Locally grown plants from all corners of the world will be plentiful at the March 5 Temple Terrace Garden Club Flower Show. ...more

February 17, 2010

Getting food to hungry people is a tough job that just got easier in Highlands County. Thanks to a new food bank that's coming to this area, more people than ever will receive the help they need to feed themselves and their families during these difficult times. ...more

February 14, 2010

In Sunday's edition of Highlands Today, reporter Gary Pinnell wrote a moving piece about area residents who are balancing life with the very real challenges associated with caring for family members with advanced illnesses. ...more

February 11, 2010

Nazdar, There will be a fish dinner on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church between Ayers Road and County Line Road from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take-outs will be available. The church will serve fried or baked fish, parsley potatoes, vegetables, desserts, and a beverage. The cost is $7 a plate for adults and $3 for 12 and under. On the kiddie menu is macaroni and cheese and a hot dog, dessert and beverage. ...more

January 31, 2010

Susan Boyd was presented with the 2009 Healthy Aging Award during the recent Seniors in Service Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. The award, sponsored by Tampa General Hospital, was created to expand awareness of the positive aspects of aging and to inspire other adults to improve their physical, mental and social fitness. The presentation was made by Tamaka Powe of Tampa General Hospital. ...more

January 20, 2010

She served her country during World War II, threw out the first pitch at a Boston Red Sox game, and met some of the nation's leading politicians. And Jan. 5, Eva Doherty celebrated her 104th birthday with her friends and neighbors at The Edwinola retirement community in Dade City. ...more

January 16, 2010

Nazdar, Tomorrow at 7 p.m., singer Eddie Piper will present a program called "Song & Sermon" at First Baptist Church of Masaryktown. Piper has been coming here presenting his talents for more than 25 years. The church is located on Roosevelt Avenue, which is one block off U.S. 41 going west, and Kollar Street. ...more

January 10, 2010

I remember when the post office in my small home town was the focal point of the community. It was a place where you met your fellow friends and neighbors. You would stand around to discuss what was happening and share stories about your families and what the town council had done or was going to do. ...more

December 31, 2009

In response to the column by Raleigh Whiteman dated Dec. 3, I'll take the bait. The fact that your children (spouses and grandchildren) are unable to spend Christmas with you is a good sign. They are setting up their own family traditions. It is a tribute to you and their mother. Feel blessed. Forget shopping. You will be wasting a lot of time and money trying to find things they don't need or want. They will also be doing the same for you. As the patriarch of the family, you have an opportunity to change things. Return the real meaning of Christmas; it will be the greatest gift of all. Here are some suggestions: Rather than gift cards, make a donation to a cause they believe in, in their name. Do they love animals? Cancer, diabetes, heart association and Alzheimer's associations are donations well spent (let them know ahead of time that this is your plan this year so they don't waste all their time and money on you.) ...more

December 8, 2009

Meaning of Christmas In response to the column by Raleigh Whiteman dated Dec. 3, I'll take the bait. The fact that your children (spouses and grandchildren) are unable to spend Christmas with you is a good sign. They are setting up their own family traditions. It is a tribute to you and their mother. Feel blessed. Forget shopping. You will be wasting a lot of time and money trying to find things they don't need or want. They will also be doing the same for you. As the patriarch of the family, you have an opportunity to change things. Return the real meaning of Christmas, it will be the greatest gift of all. Here are some suggestions: ...more

December 6, 2009