Water foamed and splashed around eight women Monday morning in the Buttonwood Bay pool as they vigorously practiced water aerobics. ...more

September 16, 2008

Reservations for seasonal rentals are lagging behind last year, which indicates the strong possibility that fewer snowbirds might come to Highlands County this winter. ...more

August 26, 2008

SEBRING — It's hardly a laughing matter, but Sam Timms can't help but let out a nervous chuckle. The sub-par economy and high-priced gas have taken a divot from local golf courses' bottom lines. "We're struggling," said Timms, director of golf at Highlands Ridge in Avon Park. "The reason I laugh is because our company's based out of Orlando, and our bosses were here today going over different numbers and where we obtain play. ...more

July 6, 2008

In the early stages of a presidential battle between opponents who are less dissimilar than either campaign would eagerly confess, one line of demarcation interesting to Floridians emerged recently: The opinion gap puts much of Florida's Republican-led Legislature and all of its Pasco delegation in the camp of - gulp - presumptive Democrat nominee Barack Obama. ...more

June 19, 2008

Most of the snowbirds have left the area, so those of you who have been sitting back and griping that the snowbirds are taking all the room and parking places can get out now. One of the places I would suggest you get out to is the Highlands Little Theatre to take in one of the performances of "Dearly Departed." It will surely take you mind off your worries, as it is hard to worry and laugh at the same time. ...more

June 12, 2008

Flawed Reasoning "Move to question." ...more

May 23, 2008

They weren't your typical snowbirds. They didn't come to Tampa to relax on a beach. And they're nowhere close to retirement. ...more

May 4, 2008

I'm a Realtor and I relate to Beth Garman's story. Beth is a respected leader in Hernando County's Association of Realtors. She brings a sense of civility and fair play in all of her dealings. It is sad for colleagues and associates to see that her years of livelihood are cut short. My sentiment is the same for all real estate and building professionals in Hernando County who have been devastated by the effect of runaway property taxes. ...more

February 15, 2008

First, let me congratulate you on researching the article which ran a few months back, regarding the proposed dog "beach day" at Pine Island. If I recall correctly, I was not the only person who found your attitude regarding allowing dogs and their human companions to enjoy Pine Island, for a few hours, one day a month, a couple months out of the year; negative and selfish. ...more

February 14, 2008

Is There Life In Spring Hill? Several times I've started to write this, then decided against it. Mainly because I think it will offend a large segment of my fellow Spring Hill and Hernando County neighbors. But it needs to be said, regardless of who it may rub the wrong way. ...more

February 1, 2008