The aerial photo of this week's motor coach rally showed it all. There were more empty spaces than ever before. ...more

February 8, 2009

As you all know by this time, there's a SCC Community Association Task Force report recommending that a study be done of the North Lakes and Sandpiper golf courses to ascertain their value, financial potential, infrastructure needs and all the things we - as a community - need to know in the light of WCI's bankruptcy and uncertain future. ...more

February 4, 2009

Bitter cold wind whipped around the soon-to-open Hula Bay Club Friday night but it didn't stop singer Nick Lachey, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and more than 600 of their friends and fans from partying. ...more

January 31, 2009

"I love Florida weather!" shouted Al Roker to more than 200 cheering spectators gathered in Centro Ybor this morning for a chance to meet him and get a few seconds of face time the "Today" show. Roker, in town as part of NBC's Super Bowl XLIII coverage, got a taste of Ybor City during several live reports from in front of a cigar store on Seventh Avenue. ...more

January 29, 2009

The cone of uncertainty was filled with all sorts of paths that Tropical Storm Fay could travel. ...more

August 19, 2008

Thunderstorms that have been rumbling over the beach this afternoon could cause problems for Criss Angel's escape attempt from a beach motel scheduled for demolition just before 11 p.m. ...more

July 30, 2008

After more than 30 visits to Walt Disney theme parks, Beatrice Rose is comfortable giving advice. ...more

February 13, 2008

After more than 30 visits to Walt Disney theme parks, Beatrice Rose is comfortable giving advice. ...more

February 13, 2008

SEBRING – The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo was established to showcase Light Sport Aircraft, promote the industry and bring business to Sebring Regional Airport and Highlands County. It has accomplished those objectives and – hopefully – will continue to attract companies. A newcomer to the airport is Paradise USA, whose parent is a Brazilian company that has set up its Florida operation in Sebring after having a booth at last year's expo. "We had been looking for a place to establish our base in Florida," said Paulo Oliveira, general manager of Paradise USA. "Why Florida? Because of Florida weather and flying in paradise. The name of our company is Paradise, and I think that has a lot to do with Florida, so I think it fits right in there." A resident of Palm Beach, Oliveira initially looked for hangars in West Palm as well as along the coast. ...more

January 6, 2008

Outside of one serious cold front a week before Christmas, our Florida weather has been angler friendly. ...more

January 2, 2008