City Manager William Poe said it really wasn't that difficult putting together a city budget that cuts spending by nearly $400,000 without cutting services. ...more

September 6, 2008

Whatever you do don't call the gift shop in the former Senior Center building in downtown Palm Harbor a thrift store. ...more

September 6, 2008

As a single mother with two girls, ages 9 and 14, Keysha Sirmons, then 33, suddenly found herself with a new baby. ...more

September 3, 2008

Residents who have paid their utility bills on time for the past two years could be getting a deposit refund under a proposal being considered by the city commission. ...more

August 23, 2008

National Half Price Mattress and Furniture Store's 16-year run on East Busch Boulevard is drawing to a close. ...more

August 20, 2008

Thomas Rumeau already had a bachelor's degree in economics but decided that a master's in public policy would make him more marketable. ...more

August 11, 2008

As the city council plans to renew its annual fire assessments, churches and nonprofit organizations will likely find themselves paying a greater annual fee to get their fire protection. ...more

July 31, 2008

The University Area Faith-Based Coalition will hold its Fall Festival on Oct. 25. ...more

July 23, 2008

AVON PARK — Stanley Wells was tempted – very tempted – to take the offer, but it was one he could and did refuse. Wells, the president of Wells Dodge Chrysler, said a woman from Idaho called the Avon Park dealership Monday about a limited edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 on display in the showroom. She had heard about the car and was willing to pay $100,000 – more than twice the list price. She wanted it that day. ...more

June 29, 2008

Hillsborough County might have an $87 million budget deficit, but it won't make up the shortfall by reducing or eliminating a popular after-school and summer recreation program, commissioners pledged Thursday. ...more

June 6, 2008