Hal's blog

Just a reminder to all those that mail and mail and mail snail mail. Monday, May 12, 2008 postage rates will increase by one cent. If you have a mailing scheduled try to send it out this weekend and save yourself time and money. Some of us, me included, have a mailing of over 300 due to go out on...

Th Department of Labor reported that Job losses slowed in April. According to their May 2 report, employers reduced their employment roles by 20,000 jobs. Those figures are far less then the 75,00 cuts economist were anticipating. The unemployment rate also fell from 5.1% to 5% in April another s...

I read an article this morning, written my Spencer Lumia, which outleined several Economis facts that indicate there is improvement in the economy.In recap, Lumin stated the department of Commerce reported on May first that consumer spending in March was up 0.4%, double the increase economist had...

AARP has announced a Two for One - Special Rate for their Safe Driving Course during the month of May For Sun City Center residents.From May 1 through June 15 you, AARP members in good standing may be accompanied by a friend, spouse or family member at the AARP Driver Safety Program classroom cou...

After working most of the day at the office and holding an open house we drove our Maryland friends and visitors down to Anna Maria Island for dinner at a very popular restaurant called "The Sandbar".  Very Florida Casual. Even tho the bridge was up allowing a beautiful yacht to pass we still ar...