SEBRING — Highlands County commissioners will be asked to spend $37,750 on a consulting firm for a professional, telephone-based survey to gauge what county residents want in recreation facilities. ...more

February 22, 2008

LAKE PLACID — John Komasa likes to scuba dive, ride a bike, read and just get out and take walks. Although an accountant by trade, he seems like a natural for a recreation director, and that's what he became a year and a half ago when he headed Lake Placid's parks and recreation department. "I'm not in as good as shape as I used to be, and I took this job to get from behind the desk," he said. ...more

January 14, 2008

Two games into their Sunshine State Conference schedules, both Saint Leo basketball coaches have a clear understanding of what their teams need. ...more

January 11, 2008

Chris Evans looks like a big man at 6-foot-8, but when his shooting touch is on, he can beat a team from anywhere - including the 3-point line. ...more

January 10, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Seems like everybody is stepping up to the plate and making five new playing fields at Lake June Park and Sports Complex a reality. ...more

December 18, 2007

The RSL Florida U-14 girls team took first place in its division at the Disney Soccer Showcase Qualifier at the Wide World of Disney Sports Complex in September. ...more

October 31, 2007

With a week left in the regular season, one thing is certain in the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Flag Football program. ...more

October 24, 2007

Developers of the massive FishHawk Ranch community are looking to expand again. ...more

October 22, 2007

Taylor Edgemon, Jared Smith and Cleyton Morris continue to out-punt, pass and kick the competition. They now may get a chance to try their skills on a bigger stage. ...more

October 17, 2007

There weren't enough cheerleaders Wednesday for Championship Park. Hillsborough County commissioners resoundingly rejected plans for the $40 million sports complex that would have been built in northeastern Hillsborough County. ...more

October 4, 2007