A reopening didn't appear likely last June - certainly not within five months. ...more

November 3, 2009

With the economy riding a roller coaster, it's likely more of us will be reaching for the Sears Christmas Wish book rather than the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book this year when it comes to presents under the tree. ...more

October 17, 2008

A year after a major reworking of its 18-hole course, the Golf Club at Cypress Creek will soon turn its attention to making over the way it serves its members. ...more

August 6, 2008

SEBRING –– Another familiar face is exiting the Heartland golf scene. Colin Moffat, who has been the head professional at Golf Hammock Country Club for the past four years, has taken a position as the Director of Golf at Indian Lakes Estates Country Club in Polk County. "This is an opportunity that I couldn't pass up," said Moffat. "I'm kind of sad because I've enjoyed my time at Golf Hammock immensely, because the members are fine people and have always given me great support, but I just feel like the time is right for me to move on. "Indian Lakes Estates Country Club is a very nice layout, and I was up there last week and met more than 300 people, and I look forward to the challenges that are ahead of me." ...more

February 25, 2008

Harold was teeing off from the back tees. On his down-swing, he suddenly realized that his wife, Judy, was about to tee off from the red tees, directly in his path. Unable to stop his down swing he nailed the ball, hit Judy directly in the right temple, killing her instantly. A few days later Harold received a call from the coroner concerning her autopsy . "Harold, your wife seems to have died from blunt force trauma to the head. You said you hit a golf ball and struck her in the temple. Is that correct? "Yes sir," Harold replied, "that's correct." "Well, Harold, I also found a large bruise on Judy's right hip. Do you know anything about that?" "Yes sir," Harold said, "That would have been my mulligan. ...more

January 24, 2008

After 20 years, one of the area's most popular leisure spots just received a significant facelift. ...more

December 17, 2007

A once-popular and pristinely landscaped golf course is slowly turning into a weed-infested eyesore and many of the surrounding homeowners are furious their property values are inevitably going to come down. ...more

December 4, 2007

Bill Place's hard-fought battle to add miniature golf to his Pebble Creek holdings was dealt a setback Tuesday by the Hillsborough County Commission, which rejected his request for a zoning modification. ...more

October 13, 2007

TAMPA - Bill Place's hard-fought battle to add miniature golf to his Pebble Creek holdings was dealt a setback today by the Hillsborough County Commission, which rejected his request for a zoning modification. After the lengthy hearing before an overflow crowd of nearly 200 people, Place said he would appeal the commission's 5-2 decision. ...more

October 9, 2007

The long-delayed plan to build a miniature golf course in Pebble Creek is scheduled to proceed in October with a zoning hearing before the Hillsborough County Commission. ...more

September 21, 2007