For two years, Edwin Letras searched for a home he could afford. Discouraged, he thought his three young children were destined to grow up in a two-bedroom apartment. ...more

July 18, 2008

What do you get when you add 1,600,000 feet of branch circuit wire, 360,000 bricks and 3,400 light fixtures? ...more

June 1, 2008

Construction of a long-awaited apartment complex for low-income seniors is set to begin soon, and the units should be ready for occupancy in about a year. ...more

May 24, 2008

It will be a school of futuristic "firsts." Last week, officials got a sneak peak at Explorer K-8, the new 2,100-student school set to open this August off Northcliffe Boulevard in Spring Hill. ...more

February 26, 2008

It will be a school of futuristic "firsts." Last week, officials got a sneak peak at Explorer K-8, the new 2,100-student school set to open this August off Northcliffe Boulevard in Spring Hill. ...more

February 25, 2008

Only one piece of the state's multimillion-dollar deal with CSX Transportation remains to be settled, but obstacles to the plan are mounting, because of questions from state lawmakers and moves by federal officials. ...more

February 23, 2008

The search is on for an artwork to adorn the Palm Harbor Library building. The Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Department and its Public Art and Design Committee are calling for local artists to submit proposals. The panel is looking for an outdoor artwork to be affixed to the library building once remodeling is completed, said Mark Flickinger, public art and design program manager. ...more

February 9, 2008

Almost 13 years ago, a dozen or so worshippers crowded into a basement kitchen for Bible study and Sunday sermons. Above them was a burned-out sanctuary left vacant by another congregation. ...more

February 4, 2008

Almost 13 years ago, a dozen or so worshippers crowded into a basement kitchen for Bible study and Sunday sermons. Above them was a burned-out sanctuary left vacant by another congregation. ...more

February 4, 2008

Ken Wheeler, the director of solid waste, is into recycling, and Highlands County should be grateful about that. The county is likely to pick up more than $3 million in two grants – nearly one-third of the $10.5 million allocated – that Gov. Charlie Crist convinced the Legislature to award in local-government grants for innovative recycling projects. Highlands had lots of competition. A total of 140 cities and counties applied for the grants. After reviewing all 140 applications, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection picked the top 33 projects based on merit. ...more

February 3, 2008