LAND O' LAKES - It was late last fall, and officers of the absurdly productive club that promotes sports teams at Land O' Lakes High School had gathered around Principal Monica Ilse, their heads in their hands. ...more

February 27, 2009

These are lean times for government in Florida. Government revenue continues to plunge as the recession and real estate bust drag on with no end in sight. So there is a premium these days on getting value for our public dollars. With that in mind, it was interesting to see a list of the salaries of ranking public officials on the Suncoast The Tampa Tribune has compiled. ...more

February 25, 2009

Two fitness experts at Lifestyle Family Fitness, 623 Oakfield Drive, recently launched an innovative program designed to boost business while raising money for local charities. ...more

January 21, 2009

County commissioners got the grim news Tuesday from their budget director: the general fund faces a $1.6 million revenue shortfall from what was originally budgeted for fiscal year 2009. ...more

January 7, 2009

There's something about a brand new year that's invigorating and refreshing. It's like starting over again with a clean slate. ...more

January 2, 2009

For years, Florida's marine scientists have scoured the gulf and ocean waters in an aging vessel that once served pot smugglers running drugs from Colombia to Florida. ...more

September 15, 2008

The mackerel bite in the Bay has been the best of the year for the past few weeks. ...more

September 10, 2008

Wayne Bennett, owner of American Hurricane Specialists, will install storm shutters to local churches, nonprofits. ...more

July 28, 2008

There is an ominous painting of a Category 5 hurricane swooping toward the western coast of Florida on the wall of Wayne Bennett's business. ...more

July 28, 2008

SEBRING — It's hardly a laughing matter, but Sam Timms can't help but let out a nervous chuckle. The sub-par economy and high-priced gas have taken a divot from local golf courses' bottom lines. "We're struggling," said Timms, director of golf at Highlands Ridge in Avon Park. "The reason I laugh is because our company's based out of Orlando, and our bosses were here today going over different numbers and where we obtain play. ...more

July 6, 2008