Highlands Today

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Palm Harbor boys going for another regional title

Despite the absence of a couple notable teammates from last year's state champion Palm Harbor University boys swim team, the Hurricanes proved last weekend that they are a force to be reckoned with yet again. ...more

November 7, 2009

Streaks secure region spots

At least four Sebring swimmers advanced to next week's regional swim meet after strong performances Thursday in the Class 2A-District 7 competition at Rowdy Gaines Pool. ...more

October 31, 2009

Local swimmers set for districts

The Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring swimmers and divers are looking to make a big splash in this week's district competition at the Rowdy Gaines Pool in Winter Haven. ...more

October 28, 2009

Swim team having busy summer

The Walden Lake Swim Team has been staying active this summer, competing in several major youth events in the area. On July 11 and 12 the club had several members place in the TBAY Invitational at the Lakeland Yacht Club. ...more

August 5, 2009

He's Going The Distance

The sophomore jinx is something that can creep up on any athlete that has an explosive debut, but that subliminal virus never took hold of Lake Placid's Kevin Smit this season. ...more

December 30, 2008

A Positively Peak Performer

Megan Wolfe has made the water her second home since she was barely able to walk, and now at the end of her senior season, she's reached to the near pinnacle of her sport. ...more

December 29, 2008