Leave it to a member of the Red Sox to put the Rays' attendance woes in the kind of straightforward terms that public relations-conscious members of the home team have generally avoided. ...more

September 17, 2008

One year was all it took. Margaret Koch - a native of Poland - got married and moved to Florida. She wanted to find a pastime. ...more

September 15, 2008

Government Failed; Move On ...more

June 22, 2008

A mix of emotions was evident over the weekend as parents, guardians, family members and friends gathered for one of the most significant events in a young person's life – graduating from high school. Joy, relief, sadness, excitement were no doubt felt among the approximately 700 seniors in Highlands County's three public high schools during graduation ceremonies. The county's private schools, Walker Memorial Academy and Heartland Christian School, held their ceremonies last month. ...more

May 31, 2008

A golf tournament that once raised $800 to $1,000 for local scholarships had been a regular endeavor for 35 years. ...more

May 18, 2008

FORMER TANGERINE INVITATIONAL KICKS OFF 36TH YEAR WITH NEW NAME, NEW CHARITY ...more

May 17, 2008

Keeping Plant City Beautiful James and Blake Emory thought the destruction of a prominent mural would leave "a large visual gap in the heart of downtown" Plant City. So the brothers are crafting another tribute to residents on the back wall of the Espress Yourself Coffee 101 and Focus magazine building. plantcity.tbo.com ...more

February 17, 2008

Brock Domann stood out among reporters during Tuesday's Media Day - even if he was much shorter than most of them. ...more

January 30, 2008

The clearing of unwanted plant growth surrounding Lake Jackson has those driving by on U.S. 27 receiving a better look at one of Sebring's most pristine sights. To enhance the area around Lake Jackson, especially the south shore along U.S. 27, it might do well for a city endeavor to emulate what the town of Lake Placid has done. The entrance to Lake June Point in Lake Placid, as well as the entrance from U.S. 27 west on Interlake Boulevard, had sable (cabbage) palms planted to enhance the feel of our tropical Florida. The Lake June Point landscape also has monsteria planted around the palms that require a minimum of maintenance and enhance the beauty of the palms. ...more

January 3, 2008

With 1,300 people packing their sanctuary every week, leaders at First Christian Church of Tarpon Springs knew their congregation needed room to grow. ...more

October 7, 2007