As we approach National Agriculture Day on March 22, it’s important to recognize the educational institutions that help fuel the industry’s workforce. Polk County Public Schools and higher education institutions prepare students to work or pursue advanced degrees in this expanding field. According to the Polk County Farm Bureau, 33% of jobs in the county […]
Healthgrades, a hospital/physician ranking website, recently published its list of Leading Hospitals in Early COVID Care. Lakeland Regional Health was recognized for providing “best-in-class” care during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We salute the many hospitals and health care providers who have stepped up during the pandemic,” said Burt Kann, executive vice president […]
As Polk County’s economy continues to diversify, agriculture remains an economic driver and something to celebrate on National Agriculture Day – March 22. When people think about agriculture in Polk County, citrus comes to mind first. But Polk County has so much more, from livestock and aquaculture to fruits and vegetables. The industry also includes […]
Sean Harper never doubted he would follow in his father’s footsteps, and even move beyond them, to be a premier builder in Polk County. “I grew up in the real estate industry, learning from an early age from my dad, Robert Harper. I always knew real estate was my path from early on in my […]
City Manager Mike Herr says the key to success in attracting people and businesses to Winter Haven is simple. “The collaborative nature of relationships between the public and private sectors in Winter Haven are key to so many of the city’s successes,” he said. “Winter Haven’s lakes, parks, trails, arts, music and quality education opportunities […]
Press release from The Ruthvens. For more information, please visit www.ruthvens.com; or contact Lisa Ruthven at The Ruthvens or Mark Jerkins or Victoria Henderson at Tinsley Creative, email: mark@tinsleycreative.com; victoria@tinsleycreative.com; phone: 863.583.0081. The Ruthvens – Central Florida’s warehouse specialists– recently announced Alex Delannoy has joined the company as Vice President of Brokerage. The addition of […]
This year, Valley Bank is celebrating its fifth year in Lakeland and hoping to grow and expand throughout the County. Founding in 1927, Valley Bank moved into Polk in 2017 after buying USAAmeriBank. After five years, they are ready for their next venture, according to Stephanie Colon, vice president and market manager. “The goal is […]
Florida Southern College, Straughn Trout Architects and Rodda Construction are partnering in the renovation and expansion of the Polk Museum of Art. The Polk Museum of Art, founded in 1966, has a mission of enhancing lives through inspirational and engaging art experiences. It is located in Downtown Lakeland, just two blocks north of Florida Southern […]
With attractions like LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Bok Tower Gardens, tourism remains strong in Polk County. Polk’s schools play a major role in keeping the entertainment industry going. Central Florida has a vast tourism and entertainment industry and keeping all those places running takes manpower. Polk’s public schools and colleges supply employees who understand the […]
Tourism, arts and entertainment provide a significant economic impact in Polk County. Entertainment Industry leaders are seeing a rebound since the start of the pandemic. The Detroit Tigers have been holding their spring training season in Lakeland for 86 years. The season ended early in 2020 because of the pandemic and took place with limited […]