When people have less money, they cut out the extras. One discretionary expense is entertainment and recreation, that's the reason why only four adult softball tournaments are scheduled in Sebring for the rest of 2008, Parks and Recreation Director Vicki Pontius told the Highlands County Commission at its Tuesday meeting. ...more

October 22, 2008

Who knew that kiddie flag football could become big business? I9 Sports, a Brandon youth sports company dreamed up by a 39-year-old sports fanatic, has grown to 115 franchises in 28 states. On Saturdays, from Florida to Hawaii, franchisees erect canopies with the i9 Sports logo on city and church sports fields. They hold flag football, soccer, cheerleading and other contests for thousands of youngsters. ...more

June 25, 2008

I recently read an article in the Highlands Today about the Sebring Sports Complex. In the article it was mentioned that they were taking donations to do a memorial in honor of John Grill, but the complex manager was unclear on what they should do to honor Mr. Grill. In my opinion we should honor him in the best way we can: name the complex after him. The complex should become "John Grill Memorial Softball Complex." There is no other person who deserves the honor like he does. Sebring would not have a sports complex or even an adult softball league if it weren't for John. He pushed for many years to get an organized adult sports league here in the county. He was on the recreational committee board (and I'm sure many others) and went to all the meetings and he was determined to succeed in bringing us the adult sports complex. He was our No. 1 supporter! ...more

May 26, 2008

Charles Briggs will be the guest speaker at next week's meeting of the Plant City Woman's Club. ...more

October 6, 2007

If you live in Ruskin and like to stay active by playing sports or taking part in other leisure activities, chances are you have stopped by the Ruskin Recreation Center at least once. ...more

September 29, 2007