Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has agreed to give workers for one of its Florida suppliers an extra penny a pound for tomatoes harvested, or a 64 percent increase. ...more

September 12, 2009

In other economic news: •Retail sales slip again. The Commerce Department said retail sales dipped 1.1 percent in March. It was the biggest decline in three months and a much weaker showing than the 0.3 percent increase that analysts expected. A big drop in auto sales led the overall slump in demand. Auto sales in March were 23.5 percent below year-ago levels. Sales also plunged at clothing stores, appliance outlets and furniture stores. ...more

April 15, 2009

At the State Fair, there was a booth about home canning. One sign said that we should add lemon juice when we can tomatoes at home. I've never done that! What's the reason for it? ...more

February 22, 2009

A nutritionist answers readers' question about kitchen- and health-related issues. ...more

February 16, 2009

Despite the sagging economy, some area businesses are going good thanks to snowbirds. ...more

February 9, 2009

Name of Business: JR's Runway Cafe Address of Business: ...more

January 18, 2009

Address of Business: 150 E. Main St., Avon Park Telephone number: 863-452-2504 ...more

December 21, 2008

Families are pinching their pennies this holiday season, and many will be looking for the best bargains for their Thanksgiving Day feasts. ...more

November 19, 2008

Social Security checks are going up $63 a month for the typical retiree, the largest increase in more than a quarter century but likely to seem puny to the millions who have been watching in horror as Wall Street lays waste to their retirement nest eggs. ...more

October 17, 2008

WASHINGTON - Social Security benefits for 50 million people will be go up 5.8 percent next year, which will give the average retiree an additional $63 per month. ...more

October 16, 2008