I was thrilled when I saw WalMart sign announcing their new location in Highlands County, right on US 27 as you enter Avon Park. I was thrilled because it would save me 30 minutes in time and gas as I live in Avon Park Lakes, just 2 minutes away from the WalMart construction site.Then I heard people starting to speculate: "My home value is going to increase, double, triple etc. as soon as WalMart opens its doors." I don't believe this is very likely to happen because generally WalMart doesn't employ rocket scientists or celebrities able and willing to pay $500,000 for a $130,000 home in Avon Park. No doubt we will see an increase in home values but it's not going to happen over night. The commercial says "America runs on Dunkin", I say "America runs on WalMart". WalMart in Avon Park wil... 07/23/2007

There is, in fact, as US lawn mower racing association and yes, people tune their lawn mowers to race them.Avon Park is home to the Avon Park Mower Plex. Racing season starts at the end of the summer, a date for this year's season is still to be determined. Check out the "Mower Plex" website for updates.Having your hotdog while watching lawn mowers zoom by is quite an experience and a great way to meet with folks in your community. Avon Park Mower Plex is located on Herrick Road, off CR 64 right behind the Avon Park Airport.  07/19/2007

1       Happy 4th of July at Sun'N Lakes  Annual celebration featuring karaoke for entertainment, giant slide & bounce house, raffles, give aways, clowns, face painting, balloon animals, obstacle course, and yes, the pool is open for swimming.  Featured activities include riding the mechanical bull and climbing the rock wall.  Tickets include your choice of food from a variety of vendors, entry into event, and entry into drawing.  Firework show begins at 9pm.  Bring your chairs & blankets.  Tickets can be purchased at http://www.sunlakegolfclub.com/ the Town Hall at Sun'N Lakes, or the Club House, and are only $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 4       Avon Park 4th of July Fireworks over Lake Verona 4       Firecracker 5K Run  at Highlands Hammock State Park.  Show your patriotic... 07/08/2007