Is Highlands County's economy beginning to turn around? A growing number of people have that hunch, even though no firm numbers can prove it. To some of us it seems like things are looking a bit better. It's a gut feeling but there are a few signs that look promising. We hope that's the case, and a lot of whether it is or not is all about perception by residents. ...more

October 3, 2007

SEBRING – Bealls Outlet in Sebring has received an an interior makeover. "It was getting a bit dated and dark to shop in," said Bill Webster, director of sales promotion for Bealls. The makeover included installing lighting, new floors, creating wider aisles and coming up a new color scheme. Webster said store officials had been interested in changing the colors that included teal, purple and mauve for a long time. Beallshas incorporated its logo colors of red, orange and white inside its stores. ...more

September 9, 2007