This letter is being sent to address concerns of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance regarding the Oak Hill Cemetery located in Lake Placid. Our parents started visiting Lake Placid over 50 years ago, purchase property and have lived there full time for over 25 years. Our father (deceased since 2005) would many times refer to Lake Placid as God's country. However, the town does not seem so special when visiting the cemetery; as we understand, a town responsibility. It is difficult enough to lose a loved one but when visiting the cemetery which is in such disrepair; it only creates additional sadness and anxiety. Mom and dad decided a long time ago that they wanted to remain in Lake Placid, even after burial. One might ask why. ...more

November 17, 2009

South Florida Community College pitcher Adam Simmons has committed to Florida State University and will join the Seminole pitching staff in the fall of 2010. ...more

November 12, 2009

Derek Jeter rejoined the New York Yankees from the World Baseball Classic and was in the starting lineup at shortstop for Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. ...more

March 24, 2009

Nate Robertson's final line wasn't impressive. It was how he wiggled out of a bases-loaded jam Tuesday in the Detroit Tigers' 7-5 victory over Venezuela that caught his manager's attention. ...more

March 3, 2009

Most folks don't recognize the address 712 W. Jefferson St. But mention Laurenwood Mobile Home Park and you get a different reaction. ...more

January 22, 2009

If you're not in deep debt, I'm sure you have one friend or family member - if not more - who is. ...more

January 18, 2009

Even while Florida's schools struggle financially, a report card issued Wednesday by Education Week magazine shows them making academic progress and ranks the state 10th nationwide. ...more

January 7, 2009

An updated diagnosis of the elusive malady that kept Rocco Baldelli off the field much of the last two seasons has the former Rays outfielder feeling better than he has in recent memory about his chances of resuming a productive baseball career. ...more

December 17, 2008

Youthful exuberance is no match for on-court experience, and Lake Placid girls basketball coach Shonda Lagree hopes that her team is ready for its trial by fire this season. ...more

December 1, 2008

She may be relatively new among area running circles, but Mitchell High sophomore Kelli Williams is quickly making a name for herself as one of the best female cross country athletes around. ...more

November 15, 2008