Inside Our Schools
More Than Football: One Dragon Families Help Boys Become Young Men
Football brings them together. But the lessons Lake Placid High School’s players carry beyond the field are shaped by their teammates, coaches and the families and community standing behind...
Events
Friday Night Lights returns to Lake Placid
The Lake Placid Green Dragons are back at Roger Scarborough tonight hosting the North Port Bobcats at 7:30pm.
Also taking the field will be the...
Inside Our Government
Pritchett brings classroom experience, fiscal focus to District 1 School Board race
Kari Pritchett is approaching her campaign for Highlands County School Board District 1 from several sides of the public school system — as a...
Inside Our Government
Savannah Casto says transparency, preparation are priorities in District 5 race
Savannah Casto, a candidate for the Highlands County School Board District 5 seat, says she wants families to pay closer attention to decisions being...
Inside Our Government
Three School Board candidates make their case to Highlands County voters
Three Highlands County School Board candidates who did not participate in the Aug. 3 Lake Placid Insider candidate forum are making their case to...
Inside Our Schools
Sound of the Dragon gives families a look at the work behind the performance
The Lake Placid High School Sound of the Dragon Marching Band gave family and friends something more than a preview Friday night. They gave...
Inside Our Businesses
Lake Placid Dunkin’ Continues Tradition of Giving Back to the Community
Ken Privett believes in giving back to the communities that support his Dunkin’ Donuts stores, and Saturday in Lake Placid was another example. Privett,...
Inside Our Government
Gary Brown: Safety, discipline and preparation shape District 5 campaign
Gary Brown at a glance
Retired Navy chief.
Former school resource officer.
Has worked in education and school administration.
Serves as director of operations at Heartland Academy.
Candidate for...
Inside Our Government
Chantel Parris: Student support and community involvement shape District 1 campaign
Chantel Parris at a glance
Sebring High School graduate.
Works with children and families through Champion for Children.
Former investigator with the Florida Department of Children and...
Inside Our Government
Hilary Hathaway: Education and finance experience shape District 4 campaign
Hilary Hathaway at a glance
Lake Placid High School graduate.
Former teacher.
Former assistant principal and principal.
Former finance director for Hardee County Schools.
Candidate for the District 4...
Inside our Community
Inside the Sound of the Dragon Band
Spend a few minutes with the Lake Placid High School marching band and it doesn't take long to see what Band Director John Panella...