Posts by Tracy McCoy
Mother’s Day Weekend
by Hannah Heiring Its that time of year, again! Time to celebrate the most influential woman in your life-Mom! Whether Mom, Grandma, Aunt or friend, we all have someone special who deserves a day to honor her! If you’re looking for a unique-to-Highlands-County way to share your gratitude; we have a few memorable ideas! Organically…
Read MoreWeekend Roundup
by Hannah Heiring Highlands County’ weekends tend to stay lively with at least one fun-filled event for our community to enjoy! This upcoming weekend, we have three! This round-up of events suggests a fun night of music along the historic Sebring Circle, a Derby Party, and a fun family outing at the 3rd Annual Sebring…
Read MoreHogwarts Colloquium
by Amanda Torres JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series quickly evolved from children’s storybooks to having a worldwide fan base and a culture of its own. If you’ve ever skimmed over the #HarryPotter hashtag then you know exactly what I mean. Celebrating monumental events that happen in the series has become a tradition amongst us muggles…
Read MoreHappy In The Highlands
by Amanda Torres Some people like to think that living in Highlands county can be a drag because there’s not much to do and all of the “fun” is two plus hours away, but that’s not the case. We have events, festivals, bars and restaurants all nestled together AND it usually takes just a couple…
Read MoreBluegrass Festival
by Hannah Heiring If you enjoy Bluegrass music, blueberries and fun then you should come on down to Avon Park’s 9th annual Bluegrass and Blueberry Festival! The community will be joining together in downtown’s Donaldson Park. This park sits along beautiful lake Verona and has plenty of free area parking. With a winding sidewalk lining…
Read MoreEggciting Fun!
by Erin Broderick, April 17, 2019 Who says Easter egg hunts are only for kids? A couple of businesses in Sebring are working on changing that! Sheila’s Corner Pub on North Ridgewood Avenue is hosting their first Adult Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 19 starting at 8 pm! Prizes include a free drink of…
Read MoreFizzy Fun!
by Amanda Torres, April 12, 2019 The 2019 Sebring Soda Festival was an absolute hit this year! From over 200 craft sodas, a kids play area, a dog show, amazing entertainment, and delicious local food so there was something for everyone to enjoy. People traveled from all over Florida, and even from Canada, to come…
Read MoreCaladium Festival–Save The Date
The 28th Annual Lake Placid Caladium Festival is set to bloom July 27-29 in Lake Placid, FL. Caladiums are colorful plants grown in large fields in Lake Placid, the nation’s caladium capital, and have been compared to the tulip fields in Holland for their beauty. The 40+ varieties of red, white, and pink and all combinations…
Read MoreThe Weekend Rundown
Feeling Presidential? If you are lucky enough to have a three day weekend due to the holiday there is no shortage of things to do. It looks like the weather is going to be amazing so group text your squad and make plans to get out in the Highlands and have some fun. We at…
Read MoreThe Fair!
More than just funnels cakes and rides… There are only four days left in the 2018 Highlands County Fair. If you have not made it there yet don’t worry, you have plenty of time to get in on the fun, save some money and support some good causes. Each year the Fair provides an opportunity…
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