Is Highlands County's economy beginning to turn around? A growing number of people have that hunch, even though no firm numbers can prove it. To some of us it seems like things are looking a bit better. It's a gut feeling but there are a few signs that look promising. We hope that's the case, and a lot of whether it is or not is all about perception by residents. ...more

October 3, 2007

While driving home from work one August evening, Terry Hunt frantically recounted the many pending errands, chores and projects on her plate. ...more

October 3, 2007

SEBRING – Bealls Outlet in Sebring has received an an interior makeover. "It was getting a bit dated and dark to shop in," said Bill Webster, director of sales promotion for Bealls. The makeover included installing lighting, new floors, creating wider aisles and coming up a new color scheme. Webster said store officials had been interested in changing the colors that included teal, purple and mauve for a long time. Beallshas incorporated its logo colors of red, orange and white inside its stores. ...more

September 9, 2007