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Recently, old friends of mine came to visit and they stayed at the Lake Brentwood Motel. Lake...
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Recently, old friends of mine came to visit and they stayed at the Lake Brentwood Motel. Lake Brentwood Motel is listed in the prestigious book Hidden Florida - The Adventurers' Guide. It is only one of seven motels recommended in Central Florida's Orlando to Arcadia Loop. One of the editor's comments was that if you stay here, you would experience an immediate drop in blood pressure.
Its quaint, stone-trimmed buildings invite you to recall a time when the pace was less hectic - a time when you could stop and enjoy the glorious gifts of nature. Unwind and delight in your surroundings. Be lulled to sleep by the unobtrusive sounds of night, and in the morning, greet the sun as it peeks over the edge of the sparkling lake.
My friends had a delightful visit in Avon Park and thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the Lake Brentwood Motel.
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Ridge Florist
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Florists
420 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-3018
I have often bought flowers from Ridge; both in Avon Park and Sebring. I have always been...
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I have often bought flowers from Ridge; both in Avon Park and Sebring. I have always been pleased with my purchase. They have been there in times of sadness as well as joy. I love the personal touch they extend and care they give with the arrangements.
Sincerely in Christ,
Vila & frankie
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Postal clerks Peggy, Kim and Rick make this THE best Post Office in the world! They define the...
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Postal clerks Peggy, Kim and Rick make this THE best Post Office in the world! They define the term customer service. No other business in town can match the patience these three have. They accurately answer any question you might have and, if in doubt, they will gladly find out the answer for you. If you write a little slow (maybe due to arthritis), they will gladly fill out forms for you. Even though I have moved to Sebring and have two Post Offices closer to my new home, I still return to the Avon Park Post Office just to visit with Peggy, Rick and Kim.
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Arc-Ridge Area
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Retail Shopping
899 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-6072
I always thought ARC's prices were high but since moving into their new building, their prices...
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I always thought ARC's prices were high but since moving into their new building, their prices have gotten even higher. I'm not the only one who thinks this, either, judging from how long the same merchandise sits on the same counters week after week after month after month. You're not a retail store - price that junk a quarter and sell it!
We've also heard reliable rumors that say local antique dealers get first dibs at the best donations.
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Bargain Mart
Category:
Gift Shops
12 E Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-5000
Avon Park lost something special from its downtown area when the Broken Arrow Antique Mall left....
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Avon Park lost something special from its downtown area when the Broken Arrow Antique Mall left. And it gained nothing but negative when Bargain Mart moved into the empty space. Bargain Mart bills itself as a mini mall with items for everyone. I say that's true only if your taste is all in your mouth! They have "gifts, jewelry, Oriental items, arts and crafts, ceramics, urban Western wear, clothing and much more." They do have a lot of stuff, but...
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Serving Highlands County since 1986, Red Barn carries quite a variety of furnishings. They don't...
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Serving Highlands County since 1986, Red Barn carries quite a variety of furnishings. They don't stock a regular inventory, so it is always interesting to browse through the store. I know that some things are bought at auction and resold here. They claim to sell the largest selection of quality used furniture in the area. Red Barn sells reconditioned mattresses at a very good price. The quality is hit or miss, though, depending on what the quality of the original mattress was. Delivery is available and the store is open Monday through Saturday.
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Discount Cards
Category:
Stationery
1089 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
Originally located near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only shop these people still own. They...
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Originally located near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only shop these people 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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Freda's Fantasies intrigues me and I would love to be able to shop there, however, in the ten or...
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Freda's Fantasies intrigues me and I would love to be able to shop there, however, in the ten or so years I've known of its existence, I have never found it open. And I pass by there during daytime hours - not the middle of the night. There is a sign on the door with a phone number that says you can call for an appointment but that doesn't seem very convenient to me. From standing outside and looking in, the shop seems to be FULL of fabulous items. I just hope to be able to shop there one day.
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Whitmire Air Conditioning, Inc. is a licensed heating and air conditioning dealer and is...
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Whitmire Air Conditioning, Inc. is a licensed heating and air conditioning dealer and is recognized as a Local Rheem Team Top Contractor.
They offer dependable advice, professional proposals and simple explanations of their work and products. As a proud member of the Rheem Team, they are committed to providing the highest level of comfort for you and your family.
Their specialty is installing and servicing quality Rheem heating and air conditioning equipment for your residential or light commercial use.
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Lawler Wells has lived in Avon Park all his long life. He knows the area, he knows the soil, he...
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Lawler Wells has lived in Avon Park all his long life. He knows the area, he knows the soil, he knows the growing conditions, he knows the weather cycles. All these things help make Lawler an expert in lawn care and maintenance. Although there was an existing sprinkler system in the yard of the house we bought, it had not been kept up well. Lawler improved the system and made any repairs that were necessary. He also tore up the grass and weeds that comprised our yard and laid new sod. Since then, he has maintained our yard and sprinkler system. We have a thick, lush lawn that many people say they're envious of.
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