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

This Christmas week brings anglers a new morning-bite migration, which increases in both intensity and duration each day until the new moon this Saturday. ...more

December 21, 2008

If you've been to Busch Gardens and dared to take a ride on the Montu, SheiKra or Kumba rides, then you've been on some of the top amusement park rides in the country. ...more

October 17, 2008

To start this New Year off on the proper footing I decided once again to climb the Mountain of Knowledge and seek, from the great guru, answers to questions that have been bothering me for some time. Some longer that others. Questions like: If Hillary gets the Democratic nod I wonder if Bill will exchange cookie recipes with the Republican First Lady hopeful? Why do people avoid counting their birthdays? If they didn't have them they'd be gone. ...more

January 19, 2008

SEBRING — Is Santa Claus full of hot air? Dozens of bigger-than-life inflatable blow-up Santas and various Christmas displays are popping up in yards all over Highlands County. Erick Kelecseny has $8,000 worth Christmas decorations, including eight blow-ups in his front yard on Duffer Road. There's the compulsory Santa, plus Mickey and Minnie, and even a full band, including shade-wearing musicians, which pumps out funky Christmas carols. "I grew up poor my whole life and now I say I do it for the kids," said Kelecseny, about the holiday displays with fans that quietly hum all night long. "But I really do it for my own enjoyment." Kelecseny said on Thursday night that he enjoys turning off the house lights, sitting in the yard with his daughter, 15-month-old Ericka, to watch the reaction of motorists and pedestrians. ...more

December 22, 2007

I don't have the opportunity to read your paper daily but when I do, I am always frustrated by the letters to the editor. They are always so negative. I believe we are blessed by God to have been born into a free nation where we can air our opinions, no matter what they may be. I was brought to tears this morning when I had the privilege of reading Mr. Wiley's letter and his the prognosis he received about his health. Thank you sir for sending accolades out to others, who probably don't hear them very often. Also for blessing me and reminding me what life is all about. It's so easy to get caught up in every day life that we forget our days are numbered. ...more

December 1, 2007