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Airboat Tours
A Ride on the Wild Side STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA IANNUCCI There are many ways to experience the great outdoors in Central Florida, and one of these ways is to explore nature’s wonder and wildlife from...
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Rockies Ski Trip Brings Family Together
BY JON SALM While Polk County’s mild, soothing winters appeal to the snowbirds that call Polk their winter home, a number of local residents choose to venture out west in search of adventure. For a...
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Her Majesty’s Legacy
Michael Potthast’s Tribute Captures Industry Recognition BY MARIA IANNUCCI In the eyes of an artist, creative vision often comes with selfsatisfaction. When Winter Haven photographer Michael Potthast,...
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Great Communities start with Great Neighborhoods
BridgeWater The best thing about living in a master planned community is the way so many different people can come together in one neighborhood. BridgeWater in Lakeland is just that kind of place...
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ON THE CUTTING EDGE
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MARIA IANNUCCI Polk County has long been known for its contributions to the Florida citrus industry with an annual economic impact in the millions of dollars. But what might not be...
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Whether HUNTING or FISHING …
Enjoying the great outdoors can be an incredible experience. Here are some tips and helpful information so that you can enjoy a safe and rewarding time during your outdoor sporting. BY MARIA IANNUCCI...
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ZUMA COFFEE
Musical Outpost in the Smoky Mountains STORY AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT GIROUARD One thing you can count on finding in the mountains of western North Carolina is a large number of Floridians spending time...
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A Higher Standard of Critical Care
BY MARIA IANNUCCI PHOTOS BY MIKE POTTHAST From serious illnesses to traumatic accidents, unfortunate circumstances cause a need for immediate quality care and are a reality of daily life. When faced...
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An Alaskan Adventure
BY TAMMY SEREBRIN When Mary Anne Saag’s mother-in-law and father-in-law of Northbrook, Illinois, celebrate special occasions, they celebrate in style by gathering their children and grandchildren and...
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Orphan Outreach Trip to Latvia
BY LAVERNE STEVENS Ashley Bell and Wesley Barnett are dating and doing their graduate work at UCLA. They reside in California while at school, but both are Polk County residents. Wesley graduated from...
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With all the work that goes into trimming the holiday tree and decorating the house, it’s only fitting that the gifts under the tree share in the holiday glitz. Perfectly wrapped packages don’t have...
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Planning the Perfect Party
One of the best parts of the Christmas season is the chance to spend time with friends and family. What better way to do that than by throwing a great holiday party? There are plenty of parties...
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All Dad Wants for Father’s Day
BY MARIA IANNUCCI With reminders hitting calendars in the days leading up to Father’s Day on June 15, sons and daughters, moms and stepmoms, and even grandchildren are out searching for the perfect...
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Lake Hollingsworth
Then and Now A century-old gathering point for locals, the lake offers a draw for just about everyone BY LAVERNE STEVENS John Henry Hollingsworth, one of the first settlers in Lakeland, moved to...
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Goodbye, and hello.
A good column always carries a message, and that’s what I’m bringing you today – a message that centers around a farewell, followed by a welcome. And a good business constantly evaluates its portfolio...
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