The Becci Davis Memorial Scholarship Committee would like to sincerely thank Bill and Debbie Pearson from The Blue Crab for their continued support and generosity. The food was fantastic and the fact you did all the work was above and beyond. ...more

September 13, 2008

Hernando County's compensated absences policy reinforces the public view of government extravagance, arrogance and indifference to the taxpaying public. ...more

September 12, 2008

More than ever the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind must depend on the generosity of individuals after state budget cuts, leaders say. ...more

August 23, 2008

Monday's return to school means new clothes, new supplies, new teachers and, for some, new surroundings. ...more

August 13, 2008

The Senate voted Wednesday to triple spending for a much-acclaimed program that has treated and protected millions in Africa and elsewhere from the scourges of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. ...more

July 17, 2008

Dear Abby: I'm writing to praise all those friends and family who support their loved ones through and after abusive relationships. ...more

June 22, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Garrett DeRoss looked over at his teammate in frustration as he watched ball four duck into the catcher's mitt. DeRoss was given first base after his second intentional walk of the inning, but his Sebring teammates made Lake Placid pay for their generosity. Sebring erupted for seven runs in the game-changing fourth inning, as the boys in blue defeated host Lake Placid 13-4 in the opening game of the two-team Dixie Youth Majors (ages 10-12) "O" Zone District 8 tournament at Lake June Recreational Complex. ...more

June 18, 2008

Heartland Horses & Handicapped Inc., its volunteers and board members would like to express our deepest gratitude to the hosts, sponsors, and riders who helped to make the Sandy Kuhn Memorial El Clair Ranch Ride-A-Thon a great success. With 109 riders and their families, we were able to raise nearly $9,000! This will enable our program to continue offering independence, mobility and dignity to children and adults with special needs. It is through the generosity of individuals and business that we are able to continue this program free of charge for all participants. The benefits of our program and those alike are endless. Riding for the disabled has become a well recognized and acclaimed method of improving the lives of those who refuse to let their disabilities limit them. Our participants gain confidence, dignity, mobility and self-esteem. ...more

May 22, 2008

About 245 parents, friends and staff raised more than $65,000 for Mitchell Elementary School during its fourth annual fundraiser, "Jeans & Gems," on April 25. ...more

May 7, 2008

Regarding "Penniless Man Returns $100 Find" (front page, Feb. 15): I want to thank The Tampa Tribune for placing this story on the front page. As the main headline that day was about a tragedy in Illinois, this local story of an honest man and a teenager who was brought up right in this day is the real news. We would love to read about this news more often. ...more

February 18, 2008