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Big Lots
Category:
Department Stores
818 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-9191
I find fabulous deals at Big Lots. I always buy my household bleach there because it is 99 cents a...
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I find fabulous deals at Big Lots. I always buy my household bleach there because it is 99 cents a gallon. Watch for the buggies up front, full of bargains. Ken, the manager, will put merchandise in there at 75% to 90% off! On top of the corporate sales (look for weekly ads), these prices are hard to beat. If you see a bargain, though, you'd better grab it because it probably won't be there next time you stop in.
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Worden Realty
Category:
Real Estate
615 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-5678
The Worden family has lived in Avon Park for several generations and have owned Worden Realty...
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The Worden family has lived in Avon Park for several generations and have owned Worden Realty since before we moved to Avon Park in 1987. I don't think anyone knows the Avon Park area any better than this hometown real estate family. Not only do they know the area, but they'll work hard to help you find the house that meets your needs. The folks who work in this office are very friendly, too.
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Reed's Motel
Category:
Hotels & Lodging
102 US Hwy 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
I was skeptical at first about such a small motel, but I'm really glad I booked my family reunion...
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I was skeptical at first about such a small motel, but I'm really glad I booked my family reunion here. Compared to the other places in the general area, their value was the best.
My large family took up most of the rooms at this motel- and all I can say is Wow!
They had free breakfast, served dinner, had bloody marys, and bent over backwards to meet every request we had- even keeping the pool open late on a warm night.
The rooms were the cleanest I've ever been in. When she serviced the room, our maid even used disinfectant on the remote control, light switches, and everything I could have imagined. She said it was something they do each time they service the room- even if the same guest is staying there.
They had high-speed internet, a fax machine available, and when we weren't eating there- they suggested great restaurants.
By the end of our week- they felt like a part of our family. My cousin has scheduled her wedding @ their banquet hall, and I'll be having an appreciation dinner for my central Florida clients.
I can't stop telling people about this place. I've traveled a lot as part of my job, and I've never been treated so well- or slept in a room that clean. The way I describe it is Mom Clean . . I could tell they really care about their business.
So, don't be put off by this little place. It's a hidden treasure, and anybody staying there once will soon find his/herself a regular. . . Not to mention- it feels good supporting a small business instead of some major hotel chain with people that don't care to remember my name.
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Laye's Tire Svc
Category:
Auto Parts
1092 Locke St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
You may find some lower prices, but you will not get the family service you get from Matt and his...
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You may find some lower prices, but you will not get the family service you get from Matt and his dad. They are so experienced it all department of there business, and I would recommend them to anyone. They will take care of you beyond your expectation. Chuck
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Until she had a heart attack, my mom went to aquabics class at the Jacaranda Hotel swimming pool...
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Until she had a heart attack, my mom went to aquabics class at the Jacaranda Hotel swimming pool three times a week. This class is part of the Community Education program at South Florida Community College.
SFCC bought the historic Jacaranda Hotel many years ago and refurbished it. In addition to the aquabics and aquacize classes held here, the college's food service classes are given here and student lodging is here. Since the college didn't have a pool at that time, the pool at the Jac was the perfect place for water fitness classes to be held.
My mom felt like she got a great workout in this class. It decreased the pain caused from her arthritis, kept her muscles stretched out so she could move around easier and kept her limber.
It was also a wonderful social gathering for my mom and the other ladies in the class. They got together once a month or so for lunch at various restaurants and Mom hosted an annual Christmas party at her house. Lasting friendships were formed and, although my mom is no longer enrolled in the class, she still attends the luncheons and gets together with several of her classmates.
I attended the aquabics class several times but the pressure of the water against my chest made it too difficult to breathe. Debbie, the fabulous instructor, was very understanding and encouraging. She allowed me to do the exercises I could participate in and let me float and kick when I couldn't do what the other ladies were.
This is a class I highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
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Publix Super Markets
Category:
Grocery Stores
1020 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-1200
We served a buffet luncheon at my reception. As part of the buffet offerings, we ordered several...
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We served a buffet luncheon at my reception. As part of the buffet offerings, we ordered several party platters from Publix. http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3 We ordered two platters with sliced meats and cheeses http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3#Publix%20Deli%20Platters:%20Meat%20&%20Cheese and one platter with nothing but meats http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3#foo10 so guests could make their own sandwiches.
These platters came from the deli and the people we dealt with were easy to work with and extremely helpful. They were patient and took time to answer all our questions. We never felt stupid or rushed. The platters were more than ample and there were still leftovers when we got back from our honemoon. In fact, they helped stretch our food dollars the first month of our marriage.
Other platters available are those with already-made sandwiches http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3#Publix%20Deli%20Custom%20Sandwiches ; fruits, vegetables and cheese http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3#Publix%20Deli%20Platters:%20Fruit,%20Vegetable%20&%20Cheese ; salads, sides and spreads http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3#Publix%20Deli%20Platters:%20Salads,%20Sides%20&%20Spreads ; or sandwiches and finger foods http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=3#Publix%20Deli%20Platters:%20Sandwiches%20&%20Finger%20Foods . I've always found that the foods from the deli at Publix are of the highest quality and think this is true of all their platters, too.
Publix's bakery makes some of the prettiest and best tasting cakes I've ever seen or eaten. Their wedding cakes are some of their finest creations. http://www.publix.com/custom/wedding/Category.do?categoryId=1 By the time you choose your colors and style of cake, the options are almost endless. They also make mini wedding cakes (which serve 4 guests) http://www.publix.com/custom/wedding/CategoryNoDetails.do?categoryId=2 , groom's cakes (chocolate is a Southern tradition) http://www.publix.com/custom/wedding/Category.do?categoryId=3 , bridal shower cakes http://www.publix.com/custom/wedding/Category.do?categoryId=4 and and anniversary cakes http://www.publix.com/custom/wedding/Category.do?categoryId=5 for the years to come. All fantabulous choices but we were on a very tight budget and felt Publix's prices were a little too high so we hired someone just starting a catering business to make our cake.
There are several platters you can order from the bakery http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=4 , produce department http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=5 or seafood counter http://www.publix.com/custom/party/PartyPlanningSelection.do?id=2 to help make your reception satisfying.
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Center Stage
Category:
Dance Companies
508 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-1556
Located on Main Street, we often see young dancers coming and going at Center Stage. Sometimes...
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Located on Main Street, we often see young dancers coming and going at Center Stage. Sometimes we'll get lucky and catch them practicing their moves out in front or in the parking lot of the studio. It always brings a smile to our faces. Although I am much too old to have taken classes at Center Stage, the dancers from this business always participate in the Christmas parade. They do an excellent job and we thoroughly enjoy watching them march, dance, prance and strut their stuff down Main Street!
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We've used Leonard's Locks Safes & Automatic Doors for various jobs throughout the last 12 to...
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We've used Leonard's Locks Safes & Automatic Doors for various jobs throughout the last 12 to 15 years. We've had keys made at their shop and have never had a problem with them working (unlike Wal-Mart's key service). We've also had door knobs and hardware installed by Leonard's and have never had a problem with any of those working, either. I would highly recommend Leonard's Locks Safes & Automatic Doors.
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Discount Cards
Category:
Gift Shops
1089 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-3311
Although this couple opened their original shop near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only store...
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Although this couple opened their original shop near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only store they still own. They were the original discount card shop in Highlands County. I have shopped their stores for almost 20 years now and I am still pleased with what I buy from them, but I don't think they have quite the variety they once did. Since I've learned the Dollar Tree sells all their cards at 2/$1, they are now my first choice when I am looking for cards but Dollar Tree's choice is very limited. Discount Cards is where I go for the cards I can't find at Dollar Tree.
Discount Cards also sells some boxed cards, calendars, gift wrapping supplies (although I think Dollar Tree has much better prices on wrapping) and a few miscellaneous gift items. They had some beautiful purses at mid-range prices the last time I was in there. Situated in the shopping center next to Bingo, Discount Cards sells bingo daubers, markers and some other bingo supplies.
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The Avon Park Library offers a free year-round film series. The films are shown every Saturday...
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The Avon Park Library offers a free year-round film series. The films are shown every Saturday (except holidays) and begin at noon. A different theme is chosen each month. A wide variety of films are shown - vintage and classic, American and foreign, some are in black and white, others are full color, a few have subtitles. Some movies are chosen because they focus on a featured director, producer or actor. If you're interested in seeing a free movie, call the library at 452-3803 for the latest information.
Although movies are shown all year as part of this program, they are very popular with the snowbirds who visit during the winter months.
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