If organizers at the Women's Resource Center of Tampa Bay have their way, Sims Park may one day be to rubber ducks what Churchill Downs is to thoroughbreds. ...more

November 21, 2009

With the county's last budget cycle now in the rear view mirror, it's time for the local business community's focus group members to focus on next year, which promises to be a bumpy road. ...more

October 29, 2009

A public forum in Tampa Wednesday to discuss the government's banking and economic-recovery plans revealed the local business community deeply worried about the immediate financial future. ...more

February 20, 2009

For the past 10 years, area business owner Dale Terjung has seen firsthand the benefits of getting out and meeting fellow merchants, neighbors and potential customers. ...more

November 12, 2008

Although it might seem otherwise, it is not all gloom and doom in the local business community. ...more

August 3, 2008

Since prehistoric times, people across the planet have celebrated the summer solstice. That longest day of the year marks the start of summer. ...more

June 19, 2008

PORT RICHEY - Since prehistoric times, people in every corner of the Earth have celebrated the summer solstice. That "longest day of the year" traditionally marks the start of summer. "Just as the summer solstice is symbolic of agricultural growth, so is it symbolic of personal growth, a time to nurture our potential and express our creative energy," said Faith Bevan, owner of Flow Yoga/Pilates/Personal Training/Massage, 7711 Grand Blvd. ...more

June 14, 2008

Brandon chamber contemplates S.R. 60 median upkeep. ...more

May 9, 2008

Highlands County Commissioner Guy Maxcy wants his fellow commissioners to consider an economic stimulus package for the local business community. We like that idea, and are game for anything that eases the desperate situation a growing number of businesses are in. We fear, though, that there is little that can be done on this level. Let's hope that isn't the case. ...more

February 20, 2008

I would like to express the gratitude of the officers and members of Post 74 of the American Legion, for the wonderful turnout at our first golf tournament, held on Dec. 8 at Harder Hall Country Club. The generosity of our local business community, who gave so freely of their goods and services for our raffle, truly helped make the tournament a success. Space prohibits listing the names of all those who contributed, but you know who you are, so please accept our heartfelt thanks. Thanks also to Harder Hall pro John Phillips, for a great job in handicapping, scoring, and just being an all-around "good guy." We hope to make our second annual tour next year even better. ...more

December 11, 2007