I am not given to writing letters to the editor but have felt compelled with a sense of urgency to respond to the accusations put forward recently by one of our Spring Lakes residents. Having served a little over nine years on the SLID board, my background is quite deep and I can without hesitation say that the current commissioners are not and do not intend to do anything that would be out of line financially or authoritatively on their watch. This is for the most part a thankless job and not a member of the board over the years as far as I know has ever undertook the job of soliciting votes to serve the Spring Lake Community for financial gain. If anything, there are times when I know a board member has requested themselves from voting on an issue that might have questionable ramifications. ...more

December 6, 2009

This letter is being sent to address concerns of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance regarding the Oak Hill Cemetery located in Lake Placid. Our parents started visiting Lake Placid over 50 years ago, purchase property and have lived there full time for over 25 years. Our father (deceased since 2005) would many times refer to Lake Placid as God's country. However, the town does not seem so special when visiting the cemetery; as we understand, a town responsibility. It is difficult enough to lose a loved one but when visiting the cemetery which is in such disrepair; it only creates additional sadness and anxiety. Mom and dad decided a long time ago that they wanted to remain in Lake Placid, even after burial. One might ask why. ...more

November 17, 2009

Barring any delays or weather-related problems, the Hernando County beach dredge project could be finished by February 2010. ...more

July 18, 2009

People ride public transportation and you pay as you go, it's not free. ...more

July 12, 2009

Highlands Today has an article stating that Commissioner Carlson thinks that the county libraries should be used for research and not for pleasure. All we need is a politician telling us what we should read and do in the libraries that we, the public, bought and paid for. ...more

June 9, 2009

I want everyone in Highlands County to know that Publix is planning to close our store in Avon Park. I have always considered Publix a store that took care of their customers and I have enjoyed shopping there, knowing that I was receiving the best care and products. Please call the Publix corporate office in Lakeland and let them know that we do not want to see our store close here in Avon Park. I for one will not drive to Sebring to shop at Publix but will stay here in Avon Park and do my shopping elsewhere. "Where shopping is a pleasure" will no longer be a part of my life. ...more

April 18, 2009

World Famous musician Alejandro Escovedo performs in the Daytime studio. ...more

April 8, 2009

River Ridge sophomores Lakyn Shull and Ana Alberti have stepped into their leading roles this year without a hitch. ...more

March 28, 2009

It's time. It's time for Bobby Bowden, who is Florida State athletics, to do a far, far better thing, which is saying something given all he has given FSU, college football and plain folk everywhere. ...more

March 7, 2009

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Highlands County Commissioner Don Bates for his active participation in the Placid Lakes Homeowners Association meetings. It is a pleasure to see an elected official exemplify true representative behaviors. ...more

December 17, 2008