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The Effects of Florida’s Unpredictable Climate on Your Lawn

You’ve got your house to protect you from the elements, but unfortunately for your lawn, it can’t go inside and shield itself from Florida’s harsh and unpredictable weather. So what can you do to help your lawn weather the stormy, hot or dry seasons? “When bad weather hits, there is little you can do,” said Ron Henderson, owner of Country Boy Pest Control Inc. “But you can alleviate damage that could occur by taking proper care of your lawn year round and… Continue

Added by Debbie Marshall on October 28, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Stop by and Say Hi- Lakeland Health Care Industry Night 10/26- Terrace Hotel

In the Healthcare Industry? Stop By and Say Hello at Wine Down Wednesday at the Terrace Hotel: Wed. Oct. 26- 4:30-8:00pm Raffle Prizes, Giveaways and More! Come early for complimentary wine, beverages, and hors d'oeuvers courtesy of the Terrace Hotel

Added by Senior Helpers on October 19, 2011 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Sisters, Help Me to Win a Recording Session with Ronnie Dunn!!!

Please click hereto listen to my video and help me win a trip to Nashville and a recording session with Ronnie Dunn!  I am so excited to have this opportunity and grateful to you for considering giving me your vote!!  I am a local musician and hopeful to generate a larger following with this opportunity so that I can make a difference in…

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Added by Suzette Welling, Mary Kay on December 1, 2011 at 4:08pm — 1 Comment

"Drop Red Gorgeous"

Camellia Rose Tea Room & Boutique has received a

 limited number of a new book titled, Tea & Scones,

 published by Hoffman Media, publlisher of nationwide magazines

such as TeaTime Magazine, Southern Lady and others.

We are so excited because Camellia Rose is one of only

 a dozen tea rooms throughout the country to be included in

 this beautiful book. Our "Drop Red Gorgeous" Strawberry Scone recipe

 is included! Stop in to view this…

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Added by Ellen Garrett on October 10, 2011 at 11:07am — No Comments

Susan G. Komen "Polk" County Race for the Cure 2012

Have You Heard the News?

We are coloring Polk County pink the week of January 7th, 2012 to culminate the first ever Polk

County Race For The Cure® on January 14, 2012.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® presents “Polk Race For the Cure”, a breast cancer awareness charity event. 75% of the proceeds raised will help… Continue

Added by Susan L Smith on July 22, 2011 at 11:11am — No Comments

Keeping Dad Safe at Home



New Quiz Helps You Decide If Dear Ol’ Dad Needs Help

Research shows dads won’t ask for help -

Quiz helps adult children have that ‘oh-so tough’ talk

 

 It’s one of the most difficult conversations adult children…

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Added by Senior Helpers on June 13, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Heat Can Pose Danger to Your Pet!

 

With temperatures on the rise, many of us don't realize that our pets can have trouble with heat too! On a hot Florida day, a dog or cat, or child for that matter, could be stressed to the point of physical illness just because of the heat. When engaged in outdoor activities with your furry companion please be aware of their heat exposure and consider some preventative measures like carrying extra water for your dog, taking frequent…

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Added by Mitsie Vargas DVM on May 4, 2011 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

How BigHarryDeals.com Works!

A famous businessman once said, "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The problem is I don't know which half!"

With…

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on April 18, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Register Your School, Church or Organization For BigHarryDeals.com

Register Your School, Church or Organization

Click on the link below to start raising money for your…

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on April 18, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Purge Your Pills Rx Drop Off April 30th!



Purge Your Pill Rx Drop Off April 30th!

Here’s your opportunity to start spring cleaning right in your own medicine cabinet!  On Saturday, April 30, 2011, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners will host the second National…

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Added by InnerAct Alliance on April 11, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Is dressing your pet right?

The American Association Of Pet Products reports that despite the recession consumers spent well over 47 million dollars in clothing and accessories for their pets for 2010. That represents at least 16% of pet owners bought some pet apparel. Considering there are pets on 71 million US households this is a very surprising…

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Added by Mitsie Vargas DVM on March 20, 2011 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Should You Sleep with Fido?

  In a recent Fox 13 news story they sounded an alarm for all the pet owners that sleep with their pets. They cited an article on the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal where the authors call out a concern about allowing your pets to sleep with you. Citing more than 100 zoonotic diseases that can be passed by…

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Added by Mitsie Vargas DVM on February 23, 2011 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Weird things our pets eat...

 

 



I just treated a case where a dog ingested a whole bag of hersheys kisses, aluminum foil and all! The dog as big and after inducing vomit we recover all the offending kisses but it brought to mind all the other cases where dogs and cats have eaten strange things like plastic flowers,dvd covers,earrings and coins.



Why do our pets eat these weird things in…

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Added by Mitsie Vargas DVM on February 16, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

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Manufactured and Mobile

Dream Homes!  



Live "YOUR" happily ever after 

in "YOUR" magical dream home close to

Florida's Disney World!
 



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Added by Pam Thompson on February 1, 2011 at 11:31am — No Comments

ATM Safety

Protect your personal identification number (PIN). Do not write it on the back of your card or somewhere visible. Stand directly in front of the ATM when entering the number so that no one can look over your shoulder.



Money should be put away as soon as you withdraw it from the ATM. Do not stand and count your money, conceal it immediately. Do not openly carry it away from the ATM.



Be ready to conduct transactions before approaching the ATM. Conduct your business quickly.… Continue

Added by Sharon Casey on January 21, 2011 at 10:41am — No Comments

...Thanks Again

Okay, so I wrote my blog about Thanksgiving and you may or may not have already read it. But I am here to write some more. As I look at all the challenges I face now, those I've faced in the past, and those I know will come in the future, I keep in mind all the things I have to be thankful for which make it all worthwhile.

I have a wonderful furry companion dog who keeps me company and brightens my days. And I used to have what I truly thing was the smartest dog in the world.…

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Added by Barbara L. Justice on November 20, 2010 at 11:11am — 2 Comments

Now Hiring - Assistant Maintenance Manager of a Citrus Fleet

Citrus company located in Dundee, FL looking for an assistant shop manager for in-house maintenance department. This position has potential for shop manager so we are looking for someone who is ready to take the lead. Must have mechanical certifications and a current CDL license is a plus. Our fleet includes Mack, International and KW semi-trucks. We also have a small fleet of buses (retired school buses) and pick-up trucks. In addition to these vehicles we have a large number of various… Continue

Added by Jennifer Schaal on November 22, 2010 at 1:02pm — No Comments

InnerAct Alliance's “Prevention Paints a Brighter Tomorrow” Fundraiser

InnerAct Alliance, formerly the Drug Prevention Resource Center, is proud to celebrate 25 years of prevention education. In an effort to ensure that the nonprofit agency will be able to continue its mission to help prevent the devastating physical, emotional, and financial problems of addiction, a “Prevention Paints a Brighter Tomorrow” Fundraising Project is underway to fund future education programs and awareness events.



Commemorative tiles are being sold for $10 for… Continue

Added by InnerAct Alliance on November 22, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Ribbon Cutting

Tapping The Vine is a member of the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. This Wednesday, November 10th, 2010, we are having a ribbon cutting ceremony.

It starts about 4:30pm if anyone wants to join in the festivities or come share in our excitement!

We hope to see you there,

Laura

Added by Laura Tamayo on November 8, 2010 at 6:29pm — 2 Comments

We Met and We Mingled!!!!



Woman to Woman Magazine hosted a Meet and Mingles Event on Tuesday, November, 5th at the Bean and Grape Café in Winter Haven. The Meet and Mingles events are always a great way to network and meet some amazing people in our community, in a relaxed setting. Although the Meet and Mingle events were on a hiatus over the summer months, the events are back and in full swing. …



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Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on October 8, 2010 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

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