Visiting a land of antiquity and modernity, complete with stunning 3:30 a.m. sunrises, brings literal and figurative enlightenment.

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Picnic on July 6
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Robert Stackhouse is a renowned artist who grew up near Lake Juliana.
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Nicole Jackson is a graduate of Haines City High School class of 1990. She is the recipient of a National award called the Faces of Diversity Award. After receiving the award in Chicago at the National Foodservice/Hotel, Motel Show sponsored by the National Restaurant Association and PepsiCo, she was also honored with another award called the Outstanding Oratory Achievement Award (an online award). Nicole was asked to speak at the award ceremony and blew the audience away. She was rated as one of the top three speakers of the entire five days of teaching, sessions and presentations. Sen. John Mccain was one of the presenters during this event also. She is a wonderful young lady and should be recognized by her state and town for a job well done. Also should be presented with a key to the city of Haines City her home town. She is one in three in the world who was awarded for living the american dream.
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22 members of the Bartow Leadership Class XII graduate on June 16.
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My Daddy is the best because he is so much fun. He can throw me into the air and carry me around on his back. Even if he has worked all day and is tired he still will play with me. He let's me have ice cream and candy when Mommy isn't looking. He let's me be myself and encourages my artistic abilities by letting me draw and paint all over myself. He never gets tired of swimming with me. He will watch my favorite movie for the tenth time and he will never complain.Because he gives the best baths. He let's me be as adventurous as I want as long as I can't hurt myself. And most importantly he is always there to catch me when I fall and I know you will always be there to ctach me throughout my life. I love you Dada! Happy Father's Day!

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More than 300 minority graduating seniors from area high schools were honored for high GPAs.
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The fiesta theme was used for Polk Life & Learning's prom near the end of the 2007-2008 school year.
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Looking for the perfect scenic motorcycle ride around Lake Wales? Well the writers and editors of Go For a Ride Magazine have one all laid out for you in their June issue. The scenic ride is a loop starting at Highways 27 and 60, and follows the Lake Wales Ridge for 68 miles. The perfect day for this ride is, of course, June 14, then you can complete your day by enjoying the festivities at the Lake Wales Bike Fest. Pick up the magazine at your local motorcycle shop or at Go For a Ride's tent at Bike Fest.
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