Like the rest of Polk County, Fort Meade continues to grow. Its population has increased from 5,100 in the 2020 Census to an estimated 5,341 in 2024. City leaders expect it to continue to grow. “Fort Meade is poised to flourish as a vibrant, walkable community where family-friendly nightlife and local charm converge,” said Lekia […]
Lakeland Regional Health Earns a Distinguished 3-Star Rating from Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
Lakeland Regional Health has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). The award is for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Lakeland Regional Health among the elite for heart bypass surgery in […]
The Baldwin Group, a national company with a location on Bartow Road in Lakeland and headquarters in Tampa, is an entrepreneur-led advisory firm that provides a wide range of insurance and risk management services. Officially known as The Baldwin Insurance Group, it does everything from: “We serve both businesses and individuals, focusing on customized solutions […]
The winner is announced at the CFDC Annual Meeting on September 25. Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale is hosting the event. Two businesses are construction companies and multi-year finalists. One is a newcomer to the awards and the fourth has just recently entered the Polk County market. Together, they are the four small businesses […]
Four long-time large businesses that continue to grow and serve the community are finalists for the Central Florida Development Council’s George W. Harris Jr. Economic Development Award for Success in Large Business. Companies must have at least 100 employees to be recognized. The award is named for George Harris, a former CFDC chairman and president […]
Aviation is one of the leading industries in Polk County. Its footprint continues to grow as a variety of institutions within the community offer training programs for the next generation of workers. “Polk County is becoming a national model for aviation education. With innovative programs, strategic partnerships and a commitment to hands-on learning, the district […]
Florida Polytechnic University welcomed the new academic year on Monday, Aug. 18 with a record-breaking total enrollment of more than 1,900 students. This marks a more than 10% increase over last year’s historic enrollment and the second consecutive year of growth. Prepared and published by Florida Polytechnic University. “This remarkable enrollment underscores the growing recognition […]
Centrally located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing states, Polk County, Florida is uniquely postioned to thrive – especially when it comes to the booming aviation industry. The county is home to four distinct airports: Lakeland Linder International, Winter Haven Regional, Bartow Executive and Lake Wales Municipal. Polk County, FL is Prime for Aviation There […]
Citrus has long been the foundation of Polk County’s economy, and now new industries are growing alongside it. Prepared by the CFDC and published by the Central Florida Media Group in Central Florida Ag News. The Frostproof Business Park offers a unique opportunity where agriculture and innovation meet – a prime location for data centers, cold storage, manufacturing […]
La Conferencia de Transformación is an intensive experience. It empowers individuals to tap into their innate abilities, dismantle limiting preconceptions, and achieve extraordinary performance. Prepared and published by Viva Polk Magazine. La Conferencia de Transformación will take place on September 6th, 2025 at Southeastern University. It is an event “where human potential meets boundless possibility”. […]