When Colon "Junior" Santana opened Franks & Subs at 1248 E. Brandon Blvd., he intended to add a large slice of New York to the smorgasbord of Brandon restaurants. ...more

January 14, 2009

On the city's Web site, residents can get updates on hurricanes, dredging projects and the city budget or listen to recordings of city council meetings soon after they end. ...more

September 18, 2008

For eight years, Kevin Hamm's job title with the city has been "technical support specialist." With the start of the 2009 fiscal year, he will be the Manager of Information Systems. ...more

September 10, 2008

Stacy-Ann Blake spent the first seven years of her life in New York City, where it's possible to find a basketball court within walking distance of almost any location. ...more

January 31, 2008

AVON PARK — The police chief's position was frozen until the council voted unanimously to thaw it Monday, but also tacked a residency requirement so that Frank Mercurio's successor must live within 10 driving miles of the city limit. ...more

October 10, 2007

"SoHo finally meets the suburbs'' in Centex Homes' new community of Magnolia Park, says David Ivin, president of the company's West Florida division. ...more

September 23, 2007

AVON PARK — The race for Avon Park's city council and mayoral seats already has gotten testy, but not because of any differences between the candidates. ...more

September 12, 2007