The inaugural Sebring Chamber of Commerce Run For Business 5k run/walk couldn't have gone any better. ...more

September 22, 2008

Highlands County Commissioner Don Bates said he always tries to "buy locally." ...more

September 21, 2008

It appears that Highlands County Administrator Michael Wright and Purchasing Director Jed Secory have come up with a winning proposal for county commissioners to consider on Tuesday. Their plan is a well thought-out policy that gives local companies an edge when it comes to doing business with the county. ...more

September 21, 2008

For several years, elected officials at every level have been promising big tax cuts. Voters, when finally given a chance to weigh in on the issue in January, overwhelmingly approved an amendment that was part of what Gov. Charlie Crist called the largest tax cut in Florida history. ...more

September 14, 2008

at least in theory - local contractors getting preference in bidding for goods and services contracts. Final wording changes are needed before the rules are changed. ...more

August 27, 2008

Who is Wayne Bennett, the "Hurricane Hero?" He's the good guy that a pastor told this writer about because his deeds relate so well to his religious charity in the community. ...more

August 16, 2008

Airline industry woes are giving airports across the nation a shrinking feeling. ...more

August 14, 2008

The members, board and officers of the Caladium Arts and Crafts Cooperative wish to thank and recognize Winn-Dixie for loaning to us several of their shopping carts to be used during the annual redecorating of our showroom and gallery. The shopping carts were filled and emptied many times by 32 of our members and spouses on Sunday, July 27. ...more

August 11, 2008

It's with great sadness that almost every week another business is shutting its doors in Highlands County due to a bad economy. Just a couple of years ago a lot of folks were conjuring any kind of business to open, believing the then-booming economy would make them successful. ...more

July 24, 2008

A $1,000 grant from Sam's Club in New Port Richey has given a boost to the Young Workers Program, a Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation of Florida program that helps young people with hearing impairments find and maintain quality jobs. ...more

July 5, 2008