Think John McCain will seal the votes of senior citizens simply because they may share the aches and wrinkles of age? Not so fast. ...more

November 2, 2008

As the owner of a home care service for senior citizens, Ken Wilson is acutely aware of the dangers older people face when they wander from home. ...more

October 25, 2008

Sometimes rabid, vocal, vociferous demonstrators are fond of chanting "This is what democracy looks like!" as they march in the streets in opposition to war, or social injustice, or even inveighing against breast feeding. ...more

October 25, 2008

I am writing in answer to the publication by Wes Leigh on Oct. 17. Mr. Leigh didn't want to talk about gay marriage; instead he used a smokescreen, attempting to scare senior citizens into thinking that their benefits will be taken away if Amendment Two is passed, which is not true. The small bundle of rights the Domestic Partners Registries have will all be available by signing a Durable Power of Attorney. ...more

October 23, 2008

Sen. Bill Nelson is asking Gov. Charlie Crist to reconsider his administration's position against allowing federal poll watchers in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and two other counties on Election Day. ...more

October 21, 2008

In 1957, Jimmy Steward graduated from high school in El Dorado, Ark., which had pretty promenades left over from an oil boom but no jobs. Like many others, he looked West for work and landed in South Los Angeles, where, he said, "I didn't find no gold." ...more

October 19, 2008

Voters might not get another chance to have their say on the fire district after Nov. 4. ...more

October 18, 2008

Michael N. Mattia of Tarpon Springs calls for mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts at 70½. ...more

October 18, 2008

You might be surprised at what you find at roadside food stands. ...more

October 17, 2008

WASHINGTON - Social Security benefits for 50 million people will be go up 5.8 percent next year, which will give the average retiree an additional $63 per month. ...more

October 16, 2008