An Irish-themed restaurant and bar is coming to the area despite protests from nearby residents. ...more

September 2, 2009

It was simply called Resolution No. 2009-5 approving budget amendment No. 25, for the acquisition of the Sebring Airport Authority water and sewer systems and it was passed by a 4-1 vote in the consent agenda. ...more

March 7, 2009

It took several rounds of ballots, but county commissioners on Tuesday whittled down a list of 21 citizen names to six and finalized the membership of their twin standing committees. ...more

February 25, 2009

In this day of constantly changing technology, government officials must be even more vigilant about properly communicating county business - even when it comes to their home computers. ...more

February 18, 2009

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February 12, 2009

Bob DeWitt voted against plenty of projects during his eight-year tenure on the county's Planning and Zoning board. ...more

February 12, 2009

The Sebring City Council, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Planning and Zoning board met Monday to discuss establishing a zoning classification unique to the downtown CRA district. ...more

February 11, 2009

The city plans to resume all Community Redevelopment Agency activity after a state official answered questions and reassured staff and council about its CRA procedures. ...more

January 27, 2009

Business owners and the city both agree that changes should be made in the city's sign ordinance to keep up with the times. The question that remains is how to make both sides happy. Shop keepers say they need signs that attract both pedestrian traffic and potential customers driving by in vehicles. Meanwhile, city officials say they must prevent visual clutter and ensure signs are safe and not a visual nuisance. ...more

January 24, 2009

It is unfair for veterinarians to be able to board dogs overnight, while kennels are not afforded the same right. That sentiment was voiced last year when three people who wanted to open a kennel in the downtown business district found they could only board dogs during the day because they were not associated with a veterinarian. In response, the City Commission took a tentative step Tuesday night toward leveling the animal boarding playing field. ...more

January 17, 2009