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Last Saturday, Florida Southern College celebrated the future home of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Tourism and Education Center, which will be located at the northeast corner of Johnson Avenue and McDonald Street. The Tourism and Education Center will be built using plans for a Usonian house that Mr. Wright designed as part [...]

 
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Mark your calendar now for October 2011 because that is when LEGOLAND Florida is set to debut in Winter Haven. The announcement was formally made just minutes ago at Cypress Gardens, the new home of LEGOLAND. All in all, Merlin Entertainments Group plans to [...]

There is a lot going on in Frostproof this holiday season!
If you missed it last weekend, Frostproof  will have a “Last Chance Viewing” of the Festival of Trees, in the Ramon Theater this weekend on Sunday, December 13th between 2pm and 4pm.  If you haven’t had a chance to see these spectacularly decorated trees or if you [...]

Normally when you hear the name Wall Street, you would think NewYork, but if you live in Sunny Central Florida or are planning a visit, you might want to change the way you think. Wall Street is the main road in Frostproof and is now the second Wall Street I have visited in my life. While [...]

I was recently having lunch at a downtown Lakeland restaurant and saw the brand new Downtown Lakeland newsletter. What a great piece for those looking for things to do in Lakeland. One of the things I liked in the newsletter was their list of the Top 25 things to Do in Downtown Lakeland. This is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Dogwoods, azaleas and art are blooming in Bartow this weekend. It is time for the Bloomin’ Arts Festival, a two day celebration of  entertainment, a wide variety of food, a children’s section, quilt show, flower show, car show (Saturday only), and festival party that will provide an exciting atmosphere for all visitors. This is the 34th [...]

As Christmas gets closer, every weekend gets busier and busier with activities. This weekend is no exception with a long list of events and activities for you to enjoy (the shopping can wait another week).
Friday

First Friday: Holiday Happenings   6pm-9pm    Downtown Lakeland: Shopping, Santa, Lights, Music and More
Comedy Buffet   8pm    Richard’s Cafe & Deli    Winter Haven Airport
Theater: [...]