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November 18, 2009

How is federal stimulus money really affecting Florida? Agency directors from across the state gave Gov. Charlie Crist an update Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights, by-the-numbers: ...more

July 16, 2009

The Longleaf community recently received two "green" development awards and a new conservation-based certification. These honors came on the heels of the Florida Green Building Coalition's designation of Longleaf as the county's first overall "green community" earlier this summer. ...more

September 17, 2008

Picking out a ceiling fan from the array of choices requires some homework. What should you consider before you buy? The July issue of Consumer Reports magazine suggests the following: ...more

July 24, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Incentives and costs of "green" building codes were dissected today as a Pasco Building Association group examined the second draft of a proposed Pasco County environmentally friendly construction ordinance. About 30 people took part in the PBA Green Building Council monthly meeting. A final draft of the proposed ordinance might be ready for the next meeting, June 26. ...more

June 5, 2008

CARROLLWOOD Despite a rough housing market, developers for Ravinia Luxury Courtyard Villas say their product meets the right niche to do well. ...more

May 7, 2008

Ashton Woods Homes officials are excited about the company's rising sales figures and growth, especially in light of the slumping economy. ...more

May 4, 2008

Councilman John Dingfelder floated several ideas Tuesday designed to encourage developers to be more environmentally friendly. ...more

December 19, 2007

Prices for big-screen television sets are dropping, but the cost of home entertainment may still be headed up. That's because the fancy screens shoppers are lugging home this holiday season consume far more electricity than their old-school predecessors. ...more

December 14, 2007