SEBRING — A dollar certainly doesn't go as far as it used to. Miles Baker built a septic tank, delivered it and set it for $75 in 1947. His son Bob, who is the owner and president of Baker Septic Installations, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, puts in tanks for about $3,000. There are other things – besides the cost – that have changed over the years with septic tanks. Bob believes the process is not as labor intensive now compared to when he started in the business more than 30 years ago. "The equipment, the technology, the research that has gone into making a better concrete mixture and product – it's amazing where we've come from and where we are now," said Anne Baker, Bob's wife who is the vice president of the company. ...more

November 4, 2007

People who tend to the elderly, change diapers and serve up food and drinks have the highest rates of depression among U.S. workers. ...more

October 14, 2007

Two churches that merged in 2003 are nearly ready to open an $8 million worship center under their new name, South Tampa Fellowship. ...more

October 9, 2007

Two churches that merged in 2003 are nearly ready to open an $8 million worship center under their new name, South Tampa Fellowship. ...more

October 4, 2007

There weren't enough cheerleaders Wednesday for Championship Park. Hillsborough County commissioners resoundingly rejected plans for the $40 million sports complex that would have been built in northeastern Hillsborough County. ...more

October 4, 2007

Hilton's Work At Home program consists of 185 part-time employees but is expected to increase to 600 home-based agents. ...more

September 23, 2007

The $4 billion budget approved unanimously by Hillsborough County commissioners Thursday night includes a mix of cuts, layoffs and, for the lucky few, a reprieve from the budget ax. ...more

September 21, 2007

CF Industries expects to hire from 30 to 35 full-time employees and anticipates an annual payroll and benefits of $2.2 million for a proposed uranium extraction facility it's planning to build near Plant City, a company official said Wednesday. ...more

September 6, 2007