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Lakeland Parks and Recreation expands its parks as community grows
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — With warmer days ahead, more people are taking to the outdoors and looking for parks to enjoy. Polk County is seeing just that, but they’re facing issues as its population grows and a lack of parks and recreational spaces is limited. Planning for the...
An hour east of crowded Tampa, a search is underway for endangered Florida panthers
LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST — Sixty miles east of downtown Tampa, deep in a forest of pine trees and saw palmettos, a camera is tied to a tree. About the size of a tissue box and camouflaged like bark, this hidden device has captured remarkable scenes of untouched wilderness.
Polk's art museum renamed for Ashley Gibson Barnett after 'transformational' donation
Just as it is undergoing a physical transformation, Polk County’s premiere art museum has received a financial injection that yields a new name. The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is now The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. Museum officials will market it as The AGB, as indicated by a sign now on display in the lobby. The name change reflects a donation from the Nicholas and Ashley Barnett Foundation...
Big Visitor Caught On Camera at Lake Wales Residence
While many people are aware of the many species of wildlife one might encounter in our area, how would you feel about this guy walking past your door?. Chris Cornelius, a Lake Wales resident, shared this video last night on social media, and it is shared here with permission:. His...
Bok Tower Gardens To Host Sound Bath July 18
The soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls will be part of a demonstration to be held at Bok Tower Gardens on Thursday, July 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. According to their website, Bok Tower Gardens describe the experience as a great way to lower stress levels. During this experience,...
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