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The Buzz About Beekeeping
DEERINGER HONEY FARM In addition to a population of wild bees, the state of Florida is host to some 650-700,000 commercial bee colonies...
Tara Crutchfield
Jan 2, 2024


Gentle Giants of the Sky: American White Pelicans
As our holiday seasons come to a close, Polk County residents and visitors are treated to a spectacular natural event: the arrival of...
Shannon Carnevale
Jan 2, 2024


Crave & Copper
It’s been four years since Crave & Copper first opened their doors in downtown Auburndale. The concept was born from the Florida Brewery....
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 28, 2023


Building a Bird-Friendly Polk County: Tips for Cavity-Nester Conservation
December is the perfect time to learn about the fascinating world of our cavity-nesting birds in Central Florida. These birds, including...
Shannon Carnevale
Nov 28, 2023


Your Polk County HUB
According to the CDC, in the United States, in 2020, 1,603,844 new cancer cases were reported, and 602,347 people died of cancer. For...
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 28, 2023


Who’s a Good Boy?
In 1972, two women interested in helping stray animals were introduced to each other by a veterinarian. This kismet meeting would mean...
Tara Crutchfield
Nov 28, 2023

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