SEBRING — All you had to do on Thanksgiving Eve was head down U.S. 27 and pass by local bars to see that it's one of the busiest nights of the year for partygoers. Recent statistics provided by restaurant and bar associations say that most drinking establishments can expect a 25 to 50 percent increase over a typical Wednesday night. At Duffers Sports Grille, 6940 U.S. 27, vehicles were parked on the side of the highway and parking attendants were brought in to guide drivers. "It's the biggest night of the year we have," said Duffers manager Dianne Rose. "Our workers probably won't get home until 5 a.m." ...more

November 24, 2007

Total nudity and lap dances would be banned in sexually-oriented businesses under proposed changes to city laws. ...more

November 21, 2007

PLANT CITY - Total nudity and lap dances would be banned in sexually-oriented businesses under proposed changes to city laws. The city commission is expected to vote on the revised ordinances during two public hearings scheduled for Nov. 26 and Dec. 10. The proposed changes tighten adult entertainment laws that last were revised in 2005, City Attorney Ken Buchman said. ...more

November 16, 2007