Dozens of citizens, Highlands Tea Party members and local Republicans celebrated yesterday as Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. They gathered at the Islandview Restaurant in the Sun ‘N’ Lake community north of Sebring, to dine and watch the festivities.
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The Florida Medal of Honor Memorial & Visitors Center has opened in Sebring. Years in the planning and execution, the facility was dedicated in ceremonies this past December. With several speeches, numerous presentations and the snip of a broad blue ribbon, the new facility opened to the public.
For decades, Highlands County had a makeshift park honoring the 24 Florida recipients of the nation’s highest honor. It began in 1991, when a Medal of Honor Park was dedicated on the grounds of the Highlands County Health Department, with the building itself named for Highlands County Medal of Honor recipient Major Thomas B. McGuire. Ten years later, an effort was initiated to enhance the park with a structure.
Read more: Make a Resolution to Visit the Florida Medal of Honor Memorial & Visitors Center
Highlands County commissioner Don Elwell held the 25th town hall of his political career Thursday night at South Florida State College University Center. The semi-annual meetings have become a staple of his terms. Elwell uses them to both explain county activities and to get feedback from those in attendance.
More than 70 people turned out for the meeting.
Read more: Elwell Holds Town Hall XXV