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My, how quickly things change. Just a few short years ago, restaurants were booming and cooking at home was something one watched on TV, but rarely attempted in real life. Then something shifted. In a big way. Perhaps it was the economy. Or a desire to eat healthier. For whatever reason, people wanted to rediscover the joy of cooking. Recognizing that need, Chef Warren Caterson of Sarasota wrote the award-winning cookbooks Table for Two – The Cookbook for Couples and Table f...
Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students applying to become Phoenixes. At only two-thirds of the way through the 2020 recruitment cycle, the University has received 31% more freshman applications compared to this time last year. This includes a 44% increase in applicants from out of state. The new numbers are a stark contrast to the current trends in postsecondary enrollment throughout the nation. Higher...
Event coordinators Larry & Cheryl Bossarte celebrated their 10th Lake Wales Car Show Anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 25. East Stuart Avenue was filled with vintage cars and cruisers. David Zimmerman took home honors and trophy for Cruiser of the Month leading the parade in his beautifully restored 1940 Ford. Car enthusiasts enjoyed watching a parade of participants exit the concourse after the event....
Linda Ann Haggblom, 71, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1948 in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late John and Melissa Mae (Martin) Misak. She was a horse trainer in New Jersey. Linda was a free spirit and loved animals. She is preceded in death by her brother Jack Misak. She is survived by her husband Vincent Haggblom, sister Doris Barrentine and husband (Lamar) of Lake Wales, FL and niece Victoria Heath. No services are scheduled at this time. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in...
Lansing "Lance" Poole, 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1944 in Miami to the late Henry W. and Frances (Jordan) Poole. He has been a resident of the area since 1993 coming from Miami. He was a retired Lieutenant for the City of Miami Fire Rescue for 24 years. Lance was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, a dedicated family man, an active member in his Church and the men's...
Mike Mahalak, president of the Mahalak Auto Group recently announced that Robert Boggess has joined Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM as Service Manager. "We are very excited to have Rob join our award-winning service team," Mahalak said. "Rob brings over a decade of Central Florida service experience to our dealership". Boggess said service customers today have higher expectations and it's the goal of his team to meet and exceed those expectations: "I am working with the Lak...
Lake Wales Charter Schools has a new tracking system for all of its bus riders. Called Reaxium, students are being issued identification badges that will check each on and off the bus during the school day. The new system has been in a testing stage for several months, and went live for all schools and buses on Jan. 13. According to school officials, the program will help improve student safety and efficiency in bus route management. "The new system will allow parents and...
U.S. Army Reserve Captain Alexander Vacha will soon be returning to his post as the director of the Winter Haven Airport, but first he has an important engagement to keep with a class of preschool students at the Lake Wales Family YMCA. Dr. Marc Hutek, CEO of the Coalition, said is thrilled to have the special guest coming to read. "We're so glad to be able to have such an outstanding individual take time out to come and read to our children," said Hutek. "Captain Vacha is a...
The Lake Wales History Museum will hold its next history bus tour from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 1. The tour will feature old Florida history, driving through the heart of downtown Lake Wales and beyond, stopping at historic buildings such as the Rhodesbilt Arcade, the old Lake Wales State Bank, Dixie Walesbilt Hotel, Bullard Building, Lake Wales Arts Center and more. Along the way, participants will learn about the historic district, buildings and lakes of Lake Wales....
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is offering free personal safety and self-defense classes for women; the next one will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the sheriff's operations center, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd. in Winter Haven. Except for July and December the classes are held the first Saturday and third Tuesday of the month. Each class is approximately one hour long unless more than 30 women attend. For every additional 10-15 females, an extra 15 minutes is added to the time...
Jose Arturo Cueva, 79, of Sunrise, FL passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1940 in Portobelo, Ecuador to the late Flavio and Petronila (Pena) Cueva. He was a mechanic for Honda Village. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Magda Alvarado, daughter Zayda Cueva of ME, son Arturo Cueva of Spain, step daughter Jazmin Bastidas of Plantation, FL, Step son Danilo Lazo of Ecuador, sister Dolores Campodonico of Lake Wales, brother Vincente Cueva and wife Graciela of NJ, and...
Billy Joe Barfield, 84, of Daleville, AL went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan, 24, 2020. Billy Joe was born on Dec. 14, 1935 in Crisp County, Georgia to the late Benjamin and Alice Barfield. He was a longtime resident of Lake Wales, and moved to Arabi, GA in 1994, and then to Daleville, AL in 2014. Billy Joe was an avid Georgia Bulldog football fan. He was a retired installer/repairman for GTE. He was of the Baptist faith. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his parents,...
CenterState Bank and South State Bank have announced plans to merge, with John Corbett of Winter Haven to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Their combination will create a leading Southeastern-based regional bank with a market value of approximately $6 billion. The combined company will operate under the South State name and trade on the Nasdaq stock market using the South State ticker symbol SSB. The company will be headquartered in Winter Haven, and will maintain a...
Enrollment is under way for the Lake Wales Arts Council Spring Semester of youth and adult fine arts classes, which start Monday, Feb. 3. Regular classes are eight weeks in length. New workshop classes will run monthly on a select Tuesday & Thursday from February to May. Enrollment fees are for the entire semester and include ALL supplies (excluding band/orchestral instruments and self-guided visual arts classes). Multi-enrollment discounts are available. Scholarship...
James Edgar Albert, 64, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born January 16, 1956 in Mount Vernon, OH to the late Wendell J. and Kathy (Klabough) Albert Sr. He was a construction worker. He is preceded in death by brothers Lee Albert, Ed Albert and sister Kim Albert. He is survived by his daughter Courtney Albert (Reid Middlebro) of Cananda, sons Jessie Albert (girlfriend Jessica) of Virginia, Jaimie Albert (Leah) of...
Jean Yvonne Bryan, 84, of Babson Park passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan.16, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 21, 1935 in Cedartown, GA to the late James A. and Nellie (Collins) Shaw. She has been a resident of the area since 1978 coming from Ft. Lauderdale. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales where she served as a greater. She was the past president of the Babson Park Woman's Club, and an artist that loved to paint. She is...
On Thursday Jan. 23 Legacy Real Estate Center, Inc. held the Grand Re-Opening of their new offices located at 218 East Park Avenue in Lake Wales. The event was attended by business associates, members of the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce, dowtown merchants and many clients. Legacy Real Estate Center opened in 2007 and has been located in downtown Lake Wales since that time. The Center is managed by Broker Dolores Vogel and has four sales agents and a property manager, all of...
Enslaved Africans brought their food ways and special skills such as rice cultivation with them during their forced journey through the Middle Passage. Dr. Martha Bireda will present the journey of African foods and food preparation to modern day at the Lake Wales Public Library in celebration of Black History Month. The Lake Wales Public Library annually presents a Black History Month program. This year's will not only be informative, but also tasty. Dr. Martha Bireda, Direct...
The president of the newly formed Lincoln Community Development Corporation is calling for Lake Wales police to start wearing body cameras to document interactions with suspects and the general public. Attorney Sara Jones said she also would like to see police get more training and make a stronger commitment to community policing to enhance relationships with citizens, especially in the northwest community. To discuss Jones' requests, city commissioners will hold a workshop...
The annual Crooked Lake Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1 to celebrate the rich history of Babson Park. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. lakeside on the campus of Webber International University at 1201 N. Scenic Hwy. in Babson Park. The event will feature live music, family fun, food trucks, history displays and art activities. The performance schedule includes: Bok Academy steel drums, 10-10:30 a.m.; Babson Park Elementary Chorus, 10:45-11:15;...
