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Can't join us in person for this morning's Mayors Roundtable? You can tune in online to listen in as Polk County's local leaders discuss key issues shaping our communities! 📺 Live stream link: youtube.com/live/itoXSvR9ZY0?feature=share ... See MoreSee Less
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🎓 Over the summer, our Youth Leadership Polk participants shared their future plans for Florida College Access Network's #WhyApply campaign.Check out Adelyn's "why" below, and stay tuned for more stories in the weeks ahead! #TalentStrongFL #studentsuccess ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 We're just one week away from the 2025 Mayors Roundtable! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with local leaders as they discuss issues important to the future of our community. 🔗 Click here to register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t8f2hkj/lp/7af31977-65a6-4ae6-812b-73735f19e2e0 ... See MoreSee Less
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Hope you can join us for our Family Engagement Conferences on Sept. 27 and Oct. 25! Registration and more info at polktogether.com/familyengagementconferences#lovePolkschools ... See MoreSee Less
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Leadership Polk Class XIX had a blast at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale last week for their Opening Retreat! 🤩We would like to give a huge thank you to the City of Auburndale, FL Government Mayor, Dorothea Taylor Bogert (Class XII), for the warm welcome, and to our facilitator, Dr. Nick Hall from Mobile Team Events, for sharing his insights and building a strong foundation for the year to come. We're looking forward to a great year with Class XIX! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are pleased to announce the participants for Inside PCPS Class IV! 🤩 Please join us in congratulating this year's class!Julie Adams - City of Winter Haven, FL Chanel Bellotto - Skate World Lakeland Mark Bennett - Polk County Government Florida Sarah Bonner - Parker Street Ministries Kim Brunson - Watson Clinic Shambria Campbell - University of South Florida Sarah Case - Next Level Planning & PermittingEric Crump - Aerospace Center for ExcellenceKelsey Elmhorst Wesche - Rodda ConstructionShreemoyee Ghosh - UF IFAS Extension Polk County John Helms - Bartow Airport AuthorityMichelle Helms - Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center Lekia Johnson - City of Fort MeadeTravis Keyes - Member, Polk County School BoardIleana Kniss - United Way of Central Florida Jessica Lawson - Peace River CenterDavid Little - Cross Wired Electrical ServicesCody McGhee - City of Auburndale, FL Government Tracy Porter - Polk Education Foundation Darcee' Roberts - Southeastern University Mitchell Rodgers - Somos Church Laura Rodriguez - Lakeland Vision, Inc. Ryan Rogers - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Captain Rian Shea - Polk County Sheriff's Office Troy C. Smith - Troy C. Smith, Speaker, Trainer & CoachLauren Springfield - Lakeland Regional Health Tina Sweeten - American Red Cross Ax Torres - Pristine Remodeling, LLCJohn Williams Jr. - City of Lakeland, FL - Government Dawn Willis - Orlando HealthMarc Zimmerman, Class IV Chair - Visit Central Florida Sports 🥳 Congratulations, Class IV! We can't wait to see what this year has in store! ... See MoreSee Less
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Sept. 10 is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. If you are struggling with your #mentalhealth, resources are available in Polk County. Find therapists near you by visiting: polkcountybehavioralhealthresources.org.#PolkCountyFL #grief #depression #anxiety ... See MoreSee Less
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Reminder that our next town hall to discuss high school rezoning will be held TOMORROW from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Winter Haven High.The meeting will cover rezoning proposals for Auburndale, Lake Region and Winter Haven high schools. Please see this post for complete details: www.polkschoolsfl.com/news/town_halls_scheduled_on_high_school_rezoning_plans Auburndale High School Lake Region High School Winter Haven High School ... See MoreSee Less
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We are thrilled to officially announce the participants for Leadership Polk Class XIX🤩 Please help us congratulate this year's class!Tina Baugh - Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Leann Bennett - Polk County Public Schools Lieutenant Andrew Brown - Lake Wales Police Department Shannon Carnevale - UF IFAS Extension Polk County Lesley Chambers - Florida Southern College Cindy Collins - City of Lakeland, FL - Government Jessica Correll - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Gigi Cortes - Conner & Associates LLCSteve Crisman - Citizens Bank & Trust Maria Cruz - Talbot House Ministries of LakelandCateria Davis-Bruno, DNP - Lakeland Regional Health Scott Eilers - City of Winter Haven, FL Leprecia Fontenot - Coca-Cola Beverages FloridaCasey Ford - Winter Haven HospitalLaQuitta Ghent - Duke Energy Tracy Grey - Heartland for Children Alison Grooms - AdventHealthMajor Ken Hall - Polk County Sheriff's OfficeKevin LeVine - Polk County Public Schools Johnna Martinez - GiveWell Community FoundationCaptain Justin Minser - City of Winter Haven, FL Peyten Palo - Visit Central Florida Gerald Richardson - City of Haines City - Government Adam Riley - Hatcher InsuranceJillian Spangler - Boswell & Dunlap LLP Andy Stewart - City of Auburndale, FL GovernmentJoshua Swartz - IT Dynamics LLCAngela Walden - Prime Meridian Bank Frank Wells - Bright Community Trust Chad Barron, Class XIX Chair - Bartow Ford Company 🥳 Congratulations, Class XIX! We're looking forward to spending the year learning and growing with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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