It wasn't all about the bingo. Dozens of active seniors at the Senior Fun Fest strutted their stuff with an early morning walk around Sadie Park, then hightailed it onto the dance floor inside the Brandon Community Center for a little electric slide action. ...more

October 8, 2008

AVON PARK — Heather Barnes is accustomed to wearing many hats. After all, the Avon Park senior is a star softball player, an outstanding diver and a top-notch student. Next year, however, Barnes will don a new hat altogether after signing a full scholarship on Thursday to play softball with the Stetson University Hatters. "It's an exciting time right now," Barnes said. "I got the paperwork last night and now its official. Now I can just concentrate on softball and beating Sebring. "I can now just enjoy the rest of my senior year." ...more

November 16, 2007