Trinity College of Florida officials hope to submit plans this year to the county for a massive expansion to the interdenominational Christian school. ...more

February 10, 2008

K-BAR RANCH - Mobley Homes might have to give up homesites in exchange for approval to build a shopping center and regional park at the former cattle ranch, Tampa officials say. ...more

February 6, 2008

SEBRING — Going to build a new church? The impact fee has gone up another 5 percent, according to a new schedule released by the Highlands County building official's office. The charge is now $1,528 per 1,000 square feet. Last year, impact fees were adopted at 25 percent of the amount Highlands County commissioners plan to eventually charge on new homes and commercial buildings. In September, the five board members decided not to raise impact fees for 2008, then changed their minds a week later and went to 30 percent. ...more

January 16, 2008

Mr. Maestro's letter printed by Hernando Today on Jan. 9shared some of myhopes for financial relief for homeowners, many of which are only dreams. The third paragraph in particular touched on a topic I have personally felt unfair, sighting that paying school taxes is unfair to those of us who have had no school age children. This would put the responsibility for parents to pay what some would call "user fees." Those lavish cloths and electronic toys would be better spent on their education. ...more

January 11, 2008

It's understandable why many Lutz and Keystone-area residents are wiping their eyes these days. They've had dirt kicked at them, left and right. ...more

January 2, 2008

A proposal to increase the development potential of 58 acres on the north and south sides of Van Dyke Road, west of Gunn Highway, is meeting resistance from county planners. ...more

December 23, 2007

A landowner is asking county officials to change the county's comprehensive land-use plan, a move that would open the door for intense residential and commercial construction on 94 acres off U.S. 92 near McIntosh Road and Interstate 4. ...more

December 22, 2007

A landowner is asking officials to change the county's comprehensive land-use plan, a move that would open the door for intense residential and commercial construction on 94 acres near McIntosh Road and Interstate 4. ...more

December 22, 2007

The Oldsmar Public Library is moving into a new, high-tech home. This is a big step up from its current home, a building from the city's early days. ...more

December 22, 2007

Tom Parrish knows the days are dwindling before the big holiday rush. Soon almost every space in the postal facility on Grant Street will be filled with packages -- many from holiday shippers eager to get their precious parcels posted. ...more

December 17, 2007