On March 7, I was a model as a cancer survivor in the Celebration of Life Fashion Show. This was sponsored by the Heartland Realtors Association to benefit the American Cancer Society. It was one of the most enriching experiences I've ever had. I formed friendships that will last the rest of my life. I watched the ladies that worked with us, teaching, prompting and encouraging us pour their hearts into making the show a success. I received e-mail and phone call reminders from a wonderful lady who is dealing with stage 4 cancer of a loved one, yet she was faithful in making contact with us. Thank you, Jessica. There is no way to mention all who helped put this show together. Just to name a few, thank you to Holly from Allure Salon for the make up tips, to her sister who came from South Florida to help, and to Chastini who freshened everyone's lipstick. Thanks to the Bradenton Beauty and Barber School for the manicures and pedicures provided by their students. Marlene, thanks for being there to make sure the music was cued at the right time during practices. Thanks also to Impressive Pix Photography for donating their time during practice and the show. Lastly thanks to Libby for her dedication to helping us with the choice of clothing, to Dayna, our drill instructor, who was not satisfied with anything less than perfection, and to Sherrie Abraham for everything. ...more

March 14, 2009

The Gallery Walk in downtown Sebring will be held today from 5 - 8 p.m. ...more

March 13, 2009

The residents of Tanglewood presented the American Cancer Society (Highlands County) a check for $55,500 on March 9. Tanglewood residents are the leaders in private donations to the American Cancer Society in Highlands County for the sixth consecutive year. One hundred percent of the money raised was earmarked for cancer research. ...more

March 12, 2009

The bucks were passed in a formal ceremony at the Tanglewood Community Center Monday morning when Denise Benavides, American Cancer Society unit executive director, took possession of a $55,500 check from the Tanglewood Resident Cancer Benefit. ...more

March 10, 2009

Find out how to prevent Colon Cancer now. ...more

March 4, 2009

Gold's Gym To Open In Sebring SEBRING Gold's Gym is planning to open this week in Sebring. The gym will be located in the space next to Books-A-Million at the Shoppes at Shelby Crossing on U.S. 27. ...more

March 1, 2009

About 40,000 people attended the Pasco County Fair last week, roughly the same turnout as a year ago. ...more

February 26, 2009

Even with the hard economic times, many businesses and individuals from throughout the Land O' Lakes community pulled together to help with The Listen to your heart ... Concert for a Cure 2009 at the Land O' Lakes Community Center Feb. 14. ...more

February 25, 2009

Through a series of fundraising events that began in January and culminated Tuesday, the Tanglewood community raised $55,000 earmarked to the American Cancer Society for cancer research. ...more

February 19, 2009

If you don't have a Relay For Life team yet, it's not too late to start one, according to Geri Snyder, publicity chairman for Sebring's Relay For Life. ...more

February 19, 2009