Connie Smaldone, a Realtor with South Shore Real Estate Group in Lithia, claimed the title of honorary mayor of Brandon moments before the march at Brandon's annual Fourth of July parade. ...more

July 15, 2009

I would like to share my experience with the people of Highlands County who were unable to attend this year's "Celebration of Life Fashion Show." ...more

March 23, 2009

I was invited to participate in the cancer fund raiser fashion show last year as a Realtor and an usher. I was told there were Realtors and cancer survivors that would be modeling in the show. When I mentioned that I was also a survivor, I was promoted to model. I was honored to participate in this wonderful fundraiser for cancer. I honestly did not know what to expect, but I found out in a hurry that we start with very ordinary people and turn them into professional models! The hours that go into this show are countless. The ladies involved in this show are so wonderful to work with. ...more

March 22, 2009

Home sales in the Bay area rose more in December than any month since the downturn began. ...more

January 27, 2009

MIDFLORIDA Federal Credit Union announces the acquisition of A. H. Realty. ...more

December 7, 2008

There apparently is a lot of interest in reopening the Lake Placid tower to the public, but several questions have to be answered before that happens. ...more

November 18, 2008

3:15 p.m.: After what happened in the 2000 presidential election, Carmen Arenas was leaving nothing to chance. ...more

November 4, 2008

Dale Stewart has had a busy August. Last week, the Realtor from C.S. Edwards Realty Inc. signed three contracts and knows that all C.S. Edwards agents have been busy showing homes. "Sales are picking up and prices are dropping," she said Thursday, minutes before taking a phone call from a prospective buyer interested in a brand new, four-bedroom home in Orange Blossom. ...more

September 2, 2008

A Realtor running for county commission said he was "floored" when he learned he was not endorsed by the organization created to promote the local real estate industry. ...more

August 1, 2008

SEBRING – Former longtime Highlands County administrator Carl Cool told Highlands Today that he will not run for a county commission seat. Cool said that after talking with many people, he believed that not enough public support was there for a successful race. He had planned to challenge incumbent Barbara Stewart for her seat. ...more

June 16, 2008