CARES is bringing to West Pasco an innovative program that helps prevent early memory loss. Community Aging and Retirement Services has been chosen as one of 11 organizations across the U.S. to establish the program, "Senior Moments," according to Caryl Melancon, CARES public relations coordinator. ...more

November 28, 2007

SEBRING — People couldn't help but smile when they looked at Tonya Peterson on Thursday. With bright-colored feathers sticking out of her back, a wattle hanging from her mouth and a comb that swayed as she nodded her head, Peterson was playing the part of the turkey at the annual NU-HOPE Thanksgiving meal. "I bet you've never been hugged by a turkey before," she said as she greeted one of the senior citizens gathered to enjoy the traditional lunch. Peterson said she wouldn't have picked out the costume herself, but being the rookie case manager for NU-HOPE, she didn't have a choice. ...more

November 17, 2007

BROOKSVILLE — Just because an airplane is a "mini" doesn't mean it can't hold its own. ...more

November 13, 2007

The Plant City Photo Archives has set the open house for its annual Salute to Veterans exhibit for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10. ...more

November 3, 2007

SEBRING –– Talk about perseverance. Herman Talbott has enjoyed playing golf for more than 50 years, but the athletic 91-year-old had never achieved the ultimate thrill of every golfer: A hole-in-one. That is until Oct. 5, when Talbott, who was playing in the Men's League, aced the par-3, 120-yard, fifth hole at Sebring Golf Club. Talbott, playing from the red tees, used a 3-wood on the 120-yard hole, and watched the ball land on the green, but didn't see it go in the hole. ...more

October 23, 2007

Some people hit the road seeking adventure. Others are in search of a warm bed, a good meal or a lonely stretch of highway. ...more

October 16, 2007

Are you ready for some football? With college and pro pigskin in full swing, residents of a new community are flying their team colors and building camaraderie. ...more

October 13, 2007

SEBRING — Give a 15-member troupe of actors some humorous lines and plenty of hats and you've got –– the Glad Hatters. The group of mostly elderly actors takes its act on the road to assisted living centers and any other group of theater fans, including the Lions clubs and Red Hatters. They sing, dance and perform skits –– all laced with plenty of humor. Their distinctive hats vary depending on changing themes. Wednesday, the banter was lively as senior actors rehearsed at Highlands Little Theatre. Spirited lyrics included, "There's no business like show business" and "I'm looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before." ...more

October 9, 2007

TAMPA - Two kinds of smoke floated Saturday morning over the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4321 in Hyde Park. ...more

October 6, 2007

TAMPA For 27 years, Daniel Diaz has been a regular customer at the Spanish-language bookstore Tampa Libros. ...more

September 24, 2007