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Lakeland Women’s Collective
“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” —Audre Lorde Inspired by movements like...
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 1, 2019


Trees
Let’s get to the root of it and talk about trees. I’m going to go out on a limb and say we’ve all walked down a tree-lined street at one...
Amy Sexson
Oct 1, 2019


Changing The Face of The Fire Service
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6 – Oct. 12), we sat down with the Lakeland Fire Department’s Fire Chief Douglas Riley...
Tara Crutchfield
Oct 1, 2019

Top Buttons
“You are beautiful – but I’m sure that’s the least interesting thing about you.” -Sarah Powers For many, Top Buttons is a trendy designer...
Tara Crutchfield
Aug 1, 2019

Reflecting on 50 Seasons of Theatre Winter Haven
“Norm, let’s start from the beginning,” I said. Norman Small, Founding Producing Director for Theatre Winter Haven pulled out a black and...
Tara Crutchfield
Aug 1, 2019

A Day in the Life of a Winter Haven Firefighter
First, a big ‘thank you’ to the men and women of the Winter Haven Fire Department not only for their service but also for being so...
Tara Crutchfield
Jul 1, 2019

Tapestries Bring Lakeland Art to the Forefront
Dino on the Wall by Ana Lopez Now halfway through its one-year-long display, David Collin’s Tapestries continues to add life to...
Lauren Dickman
Jul 1, 2019

Your Community Theater: All are WELCOME
As we gear up to celebrate Pride Month here in Polk County, I can’t help but think about how lucky I am to have spent a good portion of...
Dan Chesnicka
Jun 1, 2019


Somewhere Over the Rainbow
June is LGBT Pride Month – a time to celebrate and support our fellow humans for who they are and whom they love. Not just in June, but...
Tara Crutchfield
Jun 1, 2019

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