Checking in from Volvo Mayfaire by-the-Lake

Whew! It is hot out there, but let me tell you, Volvo Mayfaire is EXCELLENT this year.

People of all ages are coming out and enjoying the great art and the great food to be found around the lake. And a lot of people are wandering into Polk Museum of Art for a few minutes of AC and to see even more wonderful artwork.

So far, the MayFerries have been a big hit. Every time I see one, it’s full! And when I was driving one this morning, the people I picked up were really pleased to be able to catch a lift.

We’re looking forward to finishing off a great day, and celebrating some more at Mayfaire Saturday Night tonight. Be sure to come on down to Lake Morton in Downtown Lakeland before 5pm to see the art, and then mosey over to Lake Mirror for music by The Rogues and fireworks at 9pm. I’ll see you there!

Whoo Hoo! It’s Volvo Mayfaire by-the-Lake time again! We’re working like crazy over here at Polk Museum of Art to make sure it’s a great event (as usual), and we have a weekend full of activities planned for the whole family.

 As the weather heats up, so does the entertainment factor in Central Florida this weekend. We can’t think of a better way to spend your Mothers Day Weekend than walking around Lake Morton and picking out something nice for mom. Look for a detailed post from Meredith, our Arts & Culture expert, about the Volvo Mayfaire by [...]

 One of Polk County’s newest BBQ restaurants, Shane’s Rib Shack in Lakeside Village, will be giving away a half a rack of ribs to the first 100 customers on Saturday, May 17. The first 100 will also receive a Shane’s t-shirt and a large Coke Zero.
I have never had their ribs, but their Smothered Pork [...]

In case you missed the news over the weekend, Historic Bok Sanctuary doesn’t exist anymore. No, they didn’t go anywhere, they just changed their name. It is now Bok Tower Gardens, a throwback to their old name. Bok officials cited research that was done showing that visitors identify more with the name Bok Tower Gardens.

After extensive [...]

For all you classic car lovers, or those looking for something fun to do on Memorial Day Weekend, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park will be hosting a Classic Car Show at their concert area inside the park. It will take place Sunday, May 25 and is included with park admission. If you want to do more than [...]

Tonight marked the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce’s annual business after hours “King of the Wings” Luau. As a wing connoisseur, I made my way to the contest and it was quite popular with a very large turnout. Most of the “big” wing places in Lakeland were on hand to give out samples of their best [...]

Welcome to sunnycentralflorida! Sure, this is a place on the web, but Sunny Central Florida is much more than that. It is a place in the mind of the person stuck at their computer reading this instead of being out enjoying it. It is a place in the mind of that person reading this or [...]