John Doyle remembers the date he was inspired to create a product he believes can help prevent serious injuries. ...more

May 28, 2008

Step into Tampa Bay Hardware and step back in time. There's no air conditioning; giant fans in wood boxes effectively circulate the warm air. ...more

May 21, 2008

Old-fashioned hardware stores in the area continue to hammer away at their tough competition by providing helpful workers who can almost always find what a customer is looking for. ...more

May 21, 2008

PLANT CITY - a viewing for Jordan Hays, the 9-year-old boy who died in the Plant City Christmas Parade last week, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Chas E. Davis Funeral Home, 3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Floral City United Methodist Church, 8480 E. Marvin St., in Floral City. ...more

December 13, 2007

When a 9-year-old boy fell under the wheels of a float Friday night in the Plant City Christmas Parade, onlookers rushed to help him. ...more

December 9, 2007

PLANT CITY - When a 9-year-old boy fell under the wheels of a float Friday night in the Plant City Christmas Parade, onlookers rushed to help him. Johnny Knotts, who had been watching the parade from the west side of South Collins Street, was among the first to kneel beside the injured child. His Knotts hardware store stands across the street, just south of Laura Street. "The float in front of me suddenly stopped," Knotts said. "People on the east side of the street were screaming. It was obvious that something horrible had happened. I ran to the other side of the float and saw the boy lying under the trailer." ...more

December 8, 2007

After 26 years, Otto's Hardware is closing. "I don't like it," said Jim Searles, a customer for two decades. "It's convenient, the people are friendly and they're all very helpful whenever you have questions. I hate the idea of the big places taking over. I'd rather give my business to the local guys." ...more

November 26, 2007

After 26 years, Otto's Hardware is closing. "I don't like it," said Jim Searles, a customer for two decades. "It's convenient, the people are friendly and they're all very helpful whenever you have questions. I hate the idea of the big places taking over. I'd rather give my business to the local guys." ...more

November 26, 2007

The article on the purchase of the Nan-Ces-O-Wee Hotel was very interesting, and it brought back many memories of the past. ...more

October 17, 2007

LAKE PLACID — It was a small town moment likely repeated a hundred times a day in Lake Placid. ...more

October 17, 2007