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 continue June 25-26, July 30-31, and…

Bok Tower Gardens Receives 100th AED from Culpepper Cardiac Foundation; Community Invited to Heart Health & AED Awareness Presentation

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As we continue into 2026, Polk County is buzzing with more events, dining options, and entertainment than ever before. Our county is growing rapidly, bringing fresh opportunities for enjoyment and community connection right before our eyes.

To keep you in the loop, we’re here to share the latest updates on local happenings. Whether you’re looking for a new restaurant to try, concerts to enjoy, or family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone.

Be sure to check our…

Bok Tower Gardens Receives 100th AED from Culpepper Cardiac Foundation; Community Invited to Heart Health & AED Awareness Presentation

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Bok Tower Gardens is honored to receive the 100th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) donated by the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation during a special community event on Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m. The presentation will be led by foundation…

Rededication and Festivities at Circle B Bar Reserve

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To celebrate America 250 and Polk County’s 165th anniversary, Polk County staff and the Polk County Cattleman’s Association will host a special cattle drive and Cow Camp rededication ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 at Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland.

This is family-friendly, free…

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 continue June 25-26, July 30-31, and August 27-28.

Pre-registration is requested for this complimentary offer. Visitors can register at https://boktowergardens.org/wawa-summer-fun-days-2026/

The extremely…

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As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, the City of Lakeland invites residents and visitors to gather for the annual T. Mims Corp. Red, White, and Kaboom Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.  

This free patriotic celebration will feature live music, local food vendors, patriotic…

There’s something special about celebrating Independence Day in a hometown area like Polk County. It’s a time when neighbors become friends, families gather, and our community comes alive with the sights and sounds of summer—waving flags, children playing, live music filling the air, and memories being made under the Florida sky.

During the Fourth of July, we proudly celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms that have united Americans for nearly 250 years. As we join…

 Experience Artistry at Its Finest

We are excited to announce that the prestigious Victor Smith Law Group is our generous sponsor for the upcoming 48th Central Park Art Festival in downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park.

2025 is Ridge Art Association’s 75th anniversary and their 48th year to present this popular outdoor art festival. Every year it attracts a high caliber of…

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Contact: Lisa Baker events@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org

The Humane Society of Polk County Announces "Smoke OFF the Water": A New Food & Music Festival to Support Local Pets in Need.

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The Humane Society of Polk County is thrilled to unveil a new community event, "Smoke OFF the Water," a Food & Music Festival designed to bring together the…