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Visit Sebring Announces Return of Spartan Trifecta Weekend to Highlands County
LAKE PLACID, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Visit Sebring/Highlands County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is proud to welcome the Spartan Race back to Highlands County for its fourth annual Spartan Trifecta Weekend…
Enjoy an Adult-Only Getaway to the Sebring Area
Looking for a Florida escape that’s big on flavor, fun, and freedom—but low on crowds and chaos? Welcome to the Sebring Area, where lake breezes, local pours, and laid-back charm…
Kick Off Summer at the 2025 Caladium Festival in Lake Placid, FL.
Every summer, when the caladium fields burst into color, the quiet charm of Lake Placid, Florida, comes alive in the most unforgettable way. Known as the “Caladium Capital of the…
Florida’s Freshwater Getaway: The Best Beaches in the Sebring Area
As temperatures rise across the Sunshine State, it’s the perfect time to grab your swimsuit and head for the sand. While the Atlantic coast and Gulf shores draw the crowds,…
Top 10 Things To Do in the Sebring Area
Looking for the best ways to explore the Sebring area? Nestled in the heart of South Central Florida, Sebring and its neighboring towns of Avon Park and Lake Placid offer…
Counting Birds, Tracking Change: Reflections from the 2024 Christmas Bird Count
By Steven Thyme An intense orange sherbet sunrise flooded the sky just after 6:30am. The sun’s rays had been peeking over the horizon for half an hour as we’d hiked…
Sebring Soda Festival
While there is no shortage of craft beer and food festivals in Florida, a unique craft soda festival takes over Sebring once a year. As Florida’s first and only craft…
Celebrate Halloween and Fall in Sebring: Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
As the Summer heat gives way to Florida’s very own version of Autumn, Sebring comes alive with festive celebrations. Whether you’re looking to peruse a pumpkin patch, don a costume,…