As Golf Declines, Life on links ain't what it used to be

PALM SPRINGS -- Bill Ashley traveled the Northwest for 30 years as a wholesale furniture sales representative, giving him plenty of time to contemplate a retirement filled with golf and warm winter days.

Zoning Board says miniature golf course plans not up to par

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Back in late January 2009, the Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected an application for a proposed 36- hole miniature golf course along Route 537 in a 6-1 vote. Almost exactly three years later at the Jan. 26 meeting, a revamped application for the miniature golf course was rejected by a 4-3 vote. read more

South Daytona company sports art business expands

Joe Soprano has sold framed sports prints and art at Costco and Sam's Club stores. His inventory includes hundreds of pieces of framed sports prints and art that he keeps stored in a leased warehouse space in South Daytona. He moved his business to a larger space last month and now plans to expand by also offering custom art framing services.

Great Lakes Showcase shows off successful local businesses

There was a wide assortment of businesses and nonprofits represented at The Great Lakes Showcase at the Southfield Westin Hotel.

The new face of Melbourne Victory

HE was born in Belfast so Jim Magilton is used to tension in life which could come in handy given Victory's A-League season so far.