Regarding 'Bracing For Boom, Bridges On Alafia' (Metro, Oct. 8): Fifth-graders know when a council allows zoning changes at the beck and call of developers, infrastructure has to be considered in advance. Simple things like water supply, power, environmental problems and traffic movement must be considered. I know warnings were given repeatedly by the Tribune on all these subjects and were ignored by the 'first-graders' on the commission. ...more

October 12, 2007

For years, snowbirds have been complaining about higher taxes and rising insurance rates. Has this changed their living arrangements in Highlands County? Are they putting off decisions to buy a home here? Are they selling their Florida homes and returning north? ...more

October 3, 2007

When we moved into our community several years back, we were allowed to have two dogs. Recently, the board changed the rules to allow only one dog. ...more

September 15, 2007

TAMPA - The newest trend in real estate may be touring homes that aren't real. At least that's what officials at realty company Coldwell Banker hope. ...more

September 11, 2007

Consumers kept charging at a rapid pace on their credit cards in July although their overall borrowing slowed a bit. ...more

September 11, 2007

Alex Petrilak, the president of a marketing management company, will lead Tampa in its quest to raise $24 million for the Riverwalk project. ...more

September 5, 2007