Mark Alan Salon in Tampa will be abuzz Wednesday with free haircuts to benefit Locks of Love. ...more

April 6, 2009

Whether the Boys & Girls Club of Highlands County can keep its doors open past the first week of June depends on the success of its new fundraising campaign. ...more

April 1, 2009

A volunteer with the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary rescued an eagle this afternoon in Seminole that appeared to have an injured wing, according to the organization. She is bringing the creature to the sanctuary's hospital in Indian Shores, said a volunteer there. ...more

January 26, 2009

A team of inspectors with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums praised The Florida Aquarium during its recent five-year accreditation inspection and will vote on approving the inspection report in March. ...more

January 20, 2009

The fourth annual "Rudolph Roundup," a toy drive for children living in foster or group homes due to neglect or abuse, continues through Thursday. ...more

December 10, 2008

Students at Trinity Elementary School, RESORCE Recycling Club and Accurate Waste Systems are teaming up to bring to the public's attention to America Recycles Day. ...more

November 5, 2008

The county coalition aiming to reduce substance abuse has a new business name to highlight its efforts - Drug Free Highlands. ...more

July 14, 2008

BRANDON - Job seekers flocked to apply for positions today at a new grocery chain that plans to open up to 10 stores in the Tampa Bay area. Called Aldi, the chain plans to open 10 stores from Lakeland to St. Petersburg, including two in Tampa. It is the chain's first foray into Florida, said Matt Cradick, director of operations for the company's Tampa Bay area stores. ...more

July 10, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Thelma Becker has been on a mission to "feed my sheep" since 1994, when she founded Manna Ministries. Becker is stepping down as director at the food pantry for health reasons. Marlene Christiansen will become the new director. Manna supplies 50 pounds of food and up to 20 pieces of clothing each month to clients who are screened for eligibility, based on income. The non-profit organization is donation driven. Memorial United Methodist Church donates the Ministries its home at 416 Kent Avenue. ...more

May 28, 2008

SEBRING — Last weekend's Highlands Art League fundraiser, "Art on the Waterfront," which attracted about 150 art patrons to the home of Martile and Tim Blackman, was a financial success. Alice Stroppel, art league executive director, said the event included live paintings by Janet King and Alice Hansen, plus an auction. ...more

April 30, 2008