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Polk State College will host its 128th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and graduates have been notified of their assigned ceremonies via their my.polk.edu emails. Graduates will receive additional email communication from the RP Funding Center about redeeming their six allotted tickets. Tickets are not needed for graduates or attendees 2 years old or younger.
Bartow Ford, who recently celebrated its 75th year in business, held its 30th Annual Drive for Excellence by honoring 20 Polk County Junior and Seniors for their academic success on April 22, 2023. Every year, the event offers local students who achieved A’s and B’s the chance to be drawn as a top qualifier for the opportunity to win a new Ford Mustang. Those twenty qualifiers were at Bartow Ford, and each were given the opportunity to draw one of 20 keys from a bucket – but only one of those keys would actually open the beautiful blue 2023 Mustang. Press Release Provided by: Bartow Ford Bartow Ford, who recently celebrated its 75th year in business, will soon have another reason to celebrate: The local company will hold its 30th Annual Drive for Excellence by honoring 20 Polk County Junior and Seniors for their academic success on April 22, 2023.
The Bartow Ford Drive for Excellence program was established in 1993 by Benny Robles Sr. to encourage excellence in education among Polk County High School students. “I am so proud that we have been able to continue this wonderful program that my father began 30 years ago,” said Bartow Ford President, Benny Robles Jr. “Through community efforts like this and participation at the Polk County Youth Fair, we work hard to support Polk County’s young people.” Harrison School for the Arts is excited to host the Spring Jazz Concert on Friday, April 28 th at 7:00 p.m. in the main theatre. The Harrison Jazz Orchestra will be performing jazz standards from at least four decades of musical history! Come out and hear favorites including Round Midnight, Spain, How High the Moon, My One and Only Love, and many others! Tickets are $12 adults, $9 students/seniors at www.harrisonarts.com. Tickets are for General Seating. Wheelchair seating available upon request at the door Harrison School for the Arts is located at 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland, FL 33801.
Webber International University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on April 10th to mark the start of construction of their new Health Sciences Center. The first phase of the Center will be home to the University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), which had already admitted their student cohorts for their programs. The University began planning the state-of-the-art facility in 2019 and now is set to launch the construction with a completion date of August 2023.
Press Release provided by: SPCA Florida Did you know SPCA Florida’s Medical Center is a full-service medical center committed to providing quality veterinary care throughout the life of your personal pet. Performing regular exams, vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter surgeries, dental care, X-rays, and more complicated, specialty procedures. We also have an in-house pharmacy to accommodate your pet's needs. In addition, SPCA Florida’s Medical Center offers services to focus on spay and neutering Polk County’s feline population.
Jake Crews, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust and Wauchula State Bank, has announced the four family-owned banks will unify under one brand, Crews Bank & Trust, beginning fall 2023. “Unifying under Crews Bank & Trust allows us to blend the trust of a local bank with the capabilities of a larger institution,” shared Crews. “We pride ourselves on serving the individuals, families and businesses of Florida by providing premier banking services with a hometown touch just like my great-grandfather did over 90 years ago.” Find a GAZILLION ways to build awesome memories with Annual Passes and vacation savings at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort! Starting today for a limited time, families can buy one Gold or Platinum Annual Pass and get the second Pass 50% off its full price. Here’s a look at the savings:
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AdventHealth has been named one of the nation’s “Best Employers for New Grads” by Forbes. 20,000+ young professionals were surveyed on topics including workplace safety, competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, diversity and inclusion and company image. Forbes also recognized AdventHealth as a Best in State overall employer in Florida. Visit JoinAdventHealth.com to apply for open positions. The City of Winter Haven is excited to announce the launch of the Access Winter Haven app, an app available for apple and android devices that makes reporting local problems easier than ever before. Whether it's a code compliance request, a damaged street sign, scheduling a bulk garbage pickup or any other quality-of-life condition that needs attention, the Access Winter Haven app is the quickest and most efficient way to report it. With the app's GPS function, residents can easily pinpoint their location and select from a menu of common issues. The app also allows users to upload pictures or videos to accompany their requests.
Press Release Provided by: Mahalak Auto Group The Certified Agriculture Dealer (CAD) Program, and their partner RFD-TV, announce they have selected eight Certified Agriculture Dealer locations for the March 21, 2023, to help bring a local flavor to the Washington D.C. events scheduled to celebrate National Agriculture Day. Visit Central Florida’s Welcome Center will host an Easter Egg Hunt event on Saturday, April 8. This free event will take place from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., featuring kid-friendly activities, giveaways and egg hunts beginning at the top of each hour (children will be separated into three age groups for each of the three sessions). There will be chances to win special prizes during each hunt and vendors will be on hand with local goods and treats for sale. For more information, call (863) 420-2586.
Enrollment for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College will start on March 27 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on April 3. Currently enrolled students will be able to check the completion status of their program requirements on March 20 to determine if they are eligible for priority registration in Passport, where students register for classes. Prospective students can submit a free online application to the College by clicking here.
Yippee! It’s time to celebrate the World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park turning one. In honor of the first anniversary, Peppa Pig Theme Park is hosting a three-day-only “Turning One” party, Fri., Feb. 24 through Sun., Feb. 26, with oinktastic, limited-time entertainment and activities for little piggies and their families.
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SPCA Florida is hosting Pitties and Kitties, a spay and neuter day for personal pitbull-type dogs and personal cats. The event will offer spay and neuter services for 100 income-qualified residents of Polk County, with fees of $30.00 for cats and $45.00 for dogs. Dogs and cats will receive a spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, Da2ppv vaccine (dogs), FVRCP vaccine (cats), and a microchip.
GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) announced today the initiation of a leadership transition. John Attaway, Jr. has decided to step down as president and chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2023. The board of directors has appointed Catherine (Callie) Neslund as his successor. Attaway will remain on staff in a counsel role. Provided by: The Winter Haven Optimist Club Each year, the Winter Haven Optimist Club selects projects that benefit the youth of the Winter Haven vicinity. Previously, the Club members collected nearly 400 pairs of new children's socks. In consultation with school staff an additional need was identified, that being underwear for the children. This year the Club met with the residents of the Lake Ashton community and explained the Club’s role and purpose. Mike Mahalak, president of the Mahalak Auto Group recently announced that Eric Edwards has been appointed General Manager at Alfa Romeo FIAT of Winter Haven. “We are very pleased to have Eric assume this position at our dealership.,” said Mr. Mahalak, “He started working with us over twenty-five years ago. His experience in all areas of the automotive industry including customer service, It, training and sales makes him the perfect person to assume the general manager position at our premiere dealership.” Harrison School for the Arts is proud to present Roll out the Red Carpet for Harrison – A Night of Celebration with Food, Entertainment and Silent Auction. This annual fundraising event will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Harrison Parents' Association. We are featuring student performances, silent auction, and heavy hors doeuvres. Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased at www.harrisonarts.com/redcarpet. Save $10 per ticket on early bird purchases before February 3, 2023. You can register for the silent auction at no charge, simply visit www.harrisonarts.com/redcarpet. You don’t have to attend the performance to participate in the auction. The auction will go live the week of the event.
Bartow Ford, who will soon celebrate its 75th year in business, has found yet another way to support the community. This time, the dealership is supporting Achievement Academy. With three area campuses, Achievement Academy has served children with developmental delays and disabilities for more than 63 years. The quality education, therapy, and support that is needed to help these children reach their maximum potential requires community support and financial assistance to happen. Press Release Provided by: LEGOLAND Florida Anchors aweigh! Set sail aboard the all-new Pirate River Quest, NOW OPEN at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. This one-of-a-kind boat ride through the natural canals of historic Cypress Gardens whisks families away into a world of adventure in search of Captain Redbeard’s lost treasure, stolen by a troop of mischievous monkeys. Buccaneers can embark upon this quest daily – all included with general park admission or an Annual Pass. This hilarious story unfolds brick by brick with a rowdy crew of LEGO® pirates, as adventurers encounter exciting sequences and exotic creatures on this captain-driven boat ride. From a sunken pirate ship to a fearsome kraken set amongst the lush Florida landscape, this tale captivates pirates and landlubbers of all ages. It’s all-hands-on-deck for this treasure quest, as riders count Captain Redbeard’s gems, coins and golden bricks along the way. |
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