The developers of a new apartment complex off Falkenburg Road just west of Brandon say the rental community revolves around residents who appreciate clean, healthy, environmentally friendly living, no ifs, ands or - especially - butts. ...more

March 18, 2009

The developers of a new apartment complex off U.S. 301 just west of Brandon say the rental community revolves around residents who appreciate clean, healthy and environmentally friendly living, no ifs, ands or – especially – butts. ...more

March 6, 2009

Kudos To Fagan For Work On Bayport Park Re: Landscape Rules At Bayport by Tony Marrero ...more

June 12, 2008

BRANDON - The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce is seeking community participation for branding the Brandon area. ...more

December 5, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Local builder Chuck Oakes is poised to capitalize on the steady graying of county residents. On Tuesday, Oakes threw open the doors during a grand opening of a $6.5 million, 50,000 square foot, assisted living facility, located just north of town on U.S. 27. Oakes said he expected to open immediately after gaining state approval within 15 to 30 days for the Southern Lifestyle Assisted Living Facility. Oakes is not alone in an effort to capitalize locally on demographics that point to a large senior population in the county. Statistics provided by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 35 percent of Highlands County's residents are 65 and older, with a state average of 16.8 percent. George Hougthon, Inc., broke ground this year on Windsor Lakeside Village, a 70,000 square foot retirement community, with 129 independent living suites and 26 townhomes. Windsor Lakeside Village is located on County Road 621, on the shores of Lake Huntley. Sandy Foster, executive director of NU-HOPE, cited a large number of area seniors who should keep the new centers busy. ...more

December 2, 2007