Queen Elizabeth’s Gift to Lakeland

Since Feb. 4, 1957, swans gifted by Queen Elizabeth have graced Lakeland’s Lake Morton. It was an incredible act of kindness by the royal, who passed 65 years later on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2002. She was 96.   Historically, swans had always called Lakeland home. Early migration patterns from the...

Inside PMoA’s Rodin Exhibition

One of the 19th century’s greatest masters comes to the Polk Museum of Art for a limited time. Exhibition Stories – Bringing Contemplation and Dreams to Lakeland Lakeland’s Polk Museum of Art has been bringing some incredible exhibits to Lakeland recently. The recent Highwaymen exhibition drew crowds from far and...

Streamsong’s 4th Course Gets Name and Routing

Streamsong unveils the name and routing for it’s much anticipated fourth course. Streamong Links to the Past at the Chain A sprawling property consisting of 16,000 acres of former mining property, golf destination Streamsong opted to build its new variable play 18-hole short course, The Chain, just steps from the...

Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant

Young women from around the state will compete for glory, glamour and the right to wear the coveted tiara during the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant and Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Pageant at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Be a part of the grand tradition as the 86th Annual Miss...

Top 10 Places to Spot Wildlife in Central Florida

Central Florida is one of the best places in the US to spot wildlife. Visitors from far and wide always marvel at the sights of animals and birds they would normally only see in a zoo. Around every corner you’ll find surprises, and in every park an unforgettable experience. Polk...

Summer Savings at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

The sun is shining and its time to make all those great family vacation memories. Though our partnership with the worlds greatest theme park built for kids, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, we’re inviting all you families large and small to come and enjoy an even ‘awe-summer’ summer this year in Central...