- Small town of Sebring in Highlands County recently received upgrades thanks to HGTV's Hometown Takeover show.
- Residents like Savanna Farmer say their quiet town is now busy since its revamping project.
- HGTV crews painted, added landscaping, installed sculptures, added a gazebo, and did some facelifts on downtown storefronts.
- The upgrades were shown off at a Summer jubilee event held Friday, June 21.
- HGTV hasn't released a date for when the Sebring makeover episode will air.
“We need to listen to the voice of the people, right?”
Last summer, the Florida Department of Environment Protection considered adding amenities like golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels to state parks across the state. After public outcry, the plans were shelved, but the fight isn't over for some Florida residents.
Florida residents rally to protect state parks from development plans
