Dr. Alice King Hammel creates bright futures for others. By Ladonna Paedae Rodriguez and Christy Swift Photos Courtesy Alice Hammel April is Autism Awareness Month, and one of the pioneers of music education for children with autism is Dr. Alice King Hammel, renowned music educator, author, clinician, and former Sebring resident. Dr. Hammel is a faculty member at James Madison University, the current President of the Virginia Music Educators Association, and Past-President of the Council for Exceptional Children – Division for Visual and Performing Arts Education. She has spoken at national ..read more

By Deborah Latter Photography Courtesy Daniel Duque Daniel Duque returned home to Lakeland in February after working 90 degrees south of everywhere on earth. His office was a mere 150 feet from the geographical South Pole at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, where he spent four months providing medical care in the facility’s clinic. He joked that he could “walk around the world in a few steps.” Duque earned his Associate in Science in Nursing from South Florida State College in Avon Park in 2016. While working on his nursing degree, he wondered how far his nursing career could take him ..read more

By Christy Swift Photography by Diana Albritton and Cindy Sebring Adams All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl, so let’s put responsibilities aside and tag along with our publisher, Cindy Sebring Adams, and her bestie Diana Albritton for a girls’ weekend in Savannah, Georgia! It’s only a six and half hour drive from Sebring to Savannah. Called “the Hostess City of the South” for its antebellum hospitality and charm, Savannah marks the spot in 1733 when the 120 passengers of the good ship “Anne,” led by General James Oglethorpe, landed on a bluff high along the Savannah River and creat ..read more

Florida’s Community for Adults with Disabilities By Rebecca Maglischo Photos by ROAR Florida Situated on 56 acres in northeastern Lakeland, FL is the home base of ROAR Florida, one of only six similar organizations in the state. This is a residential community offering low income housing and long term solutions for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A quaint design features inviting front porches, beautiful landscaping, and gathering areas that beg residents and visitors to get comfortable and stay awhile. The clubhouse, game room, walking paths, and pool area are a ..read more

Healthy Spring Meals By Cindy Adams We are moving into Spring and time to get healthy so Heartland Living is bringing you some nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you can enjoy a wholesome Green Detox Smoothie, or if you want a more hearty meal, try the Baked Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach. Keep lunch light with a delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad or a low carb Cauliflower Chowder. If you are a shrimp scampi lover, for dinner try this healthier recipe, Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash. And for a light spring drink, try the Apple Sangria anytime in the afterno ..read more

Healthy Spring Meals By Cindy Adams We are moving into Spring and time to get healthy so Heartland Living is bringing you some nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you can enjoy a wholesome Green Detox Smoothie, or if you want a more hearty meal, try the Baked Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach. Keep lunch light with a delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad or a low carb Cauliflower Chowder. If you are a shrimp scampi lover, for dinner try this healthier recipe, Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash. And for a light spring drink, try the Apple Sangria anytime in the afterno ..read more

Healthy Spring Meals By Cindy Adams We are moving into Spring and time to get healthy so Heartland Living is bringing you some nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you can enjoy a wholesome Green Detox Smoothie, or if you want a more hearty meal, try the Baked Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach. Keep lunch light with a delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad or a low carb Cauliflower Chowder. If you are a shrimp scampi lover, for dinner try this healthier recipe, Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash. And for a light spring drink, try the Apple Sangria anytime in the afterno ..read more

Healthy Spring Meals By Cindy Adams We are moving into Spring and time to get healthy so Heartland Living is bringing you some nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you can enjoy a wholesome Green Detox Smoothie, or if you want a more hearty meal, try the Baked Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach. Keep lunch light with a delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad or a low carb Cauliflower Chowder. If you are a shrimp scampi lover, for dinner try this healthier recipe, Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash. And for a light spring drink, try the Apple Sangria anytime in the afterno ..read more

Healthy Spring Meals By Cindy Adams We are moving into Spring and time to get healthy so Heartland Living is bringing you some nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you can enjoy a wholesome Green Detox Smoothie, or if you want a more hearty meal, try the Baked Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach. Keep lunch light with a delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad or a low carb Cauliflower Chowder. If you are a shrimp scampi lover, for dinner try this healthier recipe, Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash. And for a light spring drink, try the Apple Sangria anytime in the afterno ..read more

Valentine’s Day Meal at Home By Cindy Adams Trying to get a dinner reservation for February 14th at the most popular restaurant in town? Not so much. There’s one table that doesn’t require a reservation on Valentine’s Day: yours! Luckily, you don’t need to go out to have a memorable meal. If you’re planning a night in with your sweetie, these delicious dishes will make your meal just as memorable as if you had gone out.  Try this easy meal of Garlic Butter Salmon with Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. Then end the evening with a romantic Valentine’s Day Chocolate Ma ..read more