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EMPLOYMENT<br />

These initiatives are thanks to cooperation<br />

among the Highlands County Industrial<br />

Development Authority/Economic<br />

Development Commission, South Florida State<br />

College, Florida’s Heartland Rural Economic<br />

Development Initiative (REDI) and the<br />

Small Business Development Center of the<br />

Heartland, which was created by a partnership<br />

between Florida’s Heartland REDI, the county<br />

IDA/EDC and SFSC.<br />

The county and the <strong>Sebring</strong> Regional Airport<br />

belong to the South Central Florida Catalyst<br />

Project, a $25 million economic development<br />

initiative to bring new industries and jobs to the<br />

Highlands County area. In the last few years,<br />

the airport has seen many businesses move<br />

to its industrial park, such as CitraPac, which<br />

makes frozen fruit pearls from flash-frozen<br />

oranges and tangerines and juice concentrates<br />

to serve in school cafeterias.<br />

The <strong>Sebring</strong> airport boasts the largest local<br />

industrial park with 2,000 acres, designated<br />

as Foreign Trade Zone No. 215. Most other<br />

industrial parks are located within the county’s<br />

enterprise zone, although some commercial<br />

Located just south of I-4 and<br />

Highway 60, our hotel provides<br />

the best of modern-day comfort<br />

and small-town splendor. Our hotel<br />

is the closest off-track lodging to<br />

the <strong>Sebring</strong> International Raceway,<br />

making it a favorite among those<br />

visiting the track. Whether staying<br />

for business or pleasure, our<br />

standard amenities will make you<br />

feel right at home.<br />

Close to <strong>Sebring</strong> International Raceway, Lake Placid & Avon Park Air Force Range<br />

Pet Friendly | Complimentary Parking | Complimentary Breakfast<br />

Preferred and Group Rates Available<br />

4115 US Highway 27 South | <strong>Sebring</strong>, Florida 33870 | 863.386.1000<br />

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42 Welcome to <strong>Sebring</strong>

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