Sebring Village Newsletter by tharakanconsulting

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Happy November

Starting to see residents returning for the winter - welcome back.

I wanted to say thank you to all our residents that have addressed their recent lot inspection letters. Unfortunately, mold starts to form on many of the homes this time of the year, and weeds grow in abundance. If you need help with getting these or any items taken care of, then reach out to Holly in the office, and she will be able to recommend someone to you. We’re not sure why we have to send out over 1000 letters and emails reminding residents to address issues. However, we are getting very positive responses from potential buyers; they are all saying the community looks great.

Pass Through Taxes and Lot Rent Increases.

It is that time when pass-through taxes are due and, for most of the residents, the 2025/2026 rent increases. If you are set up with ACH - automatic payment, please look at your online account and make sure that the balance due is checked. This way, the outstanding balance will be paid. Holly can’t make any changes to your online account. You will need to use your login and password that you created. The website is: www.communityresport.com. If you forget your password, then there is a prompt that says, “forgot password”.

Sebring Village Management Events 2026:

January 8, 2026. Welcome Back - Dueling Pianos 5-8 p.m.

February 21, 2026. Rock & Roll Night 1-4 p.m.

March 20, 2026. Mardi Gras Time TBD.

Tickets for our first event, Dueling Pianos, will be available on December 1 from the office. There is no charge, but you must have a ticket. There is limited seating.

We will be having a competition for the best-decorated home for Christmas. The judging will be on the evening of December 22nd. We will be asking three of our local businesses to judge the winners.

First Prize $500.00

Second Price $250.00

Third Price $100.00

We will announce the winners at the Welcome Back party on January 8 in the Club House. th

Pet Policy:

Only a very few residents with pets have stopped by and given us updated pictures and copies of a current list of vaccinations for each one of their pets. Now that we have a dog park, it is important to make sure our pets are fully vaccinated. You can email the picture and information to: office@sebringvillage.com

Contractors & Handyman services here in Sebring Village.

As most of you are aware, we require all contractors working in the community to be licensed and insured. This is to protect you the resident in the event of an accident. If you are having work done, then please ask the contractor to give you a copy of their certificate of liability insurance. This must be handed to the office prior to any work starting on your home along with your completed lot improvement request.

As of December 1st, 2025, we are also requiring any resident of Sebring Village that does handyman work in the community to have liability insurance. Residents - PLEASE ask your handyman/contractor for a copy of their insurance.

Portable Generators.

Unfortunately, we had a resident's portable gas generator and tank stolen from the rear of their home. Please make sure you are keeping these expensive items locked up in your shed when not being used. If you must have them outside, then we suggest you purchase a security camera linked to your phone so you can see who is on your property in the night hours and call the sheriff's department. Please make sure everything is locked up and put out of sight.

Home Sales.

Home sales continue to be sporadic. One month up and the next month down. It’s still a buyers market. I have spoken to our competition, and everyone is experiencing the same situation. More than usual inventory and less inquiries. That being said, buyers have made offers on homes here, but some sellers are reluctant to accept and will not counter offer. Remember, we also do a background and credit check on potential buyers, and not everyone is qualifying.

November 2 2025, the clocks change. We fall back 1 hour. Don’t forget to change your clocks. Also, a great time to change batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. We get an extra hour in bed!!! Make sure to let your pets know so they also have a lie in. nd

Mark Joyce Sebring Village, General Manager

Happy Veterans Day Tuesday November 11th

Sebring Village Flag Ceremony outside the Clubhouse at 7:15 a.m. followed by Coffee and Donuts inside.

Please come support our Veterans.

From all the Sebring Village Staff: Happy Thanksgiving.

Mark J, Jan J, Holly E, Nemo C, Tyler J, Jeff B, Mildred K.

The office will be closed on November 27 for Thanksgiving Day. th

We will re-open on November 28 at 8.00 a.m. th

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November Spotlight November Spotlight

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FunFactsNovember

Try these out on your friends. - See how many they get right.

If you are born October 23rd-November 21st, you are considered what zodiac sign?

Answer: Scorpio

If you are born November 22nd-December 21st, you are considered what zodiac sign?

Answer: Sagittarius

True or False: November was originally the ninth month in the ancient Roman calendar. Answer: True

The astrological sign of Scorpio takes up the first three weeks of this month. What is the symbol associated with the Scorpio sign?

Answer: The Scorpion

True or False: People born under the sign of Scorpio are known for their passion and determination.

Answer: True

What flower is associated with the month of November?

Answer: The Chrysanthemum

True or False: The full moon in November is often called the Beaver Moon.

Answer: True

What month of the year was November on the old ten-month Roman calendar?

Answer: The 9th month

What is the name of the star that is closest to Earth and can be seen during November in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer: The Sun

Which continent starts experiencing longer daylight hours in November?

Answer: Australia

November marks the beginning of which school term in many parts of the Southern Hemisphere?

Answer: The final term

What type of weather activity is common in November in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer: Rain and wind

Average temperatures in what part of the world start to decrease significantly in November?

Answer: The Northern Hemisphere

The risk for what type of storms is still high in the Atlantic in November?

Answer: Hurricanes

November is often the start of what season for agricultural activities in the Southern Hemisphere?

Answer: Planting season

What weather phenomenon can be seen in the night sky in November, especially in rural areas?

Answer: The Leonid meteor shower

In November 1929, what significant economic event occurred?

Answer: The Great Depression

Who was the President of the United States during this event?

Answer: Herbert Hoover

True or False: In a standard year, no other month begins on the same day of the week as November.

Answer: False. March does.

What do students in the Northern Hemisphere typically call the break in November?

Answer: Thanksgiving break Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Community Upgrades

General Maintenance in the Community.

We have removed all the pool gates for a freash coat of paint.

A little touch up on the pavement.. Painting those yellow bumpers..

Painting the shuffleboard Covers. We have laid some clay sand and rock at the entrance to the dog park to help with the water build up.

We have planted some new plants at the entrance to the clubhouse to give some color.

From Jan Johnson, Sales Manager From Jan Johnson, Sales Manager

Remember,ifyoulistyourhomewithanoutsiderealtor,youare morethanlightlygoingtopaycommissiononthelistingprice andnotthesellingprice.Whatdoesthatmean?Well,ifyoulist yourhomefor$50,000butendupsellingitfor$40,000,youare stillgoingtobechargedcommissiononthe$50,000,NOTwith us.Wechargeaflat$2,500regardlessofwhatyourhomesells for,andourlistingcontractsare90days,NOT6monthslike manyothers.

1.DeepCleanEverything

Interior: Scrub floors, walls, windows, cabinets, and fixtures. Replace any stained carpet or linoleum.

Interior: Scrub floors, walls, windows, cabinets, and fixtures Replace any stained carpet or linoleum

Exterior:Powerwashthesiding,cleanwindows/screens,andcheckforanymildeworbuildup

Skirting:Makesureit’sintactandnotsagging

Exterior:Powerwashthesiding,cleanwindows/screens,andcheckforanymildeworbuildup. Skirting:Makesureit’sintactandnotsagging.

2.HandleRepairs&Upgrades

Fixanyleakyfaucets,squeakydoors,ordamagedflooring. Repairorreplacebrokenstepsorrailings. Upgradedatedhardware(handles,knobs,lightfixtures)forafreshlook. MakesureHVAC,waterheater,andappliancesareingoodworkingorder.

3.BoostCurbAppeal

Addplants,flowers,ormulcharoundtheentrance. Paintthefrontdoororshutterswithpark-approvedcolorsifthey’refaded. Clearoutanyclutterordebrisfromtheyard.

4.GatherAllthePaperwork

Title(double-checkit'sinyournameandfreeofliens)

Manualsorwarrantiesforappliancesormajorupgrades VINnumberandHUDdataplate(usuallyfoundinsideakitchencabinetorbedroomcloset)

5.StageItforSale

6.BeReadyforShowingsorMove-Out Keepittidyandavailableforshowings. Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell.

Neutraldecorandfurniturehelpbuyersimaginelivingthere Removepersonalitems(familyphotos,personaltoiletries) Makesmallspacesfeelbigger declutter,usemirrors,andsticktolightcolors

Neutraldecorandfurniturehelpbuyersimaginelivingthere. Removepersonalitems(familyphotos,personaltoiletries). Makesmallspacesfeelbigger declutter,usemirrors,andsticktolightcolors.

6.BeReadyforShowingsorMove-Out Keepittidyandavailableforshowings.

1. Sales office open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturdays by appointment.

2. Professional brochures are given to all buyers with full details of your home.

3.Iamabletoshowyourhometoday!Nowaitingforarealtor.

4. We charge a fixed commission rate of $2,500 regardless of the amount yourhomesellsfor.Whatdoesyourrealtorcharge?

5.Weadvertiseyourhomeontwelveofthemajorwebsites.

6.Wedoallthein-housetitletransferworkforyou.

7.Yougetpaidthedayyourhomesells.

8.Wedoopenhousestopromoteyourhome.

9.Wesendyouanemailwhenweshowyourhome,soyouarealwayskept informed.

10. We know the rules and regulations of the community to help your buyers.

11.WeshowhomesbyappointmentonSaturdaysandSundays.

12.Ourlistingcontractsareonly90dayslong.

Wishingyouallagreatday,andifthereisanythingIcandotolistyourhome, justgivemeacallat863-382-2175.

Planning on listing your home? We can help you sell it!

For anyone that is planning to list their home for sale, please keep in mind that we can help you!

Your home would be listed through our Mid-Florida Mobile Homes Sales LLC.

The home will be listed through multiple sites. We are independent of any other realtor.

We list both company-owned homes and re-sales. We go to trade shows around the state and advertise in different sources.

Prospective buyers come to our office first for information, and we have our listings readily available for handing out.

Contact Jan in the office at (863)382-2175. We charge a flat fee of $2,500 regardless of the selling price.

Featured Homes for November. Featured Homes for

Sebring Village Street Party

November 16, 2025

First time event so please come and support your great social committee.

A Food truck will be here to purchase your food, there will also be a 50/50 raffle. Bring a chair and your favorite beverage. Live band - these are very good.

November Dance.

California Toe Jam

November 22, 2025

7.00 - 10 p.m.

$15.00 Members - $20.00 Non-Members 50/50 Raffel BYOB and Snacks his is one of the best local bands in Highlands County. Don’t miss out on a great night of music and dance.

2026 Musical Season at Sebring Village. For Tickets, call Karen Evans 614-506-0555. Please support our musical events. Karen and her team do a fantastic job putting all this together.

January 26, 7:30 p.m.

William Cintron “Frankie Valli Tribute Artist” Members $12 Non-Member $14

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

February 16, 7:30 p.m. Past Tense

A Musical Journey Through The Ages. Members $12 Non-Member $14

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

March 23, 7.30 p.m.

Headin’ South - Great Band. Members $12 Non-Member $14

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

2 Annual Sebring Village Cookie Exchange. nd

Wednesday December 10th 11.00 a.m. at the Clubhouse.

Want an assortment of Xmas goodies for the holiday parties or just to enjoy yourself! (Remember Xmas calories don’t count !!)

Please join us and bring 4 dozen of your favorite Christmas Cookies/bars. You will leave with 3 dozen and we will donate 1 dozen to Highlands County Sheriff’s and to Highlands Fire and Rescue.

Bring your own containers and please put 1 dozen on a seperate plate. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.

Sebring Pickleball Club Tournament

November 8 Starts at 10:45 a.m. We have posted this on the notice board by the mailboxes. th

Open to all beginners, intermediates and advanced players.

Community Reminders: Community Reminders:

Trash: Please be responsible with your trash disposal! If the open-top dumpsters are full, donotputmoreinthem.Ifthecompactorisgone,donotleaveyourtrash.Instead,takeit backhomeandwaitforthecompactortoreturn Ifyouleaveyourtrashorotheritemson the ground for maintenance to dispose of, you will be fined Placing items in the bulk dumpsterwhenalreadyfullwillalsoresultinafine.Ifyouhavelargeitemsthatyouarenot able to put in the open-top yourself, contact the office, and we will try to assist you. The dumpstersareusuallyemptiedeveryWednesday.

Alsoremember:

NoElectronicsinanydumpster. Nofurnitureormattresses.

Nobatteriesorhazardouschemicals. Nodumpsterdivingisallowed.

Maintenance:Pleaserememberthattheoutsidemaintenanceofyourhomeisa365-daya-year job. Weeds are growing fast. Also, mold will start to appear on the siding of the homes.PleaseaddresstheseissuesNOW!!!!

Trashbags: Please do not put trash bags in the yard waste dumpster. Empty the bags in theyardwaste.Thelandfillwillnotacceptbags.

Paint: Paint cans are not to be placed in the dumpster area. You must dispose of them yourself.

Boxes:Pleasebreakdownyourboxesandputtheminthecompactor

Departing residents: Please let Holly know if you have changed any of your information, suchascellnumber,homeaddress,oremailaddress.

Improvements: Please remember that any changes or additions to the outside of your home must be approved through the office before starting. We now require that a lot improvement form be filled out for any improvements or changes made to the exterior of your home. If the form is not filled out, then no improvements will be approved. For example, it has been mentioned several times in the newsletter that ALL exterior painting MUST be color-approved by the office, even if it is being painted the same color If it has not been approved, then you will be required to repaint with an approved color. There will benoexceptionstothisruleviolation.

Sales: All prospective buyers and renters need to complete the background application beforeanyfinalsaleorrental.Theofficemustbenotifiedofanysaleorrentalbeforethey arefinal,regardlessofwhethertheyareapastorcurrentresidentsorrenters.

Guests:ALLovernightguestsmustberegisteredattheoffice

Wehavenoticedthatsomeofourresidentshavechanged eithertheiremailaddressorcellphonenumber.Pleaseletthe officeknow.ThisisveryimportantasCommunityinformation issenttothelastknowaddresswehaveinourcomputer system.

Remember,weofferanACHpaymentofyourlotrent.Youcansetupanelectronic paymentintoourbankingsystem.Thisway,youwillnothavetodealwithanylate paymentsifyouforgettocometotheofficeormailinyourcheck.Icanhelpyouif needed,justgivemeacallat863-382-2175.

Wearenoworganizingthemonthlycalendar.Ifyouhaveaneventinoraroundthe clubhouse,pleasemakesureyouletmeknowsoitcanbeaddedtoourmastersheet. Allinformationforthecomingmonthmustbeintheofficebythe15thofthemonthto beincludedinthenextmonth'snewsletter.

Wehavebeensendingoutlotinspectionletterstosomeofourresidents Ifyouhave receivedaletter,itisimportanttoletmeknowwhatyouaredoingtoresolvethese issuessoIcanaddthatinformationtoyourfile.Ifwedonothearfromyou,weassume nothinghasbeendone.Thesenoticesaresenttoyouremailaddresswehaveonfile. Checkyou“JunkMail”

Thelotincreaselettersweremailedouttoeveryresident.Theyweresenttothelast knownaddresswehaveonrecord.IfyouhaveNOTreceivedacopy,thenpleaseletme know.

Justareminder,forthoseofourresidentsusingtheACHpayment,onNovember1 thepass-throughtaxeswillbeduealongwithyourlotrent.Youwillseeeverythingon youraccountwhenyoulogin.RemembertologinbeforeNovember1 tomakesure youarepayingthe“Balancedue”.

Ifyouhavequestions,thenpleasegivemeacall.863-382-2175.

Event Schedule Event Schedule

HerearetheCommunityEventsfor NovemberalongwiththeActivities Calendar.

PleaseNote:TheclubhouseisclosedeveryMonday from10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.forcleaning.

Activities

November

Haunted Maze at the Historic Circle Theatre

Multi-date Event:

Oct 31, 2025, Nov 1, 2025

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Circle Theatre

202 Circle Park Dr. Sebring, FL 33870

58th Annual Sebring Arts & Crafts Festival

November 1, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Historic Downtown Circle

100 Circle Park Drive

Sebring, FL 33870

Avon Park Farmer’s Market

Multi-date Event:

Nov 1, 2025 and 8 more 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

19 E Main St

Avon Park, FL 33825

World Racing League Eastern Championship Multi-date Event: Nov 7, 2025, Nov 8, 2025, Nov 9, 2025

Sebring International Raceway 113 Midway Dr Sebring, FL 33870

U.S. Army Feild Band and Soldier’s Chorus

November 9, 2025

Starts at 3:00 p.m.

600 W College Dr Avon Park, FL 33825

Free Entry

Carousel of Lights

Multi-date Event:

Nov 29, 2025, Nov 30, 2025, Dec 1, 2025, Dec 2, 2025, Dec 3, 2025, Dec 4, 2025, Dec 5, 2025, Dec 6, 2025 and 18 more

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Circle Park in Historic Downtown Sebring.

33rd Annual Turkey Trot

November 27, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 5931 Hammock Rd

Sebring, FL 33872

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Angel, our pet of the month for November. Angel belongs to Sally & William J. She loves her golf cart rides, meeting new people, ear rubs, and cuddles. Our home of the month for October is 600 Coby. Congratulations to Mike and Vickie D. You will be receiving a $50 gift certificate from Cody’s Restaurant.

Home of the Month Home of the Month

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday

We personally want to wish a very warm Happy Birthday to the following residents with November Birthdays.

1st

John R

3rd

John S

4th

Kristen M

Candy C

5th

Linda B

Lisa D

6th

Jean K

7th

Harold L

8th

Barbs W

Nancy F

9th

Donald T

Jonna K

Phyliss H

Randy B

Robert C

10th

Kay Z

Marcie C

11th

Rita S

Vivian N

Jon S

Bruce H

12th

Patrick N

13th

John H

Glenn B

Pam C

Carol D

14th

David S

Mary Beth J

15th

Joy S

Tammy M

Thomas V

16th

Caron S

17th

Karen E

18th

Thomas S

Jenne K

19th

Roger H Rick C

Frank G

Charles C

20th

Thomas E

22nd

Deborah D

Naomi J

Gale E

23rd

Mark R

Melody D

24th

Clint J

Linda T

Cindy S

Ernie T

25th

Virgina Y

Ed F

Neal B

26th

Roger W

Donna N

Peggy Sue M

27th

Holmes M

28th

Angie S

Tami A

Peggy D

Randy T

29th

Trudy H

30th

Riley F

Michael J

Mary Z

If you do not see your name(s) listed, please email office@sebringvillage.com by the 15th.

Anniversaries Anniversaries

1st

Lorne & Linda D

2nd

Michael & Jacqueline K

16th

Bob & Penny J

17th

Mike & Sandy B

20th

Dan & Jeannette S

23rd

John & Joyce P

Ron & Sharon S

28th

Denny & Sharron B

Curt & Pamela S

30th

Jay & Simone S

If you do not see your name(s) listed, please email office@sebringvillage.com by the 15th.

2025istheyeartobecomeapartoftheRickertPropertiesFamily.

OurFloridacommunitiesoffer55+livingatitsbestwithadiverseselectionofmodels,custombuilthomesites,pre-lovedresales,andremodeledhomes.Community-ownedhomesare available Youcan’tgowrongpurchasingyourNEWFloridaretirementdreamhomehere!

Pleasefeelfreetoemailanyquestions,suggestions,orinspiringideastohelppromoteour community.

VinylSidingProgram

Ourvinylsidingprogramisavailableagaintothenext10residents.SebringVillagewillpayup to50%ofupto$2,500towardthepurchasepricetoinsulate,vinylside,andpaintthetrimon yourhome!Theonlycatchisthatyoumustbeoneofthefirst10residentstosignupforthis program Therearemanybenefitstovinylsiding Ifyouwouldliketoknowmorepleasecallthe officeat863-382-2175. Pleasecontacttheofficeforinformationonthegreatopportunatly.

Benefits:

Increasethedesirabilityandvalueofyourhome

Loweryourelectricbills

Lowertheoutsidenoise

Dramaticallyimprovetheappearanceofyourhome

Decreasemaintenancecost

Withourfinancialparticipationyouaresuretorecapturetheinvestmentyouhaveintothe project.