Don Adams of Tarpon Springs says City Commission showed anti-business attitude in limiting seating at Tarpon Turtle restaurant. ...more

May 16, 2009

The former Largo city manager who was fired after her plans to have a sex change became public has started her new job as the city manager for Lake Worth. ...more

April 28, 2009

The elimination of Boys and Girls Club activities at one of two local facilities has city commissioners concerned about the resulting void in local youth programs. ...more

April 1, 2009

Concerned about the possible closing of the downtown post office, resident June Ambrose had a suggestion for cIty commissioners: Make some City Hall space available for a satellite post office. ...more

March 31, 2009

Dade City will see a 50 percent increase in freight train traffic even if the state's commuter rail deal with CSX falls apart, a rail executive told city commissioners. ...more

March 26, 2009

It will soon get more expensive to park illegally in this city. Fire Chief Stephen Moreno said firefighters got tired of complaints about motorists parking in designated fire lanes at shopping centers. ...more

March 21, 2009

Miami's City Commission has pushed a $639 million Florida Marlins ballpark a step closer to reality. ...more

March 19, 2009

We all know current economic times are stressful; there is a significant lack of funds coming into our state and local government. Our schools are suffering losses in income. I have read reports that Highlands County will need to operate with at least 30 less teachers next year. My basic question is, can we continue to offer quality education to our students with 30 fewer teachers? ...more

March 19, 2009

City commissioners adopted an ordinance restricting downtown parking during the Saturday motorcycle and car shows over the objections of one downtown merchant. ...more

March 18, 2009

PLANT CITY City commissioners have adopted resolutions ordering demolition of two condemned buildings. ...more

March 17, 2009