The outlook for Florida Southern College (FSC) for 2022 is optimistic as the Lakeland school continues to tackle construction, add programs and engage students, said President Anne Kerr. “Our trajectory continues with robust enrollment of truly outstanding students, many of whom have world-class talent,” said Kerr, FSC’s president of 15 years. “Our professors are as […]
With 3,000 new homes anticipated to be built within the next three to five years, Dundee is experiencing the growth that’s enveloping the eastern side of Polk County firsthand. And that’s fine with Dundee Town Manager Tandra Davis, who said it’s the best thing happening in the small town. The population there has grown from […]
Developing new partnerships and continuing to spread the word on why education is important are two of Southeastern University’s priorities in the new year. “In 2022 we will renew our focus on collaborative access to education,” said SEU President Kent Ingle. “We recognize that the future of higher education relies on making education contextual through […]
As Polk County’s leaders prepare to head to Tallahassee for Polk County Day, they are clear about the message they want to send and the priorities they are seeking help with from Florida’s legislators. Polk County Day will be held in the state Capitol at 400 S. Monroe St. in Tallahassee on Jan. 26. The […]
Completing one building, watching construction start on another, welcoming more and more students to campus – those are just some of the many positive and exciting things to look forward to at Florida Polytechnic University in 2022. “The coming year is going to be a great one for Florida Poly, with lots of strategic growth […]
Press release from Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman & Airth, P.A., for more information, please contact Tim Cambell at tcampbell@clarkcampbell-law.com Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman & Airth, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of a new shareholder, H. Adam Airth, Jr., LL.M, and the change of the firm name to include Mr. Airth and shareholder Michael […]
Natural beauty and growth in residential, retail and industry are making Lake Alfred one of the places to be in Polk County. “We have a great community that is surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes, wetlands and preserved land. It has a perpetual influence and inspiration on the community, and it is something that […]
Kidada Hawkins will become the new president of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital on Feb. 21, hospital owner BayCare has announced. “Winter Haven hospitals’ next leader has a proven track record of partnering with physicians to deliver clinical excellence for the community,” Glenn Waters, BayCare’s chief operating officer, said in a statement. […]
As we shared in our last CFDC quarterly Leadership Roundtable, the future for business is looking brighter – throughout the country and especially here in Polk County, Florida. The past two years have been ones of great transition and adjustment, but local leaders are optimistic about business conditions, enthusiastic about new opportunities and forecasting continued […]
Analyzing a recent survey and using its results to help create a strategic plan for the Polk County School District is a major focus this year for Polk County Public Schools. But there’s so much more, said Superintendent Frederick Heid. “A major priority for 2022 is that our School District will finish creating a new […]