f you're not stopping by the Land O' Lakes Patch site every day, you may have missed a few stories that have people talking. Have something to say? Join the conversation. We keep an eye on the comments to make sure everyone is civil (and they almost always are!), and we also look for issues brought up by readers that warrant further investigation and future stories.

Here are a few recent news items that have sparked conversation. We'd love to hear from you, too.

Exhibit is Cartoon Historian's 'Dream Come True'

Should Floridians Be Able To Register to Vote Using Facebook?

RNC Headline Speakers Announced

Rick Scott to Blog for Huffington Post

Can Tampa Bay Handle 15,000 Noisy Protesters at the RNC?