The new and improved, more attractive Busch Boulevard may be bad for business, property owners fear. ...more

October 27, 2007

TAMPA - Mayor Pam Iorio is at it again, placing bets on her alma mater, the University of South Florida, which will play the University of Central Florida in a game of football at Raymond James Stadium at noon Saturday. Iorio, who placed and won a wager with the mayor of Morgantown, W.Va., two weeks ago, has placed a friendly bet with Buddy Dyer, the mayor of Orlando, the town UCF calls home. ...more

October 11, 2007

SEBRING — Carol Shackleford already knows the biggest news in town. "People have been calling me at home, asking me if it's really going to open," said Shackleford, the permit clerk at the Highlands County Building Official's office. So, for the record, Shackleford issued a permit on Sept. 18 to Olive Garden. A 7,441 square-foot building will be constructed at 1696 U.S. 27 S., in front of the Shops at Shelby Crossing. It will employ about 150 workers. ...more

September 22, 2007

A lot of people are saying that impact fees are the cause of our area's economic woes. They are wrong of course, but that never stopped anyone from making incorrect claims about something they don't like. ...more

September 19, 2007