8:15 a.m.: Seniors were out at the crack of dawn this morning to cast their votes at one of five precincts in the retirement community of Sun City Center. Officials at Kings Point, Precinct 904, reported residents standing outside the locked clubhouse as early as 5:30 a.m. When the doors opened at 7, more than 200 voters stood waiting in line, many assisted by walkers. ...more

November 4, 2008

Retailers, consumer advocates and the retirement community gathered at a public hearing Tuesday to rail against a plan by Tampa Electric Co. to raise electric rates. ...more

October 22, 2008

Lakeland police have arrested a man they say was involved in a home improvement scam that targeted residents of a retirement community. ...more

October 13, 2008

For those who know when these popular annual events roll around, we salute your memory. For those who don't, here's the list OCTOBER The Apple Festival SEBRING The Palms of Sebring retirement community will hold its 12th annual Apple Festival Oct. 2, 3, and 4 in a different location this year. Due to renovations at the Palms of Sebring, this year's event will at Blough Hall at the Church of the Brethren, which is across the street from the Palms of Sebring, on the corner of Oak Avenue and South Pine Street. The entrance for this event is on Oak Avenue. ...more

September 27, 2008

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) -- Sarah Palin played it safe Sunday on her first trip as John McCain's running mate to the battleground state of Florida. ...more

September 21, 2008

Suddenly, the race for Florida is red hot. Last week's devastating economic news, hitting harder here than most states, has helped make Florida the front line of the presidential war. ...more

September 21, 2008

Sunday's on-again, off-again visit of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin to The Villages, a large retirement community northwest of Orlando, is back on, and open to the public. ...more

September 19, 2008

While the first phase of University Mall renovations is under way, plans are being considered for the second phase, which could include demolishing and rebuilding part of the 34-year-old shopping complex. ...more

August 20, 2008

Western wear, simple skirts and blouses, evening clothes and matching accessories highlighted a fashion show for the thrifty shoppers. ...more

August 20, 2008

State Sen. Victor Crist sees a change coming to the University Area as North 22nd Street is widened and residential and commercial buildings are constructed. ...more

August 20, 2008