March 2008
March until gone ~ U-Pick Strawberries at Henscratch Farms, big, fat, sweet strawberries drape abundantly form their homes in our hydroponics' 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
March 1 - 2 ~ Historic Sports Car Races at the Sebring International Raceway. Please call (863) 385-8448 for more information. Tickets will be available at the Sebring Chamber of Commerce Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or they can be bought at the gate.
March 1 & 2 ~ 40th Annual Antique Engine & Car Show at Pioneer Park (Corner of State Road 64 & Highway 17) "Shuttle Service" Wauchula to Pioneer Park. Old Fashioned Parade - 10 A.M. Saturday - Downtown Wauchula 412 W. Orange St., Room A-102, Wauchula, FL 33873 (863) 773-2161
Tell 'em you saw it on Harry's OLD ENGINE Home Page!
March 1 & 2 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
March 1- 9 ~ 72nd FLORIDA STAWBERRY FESTIVAL in Plant City ~ For complete information www.flstrawberryfestival.com or 813-752-9194
March 1-31 ~ Butterflies at Bok Wings of wonder. For more information call 863-676-1408 or visit http://www.boksanctuary.org/
March 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
March 2 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
March 3 - SFCC presents Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway @7:30 pm for season tickets call 863-784-7178. Tickets for individual shows go on sale Oct.1 or online http://www.southflorida.edu/
March 4 - SFCC presents American Piano, Linda Gentille, pianist & protégé of Liberace, plays a tribute to the Great American Composers. Matinee Series 1:30 pm, for more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/
March 4 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
March 4 - "Worlds of the Maya" Kiwanis Travelogue Adventure Film Series 5:00 p.m. at the Sebring Civic Center. For more information call 863-471-9510
March 5 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
March 6 - "Bingo" at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
March 6 - Tri - Chamber After Hours Business Mixer at Sebring International Raceway 5-7 pm (Members only)
March 6 & 7 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
March 7 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is G I Joe Band, for more information call Marilyn Murphy at 471-0559 or Joy Simpson at 385-6671
March 8 - Grand Prix Ball Black tie Optional, being held at Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan at the Sebring Raceway 6 pm - 1 am $100 per person. Tickets will be coming available at the Sebring Chamber of Commerce, Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm
March 8 - SFCC presents "Heartland Harmonizers 6th Annual Barbershop Show" 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Theme is Disney. For more information call Don Davis 863-471-2494
March 8 ~ 10TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM. Presented by WELLS DODGE CHRYSLER'S For more information email Stan at stanley@wellsdodgechrysler.com
March 8 - Saturday Night Cruise Car Show on the Circle, Downtown Sebring, 6 pm. Call 863-385-4803 or email rjk1rjr@aol.com for more information.
March 8 - "Pancake Breakfast" Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For more information call 863-382-1554
March 8 & 9 ~ Chobe' Spring Fiesta & Car Show, Call Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce @ 863-763-6464 or http://www.okeechobeechamberofcommerce.com/.
March 8 & 9 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
March 9 ~ 16th Annual South Florida Seaplane Fly-In 10 am - 4 pm Lake Jackson in Sebring behind the Sunset Grill Restaurant. Food will be served all day. Accommodations Sunset Beach Motel 863-385-6129 or Inn On The Lakes 800-531-5253. For more information call Bill Schmalz at 954-427-7158 or 561-414-6865.
March 9 - Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 314 and EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 be held at the Avon Park Jet Center at the Avon Park Executive Airport from 8:30 am till 11:00 am. Enjoy a delicious complete breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast, pancakes, coffee, juice, and more) buffet style for only a $5 donation. Aviators and Non-Aviators are cordially invited to Drive-In, Fly-In, or Walk-In. For more information, call (863) 453-5046
March 9 - Ride the Racetrack, Sebring Raceway, Sponsored by Mid-Florida Credit Union 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tickets to ride the track may be purchased at the Sebring Chamber of Commerce for $15. Limited amount of tickets available.
March 9 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
March 9 ~ 16th Annual South Florida Seaplane Fly-In 10 am - 4 pm on Lake Jackson in Sebring. For more information call Bill Schmalz at 954-427-7158 or 561-414-6865.
March 10 - Relay for Life All Team Captain Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sebring. For more information call Jennifer at 863-402-1888
March 11 - Sebring Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast sponsored by Sebring International Raceway 6:45 am at the Kenilworth Lodge. (Members only)
March 11- SFCC presents Sean Fielder, by popular demand, one of Central Florida's best-known & talented organist returns to our stage. Matinee Series 1:30 pm, for more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/
March 12 - Lunch Club Wednesday, which is a ladies networking club will meet for lunch at the Sebring Elks Lodge. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building. Doors will open at 11:30 am; meeting starts at 12:10. For more information contact Diana Albritton, 381-8170 or http://www.lunchclubwednesday.org/
March 12 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
March 12-15 ~ 56th Annual 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Race for more information call 800-626-7223 & 863-655-1442 or visit http://www.sebringraceway.com/
March 13 - The Highlandaires will be playing the sounds of the big band era at Sebring Civic Center 7:30 pm for dancing & listening. For reservations call 863-471-1086, band contact Highlandaires@embarqmail.com
March 13 - Taste of The Race, Downtown Sebring, more information to follow
March 13 - "Bingo" at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
March 13 & 14 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
March 14 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Legacy Allstars, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
March 14 - SFCC presents Jazz Series "Statesmen of Jazz" led by Randy Sandke one of the best players in swing jazz 7:30 pm at the University Center Auditorium. For more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/
March 15 & 16 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
March 16- Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection Highland Hammock State Park in the picnic area, 3-5 pm. For more information call Fred Leavitt @ 863-402-8238 or visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/
March 16 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
March 18 - SFCC presents Paul Saik @7:30 pm for season tickets call 863-784-7178. Tickets for individual shows go on sale Oct.1 or online http://www.southflorida.edu/
March 18 - "Cruising the Orient on the Queen Elizabeth 2" Kiwanis Travelogue Adventure Film Series 5:00 p.m. at the Sebring Civic Center. For more information call 863-471-9510
March 19 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
March 20 - "Bingo" at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
March 20 & 21 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
March 21 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Skylarks, for more information call Marilyn Murphy at 471-0559 or Joy Simpson at 385-6671
March 21 & 22 ~ 29th Annual Springtime on the Mall, Vendors Welcome. For more information or for an application, please call Avon Park Chamber of Commerce at (863) 453-3350
March 21 & 22 ~ "THE STORY OF JESUS" presented by the Hardee County Cattleman's Association. Cattleman's Arena Wauchula Fl. For more information call 863-375-4031 or visit http://www.storyofjesus.com/
March 22 & 23 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
March 23 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
March 24 - Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sebring. For more information call Jennifer at 863-402-1888 or www.myspace.com/sebringrelayforlife
March 25 - Newsom Eye & Laser Surgery will be holding a Seminar on "Cataracts" starting at 4:00 pm at the Sebring Office. For more information, call (863) 385-1544
March 26 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
March 26 - Afternoon Tea Series 3 pm "Springtime Gathering" at The Tea Room at Lake Sebring (Sebring Lakeside Golf Resort) 1062 Lake Sebring Dr. for more information call 863-385-7113.
March 27 - Gallery Walk in Historic Downtown Sebring. 5-8 pm call Linda Kegley 863-382-2332 or visit http://www.gallerywalksebring.com/ for more information.
March 27 - SFCC presents 2008 Chamber Series "Brian & Karen Carlisle Neal" He is the best known as the trumpeter of Dallas Brass & will be accompanied by his wife Karen Neal. For more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/
March 27 - The Highlandaires will be playing the sounds of the big band era at Sebring Civic Center 7:30 pm for dancing & listening. For reservations call 863-471-1086, band contact Highlandaires@embarqmail.com
March 27 - "Bingo" at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
March 27 @ 28 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
March 27-30 ~ 14th Annual Dance Party at Kenilworth Lodge, for more information go to http://www.avonparkbeachboppers.com/ For registration call the Kenilworth Lodge at 800-423-5939
March 28 - Open House to celebrate Heacock Insurance new office opening at 1105 U. S. Hwy 27 North. 10 am - 2 pm. For more information you may call 385-5171
March 28 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club, the band playing is Gary Filip & Friends, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
March 28 - April 13 ~ "Pirates of Penzance , at Highlands Little Theatre Call 863-382-2525 for more information or tickets.
March 28 - Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce "Networking at Noon" at Kenilworth Lodge. More information coming soon.
March 28 & 29 ~ "THE STORY OF JESUS" presented by the Hardee County Cattleman's Association. Cattleman's Arena Wauchula Fl. For more information call 863-375-4031 or visit http://www.storyofjesus.com/
March 29 ~ 2nd Annual American Red Cross WIN (Wellness Is N) 5K Walk/Run at Highland Hammock State Park, To benefit those in need of help & services in Highlands County. For more information call 863-386-4440. You may obtain a registration form from the Sebring Chamber of Commerce.
March 28-30 ~ Orchid Society Show, Sebring Ag-Civic Center, more information to follow.
March 29 & 30 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
March 30 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
March 31 - Avon Park, FL STA-BIL 12 Minutes of Avon Park Hosted by Florida LMRA at Avon Park Mower Plex http://www.floridalawnracing.net/ or flyingrugg@earthlink.net (863) 382-1070
March 31- Arpil 3 ~ Spring Break Horseman Day Camp offers children ages 6-16 Costs includes lunch, snacks, drinks & all riding equipment. Camps can be broken down into daily rates. For more information call 863-655-1582 or http://www.orchidhillstables.com/
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2008 RACE DATES: MARCH 12-15
56th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
Presented by "Fresh from Florida"
Gates open on March 12 and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday's Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. ...
This event is one of Highlands countys most popular events of the year.
Everyone has heard of 12 hours of Sebring. Don't miss it. One of the best
events of the year! Fun for everyone.
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Short Sale Tax Lifted for 2007 -2009 December 20th, 2007
President Bush signed the Mortgage Relief Act today.
The Forgiveness act will allow sellers to sell their homes by short sale without receiving a Form 1099 for the deficiency ( difference between what they owed the lender for their home and what they received from a short sale). This Act is retroactive from January 1, 2007 and will last until December 31, 2009. That means if you sold your house in a short sale this year, you will not have to pay taxes on the amount you were short. If you need to sell your house because of job loss, divorce or separation, medical bills, business failure, adjustable rate mortgage reset, or similar reasons, but you owe more than your home is worth, then you won’t have to pay taxes on your loss or have a 1099 that raises you to a higher tax bracket.
If you are facing foreclosure, take advantage of the Mortgage Relief Act now. Act now to start fresh in 2008! Here is a link to government site: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?tab=main&bill=h110-3648
The wave of real estate foreclosures will deepen reaching new record highs in 2008 surpassing the Great Depression, according to a new report by Housing Predictor, which forecasts housing markets in all 50 U.S. states. Foreclosures have already hit record highs in the majority of the U.S. and they are beginning to impact the overall economy. The surge of foreclosures will also provide the best buyers real estate market in years for many new home buyers and investors.
The CEO of RealtyStore.com says the epidemic is developing into “the perfect storm” of foreclosure activity. “With 2 million subprime loans resetting over the next 12 months, higher gas prices and with banks tightening mortgage standards the foreclosure activity sweeping across the nation will grow,” said Tim Chin, Realty Store President and CEO. The tightening of lending standards will further depress home sales, creating a wave of foreclosures that will bring down home prices as bank owned properties generate pressure on prices. As a result of higher gas prices consumers are spending more on gas and less on other products, slowing consumer spending.
Housing Predictor analysts forecast the national economy is moving into a recession, which will become apparent at the latest in the third quarter of 2008. States hit hardest by foreclosures are Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada and Ohio. Most of the wealth in Real Estate is made in a slow market. So this is the time we have been waiting for. The most important thing you need to be extremely successful is the knowledge of this opportunity. This great window of opportunity will not be forever.
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The primary source of economic activity in Highlands County is agriculture. Within that category, most of the economic activity comes from citrus, cattle and dairy operations. Presently the third largest county in Florida for growing citrus, Highlands County is the fourth largest total citrus producer and the largest producer of the ever-popular Valencia orange in Florida. The recent growing season produced more than 26 million, 90-pound boxes of oranges, enough to produce nearly 40 million gallons of juice. The citrus industry employs between 2,500-3,000 people on a year-round full time basis; a number that nearly doubles during the harvesting season which begins in October and ends in May. Growers are constantly researching new ways to harvest fruit safely and efficiently that minimizes handling and enhances the product between the tree and consumer. Table grade citrus is taken to packing houses in the area for shipment to market. The rest of the fruit is taken to several juice processing plants in the area for ultimate distribution to a national and international market. Information from the State of Florida indicates that statewide production of citrus results in more than an $8 billion annual economic impact, and in Highlands County it is estimated that citrus accounts for more than $200 million in annual economic benefits to the area. Highlands County citrus growers pay over $5 million in local annual property taxes while the Florida Farm Bureau estimates that the growers receive less that 40 cents in local government services for each tax dollar paid. This translates to about 60 cents of each dollar paid by citrus growers benefiting other county taxpayers, which helps keep local property taxes low. These same growers pay over $3 million annually in advertising taxes to promote their own product through the Florida Department of Citrus. Highlands County citrus growers are among the leaders in state water conservation efforts and in the reduced use of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other farm chemicals. Growers use state-of-the-art techniques and best management practices developed locally and in conjunction with the University of Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Severe weather is a threat to the citrus industry. It is understandable, therefore, that when occasional threats of a hurricane occur just before the fruit matures for picking, or when rare freezing temperatures occur just north of Highlands County, area growers and the community at large have a lot at stake. Many Highlands County citrus growers go beyond their daily work routine and provide valuable services in a variety of community leadership roles. To say that the citrus industry is important in Highlands County is at best an understatement. The greatest use of land area in Highlands County comes from the cattle industry. Over 60% of the total 700,000 acres of land in the county are used for cattle grazing, including some of the most pristine native areas. Cattlemen of Highlands County and across Florida are considered by many as first-line environmentalists when it comes to use of land and natural resources. Cattlemen understand that protection of wetlands, hammocks, cut-throat seeps, native ranges and other natural vegetative areas is not only important to conservation of our natural environment, but also provides for shade, water and forage for cattle, as well as being pleasing to the eye. Practicing the best environmental safeguards and enhancements assures continued productivity of the land for the future. The State of Florida ranks 10th in production of beef cattle nationally. Within the state, Highlands County ranks first in number of beef cows and second in beef cows and calves. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, there are over 72,000 head of beef cows and over 121,000 total cows and calves grazing annually on over 425,000 acres in Highlands County. This recently resulted in over $31 million in annual gross sales for the more than 300 beef cattle producers in Highlands County. Cattle operations in Highlands County range in size from under 10 head to several thousand annually. The average herd size is about 250, compared to 25-50 in other parts of Florida and the nation. While some cattle ranches are corporately owned and managed, most of the cattle ranches in Highlands County are family owned and operated through several generations. By taking a drive through the local countryside, it does not take long to understand the proud history and reputation as caretakers of the land enjoyed by Highlands County cattlemen.
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Endless opportunities for recreation are a strong element of the high quality of life enjoyed in the Sebring area and throughout Highlands County. The mild climate invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities on a year-round basis.
There are over 80 named lakes in Highlands County, many with access for fishing, boating, water skiing or swimming. In cooperation with county government and area agricultural and business interests, the Highlands County Lakes Association, supported by a full time County Lakes Manager, constantly works to maintain water quality levels while advocating high sensitivity towards the part these lakes play in the overall ecosystem of this part of Florida. Birdwatchers often find the shores of these lakes an excellent place to watch and count the hundreds of species that call this area home as well as those that return year after year as seasons change in northern climates. Lake Istokpoga, located just south of the Sebring area, is internationally acclaimed as an excellent natural resource for large mouth bass fishing. Professional fishing guides abound in the area and are usually quite successful in satisfying the client's desire to catch this great sport fish. Most guides advocate "catch and release" unless the client wishes to eat or display a trophy fish. Lake Jackson, around which Sebring was developed in the early 1900's, is also known for its share of "Big Bass" although the lake also serves as a primary water recreation area as well. Arbuckle Creek and the Kissimmee River, along with 15 county parks and 39 county maintained boat ramps, all provide residents and visitors with diverse opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming and other related water sports. City owned and maintained beaches on Lake Jackson are also popular spots for family recreation. | |
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| Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a round of golf at one of the area's 13 golf courses, most of which are championship ranked. No two golf courses are alike, as each has been designed to complement the environment that surrounds them. Each course is staffed with a teaching golf professional and each offers a fleet of well-maintained carts and other equipment essential to the game. Fully stocked pro shops provide the visiting golfer with rental clubs and other necessities of the game. During the summer months, many of the area golf courses charge less than $20 for a cart and a round of golf while winter rates are far less than those charged during the summer at golf courses in nearby metropolitan areas. While advanced tee-times are suggested at most courses, it is rare not to be able to find a playing time that suits the individual's schedule at nearly any time of year. Area hotels and resorts offer attractive golf packages for visitors on a year-round basis, which accounts for thousands of individuals and groups that come here each year from other parts of the state, just for golf. |
| Through school and other community programs, team sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming and golf excite both spectator and participants. Area high school and college teams boast district or state championships in several of the team sports. Other organized sports such as Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Football, along with a variety of excellent programs offered by the ever expanding Highlands County Family YMCA, |  |
| provide area youth with many developmental recreation opportunities as well as a venue for participation by parents and other interested adults. The city and county-supported Max Long Complex located adjacent to the YMCA, features a variety of excellent playing fields for all ages. Tennis, racquetball, bowling, horseshoes, horseback riding and canoeing are also popular sports enjoyed by many in the area. | |
 | Nature lovers have numerous choices including Highlands Hammock State Park, where hiking trails and boardwalks abound, some of which are wheelchair accessible. The first park established in Florida's State Park System, Highlands Hammock offers camping and picnic areas, as well as a narrated tram tour through miles of well-preserved native wilderness, and provides a first-hand view of what this part of Florida was like prior to any development. Other hiking trails are available through the Water Management District and the Archibold Biological Station located just south of the Town of Lake Placid. |
| Bicycling throughout Highlands County has become a popular sport and form of recreation in recent years. Bicyclists of any skill level can find a perfect route to enjoy a ride including the surrounding countryside. Some of these routes feature on-road and off-road leisure level routes through the ever-popular Highlands Hammock State Park, as well as road routes around the community from 10 miles to over 100 miles in length, all complemented by a mountain bike route through The Preserve. Sebring has become a South Central Florida bicycling Mecca of late as a local bicycle club, The Highlands Peddlers, serves residents and visitors, in addition to more than a half dozen organized riding events held by out-of-town clubs each year. More than 1,000 bicyclists participate in these organized events that are usually held over a three-day weekend. | |
| Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts will be pleased with an abundance of opportunities throughout Highlands County. Highlands Hammock State Park maintains an excellent birding list in addition to serving as a home for alligators, deer, bear and other native wildlife. The park was the location of the last known sighting of the Ivory Billed Woodpecker, a now extinct species. In and around Sebring and Highlands County, observers will see the Florida Scrub Jay, Swallow Tiled Kite, Florida Sandhill Cranes, Osprey and Bald Eagles all in their native habitat. The Highlands County Audubon Society provides additional information for those who enjoy such pastimes. |
| The Annual Highlands Art League-Art Festival is held in November each year on the Circle in historic Downtown Sebring. This is one of the top-rated art shows in the state and attracts artisans from all over the world. In addition to an impressive array of art, food vendors provide a variety of delights sure to please the palate. Other groups and organizations support this event with compatible and interesting programs throughout the day. |
The Community Redevelopment Agency and the Sebring Downtown Merchants and Professional Association hold a number of events on the Circle throughout the year. A Roaring Twenties Festival, an Arts and Crafts Fair, Downtown Garage Sales, Saturday Night Cruises and auctions are some of the events scheduled each year. The Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of over 200 local clubs and organizations, including civic clubs, fraternal organizations, hobby and collectors clubs, veterans organizations, professional associations and opportunities for volunteer services.
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CDPE, Short Sale Specialist, 2010 ERA ADVANTAGE REALTY TOP PRODUCER IN SALES AND LISTINGS. 2009 REALTOR OF THE YEAR!! What an Honor for doing what you love. I Love
ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU. 
I am a licensed Florida Realtor serving Highlands County and many other areas of Florida. I not only work with local and out of town buyers and sellers but provide services and specialize in assisting Real Estate Investors find preconstruction opportunities, rental properties, vacant land, and much more!
I love what I do! I love the constant challenges I'm faced with daily. Every one of my clients is unique and that is exactly how I treat them. I'm proud to say that a high percentage of my business comes from past clients, people who choose my service time and time again.
I have over 20 years of business experience. Previous to Real Estate my husband and I owned a successful business in Palm Beach County for 16 years. I was a resident of South Florida for 36 years. I did most of my growing up years in Palm Beach County. My family (husband and children) have been coming to Highlands County since 1994. We fell in love with Lake Placid. In 1996 we purchased our first property here. We moved to Lake Placid permantaly in 2001 and couldn't be happier. In 2004 I was top 5 in Highlands County Board of Realtors in units sold. I sold 180 units in 2004. 2005 I was a Mulimillion dollar producer and recieved a Top Producer award from The Lake Placid Board of Realtors. 2006 I was a member of the awards commitee and the Banquete commitee. 2007 I was asked to be part of the Board of Directors for the Lake Placid borad of Realtor which I graciously accepted. I'm also the co chair for Lake Placid RPAC and continue to be on the Banquete committe, & The Awards committee. I also belong to Kiwanis, AQHA, APHA, and helped out for the Relay for life.
I specizle in Acreage, Residential, Waterfront, lots, whatever your needs are I'm there for you 150 percent. I know this county like the back of my hand. I rather educate you in what to look for and what you need stay away from. If I don't have the answers for you I'm more then willing to get them. This just gives me more knowledge.
I'm always getting: This is probably a stupid question. I don't feel any question is a stupid question. If you question something then its important to you and that deserves an answer.
I myself own waterfront, residential lots and acreage so when it comes to having the answers for you, I can say I've probably already questioned it or have researched the facts.
Hi Anita, I have been thinking of listing our Lake house property and you treated us so well I thought we would list it with you. I have too much property to pay for. Can you tell me what to list it for. We can sell it all furnished. Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks for everything
Dear Anita,
Thank you soo much for all you had done for us. I have to say you have made the purchase of our house so easy for us. No headahes no worries you took care of it all. All transactions should be so easy.
I will tell anyone intrested in buying or selling to contact you, You are the best!
Keep doing what you do. Thanks again
Kindest Regards,
M & A
Dear Anita,
Thank you for working tirelessly and with determination to get us into our new home.
We are very excited to be fixing up and living in our own home.
Also Thank you for the gift that really is a big help getting us started with everything.
Yes, God is a good God. We pray he will bless youand your family everyday.
We will recommend you to anyone who needs to buy or sell their home. You know your profession.
Sincerely Yours with Gratitude,
Onterma Family
Anita,
YOU DID IT!
Thank you so much for all your work.
You were diligent in your follow ups and accomdating when I asked
for a Good photo to go with the listing.
I appreciate all that you do.
Continued Susccess and I look forward to doing business with you
again in the future.
P.S. I enjoy all of your emails.
Business related or not keep them coming.
God Bless you always,
Conrad
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