The Temple Terrace Business Expo and Taste of the Terrace celebrated its 20-year venture March 17 at the University of South Florida Sun Dome with record-breaking vendor participation and attendance. ...more

March 25, 2009

The Tampa Bay Lightning are slashing season-ticket prices by an average of 10 percent for next season, with almost 4,000 seats available at the St. Pete Times Forum for only $239. ...more

February 27, 2009

The Tampa Bay Lightning are slashing season-ticket prices by an average of 10 percent for next season, with almost 4,000 seats available at the St. Pete Times Forum for only $239. ...more

February 26, 2009

Florida's tourism industry is taking a hit in the sour economy. It's the first time in seven years that tourism has dropped in the popular Sunshine State, according to statistics released Monday. ...more

February 16, 2009

On Wednesday, I wrote about Aging Solutions, a nonprofit organization working with elderly wards of the state, and its efforts to provide simple holiday gifts for 350 people in nursing homes and assisted-living centers. ...more

December 16, 2008

As the school district grapples with budget cuts, teachers are concerned about more job cuts and the possibility of salary reductions, said Highlands County teachers union President Steve Picklesimer. ...more

December 16, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist fielded questions from reporters today about his upcoming wedding, his recent meeting with President-elect Barack Obama, and more. ...more

December 3, 2008

Reading the Highlands Today story about the sheriff's office on July 23 put things into a perspective that all the people can understand. With all the growth that Highlands County is pushing to achieve, comes the expense that goes with it. Why is it then when a building that is obviously outdated and needs replacing becomes a political football, and the sheriff is held responsible for the growth? ...more

July 26, 2008

The 911 radio equipment is in a second-floor women's room. The evidence sergeant and his squad are officed in what was a garage. The first floor hallways are so narrow, Chief of Staff Lisa Burley is worried that wheelchairs can't make it through without bumping the walls. ...more

July 23, 2008

Jim Dillon is convinced it's time he and other independent boat dealers build an armada. ...more

October 23, 2007