The 2012 Polk County All-Star Academic T...
The 2012 Polk County All-Star academic team placed 3rd in the Division I state championship at the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge held in April at Walt Disney World. The Commissioner’s Academic Challenge is a highly academic statewide high school tournament in which districts compete for the title. The districts are placed in three divisions. Each team consists of six members...Temperatures May Be On the Rise, But Ene...
The friendly high school rivalry between George Jenkins High School (GJHS) and Lakeland High School (LHS) sparked an effort to reduce monthly energy consumption. LHS challenged GJHS to an “ecological wrestling match” asking students to see which school could reduce energy usage the most throughout April. The WWE Conservation Smackdown or the Waste Weary Energy Conservation...Polk County School Board Employee Health...
The Polk County School Board will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its first Employee Health Clinic. The clinic will be open to Polk County School Board active and retiree health plan members, including covered spouses and children. The Polk County Public Schools District is the largest employer in Polk County. Date: Friday, June 1, 2012 Location: 631B US HWY 17/92Haines City,...A Quick Guide to Buying a House for the ...
A Quick Guide to Buying a House for the First Time in Lakeland Florida A house in Lakeland Florida isn’t for everybody. If you are thinking of doing so just because all the people you know already have their own homes, then that could very well be your greatest mistake. A home is like your soul mate – something that’s incredibly special and not to be rushed. Are you ready to...New Issue of Harbor Happenings Now Avail...
The new issue of Harbor Happenings, the newsletter of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP), is now available at the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service. To learn more about the CHNEP or to subscribe to the newsletter go...Florida-Friendly Garden in Lake Alfred
Volunteers Build Eunice Moore Memorial Garden Behind Lake Alfred LibraryLakeland Police Daily Significant Calls ...
Daily Significant Calls for Service for 5/18/12 to 5/20/12 Download Daily Significant CFS 05 18 2012 to 05 20 2012 -posted by Ann Dinges, PIOAll aboard the Orlampa Express! Orange g...
We may have to wait until next year to enjoy the fragrant orange blossoms, but you can still get out and enjoy the groves. Fantasy of Flight is now offering orange grove/nature tours on a charming, open-air trolley: the Orlampa Express. I climbed aboard earlier this week and had a great time! Since I arrived a little early, I decided to grab lunch at Fantasy of Flight’s restaurant,...Summer Film Series: Reptiles – Turtles &...
Join us for a special presentation of these educational documentaries by PBS in the Visitor Center Theater. Most films have a 60-minute runtime.Walt Disney World Resort Awards Explorat...
Explorations V Children’s Museum has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from Walt Disney World Resort as part of this year’s Disney Helping Kids Shine initiative. Georgann Carlton,... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...Lakeland Police Make Arrest in Theft of ...
Lakeland Police arrest Marcellino Rodriguez, 60 (B/M, DOB 4/6/52), of Lakeland and charge him with the theft of two swan eggs from a swan nest on the north side of Lake Wire. According to witnesses, Rodriguez was in possession of two swan eggs approximately 1 week ago. When questioned by detectives, Rodriguez admitted that he took the swan eggs from the nest on the north side of...Lakeland Police K-9 Unit and USPCA Host ...
The Lakeland Police K-9 Unit and the United States Police Canine Association will host the National Detector Dog Field Trials in Lakeland on May 20 - 23, 2012. Eighty teams from across the United States are expected to compete during this week. The United States Police Canine Association National Detector Dog Trials is a certification event that tests the proficiency of K-9 dogs...Budget-Friendly Tips for Improving Your ...
Budget-Friendly Tips for Improving Your Home for Sale in Lakeland Florida First impressions last, and you will find it easier to sell your home in Lakeland Florida if you have done your best to improve its looks. Focus on making it beautiful and welcoming at first glance. And don’t worry – you won’t have to spend too much money to give your house for sale a fresh new...Polk County Celebrates the Armed Forces
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...Daily Significant Calls for Service
Daily Significant Calls for Service for 5/17/12. Download Daily Significant CFS 05 17 2012 -posted by Ann Dinges, PIOPowerhouse Mets Travel to Lakeland for S...
Powerhouse Mets Travel to Lakeland for Series Powerhouse Mets Travel to Lakeland for Series Get more Lakeland news and information at LakelandLocal.comLakeland FL Sandpiper Golf & Country...
Lakeland FL Sandpiper Homes – April 2012 Real Estate Market Update Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, an active 55+ community, is located in North Lakeland with easy access to I-4, top medical facilities, shopping a dining. The homes were built in the late 80’s through the late 90’s and contain approximately 1200 single homes and villas from over 900 – 2,000 square feet....Beautiful Mute Swan Nesting In Lakeland ...
Beautiful Mute Swan Nesting In Lakeland FL Lake Morton Swans are one of the most visible features of Lakeland’s most visible lakes, such as Lake Morton, Lake Mirror, Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Wire. Lakeland has become a representation of swans as they appear everywhere in town, such as in store windows, library counters, promotional literature, logos, banners and on City of...Ironman Excitement for Polk County
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...Flying Tigers Return Home to Battle Firs...
The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a four-game series beginning Thursday, May 17 at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland will host the St. Lucie Mets May 17-20. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday...From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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