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New Walmart coming to Polk County along US 27. See where
A new Walmart is in the works on former orange groves along U.S. 27 in unincorporated Polk County just north of Ridgewood Lakes Boulevard, county records show. The project cleared its first development hurdle with a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment from professional institutional – a designation usually reserved for medical buildings – to employment center − which can accommodate retail developments.
Free Dental Event in Lakeland Aims to Treat 2,000 People in Two Days
If you need dental care but can’t afford it, take note. The Florida Dental Association Foundation will offer free cleanings, fillings, extractions, pediatric dentistry, X-rays, root canals and dentures at the RP Funding Center on Friday and Saturday. The two-day Florida Mission of Mercy clinic hopes to deliver professional...
A Portion of Kathleen Road Will Close for 5 Months
People who commute on Kathleen Road between Block Pine Road and Raulerson Road will have to take a detour for the next five months. Why? Polk County workers closed the road Tuesday morning for drainage installation and road reconstruction for a new subdivision. New homes: The Fox Branch Ranch subdivision...
FDOT is planning a 210-mile walking and biking trail from Polk to Collier County
Ever had the desire to saunter — or pedal — from Lakeland to Naples?. The Florida Department of Transportation is taking the initial steps toward making that possible. The agency is in the first phase of planning the Collier to Polk Regional Trail, which would cover about 210 miles and cross six counties. The FDOT is holding a series of open houses on the proposed multi-use trail, and one will be held June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the agency’s District 1 office in Bartow.
Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held in Lakeland: 'Remember what freedom really costs'
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Lakeland community came together this Memorial Day to remember those who have been lost to combat. It was a day of remembrance for staff and the community at Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, remembering what freedom really costs. "I'm a Vietnam guy and I lost...
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