Editor's note: This year Highlands Today is starting a Person of the Year that the newspaper will name in the new year. The criteria was choosing someone who makes a big difference for citizens in Highlands County and/or who has had a big impact on our area. Picking our first Person of the Year was difficult, with so many good nominees to consider. ...more

January 5, 2009

AVON PARK — Congressman Putnam's office has called Lucio Anaya Sr. and to say his passport will arrive soon. "He called me," said Patricia Austin, who wrote Putnam on Anaya's behalf. "He said they have approved his passport. "That's wonderful," said Austin. "Hopefully, he'll get it within two weeks." Anaya, an Avon Park vegetable stand operator who lives in Frostproof, has applied twice for a passport, but was sent a letter with requests for more documents. ...more

May 20, 2008

The East Lake boy's and girl's soccer programs each proved they are two of the best in Pinellas county this season while notching home victories against district rivals Clearwater Monday night. ...more

December 4, 2007