PulteGroup, the third-largest U.S. homebuilder, has entered Polk County, currently constructing homes in the Silverlake community in Lake Alfred. It expects to add more communities to that portfolio in the next year or two. Bill Pulte started his company with a single home in 1950. Now, after 75 years, Pulte has constructed more than 750,000 […]
CFDC Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Shares Wealth of Experience from Margaritaville Leadership Roles
Brad Schwaeble, Chief Operating Officer of Margaritaville, is the Keynote Speaker at the Central Florida Development Council’s Annual Meeting. The CFDC Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 25 at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale. In keeping with the Jimmy Buffett/Margaritaville theme, the dress code is island-inspired business chic. Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale became part of […]
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 […]