Posts by Tracy McCoy
$30 Date Night?!
by Hannah Heiring Highlands County may be well-known for our Snowbirds, but we are also home to a lot of Lovebirds! Lovebirds go by many names, partners, lovers, or spouses; but all of them share a word for “the one whom I love.” Because Highlands County is nearly always on lake time; we have the…
Read MoreCaladium Festival
by Hannah Heiring If you’re a fan of sunshine, homemade treasures, and beautiful caladiums; then you need to stop by Lake Placid’s Stuart Park for the 29th Annual Caladium Festival! On the weekend of July 26th through the 28th; Highlands County will be celebrating Summer in the Caladium Capital of the World! This Festival has…
Read MoreGet Involved
Would you like to get involved in SFSC Performing Arts’ discussion about arts programming for youth in our community? SFSC Performing Arts’ is conducting a Focus Group that includes complimentary dinner at The Sandhill Grill in Avon Park at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th. Participants will also receive two complimentary tickets to a Trending…
Read MoreMusic Scene
Highlands County is a place that treasures community and embraces diversity while sharing common enjoyments. We do this through annual festivals, occasional events and the more common small-town gatherings. Several shared passions bring people together-a love for food, a love for fellowship, and a love for music! Highlands County offers live music many times a…
Read More4th of July
by Hannah Heiring Independence Day is almost here! Red, white and blue decorations, colorful desserts and American flags are filling up local shops, front porches and inside of homes all around the Heartland! With three public firework shows, and community activities throughout the day, Highlands County is the place to be this 4th of…
Read MoreSebring Lake Fest
by Hannah Heiring Do you like boats, fun-in-the-sun and family-friendly adventures? If so, “Dirty Dozen” of Sebring’s Lakefest is the place for you on June 14th and 15th beginning at 9 am! Lakefest is a FREE public event, parking is $5 per vehicle, however, walk-ups are welcome! This organization was founded in 2011 to provide…
Read MoreEmerging Nightlife
by Amanda Torres Sebring, Florida has never been known for its booming nightlife, but the tides are turning. Living in Sebring, we realize that a lot of the money spent in the area comes from tourism and the snowbirds and most of our locals travel outside of Sebring for food, drink, and entertainment. Though businesses…
Read MoreAxe Throwing in Sebring
by James McCoy One of the hottest trends has arrived in the Highlands–Axe Throwing! What do you get when you mix groups of people socializing, listening to music and throwing sharp objects? An accident waiting to happen or a unique experience that is a great deal of fun and a definite departure from activities found…
Read MoreInternational Museum Day
by Hannah Heiring Highlands County is often recognized for its many churches and orange groves, however, we have a variety of Museums to offer as well! Our Museums are mentally stimulating, as fun as they are fascinating, and they cover a variety of interests. From the traditional Art display to a nearly-unique Seaboard Airline Railroad…
Read MoreGet Creative
by Hannah Heiring Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we all have a deserving “Mom” in our lives! Whether Mom, Grandma, Aunt or friend, we all have someone to honor this upcoming weekend. We have a few sentimental yet budget-friendly ideas to show the Mom in your life how much she is cherished.…
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