A lot of people around Highlands County are questioning the possibility of a mega-community being built in the southern part of the county. It's not that they necessarily support it or oppose it, they just are wondering: "What in the world?" That's because of the presentation by AtlanticBlue to the county commissioners last Tuesday about their wish to build a new city that could have a population of up to 125,000 people. ...more

June 27, 2008

A lot of people around Highlands County are questioning the possibility of a mega-community being built in the southern part of the county. It's not that they necessarily support it or oppose it, they just are wondering: "What in the world?" That's because of the presentation by AtlanticBlue to the county commissioners last Tuesday about their wish to build a new city that could have a population of up to 125,000 people. The conceptual master plan shown the county showed that the 65,000 acre Blue Head Ranch would offer 100 square miles, with 31,000 acres being preserved for all time for conservation purposes. The rest would consist of 20,000 acres of development with 54,600 housing units. ...more

June 26, 2008

TAMPA The absence and presence of D Dan Boyle on the ice each stand out for the same reason - he means that much to the Lightning attack. ...more

February 3, 2008

Bucs LB Derrick Brooks is used to pitching Tampa Bay's amenities to potential free agents, but he spent Friday selling his hometown to anyone who would listen. ...more

February 2, 2008

Toyota may have fallen short of General Motors in global vehicle sales last year, but it has beaten its U.S. rival in another measure - global vehicle production. ...more

January 29, 2008

That the placing of G Marc Denis on waivers has been a difficult transaction for everyone involved was echoed by Lightning GM Jay Feaster following Tampa Bay's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia. ...more

December 29, 2007

After nearly six years together as general manager and coach of the Lightning, Jay Feaster and John Tortorella have been through this before. ...more

November 10, 2007

General Motors posted a company record $39 billion loss Wednesday for the third quarter, as a charge involving unused tax credits brought an abrupt end to a string of three profitable quarters for the nation's largest automaker. ...more

November 8, 2007

Nearly four years after he bought land on State Road 56, Chevrolet dealer Buddy Foster has won the right to relocate his business from Zephyrhills - with one hitch. ...more

October 24, 2007