Sossamon contract leads to name calling
The 08/09/16 BOCC meeting started with tension. As soon as the invocation and pledge of allegiance were over, Commissioners Diane…
Job creation incentive agreements approved
Addressing the Board of County Commissioners at the Aug. 9, 2016 meeting, Economic Development Manager Valerie Pianta stated that while…
Personal responsibility vs. regulation
Matthew Solitro was seeking approval on a conditional use permit application to maintain a second residence on his five-acre property…
Comp Plan amendment denied
The BOCC routinely hears petitions to amend the county’s Comprehensive Plan or Future Land Use Maps (FLUM). Applicants appear before…
Born to Win’s vision built on faith, cupcakes and candy apples
On 06/13/16, the Planning & Zoning Commission heard a petition from Tammy Willis of Born to Win Community Development Corporation…
Brian’s Place: a unique fine dining experience
Located in Hernando Beach, Brian’s Place is an upscale restaurant. Chef Brian Alvarez comes from a Cuban-Italian heritage and is…
On the Gulf with Captain Dencil Powell
On the Gulf with Captain Dencil Powell If you have never gone scalloping you must at least experience this once…
Hernando’s Williams settling in at linebacker
One look at last season’s Hernando High football stats tells the story of where the defense is at as it…
Leopards looking for new leaders
These days, Bill Vonada has plenty on his plate. In a few months, he could have even more. But right…
Preseason football notebook: Central drops shootout
Based on the results of Friday night’s preseason classic, Central won’t have any problems putting points on the board. Whether…