Linda Kegley, owner of LK Artworks Gallery and Graphics, made an good point about getting visitors and even some residents to visit downtown Sebring. She suggested advertising on U.S. 27 to tell people how to find downtown, and also what it has to offer. It sounds simple, but makes a lot of sense. Kegley has stirred the pot recently by offering her marketing experience to bring more life to Sebring's historic downtown. Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce president Dan Andrews said the chamber can provide those services, so there's no reason to hire someone else. Kegley said fine, as long as someone does it. ...more

January 30, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Downtown streets will be lined with people Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. during Lake Placid's annual Christmas parade. This year's theme is "A Child's Christmas Fantasy." The parade will feature floats, bands, cloggers, clowns, civic and social organizations, cheerleaders, fire trucks, beauty queens and Santa Claus. The event is a joint effort between the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce and the town of Lake Placid. Eileen May, chamber CEO/president of operations, said on Wednesday that almost 100 floats had registered for what she expects will be the town's "best parade, ever." she expected good weather for the evening event. ...more

December 7, 2007

The holiday shopping season may be slower for Florida merchants than in previous years, but retailers are planning to use sales to lure buyers and are still expecting to see a small uptick over last year. ...more

November 9, 2007