Highlands County schools and South Florida Community College have the right idea of improving and consolidating vocation education. ...more

October 14, 2007

Eight area churches, including Bayshore Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Hyde Park Presbyterian and Palma Ceia Presbyterian, are contributing money and muscle to build a house for Bonifacia 'Bonnie' Buenaflor in northeast Tampa. ...more

October 10, 2007

The Plant City Garden Club will hold its 11th annual Garden Tour next week, including six locations in the residential historical district north of downtown. ...more

October 6, 2007

LAKE PLACID — The 17th Annual Caladium Festival attracted 20,000 to 25,000 visitors and "went off without a hitch," according to organizer Eileen May. Rain showers dampened just the last few minutes on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26 –– the third and final day of the three-day festival. Local businesses and vendors were both pleased by the turnout, with area motels near capacity, said May, Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce CEO/president of operations. "Everything was on time," said May, "and the entertainment was very well received. We welcomed a lot of people into our lovely town." ...more

September 4, 2007