Tania Regidor has spent the past two days shouting at various trees in her Egypt Lake neighborhood. ...more

December 8, 2008

It's ugly, expensive and goes right in front of your house where everyone can see it. ...more

August 25, 2008

It's ugly, expensive and goes right in front of your house where everyone can see it. But you're required to buy a backflow prevention device if you irrigate your yard with water from a well, pond or lake. The devices, which can cost $600 or more to install, prevent untreated water from contaminating the public drinking water system. ...more

August 24, 2008

SEBRING –– The unmistakable sound of leather meeting leather reverberated through the makeshift gym in the Ruiz family garage, as 10-year old Angel Ruiz Jr. pounded the double-end bag with deadly accuracy. Sweat beaded on the brow of the younger Ruiz, as Angel Ruiz Sr. navigated his son through his workout, moving from double-end bag to snapping punches into punch mitts. Jab, jab, uppercut, then step back. The 10-year old hears the instructions and his punches come crisp and on command without hesitation, and those bombs continue for three minutes until the bell rings to signal his rest period. This is Ruiz Jr.'s daily regimen, which includes workouts and road work, like running eight blocks around his Sun 'N Lake neighborhood. ...more

June 23, 2008