Imagine in the prevailing, miserable economy, catapulting from a job you dread to a dream career - a career! - you scarcely allowed yourself to imagine even during the boom times of the mid-decade. ...more

December 23, 2009

Once upon a time, when she was the princess of Pasco County politics, the soundtrack to Cathi Martin's life might have been composed by Tchaikovsky, who gave us those magical melodies from "Sleeping Beauty." ...more

March 11, 2009

Sen. Ronda Storms successfully advanced a proposal Wednesday to change which companies would qualify for Gov. Charlie Crist's small-business loan initiative. ...more

January 8, 2009

This must be an ominous time to take over an economic development agency charged with bringing jobs to the Bay area when many companies are shedding them. ...more

December 20, 2008

The recapture rule associated with the Save Our Homes will cut into or eliminate savings. ...more

September 24, 2008

At the Arden B clothing store on Fifth Avenue, dance music is pumping and sale signs are everywhere, but Sara Chidester walks out empty-handed. ...more

September 3, 2008

In order to sell a home in many places throughout the country, sellers need their homes to outshine the competition, must be very negotiable on price and be prepared for a months-long stretch on the market. It's enough to make some sellers sit this season out, waiting for conditions to improve. ...more

July 20, 2008

My family and I are new to Florida. As with many newcomers, we were dismayed by local property tax rates and hoped the Legislature would address the issue. ...more

January 25, 2008

Lax lending rules have contributed to the trouble in the real estate market that is rattling the entire economy, especially here in Florida. ...more

November 23, 2007