Across America, Census Bureau workers are knocking on doors. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 140,000 census workers, hired from within each local community, are canvassing neighborhoods to identify each residential address. This is preliminary to distributing the actual census questionnaires. ...more

November 1, 2009

The Lake Placid Board of Realtors will recognize its 2009 affiliate members at the Nov. 4 meeting. ...more

November 1, 2009

The prices of homes keep dropping, according to national and local statistics. Are you in the market for a home, or have you bought a house? What factors influenced your decision? ...more

October 31, 2009

Re: Tom Cannariato's comment on my recent letter to the editor. ...more

October 31, 2009

A group of residents plans to protest in front of Long Middle School on Monday to show their opposition to a cell tower being erected at the school. ...more

October 31, 2009

People interested in long-range transportation needs for Hernando County will have an opportunity to view maps and displays during three separate public hearings in November. ...more

October 31, 2009

TBO.com is having a Halloween photo contest, and the prizes are spooktacular! Do you have a favorite photo from a past Halloween? Do you have your costume ready for this year? Do your pets have costumes? Do you push the Halloween decorations envelope? ...more

October 31, 2009

These aren't the best of times. Maybe you lost your job or you're facing foreclosure. But they say there's a silver lining in every cloud. If something good has come out of your bad circumstances, or if you've found a renewed purpose after being forced to make an unexpected transition, we'd love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to mbearden@tampatrib.com, and put Thankful in the subject line. Or you can write: Michelle Bearden, Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa, FL 33606. ...more

October 31, 2009

Apple's iPhone made its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices than widely available black-market models. ...more

October 31, 2009

HANDS AND WRISTS: Helen Ellis Occupational Health Center, 2508 U.S. 19 N., Holiday, will have a free screening for hand and wrist problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and compression syndrome, from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday. Appointments are required; call (727) 943-3600. ...more

October 31, 2009