Buck Island Ranch in Lake Placid - 11/22/07 03:14 PM
Many children never get to see a cow up close. But in the heartland, school children can tour the 10,300 acre Buck Island Ranch on a bit-wheeled swamp buggy and see more than 3,000 cows.
Besides cows, kids will learn about how sold is grown and cut for road right-of-ways and how palm trees are raised for landscaping. They also learn about the "boots" or wide spikes that fall off the young cabbage palms as they grow - adn how you can eat the fruit of the palm,, called wamp cabbage.
The Lake Wales ridge, 200 feet above seas level, is visible to … (0 comments)

Hunting in Highlands County - 11/22/07 02:41 PM
 
Hunting is a seasonal passion for many in the Heartland. Seasons range from March through April for spring turkey hunting season to September and October for bow season adn November for sun season for hunting antlered deer and wild hogs. The largest public hunt opportunity is at the Avon Park Air force Bombing Range, located east of Avon Park off State Road 64. the range encompasses parts of Polk as well as Highlands County.
Hunting licenses can be obtained from a tax collector's office or a sporting goods store. For more information about licenses, such as muzzleloader season, antlerless deer season and alligator … (1 comments)

Let's Dance in Highlands County - 11/22/07 02:34 PM
The Highlands Social Dance Club, which holds ballroom dances from 1 - 10 pm every Friday evening, has added ballroom dancing lesson to its venue. lesson will be held before the dance from 6 - 7pm on Fridays. the club also brings ballroom dancers in periodically to demonstrate the art.
Amateur ballroom dancers, some champions in teh United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USABDA), demonstrate the standard, internations styles of dance, including the waltz, tango, vienese Waltz, fox-trot and quick-step.
Dancers are in costume as they perform. After the performance, they often stay to dance with local participants and sometiems even give … (2 comments)

Honk your horn for the US of A - 11/18/07 06:09 PM
I have seen several of the flag waving events while driving by but last Saturday, while I was on floor duty, they waved their flags right across the street from my office on Lake Jackson. No kidding, there were horns honking all morning long!
I took a picture and received a summary by email from Tom Macklin:
"I want to take a moment to thank everyone who was able to attend and participate in yesterday's Patriotic Flag Wave on U.S. 27 in Sebring, Fla. yesterday.  As always, our efforts were very well received by the public.  Honking horns, hand waves and thumbs up … (0 comments)

Sebring Circle of Lights - don't miss this one!!! - 11/11/07 11:38 AM
Thirteen years ago, a Sebring resident decided his hometown needed to highlight its Circle Pakr in historic downtown Sebring, and the Sebring Christmas Carousel of Lights was born.Every year since then, from the first week in December until the end of the month, Circle Park is aglow with Christmas lights and decorations thanks to Jon Speigel, who funds and helps decorate the park.Children and adults are drawn to the Circle to walk through the avhes of light, watch a free, 20-minute singing puppet show, buy a box of popcorn and have their pictures taken with Santa Claus at a special Santa … (0 comments)

Christmas Parades in the Heartland - 11/11/07 11:29 AM
Christmas is celebrated in the Heartland with four Christmas Parades. Each parade will have its own thene with floats entering from local schools, businesses and organizations; marching bands and dignitaries wawing at spectators from a variety of decorated conveyances. The first parade willb e held in Avon Park in November, the first Monday after THanksgiving and is sponsored by the Avon park Chamber of Commerce. The parades starts at Anoka and Main streets, widning east and disbanding at Delaney Avenue. Usually there are from 90 to 100 entries. The Lake Placid Jaycees host the town's Christmas parade the second Saturday in … (0 comments)

Festival of Lights in Highlands County - 11/11/07 11:24 AM
The lighting of the lights is a thing to behold at the annual Festival of Lights on the north lawn of Florida Hospital in Sebring. The festival begins after Thanksgiving in november, with opening performances by local school and community choruses singing seasonal music, as well as refreshments and a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. After the opening ceremonies, the area is suddenly transformed into a wonderland as millions of lights come to life at once on the north lawn in a huge holiday display. holiday themes include illuminated Santas, sleighs and reindeer, gingerbread couples and much more. The … (0 comments)

Highlands County Veterans Host Patriotic Holidays - 11/11/07 11:21 AM
Local veterans organizations host a number of events during patriotic holidays each year in Highlands County. Members of these organizations can always be seen in parades celebrating patriotism on the Fourth of July, instructing students in flag folding, flag raising and flag burning and selling poppies to raise money for veterans on memorial and Veterans days. Veterans also join with other organizations such as the Elks, Moose adn Eagles clubs for flag raisings and celebratory dinners, breakfasts and programs to commemorate the day. Besides all these things, veterans support the Jr. ROTC program in the schools and sponsor essay contests on … (0 comments)

Highlands County Parks & Recreational Facilities - 11/04/07 12:13 PM
Avon Park--Boat ramps on Arbuckle Creek, Lake Adelaide, Little Lake Bonnett, Lake Damon, Lake Denton, Lake Glenada, Lake Isabelle, Lake Lelia, Lake Letta, Lake Olivia, Lake Lotela, Lake Pioneer, Lake Viola, Little Lake Redwater.  There are picnic facilities at Lake Glenada and Lake Letta. There is a fishing pier at Lake Glenada.  There is a 2-mile sidewalk around Lake Olivia for pedestrian/bicycles.Sebring--Boat ramps at Arbuckle Creek, Dinner Lake, Lake Istokpoga (2), Lake Josephine (3), Lake Sebring, Red Beach Lake, and Wolf Lake. At Istokpoga Park, there are many improvements including picnic facilities, bathrooms, nature trails, and a large pier and boardwalk.  Many … (0 comments)

3116 Glacier Ave - 11/04/07 10:06 AM

Avon Park is a community of approximately 10,000 located in Central Florida just norht of Sebring and Lake Placid. This small town is known as the "City of Charm" and offers a variety of reasons for visitors to consider it as a great vacation spot. With more than 30 lakes within the immediate vincintiy of Avon Park, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping. There are over 11 golf courses in the area along with walking and hiking trails and Avon Park is also home of the Avon Park Bombing Range.
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203 Fascination Drive - 11/04/07 09:51 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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413 Eleanor Blvd - 11/04/07 09:50 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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1854 Washington Blvd - 11/04/07 09:37 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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1527 Walnut Ave - 11/04/07 09:35 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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1552 Tamah Blvd - 11/04/07 09:33 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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108 Pear Ave NW - 11/04/07 09:31 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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211 Jamison - 11/04/07 09:24 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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111 Grapefruit - 11/04/07 09:17 AM

Lakes are one of Highlands County's most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 27 name lakes with over 10,000 acrres of sufrace water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 5th largest lake at 27,962 acres. With so many beautiful freshwater lakes nearby, it's no wonder many recreational pursuits are Lake Placid are water related. Fishing, boating, swimming and water sports are popular activities with visitor and residents alike. Our blue skies, stately cypress, and beautiful lake views also invite picknicking, hiking and other relaxed diversions.
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