"We are extremely excited about establishing a permanent location," said APF Chairman Tom Macklin. "To be in downtown Sebring puts us almost squarely in the population center of the state and sends a clear message that we are here to stay."

   While the building has been part of the Sebring landscape since the 1920s, it has all the modern amenities including DSL computer service and other office functions.

   "We also have access to the George Sebring Conference Room for our executive committee meetings -- which is very nice," Macklin added.

   The office itself sits on the north end of the building, just over top of Dee's Restaurant on the ground floor, which makes for handy luncheon gatherings.. The Hainz Building also is just a half block from the historic Sebring Circle, where the party already has staged many events.

   "Our next goal is to use this state-of-the-art location to embark on a fundraising and membership drive," Macklin said. "It is a logical next step for the party."

   In addition to their email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . those wanting to contact the American Party of Florida can address their correspondence to;

     164 North Ridgewood Drive

      Suite 16

      Sebring, Florida 33870

   American Party Chairman Arly Pederson was delighted with the news.

   "Our Florida friends are the gold standard and something the rest of our chapters should be striving for," he said. "We can see that the party is on the move.