Does Allen Altman have time to change his mind? Altman recently put an end to growing speculation by announcing that he would seek re-election to the Pasco County School Board. Members Frank Parker and Cathi Martin are forgoing re-election and Kathryn Starkey is stepping down to run for a seat in the Florida House. That means Joanne Hurley, only in her second year on the School Board, would be the only holdover on the board next year if Altman, the current board chairman, had decided not to run. ...more

March 13, 2010

Gold has always held a certain allure, and it continues to today. And just as miners created the California gold rush in the 1800's, many investors this year are looking to the ore while hoping to hit pay dirt. ...more

January 20, 2010

My uncle gave us two plates he said date from around 1800. They are decorated with blue flowers and are unmarked. We would like to know if they are valuable. They are in good condition. ...more

January 17, 2010

It may have lost a touch of its luster over the years, said Ridgewood boys basketball coach Gary Anders, but the William G. Hulton, Jr. Ram Classic remains a highly anticipated event each year. ...more

January 9, 2010

SPECIAL TO THE WEST PASCO PRESS In 2010, the nation's economy will be better than it was this year. That, however, isn't a cause for raucous celebrations, according to an Indiana University forecast. ...more

November 13, 2009

Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup today. ...more

November 7, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - On a modest rectangle of land on U.S. 41 where Golf Car Depot hangs its Pasco shingle, two things, intensely related, happened on a recent Saturday coinciding with the publishing of a breathtaking editorial in The Wall Street Journal. ...more

October 28, 2009

A fish sustainability expert shares his ideas for enjoying sushi that's environmentally friendly. ...more

March 20, 2009

Two men accused of stealing a washer, dryer and other appliances from a St. Petersburg home this afternoon caused two car crashes as they fled from deputies, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

March 11, 2009

Unlike many conventional team sports, swimming is one that can be participated in competitively well after athletes surpass their physical "prime." ...more

December 27, 2008