LAKE PLACID –– When you mention birdies, pars and bogeys, you think of golf. That wasn't the case on Sunday in the second annual Tees & Pins Bowling Classic at Royal Palms Bowling Center. The birdies and pars were flying, but it was on the lanes where the action was happening. The one-day event, which was a fundraiser for the Florida Hospital Lake Placid Foundation and the Rotary Club of Lake Placid, attracted 72 bowlers and was sponsored by Wauchula State Bank. "This is a chance for young and old to get together to help raise funds for two great organizations," said Rotary member and event coordinator Jim DiNapoli. "It's a bowling tournament, but we run it like a golf tournament."Each team of four bowls on 18 lanes and the scores are figured out using birdies, pars and bogeys. "Then we use each team's handicap to come up with their final scores. ...more

January 29, 2008

SEBRING — Don't be surprised if a neighbor is wearing a bike helmet the next time he hops on a riding mower to cut the grass. The Aging Advocacy Coalition sponsored the 23rd annual Elder Fair at Firemen's Field on Thursday and bike helmets were just some of many giveaways. About 60 exhibitors — including Florida Hospital Heartland Division which gave away almost 100 helmets — attracted about 700 seniors to the day-long event. ...more

January 25, 2008

SEBRING — A local support group of 11 smokers likely won't hesitate to ride in a car, pick up the phone or enjoy smelling fresh coffee, but in the future they should realize it when they do. The group heard from leader Sara Rosenbaum, of the wellness center with the health education department at Florida Hospital Heartland Division, about several of those "triggers" that subconsciously tempt smokers to reach for a lighter. ...more

January 24, 2008

SEBRING — Florida Hospital Heartland Division's John Negley resigned from the board of directors at Sun 'n Lake Improvement District Tuesday. ...more

January 22, 2008

A newer-model Chevrolet Trailblazer apparently went airborne and flipped in front of the Hertz Rent A Car, at 1225 US Highway 27 S., in Sebring, Monday at approximately 6 p.m., according to eye witnesses. ...more

January 21, 2008

SEBRING – The first babies born at Highlands Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital Heartland Division wasted no time joining the world. ...more

January 2, 2008

SEBRING –– Starting Tuesday, Nov. 27, a part of Florida Hospital Heartland Division will once again come aglow with Christmas lights. ...more

November 21, 2007

AVON PARK – More than than 40 area companies and government agencies will be participating in the 2007 Fall Employment Fair at South Florida Community College. The event will run from 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at Building B on the Highlands campus, 600 W. College Drive., Avon Park. The participating companies include: Alan Jay Automotive Network, AFLAC, Avon Park Youth Academy (Securicor), Bank of America, Children's Home Society of Florida, Cohan Radio Group, Comcast Cable, Country Mortgages by Farm Credit, Cross Country Automotive Services, CTL Distribution Trucking, DeSoto Memorial Hospital, Florida D.O.T. Motor Carrier Compliance, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Hospital Heartland Division, Florida Institute of Neurological Rehab, Florida Integrated Neurological Group, Florida's Natural Growers, Four Points by Sheraton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation, H&R Block, Heartland National Bank, Heartland Sun Times, Highlands County Board of County Commissioners, Highlands County Family YMCA, Highlands County School Board, Highlands County EMS, Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Highlands Independent Bank, Hope Hospice & Community Services, Lake Placid Health Care Center, Lykes Bros. Inc., Merrill Lynch, Michaels, Moore Haven Correctional The GEO Group Inc., Newsom Eye & Laser Center, Quality Inn & Conference Center, Resolve Staffing, Sears, SeaBreeze Homes Inc., SFCC Public Service Academy, SFCC Human Resources, Sunshine Staffing, The Palms of Sebring and Verizon Wireless. ...more

October 28, 2007

SEBRING — One of the county's largest employers received the 2007 Business Excellence Award from the Highlands County Economic Development Commission on Tuesday night. ...more

October 17, 2007

Heartland Horses and Handicapped Inc.'s second Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala held at the Quality Inn of Sebring on Saturday, Sept. 8 was a great success. Once again, the generous community of Highlands County pulled together in support of a unique and greatly needed program, which offers free equine assisted therapy for children and adults with special needs. The stars of the evening (and every day) were each of the seven horses, whose cost of care was auctioned off, granting the winning bidder a one-year sponsorship of their horse. ...more

October 2, 2007