Heart Smart in the Month of February
February has arrived and brings with it the month of heart awareness. With heart disease being the number one killer among Americans, February has appropriately been deemed National Heart Month. Polk County invites residents to two heart-awareness events this month, Winter Haven Hospital’s Heart Smart Days Festival and Lakeland Regional Medical Center’s Matters of the Heart. Kicking...Local Favorites Highlights the Stanford ...
When pulling up to East Stanford Street in Bartow’s Historic District, you will spot a quaint yellow house with blue trim and a spacious front porch at the entryway. This 1906 Victorian house that is situated on a cozy neighborhood lot has now become the picturesque setting of The Stanford Inn & Tea Room. This bed and breakfast may also be recognized as the home in the 1991 film...November/December Fishing Forecast
Winter Haven The weather may be cooling off but the bite is red hot. The water level is still a little low but better than its been in a long time. On full day shiner trips we have averaged 30-40 fish with most being around 2-3 lbs. Bigger fish up to 9 lbs are starting to show up more frequently as well. Full day artificial bait trips have been producing 15-30 fish on average....Local Favorites Highlights The Cookie Ja...
If you can dream it, they can whip it up at The Cookie Jar Bakeshop in Bartow. This is not just any custom cake and cookie bakery. Everything is made fresh and baked in-house using the owner’s very own recipes. Unlike other bakeries, The Cookie Jar is also a place where customers can dine while ordering breakfast, lunch and specialty beverages. For a casual breakfast, lunch or...Local Favorites Highlights Lang’s Taste ...
Lang’s Taste of Florida Café is probably most known for their grapefruit pies. After winning two taste competitions and being featured on the Food Network, who wouldn’t be curious to taste what all the buzz is about? The story of the Café first began with the opening of Lang Sun Country Groves in 1951, a company that has now been handed down through generations. As a result of a...Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Polk Outpos...
Pay honor to the men and women who served our country this Veteran’s Day at Polk Outpost 27, Polk County’s Visitor Information Center, in Davenport. The Veteran’s Day Celebration will take place November 9-12 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily and will be highlighted by a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The Vietnam Wall replica was created as a tribute to the men and women...Holiday Inn Express Coming to Lakeland
The new year will bring changes to Lakeland as the city will welcome a new hotel name. Beginning in January, the existing Country Inn & Suites in Lakeland will become a Holiday Inn Express. The 87-room, five-story property will welcome improvements that include a newly designed lobby, breakfast room enhancements, exterior lighting and an overall fresh new look. “We look forward...Local Favorites Highlights The Back Porc...
If a quaint, picnic-style lunch is what you’re in the mood for, then plan a visit to The Back Porch Restaurant at The Barn in Lake Alfred. The Back Porch makes a great place to hold a luncheon, celebrate a special occasion or spend a day with family and friends. When walking into the restaurant, you are greeted by friendly employees and instructed to take a paper menu with you to...Local Favorites Highlights Peebles Bar-B...
Are you craving great barbeque? Peebles Bar-B-Q has been serving up barbeque in Central Florida for over 50 years and has become something of a landmark to Polk County. It is difficult to miss Peebles’ location on Old Dixie Highway in Auburndale with the aroma of southern barbeque lingering in the air. This savory scent greets guests’ noses from the moment they enter the...October Fishing Forecast
Winter Haven Recent rains have the water level a little closer to where it needs to be on both the North and South Chains. Still down about two feet though. Most canals can be safely navigated. Only a few remain impassible Also, due to the rain and slightly cooler nights, the water temperature has fallen a few degrees which has the bass more active. Look for schooling bass to become...Bok Tower Launches 2011-2012 Season of E...
Bok Tower Gardens will launch its 2011-2012 season of events with a variety of programs offered to engage visitors of all ages and interests. The event calendar includes many new programs suggested by members and visitors. September 2011 Through 29: Fall Film Series at 10:30 a.m. Watch nature films in the Visitor Center. September 15: “Water 101; “September 22: NOVA “Volcano Above...Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Garde...
Bok Tower Gardens is going to the dogs for a good cause on Saturday, August 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the first annual Bark Tower Gardens’ Dog Day of Summer. For the first time in the 82-year history of the Gardens, leashed and friendly dogs will be invited to visit and support the Humane Society of Polk County, which will receive 50 percent of the event proceeds. Tips on health,...July/August Fishing Forecast
Kissimmee Chain Despite the relentless, stifling heat, big bass are showing up with regularity at tournament weigh-ins. Multiple five fish, 25 lb plus stringers are coming in every weekend. Exceptional results for fishing in 85 – 90 degree water. Outside grasslines continue to hold good numbers of big bass. Flip 1/2 – 3/4 oz weighted craws or creature baits along outside...
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