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Top Pet-Friendly Rentals for Your Visit to Sebring
The packing list for your next trip to the Sebring area should include your trusty swimsuit, plenty of sunscreen and your four-legged family members. We understand it can be hard…
Take It From an Expert: A Local’s Favorite Spots in the Sebring Area
Do you want an authentic Sebring Area experience? Explore our locals’ guide to Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid—just 90 miles south of Orlando—to discover favorite restaurants, attractions, and outdoor…
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…