Just when we thought we were safe from any possible controversy over decisions or proposed actions by the Spring Lake Improvement District (SLID) Board of Supervisors and their district manager, they come up with yet another grim threat to our existence (or wallets). Their latest action is an extremely serious attempt at significantly expanding their powers through a complete re-write and re-codification of the existing SLID charter. This must be approved in a bill passed in both Houses of the Florida Legislature and signed by the governor. The bad news is that SLID intends to formally present this draft new charter to the legislative delegation (Rep. Denise Grimsley, et. al.) for their review and further action on Dec. 3 at the Highlands County Government Center. ...more

November 29, 2009

We've all seen drivers who are paying more attention to their cell phones than to the traffic around them. ...more

November 29, 2009

An attempt to change the governmental charter is causing a controversy at this subdivision southeast of Sebring. ...more

November 29, 2009

The recent tragic death of a liposuction patient at a spa in South Florida brings to light just how important it is for consumers to play an active role in evaluating the individuals and facilities performing their medical care. ...more

November 28, 2009

Parents who enroll their children in the state's prepaid college tuition plan, Florida Prepaid College Plans, will have to pay more if they choose an optional plan that covers the cost of new mandatory fees at state universities. ...more

November 27, 2009

The Florida economy will turn around but it will take the work both of residents and of government leaders to make it happen. ...more

November 25, 2009

Democrat Scott Maddox said Monday he wants to make the debate over offshore oil drilling a major issue in his 2010 race for the office of state agriculture commissioner. ...more

November 24, 2009

Peter Buczynsky kicked off Micron Pharma Works four years ago with two dozen employees and big plans. ...more

November 21, 2009

Withdrawing from a class carries a hefty penalty this year for college students with Bright Futures scholarships, but the consequences for lower-income students could be more severe than state lawmakers intended. ...more

November 1, 2009

About five miles north of Arcadia, well hidden from public view, is a grove of solar gathering cells, each about the size of a sheet of plywood. They reflect, President Barack Obama said today, "the visionary leadership at Florida Power & Light." ...more

October 28, 2009