Glenn Fowler is a salt-and-pepper-haired 60-year-old who spends more time volunteering at the American Red Cross each week than most people do at their full-time jobs. ...more

February 9, 2009

Through volunteer efforts around Florida and Sun City Center, crooks and con artists have been foiled and victims of area frauds and scams have gotten back anywhere from $500 to $500,000. ...more

February 4, 2009

In response to Judee VanBrookhoven's comment on Highlands Little Theatre as to many vacant seats. I live on the west side of U.S. 27 and do not drive; otherwise I would like to see the performances. There are a lot of us senior citizens here in town, but due to the lack of transportation, we are limited to where we can go. We cannot get to downtown to the library or to the government center, nor anything that involves downtown Sebring. ...more

February 3, 2009

Few of you may be aware of Gov. Crist's support for the Community Care for the Elderly Program and for restoring cuts made to this program. This program provides vital quality cost-efficient services for the elders. We want the ability to remain in our homes as we age. A few timely services provided by the community can prevent or delay much costlier nursing home care. So I, on behalf of all senior citizens or care givers, recognize Governor Crist's withholding his approval and voting against the cuts. This is a major victory for all and a big thanks to the governor. ...more

January 31, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - With soft music in the background to create a peaceful atmosphere, Robbie Miles led about 45 senior citizens through a tai chi routine designed to loosen stiff joints, stretch arthritic hands and energize tired bodies. ...more

January 21, 2009

The original planners of Spring Hill likely did not imagine the growth of that community when they planned it way back around 1962. ...more

January 16, 2009

A domestic disturbance turned bloody Tuesday morning when a man shot his ex-girlfriend's new husband, then turned the gun on himself. ...more

January 14, 2009

Families from the South Shore and Brandon areas will join more than 1,000 other participants for a re-enactment of pre-1840 American life at the 38{+t}{+h} Alafia River Rendezvous today toJan. 24 at the Florida Frontiermen's Homeland site, south of Bartow at the end of Azalea Street. ...more

January 14, 2009

Ronald Ward, a certified financial planner with Ward Financial Services, said with the volatile financial markets he keeps an open door policy at his Sun City Center office. ...more

January 14, 2009

Families from the Brandon and South Shore areas will join more than 1,000 other people for a re-enactment of pre-1840 American life at the 38th Alafia River Rendezvous today through Jan. 24 at the Florida Frontiermen's Homeland site, south of Bartow at the end of Azalea Street. ...more

January 14, 2009