SEBRING –– It started as a hobby because Jerry Syfert always loved working with his hands. So with seven children, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, he kept busy making toys. He crafted large-scale trains, doll cradles, rocking horses, trucks, cars and occasional pieces of furniture. He thought that selling his work at craft fairs with his wife would be fun. His wife agreed and was his manager, taking care of sales and finances as they traveled to major craft shows for over 20 years. ...more

January 7, 2008

At first glance, the home of Gulf freshman point guard Nicole Adams looks like your average house in a manicured subdivision. ...more

December 5, 2007

Mobley Homes is excited about two new models in Easton Park and the flexibility of its floor plans in the Woodlands Series. ...more

December 2, 2007

Lennar officials are confident prospective home buyers will like what they see at South Fork in Riverview. ...more

November 9, 2007

SEBRING – Three newcomers to the area have submitted entries for the 2007 Fall Parade of Homes sponsored by the Highlands County Builders Association. The event will run from Oct. 19 – 28. Weekday hours will be noon to 5 p.m., while Saturday the homes will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. There are a total of 26 homes in the parade. Heartland Family Homes, Ping Homes Builder and DLF Construction will each have one entry in the competition. All three builders' entries are in Lake Placid. ...more

October 14, 2007

TRINITY - You aren't likely to find run-down cars on concrete blocks in front yards along the Greater Tampa Bay Luxury Home Tour route. Of course, the San Marino II is just one of several models built by various companies that will be on display for the luxury home tour, which started last week. The other dates are Friday to Sunday and Oct. 12 to 14. ...more

October 4, 2007

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vinny Testaverde recently made the most expensive home purchase of the year in Hillsborough County. ...more

September 20, 2007

On the outside, the three-bedroom home in the Countrywalk subdivision looks like any other: a tall roof, two-car garage, neatly landscaped entrance and a concrete patio out back. ...more

September 14, 2007