When Eric Stroud of Pasco gets on the mat, he has to battle whether he should have fun or be serious. Opponents would rather he be serious. ...more

February 16, 2008

Barking and baying up a storm, Uno lived up to his name Tuesday night by becoming the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. ...more

February 13, 2008

It was my pleasure last Saturday to attend the Lake Placid Garden Club's fashion show at the Lake Placid High School. It was clear how much hard work had gone into these beautiful surroundings. The "main" room was a "show place," lovely table cloths and napkins and small gift packages for all. The food was delicious and quickly served by the high school students. Then came the fashion show, with styles to please anyone. Models were the garden club ladies, showing off, who really entertained us with graceful walks, struts and some dancing. These clothes were generously donated by: The Lake Placid Feed and Western Wear, Loie's Boutique, The Plum Tree, Steve and Company, Sue's Cubby Hole, and Tropical Island Wear. ...more

February 2, 2008

AVON PARK — About 300 people honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday morning at Avon Park Community Center. The Highlands County Branch of the NAACP marked the national holiday during its annual prayer breakfast. Attorney Larry D. Hardaway of Bartow delivered the special keynote address . He spoke of "serving to fulfill your purpose." Hardaway received a standing ovation after he spoke about living with a purpose. ...more

January 22, 2008

George Bush in particular. Being a conservative, I am not an avid fan of his, but virtually all of this Bush-whacking is more emotion than thought. (This is painfully obvious on the blogosphere where far too many postings are simply rants sprinkled with four letter words about Bush.) ...more

January 16, 2008

America is being pilloried around the globe — George Bush in particular. ...more

January 15, 2008

Five or six players on the WTA Tour have been approached to throw tennis matches, tour chairman Larry Scott told The Associated Press on Tuesday. ...more

January 15, 2008

We have proof once again of Americans' weird love-hate relationship with politicians. Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush, arguably the most disliked woman and man in America, are also the most admired. ...more

December 30, 2007

Freda Abrams walked away with goodbye hugs five times over and recognition of her 22 years of service to Pasco County. ...more

December 26, 2007

Freda Abrams was the object of a group hug during the announcement of her retirement today as senior secretary to the Pasco County Commission. ...more

December 18, 2007