I’m excited to introduce myself as your new Community Manager. While the recent change in management may have felt sudden, I want to personally assure you that I am here to provide steady leadership and continued support for our community. I’ve been part of the Rickert team for several years and my priority is simple: to ensure our community remains a place you’re proud to call home. I believe in open communication, responsiveness, and building positive relationships with residents.
As we head into the summer season, if you’re planning to be away from your home for an extended period, please stop by the office to pick up a Summer Absence Form. This form lets us know when you anticipate leaving and your approximate return date. We also ask that you let us know who will be maintaining your home and yard while you are away. Keeping lawns maintained and homes cared for helps preserve the appearance and safety of our entire community.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and for being valued members of our community. I’m truly looking forward to working with you.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE RICKERT SPONSORED MARDI GRAS EVENT ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH, FROM 5 – 8 PM.
I HAVE THE SIGN-UP SHEET. PLEASE STOP IN THE OFFICE!
SINCERE REGARDS, MISSY
March2026
Holidays & Awareness’s
March
American Red Cross Month Endometriosis Awareness Month Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
3|1 - Share a Smile Day
3|8 - Daylight Saving Time
3|8 - International Women’s Day
3|14 - National Pi Day
3|17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3|17 - National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
3|20 - March (Spring) equinox
3|21 - World Down Syndrome Day
3|24 - Palm Sunday
3|27 - World Theatre Day
3|30 - World Bipolar Day
Fun Facts for March
Women's History Month
March symbolizes transformation and new growth, marking the transition from winter to spring.
MARCH BIRTH MONTH
• Birthstone is the aquamarine
• Flower is the daffodil
• Zodiac signs are Pisces and Aries
THE MONTH OF MARCH IN HISTORY
• March 1, 1961: President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps. • March 3, 1931: The Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem, signed into law by President Hoover. • March 6, 1950: Silly Putty is invented. • March 10, 1862: The first issue of U.S. government paper money took place with $5, $10, and $20 bills in circulation. • March 22, 1972: The Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states for ratification
THE FULL WORM MOON
March’s full Moon, the Worm Moon, reaches peak illumination on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. There is going to be a Full Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon.
WHAT’S IN SEASON?
Artichokes, Bok Choy, Cara Cara, Kumquat, Asparagus, Bose & Anjou Pears, Grapefruit, Oranges, Persimmon, Radishes, Scallions, and Spinach
8th -
Neal & Cathi Betts
Gale Erskine & Pat Powell
9th
Joseph & Pamela Thompson
15th
Ken & Paula Musgrove
17th
George & Bonnie Mathis
24th
Harold & Virginia Defrieze
30th
John & Dawn Boersma -
HOME OF THE MONTH
Enjoy a $50.00 gift card to The Grill ! Congratulations! Congratulations!
William & Kay Z.
on their beautiful home!
Lot #1138C
1138 Caine St
PETOFTHEMONTH Proudlyownedby...
Water Restrictions for Highlands County
Days: Watering is limited to two days per week, for our area. Watering on Wednesdays and Saturdays for oddnumbered addresses and Thursdays and Sundays for even-numbered addresses. No watering of established lawns should be done on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays. Unless you were asked to water on a different day due to lawn maintenance.
Time: Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM
Also, there is no need to run your irrigation system when we are receiving heavy rains daily. Fines may be issued for residents watering out of compliance.
Water Conservation Tips
Southwest Florida Water Management District provides many educational videos, brochures, and articles on water conservation in Florida. We will feature some of these items in the newsletter. Check out the information/links below.
Fix It For Less A drippy faucet
Video Link
COMMUNITY REMINDERS COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Weeding: Residents are responsible for keeping their flowerbeds, bushes, etc. weeded all year long. Make sure that the landscaping in your lot is manageable for you.
Speed limit: The speed limit in the park is 15 miles per hour! We have many walkers, dog walkers, and bicyclists in the park, so please slow down and help everyone stay safe! If you are walking during dark hours, please wear light-colored, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.
Parking: There’s no street parking in Sebring Village unless such parking is for shortterm purposes of one (1) hour or less. We must keep our streets open for our homeowners to get assistance from emergency vehicles at all times. Please ensure that contractors working at your home leave room for vehicles to pass. Clubhouse parking areas are for residents using those facilities, not for overflow guest parking. Others are subject to being towed unless a parking pass has been obtained from the manager. There is no parking in the white striped areas at the clubhouse, and do not block resident driveways.
Guests: Guests must be registered in the office.
Sales: All prospective buyers and renters need to complete the background application before any final sale or rental and receive approval from our Corporate Office. The office must be notified of any sale or rental before they are final, regardless of whether they are past or current residents or renters. Community paperwork must be completed. All sales will have a 4-sided inspection completed through our Corporate Office to ensure buyers agree to any rule compliance issues.
Pet owners: Please bring in your pet’s current shot records, as we are updating this information. Pets need to be leashed, attended to, and cleaned up after. If you would like your pet featured in the newsletter as Pet of the Month, please send a current photo to the office with a bit of info about your pet. We are receiving complaints about pet owners not following Highlands County laws and community rules. Click here for more information.
Pool: The pool is for the private use of residents and registered guests only. Open from dawn to dusk.
Community Upkeep & upgrades at
Painting the Guard house
Trimming the hedges at the Clubhouse
Painting the entry wall
Setting up for the Food truck!
Spraying for weeds at the maintenance compound
Sebring Village is a part of the Rickert Properties family. Our Florida communities offer a diverse selection of new models and pre-loved resales.
You can’t go wrong purchasing a Florida dream home here!
Planning on listing your home?
We can help you sell it! Your home would be listed through our dealership, Mid-Florida Mobile Homes Sales LLC.
We list new homes and pre-loved ones. We list on multiple websites including SebringVillage.com, MyStateMLS, and MHVillage.
We are open 5 days a week to show homes. Prospective buyers come to our office first for information. Contact the office!
Poppy Seed
Chicken Pasta Salad
2 cups fusilli (spiral) pasta
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
6 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup slivered almonds
½ cup poppy seed salad dressing
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
Toss pasta, chicken, onion, cranberries, celery, and almonds together in a salad bowl. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing and stir to coat.
