I am sending a thank you to those who helped with the Chalk Contest that was held at the Highlands Art League on May 2, to award a scholarship to the Kids Kamp. Anne Watson was the glue that held it together when I had to go out of town and Linda Schneider, my co-worker became ill. Pamela Jay Paralikis, Mary Boutellier and Jan Augenstein jumped in to help make it a success for the children. Thank you ladies for your genuine enthusiasm in promoting art for our children. I would also like to thank Tom Short, Jr. manager of Michaels for the generous donation of chalk to make our event happen; the News Sun for sending a photographer to cover the even and make it special for those participating. ...more

May 9, 2009

The producers of "American Idol" had to scramble to come up with a solution to a troublesome phone problem that could have had fans calling in to a sex line. ...more

March 10, 2009

Watching Circuit City in its final days before closing is painful for most people in Highlands County. Landing that major electronics store was a big deal and added a new level of shopping in this area. All we can hope for now is that another similar business takes its place. ...more

February 18, 2009

Who would have thought foreclosure would be a selling point? But buyers vying for nearly $80 million in loan assets in the Tampa Bay area are betting the owners will lose their properties to foreclosure. ...more

November 25, 2008

TAMPA Who would have thought foreclosure would be a selling point? But buyers vying for nearly $80 million in loan assets in the Tampa Bay area are betting the owners will lose their properties to foreclosure. ...more

November 24, 2008

NOTIONS Sewing and Knitting KEEP ME IN STITCHES: 14833 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, (813) 908-3889; and 4237 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, (813) 282-1526. Classes include: ...more

September 25, 2008

A Maine TV news anchor who bears a resemblance to the Republican vice presidential nominee says she's been getting "hate mail and nasty phone calls" from viewers who think she's trying to copy Sarah Palin's signature style. ...more

September 24, 2008

If you're a fan of the "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency," you may have seen a familiar face this week. ...more

August 29, 2008

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July 9, 2008

NOTIONS Sewing And Knitting LEARN TO SEW: Sharon Mayhew invites beginners to learn the basics of machine sewing. Enrollment is open to adults and children 12 and older. Supplies are not included. For information, call (813) 383-7483. ...more

June 26, 2008