Many Americans are wondering how to deal with an underwater mortgage in these tough economic times. The Highlands County communities of Lake Placid, Sebring and Avon Park have been hit harder by the housing crisis than most Florida cities. While some can afford to continue making payments on their home, many residents of the Heartland have been pushed into foreclosure as home values have decreased anywhere from 15 to 55 percent or more. ...more

March 14, 2010

Several weeks ago, a Chinese businessman finally succeeded in having one of China's largest cities put budget plans online for more than 100 city departments. He had fought for years to compel city governments to publicly disclose their budgets. ...more

March 14, 2010

The Everglades and South Florida's water quality and supply will be profoundly positively affected by the purchase of the U.S. Sugar lands south of Lake Okeechobee. We need to take the long view of this multi-decadal project. ...more

March 12, 2010

Kelly Seeley and Tylene Headley believe they have found their perfect niche in the ever-growing world of spas. ...more

March 10, 2010

The CountryWood Ladies Golf Association of Plant City recently raised $2,276 with its annual Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament. ...more

March 10, 2010

Kelly Seeley and Tylene Headley believe they have found their perfect niche in the ever-growing world of spas. ...more

March 8, 2010

As Arthur Nadel was stealing from unsuspecting investors, he and his wife established themselves as respected citizens in their Sarasota community, creating a foundation that donated millions of dollars of the loot to worthy charities. ...more

March 7, 2010

As Arthur Nadel was stealing from unsuspecting investors, he and his wife established themselves as respected citizens in their Sarasota community, creating a foundation that donated millions of dollars of the loot to worthy charities. ...more

March 5, 2010

So many streets, so little money. That's what dozens of Daffodil Road advocates were told when they requested that Highlands County extend their road around a portion of Lake June. ...more

March 3, 2010

During the elite runner heyday of the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15-kilometer run, world-class runners certainly brought electricity to the event, but you have to wonder how many stories like those of Austin Richmond and Murray McDonough went unnoticed as a result. ...more

February 28, 2010