The developers of a new apartment complex off Falkenburg Road just west of Brandon say the rental community revolves around residents who appreciate clean, healthy, environmentally friendly living, no ifs, ands or - especially - butts. ...more

March 18, 2009

Highlands County residents who recycle are seeing something that they haven't seen in seven years - bins for the drop off of glass. ...more

March 15, 2009

The drop in gasoline prices is not only padding people's pocketbooks but also will pay off in a smoother ride on Highlands County roads. ...more

December 14, 2008

Highlands County is about to begin making asphalt and history. The first government owned and operated asphalt plant in Florida should start production next week at the Highlands County Landfill, fueled mainly by methane gas that is now burned off. ...more

October 10, 2008

The midcentury terrazzo floor was made with a matrix of two parts marble chips and one part Portland cement. Workers poured the floor on the home's concrete slab before construction of the interior wall framework. The marble chips came in four sizes and were sprinkled liberally by hand on the wet cement. ...more

November 17, 2007