Local Area: Sebring, Highlands County, Florida
Highland’s location, just ten minutes from downtown Sebring, FL. “While many other areas have been overdeveloped with condos and shopping malls, Sebring has maintained that relaxed, old Florida charm,” says Highland Lakes Reserve Developer Mike Emmons. “We’ve been all over this state – Sebring is definitely Florida’s best kept secret!”
Located in Highlands County, Sebring, Florida, has a mix of sophistication and rural charm, and is convenient to many large cities, including Orlando and Tampa. With its variety of cultural attractions, fine dining, high quality services and relaxed, small town feel - it’s true that Sebring offers exactly the kind of lifestyle that draws so many people to the Sunshine State.
In the center of the Sunshine State in Highlands County, you'll find crystal clear lakes for fishing, boating, skiing and sailing, and more than a dozen golf courses. The central location provides easy access to Florida's best attractions without the hustle and high prices of the major tourist areas. It's the best of both worlds - within two hours of most major attractions with a country feel.
Sebring International Raceway is a road course auto racing facility located in Sebring, Florida. Sebring Raceway is one of the oldest continuously-operating race tracks in the United States. Many consider Sebring to be one of the classic race tracks in North American sports car racing, and the 12 Hours of Sebring, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 24 Hours of Le Mans to be the trifecta of sports car racing.
Children's Museum of the Highlands is a delightful place to play located in downtown Sebring Florida. The museum offers interactive enhibits, field trips, hosts birthday parties and always has a variety of special programs and events for children of all ages.
Highlands Hammock State Park is one of Florida's oldest parks. Opening to the public in 1931, Highlands Hammock State Park has a scenic 3-mile bicycling loop and nine hiking trails. For equestrians, there is an 11-mile trail. Birding may also be done, since the park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Ranger-guided tours are scheduled frequently. A full-service restaurant is also located on the park grounds.
Highlands Little Theatre has been a staple in the Sebring, FL community for over 30 years. The theater is has year-round productions and offers Friday and Saturday dinners with the show. The Highlands Little Theater Showstoppers are youth members of Highlands Little Theatre interested in all aspects of producing theatre for youth by youth. A popular program with memebers ranging in age fomr 5-7 years old!
Downtown Tampa Bay Florida is less than 2hrs from Sebring. Tampa Bay is rich in arts, professional sports, sights to see and things to do. Visit Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium or take a streetcar ride to Channelside for shopping or a Buccaneers game. Enjoy the beaches, sport fishing, jet skiing and parasailing. From mouth-watering restaurants to incredible entertainment, Tampa Bay has it all.
Orlando, Florida is about 2 hours from Sebring and Highland Lakes Reserve. It is best known as the home of the Walt Disney World Resort and the Universal Orlando Resort. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, one of the largest universities in the nation. Numerous museums, shopping malls and entertainment venues make Orlando the perfect city for a luxury escape or family adventure.
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Highland Lakes Reserve. It is the most visited and largest recreational resort in the world, containing four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-three themed hotels and numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation venues.
The city of Fort Myers is 1hour 45 minutes from Sebring and is home of Boston Red Sox spring training. Fort Myers is known as "The City of Palms" and was made famous by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. The city is rich with museums, historical landmarks, and yearly celebrations. The Florida Gulf Coast University is also located in Fort Myers.
Go to the beach! The following ocean beaches are all 2-3 hours from Highland Lakes Reserve: Vero Beach, Venice Beach, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Daytona Beach, Siesta Public Beach and South Beach! Everyone loves Florida beaches. Take a sea side stroll or play in the water with the kids, at Highland Lakes reserve you're never very far from a great day at the beach.
