When it comes to attracting butterflies and beneficial insects, old-fashioned flowers stand taller than the dwarf hybrids devoid of nectar. ...more

April 1, 2009

how others conserve water ...more

March 28, 2009

Tampa Bay Water takes very seriously its dual responsibilities of environmental protection and providing drinking water for public health and safety, so I'd like to respond to your editorial of Jan. 31 ("Water Plan Harms Progress," Our Opinion). ...more

February 7, 2009

With the region's drought conditions worsening, Tampa is still using millions of gallons of drinking water to keep lawns, cemeteries and flower beds green. A report from the city's parks and recreation department shows that since January, nearly 139 million gallons of potable water has been used on city owned parks and properties, compared with about 15 million gallons of reclaimed water. ...more

November 11, 2008

When Randy Hoch of Palm Bay checked in at the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites near Busch Gardens last week, he stepped into a green zone. ...more

October 22, 2008

NORTH TAMPA - When Randy Hoch of Palm Bay checked in at the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites near Busch Gardens last week, he stepped into a green zone. Energy-saving light bulbs in pendant fixtures bathed the front desk in light. Safari-themed murals were positioned on wallpaper made of bamboo that covered walls in the hotel's lobby; and dining room. ...more

October 17, 2008

Janet Zicht, daughter of Bob and Karen Zicht of Tampa and an Ambassador Girl Scout in the Sunset ScoutsService Unit of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Council, invites the public to a free workshop on Florida Eco-Friendly Landscaping related to her Girl Scout Gold Award project. ...more

September 17, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - Hillary for VP. That's the message from Sen. Bill Nelson, who has been widely rumored to be a contender himself for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket. ...more

June 16, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Deborah Flock's fifth-grade class at Jackson Elementary School in Plant City sent in the following letters to the editor indicating their concern with the water shortage facing our state today and in the future: ...more

May 28, 2008

Editor's Note: We are republishing this letter to the editor due to an error. We apologize for the error. It is good that our county leaders are seeking sound suggestions for the future growth of our county. It would have been more significant if they had actually accepted and followed through on suggestions in the last five years. ...more

December 27, 2007