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Hello Sebring! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Florida lake towns roundup, K-9 air rescue program, and The Lovin’ Spoonful in concert + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Florida’s tranquil inland retreats: Prefer calm waters to crowded coasts? A January 24 roundup spotlights 13 charming Florida lake towns, with nearby Sebring and Lake Placid offering art, fishing, boating, and relaxed downtown strolls — check out the full list.

Advancing police dog trauma care: Florida’s first air medical transport program for injured police K-9s has launched, led by Tampa General Hospital Aeromed, with training across Florida and transports to a veterinary trauma center outside Sarasota — get all the details.

Where heritage meets horsepower: A recent travel feature spotlights Sebring as the City on the Circle, celebrating its historic downtown, lakeside charm, and Sebring International Raceway with its annual 12-hour endurance race — explore Sebring’s history and raceway.

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.

Highlights this week:

• See The Lovin’ Spoonful in concert
• Savor blueberries and bluegrass in Avon Park
• Kids build confidence at farm storytime
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Fresh-baked pick-me-up: Whether you’re craving flaky, fudgy, or fruit-forward, Sugar Blossoms bakes small-batch, from-scratch treats that vanish fast. Stop by the Circle this week and grab whatever’s coming out of the oven. Watching the weekly lineup is half the fun… eating it is the other half.

A zero-stress bouquet: Whether you’re smoothing over a missed text, brightening a gray Tuesday, or giving the kitchen that “I’ve got it together” vibe, Sebring Florist, Inc has you covered with hand-designed blooms and same-day local delivery from folks who live here and get it.

Channel those climbing vibes: GymCats Gymnastics Academy brings kid-friendly NinjaZone obstacles, open gym play, and legit tumbling coaching to downtown Wauchula. Think easy weeknight energy-burn that still feels like training. If you’re craving a climbing-gym stand‑in, this hits the spot without the drive.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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

🃏 Pokemon Perfect Order Family Play Prerelease @ CMB Collectibles | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Bring the crew to CMB Collectibles’ Pokémon Perfect Order pre-release at The Chill Spot, with friendly battles, fair trades, and cheap snacks. League regulars get first dibs at MSRP, everyone else plays, learns, and chases prizes, $10 adults, $5 kids 13 and under.

🎤 Freedom Station Park Gospel Series @ Freedom Station Park (Frostproof) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Take a breather and head to Freedom Station Park for the Gospel Series with Billy Walker, a Nashville recording artist bringing the good stuff. It’s free, with a love offering appreciated, plus local vendors, familiar faces, and harmonies that travel clear across Wall Street.

🥕 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.

🚗 Kids PowerWheels Race @ Sebring Downtown Historic District | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:30 PM – IMSA Fan Fest is revving up with a pint-sized Power Wheels showdown, where your tiny driver gets the glory and you get the photo ops. Expect helmet hair, questionable lane discipline, and cheering sections fueled by coffee, goldfish crackers, and wildly optimistic pit crew parents.

🍭 Candyland Pageant @ Lakeshore Mall | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – Need an excuse to hit Lakeshore Mall that isn’t new walking shoes? The Candyland Pageant is all glitter, big smiles, and zero pressure, where every kid gets a tiara, a trophy, and a confidence boost. No experience needed, just your cheering section, maybe a snack.

🃏 Disney Lorcana Play Event @ CMB Collectibles | Saturday (3/28) at 11:00 AM – Disney Lorcana is taking over The Chill Spot with a family-friendly learn-and-play session, beginners welcome. Grab promos, giveaways, and a booster pack with your seat fee, $10 for adults, $5 for kids, then stick around for snacks and drinks, and a loss to your kid.

🧸 Build a Buddy @ sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt (2932 US Highway 27 North, , Sebring, FL) | Saturday (3/28) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats watching the kids build their own bear at Sweet Frog Sebring, complete with wishes, a DIY T-shirt, games, and, yes, froyo. It’s $30 per child, spots are limited, so reserve ahead and call it quality time.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Sebring report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 90°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 0%

Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 2 to 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 38%

Patchy fog before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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