Fresh Start for Pasco, a philanthropic effort that provides a variety of services for those in need, is planning a massive West Pasco Holiday Center distribution of food and toys for more than 500 disadvantaged families. First, though, the agency needs the support of Pasco County residents to aid their distribution, conducted in conjunction with Metropolitan Ministries. ...more

December 19, 2007

As I was walking to the store the other night, I noticed that the first fireworks tent has bloomed. Starting around Dec. 27, we will be hearing the first poppings of bottle rockets, as kids who are already tired of their new toys will take to the streets as soon as the sun goes down. As we get nearer to New Year's Eve, the cacophony will grow louder. Small children will be woken from sleep scared and crying, cats will run for the nearest couch and dogs, that up until now were housebroken, will relieve themselves all over the place. ...more

December 17, 2007

Salvation Army thrift stores across the nation were pulling used toys off their shelves Friday, capping a tumultuous year that saw unprecedented recalls of toys deemed dangerous and possibly deadly to children. ...more

December 8, 2007

TAMPA - Salvation Army thrift stores across the nation were pulling used toys off their shelves Friday, culminating a tumultuous year that saw unprecedented recalls of toys deemed dangerous and possibly deadly to children. ...more

December 7, 2007

With the price of gasoline at more than $3 a gallon, Pasco County residents were giving thanks Friday that they have more local shopping centers to choose from this year. ...more

November 24, 2007