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Circle K Stores
Category:
Convenience Stores
209 US Highway 27 N
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-7853
The only reason I stop at Circle K is to get gas. I believe I bought a Slurpee once but I rarely...
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The only reason I stop at Circle K is to get gas. I believe I bought a Slurpee once but I rarely even go into the store since they have fully automated pumps where I can gas and go. They have four lanes with eight pumps, which seems to be plenty even at this busy intersection. I rarely have to wait. It's also one of the most convenient stations to where I live, in the south end of town. I was there recently and, for the first time ever, was not able to get a receipt from the pump. This is a common practice at our local Shell and Texaco stations but is quite unusual at this Circle K.
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SunTrust Bank
Category:
Legal & Financial
601 U.S. 27 South
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-1227
When I first opened an account with SunTrust, it was long before they were called SunTrust. What...
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When I first opened an account with SunTrust, it was long before they were called SunTrust. What was once an excellent service-oriented bank has become less and less so with each merger and/or name change. The services they once offered have decreased until I felt it was no longer worth having an account with SunTrust so I moved to Bank of America, which is just a few blocks south of SunTrust.
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Wild Turkey Tavern
Category:
Food & Dining
2751 U.S. 27 South
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-5284
If you're looking for a unique place with lots of personality to watch the game, try the Wild...
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If you're looking for a unique place with lots of personality to watch the game, try the Wild Turkey. If you've never been there before, you'll know you are in the right place as soon as you see the building. It's the one painted in camouflage (beneath the huge Barnhill's Buffet billboard). If you miss that, look for the huge, maybe 8' tall dinosaur beside the Wild Turkey Tavern sign. More often than not, the Wild Turkey will have a controversial quip on that sign.
The Wild Turkey has three TV sets for football watching, and they will be getting a fourth soon. Mike will sometimes have specials running during the games, so watch for announcements of those. The have a pretty extensive food and drink menu, including sandwiches, burgers, brats and gator tail. When the game is over or if you get tired of watching, you can play darts or pool at the Wild Turkey, too.
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Dollar General Store
Category:
Department Stores
906 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-5270
I'd been to Family Dollar stores in the past and didn't like them. I'd never visited a Dollar...
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I'd been to Family Dollar stores in the past and didn't like them. I'd never visited a Dollar General Store until this past Christmas because I thought they were just like Family Dollar. I got a flier for Dollar General in the mail and thought some of the prices were very good so I went to look around. I ended up almost filling my cart - lol! I bought some name brand toys at very good prices and lots and lots of stocking stuffers for family and friends.
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Holiday Ranch Rv Park
Category:
Campgrounds
1995 W County Line Rd
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-4468
Holiday Ranch RV Park is a good campground. Holiday Ranch sits on the shore of Lake Adelaide, so...
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Holiday Ranch RV Park is a good campground. Holiday Ranch sits on the shore of Lake Adelaide, so you can fish and boat if you have your own equipment. Although Holiday Ranch doesn't offer many activities, outdoors activities are abundant around Florida. Many people like this campground. It is popular with the locals as well as with visitors from far away.
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Save A Lot is a no-frills grocery store. They don't have name brands. They don't have paper or...
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Save A Lot is a no-frills grocery store. They don't have name brands. They don't have paper or plastic bags. However, they DO have very low prices. I've bought fresh fruit, breads, frozen foods and ground turkey from Save A Lot and have always been satisfied with the quality.
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Since The Service Center closed, Sterling's Lawn & Garden is one of the few independently...
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Since The Service Center closed, Sterling's Lawn & Garden is one of the few independently owned, legitimate lawnmower companies in town. There are several individuals working out of their homes who say they'll repair your lawnmower and my husband has tried working with a couple of them but has never received anything but problems in return. One gentleman left our disassembled lawnmower sitting outside unprotected for four months (during three hurricanes) until it rusted so badly we had to buy another lawnmower. Sterling's sells mowers as well as parts and supplies for lawn mowers. They also sell and service Husqvarna products.
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Anaya's Produce Market
Category:
Fruit & Vegetables
500 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-5208
Although I have a heck of a time communicating with the people who work here, I do like their...
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Although I have a heck of a time communicating with the people who work here, I do like their fruits and veggies. I've been buying from them for years and years. They used to be one of the produce stands out in front of what was Wal-Mart then Tractor Supply and most recently the temporary Post Office. They've been at their present location, beside Burger King, for several years now. While I think their prices are a bit high, I can sometimes find good deals on damaged or stuff that's beginning to get too ripe.
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Curves
Category:
Fitness
1019 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-9963
Curves for Women is the largest chain of franchised fitness centers in the world with over 8000...
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Curves for Women is the largest chain of franchised fitness centers in the world with over 8000 locations. They are small facilities with hydraulic resistance machines that are arranged so that you move from machine to machine on a timed interval. There are 8-12 pieces of equipment in the circuit that target specific body parts. The circuit moves you from station to station and is directed by music and taped instruction. You are meant to go at a quick pace to keep your heart rate up. Curves has helped me tighten up my flab, but it does get boring doing the same routine each time I go in.
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The Broken Spoke Flea Market used to be part of Broken Spoke Antiques Mall but it's now an indoor...
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The Broken Spoke Flea Market used to be part of Broken Spoke Antiques Mall but it's now an indoor flea market. Since then, the antiques mall was sold and has now relocated to Lake Wales so Broken Spoke Flea Market is now the only antiques shop/flea market in town. Perhaps 15 to 20 people rent booth space and set up their individual wares. There is no telling what you'll find when you shop here - from antiques to collectibles to downright junk! And you can browse it all in climate controlled comfort.
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