Back in May, Scott Szala could hardly get contractors to return his calls. Those who did didn't seem too interested in taking on the extensive remodel Szala planned for his 1926 Tampa bungalow. That has changed a lot in recent months as work has tapered off for many area contractors. ...more

February 6, 2009

It's a good time to bargain with contractors if you want remodeling work done on you house. But use caution when hiring someone to do the job. ...more

January 27, 2009

SEBRING — Florida Hospital Heartland Division's Chief Operating Officer Isaac Palmer and Vice President of Patient Services Donna Snyder have recently become Fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders. ...more

July 5, 2008

SEBRING — A business that has been operating in Highlands County for just two years and another that has been around much longer – more than 50 years – were recognized during the Highlands County Business Development Day breakfast on Friday at Inn on the Lakes in Sebring. Positive Mobility, a medical transport company, was named the 2008 Highlands County Start-Up Business of the Year, and South Ridge Abstract and Title Co. was honored as the Small Business of the Year. The Highlands County Economic Development Commission sponsors the awards. ...more

May 25, 2008

Just Turn Off Radio Regarding "Beware Return Of Love Sponge To Airwaves" (Other Views, Jan. 8): ...more

January 12, 2008