In the wake of more dreaded news about layoffs, liquidations and store closings, the retail industry enjoyed a bump in sales last week. ...more

January 25, 2009

Some of the area's neediest angels will have their names plucked from a tree this holiday season. ...more

November 19, 2008

Some of the area's neediest angels will have their names plucked from a tree this holiday season. Calvary Lutheran Church is hoping that this year, with the economy in such poor shape, that the public will pitch in to provide some of the most basic needs for 500 youngsters. "Some of these children are so needy, they don't even ask for toys, just clothes," said Mary Ann Hohler, who for the past three years has served as lead shopper for the church's Angel Tree program. ...more

November 12, 2008

This past winter, David Donald, general manager of The Links Golf Club in Hudson, had a serious problem on his hands. ...more

June 19, 2008

There may be more than 3 million Floridians happier today about the newly introduced discount drug cards, but one local pharmacist said he is skeptical any time he hears of a savings program for prescription medicine. ...more

December 23, 2007

There may be more than 3 million Floridians happier today about the newly introduced discount drug cards, but one local pharmacist said he is skeptical any time he hears of a savings program for prescription medicine. ...more

December 22, 2007

I was so pleased with the turnout for the Make-A-Difference-Day. We raised money for our Highlands County veterans and their families, but you know me, I am so greedy, I just kept asking for "one more dollar." Don't forget, our soldiers are over there for people like you and me, to do all the things we take for granted, like breathing this "free air." To the following, here is a huge thank you for all the help given, to make a difference for them. If I missed anyone, please forgive me. Like I told everyone, this is the best city and the people are the greatest in the world. ...more

October 30, 2007