Hello Sebring! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Affordable Florida city ranking, free dog training, and pre-Independence Day bash + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Credit agencies raise concerns: Moody's, Fitch, and S&P said on June 17 that Florida’s November tax amendment raising homestead exemptions to $250,000 could strain local services and shift costs onto businesses and non-homestead owners -- read the full analysis.
Budget-friendly Florida picks: A recent feature named Sebring among 11 affordable Florida cities, praising its small-town charm and housing costs below the state average, alongside picks like Lake Wales and Live Oak -- explore Sebring's savings.
Budget-friendly small-town options: Sebring made a list of 11 affordable Florida cities, praised for small-town charm, nearby nature, and housing costs significantly below the state average, alongside Lake Wales and Live Oak -- browse the city lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Gold standard kind of chill: For Florida medical patients, Goldflower Cannabis Dispensary Sebring keeps it premium and neighborly, with well-curated flower, vapes, edibles, and concentrates that make errand day feel less... errand-y. Quick in, good vibes out, and a reminder your week can be both productive and pleasant.
Local nature fix: When you need a low-key reset, Lake Istokpoga Park brings shaded picnic spots, a boardwalk leading to a breezy fishing pier, and legit bird-watching for osprey and sandhill cranes. Pack bug spray and a camera, then go soak up wide-open lake views without leaving Sebring.
Beat the heat, Sebring: Need a one-stop, AC-friendly escape this week? Lakeshore Mall has just enough to make errands painless and weekends easier with AMC Cinema 8 for a quick flick, Planet Fitness if you’re feeling virtuous, and Belk for the basics. Low-key, convenient, delightfully indoors... check it off your list.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐕 Free Dog Training @ Stuart Park (Lake Placid) | Wednesday (6/24) at 12:00 PM – Grab the leash and head to Stuart Park for a free dog training class that finally teaches Fido to stop dragging you like you’re on water skis. Friendly, practical, and very Lake Placid, your shoulders, shoes, and pride will thank you.
🎨 Creative Club Summer Schedule @ Family Resource Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:30 PM – Nothing beats giving the kids a summer screen break every other Wednesday. This club cooks up art, painting, science experiments, and STEAM shenanigans for ages 8+ at the Family Resource Center. You handle drop-off, they handle the glitter, curiosity, and cleanup.
🚗 Sebring Friday Cruise In @ Twistee Treat | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Roll in on the 2nd and 4th Fridays for Sebring’s favorite low-key cruise-in, open to anything with wheels and a story. Bring your showstopper or your half-finished heartbreaker, then trade war stories, compare chrome, and pretend that last rattle is “character,” not a problem.
🚤 Pre-Independence Day Bash @ Boater's World (Lake Placid) | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 AM – Lake Placid’s pre-Independence boat bash hits Boater’s World, essentially window-shopping 300 hulls without the awkward sales pitch. Snag parts discounts, grab The Chop House and Kona Ice, park the kids with balloon art, and trade stories with The Bait Shop, and The T Shed.
🥞 Pancake Breakface @ Caladium Arts & Crafts Cooperative (Lake Placid) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Take a break from your respectable morning routine and lean into an all you can eat breakfast. Pancakes plain, blueberry, or chocolate chip, plus scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, and coffee including the flavored kind, and tea. Warm, unfussy, and unapologetically carb-forward.
🚗 Triple B’s Car Wash Benefit @ Triple B's Car Wash And Lube | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Roll through Triple B’s for a wash that actually feels productive. During the Special Needs Resource Fair, 50% of every scrub and 100% of memberships go to The Who I Am Foundation, so you get shine, charity, and cleaner cup holders.
🌿 Ecology Adventure Camp @ Porter Hall (Lake Placid) | Monday (7/20) at 9:00 AM – If your kids need to burn energy and learn a thing or two, this 3-day Ecology Adventure Camp lets ages 6 to 12 romp through the pine forest, salt marsh, and beach. Expect muddy shoes, good questions, and blissful bedtimes, all for $20 a day.
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07 — The Sebring report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 56%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis pre-construction home brings 2,374 square feet of modern living to a spacious 15,489-square-foot lot, with a 326-square-foot covered lanai and 3,556 total square feet including the garage and porch. Buyers can personalize select finishes, while an experienced local builder delivers quality craftsmanship, premium details, and standout value in a sought-after neighborhood.
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