If Santa Claus had been portrayed as a woman the image would look something like Ella Green. She's a white-haired, elfin little figure, an 83-year-old with a melodic German accent that offers kind words for everyone, delivered with a twinkle in her one good eye. She lost the other one 10 years ago - or was it 20? She hasn't kept track. ...more

December 5, 2009

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. McAllister for his letter on Nov. 24. This was just what the Tea Party movement needed: some left wing nut to remind us why we are holding tea parties. And, he gave us lots more exposure than any of the newspapers in Highlands County, so again thanks Mr. McAllister. But, I do need to correct some of the things that he said: ...more

December 3, 2009

I don't often kill snook, but at least once a year I like to validate the fact that they are among the tastier of saltwater fishes. ...more

March 14, 2009

Brad Cooper Gallery in Ybor City is exhibiting a selection of oil paintings, brush and ink paintings, and watercolors by William Pachner through March 7. ...more

February 25, 2009

BOYS GOLF Springstead, Central tee it up in 2A-6 Tournament today; Nature Coast hosts 1A-9 tomorrow at The Dunes. ...more

October 13, 2008

Joshua Harmsen needs an eye patch to save the vision in one eye, but five years ago the 2-year-old wouldn't wear it for more than 30 seconds. ...more

January 2, 2008

Joshua Harmsen needs an eye patch to save the vision in one eye, but five years ago the 2-year-old wouldn't wear it for more than 30 seconds. ...more

December 27, 2007

Near the end of the swamp tour, the Fakahatchee Strand grew quiet. Weary legs sloshed through waist-deep water. Thick mud sucked at hiking boots. Walking sticks knocked against cypress knees. Splish, splash. ...more

December 27, 2007

Tickets are on sale for a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 5309 U.S. 41 N. ...more

October 15, 2007