Q: Can a board of directors approve a special assessment simply to balance a budget? The members have been assessed what amounts to an additional fiscal quarter because the new board members have determined that there is a shortfall. Shouldn't a full membership vote be required for any assessments not deemed an emergency by the governor? BR, Naples ...more

October 5, 2008

With the help of a grant from the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, LifeCare of Brandon's board of directors and staff recently were able to design a new brochure and Web site and create new signs for the center reflecting its name change. ...more

October 1, 2008

Does the president of the board have the right to approve patios and screened rooms being built on common ground without a discussion of, or approval by, the board of directors? ...more

September 25, 2008

Donations of nonperishable food, school supplies, sturdy shoes and clothing in good condition are always welcome at the Emergency Care Help Organization. ...more

September 24, 2008

A local investor group led by John H. Sykes, founder and former chairman of Sykes Enterprises Inc., announced a deal to purchase a controlling stake in the Tampa-based national stock brokerage company Gunn Allen Financial Inc. ...more

September 5, 2008

It's time. In fact, it's way past time for big landowners in Sun 'n Lake of Sebring to allow one-person, one-vote status to residents of the improvement district. Contrary to what the district's attorney says, there is no good argument to keep the status quo, unless you're one of the large landowners. Other than that, their argument doesn't pass the smell test. ...more

August 13, 2008

Everyday Blessings sits on 72 acres off of U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa, taking care of children and finding places for those hurt by abuse and neglect. The heart and soul of the operation is Sister Claire LeBoeuf. ...more

August 13, 2008

Everyday Blessings sits on 72 acres off of U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa, taking care of children and finding places for those hurt by abuse and neglect. The heart and soul of the operation is Sister Claire LeBoeuf. ...more

August 6, 2008

Yahoo is recounting the shareholder vote for its board of directors after discovering that a tabulating firm failed to register the opposition of a major investor. ...more

August 6, 2008

A Realtor running for county commission said he was "floored" when he learned he was not endorsed by the organization created to promote the local real estate industry. ...more

August 1, 2008