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Hi Sebring, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Inside the luxury market, an adults-only Easter egg hunt after dark, and Black Halo Drive’s first live show + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Inside the luxury market: In a Feb. 20 analysis, Stacker ranks Sebring-Avon Park cities by recent home price changes using Zillow data, highlighting where values climbed and where they slipped in our area — see the most expensive homes.
State program shields working lands: More than 2,800 acres of farmland in Highlands and Hardee counties were approved for protection from future development, keeping Square One Ranch and Buckhorn Ranch producing for Florida’s economy — see which lands were secured.
Spanish moss and stillness: A roundup highlights small towns that feel untouched by time, from Palatka’s historic storefronts to nearby Inverness and laid-back Lake City, offering peaceful escapes within a day’s drive of Sebring — check out the full lineup.
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:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Local stage night: Been meaning to support homegrown theatre? At Highlands Lakeside Theatre, volunteer-powered productions, comfy seats, and that neighbor you know in the spotlight keep the community humming. The Last Five Years opens March 27, a midweek pick-me-up for anyone craving songs, stories, and small-town shine.
Your new book haven: Locals browse the shelves at Beach House Books and More, a cozy, community-minded spot for book chats, discoveries, and quiet me-time. Unexpected favorites await, with staff picks to linger over, in a growing literary hub where conversation hums and solitude still has a chair.
Hot dog hankering? Mae Lee’s Deli quietly serves a legit 1/4‑lb hot dog, plus a chili dog if you’re feeling bold, among Sebring comfort staples. No fuss here, just a juicy dog and easygoing deli vibes locals have loved since 1989.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Sebring for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎲 Bingo @ Mister Chris’ Coffee Gallery & Depot (Frostproof) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Bingo is rolling into The Depot with cold drinks, loud B-12s, and that sweet thrill of yelling without a group chat. Seats go fast, so swing by The Depot to prepay and claim your spot, then limber up your dauber hand and your inside voice.
🎤 Hometown Hangout-Community Karaoke @ The Pour House on Main (Avon Park) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Second Fridays are for proving Avon Park still has pipes. Main Street throws a laid-back hang by The Pour House with vendors, games, classic cars, and community karaoke on a 20-foot inflatable screen, which is somehow bigger than my first apartment. Grab friends, sing, linger.
🌴 Changes in Latitudes @ SFSC Performing Arts (Avon Park) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been craving a quick escape without leaving 27, Changes in Latitudes returns to the SFSC Performing Arts Center with a proper Jimmy Buffett lovefest. Think Margaritaville singalongs, breezy steel drums, and a roomful of Parrotheads pretending Sebring is Key West.
🎠Brigade @ Circle Theatre | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats loud guitars in the old Circle Theatre, especially when Brigade comes to shake downtown Sebring awake. Think crisp riffs, comfy seats, and a crowd that actually listens, not livestreams. Ticket details are coming, so stretch those necks, hydrate, and claim your babysitter early.
🎨 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.
💰 Quarter Auction @ Caladium Arts & Crafts Co-Operative (Lake Placid) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If your spare change has been training for the big leagues, put it to work at the Caladium Arts and Crafts Co-operative’s Spring Quarter Auction. Tickets are $10, cash or check because we’re charmingly old school, with limited seating, lively bidding, and refreshments for sale.
🎸 Black Halo Drive @ Sebring International Raceway | Thursday (3/19) at 9:30 PM – Trade pit lane for a mosh pit at Sebring International Raceway as Black Halo Drive plays their first live show. Expect engines and amps in full roar, with covers of Metallica, Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Pantera, and more. Bring earplugs, comfy shoes, and your teenage attitude.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Sebring report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 88°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 38%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 39%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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This 3-bed plus bonus room, 2-bath lakefront bungalow spans nearly half an acre on 3,200-acre Lake Jackson in Sebring. Fully remodeled, it features wood-look tile, stainless appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and a spa-like ensuite. A pergola patio with fire pit and lanai frame sunrise views. The boat ramp is 0.1 mile away, a 2023 metal roof tops it, and no HOA.
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