Every Friday and Saturday, Oscar Puffinburger sits on the porch of the Angel Attic thrift shop in Ruskin, greeting the mostly down-and-out people who come for a bargain or two. Beside him is a box of free toys, which he offers to children who stop by with their parents. ...more

January 14, 2009

He really does just keep going and going. ...more

November 28, 2008

Bingo. If you do not want to work the games, there are other areas in which you can use your time. For more information, call a board member or Chuck Premorel at 352-397-3351. The other area needing volunteers is the Crime Watch program. According to those in law enforcement, the rise of crime in this area is alarming. Surrounding areas on three sides have Crime Watch, so that leaves the criminals who are brave enough to come here with their gangs, etc. No, you do not have to apprehend these troublemakers; the law is there for that. It makes it difficult for these criminals to do their work when they are being watched by everyone in our town, so stay tuned for more details about the next meeting or call Mona Premorel at 352-397-3351. ...more

May 25, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Virgil Cooper had 10 points and Alonzo Robertson and Teddy Allen each added eight on Friday night as the Avon Park boys basketball team held off an inspired Lake Placid squad for a 44-39 victory in a cross-county showdown. "We played as a team and were focused," said Cooper, whose team watched its eight-point halftime lead dwindle to four with five minutes left before finishing off the Dragons late. "When we play together, we share the ball, and it's a lot more fun." ...more

February 3, 2008

After starting the season with three wins, including one against district foe St. Petersburg, the Mitchell girls basketball team dropped its second straight game Thursday, losing 51-31 at Sickles. ...more

December 1, 2007