Developers will have another chance to offer plans to preserve and make use of the historic Guida House at Macfarlane Park. ...more

March 6, 2009

Temperatures could climb this weekend to near 80 degrees, tempting swimmers to make the most of the county's popular swimming areas. ...more

March 6, 2009

It doesn't look like much yet, but there's something growing out in front of Peace Hall, on an irregular shaped patch of ground defined by a rail fence. Inside the fenced-in area, hand-painted signs identify the sprigs already emerging from the ground in places and proclaim what the still-bare patches of dirt will soon yield. If all goes as planned, nearly two-dozen varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs will soon grow in the tight little space across the street from Sims Park. ...more

March 4, 2009

A city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department employee stole a riding lawn mower from his employer, Tampa police say. ...more

February 27, 2009

Volunteers are being sought for the first One Man Rally, an effort to bring male mentors together with young men and boys who need role models. ...more

February 27, 2009

The Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a few good rangers. The county department hopes to recruit up to a dozen more rangers, Buckman said, along with donations for communication devices and more uniforms. ...more

February 25, 2009

The final draft of the Washington Heights Neighborhood and Urban Design Plan is in, and now comes the question: Is a large-scale plan like this doable in the current economic climate? ...more

February 25, 2009

Some city employees have moved in to the newly renovated Columbus Municipal Office Building. ...more

February 11, 2009

Three guest speakers are scheduled for the Highlands County Homeowners Association meeting Monday morning. ...more

February 9, 2009

More than 1,000 visitors are expected here through the weekend of Feb. 20-22 for what will be the largest softball tournament at the Highlands County Sports Complex since the facility opened in August 2007. ...more

February 7, 2009