For the last two years, the economic downturn held up the expansion of U.S. 27 from Lake Isis Avenue to the Polk County line. But stimulus money going to the Department of Transportation has brought it back, and the city of Avon Park is looking at an unexpected $190,000 tab. ...more

October 29, 2009

The city of Avon Park borrowed from itself, and this has the city's auditor concerned. ...more

March 25, 2009

The city's Community Redevelopment Agency Board agreed with City Manager Sarah Adelt that one person should be hired to direct the city's CRAs. ...more

February 24, 2009

A proposed development for land slated to be annexed could one day double the population of Avon Park, but some Lake Byrd residents have concerns that lake access would be opened up to thousands of residents. ...more

January 28, 2009

Florida Redevelopment Agency representatives will be in Avon Park today to answer questions from the city council and public about legal issues concerning the city's Community Redevelopment Agency. ...more

January 26, 2009

ALL-COUNTY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY MVP PROFILE Without a singlet, Nature Coast Technical senior Matt Lambert literally went from an unknown performer to the top of the county's elite. ...more

January 4, 2009

ALL-COUNTY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Three county programs each had two all-star selections though NCT senor Matt Lambert was tabbed Runner of the Year and Central High's Eric Milholland was feted as Coach of the Year. ...more

January 4, 2009

The CRA here hasn't had a public hearing since March 2007, but it's possible that a public hearing wasn't required, said the deputy mayor, a city councilman and the city attorney. ...more

December 11, 2008

The city will hold a special budget meeting in January to address an anticipated $157,000 shortfall in revenues. ...more

December 9, 2008

2A STATE CROSS COUNTRY Hernando, Nature Coast Technical face a stacked deck in today's 62nd FHSAA State Finals in Dade City. MIAMI-BELEN JESUIT EXPECTED TO REPEAT ...more

November 20, 2008