Author Archive - kris

Do you know where you are going to be looking up at the sky this July 4th? Several communities around Polk County have celebrations planned, so check this list before you head out to make your plans to celebrate July 4.
Haines City - Thunder on the Ridge (July 4 from Noon-10pm): The 2009 Thunder [...]

You have all heard of  those”Christmas in July” sales, but it looks like The Lakeland Center is getting into the Christmas Spirit, or at least the winter spirit in July this year as public ice skating returns next month. According to their website, you can put on your skates throughout the month of July and beat [...]

Just in time for summer vacation, Splash Island Waterpark at Cypress Gardens is now open 7 days a week for the summer.  Beat the heat and enjoy the thrills of water slides or simply float away on the lazy river.  In addition, half-price admission is offered for the water park after 3 p.m. everyday in [...]

It seems like Sunny Central Florida is quickly becoming “Hollywood East” lately. The Ledger has a story in today’s edition about a sports movie being filmed in Auburndale. It is an action sports movie featuring water skiing and wake boarding. Add this to the suspense/horror film “Endure” shot recently in Lakeland and it has been [...]

Those lucky enough to be looking to the skies recently from Miami to Polk City may have spotted an amazing sight — a TBM “Avenger” World War II Torpedo Bomber — buzzing its way home to join part of the world’s largest private rare and vintage aircraft collection at Fantasy of Flight. Fantasy of Flight [...]

The Polk Museum of Art just announced their new summer hours that will start on June 8 and run through August 31. They will be open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays. Don’t forget about their summer art camp for kids that starts on June 8. For more information go [...]

Ok, since we told you what to do for mom on Mother’s Day, I felt it is also our responsibility to keep you up to date on the best things to do for dad.
Drop the tie or gimmick gadget for dad this year and instead treat the man of the house to some quality time [...]

If you are a man reading this post, hopefully it will give you some ideas and keep you out of trouble on Mother’s Day. If you are a mom reading this post, hopefully it will give you some suggestions to pass along to the man in your life who has no idea what to get you [...]

National Tourism Week begins on Monday and there will be events and celebrations going on around the country. Polk County will celebrate the occasion with our annual National Tourism Week luncheon at The Lakeland Center on Thursday, May 14. Bill Hardman, who is President and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society will be the keynote [...]

Good morning from day 4 at Sun n Fun. Driving in to this sight wasn’t a bad way to start the day….

 
10:00am - I just spent the last two hours with a crew from CNN who was here filming a segment on the “Roadable Airplane” that is creating a lot of buzz around here (and throughout [...]