Weekend Roundup

Think you’re in for a boring weekend? Think again! Highlands County is a lot busier than people would have you believe!  There is so much fun to be had in Sebring and beyond!  Got little ones? Friday night would be the perfect night out with them! The Children’s Museum of the Highlands is hosting Late…

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Coffee Culture

Built on a dream, Coffee Culture, located next to Serenity Massage of Sebring, was founded by Emmie Pereira in memory of her late brother Jonathan. Together they dreamt of opening a coffee house together but their dream was cut short when he suddenly passed away in 2016. The early passing of her brother pushed her…

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Fizzy Fun

Summer is drawing to a close, but it is still HOT out!  One of the easiest and tastiest ways to beat the heat is ICE CREAM! Sebring Soda & Ice Cream Works established in 2015 by Jeff & Renee Kennedy, and now under the ownership of Daniel and Liz Barber for nearly a year, is…

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Grown-Up Fun

by Hannah Heiring  Highland’s County is a “something for everyone” kind of place! In between multiple family-friendly fun-spots and exciting opportunities for our retirement community; we have a variety of exceptional activities for our younger members who also call this place home! Some are simple and free while others are worth it for a small fee! …

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#DU4Life

Dance Unlimited of Highlands County celebrated 30 years of dance and improving children’s confidence, one step at a time, this past May and is getting ready to embark on year 31!  Dance Unlimited originally taught lessons in Avon Park and was owned and established by Kris Kent. Jenn Reed was the second owner of Dance…

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Morty & Edna’s

Morty & Edna's Now Open in Lake Placid, FL

by Amanda Torres Morty & Edna’s NOW OPEN! If you are looking for American comfort food that “hugs you from the inside” then you are in for a treat! Morty & Edna’s, located at the Journal Plaza in Lake Placid, was born out of a love for small-town living and grandma’s cooking. “My goal as…

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Children’s Museum

Children's Museum of the Highlands

by Hannah Heiring The Children’s Museum of the Highlands is NOW OPEN! One of Highlands County’s most beloved and nostalgic museums is downtown Sebring’s Children’s Museum of the Highlands!  The Museum temporarily relocated to Lakeshore Mall due to some much-needed repairs in their building. Despite leaving the jovial, decorated building, they continued to provide the…

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Congrats!

On, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, friends and families gathered at the South Florida State College University Center Auditorium to recognize and celebrate nine soon-to-be SFSC Alumni. This year’s Dental Assisting Program Graduates were honored through a pinning ceremony. The graduates who received said honorary pins were Ashley Ayala, Hali Bohannon, Rachel Burton, Ashley De Santiago,…

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Block Party

by Hannah Heiring Pure Grit Boot Company has made its way back to Avon Park Main Street; bringing its style, professionalism, and passion for our community along with it!  Pure Grit established itself in 2013, as your local go-to for all of your favorite fashion and accessories for our Florida lifestyle! They carry a variety…

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Play Your Part!

Play Your Part! is a new community initiative at South Florida State College (SFSC) to help local nonprofits raise much-needed funds. Guided by the institutional values of SFSC and through the financial support of the Jarrett Family Foundation, participating nonprofits earn 100% of ticket revenues to a specially selected family production, Dino Light. Lightwire Theater,…

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