Over the years, Christmas has been made brighter for hundreds of Highlands County children through the contributions of numerous individuals, corporations and organizations. ...more

December 16, 2009

Yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus for the wee ones in needy families this year, thanks to the jolly old' elf's helpers at Rotary Club of New Port Richey. ...more

December 16, 2009

Retired railroad engineer Robert "R. W." Willaford and his wife, Felice, will have their annual Christmas open house at a red caboose they own at their home at 908 Joe McIntosh Road. ...more

December 9, 2009

Hundreds of gifts will be picked up Tuesday from Tampa General Hospital for the annual Hillsborough County Foster Angel program, benefiting most of the county's 1,500-plus foster children. The hospital has been the largest donor of gifts to the program each year since 1989. This is the hospital's 20th year of involvement with the program. ...more

December 9, 2009

It will be "A Christmas to Remember" and organizers of the annual Lake Placid Christmas Parade are hopeful the weather will cooperate this weekend for one of the town's biggest events of the year. ...more

December 9, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - On any evening during the holiday season, hundreds congregate in an unusual spot for some holiday cheer. ...more

December 7, 2009

If Santa Claus had been portrayed as a woman the image would look something like Ella Green. She's a white-haired, elfin little figure, an 83-year-old with a melodic German accent that offers kind words for everyone, delivered with a twinkle in her one good eye. She lost the other one 10 years ago - or was it 20? She hasn't kept track. ...more

December 5, 2009

Rita Daskam stands on a chair to put the finishing touches on the Brooksville Garden Club's entry. ...more

December 3, 2009

Kira Taylor of New Tampa will meet her hero Santa Claus today, helping him conduct the lighting of Christmas trees during the Symphony in Lights Kick-Off Celebration at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. ...more

November 21, 2009

Santa Claus is looking forward to the time-honored traditions of visiting with children at Lakeshore Mall and receiving letters at the North Pole, but he is also giving his communications a high-tech update. ...more

November 14, 2009