Lakeland Regional Cancer Center will host "The Robotic Surgery Revolution: A New Option for Prostate Surgery" on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 6 p.m.
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Area nurses came out and enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and $$ on May 6, 2008.
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Polk Community College (PCC) and the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Polk County are teaming up to present a multi-cultural event called the Business 2 Business International Expo 2008, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 31 at PCC's Lakeland campus.The free event will offer a day of great information all in one place, giving members of the business and non business communities a chance to showcase/exhibit their businesses and/or services. For more information call 838-2084 or go to www.prchamberpc.org
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Yesterday I opted to spend some time with a very special and dear mother, Earth. It seems she goes unappreciated all too often. I enjoyed the simple pleasures of uninterupted solitude listening to the birds chirp and tending to my vegetable garden. A day like yesterday is good for the soul. It helps to keep me grounded and focused on the true importance of life.
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AmeriCorps Alums of Polk County salutes currently serving and former AmeriCorps ("the domestic Peace Corps" -- Web site: www.americorps.gov) members during "AmeriCorps Week" (May 11-18). AmeriCorps Alums (Web site: www.americorpsalums.org) is a nonprofit organization consisting of veterans of AmeriCorps and supporters. Contact AmeriCorps Alums of Polk County via e-mail: jstemple@americorpsalums.org

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Adopt the love of your life today at the SPCA. Every pet is spayed/neutered, vaccinated and sent home with one month of Revolution!!!

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Darby, of DarbySea fame, took a stroll around Mayfaire and filed a video report for Lakeland Local.
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The nice weather is moving in and we are enjoying it. Once April Showers bring Mayflowers, we find ourselves throwing out what we have not used in a year. Proceed with caution. Although Clorox might give the impression of sparkling clean, is it really leaving you with a clean bill of health? According to new research conducted by the American Academy of Allergy, one in seven cases of adult asthma may have been caused by weekly use of common chemicals such as glass and furniture aerosol sprays. Think about your family, your home, and your planet this spring before you clean.

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On Monday, don't go to Smokey Bones for lunch or dinner. The restaurant was recently sold by Darden. According to an employee of the restaurant, the 3901 US Highway 98 N location will be closed all day Monday to retrain staff on a new menu and new procedures. The restaurant will open Tuesday at 11 am.
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Marigolds. That's what they were. Just plain, everyday, ordinary marigolds. The runts of the flower world. But I remember those Mother's Day gifts like they were diamonds from Tiffany & Co.
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