LAND O' LAKES - It was late last fall, and officers of the absurdly productive club that promotes sports teams at Land O' Lakes High School had gathered around Principal Monica Ilse, their heads in their hands. ...more

February 27, 2009

With all the talk of newspapers being replaced by the Web, what am I to do? ...more

January 9, 2009

One such car is the Dodge Challenger. Along with its sibling, the Plymouth Barracuda, it became an icon of American muscle and power. ...more

May 24, 2008

Richard Geller added a 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon to his vehicle collection about two years ago. ...more

January 31, 2008

One is the Type A workaholic who demands precision, agonizes over mistakes, and is so consumed by his profession he jokes about renting a family. ...more

November 10, 2007

SEBRING – When initially meeting anyone, that first impression is always important. This is especially true in business because that first encounter may be the last opportunity to convey the trust and confidence necessary for a lasting relationship. This is of utmost importance to Michael Witham, the returning chief operating officer at the Alan Jay Automotive Network since August. He believes every employee makes an impact with a customer, and each impression is important whether it's the receptionist, detail person or courtesy driver. He wants employees to decide the right thing to do. And by empowering them, their actions are decisive in satisfying the customer. Witham is the third generation growing up in an automobile dealership family. He remembers pulling weeds, washing cars, emptying trash and doing whatever needed to be done at a dealership even before he was able to drive. ...more

September 16, 2007