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It’s Friday, Sebring! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Luxury motorsports living, IMSA docuseries returns, and Mom Prom + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

A haven for speed lovers: Sebring Resorts blends motorsports with luxury living through three-story townhomes, hurricane-rated motor garages, private airplane hangars, and a race-themed RV resort, with most homes already sold and expansion planned — see what’s planned next.

Award-winning docuseries targets new fans: IMSA’s Win the Weekend Presented by Michelin has returned for season four after a February 25 premiere. Eight episodes feature Daytona and Sebring, plus shop visits and deeper driver stories — check out the full lineup.

Quiet communities with character: From Titusville’s rocket views to Dunedin’s walkable charm, a February feature named 10 peaceful Florida towns, including Sebring, where wildlife, trails, and small-town storefronts invite slower days — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Grab the mic for community karaoke
• Paint Canadian Rockies from reference photos
• Enjoy coffee, music, and Dot Reiser
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Treasure hunt, upgraded: Craving pieces with a past? At Once Upon a Homestead, local vendors come together with antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, and character-rich decor. It delivers those surprising I-didn’t-know-I-needed-this moments, and you leave with a story, not just stuff.

Vegan comfort, Sebring-style: Green Leaf Vegan Kitchen serves scratch-made comfort, with black bean burgers, buffalo cauliflower bites, and a cashew-ricotta lasagna you promise to save for tomorrow… then don’t. Ideal for a midweek pick-me-up when you want big flavor without the nap tax.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👑 Dwight Icenhower @ Genesis Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Think you’ve heard all the Elvis impersonators? Dwight Icenhower, a five-time world champ, has shared stages with Elvis’s bandmates, and his voice is mistaken for the real thing. Peak ’73 swagger, hits, and Vegas-level thrills in Lake Placid, without the airport, crowds, or glitter hangover.

🎨 Craft Show @ Lola’s Broom Sticks & Candles | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a good craft show, where you can browse handmade pottery, jewelry, and small-batch candles, then pretend it was all for “a friend.” Come see what the locals are making, meet the person behind it all, and swap a little neighborly gossip.

🏎 6 Hours of Sebring Slotcars @ Sebring Slot Cars and Raceways | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Sebring Slotcars is lining up a six-hour endurance showdown, likely with CanAm rockets, so limber up your trigger finger. First 24 reserve make the grid, backups wait in the pits, sign up at the track or by text and claim bragging rights.

☕ Saturday Morning Coffee @ Mister Chris’ Coffee Depot | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Trade your Saturday morning chaos for hot coffee at the Depot, with Ralph Schaber setting the soundtrack. Low-key, caffeinated, and firmly adult, it’s live music you can actually hear, chat over, and leave feeling smugly productive before lunch.

💃 Mom Prom @ Sun ‘N Lakes Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting to redo prom without chaperones or curfew, consider this your ABBA fueled second chance. Disco sparkle, DJ Ben from WWOJ, a 360 photobooth, and a stocked bar for 21+ ladies, plus a Mom Queen coronation benefiting Lake Placid Project Grad.

🎸 Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys @ Genesis Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Lake Placid gets a proper throwback as The Traveling Milburys channel the Wilburys with spot-on outfits, instruments, and a crowd-ready singalong. Expect the hits plus solo classics from Harrison, Petty, Orbison, Lynne, and Dylan, with big lights, slick video, and zero airport lines.

🛒 Shopping @ The Farmers Pantry | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Shopping at The Farmers Pantry is corralling our farmers, growers, and producers under one roof, so you can shop local without chasing three different markets. Expect eggs with names, greens that taste like spring, and small talk that beats any checkout line, every time.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 The Gators Band @ Mister Chris’ Coffee Gallery & Depot – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 Dwight Icenhower @ Genesis Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Saturday Morning Coffee @ Mister Chris’ Coffee Depot – 10:00 AM
• 3/7 Wet Dogs Brewing @ Wet Dogs Brewing – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Mom Prom 2026 @ Ramon Theater – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Mom Prom @ Sun ‘N Lakes Community Center – 7:30 PM
• 3/8 Silent Khaos @ Jimmy’s Bar – 3:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

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• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Sebring report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 87°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 30%

A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 38%

A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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