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November 15, 2009

The Lake Placid Board of Realtors will recognize its 2009 affiliate members at the Nov. 4 meeting. ...more

November 1, 2009

Even as the annual Halloween bash was winding down, the Aripeka Elks Lodge was still full of hundreds of people. ...more

October 24, 2009

Gun sales have risen dramatically. More than 600,000 Floridians are licensed to carry guns and they still are applying in record numbers. ...more

April 3, 2009

So you want to be a star? Now's your chance. The organizers of the ninth annual Brandon Idol fundraiser will be on the lookout for the community's most talented residents as they host an audition for contestants at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hi-Life Bar & Grill, 1602 E. Brandon Blvd. ...more

April 1, 2009

The Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727, which has supported youth activities for many years through its annual Americanism Essay Contest, recently selected winners for this year's competition. ...more

April 1, 2009

The public will get a chance to provide input today on Progress Energy's plans to build a nuclear power plant in Levy County and run new transmission lines through Hernando County. ...more

March 11, 2009

WESLEY CHAPEL Busy Saturday At Library At New River Branch Library on Saturday, the First Saturday Book Club will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the First Saturday Knitting Club will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the Teen Gaming Club will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. ...more

March 6, 2009

The recent letter by the Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 concerning the fund raising for the K-9 dog was incorrect. Our apology goes to the AMVETS Post 21 who did the poker run in November and collected over $4,000 and the 2nd annual Tom Berdellagolf scramble will be held in April, with monies made going to the K-9 fund. ...more

February 22, 2009

Thank you for all who helped with the Maria Dewberry Children's Foundation Luncheon. I would like to thank Donna Dewberry, who gave up her time and talents to come to Highlands County and help raise money for the foundation. Donna and Marc Dewberry donated the proceeds to the Sebring Elks Lodge for the Harry-Anna Fund to help send underprivileged children to camp and the physical therapy program. ...more

January 28, 2009