Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Monday, June 30, 2025 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025-2026 state budget on Monday with Polk State College’s operational funding maintained, $10 million for the continued development of the Haines City-Davenport Campus and $6.1 million to complete the renovations of the Lakeland Academic Center. These allocations bring Polk State College’s special appropriations to more than $100 million since 2017 – investments that have enabled the College to expand academic programs, reduce the
AdventHealth and community leaders unveil expansion to AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) Weight Loss
AdventHealth leaders, providers and staff members joined with community leaders to cut the ribbon on the expansion of the AHMG Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Davenport. (photo courtesy: AdventHealth) AdventHealth and community leaders unveil expansion to AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Davenport DAVENPORT, Fla. (Monday, June 30, 2025) -- AdventHealth is expanding once again in Polk County with the
AdventHealth Sebring honors graduates of Medical Education Program, including first class of Interna
Eight internal resident doctors were among the 16 resident doctors who graduated from AdventHealth Sebring's Graduate Medical Education program. (Photo of Internal resident doctors and AdventHealth doctors.)(photo courtesy: Infinity Reflections) SEBRING, Fla. (Monday, June 30, 2025) -- AdventHealth Sebring recently honored the first graduating class of Internal Medicine resident doctors. The eight residents have completed a three-year program, and half plan to stay in the area to practice
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workf
Monday, June 16, 2025 — FloridaCommerce announced today that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the College’s Manufacturing and Industrial Excellence: Specializing Polk County’s Workforce for Future Growth project, designed to meet regional workforce demands and strengthen the local economy. The grant will allow Polk State to launch a welding program
AdventHealth Medical Group reveals new Heart Care office in Lake Wales
AdventHealth leaders and team members helped cut the ribbon for the new office in Lake Wales. (photo courtesy: AdventHealth) LAKE WALES, Fla. (Tuesday, June 10, 2025) -- AdventHealth is expanding once again in Polk County with the opening of a new heart care office in Lake Wales. The space will allow Dr. Saiyed Mohib, the first cardiologist at AdventHealth Lake Wales, the opportunity to see and help even more patients, bringing expert cardiovascular care closer to home for the community. The clinic,
Beneath the Surface: What Founders Miss About Risk Until It Bites Back
Launching a startup is often described as a leap of faith, but that metaphor misses something important—it implies a single moment of risk. In truth, starting and scaling a company means walking a daily tightrope, balancing opportunity with uncertainty, growth with exposure, ambition with fragility. The mythology around entrepreneurship loves to spotlight risk-takers as if recklessness is a virtue, but smart founders know better. Risk isn't just something to stomach—it's something to study, strategize,
Sugar Barn - Peace of Woodstock, 7/25/25
July 25, 2025Peace of Woodstock Peace of Woodstock is a 90 minute show and event paying tribute to Woodstock, the famous three day festival of Peace, Music, Love, and Fun, in upstate New York that defined an entire generation! This show will take you on a musical journey from the acoustic opening act of Richie Havens through the closing moments of the festival with the explosive, electric sounds of Jimi Hendrix.Event & Ticket Info
Wawa Summer Fun Days @ Bok Tower Gardens 2025
Wawa Summer Fun Days Back in 2025 with 8 Days of Complimentary Admission Lake Wales, FL - Wawa and Bok Tower Gardens are teaming up again to offer Wawa Summer Fun Days featuring complimentary admission on the last Thursday and Friday of May through August. The 2025 Wawa Summer Fun Days will be May 29-30, June 26-27, July 24-25, and August 28-29. Pre-registration is requested for this complimentary offer. Visitors can register at
Webber International University Celebrates 98th Graduating Class
Babson Park, FL, May 5, 2025 — Webber International University is thrilled to announce the graduation of 175 students at its 98th commencement ceremony, which took place on May 2 in the Sabbagh Athletic Center, located on the university campus. This year's graduates embody perseverance, dedication, and outstanding achievement, reflecting a wide spectrum of academic successes and enthusiastic engagement in extracurricular activities. Franceen Gonzales, Park President of LEGOLAND Florida Resort, delivered a
The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Does this Mean for Lake Wales, FL Businesses?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. Read more for details on how this may impact your business in the future. 1. Determine if
Business Acrobatics: Adobe Tools Help Women Entrepreneurs Nail the Landing
As we celebrate Women's Small Business Month this October, it's important to recognize the innovative tools that empower women entrepreneurs to streamline their operations and drive growth. Adobe Acrobat offers a suite of features designed to enhance productivity, making it easier to manage documents, collaborate with teams, and handle essential business tasks efficiently. For women business owners looking to save time and focus on scaling their ventures, these solutions can be a game-changer in
