The Residence Inn Sebring was awarded two prestigious awards at the 2009 Residence Inn General Managers Conference. ...more

February 15, 2009

Here's the deal, says Jeri Wohl. Buy a chair for $100. Then paint it yourself, or get an artist to do it. ...more

September 15, 2008

SEBRING – The Sunset Grille has devised a new beach and bar menu in line with the theme "Life Is A Beach Down At The Sunset Grille." "We didn't think we were utilizing it (the beach)," said Robert Gray, one of the owners of the restaurant overlooking Lake Jackson in Sebring. "We have a beach here, and you can pull up in your boat. We will be putting picnic tables on the beach." Food items on the menu that Gray describes as "true beach fare" include peel and eat shrimp, gator tail, fish fingers and catfish nuggets. There are also hot dogs, beach burgers, chicken wings, french fires and onion rings. Gray said the eatery is going to bring in an event coordinator to help plan some events. ...more

May 31, 2008

Saint Leo University is one of more than 1,750 institutions examining global warming and possible solutions in what's being billed as the largest teach-in in U.S. history today. ...more

January 31, 2008

Her prevailing legacy to Brandon depends upon whom you ask. After nearly 50 years in the community, Phyllis Blanton's contributions are plenty and varied. However, family and friends agree the first thing that comes to mind when they think about Blanton is her all-embracing warmth. ...more

November 17, 2007

I'd like to ask the Highlands County planning and zoning board, "Why are you trying to ruin beautiful Lake Blue?" At a public hearing on Sept. 11, the county commissioners voted to change the zoning on two parcels of land on Lake Blue from R-1 and R-1A to B-2. The vote was tied 3-3. Then Chairman Lew Carter broke the tie by voting for the zoning change. This zoning change can only be good for the land planner out of Coral Springs, not for the voting homeowners on Lake Blue in Lake Placid. With all of the commercial property in Lake Placid, why destroy Lake Blue? ...more

September 22, 2007