Ayala Wasser, a 5-foot-5 junior guard at Tampa Prep, is the county's leading returning scorer after averaging 18.3 points last season. While she has enjoyed individual success, the Terrapins have struggled as a team. And while there is pressure being the No. 1 scoring option, she looks forward to the challenge of helping the team to a winning record this season. ...more

November 29, 2007

SEBRING — Chelsea Davis isn't the focal point of the Sebring girls basketball team's offense. And, to be honest, she wouldn't have it any other way. The senior led the Blue Streaks with 11 points and six rebounds on Tuesday night as Sebring held off arch-rival Avon Park for a 37-30 Class 4A-District 10 victory at SHS. "My teammates did a great job spreading the floor and giving me space," said Davis, who hit three 3-pointers. "They open up shots for me." ...more

November 22, 2007

The plan came together quickly, over the course of about a month. Heidi Shimberg, who is leading the effort to raise money for a new Children's Museum, asked Bryan Glazer whether his family might be willing to make a significant donation. ...more

October 16, 2007

SEBRING — A fraction of 60,000 expected motorcycle riders attended the Run for the Heartland's opening ceremonies Friday morning, but organizers, merchants and early visitors said the party will really get jumping today. The three-day event lasts through Sunday. Most events are free and open to the public. Last year, local police estimated attendance at 30,000 people and organizers expect twice as many guests this year. ...more

October 6, 2007

Calling all train buffs: A local entrepreneur wants your ideas for turning the city's historic railroad depot into an attraction for day-trippers. ...more

September 15, 2007