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“No, But I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express Last Night”

kris — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:03:13 +0000

Visitors to Central Florida have a new reason to utter the phrase above, now that a brand new Holiday Inn Express and Suites has opened at the corner of Interstate 4 and Highway 27 in Davenport. The new Holiday Inn Express and Suites sports 800 square feet of meeting space, 95 deluxe rooms and suites and all the amenities travelers are looking for in a place to stay. Plus, the new hotel is right in the middle of everything, just minutes from all the major attractions. Stop by and check it out if you are in the area, or if you are looking for a place to stay (or need to solve a major algebraic equation), the new Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Davenport might be your place.

“Git R Done” This Weekend And More

kris — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:02:47 +0000

By the clever headline, I am sure that you guessed Larry the Cable Guy is in town this weekend. You are correct! The comedian will be performing two shows only on Friday night at The Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theater, one at 7pm and the other at 9:30pm. Believe it or not, there are some tickets ($42.50)still available, so if you want to go, get them now. Larry the Cable Guy’s Friday night appearance will kick off a great weekend around Central Florida.

Here are some other events throughout the weekend:

Friday

Larry the Cable Guy 7pm and 9:30pm Youkey Theater, The Lakeland Center
Live Music: Florida Southern College Band 6:30pm Branscomb Auditorium FSC, Lakeland
Bluegrass and BBQ Festival 6pm-10pm IMC-Agrico Park Bartow
Quilts and Teas Festival 9am-3pm Historic District Davenport
Theater: “Barefoot in the Park” 8pm Clay Cut Centre Haines City
Theater: “Cotton Patch Gospel” 7:30pm Polk Theater Lakeland

Saturday

Bluegrass and BBQ Festival Noon-5pm IMC-Agrico Park Bartow
Theater: “Barefoot in the Park” 8pm Clay Cut Centre Haines City
Theater: “Cotton Patch Gospel” 7:30pm Polk Theater Lakeland
Quilts and Teas Festival 9am-3pm Historic District Davenport
Downtown Farmers Curb Market 8am-2pm Peterson Plaza, Downtown Lakeland
Suncoast Gun Show 9am-5pm The Lakeland Center
Kids: Ancestors and Heroes Day 10am Explorations V Children’s Museum Lakeland
Farmers Market 8am-2pm North Blount Park Bartow
Auto Racing: 6pm Auburndale Motor Speedway Auburndale

Sunday

Theater: “Barefoot in the Park” 2:30pm Clay Cut Centre Haines City
Theater: “Cotton Patch Gospel” 2:30pm Polk Theater Lakeland
Suncoast Gun Show 9am-4pm The Lakeland Center
Concert: The Coasters and The Drifters 1pm Cypress Gardens Winter Haven

Quilts and Tea Anyone?

kris — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:44:03 +0000

During the upcoming Quilts and Tea Festival in Davenport, you can also take a step back in time with a “Tea on the Veranda” event. The Tea on the Veranda with Civil War Ladies will be held in conjunction with the festival November 14 & 15. The tea will be held on the veranda of Mrs. Vida McGrady on Lemon St. in Davenport and all donations will be made in advance for tea time seating. Guests will arrive in style by horse and carriage and the tea will include a lecture on Civil War ladies and also a variety of tea tastings. Seatings will be on Friday and Saturday at 10am and 2pm and will have very limited seating. A $20 donation is requested and all proceeds raised will go to local charities and will also go to refurbish the American La France fire truck of the Davenport Historical Society. For additional information contact
quiltsandtea@msn.com or call 863-422-4507.

Outpost 27 Heats Up with Summer Events

kris — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:05:45 +0000

Proving yet again that it is much more than a typical “Visitor’s Center”, Polk Outpost 27 has lined up a pretty impressive list of summer events. Polk Outpost 27, the county’s official visitor information center, has always been described as a hands-on, interactive experience for both visitors and local residents, but they are definitely turning it up a notch as they will host a series of events at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The summer event series includes:
Saturday, July 26 – Live Demos by Cypress Gardens and Fantasy of Flight. Interact with a Southern Belle from Cypress Gardens and get a front row seat as an animal handler conducts a live demonstration. In addition, go back in time with a themed aviation character from Fantasy of Flight.

Saturday, August 9 – Get your Game on with Recreation Station. Join other students for a back-to-school bash like no other! Let the arcade experience come to you as Eagle Ridge Mall’s Recreation Station brings a variety of arcade games to “get your game on.”

Saturday, August 23 – Flywheelers’ Restoration Projects. The Florida Flywheelers, an antique engine club, will showcase some of their most unique antique tractors, cars, and stationary engines.

Polk Outpost 27 is located on Highway 27 in Davenport. It is easy to find, just a half mile south of Interstate 4 at Exit 55.

A New Store in Town

kris — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:33:36 +0000

Polk Outpost 27, Central Florida’s official visitor information center, recently added a new element to the experience – a store filled with items unique to Polk County. The store, which opened mid May, features hand-crafted items from local vendors, including one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer t-shirts, hand bags, and original art pieces. Shoppers can also take home some of Polk County’s local flavors by purchasing items like Davidson of Dundee’s marmalades and jellied candies, chocolate from Webb’s candy factory, orange blossom honey from Leighton’s, soup from the Chalet Suzanne Restaurant, and Florida Natural’s citrus juices.

Some of the best-selling items to date include alligator paraphernalia, such as stuffed versions of the reptiles–not the orange and blue kind though–the real thing.

Make the Polk Outpost 27 General Store your next stop for Polk County related items. It is located on Highway 27, just a half mile south of I-4 (at Exit 55).