City commissioners found themselves between a rock and a hard place Tuesday night when considering revisions to the impact fees builders pay on new construction. ...more

October 11, 2008

As of today, two senior residents have qualified to get their homes repaired as part of County Commissioner Jeff Stabins' economic incentive program. ...more

October 10, 2008

On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners will consider a major change in the way impact fees are paid. ...more

October 5, 2008

The Highlands County Commission will hear on Tuesday a proposal to change when contractors have to pay impact fees. This makes perfect sense and we hope the commission approves the change. ...more

October 5, 2008

Re: Library Expansion: Let's Get Priorities Straight ...more

September 28, 2008

Pasco County commissioners were divided Tuesday on how to distribute nearly $250,000 in public money as tax incentives to two companies in the Odessa area. ...more

September 24, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY County commissioners were divided Tuesday on how to distribute nearly $250,000 in public funds as tax incentives to two companies in the Odessa area. County commissioners granted Coastal Caisson Inc. more than $136,000 in financial incentives as part of the company's decision to open new headquarters on Gunn Highway in Odessa. Coastal Caisson builds foundations for bridges, power plants and other large structures. The Clearwater-based company is building a new 41,600-square-foot headquarters complex in an industrial area straddling the heavily travelled Gunn Highway corridor linking Pasco and Hillsborough counties. ...more

September 23, 2008

"Help, I need somebody!" The opening lyrics of the famous Beatles song may well apply to County Commissioner Jeff Stabins' economic stimulus package, also called HELP. ...more

September 18, 2008

This year's recipient of Hillsborough County's Moral Courage Award said renaming the award for the late conservative activist and businessman Ralph Hughes will bog down the honor in never-ending controversy. ...more

September 17, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County residents who want to speak out on the school district's proposed 2008-09 budget get one more chance Tuesday. ...more

September 14, 2008