According to investigators, Dan Andrews used his corporate credit card to pay his wife's cell phone bills, buy her ...more

November 25, 2008

Chamber board members have met with state attorney's office investigators, who said the criminal probe into the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce's finances will conclude soon. ...more

November 10, 2008

September 20, 2008 Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, Fl Overall Male: Connor Bauer 16:28 ...more

September 22, 2008

Sarah Pallone, who has been interim director of the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce since Dan Andrews was fired in April, has been named the new president and CEO. ...more

August 30, 2008

SEBRING — Sun 'n Lake Golf & Country Club is selling $250 covered tables to watch its July 5 fireworks event, and it's sponsoring a July 26 golf tournament. Megan L. Klootwyk, director of membership and marketing, said the money will go to the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce. Robert and Heide Miller of Cherokee Janitorial Service in Avon Park are donating a percentage of its revenues to the Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and the Sebring chamber. And Shawn Marler of the Boy Scouts is planning a joint fundraiser with the chamber. "If there's ever been a time for community support, it's now," said Interim Chamber President Sarah Pallone. ...more

June 11, 2008

SEBRING — Nearly every week, the board of directors at the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce finds a new problem. ...more

June 6, 2008

SEBRING — Whether or not charges are filed in the state attorney's office investigation of the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce, the results will be become public. According to Florida's sunshine laws, the records are currently closed because the investigation is ongoing, said Assistant State's Attorney Steve Houchin, who manages the Highlands County office. But when the investigation concludes, if the case is closed and no action is taken, then the findings can be released to the public, Houchin said. ...more

May 26, 2008

SEBRING — A Sebring contractor has filed a construction claim of lien against the city of Sebring for its building in the Sebring Circle, currently occupied by the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce. Mark Stewart, owner and president of MCS Contracting, doing business as Stewart Construction, located at 2714 Kenilworth Blvd., swore out the claim of lien on May 15, stating that his firm provided labor, services and materials to remodel the old chamber building. According to the document filed with Highlands County Clerk of Courts L.E. "Luke" Brooker, Stewart claims his business did the remodeling for $43,429.46, starting on Nov. 29 and completing the job on March 13. ...more

May 19, 2008

SEBRING – A review of the past year, a look ahead at the year ahead and the presentation of awards were the order of business during the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet Friday night at the Restoration Center. Megan Klootwyk was recognized as the Ambassador of the Year. Kim Heintz was presented with the Director of the Year award. Bob and Nadine Tedstone received the Volunteer of the Year award. This is the first time that a couple has been honored with the award. Highlands Independent Bank was named the Business of the Year. ...more

February 17, 2008