Did you know that the First National Bank of Avon Park, in operation from 1916-1929, issued 1902 Plain back $5, $10 and $20 notes? The tender was signed by cashier J.V. Chapman and President C.E. Lanier, who is the father of the late David Lanier and gran... See more
Pinecrest Lakes Hotel and Pinecrest Golf Club were built in 1925 as a private club with membership made up of a group of northern residents who came only for winter months. They maintained the 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross, “a renowned golf ... See more
During the land boom of the 1920’s in Florida, Charlie Maxwell came to Avon Park from Bartow County, Georgia. The name might not mean a lot to many today, but his son’s and grandson’s names probably do.
Charlie and Bertha Lee Hayes Maxwell are the parents... See more
Editor’s note: Seven young people from across Highlands County have been nominated for the Champion for Children Youth Award to be presented March 5. Today’s article is the fourth of a series on each of the seven finalists in no specific order. The fifth ... See more
The pending agreement with Shutts & Bowen Law Firm was removed from Monday night’s Avon Park City Council agenda just hours before the meeting began. Interim City Manager Jason Atkinson said there were some changes that still needed to be made.
The re... See more
