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Rock on! Here's a look at Tampa Bay area concerts you can enjoy this summer
TAMPA, Fla. — Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to think of those summertime plans. In the Tampa Bay area, there is no shortage of beaches, pool parties and other fun activities to do. If you're looking to spend your time "rocking out" there are...
Freshwater fishing: If you're looking for quantity, shellcracker are the best bet in Polk
1. In Lakeland, crickets, grass shrimp and red worms have been the go-to bait for bluegill and shellcracker. Golden shiner and black-and-blue have been popular colors for bladed jigs and spinnerbaits if you’re going for bass. Also, a finesse style worm in black-and-red glitter has been working for bass, with watermelon red also popular, reports Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248).
Just weeks before launching commercial flights, Lakeland Airport's only restaurant abruptly shuts its doors
LAKELAND, Fla. — Blindsided. That's how Lakeland Linder International Airport describes a sudden and unexpected departure of the only restaurant in its main terminal. What's worse, it comes just weeks before the airport is supposed to start up its well-publicized commercial airline service with low-cost carrier Avelo. “We were...
Tampa Bay hairstylist reacts to non-compete ban
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — An estimated 30 million Americans are expected to be impacted by an announcement made this week by the Federal Trade Commission. Soon, non-compete agreements will be banned across the country. Non-compete agreements prevent people from working at another company within a specified area for a...
AMVETS’ Final Tour of Duty Poker Run Benefits Veterans
More than $8,000 raised for cremation services for honorably discharged veterans in need. Dozens of veterans rode their bikes, trikes and Can-Ams across central Florida Saturday to raise funds for funeral expenses for veterans in need. The Final Tour of Duty Poker Run, hosted by AMVETS Squadron 44 in Plant...
Wanting to sell liquor on Sundays, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits gets annexed into Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN — There will be a new place to purchase beer and liquor on Sunday in Winter Haven. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits was officially annexed into the City of Winter Haven by a 4-0 vote of city commissioners on Monday night. Commissioner L. Tracy Mercer was absent from the commission meeting.
Plant City Woman Holds Book Signing Event At Pelican’s SnoBall
Shuff’s second book, “Lessons From the Beach: 8 Faith-building Stories for Kids” can be bought on Amazon. Pelican’s Snoballs played host to a book signing this week for Plant City local and author Stephanie Shuff, whose second children’s book, “Lessons From the Beach: 8 Faith-building Stories for Kids” hit the virtual Amazon bookshelf on March 25.
Airport’s WACO Kitchen Closes Two Months Before Airline Flights Start
Lakeland Linder International Airport’s restaurant, WACO Kitchen, notified officials on Monday that they are temporarily but indefinitely closing, a move that comes two months before passenger service is scheduled to begin at the airport. The airport’s website and Facebook page posted a notice about the kitchen’s closure on Monday,...
Harrison Students Win Top Awards in Congressional Art Competition
Marina Barrientos-Allende, 17, a junior at Harrison School for the Arts, had tears in her eyes as she took photos with her parents and U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, after winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition at the Polk Museum of Art. “To me, it says a lot that resonates...
Lottery For $75K In Façade Grants Underway
The City of Fort Meade has announced plans to hold its second annual lottery drawing for Community Rehabilitation Agency (CRA) grants. Community Redevelopment Area funds totaling $75,000 fuel the project. Awards are divided equally between commercial and residential projects.
What to Do This Weekend: Swan Derby, Book Crawl, Music and Sports
Lakeland Book Crawl | Various Locations | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Swan Derby | Lake Mirror Promenade | 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Jim Croce, James Taylor, and Toby Keith | Union Hall | 7 p.m. Saturday, 4/27. Spring into Health | Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen...
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