As children, players pined for gifts under the Christmas tree, hoping Santa would heed their wish list. ...more

December 25, 2009

Yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus for the wee ones in need this year, thanks to the jolly old elf's helpers at the Rotary Club of New Port Richey. ...more

December 18, 2009

It will be "A Christmas to Remember" and organizers of the annual Lake Placid Christmas Parade are hopeful the weather will cooperate this weekend for one of the town's biggest events of the year. ...more

December 9, 2009

This Chris Stein might not be as well known as the guitarist of the same name who was a co-founder of the new wave rock band Blondie. But the 20-year-old New Port Richey singer and rising star hopes to change that in the near future. ...more

January 1, 2009

WRITER'S NOTE: Merry Christmas! Don't we feel a special elation and fanfare elevating the best of mankind and our loved ones and neighbors each Dec. 25? I do. And I enjoy soliciting an annual sampler of reflections demonstrating some more unique aspects of Christmas and seasonal smiles. So grab a cookie and a cup to warm your day: ...more

December 25, 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

This Chris Stein might not be as well known - yet - as the guitarist of the same name who was a co-founder of the new wave rock band Blondie. But the 20-year-old New Port Richey singer and rising star hopes to change that in the near future. ...more

December 3, 2008

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4140 24th St. S.E., will host its Holiday Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission to the family-friendly event is free, although there are nominal fees for certain optional activities. ...more

December 3, 2008

Do you have a favorite Christmas remembrance or reminiscence? What single event helped make the holiday season so special? Did one happening forever change the way you view Christmas? A story of special Christmas memories will be printed on Dec. 25. To be included, contact Highlands Today reporter Bill Rettew at 863-5857 or e-mail him at wrettew@highlandstoday.com ...more

December 20, 2007