The Atonement Lutheran Church has scheduled a planning meeting for 5 p.m. Oct. 26 at its church social hall for its fourth annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. ...more

October 21, 2009

We the Pearson family (Bill, Debbie and Erik of the Blue Crab Restaurant) wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the community of Highlands County and to all of our northern friends for the overwhelming outpour of love, prayers, support and donations. Jason's long recovery has been remarkable and continues to improve daily. ...more

June 1, 2009

Jerry Hill Sr., the Bradenton Herald's outdoors columnist for 32 years, died March 13 at Manatee Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 69. ...more

March 22, 2009

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's "Soup Up the Arts" fundraiser at Sebring High School. The event was far more successful than the art club could have ever expected. Amazingly, we sold over 500 bowls of soup this year. Thank you to all of the sponsors that made the fundraiser possible. Donations were graciously received from the following donors: Publix, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Blue Crab, Beef O'Brady's, Mae Lee's, Chicanes, L.P. Health Care, Panera Bread, Brewsters, Taylor Rental, Roadhouse Grill, Dr. Hulen, Latin American Cafe, the Hebert family, Regina Blackman, Blackman Properties, LLC., Dee's Place, Sweetbay, Linda Hodge, Alan Jay, Caddy Shack, and many, many more. All of the guests enjoyed the delicious soups, breads, and desserts donated from these restaurants and sponsors. Thank you to everyone from the community for showing your support towards this fundraiser in what has been a really tough economic year. ...more

March 14, 2009

The residents of Tanglewood presented the American Cancer Society (Highlands County) a check for $55,500 on March 9. Tanglewood residents are the leaders in private donations to the American Cancer Society in Highlands County for the sixth consecutive year. One hundred percent of the money raised was earmarked for cancer research. ...more

March 12, 2009

The night before Super Bowl XL, chef Ron Krivosik stood in front of the staff assembled to serve the food at the game. ...more

January 25, 2009

With just over two weeks to go, I hope your preparations are well under way for the big game. You know, I mean like stocking up on chips and dip and making sure the fridge is loaded with appropriate beverages. ...more

January 16, 2009

Sushi lovers, it's time to say sayonara to toro (aka bluefin tuna). Hamachi (yellowtail), too. And for the time being, you can forget about ordering those freshwater eel and avocado rolls. Unagi is also a big environmental no-no. ...more

January 3, 2009

Congratulations to Bill Pearson, my boss and owner of the Blue Crab Restaurant, on the great success of your "Wacky Wednesday" breakfast special. You, your kitchen staff and your servers (me) have done an outstanding job. ...more

November 20, 2008

The Becci Davis Memorial Scholarship Committee would like to sincerely thank Bill and Debbie Pearson from The Blue Crab for their continued support and generosity. The food was fantastic and the fact you did all the work was above and beyond. ...more

September 13, 2008