Tell Us What You Think http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/ en Feedback@tbo.com Copyright 2008 2008-06-30T19:39:00-05:00 Cyber Monday: Tech Gifts, Internet Shopping http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/cyber-monday-tech-gifts-internet-shopping1/ The relentless march of technology continues to heave ingenious gadgetry into more corners of our lives. This means more gadgets, and more ways to shop for them. Will you be doing any Internet shopping on this upcoming ‘Cyber Monday,’ the day holiday gift-givers supposedly skip the malls and shop from their…]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-11-26T02:56:00-05:00 A Felony Is A Crime That Steals Votes http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/a_felony_is_a_crime_that_steals_votes/ Florida is one of only three states that deny civil rights to felons permanently and completely.

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]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-27T02:54:00-05:00 Officials Defend Inquiry http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/officials_defend_inquiry/ Hillsborough County officials said they acted quickly to investigate a courthouse security lieutenant after his subordinates aired concerns that he might be dangerous. A county commissioner, however, questioned why those subordinates were not interviewed for a week after they expressed their fears. Tell us what you think of the investigation.

…]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-21T04:47:00-05:00 Tax Collector Part Of Battery Investigation http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/tax_collector_part_of_battery_investigation/ Hillsborough County Tax Collector Doug Belden is a part of a Tampa police battery investigation stemming from an incident at Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island last week, police said. Police would not say whether Belden is the target of the investigation, nor would they discuss details about the complaint. Discuss the…]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-21T04:45:00-05:00 Tell Us About Your Tax Bills http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/tell_us_about_your_tax_bills/ Commercial properties have taken a big hit in the pocketbook as the recent run-up in real estate values has multiplied many of their tax bills many times over.

Business owners, tell us about your tax bills – and what you’re doing to make up for the higher costs.

…]]> Tell Us What You Think, Tax Crisis 2006-10-20T19:50:00-05:00 Tarpon Springs Wonders About Sponge Docks Void http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/tarpon_springs_wonders_about_sponge_docks_void/ The Sponge Docks area has been without its anchor establishment for more than 13 months. Although the tourist area hasn’t gone adrift, some businesses near the closed Pappas Riverside Restaurant are struggling, and everybody is wondering what will happen next.

]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-20T04:03:01-05:00 Hurricane Grant Program A High-Pressure System http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/hurricane_grant_program_a_high_pressure_system/ If you’re counting on a state hurricane grant to strengthen your home, it might be a longer wait than you anticipated.

So far, no cash has been granted. And already, more homeowners are in line than the state has money to dole out.

In Hillsborough and Pinellas…]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-20T03:23:00-05:00 Trash Service Contracts Revised http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/trash_service_contracts_revised/ After logging thousands of customer complaints about missed garbage and recycling pickups, Hillsborough County is expected today to adopt incentives for waste haulers to provide better service. The three companies that pick up trash and recyclables in unincorporated Hillsborough County will face hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars in fines for…]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-18T04:05:00-05:00 Internet Becomes A Haven For Weather Addicts http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/internet_becomes_a_haven_for_weather_addicts/ The Internet gives weather fans, amateur and professional, a place to congregate and express their common mania.

Are you one of these ‘weather addicts’? Do you rush to your computer the instant a storm threatens? Or do you think weather belongs in the category of small talk? Tell us…]]> Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-18T04:01:00-05:00 Two Channelside Venues Sing Higher-Rent Blues http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/opinion/comments/two_channelside_venues_sing_higher_rent_blues/ Tell Us What You Think 2006-10-18T00:33:00-05:00