Bob Margalis vividly remembers when his son, Robert, made a complete and total commitment to swimming. It's so clear in Bob's mind because Robert was only 10, yet so convincing about focusing his life on the sport. ...more

June 28, 2008

SEBRING – Born and raised in New York City, a former resident of Los Angeles and Sarasota is taking charge of the Highlands County Habitat for Humanity, and now calls Sebring his home. Mike Jacobson, 58, started work as the local Habitat's executive director following a three-year stint as both a volunteer and at a similar paid position in Sarasota. ...more

June 26, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - "Do you like to pretend?" Kim Rivers asked the audience. "Yeeeeessssss," the crowd of about 40 children and babies replied in unison - as parents and caregivers looked on.. ...more

June 25, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Some people don't know what they're going to do with their lives after they graduate from high school; luckily for recent grad Leah Lopez, she has known since she was 15. ...more

June 21, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Some people don't know what they're going to do with their lives after they graduate from high school; luckily for recent grad Leah Lopez, she has known since she was 15. ...more

June 21, 2008

It has been a while since my last article but I cannot stand by in silence as the city council will assess a fee on all homeowners. Brace yourselves and get ready to feel the wrath of the crown jewels. The crown paid $32,000 to come up with this fee and let's face it, it is a way to circumvent the reduction in taxes that was voted on and overwhelmingly passed by us the Florida taxpayers. ...more

June 8, 2008

Four local college-bound seniors get some financial help from the Spring Hill Art League. ...more

May 17, 2008

About 45 feet beneath the ocean's surface lies a cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and benches. ...more

May 12, 2008

Bernice Mosby grew up in Hernando County never imagining venturing outside of Florida, let alone the United States. ...more

May 5, 2008

Courtney Stager is a good four-plus months from setting foot on the campus of Florida State University to compete for a job as the Seminoles' catcher, but she already is reaping the benefits of her college connections. ...more

February 20, 2008