Florida is a state full of entertainment, historical value, and days in the sun. For visitors and residents Florida provides numerous activities. One city in Florida is Sebring known as the "City on the Circle''. This is in reference to Circle Drive in the historic downtown section of Sebring. The city is mostly known for the Sebring International Raceway, which was an airbase in the 1950's. It hosts the Formula One US Grand Prix. They also have the American Le Mans Series race. A nearby attraction to the raceway is Highlands Hammock State Park for outdoor recreation.
For the shopaholic, Sebring has Lakeshore Mall. This mall was developed and is run by CBL Malls and Associates. CBL launched their company in 1993 as a public corporation. They have over 150 properties, with 88 of them indoor malls. Lakeshore is an indoor mall presenting top fashions for Florida residents. About five million visitors come to the mall each year. There are five anchor stores: Bealls, Belk, JC Penny, Kmart, and Sears on the property. Total stores in the mall are 65. The mall space is over 488,000 square feet, with over 2800 parking spaces. Lakeshore is on US Highway 27 North. Mall hours are 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from 12 to 6pm.
An L-shaped shopping center with Lakeshore Cinema 8 on one end and Kmart on the other describes the mall. The department stores are towards the cinema as are the bulk of the retail shops. Besides the anchor stores are 5th Avenue Men's Wear, Alan Jay, Americom, BonWorth, Cindy's Hallmark, Claire's, Elegant Jewelers, Expert Nails, Fletcher Music Center, Foot Locker, FYE, Game Stop, and Gold n' Watches. Also at the mall are Hibbett Sports, Kay Jewelers, Nick's For Men, Payless, Rack Room, Sun N' time, Trade Secret, and Unlimited.
There are plenty of shops for all sorts of needs. The mall hosts a dental office, health services, and military recruitment centers. Lakeshore Center offers two types of restaurants. There are those with wait staff and those in the food court. Food court restaurants include A&W, China Max, Linda's Cafe, Oishii Express Japanese Grill, and Sbarro. Outside the mall and within walking distance are Chili's, Outback, Red Lobster, and the Roadhouse Grill. For specialty foods there is Barnie's Coffee and Tea, and the Pretzel Twister.
Entertainment at the shopping center is part of the draw for residents. Each year there are different events for children and adults to enjoy. Paws and Stripes dog show and walk is hosted by the Human Society of Highlands County each year. It is an event that allows owners to bring their pets as well as donate to the shelter. Mugs and Movies is a discount event for ladies every Tuesday night in which they get a drink for $1. Other special events are centered on holidays. After spending time at the Lakeshore Mall visitors to Florida or residents can drive to Orlando for outdoor fun at the amusement and water parks.
