The time has come where the middle class taxpayer is just about stretched to the limit financially. The new homestead exemption helped somewhat, but the local governments will need additional taxes to keep the level of services they offer, especially law enforcement. ...more

February 6, 2008

I am amazed at the number of people who write letters to the editor regarding the Lake Denton situation. The majority of the writers are critical and derogatory. We are called "selfish" for wanting to keep our lake safe and clean, and the area suitable for our children and grandchildren. We are not "the lucky few who can afford to own a home" on the lake, nor are we the "pampered and elite." The majority of us are two income middle class people trying to bring some resolution to a problem that has been going on for a long time, and has escalated to major proportions over the past three to four years. ...more

January 17, 2008

Waterford Crystal Drive is one of those suburban streets that seem so new as to have no history at all. But the suicide of a teenage girl, and allegations she had been tormented by a neighbor over the Internet, have brought a reaction that is old, almost tribal, in its nature. ...more

December 7, 2007

Where: 1502 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 248-3499 ...more

October 26, 2007

Expanding SCHIP is not the answer. There's a better way to extend health coverage to children. ...more

October 19, 2007

Politicians have ruined this country. They've taken Social Security and turned it into a welfare system for the government, draining it dry each year since its inception. Now our leaders say that Social Security will run out of money unless there are massive changes, knowing very well that they are the ones who have almost destroyed it. If the surpluses had been left alone, Social Security would be safe for untold years yet to come. ...more

October 12, 2007