After listening to two attorneys and about 30 citizens for four hours, the Highlands County commissioners again sided with the Venus community and said no to the National Security Training Center. ...more

October 21, 2009

The longtime pastor of the city's largest church has announced his retirement. The Rev. Ron Churchill will deliver his last sermon at First Baptist Church of Plant City on Easter. ...more

March 4, 2009

Forty softball tournaments have been booked for 2009 at the Highlands County Sports Complex, which would more than triple the number hosted this year. ...more

December 26, 2008

Dotted by lush oaks, wildlife and acres of natural Florida beauty, the master-planned community of Stonebrier in northwest Hillsborough County offers its homeowners the best of two worlds: country living with city amenities. ...more

October 26, 2008

It's a marriage made in marketing heaven. The WFLA, Channel 8, syndicated "Daytime" show and Southern Living Magazine have hitched up for a yearlong cross-promotional partnership. ...more

September 16, 2008

Although boating may be the No. 1 recreational activity in this town, finding a place to moor them or store them can be not only difficult but expensive. ...more

September 3, 2008

For decades, surfing has been the premier water-based extreme sport. Infinitely linked to the coastal waves of Hawaii and Southern California, surfing has grown into a huge money-making sport with sponsored contests, magazines and even video games. ...more

July 11, 2008

The staff at West Coast Morgans equestrian facility is busy preparing for its annual summer horse camp. ...more

June 7, 2008

Oaklane Kennels Pet Resort and Spa owner Sally Cramer has a special relationship with the dogs who visit her Valrico business. ...more

February 14, 2008

East Bay Raceway Park hosts the StormPay.com Crate Late Models championship this weekend, and officials expect more than 100 race cars for the event Friday and Saturday. ...more

December 6, 2007