I have wanted to go to this yard sale event along the Scenic Highway for a few years now but it is…read morequite a distance from where I live. It required the commitment of leaving my house at 5 AM to make it to the first stop closest to me, Frostproof by 8 AM. This was the year I finally made it. The sale is always held the first Saturday in November and attracts thousands of people. It takes place from 8Am to 3 PM. The sale is sponsored by Ridge Scenic Highway Corridor, Corridor Management Entity, City of Lake Wales, Frostproof Chamber of Commerce, Lake Wales Woman's Club, Lake of the Hills Community Club, Town of Lake Hamilton, Dundee Methodist Church, and the City of Frostproof. These civic, religious, and non profit groups have been working together since 2007 to promote tourism along the Lake Wales Ridge. While you shop at the sale you can also dine at local restaurants and shop at businesses. While I pretty much stuck to the sale it was hard not to get sidetracked by some of the places I have always wanted to visit. I got to visit a few on this trip in addition to reaching each of the official sale stops. The sale runs along the Lake Wales Ridge and extends 38.7 miles from its intersection with US 27 S of Frostproof to where it intersects with US 17/92 in Haines City. There are five official locations for the sale. These are downtown Frostproof, Lake Wales at the Woman's Club, Lake of the Hills at the Community Clubhouse, Dundee at the Methodist Church, and Lake Hamilton at the Town Hall grounds. In between the official stops are many other unofficial sales. It would be impossible to stop at every sale in one day. Along the route are a number of cultural and historical sites along with lakes, natural areas, citrus groves, and unique Florida attractions. The first stop in Frostproof was the perfect way to start the sale. I loved shopping among the historic buildings of Frostproof. I got coffee with Mr. Chris in a historic train depot and visited the friendly folks at the Chamber of Commerce. I love how this sale introduced me to the beautiful Lake Wales Ridge. There is still so much more I want to explore.

Lake Placid is known as the Caladium Capital of the World. Ninety-eight percent of the world's…read morecaladium bulbs are grown in Lake Placid. Although native to South America, caladiums are popular house plants that are easily propagated from tubers, or bulbs. Ninety-eight percent of the world's tubers are grown in Lake Placid on fourteen caladium farms. To celebrate the importance of caladiums to the Lake Placid economy, an annual festival is held late July. This year was the 34th annual Caladium Festival. I always wanted to attend so I am happy I made it happen this year. It was worth the drive to take part in this charming celebration. The festival is held over three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A car show is held in nearby Devane Park on Saturday. The main events of the Caladium Festival take place in Stuart Park. There is plenty of free parking in a field next to the park. In Stuart Park you will find artisan tents, food, live entertainment, and of course caladiums for sale along with other kinds of plants. Do not miss the Elk tent for their popular strawberry shortcake ice cream dessert. For only $6 it benefits their children's charity. The Masonic Lodge sells fried catfish and the Knights of Columbus make pulled pork. There are other tents and trucks selling every kind of food you can imagine not to mention all of the nearby cafe's, restaurants, and coffee and ice cream shops which will also have food and drinks for sale. A highlight of the festival is shopping for caladiums at the numerous tents in Stuart Park. Before this festival I really never gave much thought to caladiums but I was impressed with how pretty they are and how many different shades of pink and red they came in. They make attractive and hardy house plants and ground cover for the garden. Other items I saw for sale included tropical wine, local honey, clothes, accessories, jewelry, and art. Almost of all of the area businesses were also selling caladium themed merchandise. The festival also has a floral arrangement competition sponsored by The Lake Placid Garden Club, a Caladium Festival art competition, and the Tiny and Little Miss Caladium Festival Pageant. For $18 you can purchase a bus ticket from the Women's Club and take an hour long tour of the caladium farms. Throughout the festival there is live entertainment on the stage in Stuart Park. It was really hot throughout the day and Advent Health was on hand with free cold water, cooling towels and backpacks, and a cooling off misting area. Other stops I made during the festival which I really enjoyed were to the Lake Placid Historical Society and Museum where I took in a little town history and enjoyed a complimentary cold water and to the Caladium Arts and Crafts Cooperative where I shopped local artisans. Of course I couldn't help but admire all of the murals in the downtown that gave Lake Placid its other nickname, Town of Murals. If you are thinking about attending this festival, do it! The folks of Lake Placid are some of the friendliest you will meet in Florida.

Lake Placid, Florida is the caladium capital of the world, and every year they have a festival to…read morecelebrate. This year, 2021, was the festival's 30th year, and my first time attending. The festival ran from 9 am - 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday. In addition to the Arts and Crafts Show and Plant Show which ran all three days, they also had a Car & Bike show on Saturday. You were encouraged to buy bus tickets at the show to tour the nearby caladium farms, but we did not do this. Parking was easy because we arrived early. The first thing we did was go the closest tent to buy caladiums. I bought a flat of 10 different caladium plants for $24, which is dirt cheap. I was thrilled that there was also cactus vendor, and ended up buying a few succulents, also at outstanding prices. I went home with a new bromeliad too - I can't say no when it comes to cool plants. The festival was much larger than I expected it to be, with a nice assortment of craft vendors selling a variety of products. When the heat became too much, we went inside a nearby building to vote on our favorite piece of caladium art, and caladium plant display. I love that the church was handing out ice water, and there was a water truck you could refill your water bottle at. There were plenty of food vendors, and the fresh fruit mix vendor was perfect for this steamy day. Make sure you wear plenty of sunscreen if you go; while there were a few shade tents set up to eat at, and listen to the live assortment of musical acts, it was broiling outside. A great time was had by all, and we will definitely be back next year.

Cute indoor museum for small kids. Each section had a good amount of things for small kids to…read moreexplore. Not only did my 10 month old love crawling around but my 17 year old son and husband enjoyed the puzzles and building areas. I enjoyed the little mini Publix area. If in the area it's a good place to escape the heat!

Great place nice people! It's temporarily in lakeshore mall…read more My kids really enjoyed themselves!

This is hands down the best winery I've ever visited. From the moment we arrived, the owners were…read moreincredibly welcoming, accommodating, and genuinely friendly. It's truly a hidden gem my daughter discovered while browsing Google during her last visit with us before heading back to Illinois the next day. Our children were home for the holidays, so this ended up being a last-minute plan--and what a pleasant surprise it was. The atmosphere was super relaxing, the wine was excellent, and we absolutely loved the cranberry and blueberry wines. My son had the best time playing with the owners' golden retriever Charly which made the visit even more special for our family. We also loved that they offer craft classes, adding a fun and creative touch to the experience. We'll definitely be back!

This place is the real deal. From the second you step onto the property, you feel like you've found…read morea secret oasis of good vibes, great wine, and even better company. I came for the wine, stayed for the food, and ended up dancing to live music under the stars. Their charcuterie boards are divine, thoughtfully prepared and super fresh. The wine? SO good. Bold, flavorful, and clearly made with love and attention. You can tell this is a place where people genuinely care about what they're doing. What really sets this place apart, though, is the way they bring the community together. Whether it's through events, partnerships with local vendors, or just the general welcoming atmosphere, it's clear this winery is deeply rooted in local pride. I'll be back again and bringing friends.

Can't beat free and fun mural pics, and fun circus stuff inside. It's small inside with a costume…read moreshop and memorabilia, but it's nice and thoughtfully put together. I think it was most fun taking pics outside around the building. Inside it was nice and the person working was super welcoming!!!

The place is listed as one of the local attractions. The property is easy to find, just look for…read morethe bright and colorful murals outside the store. The parking is just behind the museum. This museum is free. They do take donations. The donations are used to promote the art of clowning lol. I think it's a good cause. The inside of the museum is not that big. It is divided into two rooms. The place is packaged with clown things. At the entrance, I was greeted by a friendly host. She asked me if I wanted to watch the introductory film playing. I did and so she walked me to one of the rooms. This was the museum side. The film was not long. It was interesting. It talked about some of the different things around the museum. After the film, the host gave a tour of the room and explained more things. That was a really cool room to visit. The ceiling had paintings of clowns new and old. The room had memorabilia such as clothing, shoes, pictures, and much more. I learned new things. The second room was like a store. It had wigs, little statues, funny things, and other things. It was a good place to buy souvenirs. The staff was so nice and friendly. I enjoyed my time here and learned new things.

New Review : Well…read moreSebring Location has shut down and I have since moved to avon park where the main location is. This is Still a great little video store. They also provide mins for most Prepaid phones and is the one and only local location that sells 10$ boost reup cards!! The also sell Video games and systems, and prepaid internet (for good price), and from what I can tell (havent checked it out yet) public use of gamesystems in store. The Owner and His employees are great friendly and welcoming and Maryjane is still great eyecandy and wonderfull at profiding fabulous customer service Origional review vvvvvvvvvvv NOTE I am actually reviewing the Sebring Location Located next to sweetbay. This place is small but the service is well above Par and the selection is actually top notch. They dont have it they will get it. We Love the folks that work there. Loydd (aka Cowboy) is funny and once you get to know Him is half the fun of going, and Maryjane is sweet and nice eye candy ;) We have spent many an hour in this little video store. Well worth checking out.

So sad I drove up here Sunday all the way from Ft Lauderdale to find out they were closed. All it…read moresays on the sign was we will be back no time no date I felt so sad. I used to go up there all the time when I lived in the area, very disappointed.

Super quaint and secluded winery in Lake Placid Florida. The staff was very friendly and you can do…read morefour tastings for $1. The wines are mostly sweeter but they did have one that was semi dry that was very good (footstomper). Great central Florida detour to check out.

I spent the night in the parking lot at Sugar Sand's tasting room in Sebring. It's located inside…read moreThe 301 on the Circle at Sebring. And it's probably a really good thing that I did not try and drive after tasting their rum, vodka and ending up with the highlight of the evening - the bartender mixing up a Dark and Stormy that was anything but ordinary. Stronger than expected, balanced just right, and served with a grin, it quickly became one of those drinks that I remember long after the glass was empty. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the friendly conversation. The bartender didn't just pour drinks. He poured personality, making the whole evening feel like catching up with an old friend. Between the smiles, the easy banter, and the generous pour, driving afterward would have been a very bad idea, so staying put in the lot was the perfect call. Sugar Sand's tasting room is more than just a stop for a drink. It's a place where the spirits are crafted with pride, and the hospitality makes you feel like part of the circle yourself. If you're in Sebring, it's worth carving out time to enjoy not just the hand crafted spirits, but the whole experience. [Review 1569 of 2025 - 2152 in Florida - 25119 overall]