New Pretenders' albums are few and mostly far between; this is the ninth one in almost 30 years. Sadly, that scarcity of product hasn't translated to quality. ...more

November 20, 2008

Verlee Clinefelter, the president of the Sun City Center Swim Dancers, said the team is getting ready for their annual swim show. ...more

November 19, 2008

Several local voters agreed, Wednesday, that the times are changing, with Barack Obama's election positively affecting how Americans view race. ...more

November 6, 2008

clocks are set back one hour - which means the sunrise occurs at 6:38 a.m. and sets at 5:45 p.m. ...more

November 2, 2008

In response to your editorial question about voters, thank you for the question and the suggestions. I too believe that only those who are informed with the facts about their candidate of choice should vote. Since you offered the statement that; "anyone who believes Sen. Obama is a Muslim shouldn't vote." ...more

September 5, 2008

Pasco deputies are searching for a Port Richey bank robber who told the teller he was armed with explosives. A man came into the Colonial Bank, 9431 U.S. 19, with a briefcase about 9:10 a.m., according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. ...more

August 15, 2008

After more than seven decades of selling fruits, vegetables and other groceries to South Tampa shoppers, Whaley's Market on South Howard Avenue closed its doors for the final time Sunday. ...more

August 13, 2008

The Show Palace Dinner Theatre, Hudson, will hold Equity Performer Auditions for their 2008-09 Season, nonunion performers will be seen as time permits and are highly encouraged to attend. The Show Palace performs under an Actors' Equity Dinner Theatre Contract (LOA), minimum $411/wk (may change after Sept. 21) plus health and pension. Non-equity pay is negotiable. Housing is available for both Equity and Non-Equity Performers. ...more

August 1, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- An artist's imagination can be magical and mystical and can take one to another place. Local artist, Suzanne Holland of Sunshine Sue's Creations will be the featured artist at the Progress Energy Art Gallery through Sept. 27. The galleries First Friday reception will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. ...more

July 26, 2008

I never believed in a "generation gap," even though I was brought up in the '60s when all the teens were pot-smoking flower children compared to their parents who fought the Hun and made the world safe for everyone. ...more

July 15, 2008