Botany Cats
A love of cats (and plants), a trip to an Orlando cat café, and a passion for helping animals led Lakeland native Janette Nettler to her...
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Tara Crutchfield
Apr 1, 2022
Godzilla Vs. Mothra
Swans? More like yawns. Zebra Longwing Butterfly? But why? It’s official. Lakeland and Winter Haven have new city symbols. After...
Tara Crutchfield
Mar 1, 2022
Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm
U-Pick season is almost here! Polk County has several U-pick blueberry farms to fulfill your inner Violet Beauregarde. A repeat winner...
Tara Crutchfield
Jan 1, 2022
Past, Present, and Future of Winter Haven’s Growth
If teamwork makes the dream work, Winter Haven is living the dream. The last decade has been transformative for the Chain of Lakes city,...
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 1, 2021
Grace Giving for KidsPACK
A year since its founding, Facebook group Grace Giving for KidsPACK is just shy of 500 members. Its founder and administrator, Lakeland...
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 1, 2021
The Salvation Army
Each month, hundreds of local families visit the Social Services office and Food Pantry for The Salvation Army of East Polk County. The...
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 1, 2021
Toys for Tots
On September 17, at the Marines Toys for Tots National Training Conference in Washington, D.C., David Waller, Polk County coordinator,...
Tara Crutchfield
Aug 1, 2021
Florida’s Wacky Strange & Curious
Some of the Sunshine State’s Most Unusual Destinations Beaches, Disney World, snowbirds, alligators, and ‘Florida Man’ are about all the...
Tara Crutchfield
Jun 1, 2021
Polk Pride Together We Rise
Pride Month is a time to celebrate our LGBT+ friends, family, and neighbors, and love in all its forms. Founder of Polk Pride, Scott...
Tara Crutchfield
May 1, 2021
Today’s Future Sound
Hip hop music and culture are powerful. Lakeland Lofi beatmaker and producer, Derick Epps aka Deek Beats, believes so strongly in its...
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 1, 2021
HAMSTER RODEO
State Finals Come to Polk County If you’re a lover of all things rodeo, it’s time to dust off your chaps! The Hamster Rodeo State Finals...
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