charges. ...more

October 6, 2007

County utility bills could take a bigger bite out of wallets of Pasco residents starting as soon as next month. ...more

September 11, 2007

It's said that small gestures go a long way, like $25.50 in gas money so that a veteran could drive up to a food bank and be able to go to work for a week. ...more

September 4, 2007