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MEET ME IN POLK: Mom Has Lots To Choose ...

MEET ME IN POLK: Mom Has Lots To Choose From This Weekend
Posted by Marialice Quinn on May 11, 2012 in Arts, Education, Entertainment, Environment, From the Publisher, Home/Garden | 0 comments
Let’s all look forward to good weather this weekend because Mom deserves to mingle with artists from around the country on Lake Morton during the 41st Annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday night you can hear some great jazz sounds at the performance of “All That Jazz.” This free Tuesday Music Club event features...
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From Coffee to Worms, Dirt Days Are Fun

From Coffee to Worms, Dirt Days Are Fun
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on May 10, 2012 in Education, Environment, Home/Garden, Organization | 0 comments
By Glenda Mink Youngsters were joined by their adult partners and other volunteers who helped weed and clean out the beds and trim back other plants as part of a spring cleaning project at Polk County’s Christina Park, site of the popular “It Matters What You Grow” Dirt Day No. 2, that was held April 28. Members of the Florida Geocaching Association (who...
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Davenport School of the Arts Receives Sa...

Davenport School of the Arts Receives Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Grant
Posted by Polk County Public Schools on May 7, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Davenport School of the Arts (DSA) is the proud recipient of a $100,000 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Grant. On April 17th through April 19th, representatives from the school descended on the nation’s capitol to officially accept the award. The group that took the trip to Washington, D.C. included Principal Brian Kier, 8th Grader Lee Miller and 7th Grader Mason Frier. DSA Technology...
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Meet Me In Polk: Robots and Public Works...

Meet Me In Polk: Robots and Public Works Highlight Weekend Activities
Posted by Marialice Quinn on May 4, 2012 in Arts, Education, Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
USF Poly’s FIRST Lego League World Invitational Open 2012 continues through Sunday at All Saints Academy, Lake Mirror Complex and LEGOLAND Florida. This “Robots In Paradise” Robotics Competition will bring in 64 teams from all around the world to compete by invitation only. Schedule of events: http://bit.ly/JjxAXX. Downtown Lakeland’s First Friday...
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Lakeland, Winter Haven To Host World’s T...

Lakeland, Winter Haven To Host World’s Top Student Robotics Teams
Posted by USF Polytechnic on May 4, 2012 in Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
Some of the world’s best young talent in robotics will gather in Polk County in May to compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League World Invitational Open Championship, hosted by the University of South Florida Lakeland and presented by All Saints’ Academy, Legoland Florida, and the technology sponsor AT&T...
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Blue Sky to present Business Communicati...

Posted by USF Polytechnic on May 4, 2012 in Business, Education | 0 comments
The University of South Florida Lakeland’s Blue Sky West business incubator invites entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a Business Communication seminar presented by Michelle Phillips of Polk Works on May 8. Registration and networking begin at 8 a.m., and the program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend.  Blue Sky West is located at 116 S. Kentucky...
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FAMU Women’s Basketball Coach LeDawn Gib...

FAMU Women’s Basketball Coach LeDawn Gibson to Receive Polk State Distinguished Alumnus Award
Posted by Polk State College on May 3, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
During its upcoming 106th commencement ceremony, Polk State College will bestow its Distinguished Alumnus award to LeDawn Gibson, women’s basketball coach at Florida A&M University. After graduating from Winter Haven High School, Gibson attended Polk State as a scholarship basketball player from 1986 to 1988. While playing for Polk, she led the team to the 1987 state playoffs...
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Bevilacqua named Outstanding Graduate at...

Bevilacqua named Outstanding Graduate at USF Lakeland
Posted by USF Polytechnic on May 2, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
The University of South Florida Lakeland will present the spring 2012 Outstanding Graduate Award to Kathryn Bevilacqua of Lakeland during its May 7 commencement at the Lakeland Center. Given by the USF Alumni Association, the award recognizes the graduating senior who embodies leadership, school spirit, community service, character and scholarship. During commencement, she will sit...
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Historical Museum Begins new Family FunD...

Historical Museum Begins new Family FunDay Program
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on May 1, 2012 in Arts, Education, Entertainment, Government | 0 comments
Bartow – The Polk County Historical Museum will begin offering a free monthly activity for families on the second Saturday of each month. A craft activity will be featured that will help educate children about an exhibit at the museum. Families can complete the craft and then explore the museum together. This craft and a specially designed word puzzle packet will be able to be...
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Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush receives Outstand...

Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush receives Outstanding Faculty Award at USF Lakeland
Posted by USF Polytechnic on May 1, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush has received the University of South Florida Lakeland’s 2012-2012 Outstanding Faculty Award. Presented by Student Government, the award is the highest campus-level honor for USF Lakeland faculty members. It recognizes exceptional accomplishments, leadership and service to USF Lakeland campus and community. Harrison-Bush is an assistant professor of psychology...
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Lakeland, Winter Haven to host world’s t...

Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 27, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Some of the world’s best young talent in robotics will gather in Polk County in May to compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League World Invitational Open Championship, hosted by the University of South Florida Lakeland and presented by All Saints’ Academy, Legoland Florida, and the technology sponsor AT&T Inc. Scheduled May 3...
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A Towering Tribute to a Great Winter Hav...

Posted by Bob Gernert on Apr 27, 2012 in Business, Education, syndicated | Comments Off
The City of Winter Haven joined with Polk State College officials to unveil a newly repainted water tower featuring the Polk State logo. The tower is located at the south entrance to the city and symbolizes the growing partnership between the college and the city.  The college, with facilities throughout the county, began with its original campus in Winter Haven. Polk State will...
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Notice to Sumerlin Institute Classmates

Notice to Sumerlin Institute Classmates
Posted by Bartow Chamber of Commerce on Apr 26, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Your Summerlin 125 Steering Committee has scheduled our next General Meeting at 5:30, on May 21, at the McLeod Presbyterian Church, located at 695 West Stuart Street, in Bartow. All who attended Summerlin Institute are invited, and encouraged to attend.   Join us, and hear the details of our upcoming fantastic “125th Anniversary, and Grand Reunion Celebration”.  “Come and...
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Is Sleeping With Your Pet Really Dangero...

Is Sleeping With Your Pet Really Dangerous Or Just Hype?
Posted by Orchid Springs Animal Hospital on Apr 24, 2012 in Education, Pets | 0 comments
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas Most pet owners don’t read or keep copies of the periodical, Emerging Infectious Diseases. But, when a newspaper cited this journal in an article describing the dangers of sleeping with pets, people took notice. When the same story was repeated hundreds of times, across all kinds of markets over 18 months, more and more individuals began to wonder of their pets...
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Amonda Rose Igoe to Speak at NAWBO Lakel...

Amonda Rose Igoe to Speak at NAWBO Lakeland Metro
Posted by NAWBO Lakeland Metro on Apr 24, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will be meeting at 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Lakeland Yacht & Country Club on Thursday, May 3.  Our special guest speaker will be Amonda Rose Igoe, who will reveal some valuable Public Speaking Secrets.  We will also have our annual awards and the installation of our new Board of Directors.  The...
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Polk Seeks Vendors for Annual Hurricane ...

Polk Seeks Vendors for Annual Hurricane Expo
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Apr 24, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
BARTOW –  Polk County Fire Rescue is seeking vendors for their annual Polk County Hurricane Expo planned for June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at Lake Eva Banquet Hall in Haines City. The expo offers Polk County residents an opportunity to educate and prepare themselves for all potential hazards. PCFR is seeking vendors to provide relevant disaster preparedness information to residents...
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Polk State Honors Student-Athletes at An...

Polk State Honors Student-Athletes at Annual Banquet
Posted by Polk State College on Apr 24, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Polk State’s Athletics Department honored its outstanding student-athletes Sunday during its annual Awards Banquet. During the ceremony at the Winter Haven Student Center, the Athletics Department presented a host of awards to its student-athletes, recognizing their academic accomplishments, athletic achievements and contributions to their team and College. Department-wide awards...
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Fulkerson presents at Florida Library As...

Fulkerson presents at Florida Library Association conference
Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 24, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Social Sciences & Education Librarian Diane Fulkerson of the University of South Florida Polytechnic presented a session at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Florida Library Association this week in Orlando. With librarians from Saint Leo University, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Florida State University, Fulkerson co-presented a session entitled “Engaging Students in...
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MEET ME IN POLK: Polk Celebrates Earth D...

MEET ME IN POLK: Polk Celebrates Earth Day and Jazz
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Apr 20, 2012 in Arts, Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
Free Green Celebration, tonight, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in honor of the 42nd Anniversary  Earth Day with a concert and showcase at the Lake Mirror Promenade. Sofa Kings provide the live entertainment and there will be a variety of exhibits promoting green living initiatives. Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the festivities. Sponsored in part by the City of Lakeland, Magnify...
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Dirt Day No. 2 Registration Deadline is ...

Dirt Day No. 2 Registration Deadline is Monday!
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Apr 20, 2012 in Blogging, Education, Environment, Government, Organization | 0 comments
Hey kids!  Monday April 23 is the deadline to pre-register for Dirt Day No. 2 at Christina Park beginning at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28.  Ask your adult partner to call Carmen Hunter at 534-4340 or e-mail Miss Glenda at glendamink@polk-county.net to reserve your seat today.  Remember, Dirt Days are totally FREE and lots of fun!   Click here for all the details:...
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