On a 26-acre cattle farm the Butler family dusts off coffins, skeletons and body part props that have been put away since last Halloween. Around town they are known for hosting an elaborate haunted house with themes that make big productions like Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights seem like kids' stuff. ...more

October 21, 2009

With development rapidly encroaching upon rural parts of Florida, the need to maintain green space has resulted in unprecedented purchases of land by governmental agencies and environmental advocacy groups. The resulting costs to taxpayers for acquisitions and management were onerous in good economic times, but, given today's financial environment, have become cost prohibitive. During the past several years there has been increasing pressure to find creative, innovative and cost effective ways to protect and preserve Florida's natural habitats. The most popular and widely accepted method is the use of conservation easements. ...more

January 27, 2009

Neil F. Law Jr. fought in a war, mapped out the first postal route along what would become Spring Hill's busiest street and founded one of the area's most popular golf courses. ...more

September 15, 2008

Chris and Jane Bender and their daughter, Sara, of 1501 Topier Road, are the recipients of the Plant City Garden Club Beautification Award for September. ...more

October 1, 2007