Alan Jay Wildstein was born and raised in Miami. His father enjoyed tinkering with cars in the yard, more so as a hobbyist than anything. Alan would be at his side, handing his dad tools or just watching intently as his dad worked on the motors. All of th... See more
Hanging on a back wall of a new room display at the Avon Park Depot Museum is the uniform of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Pharis E. Weekley. The ribbons and pins properly placed on the crisp uniform; the white gloves folded nicely over the belt. The museu... See more
Jennifer Bush started a new job in June 2019 as the administrative assistant at the Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce. In less than a year, she had to fill some pretty big shoes when Eileen May retired as the executive director. It was a role she thoroughly... See more
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
