From Wall Street to Main Street, the economy is reeling. Yet as Circuit City and other mammoth retailers collapse and chains such as Bennigan's shutter restaurants coast to coast, in historic downtown Plant City there is some evidence of economic optimism. ...more

February 4, 2009

Who knew that recycling could be such a greasy topic? Matt Connor for one. Connor, the owner and operator of the Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pub franchise in Trinity, says recycling isn't just a trendy thing to do, it has become increasingly profitable. ...more

December 3, 2008

A few years ago, drums of used french fry grease were only of interest to a small network of underground biofuel brewers, who used the slimy oil to power their souped-up antique Mercedes. ...more

May 27, 2008