More than 100 Junior ROTC cadets, including students from Riverview High, who will perform an armed squad exhibition, will assist at the Hillsborough Veterans Council's annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Museum and Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N. ...more

November 4, 2009

Since it opened eight years ago, the Military Sea Services Museum has attracted donations of artifacts from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans and their families from around the state and the country. ...more

February 10, 2009

Three guest speakers are scheduled for the Highlands County Homeowners Association meeting Monday morning. ...more

February 9, 2009

The SS American Victory, the restored cargo vessel berthed behind the Florida Aquarium, will set sail Saturday on her Salute to Veterans Cruise. The cruise on Tampa Bay will include ceremonies recognizing Merchant Mariners and honoring veterans and active duty military personnel. ...more

November 5, 2008

The following businesses of Sebring deserve a whole hearted thank you from the Military Sea Services Museum for their generous donations that were used for the Chamber of Commerce 9-11 Mixer: Alan Jay Corp., Sunrise Restaurant, Edible Arrangements, Dot's Restaurant, L and J Electronics, Promotions, Taylor Rental, Duffer's Sports Grille, Homer's Restaurant, Zeno's Restaurant, Hungry Howie's, Ridge Florist, J and A Drive Thru, Sandy's Circle Café, Papa Johns Pizza, Ribmaster B-B-Q, Sebring Signs and Home Depot. ...more

September 27, 2008

The Tampa Bay WAVES Unit 55 has a new meeting day and venue. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1025 Brandon Blvd., W. ...more

September 3, 2008

The Roamin' Oldies Car Club invites auto aficionados to its monthly cruise-in from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Cherry's Bar & Grill, 6186 U.S. 41 N. ...more

September 3, 2008

World War II pilots at MacDill Field in Tampa flew to the Avon Park bombing range to sharpen their abilities. They'd spot a set of lights, confirm it was their target, and drop the load. ...more

July 13, 2008

SEBRING — WAVES, says Betsy Waddell, is a World War II acronym for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services. Waddell is a former chief petty officer, so she wasn't a volunteer. At her last assignment, she ran the military hospital billing department for the spouses of sailors. And that is what WAVES prefer to be called these days, says Waddell. Women serve in nearly every job the Navy offers, including ships. ...more

May 30, 2008

Just because the smoke has cleared here in Highlands County doesn't mean that competitive barbecuing has come to an end in the area. In fact there is one going on in Wauchula today. And last week by far the largest Florida state contest was held up in Lakeland. At our 12 Hours of BBQ contest there were a total of 42 teams. In Lakeland they had almost 60 professional teams, 80 backyard teams and around 20 kiddie teams. That's a lot of smokin' going on, and a lot of barbecue enthusiasts. And, of course, during this time of our political cycle where there's a crowd of more than three people there is a candidate trying to garner just one more vote. Last Saturday in Lakeland was no exception. Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee siezed the opportunity to shake a few hands. Through the sea of people attending the cook-off I saw some TV cameras and boom mikes and went to see what was going on. It was Huckabee who was the focus of their attention. Since there weren't any more than maybe 20 non-media people around him I elbowed my way to the front of the group. I got to shake his hand and exchange a few pleasantries. What I didn't share with him however was the fact that I had already taken advantage of Joe Campbell's convenient offer to beat the rush and voted early at the county building. ...more

February 2, 2008