SEBRING AREA INFORMATION
Sebring International Raceway is the focal point of the motorsports world
every March, but outside the gates of this historic race course is a diverse,
fast-growing community that offers many pleasant surprises for visitors.
Founded by George E. Sebring of Ohio, Sebring was incorporated as a
village in 1913 and became a city in 1923. It has been the county seat since
1921.
Sebring’s central location (about 90 miles from Tampa, Orlando and West
Palm Beach) has made it a home-away-from-home for many Floridians
looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the coastline. Others have
relocated from the north to take advantage of Sebring’s great year-round
climate.
Sebring and Highlands County boast a surprising lineup of recreational
activities as well as shopping and dining. In addition, it is an important hub
of Florida’s citrus and cattle industry.
The city of Sebring has a population of about 12,000 people within its
municipal limits, with Highlands County population about 102,000.
Sebring International Raceway evolved from a World War II Army Air
Base known as Hendricks Field. Sebring’s aviation heritage continues
today as the Sebring Regional Airport.
Sebring Regional Airport and Business Park is owned and managed by
the Sebring Airport Authority. The authority has over 40 years’ of experience
in project development and property management. Every year the airport
hosts the Sports Aviation Expo. The Airside Center houses Sebring Flight
Center (the airport FBO) with a Flight Planning Room, Pilot’s Lounge and
Squadron Briefing Room with lockers and private restroom facility, including
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shower. Also in the Airport Center you will find a restaurant.
IMPORTANT SEBRING TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Sebring Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-385-8448
Highlands County Visitor & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . 800-545-6021
Highlands Regional Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-385-6101
Florida Hospital Heartland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-314-4466
Sebring Police (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-471-5108
Highlands County Sheriff's Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-402-7200
Sebring Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-655-6444