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LakelandLocal.com - A Small Sliver
Posted: 31 Jul 2009 05:39 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/a-small-sliver/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading A Small Sliver
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LakelandLocal.com - Five Run First Paces Flying Tigers to Win at St. Lucie
Posted: 30 Jul 2009 07:37 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/five-run-first-paces-flying-tigers-to-win-at-st-lucie/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 30: St. Lucie 5 Lakeland 8
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Continue reading Five Run First Paces Flying Tigers to Win at St. Lucie
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LakelandLocal.com - Florida Southern Featured in The Princeton Reviews New Guidebook, The Best 371 Colleges
Posted: 30 Jul 2009 11:25 AM PDT
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Lorrie Delk Walker - LakelandLocal.com
This just in from the Florida Southern College News Desk:
Florida Southern College is among the nations best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2010 edition of its popular guidebook, The Best 371 Colleges (Random House / Princeton Review, $22.99).
The book, which includes Continue reading Florida Southern Featured in The Princeton Reviews New Guidebook, The Best 371 Colleges
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LakelandLocal.com - Getting Emergency Notifications from the Polk County Sherriffs Office
Posted: 30 Jul 2009 10:47 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/getting-emergency-notifications-from-the-polk-county-sherriffs-office/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
This morning, the Polk County Sherriffs Office added an instant notification service that delivers emergency text messages and emails to concerned citizens. Its free and easy to register. And it could save you much time and trouble Continue reading Getting Emergency Notifications from the Polk County Sherriffs Office
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LakelandLocal.com - Flying Tigers Head to St. Lucie for Four Day Stand
Posted: 30 Jul 2009 08:53 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/flying-tigers-head-to-st-lucie-for-four-day-stand/
Wayne Koehler - LakelandLocal.com
Its beena rainy season for the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The team is headed to St. Lucie to take on the Mets in a four game stand. Wayne Koehler has the Mission Notes Continue reading Flying Tigers Head to St. Lucie for Four Day Stand
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Homes Listed for Sale from 07/13 to 0726
Posted: 30 Jul 2009 08:35 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-homes-listed-for-sale-from-0713-to-0726/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
This map covers homes newly listed during the period 07/13 to 07/26. Check inside for the map and easy Google Street Views Continue reading Lakeland Homes Listed for Sale from 07/13 to 0726
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LakelandLocal.com - The Golden Hour
Posted: 29 Jul 2009 05:04 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/the-golden-hour/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading The Golden Hour
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LakelandLocal.com - Furbush & Oliveros Combine for 15 K in LFT Win
Posted: 28 Jul 2009 08:03 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/furbush-oliveros-combine-for-15-k-in-lft-win/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 28 Palm Beach 1 Lakeland 5
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Palm Beach Coach Dennis El Presidente Martinez threw a no hitter for the Montreal Expos on July 28, 1991.
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Furbush Oliveros Combine for 15 K in LFT Win
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Has One in the Hand Splits Doubleheader with Birds
Posted: 27 Jul 2009 07:19 PM PDT
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 27 Game 1: Palm Beach 5 Lakeland 1
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July 27 Game 2: Palm Beach 1 Lakeland 3
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Continue reading Lakeland Has One in the Hand Splits Doubleheader with Birds
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MetroI4News.com - Selling Used Cars In Florida? Move More Metal With Showroom Logic
Posted: 26 Jul 2009 11:04 AM PDT
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Lorrie Delk Walker - MetroI4News.com
We are living in tough economic times, so new ways of marketing along the I-4 corridor must be implemented by those who hope to weather this economic storm. Showroom Logic, a company that recently began in Lakeland, is helping used car dealers by providing a host of marketing tools that enable car dealers to market their vehicles through a high-traffic Web site and a variety of social media outlets. Continue reading Selling Used Cars In Florida? Move More Metal With Showroom Logic
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LakelandLocal.com - Cardinals Swoop-in to Meet Flying Tigers
Posted: 26 Jul 2009 09:28 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/cardinals-swoop-in-to-meet-flying-tigers/
Wayne Koehler - LakelandLocal.com
The Flying Tigers welcome the Palm Beach Cardinals to Lakeland for a four-game series. The opener is 6pm tonight, and Wayne Koehler has the mission notes. Continue reading Cardinals Swoop-in to Meet Flying Tigers
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MetroI4News.com - From The Sunday Editorial Pages Along The I-4 Corridor
Posted: 26 Jul 2009 05:37 AM PDT
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Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
St. Petersburg Times Replace Ineffective Leader: The paper calls for the Hillsborough County Commission to replace County Administrator Pat Bean, saying she is weak and lacks creativity at a time when the county needs a strong leader with visionThe county needs a leader as dynamic as the times, and it cannot wait to make a change until Beans contract ends in 2012.
Orlando Sentinel Curb Underage Drinking: A call for the Legislature to strengthen the Continue reading From The Sunday Editorial Pages Along The I-4 Corridor
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MetroI4News.com - Religion in the City: Singles Love Too
Posted: 26 Jul 2009 04:56 AM PDT
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Chris Craig - MetroI4News.com
In this weeks Religion in the City column, Chris Craig speaks of love. Continue reading Religion in the City: Singles Love Too
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LakelandLocal.com - Four in the 1st and Lakeland Loses 5-4 to Jupiter
Posted: 25 Jul 2009 09:52 PM PDT
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 25: Jupiter 5 Lakeland 4
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Continue reading Four in the 1st and Lakeland Loses 5-4 to Jupiter
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LakelandLocal.com - Flying Tigers Drop Another to Jupiter
Posted: 24 Jul 2009 07:21 PM PDT
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 24: Jupiter 3 Lakeland 2
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MetroI4News.com - The Sunday Chat Shows For July 26
Posted: 24 Jul 2009 07:05 PM PDT
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Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
As the debate over President Obamas health care reform plan heats up, with a decreasing likelihood that an agreement will be passed before Congress takes its August recess, his surrogates and opponents will be all over the Sunday chat shows trying to make the American people better understand their point of view. There are a couple of different issues on the agenda here and there, so read on and check out where Continue reading The Sunday Chat Shows For July 26
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LakelandLocal.com - Flying Tigers Split a Pair of Games in Jupiter
Posted: 24 Jul 2009 10:27 AM PDT
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 22: Jupiter 6 Lakeland 8
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July 23: Jupiter 14 Lakeland 6
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The next game is 7:05, Friday night, July 24 in Jupiter. If you cant make the game, you can listen to the broadcast. Continue reading Flying Tigers Split a Pair of Games in Jupiter
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LakelandLocal.com - Mission Notes: Lakeland Travels to Jupiter
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 10:42 AM PDT
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Wayne Koehler - LakelandLocal.com
The Flying Tigers are ona two-game winning streak as they travel to Jupiter to take on the Hammerheads. Get the news and notes in the Mission Report Continue reading Mission Notes: Lakeland Travels to Jupiter
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - PMoA Receives $50,000 Economic Stimulus Grant
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 01:46 PM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Polk Museum of Art is pleased to announce that it will be receiving an NEA Recovery Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced direct grants to 631 nonprofit arts groups, totaling $29.775 million as part of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Polk Museum of Art will receive $50,000 to be used toward retention and employment of outreach teachers and Continue reading PMoA Receives $50,000 Economic Stimulus Grant
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MetroI4News.com - Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 05:34 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/polk-neighborhood-stabilization-program-nuts-and-bolts/
Chuck Welch - MetroI4News.com
Some news is best delivered in bits and pieceslike our series of articles on red light cameras. Each commission meeting, each interview with the players, added a new view of the cameras and how theyd make a difference in our community. Sometimes, its best to start with the framework and add the details later. The red light camera series was a collection of traditional news articles, analysis, and commentary.
That will also be true of our coverage of the Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Polk NSP). Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to give $4.92 billion dollars to local communities to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties. Approximately $14.5 million was given to Polk County to purchase and rehab at least 61 homes in the county. That program became Polk NSP. This week the organization announced they were open for business. Familiar with the process to this point, we met with the two principles to discuss the project. Continue reading Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
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LakelandLocal.com - And a tattoo to remind me
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 05:00 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/and-a-tattoo-to-remind-me/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Chris Craig took a photo of his Serenity Prayer tattoo. Find out why he has one in his latest Religion in the City column. Now at Metro I4 News. Continue reading And a tattoo to remind me
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MetroI4News.com - Hello From Harborfest (with video)
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 03:59 AM PDT
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Darby Critendon - MetroI4News.com
This video was taken while on my vacation to Norfolk, Virginia and just happened to be during the annual Norfolk Harborfest event. Even though some of the event takes place in the harbor, the video is not of boats Continue reading Hello From Harborfest (with video)
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MetroI4News.com - From The Sunday Editorial Pages Along The I-4 Corridor
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 01:55 PM PDT
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Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
With apologies, this weekly look at the editorial pages across Central Florida is a bit late today. Sorrymy fault. Two of todays editorials from the five major newspapers along the corridor bring up the first human moon landing four decades ago tomorrow, while one looks at continued concerns with the Florida Department of Children and Families, one questions the idea ofPresident Obama asking Congressto pass one to two trillion dollars in proposals before heading home Continue reading From The Sunday Editorial Pages Along The I-4 Corridor
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Photos from July SummerJamz at Polk Theatre
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 09:15 AM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Friday night I went to SummerJamz #2 at Polk Theatre, a joint venture between Florida Dance Theatre and Polk Theatre. It was a great show, but I was disappointed by the low turnout. Maybe its just because its the summer and people are out of town. Ill do a better job of reminding everyone about the one coming up on August 14. In the meantime, here are a couple of photos. Continue reading Photos from July SummerJamz at Polk Theatre
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LakelandLocal.com - Dinner Games Lakeland Minute
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 06:43 AM PDT
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Darby Critendon - LakelandLocal.com
Dinner Game How many can you leave on the board without cheating? (Look for a new video tomorow at Metro I-4 News.) Continue reading Dinner Games Lakeland Minute
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LakelandLocal.com - Sunscreen
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/sunscreen/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Sunscreen
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MetroI4News.com - Religion in the City: Despite Me
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 04:18 AM PDT
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Chris Craig - MetroI4News.com
In the social service world, one of the greatest challenges is finding the energy to delineate which clients are in true need of help and which ones are simply sponges of the social service wheel. Take a look inside to find one of Craigs inspirations that helps him in his work Continue reading Religion in the City: Despite Me
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MetroI4News.com - The 1990s from Tom Hagerty
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 03:19 AM PDT
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Chuck Welch - MetroI4News.com
Tom Hagertys photographs are a Central Florida favorite. This is our third collection in his Black and White series of photos from outside the region. Take a peek inside for three of our favorites and a link to the rest Continue reading The 1990s from Tom Hagerty
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LakelandLocal.com - Stone Crab Nine Run 8th Buries Lakeland
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 02:59 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/stone-crab-nine-run-8th-buries-lakeland/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Michael Bertram hit for the cycle,
the teams first player to do so since 98
July 18: Dunedin 12 Lakeland 11
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June 14th photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Stone Crab Nine Run 8th Buries Lakeland
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LakelandLocal.com - Stone Crabs Travel to Lakeland
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 01:53 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/stone-crabs-travel-to-lakeland/
Wayne Koehler - LakelandLocal.com
Wayne Koehler has all the numbers and notes as the Charlotte Stone Crabs travel to Lakeland for a four game homestand. The Stone Crabs are the newest team in the league and the FSL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Game one is tonight at 6pm. and the series continues Sunday at 6, and Monday and Tuesday at 7 to round out the series. Continue reading Stone Crabs Travel to Lakeland
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LakelandLocal.com - Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 09:33 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/polk-neighborhood-stabilization-program-nuts-and-bolts/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Some news is best delivered in bits and pieceslike our series of articles on red light cameras. Each commission meeting, each interview with the players, added a new view of the cameras and how theyd make a difference in our community. Sometimes, its best to start with the framework and add the details later. The red light camera series was a collection of traditional news articles, analysis, and commentary.
That will also be true of our coverage of the Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Polk NSP). Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to give $4.92 billion dollars to local communities to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties. Approximately $14.5 million was given to Polk County to purchase and rehab at least 61 homes in the county. That program became Polk NSP. This week the organization announced they were open for business. Familiar with the process to this point, we met with the two principles to discuss the project. Continue reading Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
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MetroI4News.com - How the Moon Landing Felt From the Phu Cuong Bridge
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 07:50 AM PDT
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Billy Townsend - MetroI4News.com
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11. For my father, Bill Townsend Jr., this entire summer marks the 40th anniversary of his service in Vietnam. In about three weeks, hell mark the 40th anniversary of the wound he suffered that ended his tour after about four months. Over the years, the story I heard Dad tell most often recounted the strange duty he was performing when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. My mother, my sister, and I convinced him to finally write it down. I think it will speak for itself. Enjoy.
The moon landing would occur at 4:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time on July 20th, 1969, according to the spate of old news reruns and modern specials Ive seen as part of the 40th anniversary. In my world, the touchdown happened at 0317 military timejust past three oclock in the morningon July 21st. The waning moon had set, and the meager lights of a nearby town were almost nonexistent. It was very dark. Continue reading How the Moon Landing Felt From the Phu Cuong Bridge
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LakelandLocal.com - How the Moon Landing Felt from Phu Cuong Bridge
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 07:47 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/after-moonset-on-the-phu-cuong-bridge/
Billy Townsend - LakelandLocal.com
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11. For my father, Bill Townsend Jr., this entire summer marks the 40th anniversary of his service in Vietnam. In about three weeks, hell mark the 40th anniversary of the wound he suffered that ended his tour after about four months. Over the years, the story I heard Dad tell most often recounted the strange duty he was performing when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. My mother, my sister, and I convinced him to finally write it down. I think it will speak for itself. Enjoy.
The moon landing would occur at 4:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time on July 20th, 1969, according to the spate of old news reruns and modern specials Ive seen as part of the 40th anniversary. In my world, the touchdown happened at 0317 military timejust past three oclock in the morningon July 21st. The waning moon had set, and the meager lights of a nearby town were almost nonexistent. It was very dark. Continue reading How the Moon Landing Felt from Phu Cuong Bridge
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Takes Rubber Match Against Dunedin 11-8
Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:25 PM PDT
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 17: Dunedin 8 Lakeland 11 Box Score | Game Recap 123456789RHE Dunedin201001050891 Lakeland04003220x11142
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MetroI4News.com - The Sunday Chat Shows For July 19
Posted: 17 Jul 2009 03:08 PM PDT
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Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com The Senate confirmation hearings for President Obamas first United States Supreme Court justice candidate and his health care reform plan topped the news scene this week, so obviously those issues will take much of the discussion time on this weekends shows. Below are the details of who will appear, and who will ask the questions and debate the issues.
ABCNEWS/ This Week with George Stephanopoulos: This Week will not air this weekend due to ABC Sports Continue reading The Sunday Chat Shows For July 19
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MetroI4News.com - In Case You Havent Read It Yet
Posted: 14 Jul 2009 05:24 PM PDT
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Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
There are a couple of interesting bits from the world of local politics
First, it seems as though the Republican Party of Florida is clearly playing favourites in the race for Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
The Orlando Sentinel political blog Central Florida Political Pulse notes today that the RPOF has put out more than $146,000 for the campaign of Congressman Adam Putnam campaign on a variety of expenses compared to only $11,466 on consulting services for GOP primary Continue reading In Case You Havent Read It Yet
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Artist Coming to PMoAs Exhibition Reception
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 12:40 PM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
I hope youve been over to PMoA to see the new exhibitions. One of them, Silver Linings: Delicate Drawings by Carol Prusa is really captivating. And, lucky for Lakeland, the artist will be here for the reception on July 24 at 5:30pm. Continue reading Artist Coming to PMoAs Exhibition Reception
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MetroI4News.com - Religion in the City: The First 13 Columns
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 06:54 AM PDT
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Chris Craig - MetroI4News.com
Cris Craig wrote 13 Religion in the City columns for our sister publication, Lakeland Local. Were offering this handy list for those who might have missed a column or two Continue reading Religion in the City: The First 13 Columns
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MetroI4News.com - Ultimately, All Politics is Personal
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 05:06 AM PDT
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Billy Townsend - MetroI4News.com
Last week, over at Lakeland Local, I quite publicly labeled a letter-to-the-editor written by a Medicare recipient as the dumbest letter ever written to The Ledger. The author had railed against the supposed liberal takeover, blah, blah, blah, of US health care (I only wish) while simultaneously praising his own Medicare coverage and insisting that hes worked all his life and nobody better screw with it. Im paraphrasing, go see it for yourself. One commenter took me to task pretty thoughtfully in a pair of long comments he or she must have spent some time composing. I wanted to answer. Continue reading Ultimately, All Politics is Personal
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MetroI4News.com - Were Less Than 16 Months From The Election, But
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 03:41 AM PDT
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Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
While adjusting my digital rabbit ear television antenna (too cheap for cable or satellite), I happened to come across the signal of WPBF-TV from West Palm Beach, an achievement in itself. But what amazed me was that although we are still 16 months from the election, at least one candidate is running TV adsin this case for a legislative candidate. It is the first such advertisment I have seen this season.
It seems at least some Continue reading Were Less Than 16 Months From The Election, But
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Three Lakeland Arts Orgs Nominated for Nickelodeon Parents Pick Awards
Posted: 22 Jun 2009 08:03 AM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
I recently found out that Polk Museum of Art had been nominated for the Nickelodeon Parents Pick Awards, and while I was doing research to find out exactly which categories the Museum was in, I discovered that two other Lakeland arts organizations have also been nominated for the Tampa area: Explorations V Childrens Museum and Florida Dance Theatre. PMoA and Explorations V are both up for votes in the Best Art Class Continue reading Three Lakeland Arts Orgs Nominated for Nickelodeon Parents Pick Awards
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Studio 305 Presents Second Theatrical Production
Posted: 10 Jun 2009 05:00 AM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about Studio 305, the new theater group operating out of Florida Dance Theatre on Main Street. I went to one of the performances of A Zoo Story, and I was really impressed. The story was enthralling and well presented. Im not a good judge of stage acting since Ive not been to a lot of theatre, so I cant really comment on that Continue reading Studio 305 Presents Second Theatrical Production
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Art-O-Mat at PMoA
Posted: 09 Jun 2009 07:36 AM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Todays short but sweet post: Polk Museum of Art has a fun new toy in its lobby. Its an Art-O-Mat an old cigarette machine that has been refurbished to dispense original pieces of art for $5 each (+tax).
PMoAs Art-O-Mat
Clark Whittington, the founder of Art-O-Mat will be at the Museum on Saturday, June 27, to talk about the machines and how artists can have their work sold in them. That Continue reading Art-O-Mat at PMoA
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Summer Themed Sidewalk Art Competition at First Friday
Posted: 01 Jun 2009 02:04 PM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Just for the fun of it,Polk Museum of Arthas gotten together with Explorations V and the Downtown Lakeland Partnership to create lots of fun stuff for First Friday (this Friday, the 5th!). One of the highlights is the sidewalk art contest for teens and adults that PMoA is hosting on the South Kentucky block (between Main and Lemon).
No artistic skill is necessary, no entry fee is required, and heck, they even Continue reading Summer Themed Sidewalk Art Competition at First Friday
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Studio 305 Opens With Edgy New Theatre Productions
Posted: 29 May 2009 06:32 AM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Theres a new theatre company in town thats operating a little under the radar right now, but hopes to grow into something larger. Studio 305 is a outgrowth of Florida Dance Theatre that intends to produce edgy, raw, sometimes controversial theatre pieces that give our local, talented actors a place to really stretch their talents.
I found out about the group through my involvement with Florida Dance Theatre and I just Continue reading Studio 305 Opens With Edgy New Theatre Productions
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Polk Museum of Art Announces Reduced Summer Hours
Posted: 21 May 2009 08:08 AM PDT
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Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Polk Museum of Art is going to reduce its hours for the summer again this year. These hours will be in effect June 8 - August 31: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays. Normal hours will resume on September 1.
Post from: The Arts in Lakeland Continue reading Polk Museum of Art Announces Reduced Summer Hours
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Find Shelter in PMoAs New Exhibition
Posted: 20 May 2009 06:20 AM PDT
http://arts.lakelandlocal.com/2009/05/find-shelter-in-pmoas-new-exhibition/
Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Polk Museum of Art is opening three new exhibitions in June, and the first one is called Shelter. Since Ive been having a hard time putting the concept behind this exhibition into my own words, Im just going to quote PMoAs Curator of Art, Todd Behrens: Continue reading Find Shelter in PMoAs New Exhibition
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LakelandLocal.com - Look
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 05:16 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/look/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Look
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LakelandLocal.com - Flying Tigers Boil Stone Crabs 12-3
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 07:40 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/flying-tigers-boil-stone-crabs-12-3/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Audy Ciriaco had 2 runs and 3 RBI
July 21: Charlotte 3 Lakeland 12
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photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Flying Tigers Boil Stone Crabs 12-3
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LakelandLocal.com - AERO NY in Lakeland
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 05:54 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/aero-ny-in-lakeland/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading AERO NY in Lakeland
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Home Sales Pick Up for June 2009
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 05:21 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-home-sales-pick-up-for-june-2009/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Sales activity has picked up for Lakelands Real Estate market with increasing sales since March 2009 recording 169 Lakeland homes sold in June. An increase from 156 homes sold the previous month and more importantly a 14% increase from the previous year. Our interactive map and the report from Realtor Petra Norris inside Continue reading Lakeland Home Sales Pick Up for June 2009
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Splits Stone Crab Doubleheader
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 10:20 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-splits-stone-crab-doubleheader/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 20 Game 1: Charlotte 7 Lakeland 2
Box Score | Game Recap 1234567xxRHE Charlotte1020400xx770 Lakeland0100010xx2113
July 20 Game 2: Charlotte 0 Lakeland 2
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - PMoA Receives $50,000 Economic Stimulus Grant
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 01:46 PM PDT
http://arts.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/pmoa-receives-50000-economic-stimulus-grant/
Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Polk Museum of Art is pleased to announce that it will be receiving an NEA Recovery Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced direct grants to 631 nonprofit arts groups, totaling $29.775 million as part of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Polk Museum of Art will receive $50,000 to be used toward retention and employment of outreach teachers and Continue reading PMoA Receives $50,000 Economic Stimulus Grant
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MetroI4News.com - Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 05:34 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/polk-neighborhood-stabilization-program-nuts-and-bolts/
Chuck Welch - MetroI4News.com
Some news is best delivered in bits and pieceslike our series of articles on red light cameras. Each commission meeting, each interview with the players, added a new view of the cameras and how theyd make a difference in our community. Sometimes, its best to start with the framework and add the details later. The red light camera series was a collection of traditional news articles, analysis, and commentary.
That will also be true of our coverage of the Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Polk NSP). Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to give $4.92 billion dollars to local communities to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties. Approximately $14.5 million was given to Polk County to purchase and rehab at least 61 homes in the county. That program became Polk NSP. This week the organization announced they were open for business. Familiar with the process to this point, we met with the two principles to discuss the project. Continue reading Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
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LakelandLocal.com - And a tattoo to remind me?
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 05:00 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/and-a-tattoo-to-remind-me/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Chris Craig took a photo of his Serenity Prayer tattoo. Find out why he has one in his latest Religion in the City column. Now at Metro I4 News. Continue reading And a tattoo to remind me
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MetroI4News.com - Hello From Harborfest (with video)
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 03:59 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/hello-from-harborfest-with-video/
Darby Critendon - MetroI4News.com
This video was taken while on my vacation to Norfolk, Virginia and just happened to be during the annual Norfolk Harborfest event. Even though some of the event takes place in the harbor, the video is not of boats Continue reading Hello From Harborfest (with video)
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Photos from July SummerJamz at Polk Theatre
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 09:15 AM PDT
http://arts.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/photos-from-july-summerjamz-at-polk-theatre/
Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
Friday night I went to SummerJamz #2 at Polk Theatre, a joint venture between Florida Dance Theatre and Polk Theatre. It was a great show, but I was disappointed by the low turnout. Maybe its just because its the summer and people are out of town. Ill do a better job of reminding everyone about the one coming up on August 14. In the meantime, here are a couple of photos. Continue reading Photos from July SummerJamz at Polk Theatre
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LakelandLocal.com - Dinner Games Lakeland Minute
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 06:43 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/dinner-games-%e2%80%93-lakeland-minute/
Darby Critendon - LakelandLocal.com
Dinner Game How many can you leave on the board without cheating? (Look for a new video tomorow at Metro I-4 News.) Continue reading Dinner Games Lakeland Minute
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LakelandLocal.com - Sunscreen
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/sunscreen/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Sunscreen
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MetroI4News.com - Religion in the City: Despite Me
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 04:18 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/religion-in-the-city-despite-me/
Chris Craig - MetroI4News.com
In the social service world, one of the greatest challenges is finding the energy to delineate which clients are in true need of help and which ones are simply sponges of the social service wheel. Take a look inside to find one of Craigs inspirations that helps him in his work Continue reading Religion in the City: Despite Me
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MetroI4News.com - The 1990s from Tom Hagerty
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 03:19 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/the-1990s-from-tom-hagerty/
Chuck Welch - MetroI4News.com
Tom Hagertys photographs are a Central Florida favorite. This is our third collection in his Black and White series of photos from outside the region. Take a peek inside for three of our favorites and a link to the rest Continue reading The 1990s from Tom Hagerty
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LakelandLocal.com - Stone Crab Nine Run 8th Buries Lakeland
Posted: 19 Jul 2009 02:59 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/stone-crab-nine-run-8th-buries-lakeland/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Michael Bertram hit for the cycle,
the teams first player to do so since 98
July 18: Dunedin 12 Lakeland 11
Game story | Box Score | Game Recap 123456789RHE Charlotte000000000011 Lakeland20002000x460
June 14th photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Stone Crab Nine Run 8th Buries Lakeland
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LakelandLocal.com - Stone Crabs Travel to Lakeland
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 01:53 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/stone-crabs-travel-to-lakeland/
Wayne Koehler - LakelandLocal.com
Wayne Koehler has all the numbers and notes as the Charlotte Stone Crabs travel to Lakeland for a four game homestand. The Stone Crabs are the newest team in the league and the FSL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Game one is tonight at 6pm. and the series continues Sunday at 6, and Monday and Tuesday at 7 to round out the series. Continue reading Stone Crabs Travel to Lakeland
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MetroI4News.com - How the Moon Landing Felt From the Phu Cuong Bridge
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 07:50 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/after-moonset-on-the-phu-cuong-bridge/
Billy Townsend - MetroI4News.com
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11. For my father, Bill Townsend Jr., this entire summer marks the 40th anniversary of his service in Vietnam. In about three weeks, hell mark the 40th anniversary of the wound he suffered that ended his tour after about four months. Over the years, the story I heard Dad tell most often recounted the strange duty he was performing when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. My mother, my sister, and I convinced him to finally write it down. I think it will speak for itself. Enjoy.
The moon landing would occur at 4:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time on July 20th, 1969, according to the spate of old news reruns and modern specials Ive seen as part of the 40th anniversary. In my world, the touchdown happened at 0317 military timejust past three oclock in the morningon July 21st. The waning moon had set, and the meager lights of a nearby town were almost nonexistent. It was very dark. Continue reading How the Moon Landing Felt From the Phu Cuong Bridge
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LakelandLocal.com - Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 09:33 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/polk-neighborhood-stabilization-program-nuts-and-bolts/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Some news is best delivered in bits and pieceslike our series of articles on red light cameras. Each commission meeting, each interview with the players, added a new view of the cameras and how theyd make a difference in our community. Sometimes, its best to start with the framework and add the details later. The red light camera series was a collection of traditional news articles, analysis, and commentary.
That will also be true of our coverage of the Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Polk NSP). Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to give $4.92 billion dollars to local communities to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties. Approximately $14.5 million was given to Polk County to purchase and rehab at least 61 homes in the county. That program became Polk NSP. This week the organization announced they were open for business. Familiar with the process to this point, we met with the two principles to discuss the project. Continue reading Polk Neighborhood Stabilization Program Nuts and Bolts
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MetroI4News.com - How the Moon Landing Felt on the Phu Cuong Bridge
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 07:50 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/after-moonset-on-the-phu-cuong-bridge/
Billy Townsend - MetroI4News.com
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11. For my father, Bill Townsend Jr., this entire summer marks the 40th anniversary of his service in Vietnam. In about three weeks, hell mark the 40th anniversary of the wound he suffered that ended his tour after about four months. Over the years, the story I heard Dad tell most often recounted the strange duty he was performing when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. My mother, my sister, and I convinced him to finally write it down. I think it will speak for itself. Enjoy.
The moon landing would occur at 4:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time on July 20th, 1969, according to the spate of old news reruns and modern specials Ive seen as part of the 40th anniversary. In my world, the touchdown happened at 0317 military timejust past three oclock in the morningon July 21st. The waning moon had set, and the meager lights of a nearby town were almost nonexistent. It was very dark. Continue reading How the Moon Landing Felt on the Phu Cuong Bridge
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LakelandLocal.com - How the Moon Landing Felt from Phu Cuong Bridge
Posted: 18 Jul 2009 07:47 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/after-moonset-on-the-phu-cuong-bridge/
Billy Townsend - LakelandLocal.com
Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11. For my father, Bill Townsend Jr., this entire summer marks the 40th anniversary of his service in Vietnam. In about three weeks, hell mark the 40th anniversary of the wound he suffered that ended his tour after about four months. Over the years, the story I heard Dad tell most often recounted the strange duty he was performing when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. My mother, my sister, and I convinced him to finally write it down. I think it will speak for itself. Enjoy.
The moon landing would occur at 4:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time on July 20th, 1969, according to the spate of old news reruns and modern specials Ive seen as part of the 40th anniversary. In my world, the touchdown happened at 0317 military timejust past three oclock in the morningon July 21st. The waning moon had set, and the meager lights of a nearby town were almost nonexistent. It was very dark. Continue reading How the Moon Landing Felt from Phu Cuong Bridge
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Takes Rubber Match Against Dunedin 11-8
Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:25 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-takes-rubber-match-against-dunedin-11-8/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 17: Dunedin 8 Lakeland 11 Box Score | Game Recap 123456789RHE Dunedin201001050891 Lakeland04003220x11142
Continue reading Lakeland Takes Rubber Match Against Dunedin 11-8
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MetroI4News.com - The Sunday Chat Shows For July 19
Posted: 17 Jul 2009 03:08 PM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/the-sunday-chat-shows-for-july-19/
Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com The Senate confirmation hearings for President Obamas first United States Supreme Court justice candidate and his health care reform plan topped the news scene this week, so obviously those issues will take much of the discussion time on this weekends shows. Below are the details of who will appear, and who will ask the questions and debate the issues.
ABCNEWS/ This Week with George Stephanopoulos: This Week will not air this weekend due to ABC Sports Continue reading The Sunday Chat Shows For July 19
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LakelandLocal.com - Shoes for Industry
Posted: 17 Jul 2009 06:03 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/shoes-for-industry/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Shoes for Industry
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Beats Dunedin 4-0
Posted: 16 Jul 2009 09:10 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-beats-dunedin-4-0/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 16: Dunedin 0 Lakeland 4 Box Score | Game Recap 123456789RHE Dunedin000000000011 Lakeland20002000x460
Continue reading Lakeland Beats Dunedin 4-0
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland New Home Listings are Now Biweekly
Posted: 16 Jul 2009 06:11 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-new-home-listings-are-now-biweekly/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
After a short hiatus, the Lakeland New Home Listings have returned to Lakeland Local. From this point forward were making the maps biweekly. This map covers homes newly listed during the period 06/28 to 07/12. Check inside for the map and easy Google Street Views Continue reading Lakeland New Home Listings are Now Biweekly
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LakelandLocal.com - Must Have Been a Spitter
Posted: 16 Jul 2009 05:55 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/must-have-been-a-spitter/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Must Have Been a Spitter
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LakelandLocal.com - Blue Jays Soar Flying Tigers Stand
Posted: 15 Jul 2009 06:53 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/blue-jays-soar-flying-tigers-stand/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 15: Dunedin 8 Lakeland 0 Box Score | Game Recap 123456789RHE Dunedin0000350008110 Lakeland000000000070
Continue reading Blue Jays Soar Flying Tigers Stand
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LakelandLocal.com - Morning Coffee
Posted: 15 Jul 2009 06:43 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/morning-coffee/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
See the full size image at LakelandLocal.com
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Morning Coffee
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LakelandLocal.com - Flying Tigers Welcome Dunedin to Lakeland
Posted: 15 Jul 2009 06:25 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/flying-tigers-welcome-dunedin-to-lakeland/
Wayne Koehler - LakelandLocal.com
The Lakeland Flying Tigers are back for a seven day homestand. The first three games are against the Dunedin Blue Jays. Wayne Koehler has his Mission Notes for the series Continue reading Flying Tigers Welcome Dunedin to Lakeland
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MetroI4News.com - In Case You Haven?t Read It Yet?
Posted: 14 Jul 2009 05:24 PM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/in-case-you-havent-read-it-yet/
Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
There are a couple of interesting bits from the world of local politics
First, it seems as though the Republican Party of Florida is clearly playing favourites in the race for Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
The Orlando Sentinel political blog Central Florida Political Pulse notes today that the RPOF has put out more than $146,000 for the campaign of Congressman Adam Putnam campaign on a variety of expenses compared to only $11,466 on consulting services for GOP primary Continue reading In Case You Havent Read It Yet
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LakelandLocal.com - This Time Rain Won?t Stop Us
Posted: 14 Jul 2009 12:50 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/this-time-rain-wont-stop-us/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
After our last two rain-outs, SPCA, Inc is kind enough to host us in their indoor Education Center!
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Time:6:30pm 9:00pm
Location: 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL 33813
(Off of S. Florida Avenue just off the road next to Sonnys BBQ in South Lakeland
For more information email: polknetizens@gmail.com
Get tweetup info by following @polknetizens Continue reading This Time Rain Wont Stop Us
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LakelandLocal.com - Rookie Pitcher
Posted: 14 Jul 2009 05:25 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/rookie-pitcher/
Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
Giovany Soto pitches for the Gulf Coast League Tigers
The Tigers field a team in the rookie player Gulf Coast League. Often played in the heat of the morning on fields that lack true stands, fans rarely take the time to see the games. Thats too bad, as some of these players will make the big show.
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local Continue reading Rookie Pitcher
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Drops the Final Game in Brevard County 7-0
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 11:24 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-drops-the-final-game-in-brevard-county-7-0/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 13: Lakeland 0 Brevard County 7 Box Score | Game Recap 123456789RHE Lakeland000000000021 Brevard County10100212x7130
Continue reading Lakeland Drops the Final Game in Brevard County 7-0
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Arts.LakelandLocal.com - Artist Coming to PMoA?s Exhibition Reception
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 12:40 PM PDT
http://arts.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/artist-coming-to-pmoas-exhibition-reception/
Meredith Spresser - Arts.LakelandLocal.com
I hope youve been over to PMoA to see the new exhibitions. One of them, Silver Linings: Delicate Drawings by Carol Prusa is really captivating. And, lucky for Lakeland, the artist will be here for the reception on July 24 at 5:30pm. Continue reading Artist Coming to PMoAs Exhibition Reception
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MetroI4News.com - Religion in the City: The First 13 Columns
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 06:54 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/religion-in-the-city-the-first-13-columns/
Chris Craig - MetroI4News.com
Cris Craig wrote 13 Religion in the City columns for our sister publication, Lakeland Local. Were offering this handy list for those who might have missed a column or two Continue reading Religion in the City: The First 13 Columns
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LakelandLocal.com - The Dumbest Letter Ever Written, Cont.
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 05:33 AM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/the-dumbest-letter-ever-written-cont/
Billy Townsend - LakelandLocal.com
If you remember the Dumbest Letter debate from last week, come over to Metro I4 as I respond to a commenter who had some thoughtful objections to my harshness. Continue reading The Dumbest Letter Ever Written, Cont.
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MetroI4News.com - Ultimately, All Politics is Personal
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 05:06 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/ultimately-all-politics-is-personal/
Billy Townsend - MetroI4News.com
Last week, over at Lakeland Local, I quite publicly labeled a letter-to-the-editor written by a Medicare recipient as the dumbest letter ever written to The Ledger. The author had railed against the supposed liberal takeover, blah, blah, blah, of US health care (I only wish) while simultaneously praising his own Medicare coverage and insisting that hes worked all his life and nobody better screw with it. Im paraphrasing, go see it for yourself. One commenter took me to task pretty thoughtfully in a pair of long comments he or she must have spent some time composing. I wanted to answer. Continue reading Ultimately, All Politics is Personal
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MetroI4News.com - We?re Less Than 16 Months From The Election, But?
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 03:41 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/were-less-than-16-months-from-the-election-but/
Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
While adjusting my digital rabbit ear television antenna (too cheap for cable or satellite), I happened to come across the signal of WPBF-TV from West Palm Beach, an achievement in itself. But what amazed me was that although we are still 16 months from the election, at least one candidate is running TV adsin this case for a legislative candidate. It is the first such advertisment I have seen this season.
It seems at least some Continue reading Were Less Than 16 Months From The Election, But
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LakelandLocal.com - Lakeland Takes Two from Brevard County
Posted: 12 Jul 2009 10:38 PM PDT
http://www.lakelandlocal.com/2009/07/lakeland-takes-two-from-brevard-county/
Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
July 12 Game 1: Lakeland 4 Brevard County 0 Box Score | Game Recap 1234567xxRHE Lakeland0300001xx440 Brevard County0000000xx060
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Continue reading Lakeland Takes Two from Brevard County
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MetroI4News.com - The 2010 Election - Federal And Statewide Races (UPDATE 5)
Posted: 12 Jul 2009 05:37 PM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/the-2010-election-federal-and-statewide-races/
Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
Here is the latest updated listing of individuals who have either filed with the Florida Division of Electionsto run for federal and statewide office in 2010 or have publically announced they would do so, according to media outlets along the I-4 Corridor. Many of the candidates have launched their campaign Web sites; there are links to those as well as other sites which include biographical or other pertinent information so you can learn more about Continue reading The 2010 Election - Federal And Statewide Races (UPDATE 5)
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MetroI4News.com - The 2010 Election: Florida Legislative Seats Along The I-4 Corridor (UPDATE 5)
Posted: 12 Jul 2009 05:35 PM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/the-2010-election-florida-legislative-seats-along-the-i-4-corridor/
Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
Are you happy with your state House and Senate representatives? Or do you believe theyve done a lousy job for you in Tallahassee? It promises to be an interesting year and a half, especially as we have another legislative session to consider before the 2010 election. Below are a list of the candidates seeking to fill the legislative seats along the I-4 corridor, as noted from the Florida Division of Elections Website. In the 2010 Continue reading The 2010 Election: Florida Legislative Seats Along The I-4 Corridor (UPDATE 5)
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MetroI4News.com - The 2010 Election: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk Counties (UPDATE 5)
Posted: 12 Jul 2009 05:33 PM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/the-2010-election-hillsborough-pinellas-and-polk-counties/
Robert Pickering - MetroI4News.com
Because of the amount of research and updating required, especially with keeping up with the statewide and legislative offices noted in the two related posts, I am focusing my look here on the immediate Tampa Bay area: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk counties. This information is drawn from the respective Supervisor of Election Web sites.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COMMISSION / DISTRICT 1
DEMOCRATIC
John Dingfelder (Attorney / Tampa): Campaign Web Site City Council Web Page Business Web Site Is serving Continue reading The 2010 Election: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk Counties (UPDATE 5)
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MetroI4News.com - Religion in the City: Gratitude
Posted: 12 Jul 2009 07:09 AM PDT
http://www.metroi4news.com/2009/07/religion-in-the-city-gratitude/
Chris Craig - MetroI4News.com
Today, popular Central Florida writer Chris Craig moves his column to Metro i4 News. Each Sunday, Craig will examine the state of religion in the city, and small towns, of Central Florida. Chris is not ordained in any church, and his columns do not speak for any churches or organizations where he might be affiliated. His work doesnt come a particular denomination, but mixes in what he has learned from years of study of religions, philosophies, and how communities interact with their faith. Continue reading Religion in the City: Gratitude
