SEBRING — It's hardly a laughing matter, but Sam Timms can't help but let out a nervous chuckle. The sub-par economy and high-priced gas have taken a divot from local golf courses' bottom lines. "We're struggling," said Timms, director of golf at Highlands Ridge in Avon Park. "The reason I laugh is because our company's based out of Orlando, and our bosses were here today going over different numbers and where we obtain play. ...more

July 6, 2008

TAMPA - Talk about being inhospitable hosts. Tampa has turned the New York Giants away from the inn. The Giants are in town for Sunday's wild card playoff game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On such short notice, the team couldn't book a 200-room block at a hotel in Tampa, and had to go elsewhere for lodging. ...more

January 4, 2008