Is there anything in the state statutes, or normally in association by-laws, that prohibits the president from making a motion? We are being told by some members that Robert's Rules prohibit the president from making a motion. Even if that was true, my understanding is that Robert's Rules are only a guide to conducting a meeting. What is your opinion? ...more

December 6, 2009

Parents wanting employee, military, sibling and other preferences for student admissions into magnet schools next year might get their wish - at least for the time being. ...more

December 6, 2009

Though a pending rule change appears to put an end to free breakfast next year in most Highlands County Schools, the district's food service director maintains that breakfast will continue to be available to all students at no charge. ...more

December 3, 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

Current plan calls for only two. ...more

November 19, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Despite protests from some parents, the Pasco County School Board has approved attendance boundaries for a new high school and elementary school opening in August. ...more

November 19, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board faces a controversial vote Tuesday when it is scheduled to make the final determination on which students will attend two new schools opening in August. ...more

November 17, 2009

County Attorney Garth Coller expressed satisfaction Tuesday after county commissioners voted unanimously to give him a new one-year contract. ...more

October 28, 2009

Some owners were allowed to install carpet on the walks of their building. Our building is now going to be painted and weatherproofed. The board is requiring that the owners have the carpet removed at their expense. The board says that the carpet is not in compliance with Florida law. Who is now responsible for the cost of removing the carpet? ...more

October 25, 2009

About 524 county employees who are members of Teamsters Local Union 79 will vote on a proposed contract Monday. ...more

October 24, 2009