After five years of hard work and dedication, Jeremy Baker finally achieved his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout. ...more

December 3, 2008

A recent review (not in Highlands Today) was very unfair and very misleading with regards to the comments made about the production of "Beauty and the Beast" at Highlands Little Theatre. I sincerely hope that the review did not cost Highlands Little Theatre and the "Beauty and the Beast" performers any revenue from lost ticket sales. ...more

November 26, 2008

Please allow me to use this medium to thank many people. ...more

November 20, 2008

The installation and dedication of a mural, one of two eco-friendly art projects facilitated by Miami-based artist Xavier Cortada, took place Nov. 10 at Tampa Preparatory School. "Setting Roots, Building Community" features a colorful interpretation of the mangrove, incorporating self-portraits and inspirational messages by students. ...more

November 19, 2008

As the 2008 season comes to an end, Miracle League of Lake Placid would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our volunteers. The angels in the outfield and fans in the stands truly make Miracle League possible. In our second year we were able to provide over 65 athletes the opportunity to play baseball. ...more

November 19, 2008

To be sure, the 2008 American Le Mans Series was a season to remember for Farnbacher Loles Racing's Dirk Werner. The 27-year-old German was the lead driver for the team's first full season with a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in GT2, the deepest class in the Series. ...more

November 17, 2008

Florida Home Health, owned and operated by Almost Family, announced recently that it has been ranked No. 24 in Forbes' 2008 listing of the 200 Best Small Companies in America, rising from No. 77 ranking in 2007. ...more

November 16, 2008

Misfits. Uncoachable. Two years ago, those were the words used to describe the Tampa Bay Tech football program. ...more

November 8, 2008

I am happy and quite frankly relieved regarding the results of the sheriff's race in Highlands County. Such negativity should not have had a place in this election, yet that is what was most definitely portrayed by the Grimming political campaign. ...more

November 8, 2008

Cornelia Corbett has poured her heart and soul into the Tampa Museum of Art, devoting time and money to ensure the city has a place to show its artwork. ...more

November 4, 2008