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Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

Summer Getaways

Close to Home BY MARIA IANNUCCI Gainesville Gainesville has built a reputation as one of the most desirable communities in Florida. While the city is well-known in the college sports arena, Gainesville offers some great getaways for those who enjoy all things in nature and the outdoors. SO, pack your cargo shorts and sunscreen, jump onto I-75, and be there before you can even get hungry for...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

IR4C ” I RACE FOR CAUSE”

Giving Power to Non-Professional Athletes BY JON SALM Lakeland based IR4C, or “I Race for Cause,” traces its roots to an informal hangout back in 2010. Kevin Transue was chatting with a few friends about the unfortunate trend of professional athletes who had gotten into trouble – the Tiger Woods scandal was in full force and Plaxico Burress had recently shot himself in the foot with an illegal...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

Bartow, Florida

A Destination of Oaks and Azaleas BY TAMMY SEREBRIN Bartow, Florida is well known as the county seat of Polk County, Florida; home of the Polk County Court House, the Clerk’s office of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, the State Attorney’s office, the Public Defender’s Office, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and the offices of the Polk County School Board. What is equally as important to...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Sees Growth in Polk County BY LAVERNE STEVENS Real Estate professionals in Polk County are seeing positive growth and an increase in sales over the last year. Polk County is a attractive place to live, run a small business, or be part of a large corporation. The land mass within Polk County’s boundaries allows it to be home base for many desirable amenities, creating a comfortable living environment with...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

Everyone Enjoys The View 4141 at Lake Ashton

BY MARIALICE QUINN From casual family to formal events, The View 4141, located in the beautiful Clubhouse of Lake Ashton, serves a diversity of guests with great food, professional service and a friendly atmosphere. Best of all, The View 4141 is open to the public for everyone to enjoy. “We’re not ritzy,” said sole proprietor Linda Brann-Heier. “We’re down to earth. We’re family oriented. But...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Putting Boot to Path BY MARIA IANNUCCI PHOTOS BY MIKE POTTHAST Summer is only a few weeks away; it’s a great time to get back to nature and plan a well-deserved trip with friends or family. Whether you’re a photographer, hiker, cyclist, camper, boater, tuber or waterskier, wildlife watcher, kayaker, or just want to kick back and relax; Lake Kissimmee State Park may be the destination for you. Lake...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

RED HOAGLAND HYUNDAI

Focus on Customers Earns Red Hoagland No. 1 Slot BY MARIALICE QUINN The Hoaglands have been in the automotive business for more than 66 years and have sold nearly 650,000 vehicles. They have accomplished that with good people, good products, excellent service and fair pricing. George “Red” Hoagland Sr. started selling cars at Hoehn Chevrolet in Memphis in 1947, bought into the business, and stayed...

Posted by Brandon Barrett on May 29, 2013

A Passion for Polk

BONNIE PARKER BY MARIA IANNUCCI When you love the community you live in, it shows. Enter Bonnie Parker, a lifelong resident of Polk County described by her peers, friends and colleagues as an enthusiastic, vibrant, tenacious, loyal, energetic go-getter and doer. Bonnie has recently taken a position with Citizens Bank and Trust as Senior Vice President and Private Banking Manager; and somehow also dedicates...