Many Highlands County residents may know Jon Spiegel from the Carousel of Lights Christmas display on the Sebring Circle, or perhaps he or his cronies has scared you during the Halloween Terror Trail he puts together with the Highlands County Humane Society. ...more

December 21, 2009

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? "Welcome to Christmas at the White House." These words greet all visitors before entering the enchanting winter wonderland created by Nancy and Bill White, who live beyond Lorida. ...more

December 17, 2008

Stephen Ierulli says it's not the cost of what's lost that bothers him; it's all the Christmas memories tied up in it. ...more

December 16, 2008

There will be no Who-ville in Louisville this Christmas. ...more

November 28, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

December 26, 2007

SEBRING — Is Santa Claus full of hot air? Dozens of bigger-than-life inflatable blow-up Santas and various Christmas displays are popping up in yards all over Highlands County. Erick Kelecseny has $8,000 worth Christmas decorations, including eight blow-ups in his front yard on Duffer Road. There's the compulsory Santa, plus Mickey and Minnie, and even a full band, including shade-wearing musicians, which pumps out funky Christmas carols. "I grew up poor my whole life and now I say I do it for the kids," said Kelecseny, about the holiday displays with fans that quietly hum all night long. "But I really do it for my own enjoyment." Kelecseny said on Thursday night that he enjoys turning off the house lights, sitting in the yard with his daughter, 15-month-old Ericka, to watch the reaction of motorists and pedestrians. ...more

December 22, 2007