After two of the five Sarasota County commissioners changed their positions on a proposal to renovate Ed Smith Stadium, the commission voted to offer $17.6 million toward the project, a decision that could keep the Cincinnati Reds baseball team from leaving its spring training facility in Sarasota. ...more

February 13, 2008

A 21-year-old Tampa man was accused by police of stealing $33,687 worth of electronics and causing about $5,000 in damages to local businesses. ...more

February 9, 2008

LARGO - Two men have been charged in a string of thefts from coin-operated laundry machines and carwashes, police said today. ...more

February 5, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Pierce Middle School will usher in FCAT season with meatballs, tomato sauce and pasta. ...more

January 16, 2008

Thank you to the wonderful residents of Lake Placid who heartily responded to the call for toys to be given to local children for Christmas. The needs of our community were huge this year but the generosity of Lake Placid made it possible for over 800 local children to receive a gift this Christmas. Our special thanks to the Chamber of Commerce, the local businesses who collected and donated toys, the participating Lake Placid churches, Manna Ministries and the special people of Memorial United Methodist Church who collected, wrapped and hosted the fourth annual Christmas Store. ...more

December 29, 2007

A local seasonal treat, Church Street Christmas, is back, starting tonight. ...more

December 21, 2007

SEBRING — DayJet Corporation today announced the expansion of its "Per-Seat, On-Demand" service network to 28 new destinations, including Sebring Regional Airport. ...more

December 10, 2007

BRANDON - The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce is seeking community participation for branding the Brandon area. ...more

December 5, 2007

The deadline is near to register to speak at the annual Pasco Legislative Delegation forum next month. Groups also need to submit requests for state funding through Community Budget Issue Requests by the same deadline, Friday, Nov. 30, according to state Rep. John Legg, R-Port Richey, the delegation chairman. ...more

November 24, 2007

When Vanessa Fellion's older brother, Bobby, told her he buried something valuable under the U.S. 301 bridge in Riverview, she didn't believe it for a second. ...more

November 21, 2007