I am writing to voice my disgust about the cover of an advertising supplement included with the Nov.10 edition of Highlands Today. The cover shows a beautiful, joyous, young lady frolicking with the American flag announcing this retailer's Veterans Day sale. The message being: celebrate yet another holiday by gleefully shopping. The advertising copy also goes on to say that this is all part of "the magic of..." this company. They can keep their magic in as much as I plan to never set foot in one of their stores. To use Veterans Day to promote a wonderful time to have a sale is tasteless and disrespectful. Of course, I am absolutely certain that no one from that retailer, the ad agency, the media that distributes the circular will step up to the plate and admit to it being in bad taste. I could suggest that every veteran and their families boycott companies that have a flagrant disregard for the meaning of Veterans Day by using it for commercial self-promotion, but, those companies could care less unless it hurts their public image on a national scale. ...more

November 16, 2009

I am writing in response to the Oct. 26 article in Highlands Today titled, "Uninsured pregnant women eligible for free dental care." ...more

October 29, 2009

Alain Rafael Del Rio, 16, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. A ceremony was Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church, at which Del Rio's Scoutmaster, Stan Shorey, was scheduled to present him with the award. ...more

September 2, 2009

Possession of marijuana misdemeanor charges against University of South Florida point guard Anthony Crater were dismissed Monday, said Dylan Snyder, Crater's attorney. ...more

June 23, 2009

TAMPA - University of South Florida freshman guard Gaby Belardo will transfer to another school, his AAU coach Art Alvarez said Wednesday. ...more

March 25, 2009

Tampa Prep junior guard Jordan Heath has seen his share of basketball. The son of USF men's basketball coach Stan Heath, he grew up watching the sport. ...more

March 4, 2009

Michelle Wie seemed to have the trophy in her grasp until Angela Stanford and a late stumble got in the way. ...more

February 15, 2009

When Phil Veith built his house in 1966, all the materials came from San Antonio Lumber. So when it was time to remodel last year, there was no question he would go back to the local supplier. ...more

January 9, 2009

Auto workers are not the blame for the problems of the domestic auto industry, says Kraig Kircher of Holiday. ...more

January 3, 2009

I agree with Stan Paralikis' letter the other day and sure wish that enough people would contact local law enforcement, Sebring Police, sheriff's office and the Florida Highway Patrol as well as write letters to the editor for enforcement of this problem. ...more

December 1, 2008