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Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!

Name: Timber Gender: Female Age: 9 years Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair/grey tabby Orphaned Since: March 9, 2012 Timber is ready for her new adventure, she has been spayed, had her shots and now all she needs is you!  Visit us at the SPCA 5850 Brannen Rd S LakelandCall 863/646-7722 www.spcaflorida.org blog.spcaflorida.org   Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m....

Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!

THELMA Female 10 years, 9.9 pounds Chihuahua Orphaned Since: March 23, 2012 Most people want to adopt puppies so they can train them as they wish, they have the perceived notion thinking they know what they are getting if they choose a puppy and raise them their way.  But if you adopt an older dog there is no teething on the corners of the dresser, minimal if any mistakes left for you...

Soaking Up the Local Culture

This Week: April 2-8 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Date: April 2 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland -The Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. in their last home game of 2012 Spring Training. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific Date: Monday, April 2 Venue: The Lakeland Center -A musical based on the 2008 Tony Award winning Lincoln Center Theater production,...

Register Now For Summerlin 125th Grand R...

Register Now For Summerlin 125th Grand Reunion
Bartow High School has been around for a long time, but in the beginning, it was known as Summerlin Institute. A cattle baron, Jacob Summerlin endowed the local citizens of Fort Blount with a 120-acre land grant and personally donated $1,100 dollars for the construction of a school and Masonic Lodge. The land grant also provided for the establishment of the county-seat, and two...

Experience “Art in a Whole New Light” at...

Don’t be surprised when the world goes dark(er) for an hour Saturday night from 8:30-9:30 p.m. In an effort to raise awareness and better the planet, many businesses across the globe are reducing their lights to participate in Earth Hour. Two of which, are local. PicassoZ Art Café and sister company, Tea Largo, are proud to participate in the Earth Hour 2012 movement. So much so, in...

Soaking up the local culture

This Week: March 26-April 1 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Dates: Now – April 3 Games start at 1:05 p.m. Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium- Lakeland -Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers has begun!  Check the schedule for daily home games. This week’s home games: Monday, March 26- Miami Marlins Thursday, March 29- Washington Nationals at 6:05 p.m.  Sunday, April 1- Houston...

Soar into spring, aviation style, at Sun...

What would spring be without the 38th annual SUN ‘n FUN aviation extravaganza? Starting March 27 and lasting through April 1, the ultimate airshow exhibit will take place at the Florida Air Museum, here, in Lakeland, Florida. This exhibit will be nothing short of exciting and event-filled, featuring over 250 open forums, hands-on workshops, seminars, industry dinners and so much more!...

7th Annual Women of Distinction Awards

7th Annual Women of Distinction Awards
The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is pleased to present the 7th Annual Women of Distinction Awards.  This event recognizes women in Polk County who exemplify the values of achievement, integrity, professionalism, community service and personal growth.  We are proud to be able to recognize their efforts and accomplishments. The...

Soaking up the Local Culture

This week: March 19-25 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Dates: Now-April 3 Games start at 1:05 p.m. Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium- Lakeland -Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers has begun!  Check the schedule for daily home games at Joker Marchant Stadium. This week’s home games: Tuesday, March 20- Atlanta Braves Wednesday, March 21- Minnesota Twins  Saturday, March 24- New York...

Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!

Name: Teddy Gender: Male Age: 3 years Species: Dog Breed: Boxer/Retriever,Labrador mix Orphaned Since: February 8, 2012 Teddy has a cropped tail and his coat is red/brown not much more can identify him as a boxer except his exceptional temperament, he is a winner.   Visit us at the SPCA 5850 Brannen Rd S LakelandCall...

Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!

Name: Helga Gender: Female Age: 3 years Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair /black & white Orphaned Since: February 17, 2012 Helga has been with us for 32 days, she is a small cat who weights just 7 pounds. Here she sits patiently waiting for her forever someone! ...

Meet Me In Polk: Lake Morton Residents I...

Meet Me In Polk: Lake Morton Residents Invite You To Take A Peek
Take a peek Saturday at 10 different homes and gardens at the Lake Morton Historic Home and Garden Tour, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a self-guided walking or trolley tour and includes examples of several different architectural styles such as Federal Colonial Revival, English Arts and Crafts Tudor, Mediterranean Revival Style, and several Craftsman bungalows. Grab the kids for the...

‘Clean It Up to Green It Up’...

‘Clean It Up to Green It Up’ Pilot Program heads to Florence Villa
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Waste Resource Management (Board of County Commissioners) is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Pilot Program to Unincorporated Florence Villa Community  on Saturday, March 24. Residents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this pilot program that will consist of a large-scale trash pickup...

Geanangel Receives 2012 Blazing Star Awa...

Geanangel Receives 2012 Blazing Star Award
The Green Horizon Land Trust Blazing Star Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the preservation of environmentally-sensitive lands or to environmental education in the state of Florida and particularly Central Florida.  Charles “Chuck” Geanangel joined the ranks of honorees before him, all recognized for conservation achievements...

Kindness and Care Rehabilitate Abused Ca...

Puss-N-Boots arrived with chronic tail strangulation. The victim of a malicious act, Puss-N-Boots was left to suffer alone on the streets until a compassionate stranger brought the stray to the SPCA. Using some object like wire or fishing line someone strangled the tail of the one-year old orange and white Tabby to the point it actually lost circulation and deteriorated. Puss-N-Boots...

Critter Camp 2012 Registration Now Open

With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about vacation spots and summer camps. The SPCA’s Critter Camp offers youth in third through eighth grade a unique opportunity at a fun-filled week of behind the scenes experiences, hands-on interaction with our homeless pets, engaging activities and humane education lessons. If your child loves animals or wants...

Pet-Proof Your House during Poison Preve...

From licking up antifreeze in the garage to nibbling on the azaleas blooming in your spring flowerbed, many common items are tempting but toxic for pets. Each month the SPCA McClurg Animal Medical Center treats pets for poison; most cases involve antifreeze and rat and roach poison ingestion. Since March is Poison Prevention month, the SPCA has some easy ways to avoid the stress of a...

Unusual Surgeries at McClurg Animal Medi...

While “my dog ate my homework” is a trite excuse, it’s not too far-fetched given some recent cases at our SPCA McClurg Animal Medical Center. Exploratory surgery to remove foreign objects was a popular treatment at the end of 2011. Our skilled veterinarians extracted a baby’s pacifier from a black and white Lab mix, a hair tie from a 15-month old Siamese cat and a popcorn...

Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!

Sweet and Innocent Are the Young! 3/5/12 Name: Cole Gender: Male Age: 2 months Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair /brown tabby Orphaned Since: January 10, 2012 He was raised in a foster home, his manners are intact, and he is litter trained. Cole is the last of his litter and the smallest too!  There is something soothing about holding a kitten close to you, so precious and soft...

Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!

Name: Gladys Gender: Female Age: 1year Species: Dog Breed: Chihuahua/tan & white/ 12 pounds Orphaned Since: February 22, 2012 She resembles a young fawn, sweet, quiet and she loves you to hold her close. Definitely a lap dog!  Reach in and pet her, she will roll over on her back and enjoy the moment.  Her name should have been Fawn because she is beautiful, tan and white, quiet...

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