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Winter Haven
This winter seems eerily similar to last winter so far. Below freezing nights and cold, windy, days and water the water temperature hovering around the low 50’s. Bass fishing for the most part has been tough, which is usually the case, in colder weather. Most fish will continue to hold around deep structure until [...]

Winter Haven
Low water, once again, is making it tough to get around on the South chain. Lakes are down 2 + ft. below normal and dropping fast. North chain is even lower. 
 Bass are starting to feed up more in preparation of upcoming spawn season. Find the bait and the Bass won’t be far behind. Look [...]

It was an exciting day here at Sunny Central Florida headquarters as Mosaic announced their plans for a brand new golf resort and spa that will be coming to the area in just a few years.
More than 16,000 acres of formerly mined phosphate land in Polk County are being transformed into Streamsong, a resort and conference [...]

Theatre Winter Haven, located in the Chain of Lakes Complex at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW – Winter Haven, FL 33880, will be host for this year’s National Community Theatre Director’s Conference.
The Conference will be held Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.  The dates are Nov. 7 & 8, 2010.
This conference assists Artistic Directors in their [...]

Winter Haven
 
Ahhh… finally some cooler, more pleasant weather has arrived and Bass have began to feed a little more during daylight hours. The water temperature has fallen below the 80 degree mark. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the fish have also started to scatter out somewhat and move around a lot. [...]

The Lake Mirror Classic attracts over 35,000 spectators and draws top collector cars from the throughout the southeast.

It is officially that time of the year. So, get out your costumes, your candy and of course, your stencils and knives to start carving those pumpkins. Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will help visitors welcome the Fall Season this year with its fourth annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 23 [...]

It’s more than just the buzz around the quilt or in the tea room.  It’s the 10th Annual Quilts and Tea Festival, and it’s almost here!
But, we still have a month to go, so Polk Outpost 27 is showcasing a preview of the festival, next week, October 11-17, 2010. Quilts will be on display throughout the visitor’s [...]

Central Florida’s Polk County has something new to offer visitors this month.  A culinary event to showcase the fine dining, unique restaurants and various cuisines that define Polk County.  So grab your appetite and discover these culinary delights during the inaugural “Savor the Flavor of Polk” dining month, October 15th through November 15th, 2010.
Twelve area restaurants will participate [...]

Winter Haven
 For the first time in years all 16 lakes on the South Winter Haven Chain are accessible. The canal from Lake Cannon to Lake Mirror is still very shallow but can be navigated. Fishing for the most part remains tough. Look for Bass to remain on Summer patterns until cooler weather arrives toward the [...]