The kids say that they have no place to go to entertain themselves. Have they looked beyond their noses? Royal Palms Bowling Center and Kegel Bowling Center would welcome them with open arms. Each center has plenty of things to occupy the kids for a period of time. Bowling is a safe and healthy sport that can be done any time of the day/night. ...more

September 30, 2009

In reply to Ms. Walker's dislike of loud airplanes that kept her awake, doesn't she realize that our Air Force pilots and others in the armed services have to be prepared to fight in all kinds of weather and at any time of the day? ...more

May 13, 2009

The New Moon occurred yesterday at 12:22 p.m. and the day before that, the moon was at its furthest point during its 28 day orbit from the earth. What this means for anglers is, the lack of moonlight during the night hinders fish from feeding at their normal rates--as when they do have moonlight to feed by. However, the regular affects the moon causes on fish when the moon's orbit is closer to the earth, is greatly diminished when it is furthest away. ...more

December 28, 2008

This week, anglers who like to head out on the lake after working the first shift should have a good chance at catching their favorite fish. ...more

November 16, 2008

Based on findings from last year's controversial fire study, a consolidated fire department might actually be a worthy endeavor, according to one local 20-year fire department veteran. ...more

October 11, 2008

A year after a major reworking of its 18-hole course, the Golf Club at Cypress Creek will soon turn its attention to making over the way it serves its members. ...more

August 6, 2008

Those hammering out a long-term plan for Brandon's development wanted to get a better look at the area. And they got it - stuck in rush-hour traffic. ...more

June 11, 2008

The new moon happened on Tuesday at 7:23 p.m., which means we're in the middle of the six-day period of the month when fishing reaches its highest rating. ...more

June 4, 2008

SEBRING — A least one group of medical professionals still makes house calls. With a nine-person staff, including four nurses, the local two-month-old Visiting Nurse Association of Florida regularly makes house calls to 44 patients. The not-for-profit foundation was established nationally in 1976. "We teach them the tools to stay out of the hospital," said Kimberly Simms, director of marketing. "The nurses bring a smile and a helping hand." VNA visiting nurses work hand in hand with physicians when visiting 74 -year old Donald Vanyo. The homebound Lake Placid resident takes 14 pills a day. ...more

May 27, 2008

The local ice cream shop was the social center of town when Robert Falls was growing up in the early 1970s in Gastonia, N.C. ...more

February 12, 2008