Few events in our community are endearing in their quaint traditions as the Florida Strawberry Festival, and the crowning of its queen and court in a scholarship pageant is one of its high points. ...more

July 26, 2008

President Bush intends to try to block a bill protecting doctors from a cut in their Medicare pay, even though Congress seemingly has enough votes to override his veto, a White House spokesman indicated Thursday. ...more

July 11, 2008

The hurricane season just kicked in for Highlands County. The "big blow" is the news that Publix has decided to limit our area's already sparse shopping choices even more in purchasing Albertson's. It is no wonder that Publix could afford to make this transaction due to their exorbitant prices. Albertson's was one of the most economic places to shop in the area and had a different variety of meats and brands to choose from. Now we will be limited to the "big boys" and what they think we should eat. ...more

June 13, 2008

Bush is a great president. In fact he's the greatest we have had in my lifetime and I am 74 years old, says Connie Perdue of New Port Richey. ...more

May 31, 2008

GIRLS SOCCER Shark senior Brittany Allen signs scholarship with Spartanburg, South Carolina program. ...more

May 9, 2008

At the beginning of this year, Nature Coast Technical senior soccer player Brittany Allen had three choices on which school to go to and play soccer next fall. ...more

May 9, 2008

It seems like I've been getting more e-mails from readers than ever before, which makes sense in a shaky economy. But before they start piling up too high, I would like to take the opportunity to answer a couple in this space. Here are two of the most frequently asked questions in my inbox: ...more

May 4, 2008

TAMPA - Metropolitan Ministries today began a new way of providing food for the needy – they come in and "shop" for it. ...more

February 13, 2008

Why Spring Hill? Nia Diebel's letter, "Is there life in Spring Hill?" expresses frustration with some of the shortcomings of Spring Hill. Diebel apparently believes these shortcomings are the result of the "rather selfish attitudes of the so-called 'greatest generation' ... (that) place their whims and wants over valid needs for a community that is growing (as they) shuffle along and ... seem confused and not much engaged in life beyond medical appointments and early dinner specials." ...more

February 6, 2008

Congratulations to Commissioner Don Bates and one other commissioner for opposing the county asphalt plant. According to the Jan. 26 edition of Highlands Today, if Amendment One passes, Highlands County won't have the money to build roads, including completion of Sebring Parkway. Anyone who has the audacity to approve purchase of an asphalt plant, which will be another albatross like the Sebring Power Plant was, must reside in La La Land. It seems redundant to mention that interest on the $3.3 million loan would likely run $165,000 per year. This plant would be a disgrace in the annals of decision making by county governments. The main benefit from this is our choices for commissioner have been decided for next election. ...more

February 5, 2008