Community happenings ...more

November 25, 2009

and the annual Hi Neighbor! event. ...more

November 4, 2009

The Family Readiness Group for the local Bravo Battery National Guard unit in Avon Park is launching its second annual toy drive for the upcoming Christmas holiday. ...more

November 2, 2009

A sale sponsored Saturday by the local American Legion Auxiliary will help support charitable causes. ...more

September 27, 2009

The year: 1975. The assignment: pen a bicentennial-themed essay on your community. ...more

March 21, 2009

We find recipes that readers request. ...more

January 15, 2009

The soldiers of the 3/116 FA (MLRS) Bravo Battery Florida Army National Guard unit in Avon Park along with their Family Readiness Group and the Touched By Angels group would like to say thank you to all who contributed to our Christmas party this year. Rotary Club of Highlands, Alan Jay, Ladies Auxiliary of Avon Park, Post 9853, Bob Evans, Beef O'Brady's, Panera Bread, Florida Hospital Heartland, Winn-Dixie, Chili's, Roadhouse Grill, Sonny's BBQ, Village Inn, American Legion Post 69, Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post 69, Ruby Tuesdays, Ridge Florist, SweetBay Supermarkets, Sebring Surgical Center, Red Hat Ladies Club, Thomas J. Simmons and the many community members who donated gifts for the children and the monetary gifts that helped make this year's party possible. ...more

January 8, 2009

In 2009, the Brandon League of Fine Arts will celebrate 50 years of generating interest in the arts through educational programs and service to the community. ...more

January 7, 2009

Sickles junior Jason McDade was looking for a service project to earn Eagle Scout status when his sister's old glasses caught his attention. ...more

January 7, 2009

Sickles junior Jason McDade was looking for a service project to earn Eagle Scout status when his sister's old glasses caught his attention. ...more

January 7, 2009