by James Coulter From Winter Haven to Lake Wales, from Lakeland to Plant City, everyone in Polk County loves barbecue, and most cities host their own competition. This year, Bartow will be hosting its first ever barbecue event with Blues, Brews, & BBQ to be held on Sat., Jan. 14…
by James Coulter The City of Bartow ushered in the holiday season with its annual Light Up Bartow Parade on Friday evening. More than 105 units traveled through the downtown area along Broadway Avenue and Main Street. From school marching bands and dance troupes to decorated cars and fire rescue…
by James Coulter While the holidays are a jolly occasion for folks in this part of the world, for other people across the globe, their season is not quite as joyous. In the words of the famous song, "do they know it's Christmastime at all?" Fortunately, thanks to the generous…
Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair Sets Bartow A-Buzz for 31st Year by James Coulter It may seem un-bee-lievable, but Bartow has been celebrating its Annual Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair for the past three decades. This year, it managed to set Downtown Bartow a-buzz for the 31st consecutive…