Part of the free entertainment at the Florida Strawberry Festival includes the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, headed by three tough lumberjacks and a spunky lumber-Jack Russell terrier. ...more

March 4, 2009

Here's today's schedule for the Florida Strawberry Festival. Today, patrons 60 and older get $2 off the gate admission of $10 all day. ...more

February 26, 2009

There was a time when house calls were common. Don Frederick of Sun City Center, a tax counselor with AARP's Tax Aide program, said homebound senior citizens are tickled to death he offers just such a service. ...more

February 25, 2009

The city received one proposal to restore the historic Guida House at Macfarlane Park. It includes programming for children and makes the building accessible for community programs. ...more

February 18, 2009

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