A maintenance man and a prison guard wanted to begin a business together. One of them was tired of carrying a belt of heavy tools up a ladder while the other wanted a better change of his own. ...more

December 30, 2007

SEBRING — Go figure. You'd think that after the Christmas shopping rush, local retailers should be able to take a breather, but several store representatives said Wednesday that snowbirds will continue to keep workers busy for a little longer. Kathleen Trussell, store manager of Bealls, said operating hours will go back to normal starting today, but there will be no employee layoffs, in anticipation of continued heavy business. ...more

December 27, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

December 26, 2007

The wheels start turning in June. Ideas fly around the woodworking shop in the Strawberry Ridge community as a core group of woodworkers prepare for the Christmas rush. ...more

December 22, 2007