AVON PARK — Highlands County Road and Bridge Department will be closing Thomas Road North from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday for culvert repair. For more information, contact the department at 402-6529. ...more

June 11, 2008

Tilesa USA is looking for families to host exchange students in July. ...more

June 11, 2008

Enter The Suncoast News' online Mother's Day photo contest and receive a stay at the Omni Orlando Resort. ...more

May 7, 2008

Some of today's events. ...more

February 25, 2008

Brandon-area YMCAs are looking for help to make Christmas special for some underprivileged youngsters. Four YMCAs will hold a holiday celebration Dec. 15 for families in need at Camp Cristina in Riverview. ...more

December 1, 2007

AVON PARK — Golf is the major recreational sport in the Heartland, and with that in mind, River Greens Golf Course professional Jason Beatty has come up with a novel idea. A couples golf league. "There are a lot of leagues in the area for men and a lot of leagues for women, but I thought we would start a league that would give couples a chance to play golf together," Beatty said. "Instead of golf separating people, it would give them a chance to play their favorite sport and spend quality time with each other on and off the course." The first event is set for 1 p.m. Saturday at River Greens, with the second event slated for Dec. 8 at Placid Lakes Country Club. ...more

November 7, 2007

Grace Episcopal Preschool, at 15102 Amberly Drive in Tampa Palms, will host an open house for prospective families at 10 a.m. Nov. 29. ...more

October 31, 2007