Commissioner says reduction needed to avert budget 'crisis' ...more

December 16, 2009

Would you please clarify the legality of compensation for the board of directors of a condominium association? ...more

December 13, 2009

When it started looking for a construction manager, Hillsborough Community College was planning to spend $10 million to build its campus in south Hillsborough County. ...more

December 13, 2009

Hillsborough County's 2035 transportation plan is expected to be adopted this evening after a public hearing. ...more

December 9, 2009

He's asked City Commissioners to approve a $250 Christmas bonus for all full-time employees; part-time workers would get $125. The bonuses would cost the city $20,750. ...more

December 7, 2009

He won't be dressing up in a red suit, but City Manager Billy Poe hopes to play Santa this year for employees who have gone two years without a pay raise. ...more

December 5, 2009

I have written to you previously about a potential vote our condominium complex entertained to opt out of the state statute. This was recommended by our management company. ...more

November 29, 2009

I am outraged by Ron Smith's comment ("Agency spends $20,000 on food," front page, Nov. 24) regarding the excessive catering bills for the working lunches: "I think you're nitpicking, end of subject." I have had working lunches in my lifetime, but they never came anywhere near $155.94, even with the tip included. ...more

November 27, 2009

Editor's note: This letter was addressed to Hernando County Sheriff Richard Nugent. ...more

November 26, 2009

Name of business: lil-bit of Florida Location: 1023 W. Palmetto St., Avon Park ...more

November 15, 2009