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Upcoming Events
A full list of Upcoming Events is posted on Downtown Sebring's website www.DowntownSebring.org. Through September 9: Highlands Little Theatre presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee This hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. With both humor and heart, Spelling Bee is a winning experience for everyone. Winner of Tony, Theatre World, Drama Desk & Lortel Awards. Adult content and language. Call (863) 382-2525 or www.HighlandsLittleTheatre.org September 8: Downtown Community Garage Sale
Bargain shoppers and browsers, stop by Downtown Sebring from 7AM-1PM for our local monthly garage sales. For space information, call (863) 382-2649 or www.DestinationDowntownSebring.com.
September 14-16: Sebring Thunder
Join us for Sebring's largest car show complete with Welcome Reception, Burnout on the Circle, Car Show, BBQ & Awards Banquet. For more information, visit www.SebringCruise.com.September 25: "What's Up Downtown?" Meeting
The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will host its monthly "What's Up Downtown?" meeting to be held at Pearson's Blue Crab Restaurant. These monthly "What's Up Downtown?" meetings are open to the public. Anyone who has an interest in Downtown Sebring is encouraged to attend.
September 28-29: Second Annual Bully Summer Slam
Join us at Downtown Sebring's Highlands County Fair Convention Center (781 Magnolia Avenue) for this two-day registered ABKC Dog Show. Free admission. Doors open Friday at 6:00 PM and the first show starts at 8:00 PM. Doors open to the public on Saturday at 9:00 AM and the first show will start at 10:00 AM; the second show at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit www.BullySummerSlam.com.
September 27-29: Apple Festival
Join the Palms of Sebring for the three-day 16th Annual Apple Festival featuring their famous "Apple Dumplings," fall and holiday curios and gifts, as well as beautiful floral arrangements at great prices. The largest assortment in Central Florida! Hours: Thursday 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-Noon. Free parking. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Visit www.PalmsOfSebring.com.
October 5-7: Ninth Annual Run to the Heartland
Celebrate 100 years of Sebring with 100 years of motorcycling. This free 3-day motorcycle event in Historic Downtown Sebring will feature live music, Born to Ride Bike Show, Vintage Bike show, demonstrations, Bike Builders, vendors, 100-Mile Poker Run, food, beer and much more. Free Parking. Visit www.hra-sebring.com or call (863) 381-6467.
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Here's What You Missed Downtown
CRA Showcases Downtown Sebring at LCW Meeting
On Aug. 8, Lunch Club Wednesday (LCW), a ladies networking club), had the pleasure of learning about the upcoming events for the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)'s "Business Awareness and Promotional Campaign" that will launch this October, as well as the CRA's goals, activities and events. In addition to the program, some of the local downtown merchants put together a fashion show for attendees to see some of the latest Fall fashions.  Left to right, local models, Jane Hancock, Abbey Albritton, Robin Hinote, Tiffany Albright and McKenzie Liskey featuring fashions from GB's Ladies & Men's Formal Wear, Kathy's Consignment Shop & Still Chic Boutique. LCW always meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Sebring Elks Lodge at 11:30 a.m. New members always welcome. For more information contact Diana Albritton, 863-381-8170 or www.lunchclubwednesday.com |
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Artist Decorating Downtown in Murals
Florida native artist, James R. Hahn, has been enjoying a warm welcome from Downtown Sebring as the artist has been providing eye-catching murals for Downtown businesses. Projects have included the Champion for Children Circle Theatre and Kathy's Consignment Boutique.
To coincide with the Centennial, Hahn is planning a 40-foot, Centennial-theme mural on the corner of Magnolia & S. Ridgewood. The vision for the wall includes race cars, buildings well-known in the area, and a general look to the artwork that is an ode to the heyday of Florida postcards. Hahn also plans on a "live painting" exhibition during the Centennial Celebration festivities. Updates and sponsorship information can be found by visiting JamesRHahn.com.
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Greetings!
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Downtown Sebring News
Sebring CRA Launching Innovative Promotional Campaign
The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will launch its Downtown Sebring Business Awareness & Promotional Campaign next month. The goal of the year-long campaign is to innovatively market and promote the Downtown Sebring constituents with the CRA District to visitors and residents increasing awareness of Downtown Sebring's unique businesses that will result in positive economic growth.
The main strategies are:
1) Develop a theme/brand that will promote the Downtown core as a unique and sociable city, which will enhance, strengthen and establish new business opportunities.
2) Create a monthly campaign theme recognizing certain categories of business, existing monthly Downtown events and areas of opportunity. Merchants can create monthly specials, discounts or promotions that coincide with the themes and events can be designed to also coincide with the theme of the month.
 The year-long campaign theme/brand is "I Love Downtown Sebring." As Sebring celebrates its Centennial, the CRA wants to hear from residents, visitors and Sebring fans what they love about Downtown Sebring. It's a community-based, CRA-funded and coordinated project celebrating the cultural, traditional, historical and unique characteristics of Downtown Sebring. Fans can provide feedback on the Downtown Sebring Facebook Fan Page.
Monthly themes for the first six months of the campaign have been established:
October - Celebrate the Centennial
November - Savor the Flavor
December - Shop, Wrap & Roll
January - Flying High Health & Wellness
February - Art, Heart & Soul
March - The Need for Speed
For information, www.DowntownSebring.org or call the CRA office at (863) 471-5104.
Downtown Sebring Community Sidewalk Garage Sale - Saturday!
 The monthly Downtown Sebring Community Sidewalk Sale will be held this Saturday, Sept. 8 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. During these events, space will be available for vendors to reserve in order to sell merchandise in Downtown Sebring. Dates are as follows: - September 8
- October 20
- November 17
- December 1
To watch a video from the events, click here. To reserve a space, download an application at www.DestinationDowntownSebring.com or contact Linda Tucker at (863) 382-2649.
Another Successful "Kids Night on the Town" During August's Destination Downtown Sebring  On Aug. 10, the Destination Downtown Sebring group hosted a 'Kids Night on the Town' in Downtown Sebring with fun for the whole family and tons of fun, kid-friendly activities, including, Chalk Walk Art Contest, Cake Walk, Puppet Show, Dunk Tank, Art Party Tables sponsored by Highlands Art League, Games, DJ Music, Child I.D. Kits, Self-Portraits at the Lazy Painter Studio, Fun Food, Free Admission to Children's Museum, Drawing for Two Free Bicycles - sponsored by Rent King. |
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