SEBRING — People couldn't help but smile when they looked at Tonya Peterson on Thursday. With bright-colored feathers sticking out of her back, a wattle hanging from her mouth and a comb that swayed as she nodded her head, Peterson was playing the part of the turkey at the annual NU-HOPE Thanksgiving meal. "I bet you've never been hugged by a turkey before," she said as she greeted one of the senior citizens gathered to enjoy the traditional lunch. Peterson said she wouldn't have picked out the costume herself, but being the rookie case manager for NU-HOPE, she didn't have a choice. ...more

November 17, 2007

SEBRING –– Gurney Masters looked out across Firemen's Field and saw plenty of familiar faces –– wearing both red and white jerseys. "I know them a little bit," said the Frostproof boys soccer coach, whose grandson, Buck Schroeder, is a sophomore for Sebring. "I've probably coached half of Sebring's team at one time or another in the YMCA league. "But knowing them and beating them are two different things." They seemed one in the same Friday night, as Frostproof scored twice before half and leaned on their trademark defense to earn a 2-1 victory over Sebring. ...more

November 11, 2007

For the faithful followers, a Jimmy Buffett concert is like a religious experience. ...more

November 2, 2007

If you live in Ruskin and like to stay active by playing sports or taking part in other leisure activities, chances are you have stopped by the Ruskin Recreation Center at least once. ...more

September 29, 2007

As each day passes with no noticeable improvement to Carl Crawford's strained left groin, it becomes more likely his season is finished. ...more

September 20, 2007