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Happy weekend, Sebring!
In today’s happening-today edition: Lexus inks an official vehicle deal, gold and silver surge, and someone Googled you + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Luxury performance meets endurance racing: Lexus is the Official Vehicle of Sebring International Raceway and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring after a multi-year deal. Lexus displays will be featured during the March 21 classic — learn more about the partnership.
Lakeside charm in Highlands County: Sebring shines as the City on the Circle, with a 1912 legacy, a downtown on the National Register since 1990, and a raceway hosting a 12-hour endurance classic each year — read the full story.
Family land legacy preserved: A conservation easement was approved for the 1,327-acre Buckhorn Ranch in nearby Hardee County, keeping stretches of Buckhorn Creek wild and helping protect the Peace River as Florida’s growth continues — get all the details.
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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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.
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🫶 We got your back
Instant mood booster: Need a quick lift between errands? At The Sebring Mural, raceway grit meets lakes-and-oak calm in one bold postcard of a wall. Pause for a two-minute pic, soak a five-minute mood bump, then keep looping the Circle with a neighbor-approved selfie and a lighter step.
Quilty weekend upgrade: Whether your stash needs a spark or your UFOs need a nudge, Crafty Quilters has the fabrics, notions, and guidance to get things moving. Friendly classes and machine know-how make finishing feel doable, so you can wrap a project you’ll be proud to show off this week.
Local sips, zero fuss: The 301 in downtown Sebring is a brewstillery pouring its own beers. Start with the CPA, Circle Park Ale. It shares space with a Sugar Sand Distillery tasting room. Meet a friend, skip the usual, and taste what’s made right here.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎨 Craft Show @ Lola’s Broom Sticks & Candles (Avon Park) | 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 (Avon Park) | 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 (Frostproof) | 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.
🤼 Florida Pro Wrestling @ BC Billiards | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Ready to swap league night for body slams? Florida Pro Wrestling hits B.C. Billiards in Historic Downtown Sebring with Buckshot Brian Brock, Katalina Perez, and hometown terror Tokyo Monster Kahagas. It’s family friendly, loud, and glorious, and tickets are $20, or $5 less in advance.
🛒 Shopping @ The Farmers Pantry (Avon Park) | 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.
♠ Regular Matchpoint Game @ Sebring Recreation Club | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Give your brain a workout and your social life a boost at Sebring Duplicate Bridge Club’s regular matchpoint game at the Sebring Rec Club. Sunday and Tuesday afternoons mean ACBL-sanctioned play, sharp bids, and sharper wit. Beginners welcome, regulars friendly, bragging rights very real.
🔇 Silent Khaos @ Jimmy’s Bar | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Head to Jimmy’s for Sunday Funday and help us give Silent Khaos a proper welcome. New to the bar, not shy on sound, they pair well with a cold pint, a sturdy barstool, and your favorite stories you swear get better every year.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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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📻 Sebring report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 9 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. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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