The 35 children taking part in the Kids in the Garden camp shucked corn, composted, painted bird houses and made stepping stones for their home gardens. ...more

June 24, 2008

I would like to take this opportunity to let you know what a pleasure it was to host Sebring High School's 2008 Prom at Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan. A thank you to Ms. Kaerdi McGovern for her organizational efforts is also in order. Her planning of the entire event was outstanding. Ms. McGovern should be commended for her hard work. ...more

May 19, 2008

In Hernando County, 14 women are spending Mother's Day with their children at the Dawn Center's shelter. ...more

May 11, 2008

Doesn't it seem like every time you turn on your TV set or open your newspaper, you see an advertisement for a new financial product? ...more

February 17, 2008

A Drugged Nation Is Not Healthy - is one of the few pieces of responsible and honest writings on this issue. The masses have blinders on and are continually being lied to by the "experts" who, when you listen to them talk, one for one admit that they "don't know what it does," or "if it works," and "how it works" when prescribing these drugs to children and their parents. ...more

January 30, 2008

I recently dropped my Contender boat at Performance Marine in Lake Placid to investigate an oil leak coming from the port motor. Although I purchased the boat used, one of the reasons I bought it was because of the 4-stroke Yamaha motors and their reputation for reliability. The motors were out of warranty for over two years yet I called Yamaha to discuss the problem and see if there was a history associated with the bad lower seal. Jeff from Yamaha was very receptive and a real pleasure to talk to although he did not know if he would be able to help me. Jeff in turn contacted Performance Marine and discussed the problem with the mechanic, Broward. Long story short, Yamaha is sending me a new power head at no cost. That is what I call service above and beyond what is normally expected of a business entity. ...more

January 28, 2008

Before Joe and Diana Marks got married, Diana laid out one condition: "Love me, love my children." Joe had a condition of his own: "Love me, love my wine." Joe and Diana Marks own and operate Tarpon Springs Castle Winery. The three-story, historic-looking red and white building with the large "See Us Make Wine" sign out front is hard to miss by people driving along Tarpon Avenue. ...more

January 26, 2008

I would like to commend Bill and Lyn Roche. They head up the Alzheimer's support group that meets at Crown Point Assisting Living Facility on Thursdays at 1 p.m. I was the speaker at the meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6. As a podiatrist I spoke about foot care, but I was very impressed by the way the Roches take "care" of these "caregivers" and the patience they have with the attendees who have Alzheimer's. ...more

December 21, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - When Kathy Makely was looking for a house to replace her apartment in Town 'N Country, she told her husband they had to look for a home nearby. ...more

December 17, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman. ...more

December 15, 2007