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Heartland Heroes: The Angel Tree
by Jon Armentrout The Angel Tree The Holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year for everyone, no matter where you are from or where you live. Unfortunately, there are families with children that get excited about this time of year, not knowing that the family cannot afford to gift their children the item that they would like to receive due to many unfortunate … [Read more...]
Heartland Heroes: Junior Golf in the Heartland
by Jon Armentrout Junior Golf in the Heartland There are golf tournaments and league play almost every week and weekend during the winter and a couple months during the summer. All of these tournaments are geared toward adults. So where do our children fit into the golf picture in the Heartland? This is was the thoughts of Tom McClurg as well in 1994. … [Read more...]
Heartland Heroes: Angels In The Outfield
by Jon Armentrout Miracle League for Highlands County When it comes to baseball in Central Florida, it is a big deal. Major League Baseball teams spend a couple months each spring preparing for their upcoming Major League season. After the Major Leaguers make their trips to their respective Major League homes, the Minor League players stay in Florida to … [Read more...]
The Army National Guard – Serving Florida and the Country
By Pamela Glinski Photos by Traci Newlin Since 1970 the Florida Army National Guard 3rd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery has operated out of the Avon Park Armory located at 2500 U.S. 27 South. The 62,500 pound WWII Howitzer that sits in front of the red brick building may be decommissioned but it remains a symbol of U.S. artillery strength and capability. “I’ve … [Read more...]