A friend was complaining about how hot it’s been lately and I said we have it better that some places.
He asked where. So I said it was 106f in Dallas and he responded that it was the same here with the heat index.
I told him in Dallas the 106 without the index. With it, it was closer to 112f.
In Phoenix it was 110f today.
It’s still better than snow and ice for 5 months.
Plans are officially in motion for BJ’s Wholesale Club. They have submitted a site plan to the City of Sebring for a massive 106,370-square-foot warehouse club.
Where: On U.S. 27, north of Keiber Boulevard (behind Denny's and north of the Holiday Inn Express). A new traffic light is planned for the intersection to handle the crowds.
Also included will be three highway-frontage commercial parcels (ranging from 1.26 to 1.62 acres) up for lease.
City officials confirm the project is in the formal departmental review and permitting phase. No tenants have been officially named for the three extra parcels just yet!
Someone asked me the other day if there were any places in Sebring or surrounding communities where a person could go to read and be cozy.
My first response was "like your own home". But apparently they were meaning like a book store or coffee shop.
Any ideas?
Car show Oct 24th from 10am-1pm. Trophies for Best Chevy, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best Special Interest. Location: Sebring Garages.
Well it's not a bar any longer. I just saw that they've got other stuff going on there. If you're interested in getting out for a little bit.
This Friday you can shop:
Fresh sourdough
Homemade jams
Fresh produce
Candles
Handmade soaps
Handmade denim purses
Delicious Cuban sandwiches (& more) at Donny's
Arbuckle Creek Rd & US-98, Lorida
Friday, July 31
12–4 PM
Do more things to do happen during snow bird season? Or is it just my imagination? I do see a lot of things happening now in town, but for some reason I feel there are more things going no when the population surges in winter time.
Maybe it's just me.
I don’t understand why people are freaking out about this contaminated lettuce giving people diarrhea.
McDonald’s and Taco Bell have been doing this for years and no one bats an eye. LOL
Lakeshore Mall is hosting their 4th Annual Back To School Bash
August 1st, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
FREE to students K-12th backpacks and school supplies for the childs grade, in Highlands County.
Child MUST BE present with parent to receive backpack and supplies. One backpack/supplies per child.
Highlands County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 1:42 p.m. to a brush fire on Turkey Track Road near Venus. This fire has caused smoky conditions and limited visibility on U.S. 27. The Sheriff’s Office is performing traffic control and FDOT is putting out smoke signs on U.S. 27. Motorists MUST use caution when driving through this area.
This brush fire is wind driven and has caused several spot fires in the area, which crews are actively responding to.
A friend was telling me about a smashburger place down in Lake Placid, think the name was Peters or something like that. Has anyone been there before, and was it any good.
For some reason, a good burger sounds really nice about now.
Sat, Jul 18, 3PM - 6PM
227 US Highway 27 North, Sebring, FL
A monthly car show featuring classic and custom vehicles, live music, and food vendors. Family-friendly event with free admission.
Sat, Jul 18, 7:30AM - 9:30AM
43 Lake June Road, Lake Placid, FL
A breakfast event featuring pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, and water, followed by speakers. Tickets are $10.00.
Sat, Jul 18, 7AM - 4PM
Sebring International Raceway
120 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL
A one-day High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event featuring a 3-run group Chin format, with a modified schedule to take advantage of cooler early hours.
I know there are generally gators in almost all ponds, canals, lakes, etc. and yet I still see people swimming there. Like on Lake Jackson, normally there are pontoon boats out there next to 27 with people in the water.
What gives?
I know in Sebring we have the soda and ice cream place right on the circle, but I heard at the Jacarenda hotel they also have one inside as well. Has anyone been there, and if so. how was it in comparison?
Has anyone been to Butlers 18 in Avon Park? If so, how is/was it?
