by James Coulter Culpepper's Cardiac Foundation protects people's physical well-being by donating automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Horses For Handicapped helps people's mental well-being by providing horseback riding for people with various mental and physical disabilities. So, it only makes sense that both foundations would support each other with one donating…
by James Coulter What's more fun than a parade? How about an un-parade? What's that, you ask? Well, it's like a regular parade, but more fun and chaotic. Downtown Bartow kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with its annual St. Patrick's Day Un-Parade during Friday Fest last Friday. Nearly 100…
by James Coulter If you were to observe the award-winning artwork of Beth Garcia, you'd probably guess that most of her subjects were alien lifeforms from another planet, especially with their abnormal appendages and strange growths. However, believe it or not, her sculptures, which helped win her best of show…
by James Coulter There's nothing Sheriff Grady Judd loves more than working hard to serve and protect his community. However, he managed to take time out of his busy schedule last weekend to go Jeep riding in Bartow. For the past decade, Jeepin with Judd has not only allowed local…
by James Coulter Shara Sowell has a heart condition. Last year, she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF), which is a type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heartbeat. As such, she knows the importance of having an emergency medical device like an automated external defibrillator (AED). So, she had one donated…