An examination of the precincts where ballots were cast in Highlands County reveals a wide diversity in Democrats to Republicans, precincts where Congressman Tim Mahoney's affairs apparently didn't matter to voters, and precincts where Ron Grimming or Barack Obama won. ...more

November 6, 2008

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October 28, 2008

The Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson, held its annual Halloween party Thursday. The party, for people with disabilities, their families, friends and caretakers, featured dinner and a variety of activities for all. There were candy giveaway booths, clowns, face painting, games and door prizes. ...more

October 25, 2008

Brandon's own Mr. Bones will bring his magic show "From Beyond Halloween" to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Brandon Aerie 3566, 1810 Front St., N., Valrico, at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The public is invited to attend. ...more

October 22, 2008

Longtime resident Veronica S. Prostko, a former Plant City Bar Association and American Business Women's Association president, has been named director of external affairs at the MacDonald Training Center's James Ranch on Cork Road. ...more

October 22, 2008

Dee Myers never felt threatened by diabetes. There was no urgent need to visit her doctor and take a glucose test. ...more

October 19, 2008

The Elks Lodge will be packed today with health-conscious people from across the county who hope to collect souvenirs and have many of their health-care questions answered at the Fourth Annual Hernando Community Health Fair. ...more

October 18, 2008

Edward Jost had barely settled in America before he was called to war and took a bullet in the face for his country. ...more

September 27, 2008

Elks Lodge 2582 will host a Korean War 55th anniversary celebration from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Lodge located at 14494 Cortez Blvd. ...more

September 25, 2008

BUSINESS NOTES PHOTOGRAPHERS LAUDED: Edward Booth and Betty Huth, owners of Huth and Booth Portrait Gallery, 11711 Nikki View Drive, Brandon, received the Florida Service Award for service to the profession at the Florida Professional Photographers Annual Convention in Orlando Aug. 27. Huth also received the Distinguished Award in the print competition. Huth and Booth are members of the Riverview and greater Brandon chambers of commerce and the Brandon '86 Rotary Club. For information, call (813) 571-2100 or go to www.hbphoto .com. ...more

September 24, 2008