As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's remember that the holiday's name is a compound word - Thanks and Giving. Take a few moments to consider these ideas for enhancing the celebration of Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. ...more

November 27, 2008 |

The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of Florida chose to insert itself in a local campaign for sheriff, one so low that it could get under a snake's belly, and then call for contributions. ...more

November 12, 2008 |

More than 50 people got up early on Saturday morning to run for a very worthy cause in the Joe Jenkins 5k Time Prediction Run/Walk at Highlands Hammock State Park. ...more

October 7, 2008 |

After marrying a Tampa girl, building a house and starting a business I felt sufficiently settled to offer my services as a community volunteer. Online research identified a local group where I felt my experience might be an asset. ...more

September 11, 2008 |

The caring and generosity of the dart throwers and golfers in Highlands County is well known. That point was driven home once again in Saturday's annual Toys For Tots golf tournament. The popular one-day, 18-hole tournament attracted a field of 43 golfers, who competed in a four-person scramble format over the tight and demanding 6,450-yard, par 72 Golf Hammock Country Club layout. ...more

July 21, 2008 |

SEBRING — There is nothing like celebrating your country's birthday by getting some beneficial exercise. The 14th annual Firecracker 5k run/walk attracted 208 participants, who managed to roll out of bed in time for the 7:30 a.m. start on Friday morning at beautiful Highlands Hammock State Park. "It was an excellent day to be outside and we had a record number of people participate in this year's event," said race director Chet Brojek. "I can't thank my sponsors and the community enough for their support for a worthy cause." ...more

July 5, 2008 |

A golf tournament that once raised $800 to $1,000 for local scholarships had been a regular endeavor for 35 years. ...more

May 18, 2008 |

FORMER TANGERINE INVITATIONAL KICKS OFF 36TH YEAR WITH NEW NAME, NEW CHARITY ...more

May 17, 2008 |

Despite activist Mark Lunsford's announcement that he likely will sue the Citrus County Sheriff Office, Sheriff Jeff Dawsy said Friday that he will give a speech at a motorcycle-ride fundraiser run by Lunsford that will benefit Lunsford's charities. ...more

February 23, 2008 |

Despite activist Mark Lunsford's announcement that he likely will sue the Citrus County Sheriff Office, Sheriff Jeff Dawsy today said he will give a speech at a motorcycle-ride fundraiser run by Lunsford that will benefit Lunsford's charities. ...more

February 22, 2008 |