You might be asking yourself, "why Highlands County" when Florida has so many great places to live? One reason is our communities are small towns and cities where people greet you and treat you like family. Avon Park is the city of charm with its mile long mall. Sebring, located on Lake Jackson is the city on the circle, and Lake Placid is the caladium capital of the world. All our communities are unique in their own special way. Our life style is fun, friendly and casual. In Highlands County a morning of golf makes for a perfect afternoon and getting ready for the "The Club" translates to socks optional!
Highlands County has an affordable cost of living and no state income tax. The median price of a home is $95,000, a lot less expensive than either of the Florida coasts or the urban areas. We are within a two-hour drive of either coast, major metropolitan areas, two international airports, Disney World and the rest of the other major Florida attractions. We have luxury homes in beautiful golfing communities, to a cozy cabin on a pristine lake, or a quiet place in the country. For those of you looking for a winter home, you can still find a place to live for less than $75,000.
Highlands County has a lot to offer. Whether it is bass fishing on one of our 88 crystal clear lakes, or playing golf on one of a dozen or more championship golf courses, playing tennis, birdwatching, biking, canoeing, playing shuffle board or antiquing in quaint shops, you can find it all here in Highlands County.
Highlands County is not only a great place to retire. It’s a great place to raise a family. We have a low crime rate, wholesome living, and good schools with dedicated teachers. Kids love Highlands County. We have really great sports programs through the YMCA from baseball, soccer, football to just about all organized sports. The Children’s Museum of the Highlands is very cool for kids, moms, dads, and grandparents. But, most of all our great outdoors is the best playground of all.
Sebring has a very active Little Theater, which presents five plays per year. South Florida Community College in Avon Park runs an excellent cultural series for your entertainment and enjoyment. The Highlands Art League has an artist village on Lake Jackson in downtown Sebring and sponsors the 12-Hours or Art an exciting art festival every November. In addition they offer numerous classes. There is so much waiting for you in Avon Park, Sebring and Lake Placid. Come and see what we are all about. A great life style is waiting for you!
Please click on Local Info to see the links for all of which Highlands County has to offer. Maureen Cool loves Highlands County and where she lives wants to share her community with you! It is easy to sell a community when you love where you live!
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