The American Legion, Sons of Legion and Auxiliary Post 139 have been sending CARE boxes to U.S. troops overseas for more than four years. Recently they heard from Army Sgt. Michael Genetti who, along with his team, had received the packages for several months. ...more

August 26, 2009

A special thank you to the following businesses who helped make the Florida Hospital Volunteers 2009 Tent Sale in Lake Placid a great success: U-Lock-It Storage, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreen Drug Store, Tower Restaurant, Happiness Farms, D and D Nails, Heron's Garden, Kelley's Florist, Chef Buddy's Deli, Domino's Pizza, Wauchula State Bank, Winn-Dixie, Publix and Sweetbay. Your support of our Lake Placid community is greatly appreciated. ...more

February 13, 2009

As a bar manager, I would like to personally thank all the members of American Legion Post 69, who so graciously donated to the fundraiser for the domestic violence shelter. ...more

December 31, 2008

At times, every child needs a caring, communicative comrade. To that end, Northside Mental Health Center operates PhoneFriend, a telephone hot line for latchkey children seeking assistance with homework or wanting to discuss more personal issues. ...more

October 1, 2008

CITRUS PARK Members of American Legion Post152 paid homage to the victims of the terrorist attacks on America seven years ago by gathering along Sheldon Road in front of the post headquarters and waving American flags to passing motorists. ...more

September 11, 2008

Without a wheelchair, Margaret Roy's range is limited. "I can't walk very far," said Roy, who uses a cane to get around. She has two bad knees from a car wreck. ...more

August 18, 2008

A royal high tea was held Thursday at the Dade City Woman's Club in honor of the American Red Cross. Another tea was scheduled for Wednesday at Champions Club in Trinity. The teas were hosted by Red Cross board members Kathryn Starkey and Diane Heiler to benefit the Pasco County branch of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross. Guests heard about Red Cross services and were encouraged to help form a Red Cross auxiliary in the Pasco area. ...more

June 27, 2008