We had two major talent events going at once, The Highlands Little Theatre production of "Fiddler on the Roof" as well as the finale of Heartland Idol. Both were outstanding and I have sympathy for anyone who missed either of them. "Fiddler on the Roof" was flat outstanding. If Broadway scouts ever saw Pete Pollard in action it is my feeling that he would not be living in Sebring, but in New York. ...more

November 22, 2009

Wow! Who says there is nothing to do in the Heartland? Last week was a busy week. First we started out with the Florida Flywheeler's 14th annual fall fuel up. Then there are not enough words to praise the Highlands Little Theatre's production of "Fiddler on the Roof," it was just terrific. ...more

November 19, 2009

When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead last week, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title. ...more

November 16, 2009

Tampa Catholic proved it deserved its No. 3 state ranking as tailback Henry McCloud rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Christian Green completed 6 of 7 passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Crusaders past Avon Park by a score of 38-20 in a Class 2B-District 5 game on Friday night. ...more

November 8, 2009

When Blue Streaks quarterback Matt Grubb was briefly knocked out of the game last week after a crushing hit by a pass rusher, it brought back some vivid memories. ...more

November 6, 2009

A Pasco County entrepreneur who sells custom-made bobblehead dolls went into the "Shark Tank" and emerged without any new investors in his online business. ...more

October 29, 2009

A Pasco County entrepreneur who sells custom-made bobblehead dolls went in to the "Shark Tank" and emerged without any new investors in his online business. ...more

October 28, 2009

Though he appears to be leaning toward naming Byron Leftwich his starter, Bucs coach Raheem Morris wanted to meet again with his staff and then with the team and its owners before announcing the choice publicly. ...more

August 28, 2009

Following a 16-0 regular season, the West Pasco Yankees swept the Tournament of Champions playoffs to capture the District 12 Little League championship. ...more

June 17, 2009

Scheduling for Heartland Idol will be discussed Tuesday at the Sebring City Council meeting. ...more

June 15, 2009