The phony jewelers are here in force, offering you "top dollar" for your gold and valuables. Beware! I attended one of these "Hotel Heists." What I saw and experienced was unbelievable. ...more

July 10, 2009

General Growth Properties Inc., corporate owner of Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, Lakeland Square, and UniversityMall in Tampa, is bankrupt. ...more

April 19, 2009

Eight local business owners have signed a charter stating that small business is important to the community, said Randy Jordon, owner of Jordon & Son Jewelers. ...more

March 6, 2009

Tough economic times are turning jewelry stores into buyers instead of sellers as people bring their gold to convert glitter into green. ...more

November 23, 2008

BRADENTON Authorities today are investigating the early morning burglary of a jewelry store and theft of an undetermined amount of jewels. Manatee County sheriff's deputies responded to the 5:48 a.m. alarm at the Gulf Coast Jewelers shop at 1403 57th Ave. W. in Bradenton to find broken glass all over. ...more

November 21, 2008

Tough economic times are turning jewelry stores into buyers instead of sellers as people bring their gold to convert glitter into green. ...more

November 20, 2008

People who are kicking themselves for missing last year's Sleek and Sexy Night will get another chance on Wednesday, Nov. 19. ...more

November 5, 2008

LAKE PLACID — 'Lynn Weber brings her 9-pound-dog "Fang" to work with her five or six days a week and was amazed by how many customers carry dog treats with them when they shop. "I'm surprised I don't have the world's first 300-pound shihtzu," quipped the owner of tj's Leather. Although Weber's shop attracts bikers from all corners of the state, almost every customer seems to know Fang, a 2-year old "biker dog" who wears a custom made lather scarf with studs. "It's funny," said Weber. "Even the most hard-nosed biker who comes in here, they fall in love with him. ...more

June 21, 2008

WINCHESTER, Va. - A diamond once owned by former first lady Jacqueline Onassis, now featured in a unique women's ring, is being offered for sale on eBay through the consignment shop 4 Sale in Winchester. ...more

June 13, 2008

It was my pleasure last Saturday to attend the Lake Placid Garden Club's fashion show at the Lake Placid High School. It was clear how much hard work had gone into these beautiful surroundings. The "main" room was a "show place," lovely table cloths and napkins and small gift packages for all. The food was delicious and quickly served by the high school students. Then came the fashion show, with styles to please anyone. Models were the garden club ladies, showing off, who really entertained us with graceful walks, struts and some dancing. These clothes were generously donated by: The Lake Placid Feed and Western Wear, Loie's Boutique, The Plum Tree, Steve and Company, Sue's Cubby Hole, and Tropical Island Wear. ...more

February 2, 2008