Area Information

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Area Highlights

Highlands County:

High Quality of Living

Situated in the center of the State of Florida, Highlands County is a place of spectacular, diverse landscapes including hills, lakes, beaches, palm trees, and orange groves.

Highlands County offers a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, skiing, sailing, and golfing, turning it into real paradise for both visitors and residents. A beautiful mild climate invites all to enjoy outdoor recreation activities on a year-round basis and its central location--at the heart of the State of Florida--provides an easy access to all Florida’s attractions.

Economy

The primary source of economic activity in Highlands County is agriculture with citrus, cattle and dairy operations accounting for the highest share within this category.

Education

The unique nature and pace of Highland County reflects on its education system that provides a peaceful, nurturing and welcoming educational atmosphere that facilitates its students’ growth and success. The commitment to provide a quality educational experience is shared by all--Highlands County’s School Board, dedicated, caring teachers as well as highly involved parents and students alike.

Both primary and secondary schools are equipped with computer hardware, software and other advanced learning tools with ongoing efforts to expand the educational and technological facilities.

All public elementary and secondary schools in Highlands County are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and children in the Highland County School System score above the national average.

Higher Education

Eestablished in 1965, South Florida Community College (SFCC) serves more than 19,000 residents of Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties. Its 228-acre main Highlands Campus is located in Highlands County, Florida with 3 additional satellite campuses located throughout South Central Florida. SFCC offers its students with a multitude of quality and unique programs to meet today’s challenges.

Sebring

Known as “The City on the Circle” for its historic downtown and circle, Sebring, Florida offers both residents and visitors with a warm, peaceful and yet fascinating environment with a range of activities and events for all ages throughout the year.

This lakeside community is characterized by charm and a sense of fellowship. Complemented by beautiful natural and recreation surroundings and affordable real-estate prices the city offers an unprecedented quality of living for its residents.

Founded in the early 1900s by George Sebring, this city integrates both beautiful historical district with unique architecture and modern facilities. The city enjoys a vibrant downtown area where fashion, accessories and sportswear retails, boutiques, restaurants and galleries live alongside professional offices and businesses--all within a walking distance from the city’s rich Cultural Center.