If you attended the Second Annual "Celebration of Life" Fashion Show, to benefit Relay for Life of Highlands County, I know you will not miss it next year. This show will certainly have a growing following year after year, not only for its professionalism, but for the message it conveyed from Highland's Realtors. There are those that care about our fellow citizens that have survived this horrible disease. While its attributes were obvious, I would like to bring much deserved recognition to a few special volunteers who gave that professional edge, the hard working, Miracle-producing crew of make-up and hair stylists backstage. The "before" and "after" of each model was nothing short of stunning. A seasoned professional hair artist, Juan Pablo Alvarado headed the dressing room crew. Back stage, he started to work his magic at 7 a.m. His goal was to have every cancer survivor feel like this was their special day to look like they have never looked before. Together with Lorie Guelff's Studio of Health and Beauty's expert team of top make-up artists and hair stylists: Hector Ramirez, Kimmie Stamboni and Lily Perez-Maldanado, all 20 models became shining stars. Every model "glowed" down the runway. ...more

February 24, 2008

This week's Smackdown pits Tampa Bay running backs coach Art Valero against defensive backs coach Raheem Morris to determine who is ''The Best Assistant Coach.'' The winner receives some well-deserved recognition for their coaching abilities. ...more

December 28, 2007

Ferdie Pacheco is happy with the long life he has led. For his role as a doctor to the legendary Muhammad Ali and his work in professional boxing, Pacheco became known as the 'Fight Doctor,' which he says made him 'almost famous.' ...more

October 7, 2007