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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…
Read MorePlay 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,…
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 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 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 MoreWeekend Rundown
Your time this weekend will be stretched thin as you finalize your Valentine’s Day plans and try to relax. There is no need to stress about what to do or whats happening this weekend in the Highlands; the Sebring Rundown has got you covered. Hear are some events that people will be attending and posting…
Read MoreSuper Weekend
by James McCoy, Feb 1, 2018 Of Things To Do… It goes without saying that there is a big event that kicks off at 6:30 pm Sunday night but that leaves plenty of time to get out and enjoy some great local events. Check out some of our top picks. Sounds of the 60’s: Break…
Read MoreFeeling Crafty?
by Tracy McCoy, Jan 28, 2018 Whether it is the change of season, a holiday or just because, it is always fun to add a new piece of art to the house. What’s more fun than picking out something new and getting to make it yourself?! Here are a few local spots that you can…
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