Despite the slow economy, Project Graduation organizers at the three high schools remain committed to raising the needed funds to make a memorable and safe after-graduation experience for Highlands County's seniors. ...more

December 13, 2009

A real Christmas tree - it was a new sight and smell for 4 1/2- month-old Taryn as she accompanied her grandparents Monday on their annual venture to find just the right tree to centerpiece their holiday decorating. ...more

December 1, 2009

A slow economy, a worn-out storefront and a big empty space worked to developer John Yo's advantage. He had talked about sprucing up his uncle's 22nd Street convenience store property, and suddenly he had the time. ...more

November 11, 2009

A reopening didn't appear likely last June - certainly not within five months. ...more

November 3, 2009

Organizers of the New Tampa Arts Festival are putting away the brushes for a year. In light of the launch of the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce, its new board has agreed to put the arts festival on hiatus. They decided there was insufficient time to host the juried arts show. The event was scheduled for Nov. 21-22. ...more

October 2, 2009

Like a racing pit crew, workers bent down Thursday with their grease guns to squirt a dab on the wheel bearings of the Indy Racing cars. ...more

January 23, 2009

If you can afford a vacation, 2009 will be the year to check out all the places on your list. ...more

December 26, 2008

Judging by the number of toys stacked floor to ceiling, you'd never know the country's in a recession. ...more

December 17, 2008

Yes, Virginia Park, there is a Santa Claus. He will drop by Sunday to collect gifts in the fifth annual Santa Stop. ...more

December 3, 2008

Yes, Virginia Park, there is a Santa Claus. He will drop by Sunday to collect gifts in the fifth annual Santa Stop. ...more

December 2, 2008