For newcomers to Tampa's growing urban neighborhoods, an up-close view of the skyline is just one of the amenities of city living. ...more

February 9, 2008

Forming a committee of 11 people from varying fields is the best way to monitor and consider impact fees for Highlands County. With the right mix of people, from varying fields of expertise, they can de-politicize the debate about the fees. The 11 positions include representatives from retail business, banking, homeowners associates, environmental community, real estate, builders, education, etc. It's a great cross-section of the population and should serve the county well. ...more

February 7, 2008

Move to a new subdivision and there usually are plans for shops, restaurants and more. ...more

February 6, 2008

My family and I are new to Florida. As with many newcomers, we were dismayed by local property tax rates and hoped the Legislature would address the issue. ...more

January 25, 2008

Uncertainty rules the Academy Awards as "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" led Tuesday with eight nominations each, two other best-picture contenders trailed with seven, and a writers strike left the fate of the show itself up in the air. ...more

January 23, 2008

If you work out at Lifestyle Family Fitness, you might find Todd Bright. ...more

January 17, 2008

With ingenuity, a can-do attitude and the love of her children, Stacey Pettinato overcame sudden blindness to continue living a full life. ...more

January 9, 2008

For the most part, three kinds of people live in Highlands County: The recent newcomers, who laughed off Wednesday's cold weather, saying it "felt good." The Florida natives who bundled up and acted as if we were on the North Pole. And then there are many of us who have been here just enough years that we want to act like the cold was nothing, but were shivering to the bone, wondering at what point our blood finally thinned. ...more

January 4, 2008

Bucs Jon Gruden quotes. ...more

December 3, 2007

Bucs coach Jon Gruden discusses Sunday's win at New Orleans and other topics. ...more

December 3, 2007