For the last two years, the economic downturn held up the expansion of U.S. 27 from Lake Isis Avenue to the Polk County line. But stimulus money going to the Department of Transportation has brought it back, and the city of Avon Park is looking at an unexpected $190,000 tab. ...more

October 29, 2009

Online retailers are ramping up heavy-duty deals to turn skittish shoppers into buyers during the crucial Thanksgiving weekend and "Cyber Monday" - but even so, online sales are expected to be fairly flat after years of strong growth. ...more

November 30, 2008

During these uncertain economic times, Lennar continually is striving to help people acquire their own homes, a key piece of the American dream, according to Mark Metheny, division president. ...more

October 19, 2008

United Kingdom-based companies Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes have merged to form Taylor Morrison Inc., says John Hennebery, vice president of sales and marketing, Tampa division. ...more

February 3, 2008

Have you thought about buying a home but feel overwhelmed at the thought of putting in so much work? Lennar is promoting a campaign designed to educate prospective homeowners and take the mystery out of the home-buying process. ...more

January 20, 2008

After seven years of discussions and studies on the space crunch at the courthouse, a deadline for action has been set. ...more

January 16, 2008

After seven years of discussions and studies on the space crunch at the courthouse, a deadline for action has been set. ...more

January 15, 2008

"Buyers could hardly find a better time to buy," says Jeff Shaw, president of Century 21 Shaw Realty Group. ...more

September 16, 2007