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A bond issuance exceeding $18 million dollars is contemplated under an agreement being considered by the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) at their next meeting Wednesday evening. Funds from the bond sale would be utilized for a variety of community redevelopment projects within the boundaries of the CRA, including the Lake Wales Connected plan. Under the award-winning Connected concept, the CRA plans to revamp several blocks of Park Avenue between Scenic...
Do you follow a Long and Winding Road? Do you ever need Help? Would you take a ride in a Yellow Submarine? In short, are you a Beatles fan? If so you won't want to miss the free Third Friday show on September 17, when Beatles tribute band Aggie Road opens at 6:00 pm on stage at the Library Park at 290 Cypress Gardens Lane across from the Lake Wales Public Library. Aggie Road will be followed by Almost There at 7:30. The scene will be accompanied by local food vendors to...
The Lake Wales History Museum will celebrate the community's history and heritage through the 45th Annual Pioneer Days Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23 & 24. The free community festival held along the shores at Lake Wailes Park features a heritage village that includes dozens of historical demonstrations of pioneer camps and early American trades. Activities are planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The public is welcome to experience, learn, share and buy...
Richard Craig "Dick" Adamson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Palm Garden Winter Haven. He was born January 11, 1940 in Middletown, Ohio. Dick was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired marketing director for CMP Dental. He was proud of his career in the Air Force, most of which was served in Germany and Washington D.C.; he was particularly honored when he received the General George S. Patton distinguished service award, awarded by...
Jacob (Jake) Martinez, 91, passed away at Winter Haven Hospital, in Winter Haven Florida, on Sept 3, 2021. He has left behind Lee Ann, wife of 51 years, and five children, Diane, Helen, Rose (Eric), Robert (Jackie) and David (Sara) along with eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren....
Beth Ann "BethAnn" Sperry of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 17, 1956 in Redford Township, Michigan to the late William and Clara (Rocheleau) Abram; she moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland six years ago. She was a Deli Plant Operator for Publix and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. BethAnn is survived by her husband of 15 years, Allen Sperry; daughter, Marline Backos (Leon); sons, Mark Setser...
Significant growth within the municipal limits of Lake Wales is driving changes in the city’s annual budget, which will see significant investments in improvements to city facilities while reducing the overall property tax rate. Despite the rate reduction, property tax receipts are expected to increase by $240,613 due to growth within the city limits. Several other funds are also expected to grow significantly from 2020, including sales and use taxes, which will jump by $...
A Polk County Commissioner is coming under fire for promoting a common ulcer medication as a cure for Covid-19. There is no medical or clinical evidence to support his claim. Neil Combee, who represents the northwest corner of Polk but is elected county-wide, asserts that "the government knows" that the over-the-counter medicine is effective but is covering it up for unknown reasons. He offered no explanation as to why any authority would do so but says that he "doesn't trust...
The City of Lake Wales Recreation Team is inviting families to a free Lake Night Cinema on Saturday, Sept. 4. Weather permitting, the movie "The Goonies" will be shown beginning at dusk at Lake Wailes park. Food trucks and other activities are planned starting at 6 p.m. The date was changed to avoid conflict with Lake Wales Highlander Football. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Updates will be posted on the Lake Wales Recreation Facebook page. For more...
Jack E Wymer, Jr. passed away August 26, 2021. Jack grew up in Florida with his mother, Rafaela and his sisters, Lily and Lucy. He learned to love hard work and the importance of caring for family and friends. A year after high school, he joined the Navy and crossed the country to his new home port in San Diego. He ended his 19 years of service with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was particularly honored to pilot an LCU for the USS Tarawa. Jack met his beloved wife,...
Maria M. Puentes, 90, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born February 27, 1931 in Matanzas, Cuba to Rogelio & Eduarda Brito. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Puentes. She is survived by her two sons James "Jim" Puentes (Jesse Cervantes) of Winter Haven and David Puentes (Terry) of Winter Haven, grandson Jamie Puentes of Winter Haven. Graveside service will be 10:00 am...
Ron Miller of Davenport passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He was born March 31, 1963 in New Castle, PA to William and Rose Miller. He came to the local area as a child with his parents. He was the owner and operator of Ron Miller Lawn and enjoyed going to the Hardrock Casino and fishing. He also spent several hours in the evenings with his blue crowned conure, Rocco. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Miller. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Rose Burry of Davenport,...
Woodrow “Buddy” Sharpe of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1931 in Soperton, GA to the late Willie and Della Sharpe; he came to the area in 1951. He was retired from Latt Maxcy and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a gunsmith, watching Nascar and working in his vegetable garden. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Velmer B. Sharpe; children, Steve Sharpe (Gaye) of Lake Wales, Judy Brannen (Ronald) of Lake Wales, Pamela Letchworth (Mi...
