You're being judged. The way you stand, the way you sit, the way you gesticulate - and the way you're holding this newspaper and reading this story right now, in fact - make a statement. And other people are forming their opinions about you based on all the nonverbal statements you're making. ...more

October 20, 2007

Sixteen years ago, Land O' Lakes lawyer Tim Hayes was the top choice of a committee searching for a county attorney, but he didn't get the county commission's endorsement. ...more

October 17, 2007

Is Highlands County's economy beginning to turn around? A growing number of people have that hunch, even though no firm numbers can prove it. To some of us it seems like things are looking a bit better. It's a gut feeling but there are a few signs that look promising. We hope that's the case, and a lot of whether it is or not is all about perception by residents. ...more

October 3, 2007