highlands county events: Highlands County Events for December 2008 - 12/01/08 02:09 AM
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highlands county events: Sebring Florida - Christmas in July at FOUR POINTS by Sheraton - 07/31/08 06:31 AM

Christmas in July was the theme of the invitation we received last week from FOUR POINTS by Sheraton Hotel to introduce members of the Heartland's Chamber of Commerce, community leaders and small businesses to the hotels new LeMans ballroom.Despite a steady downpour of much needed rain, the ballroom was packed with people. "Jingle Bells" and other holiday tunes set the mood, while the the wonderful smells of turkey and ham filled the air. Tables with hot and cold fingerfoods were arranged around festively decorated Christmas trees.Reinhard Haubner, General Manager of the hotel, took the opportunity to announce their "Community Holiday … (0 comments)

highlands county events: This week in Highlands County... - 07/26/08 07:49 AM
July 27 - August 2nd
July 28 - Sebring Recreation Club 333 Pomegranate Ave.  Ice Cream Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m.  For more information call Ed Straub at 863-386-0245
July 28 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday's 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org
July 28-31 ~ Summer Horseman Day Camp offers children ages 6-16 Costs includes lunch, snacks, drinks & all riding equipment.  Camps can be … (1 comments)

highlands county events: Staycationing in Sebring - Part II - 07/17/08 02:52 AM
If you read my last article about "Staycationing in Sebring" you probably wonder if swimming and tanning on the beaches of Lake Jackson is the only fun Highlands County has to offer. Not by far!
We are one of the many lucky families that get to staycation in Sebring this summer. The $5,000 a week horseback riding camp just wasn't in our budget. Thanks to Granny living in Frostproof, our daughter got to spend time with 7 cute puppies, baked cookies, watched silly sitcoms from the 50's with Grampa and Grampa got to eat more ice cream because you gotta have … (0 comments)

highlands county events: Single Family Home - longing for new owner! - 07/11/08 01:14 AM

If you missed my OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, July 12 from noon til 3pm, then you still have the opportunity to get to meet and fall in love with me!
I'm a beautiful 3 bedroom/2bathroom home with exposed wooden beams on the vaulted ceiling in the living room. My court yard style front porch is longing for new owners to add their flower pots and maybe a bench. I'm missing the smell of meals being cooked in my open kitchen with breakfast bar island. I would love to have children play in my backyard while their parents sit and relax on my enclosed porch in … (0 comments)

highlands county events: Staycationing in Sebring - 07/09/08 02:04 PM
I'm sure you've heard the term "Staycation" at least once in the media this summer. Many folks thinks twice before heading up north for vacations. Instead they stay local and go on a Staycation instead of a Vacation.
Living in Highlands County, it doesn't appear that there's much to do during the summer. I recently read a post on a city forum from someone complaining there is nothing to do in Sebring. While I agree that Lawnmower Racing (I'm not kidding you!) isn't everyone's cup of tea, how about a day or two at the beach?
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highlands county events: This week in Highlands County... - 07/08/08 12:08 PM
July 7 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday's 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org
July 7 - Sebring Recreation Club 333 Pomegranate Ave.  Ice Cream Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m.  For more information call Ed Straub at 863-386-0245
July 7 - 10 ~ Summer Horseman Day Camp offers children ages 6-16 Costs includes lunch, snacks, drinks & all riding equipment.   Camps can be broken down … (0 comments)

highlands county events: this week in Highlands County - 04/29/08 12:47 PM
April 26 & 27 ~ Sebring Relay for Life at Fireman's Field: ~ Saturday 26th 12 pm survivor luncheon ~ 1 pm Opening Ceremony. Sunday 27th 7:00 a.m. Sunrise service and closing ceremony ~ for more information call Jennifer Shoffner 863-381-2430 or www.myspace.com/sebringrelayforlifeApril 26 & 27 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255April 28 - Sebring Recreation Club 333 Pomegranate Ave. Ice Cream Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m. For more information call Ed Straub at 863-386-0245April 28 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday's 4 p.m. to 6 … (0 comments)

highlands county events: Highlands County Calendar of Events JANUARY 2008 - 01/07/08 09:59 PM
Janauary - March or until gone ~ U-Pick Strawberries at Henscratch Farms, big, fat, sweet strawberries drape abundantly form their homes in our hydroponic tower garden. Warm chocolate is available for dippins & the shake shack serves the finest shortcakes, shakes, and chocolate dipped strawberries by the pound.  For more information call 863-699-2060.  December - May Tues - Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4
January 1-31  ~ Bok in Bloom 8 am - 6 pm (spring colors) at Historic Bok Sanctuary, to view a list of flowering plants, go to www.boksanctuary.org/visiting/gardens.html or for more information call 863-676-1408
January 2-5 ~ Orchid Hill Stables' (You must … (0 comments)

highlands county events: Buck Island Ranch in Lake Placid - 11/22/07 07:14 AM
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)

highlands county events: Hunting in Highlands County - 11/22/07 06:41 AM
 
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)

highlands county events: Let's Dance in Highlands County - 11/22/07 06:34 AM
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 … (1 comments)

highlands county events: Honk your horn for the US of A - 11/18/07 10:09 AM
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)

highlands county events: Sebring Circle of Lights - don't miss this one!!! - 11/11/07 03:38 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)

highlands county events: Christmas Parades in the Heartland - 11/11/07 03:29 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)

highlands county events: Festival of Lights in Highlands County - 11/11/07 03:24 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 events: Highlands County Veterans Host Patriotic Holidays - 11/11/07 03:21 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 events: Highlands County Calendar of Events NOVEMBER 2007 - 10/28/07 02:29 AM
1       Grand Opening Celebration  of Highlands Regional's New Hyperbaric/Wound Care Facility from 10:30 am to noon.  There will be refreshments, tours, and more.  For more information, contact  (863) 385-6101 1       Avon Park High School Junior Varsity Football (Home vs. Mulberry) 7:00 pm
2       UPDATE on the Local Economy & Real Estate Market.  Seacoast National Bank is pleased to present an update on the local economy and real estate market. Seminar will be at the Highland's County Agri-Civic Center from 9:00 am till 11:00 am.  Continental Breakfast will be served.  Space is limited, so please call Wendy at (863) 465-4834 for questions, or … (0 comments)

highlands county events: Calendar of Events for Avon Park, Sebring, and Lake Placid in October - 10/11/07 06:15 AM
October 1 - Bridal Gala, at Kenilworth Lodge, 40 of Central Florida's Best Bridal Service Companies.   Door prizes from every vendor, plus drawings for honeymoon package & wedding photography package.   For more information call 863-385-0111.
October 1 - Junior Achievement Training 3:30-5 p.m. at Highlands County School Board
October 1-31 ~ Butterflies at Bok Wings of wonder.  For more information call 863-676-1408 or visit http://www.boksanctuary.org/
October 1-31 ~ Bok in Bloom 8 am - 6 pm  (fall colors) at Historic Bok Sanctuary, to view a list of flowering plants, go to www.boksanctuary.org/visiting/gardens.html or for more information call 863-676-1408
October 1- 31 ~ Heartland Dog … (0 comments)

highlands county events: Little Known Fact about Avon Park - Lawn Mower Racing - 07/19/07 12:36 PM
There is, in fact, as US lawn mower racing association and yes, people tune their lawn mowers to race them.
Avon Park is home to the Avon Park Mower Plex. Racing season starts at the end of the summer, a date for this year's season is still to be determined. Check out the "Mower Plex" website for updates.
Having your hotdog while watching lawn mowers zoom by is quite an experience and a great way to meet with folks in your community.
Avon Park Mower Plex is located on Herrick Road, off CR 64 right behind the Avon Park Airport.
 
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