Lake Wales and Polk County CARES, we are all in this together. by Kevin Kieft, President/CEO Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce Saying we are living through uncertain times might be an understatement, but it is no less true. For employers and employees alike, their financial future remains most uncertain as…
No Child Should Have To Grow Up In Poverty by Kevin Kieft, President/CEO Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce 870,505 children in Florida live in poverty. Of those children, 26 percent live in Polk County. These statistics are grimmer when you focus on Lake Wales. In the three zip codes that…
Circle Of Friends Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Of Treasured Friends Gift Shop by James Coulter Whether you are looking for antiques or jewelry, greeting cards or home decor, knick-knacks or any other various novelty items, Circle of Friends Ministry has a little bit of everything to offer everybody at their Treasured…
James M Weaver Named Lake Wales Citizen Of The Year by James Coulter A local attorney whose law office has been serving the community for more than 40 years was recently honored for his service by being named this year's Lake Wales Citizen of the Year. James M. Weaver, PA…
Gail Quam Retires After 36 Years As Principal Of Polk Avenue Elementary by James Coulter Polk Avenue Elementary in Lake Wales has a unique new tradition. Whenever a student meets their academic goal, they can ring the bell installed in the school courtyard. The bell is positioned so that everyone…