Back in the 1920s, '30s and '40s - when Avon Park was the spring training home for major and minor league baseball teams - the teams stayed at the Hotel Jacaranda. On Sat., Feb. 21, that same hotel will serve as the setting while Avon Park baseball historian Dr. Ron Sevigny brings Avon Park's unique baseball history to life. His talk takes place during the annual banquet of the Historical Society of Avon Park, beginning at 6:30. ...more

February 13, 2009

Back in the 1920s, '30s and '40s - when Avon Park was the spring training home for major and minor league baseball teams - the teams stayed at the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

February 6, 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

AP Chamber To Meet AVON PARK The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7 a.m. Dec. 18 at the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

December 14, 2008

The Avon Park City Council meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. Everyone is encouraged to attend "Christmas on Main Street" tonight at 6 in front of the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

December 8, 2008

Holiday music will fill the air for Christmas on the Mall, starting at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, in front of the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

December 6, 2008

For five years now I have been taking classes at the Hotel Jacaranda through South Florida Community College. When I first started, the pool was completely enclosed, which made it great for taking classes all year round. Hurricane Charley completely demolished the enclosure and it hasn't been replaced since that time as the college stated that they couldn't afford to replace it. That was four years ago. ...more

September 20, 2008

AVON PARK American Legion Highlands Post 69 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. second Monday each month. Lounge Bingo, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 453-4553. ...more

July 20, 2008

AVON PARK American Legion Highlands Post 69 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. second Monday each month. Lounge Bingo, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 453-4553. ...more

July 13, 2008

On behalf of the Avon Elementary School PTO, we would like to thank our business partners and friends for their gracious support and donations of door prizes for our annual year-end Staff Appreciation Lunch. Our theme for this celebration this year was the "Splash Awards," and we had a fun and memorable time together. A special note of thanks goes to Mr. George Hall, our master of ceremonies for the award presentations. Our thanks go to: Albritton's Barber Shop, Arby's, Bagwell Lumber, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Insurance, Big T Tire, Bok Tower, Books-A-Million, Candle Arbor, Clock Restaurant, Dan Evers Insurance, Dutchers Diner, Electric Beach Tanning, Florida Hospital, Griffin's dry Cleaning, Happy Owl, Heartland National Bank, Heather Goodwin, Highlands Independent Bank, Hungry Howies Avon Park, Hotel Jacaranda, Bill Jarrett Ford, Jimmy's Florist, Layes Tire Service, Max Duke Insurance, Mid Florida Credit Union, MOSI, Olympic Restaurant, Palmer Ace Hardware, Papa John Pizza, Pit Stop Drive Thru, Publix, River Greens Golf Course, RJ Gators, Roadhouse Grill, Starbucks, Sun 'N Lake Golf Course, Sun Trust Bank, Todays Images, Travis Crosson Tree Service, Vanda martin, Wells Dodge Chrysler, Mrs. Betty Wells Pampered Chef, WWOJ Radio, and Zeno's. ...more

June 20, 2008