I recently put a letter in Highlands Today requesting some help for a project that would put people to work. Let me tell you the response I got. I sent a letter to Governor Crist asking for his support. To my surprise the phone rang at work. It was one of his aides that called me and said if I needed any help to call him. Someone else also called to volunteer their time for writing grants. So that's two good things we got. ...more

November 13, 2009

The hay was a little late in coming Saturday, but other than that, things were on track for the 10th annual Highlands County Ag-Venture. ...more

November 3, 2009

Long-awaited improvements to a park renamed six years ago to honor famed restaurateur Bern Laxer are nearing completion, with a dedication ceremony expected next month, city officials say. ...more

October 28, 2009

A park dedicated to renowned restaurateur Bern Laxer opens next month Hyde Park. ...more

October 26, 2009

Long-awaited improvements to a park renamed six years ago to honor restaurateur Bern Laxer are nearing completion, with a dedication ceremony expected next month, city officials say. ...more

October 26, 2009

Panhandlers have been growing increasingly aggressive and menacing downtown and in other commercial areas of the city. ...more

October 24, 2009

At Weightman Middle School, the students and teachers endeavor to persevere - even if that means climbing 26 feet up a fake rock wall in an effort to identify with a fictional character. ...more

January 10, 2009

In today's economy when donation dollars are more precious than ever, our community has the opportunity to expand our animal care without spending a dime. All it takes is a community effort. Individual people working toward the same goal can make a difference. ...more

December 30, 2008

Each Christmas season the guardhouses and isle entrances dazzle with twinkling lights, holiday symbols and colorful bows. ...more

December 24, 2008

CORY LAKE ISLES Each Christmas season the guardhouses and isle entrances dazzle with twinkling lights, holiday symbols and colorful bows. A misunderstanding with the developer this year resulted in residents taking a more active role in decking out the community for the holidays. ...more

December 19, 2008