Posts Tagged ‘Polk County’

It’s an exciting time for Polk County fishing, with three municipalities nominated for WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Home to more than 550 lakes with hundreds of anglers competing in fishing tournaments weekly, Polk makes the perfect fit. What exactly is the Ultimate Fishing Town? The World Fishing Network has opened a contest for voters to [...]

We may have to wait until next year to enjoy the fragrant orange blossoms, but you can still get out and enjoy the groves. Fantasy of Flight is now offering orange grove/nature tours on a charming, open-air trolley: the Orlampa Express. I climbed aboard earlier this week and had a great time! Since I arrived [...]

Polk County is celebrating Veterans and those serving our country in a big way this spring, with no shortage of events and festivities taking place throughout the county from Fantasy of Flight in Polk City to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales! National Military Appreciation Month at Fantasy of Flight May 1-31 May marks National [...]

The welcome of Ironman 70.3 Florida this month kicks off a thrilling new era for Polk County! Over 2,300 competitors from across the county, state, nation and even world will make their way to Haines City this weekend for the start of Ironman 70.3 Florida. Here, these triathletes will test their athletic abilities, stamina and [...]

Unwind and relax from the bustle of everyday life while sipping on a warm cup of coffee at Richard’s Fine Coffees in Downtown Winter Haven. Located next to the Winter Haven Public Library, Richard’s offers guests a hometown feel in a tranquil setting. Flavorful origins and blends along with fresh scents and aromas are some of [...]

This Week:   May 7-May 13 Annual Juried Art Show Dates: Monday, May 7 – Friday, May 18 Venue: Florida Southern College – Lakeland -Lakeland Art Guild’s 41st Annual Juried Art Show takes place at the Melvin Gallery at FSC. Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying [...]

For all runners, walkers and those just looking to get into shape, the A-C-T Carillon Classic 5k Run & Walk on May 26 is your opportunity to run a course that’s never been ran before! Held at the beautiful and historical Bok Tower Gardens, the A-C-T Carillon Classic is an experience like no other. With a [...]

Did you stop by the Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden show this past weekend in Downtown Lakeland?  This semi-annual flea market is one of the Top 10 in the country and was the biggest show to date. Vendors from all over set up shop at this event, and shoppers strolled the streets of Lakeland browsing through [...]

As if Saturdays weren’t busy enough, the Fancy Flea Vintage Home and Garden Market will be having their semi-annual flea market on Saturday April 28, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Lakeland. It will offer some of the best vintage home and garden finds in the area. The spring event will feature [...]

Platform Art, a non-traditional approach in experiencing art, began in 2003 in San Francisco, with a group of out of work creative dot comers that wanted to view art in a more exponential way. So they created these art parties to showcase all kinds of art and performances in different venues. Polk County’s 19th Platform [...]