Students and teachers at Macfarlane Park International Baccalaureate School, 1721 N. MacDill Ave., held an International Celebration featuring food, clothing, art, dance and music from different countries. ...more

May 3, 2008

MULBERRY - Two people were left temporarily homeless after a fire damaged their Shady Lane home on Monday, according to the American Red Cross Polk County Chapter. ...more

January 15, 2008

"The first thing I'd love to do as president: Put a 'Going out of business' sign on the Internal Revenue Service." ...more

January 14, 2008

Re: Mr. Chamberlain's letter concerning the merits of a sales, property tax balance. ...more

January 5, 2008

Among the wonderful aspects of our democratic republic is that we can make choices and then elect representatives to implement our choices. I am now thinking of two choices. Both choices provide for food, clothing, shelter, medical attention, education, etc. Choice No. 1: All fathers work 32 hours per week. (This is possible because of automation and other advanced technology.) The mothers stay home and take care of the children until the youngest is perhaps 12 years of age. There is adequate money to meet all expenses, provide for family vacations and save money for the children's college education. The family is permitted to keep nearly all of their earnings. ...more

December 7, 2007

It happens every holiday season. People consumed by their day-to-day lives take notice of others less fortunate and want to help. Food, clothing and cash donations are always welcome at social service agencies. But many residents long to roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities, to be a part of something bigger than themselves, to set examples for their children. Perhaps helping others makes this time of year more meaningful. ...more

November 19, 2007

It happens every holiday season. People consumed by their day-to-day lives take notice of others less fortunate and want to help. Food, clothing and cash donations are always welcome at social service agencies. But many residents long to roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities, to be a part of something bigger than themselves, to set examples for their children. Perhaps helping others makes this time of year more meaningful. ...more

November 19, 2007