The American Bankers Association meetings in Chicago during late October drew a surprising variety of protesters. These ranged from unions to civic groups, political activists and even a person in a Downsized Man superhero costume. With the ABA in focus, I add my perspective and that of many other millions of American savers who decry the historically abysmal interest rates paid on savings. As banks grow healthier, the return on my savings just gets more anemic. ...more

November 28, 2009

At the request of Allen C. Altvater III, the city of Sebring City Council voted to provide some official help to serve on a centennial planning committee when the city celebrates 100 years in October of 2012. ...more

November 8, 2009

The communities located in the six-square-mile area just west of the University of South Florida's Tampa campus once represented gross crime, blight, decay and poverty. Last week, with more than 1,300 people in attendance, the 3,000-member USF Area Community Civic Association, Inc. (USFACCA) commemorated its 20th year of success by honoring 35 of its "unsung heroes." Today, their accomplishments stand as a case study of leadership, community organization and cooperation. ...more

October 22, 2009

Operation Helping Hand recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. ...more

June 17, 2009

One of four sirens that are part of a warning system to alert the Port of Tampa and adjacent neighborhoods to an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia is inoperative and must be replaced, port officials said this morning ...more

March 12, 2009

A group of area business leaders is seeking to help the community make sense of how federal funds are gong to shore up the nation's financial market. It should be a useful exercise. ...more

February 6, 2009

Tarpon Springs police, through its Cops and Kids Program, and firefighters are coming to the rescue of a growing number of needy local families this holiday season. ...more

November 29, 2008

TAMPA It's become known as the parade of wish lists. Every year, city and county government officials and civic groups make pitches to Hillsborough County's state legislators for money. They come with requests for road, water and redevelopment projects, and seeking state tax dollars for local issues. ...more

November 25, 2008

Preaching the importance of bicycle safety is nothing new in this community. ...more

October 24, 2008

Preaching the importance of bicycle safety is nothing new in this community. ...more

October 22, 2008