Category: Southwest Florida

Has your Instagram feed gone stale with pictures of quarantine dinners and at-home game nights? It’s time to elevate your social media game with some breath-taking shots of the Sebring area’s fan-favorite locations. No matter what your aesthetic is, this Central Florida hotspot has the perfect backdrops to make your...

  2022 AdventHealth Heartland Region Foundation Run Series  The AdventHealth Lake Placid, Sebring and Wauchula Foundations strive to help our patients and community live their best, most vibrant lives. To keep our communities on the move, we are excited to announce the fourth annual Heartland Race Series. The series encourages...

With things returning to normal, FOI plans on restarting regular email updates.  Initially they will be two times a month.  As normal activities return we may be able to return to weekly updates. Here is a list of bass tournaments on Lake Istokpoga which have requested exemptions between now and...

When it comes to holiday cheer, we’ve got you covered. The Sebring area, reaching to Avon Park and Lake Placid, Florida, wants to be your home(town) for the holidays with countless events and celebrations taking place starting in early November. So, make your list of festivals, parades and shows to...

Sebring International Raceway has been welcoming race car fans for decades with the famed 12 Hours of Sebring, but the oldest continuously operating auto endurance racetrack in North America is just the start when it comes to racing adventures in Central Florida. From motorized surfboarding and skateboarding to cycling and...

Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just starting out, the Sebring area has tons of bike trail options for all ages and skill levels. This Central Florida destination is home to trails ranging from paved loops perfect for leisurely rides to miles and miles of gravel riding and off-road...

If you’re a sports enthusiast looking for incredible events to participate in once Central Florida begins to cool down, then you’ve come to the right place. From marathons and golf tournaments to cycling and obstacle races we’ve found the best sports events happening in the fall and winter in the...

Even though he’s only 19 years old, Sebring’s own Lunker Louie is a Florida legend when it comes to fishing. Louie was introduced to the sport by his grandfather when he was 3, and he was only 7 when he reeled in his biggest catch to date – a 14...

Now that summer is here, it’s time to start planning for family vacations, and there’s nowhere better than the Sebring area to keep kids happy and busy. Located just a two-hour drive from Orlando, Tampa, and South Florida, this Florida destination is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a...

Untapped Nature: Explore the Walking Trails of Sebring’s Highlands Hammock State Park May 10th, 2021 The past year has brought a new meaning to outdoor activities, and this year is no different. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to get out and get active in Sebring at Highlands Hammock State...