SEBRING — Ashley Weldy is excited this year that she will be able to train for the Heartland Triathlon without swimming with alligators in Lake Jackson. "I can't wait for the pool to open," Weldy said as she worked out Thursday at the Highlands County Family YMCA. "It will be so convenient to have a pool right here." Construction is on target for the Capt. Justin K. Ward Aquatic Center to open by the end of January. The $1.2 million center, largely funded by a donation from Sebring native Jennifer Boardman, formerly Leidel, will feature a 10-lane lap pool, a warm-water exercise pool and a splash pad area for kids to play in water features. Most of the pool construction is complete, and the filtration system and pipes have been installed. Greg Smith, physical director of the YMCA, said the next step, pouring the pool deck will likely happen in the next two weeks. ...more

December 28, 2007

SEBRING –– Despite wet, windy conditions the talented foursome of John Snyder, Aaron Snyder, Charlie Damron and Kayla Griffin finished first in the Championship Flight in Saturday's 13th annual Sebring High School Golf Classic. ...more

September 24, 2007