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Celebrate the 35th Annual 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…
Beyond the Binoculars: A Beginner’s Guide to Birding in the Sebring Area
If you think birding is just for retirees in beige vests, think again: birding is officially “cool.” Essentially a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek with nature, it’s become one of the…
What’s Coming to the Sebring Area in 2026
New places to eat, stay, play, and explore across Sebring, Lake Placid, and Avon Park The Sebring area has always done things its own way—laid-back, welcoming, and refreshingly unhurried. But…
What To Do on Sundays in the Sebring Area
For a long time, Sundays in the Sebring area had a reputation for being… well, a little quiet. But if you know where to look, the latter half of the…
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…
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…