New applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 14 weeks, a possible sign that the massive wave of layoffs has peaked. ...more

May 8, 2009

Circuit City Stores Inc. has started the arduous process of dismantling its massive retail business, but it could take two years before the entire company completely disappears. ...more

January 30, 2009

Contours Express and Curves closed in Brooksville a year ago. In New Port Richey, a 24-hour Gold's Gym shut its doors without warning earlier this month. ...more

December 22, 2008

For the most part, Tracy Brown and Michelle Westich, owners of the 1920s-era Mediterranean-style home on Willowick Avenue, lead private lives in the dwelling they have cared for and cherished for nearly a decade. ...more

November 26, 2008

Kathleen "Kat" Alley has worked all the positions at The Spring of Tampa Bay's thrift shop - in the warehouse, behind the cash register and driving the box truck. ...more

July 12, 2008

Forming a committee of 11 people from varying fields is the best way to monitor and consider impact fees for Highlands County. With the right mix of people, from varying fields of expertise, they can de-politicize the debate about the fees. The 11 positions include representatives from retail business, banking, homeowners associates, environmental community, real estate, builders, education, etc. It's a great cross-section of the population and should serve the county well. ...more

February 7, 2008

SEBRING — Eleven people will be appointed to Highlands County's first Impact Fees Review Committee. Patterned after a similar advisory committee in Polk County, this committee will make recommendations to the county commissioners on whether the controversial impact fees should be raised, lowered, or kept the same. Commissioners approved the creation and form of this committee, as proposed by Commissioner Don Bates. The commissioners then agreed on the 11 special interests that will have a representative on this committee. ...more

February 6, 2008

AVON PARK – A Pennsylvania man who has family ties to Avon Park is building a commercial center in the northern part of the city. Construction has begun on Watters Commerce Plaza, which is located on 3 1/2 acres near U.S. 27 and Stratford Road. A 6,000-square-foot building will built in Phase 1, according to Bryan Weil, project coordinator for New South Development. The pre-engineered building is expected to be completed this spring, Weil said. Owner Roy Watters will occupy most of the space in the building, where he will store safes. Weil said Watters builds and sells safes and is a machinist. Weil noted that Watters will live in apartment within the building. ...more

January 6, 2008

A new designer boutique has joined the ranks of Hyde Park Village shops. ...more

January 2, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - When Kathy Makely was looking for a house to replace her apartment in Town 'N Country, her one request for her husband was to look for a home nearby. ...more

December 5, 2007