By Mitch Traphagen

BRANDON - There are many ways to describe our modern world. It is commonly called the information age. Many say that information is power, that the key to success is information.

No one knows that better than Bob Clarke, owner of Clarke Automotive Services in Brandon. It is the struggle for information that is putting the survival of his livelihood in jeopardy.  More

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Fair Winds, God Bless Columbia

By Mitch Traphagen

The economy is down, we are building up for an almost inevitable war with Iraq. Terrorism has pushed its way to the center of the world's stage. In short, times are tough.

The Space Shuttle, however, is something on the other side of that spectrum. It is a marvel of technology, of human achievement. In many ways it is uniquely American - no other country has been able to achieve its success, has been able to bridge the gap between earth and space with such precision and grace. More

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Spelling Out Support For Ruskin Elementary Students

The Ruskin Elementary School character word for the month of February is Fair.  The school is seeking the support of local businesses and organizations to display the character word of each month on their marquees - such as this one for Bahia Beach Island Resort.

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