Health-care costs are destroying my small business. My self-employed premium went up to $696 per month. That is insurance for one person, only me, no family. ...more

June 22, 2009

The Fox network is making a reality show out of the troubled economy. ...more

April 8, 2009

Newly merged with Wachovia Bank, Wells Fargo has named a new leader for its Florida operations. ...more

January 21, 2009

Barbara LeBoeuf of New Port Richey is desperate for a new direction after decade of Republic rule. ...more

October 18, 2008

Dear Readers, In June, Mr. HandyPerson responded to a Florida reader having trouble finding a house painter who did not expect a 50 percent advance before signing a contract. He opined that perhaps this was not terribly unusual because the painters might need to purchase materials, and that she should make calls to city hall and the Better Business Bureau to ask about local standards, and to check about prospective painters. ...more

August 28, 2008

Dear Abby: My 31-year-old son calls me only when he's in need of something - like bailing him out of jail. He never calls just to say hello or ask how I am. ...more

August 24, 2008

Hillary saw men and women with children on their shoulders, and told them, "You can be anything." But that's not the case. You can't be everything. ...more

June 15, 2008

Alpha-Omega Title Insurance Co. celebrated its 25th anniversary this month. Mayor Pam Iorio spoke at the May 14 celebration, complimenting the company on its community service and perseverance in a difficult real estate market. ...more

May 28, 2008

WEST TAMPA - The West Tampa Memorial American Legion Post 248 will host a hall dedication and fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday. ...more

May 21, 2008

All Terry Majewski wanted was to run a small business. When her business partner bailed out for financial reasons, all she wanted was to keep it going until she could sell it. ...more

January 9, 2008