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Hi Sebring, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Most expensive homes, motorsports luxury living, and bucket-list Florida hikes + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Sebring protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Luxury market takes center stage: Sebring and Avon Park homeowners are seeing prices climb as pandemic era demand squeezes inventory. A new analysis identifies the metro’s fastest growing cities using Zillow data from January — see the most expensive homes.

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.

Hidden paths and wildlife: Published February 24, a guide spotlights 2026 bucket-list Florida hikes needing no permits, from Black Bear Wilderness Loop to the Anhinga Trail, a handy list for Sebring weekend explorers — check out the full list.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Grab the mic for community karaoke
• Enjoy coffee, music, and Dot Reiser
• Paint Canadian Rockies from reference photos
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

A cozy stage night: Skip the megaplex and savor something local at Highlands Lakeside Theatre, where Sebring’s arts heartbeat thrives with community-driven productions and cozy vibes. The season rolls on this week with crowd-pleasers like The Last Five Years and RENT… you might just leave humming.

Burgers worth sitting down for: Skip the drive-thru rut; Brew-Haha’s Burger Emporium brings creative, gloriously messy burgers, crispy tots, and laid-back bar-adjacent vibes inside The 301 overlooking Circle Park. Featuring local sips and an easy pace… the kind of weeknight win that makes dinner feel simple.

Midweek roll therapy: If your board’s been gathering dust, roll over to Sebring Skate Park for a quick midweek reset. Friendly regulars, mellow lines, and just enough spice to keep you chasing one more try… then one more. Low-key vibes, light sweat, bigger grin for the commute.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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🍹 Changes in Latitudes @ Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts (Avon Park) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Craving Key West without the turnpike? Changes in Latitudes brings Parrothead vibes to the Alan Jay Wildstein Center in Avon Park, with sing-alongs, island charm, and swagger to make your HOA forgive the Hawaiian shirt. Grab friends, sip something citrusy, and call it a mini-vacation.

🌱 Plant Sale @ Avon Park Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Avon Park Founders Garden Club is sprouting a plant sale stocked with native beauties, hardy perennials, and the kind of advice your tomatoes actually need. Expect neighborly chatter, fair prices, and cash boxes, not barcodes. Bring a tote, leave with dirt under your nails.

🎨 Painting Workshop @ Florida Wildflower Studios (Frostproof) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade palm trees for peaks at an all-day painting workshop with Jenny Grenke at Wildflower Studios in Frostproof, working from her Canadian Rockies photos, no hiking boots required. Supplies included, all skill levels welcome, bring lunch. Members $40, nonmembers $50, call to save a spot.

🥕 Lake Placid Farmers Market @ Downtown Lake Placid | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a morning lap around the Lake Placid farmers market, coffee in one hand, a bouquet in the other, and a mimosa if we are calling it brunch. Stock up on local veggies, maple everything, and gossip you will pretend not to hear.

☘ St Patty’s Day Lunch @ First United Methodist Church of Avon Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If your idea of St. Patty’s cheer is shepherd’s pie, dessert, and a guilt-free reason to browse, this Saturday lunch delivers. Irish dishes, drink, carry-out if you must, cash only. Bring a friend, poke around Second Blessings, the boutique, Christmas Village, and the Dollar Store.

🎨 Art Show @ Genesis Center (Lake Placid) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you can tell a dovetail from a Dürer, or just enjoy free culture, this art show delivers woodcarving, paintings, and more from folks who know their craft. Stroll, chat, pretend you’re only browsing, then inevitably find a piece you’ll keep forever.

🥕 The Country Market @ The Farmers Pantry (Avon Park) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a market run where the tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes. Head to the working farm at The Farmers Pantry to shop straight from local farmers, growers, and producers, meet the folks who raised your dinner, and leave with dirt-on-the-carrots bragging rights.

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.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Sebring report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 87°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 10%

Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 15%

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then patchy fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

Most popular house this week

This 17.99-acre Highlands County tract pairs 990 feet of US 27 frontage with a median opening, cleared, gently rolling ground, and no HOA. Existing well and septic add convenience. Zoned agriculture with Lake Josephine views, it sits near Sebring Regional Airport, the Multimodal Logistics Center, and Sebring International Raceway. Located in a federally designated Opportunity Zone.

Take a peek inside →