Single sculler Shannon Hoffman of the Academy of the Holy Names won a bronze medal, while the Plant women's varsity 8 reached a nationals final for the first time at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America's National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tenn., last Saturday. ...more

May 31, 2008

Over the years whenever anyone asked how my radio show was going my stock answer always has been: "Well, they haven't told me to stop." ...more

May 27, 2008

Last Saturday, May 17, our home caught on fire in our kitchen. We would like to thank first God for no injuries. Highlands County Sheriff's Office for being the first to repond. EMS for helping us put out the fire. Three volunteer fire departments: Highlands Park, Lake Placid and Sun 'n Lakes. Chief Richard Giavoni, thanks! Chief of Lake Placid Police and volunteer firefighter Phil Williams. Bringing out our wedding picture is really something we will never forget. Thanks. American Red Cross, you meant so much to us at that time. Especially the stuffed animal that you gave my daughter. The Baldwin Family, thanks. You were there the whole time. ...more

May 26, 2008

Nancy Pratt is a teacher. Some people think of their careers as a "calling. Then there are people who just seem to be born with a predetermined purpose in the world embedded in their DNA. ...more

May 24, 2008

A monthly party hosted by businesses on the city's west side and slated for today will also serve as a fundraiser for a woman who lost her home to a fire last weekend. ...more

May 7, 2008

SEBRING — Highlands County's public access ramp to popular Lake Denton will be reopened at 8 a.m. Saturday. Public access to this exceptionally clear lake off Memorial Drive has been closed since Sept. 13, when the county commissioners' voted 3-2 to close it due to lakefront homeowners' complaints about traffic and parking congestion and rowdy and offensive behavior. ...more

May 6, 2008

Some preseason eyebrows were raised when Michigan State coach Tom Izzo announced his sleeper team in the Big Ten. ...more

February 16, 2008

HAINES CITY — After being upset in last Saturday's district finals, the Sebring girls basketball team made sure that didn't happen again, as Whitney Lee scored a team-high 14 points to lead the Blue Streaks to a 55-48 upset victory over District 9 champion Haines City in Thursday night's Class 4A regional quarterfinals. Senior forward Whitney Wells added eight points — all in the second half — to go along with eight rebounds, as Sebring moves on to Tuesday's regional semifinal at district rival Booker. "This is such a sweet win," Wells said. "Our team wanted this win so bad. We were all jumping around and screaming in the locker room because we were so happy. "We felt so bad after losing to Booker in the district finals that we were determined not to let our season end tonight." ...more

February 9, 2008

The Safety Harbor City Commission has a new look. Monday night two newly elected commissioners took the oath of office during a City Hall ceremony that included cake for all who attended. ...more

February 9, 2008

It was my pleasure last Saturday to attend the Lake Placid Garden Club's fashion show at the Lake Placid High School. It was clear how much hard work had gone into these beautiful surroundings. The "main" room was a "show place," lovely table cloths and napkins and small gift packages for all. The food was delicious and quickly served by the high school students. Then came the fashion show, with styles to please anyone. Models were the garden club ladies, showing off, who really entertained us with graceful walks, struts and some dancing. These clothes were generously donated by: The Lake Placid Feed and Western Wear, Loie's Boutique, The Plum Tree, Steve and Company, Sue's Cubby Hole, and Tropical Island Wear. ...more

February 2, 2008