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Some Pets At High Risk for Diabetes

Some Pets At High Risk for Diabetes
Posted by Orchid Springs Animal Hospital on May 21, 2012 in Pets | 0 comments
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects more than 25.8 million people in the United States. This condition leads to heart disease, strokes and is a leading cause of death. Sadly, as our four-legged companions mirror what’s happening to us, some pets, especially our cats, are at increasingly high risk for this disease. Diabetes is a...
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Polk County Celebrates the Armed Forces

Posted by Rebecca Thompson on May 18, 2012 in Organization, syndicated | Comments Off
Polk County is celebrating Veterans and those serving our country in a big way this spring, with no shortage of events and festivities taking place throughout the county from Fantasy of Flight in Polk City to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales! National Military Appreciation Month at Fantasy of Flight May 1-31 May marks National Military Appreciation Month and Fantasy of Flight is pleased...
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Ironman Excitement for Polk County

Posted by Rebecca Thompson on May 17, 2012 in Organization, syndicated | Comments Off
The welcome of Ironman 70.3 Florida this month kicks off a thrilling new era for Polk County! Over 2,300 competitors from across the county, state, nation and even world will make their way to Haines City this weekend for the start of Ironman 70.3 Florida. Here, these triathletes will test their athletic abilities, stamina and competitive drive on the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and...
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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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Local Favorites Sips on Richard’s Fine C...

Posted by Rebecca Thompson on May 9, 2012 in Organization, syndicated | Comments Off
Unwind and relax from the bustle of everyday life while sipping on a warm cup of coffee at Richard’s Fine Coffees in Downtown Winter Haven. Located next to the Winter Haven Public Library (and now with a second location at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport), Richard’s offers guests a hometown feel in a tranquil setting. Flavorful origins and blends along with fresh scents and...
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DNA Testing For Pets

DNA Testing For Pets
Posted by Orchid Springs Animal Hospital on May 8, 2012 in Pets | 0 comments
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred a variety of domesticated animals, creating many different breeds and unique types. While these historic farmers and breeders were focused on producing the highest quality of wool from sheep or the muscular build of a Rottweiler, they were unaware of other, more destructive traits that were passed on as...
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Winter Haven Mayor Challenges Dade City ...

Winter Haven Mayor Challenges Dade City Mayor to Help Big Brothers Big Sisters
Posted by City of Winter Haven on May 7, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Government | 0 comments
WINTER HAVEN – It’s hard for our local mayors to resist a good challenge, especially when the outcome will benefit their respective cities. So when Winter Haven Mayor JP Powell challenged Dade City Mayor Scott Black to see which city can recruit the most mentors for local youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mayor Black was quick to accept. At stake is local pride –...
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Haven Offers Weekly Inner Tube Water Pol...

Haven Offers Weekly Inner Tube Water Polo
Posted by City of Winter Haven on May 7, 2012 in Government, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
The City of Winter Haven is pleased to offer Inner Tube Water Polo every Thursday, beginning May 17, at 6 p.m. at the “Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool, at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Inner tube water polo is played just like regular water polo, but instead of treading water, inner tube water polo players get the luxury of sitting in inner tubes while...
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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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Take Back Event Nets 1,300 Lbs. Of Presc...

Take Back Event Nets 1,300 Lbs. Of Prescription Drugs
Posted by InnerAct Alliance on May 3, 2012 in Health/Fitness | 0 comments
StandUP Polk, the Coalition for a Drug-Free Polk, and local law enforcement agencies were proud to participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 28, 2012, and host our community’s Purge Your Pills Rx Drop Off at 8 locations throughout Polk County for citizens to turn in unused, expired, or unwanted Human and Pet Medications for safe and...
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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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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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‘Death is a Cabernet’ at WH&...

‘Death is a Cabernet’ at WH’s Ritz
Posted by Frostproof Chamber on Apr 29, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Murder Mystery Dinner “Death is a Cabernet, Ol’ Chum” An evening of wine, cheese, dinner and mystery at Melee Vineyards in Nippy Valley Hosted by Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Avenue Winter Haven Saturday, May 19th at 7:00 pm Includes a combined cast of characters from The Ritz Theatre and the Ramon Theater as they join “Hands Across The Arts.” Tickets: $35...
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PMoA Showcases Kindergarten-2nd Grade Ar...

PMoA Showcases Kindergarten-2nd Grade Artwork
Posted by Polk Museum of Art on Apr 29, 2012 in Arts | 0 comments
LAKELAND – Polk Museum of Art will showcase the artwork of Polk County Schools’ youngest artists in its annual “Learning to Be Me” exhibition, which opens May 19. The exhibition will be on view through June 16 in the George W. Jenkins Student Gallery. The exhibition is sponsored by Publix Super Market Charities. One hundred forty-three pieces of artwork were selected for this...
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Meet Me In Polk: SkippyJon Jones WILL Ma...

Meet Me In Polk: SkippyJon Jones WILL Make You Laugh
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Apr 27, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Out of the Box, LCTheatre’s “troupe with unique abilities” brings us a special presentation of “SkippyJon Jones,” Thursday night at the Lake Mirror Theatre. This special needs theatre troupe consists of 17 members, ages 12 to 50. These unique and talented individuals share a passion for theatre, and they are having a blast getting to do what they love!...
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Tire Recycling Event in Lake Wales

Tire Recycling Event in Lake Wales
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Apr 26, 2012 in Environment | 0 comments
Lake Wales – Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. will hold a FREE Tire Recycling event  on Saturday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to noon.  This event will take place at the Eagle Ridge Mall in the east parking lot between the Movie Theater and Dillard’s. In addition to tires, residents may bring rechargeable batteries that weigh one pound or less, used ink cartridges and mobile phones to...
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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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