I found Rose, whose kindness to other players is so admirable, putting finishing touches on the club's Christmas tree. ...more

December 21, 2007

THONOTOSASSA - Sitting under a pavilion with children on his lap, Santa Claus was comfortable and out of the elements while children relayed their wishes. A steady, light drizzle might have dampened the festivities but not the holiday spirit. More than 1,000 guests braved an approaching cold front Dec. 15 to meet and greet Santa, eat a hot dog and play games at the annual Thonotosassa Main Street Holiday Party. ...more

December 19, 2007

Students in Michael Decker's second-grade class at Deer Park Elementary joined in on the holiday spirit during Holiday Craft Week. ...more

December 19, 2007

Holidays in the Harbor will offer a seasonal, old-fashioned downtown Safety Harbor street party to ease the burden on shoppers given to procrastination. ...more

December 15, 2007

Gainesville resident Ryan Newell found out that a colder climate doesn't always equal more holiday spirit. ...more

December 13, 2007

Wow! Saturday night we had the pleasure of visiting the Florida Flywheelers "Christmas in the Village." We both could not believe the wonderland of lights that the Flywheelers and their volunteers created. Besides all the Christmas displays, live entertainment, antique tractors and cars decorated with lights, there were hot dogs, cider, eggnog, coffee and homemade cookies all supplied by the Flywheelers. From the front gate, you are transported on trams through their antique village and into the different areas of the park to see the displays. The last dates to see this heart warming presentation are Dec. 14 and 15. Admission is an unwrapped toy, canned food or a cash donation. All proceeds go to local charities and local food banks. It is well worth the drive to their village in Fort Meade. For all who need a little holiday spirit and those who already have it, this is a must. ...more

December 11, 2007

SEBRING — Everyone staked out their spot for a good view or to be close at hand to grab some candy tossed to the crowd Friday evening at Sebring's Christmas parade. ...more

December 9, 2007

SHOW US YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT ...more

December 8, 2007

The Lake Placid Jaycees have been hosting the annual Lake Placid Christmas Parade for over 35 years. Due to the small size of our club, it has become more of a project than we can handle. Unfortunately, 2006 was our last year for hosting the parade. The chamber of commerce and the town of Lake Placid have graciously agreed to step in and co-host the 2007 parade. We have always received generous accolades from the community regarding the parade and wish both the chamber and the town all the success with this event. The chamber wants to thank the Jaycees for their past contributions and have given us the honor of being the grand marshas of the 2007 Christmas Parade. We would like to share that honor with all past and present Jaycees. Contact Leah Wilson at 465-3821 if you want to join us as grand marshals. ...more

December 7, 2007

The Von Maur department store in December is so full of holiday spirit that one real estate agent took a job wrapping gifts: not for the money but just to be part of the cheery bustle. ...more

December 7, 2007