A downtown law firm is moving to Tampa Heights. Weekley Schulte Valdes plans to move into the former Ticor Title building, 1635 N. Tampa St., by May 25, said Chris Schulte, a partner in the firm that handles civil litigation. ...more

April 1, 2009

For all of you on Main Street who have been watching the turmoil on Wall Street for the past few weeks, Monday's shockwaves rattled even the most steadfast. ...more

September 30, 2008

Since opening in Riverview in 2006, Watson Glen by M/I Homes has drawn a lot of attention, company officials say. ...more

July 13, 2008

I live in and belong to a residential homeowners association. Our covenants, conditions and restrictions state that the HOA will maintain all common areas within the community, and it has from the beginning. ...more

July 10, 2008

Was it worth it? Was it worth having Carl Crawford, James Shields, Akinori Iwamura, Edwin Jackson and Jonny Gomes suspended? Was it worth essentially conceding a game where the Rays trailed by only two runs in just the second inning? ...more

June 7, 2008

While in some respects the Dodge Journey projects an aggressive stance on the road, it brings much more to the drive in that it may, in fact, be a kinder, gentler addition to the Dodge lineup. ...more

February 16, 2008

PLANT CITY - Land that once was slated to become the city's largest subdivision has been taken over by a developer who is planning to build an industrial park. ...more

January 4, 2008

The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency has the right idea about banning parking on the downtown Circle. This runs counter to the other issue of not enough parking in the area, but in the long run, and with additional parking added somewhere close, this idea makes sense. The CRA is creating plans for Streetscape IX, an ongoing downtown project to make it more attractive and bring people downtown. The parking issue is being discussed as the plans are drawn up. Parking in any downtown is a big issue. In Sebring, parking on the Circle isn't particularly handy, and sometimes it's a little scary backing out as traffic flows around the Circle. On top of that, some people who work downtown fill those coveted parking places all day with no regard to customers looking for easy access. ...more

November 30, 2007

How to make Avon Park grow has been the single biggest issue city leaders have grappled with for a while. That it will continue to be as important was evident at a recent Avon Park City Council candidate forum organized by a civil rights group –– the League of United Latin American Citizens. Those who expected race issues and the landlord ordinance to be discussed were surprised to instead find candidates being asked their opinion on growth matters. One of the organizers, who is Hispanic, emphasized to Highlands Today that fostering "unity" and growth are two of Avon Park's biggest challenges. He said he wanted to live in a vibrant, growing community where his kids wouldn't have to leave to look for jobs. Another member said he didn't want Avon Park to become another low-income community. ...more

October 8, 2007

As The Plaza Harbour Island nears completion, owners of the residences are looking forward to moving in, says Len O'Donnell of the Patrinely Group, the developer. ...more

September 30, 2007