GROUP AIMS TO GET KIDS OFF THE STREET ...more

May 22, 2008

The postseason is under way this week in Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Soccer League play. ...more

May 21, 2008

If you want to test the power of brand imagery on the consumer, walk into any well-stocked wine shop. ...more

May 20, 2008

SEBRING –– With the school days dwindling down, thoughts of summer recreation activities come to mind. For junior golfers in the Heartland, the best place to be is participating on the Sertoma Junior Golf Tour. The popular tour, which was the brainchild of former Sebring Golf Club professional Tom McClurg, is beginning its 14th season with Sun 'N Lake assistant professional Andy Kesling beginning his second year as Sertoma Junior Golf Tour director. The weekly tournaments usually attract between 50-75 youngsters, ages 6-18, and Kesling is hoping that even more junior golfers come out this year. "We are looking forward to the summer," said the affable Kesling. "We're hoping for a large number of kids to come out and participate and the more they play and practice, the quicker they will improve. ...more

May 5, 2008

It's 12 days and counting until county fairgoers can "Rock Around the Stock." ...more

February 6, 2008

Saturday is the deadline to enter the Little Miss Kumquat Festival Pageant for the $50 fee. ...more

January 8, 2008

Riverview High School will become a spooky place Saturday, when children will come in their Halloween finest to trick or treat in a safe and welcoming environment. ...more

October 24, 2007

We hope Highlands County residents step up and take part in a survey coming next year about what they want for recreational activities in the county. This is important information, and whatever's gleaned will be used for future projects. Merritt O'Brien, chairman of the county's Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, said the 13-member board will use public response to consider recreational opportunities for area residents. Past surveys showed a need for more and better soccer facilities, as well as softball fields. We have both in the recently opened complex near Sebring High School. Perhaps hiking or biking trails are wanted. Or maybe more nice public parks and recreational areas are needed on local lakes. We all know the recent debate centering around ATV riders and their lack of a place to call their own. Whatever the needs, the board will consider it. ...more

October 19, 2007

Taylor Edgemon, Jared Smith and Cleyton Morris continue to out-punt, pass and kick the competition. They now may get a chance to try their skills on a bigger stage. ...more

October 17, 2007

The Bullets White, an Amateur Athletic Union youth baseball club from Dover, brought home the championship at the First Pitch Tournament held Labor Day weekend. ...more

September 26, 2007