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MI4: No Crist Marriage News Here for July 4, 2008

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (chuck-welch) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:28:07 EDT

If you read the regional news sites this morning you'll learn that Governor Crist has asked his girlfriend to be his wife. That's sweet. Good for them. I'll be the first to wish them all the best.

If Crist doesn't get the nod from John McCain to be his Vice President...I predict they ...

Polk Red Cross Helps Winter Haven Couple After Fire

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (polkredcross) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:06:35 EDT

WINTER HAVEN, FL (July 3, 2008 ) | On Thursday afternoon, July 3, the American Red Cross Polk County Chapter assisted a couple in Winter Haven after fire damaged their home.

Misti Chaney Joins Coldwell Banker Ridge Properties

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (visitors) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:45:33 EDT

Misti Chaney joins Coldwell Banker Ridge Properties

Kindergarten Readiness Test Training For Private Schools

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (polkcountyschools) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:40:43 EDT

All schools, both public and private, must administer the Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener Tests.

OK, I Admit It: I'm Finally Feeling Those Gas Pains

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (editorscorner) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:09:48 EDT

When I got into my car the other day, I started it and let out a sigh. Then I immediately regretted letting out a sigh because the engine was idling and I was letting precious gas slip away unharnessed.

Lakeland Local: FDOT Rail Traffic Evaluation Workshop

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (chuck-welch) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:02:35 EDT

Public Service Announcement The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites the public to participate in an open Stakeholder Workshop to discuss the Rail Traffic Evaluation being prepared by FDOT. This Workshop is to explain the scope of work and ...

MI4: Not Surprisingly it's Hurricanes and Fireworks for July 3, 2008

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (chuck-welch) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:44:42 EDT

State will pay Warren Buffet $224M to assure help in hurricane season and Hurricane Bet ...

Dow Got You Down ?

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (wealthmanagement) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:12:55 EDT

With a big down day on Thursday, June 26, the stock market has returned to the 2008 market lows hit in mid-March. It is important to maintain perspective in troubled times. The market is down lately, we have a large problem with energy prices, but there are plenty of really solid fundamentals. I do ...

Shaving Longhaired Dogs During Summer Months

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (winterhavenveterinarian) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:21:15 EDT

Each year, veterinarians, pet groomers and pet lovers have debates about the pros and cons of shaving a thick coated or long-haired dog or cat during the warm summer months. Personally, I have two of my cats shaved with the "lion cut" style for the summer. I believe this really makes a difference with ...

Polk Red Cross Helps Another Lakeland Family of Four After Fire

undisclosed@blogs.polkvoice.com (polkredcross) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:33:52 EDT

For the second time in the week, the American Red Cross Polk County Chapter has helped a family of four in Lakeland after a home fire. This is the chapter's first Polk County fire in this service year. In the last 12 months, the Red Cross helped 242 local families affected by fire, an increase of more ...