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

In contrast to the continual bantering of citizens with complaints, I want to share a recent experience that significantly bolsters my pride in our community and local college. ...more

August 13, 2008

SEBRING — Good writers learn it right away – write about what you know – and Sebring snowbird Kathryn Neff Perry seemingly learned that lesson well. Perry recently published her second novel, "Boone's Creek – Almost Home." Several locations in the novel should be familiar to Highlands County residents, including Lake Jackson, The Kenilworth Lodge, Chicanes and the sheriff's office. "I love Sebring," said Perry."That's where my heart is." ...more

May 25, 2008