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Kelly Sanford
3 days ago
Come Sail Away At Port 27
Hold on to your hats, Polk County! There’s a new destination in Central Florida and it’s right in your backyard. If you’ve driven down...
Haven Magazine
3 days ago
Nikki Sterling
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF I am a writer, author, and poet who believes in the power of words to inspire and connect. I love to...
Amy Sexson
3 days ago
Clay & Fire
Austin Snedden is a talented local ceramicist taking pieces of clay and thoughtfully turning them into beautiful and functional pieces of...
Haven Magazine
Oct 28, 2024
Orange Blossom Revue
We caught up with the co-founder of the Orange Blossom Revue Americana Music Festival, Rusty Ingley. With the festival set to bring a...
Amy Sexson
Oct 28, 2024
The Legendary Jon Corneal & The Country Music Hall of Fame
Jon Corneal, a former member of the Flying Burrito Brothers and the International Submarine Band, brought his rich musical legacy to the...
Haven Magazine
Oct 28, 2024
Holidays on Central
A familiar holiday tradition is getting a fresh touch this year! While there’s a new face behind the festive magic, the heart and soul of...
Amy Sexson
Oct 28, 2024
Intentional Beauty
Olivia Sanchez is transforming the local beauty scene using an eco-conscious approach with her company, Sudz Cauldron. Passionate about...
Tara Crutchfield
Jul 31, 2024
Polk for Recovery
“It’s a beautiful life,” Craig Pickos said of his recovery journey. Pickos (NCPRSS, RYT) is Polk for Recovery’s founder and executive...
Tara Crutchfield
Jul 31, 2024
Hart Art
The couple behind Hart Art, Caroline and Laurie Hart, have had an exciting year. What started with a tiki bar turned into their own art...
Tara Crutchfield
Jul 1, 2024
LoveBird Lands in Winter Haven
Lakeland couple Jeremy and Leah Brumley are bringing their rockstar chicken concept to Winter Haven this summer. Maybe you’ve wondered...
Tara Crutchfield
Jul 1, 2024
Maritime Anchors in Bowen Yard
Maritime, an oyster bar and coastal cuisine concept, just dropped anchor in downtown Winter Haven. Partners Jason Ellis, Conn O’Leary,...
Tara Crutchfield
Jul 1, 2024
Making Ripples
Here’s the scoop on Winter Haven’s newest ice cream shop: Ripples Handcrafted Ice Cream is the brainchild of Honeycomb Bread Bakers owner...
Tara Crutchfield
Jun 30, 2024
Pour Bear Coffee
A nostalgic coffee shop sits tucked into the Shoppes at Hallam. Its retro vibes and damn good coffee are all the reasons needed to add...
Tara Crutchfield
May 28, 2024
Pedal Up Club
Biking is a great way to keep kids healthy, fit, and outside. Polk County has plenty of scenic trails to take advantage of, from the Van...
Tara Crutchfield
May 28, 2024
Broadway Beginnings
A place to feel safe and seen, Broadway Beginnings allows musical theatre students to build their chops with an emphasis on connection....
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 29, 2024
Lorree
The Light in a Dark Place Lorree’s faith is a gleam of sunlight hitting the water and reflecting in a million directions. Bright enough...
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 29, 2024
RussellMania
Twenty-nine-year-old Russell was born in Fort Lauderdale. He was an only child for nine years before his little brother came along. The...
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 29, 2024
Talbot House Ministries
Talbot House Ministries has been serving the homeless since 1979. The organization offers food, shelter, free medical and dental care,...
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 1, 2024
Shout Out Girl Scout: Planting for Pollinators
Thirteen-year-old River Selser loves the outdoors. The 7th grader is in Girl Scout Troop #74811. She enjoys swimming, horseback riding,...
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 1, 2024
Florida Mission of Mercy FREE DENTAL CARE!
For the first time since 2014, the Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) will take place in Polk County. The free, two-day dental clinic...
Tara Crutchfield
Apr 1, 2024
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida
You’ve just received the news. It’s breast cancer. The diagnosis shatters you. Questions pile one on top of the other in your mind. What...
Tara Crutchfield
Mar 1, 2024
Bistro Pizza
Arabellas has been a Winter Haven fine dining fixture for a decade, and Ave Bar is the perfect place for a craft cocktail downtown. But...
Tara Crutchfield
Mar 1, 2024
WonderHere
Little hands tend to rosemary, garlic chives, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts on a 10-acre farm in Lakeland. They collect eggs from...
Tara Crutchfield
Mar 1, 2024
J. Burns’ Pizza Shop
Amadeo Fiore may be credited with bringing pizza to St. Louis, but Jerry Burns and Bernie Jackson brought the thin, crispy,...
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