'Lakeland' Blogs (36)

Dennis Hart Joins Artist-in-Residence Program

DennisHart-headshot.jpg Caricature artist Dennis Hart has joined The Loft Art Gallery as an artist-in-residence.

Hart, a Lakeland native, joined the program in April out of a desire to take his art “to the next level,” he says.

“I want to grow as an artist and I thought this would help…

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Added by Lorrie Delk Walker on April 29, 2013 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Brewz Crewz Cruises in to Downtown Lakeland

LAKELAND, FLORIDA— Craft Beer is all the rage these days, and the Brewz Crewz Craft Beer Festival in downtown Lakeland Feb. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. is a way to learn about and enjoy a wide range of craft beers from throughout the country.

This year’s event boasts a beefed-up…

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Added by Lorrie Delk Walker on January 29, 2013 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Wired for Faster More Effective Stroke Treatment

Dr. Duane Campbell & Dobin Testerman MSN, RN, of the LRMC Stroke Center

Stroke strikes fast. But technology is closing the treatment gap.

Technology entertains, organizes, mesmerizes, comforts and keeps us connected to the people…

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on June 26, 2012 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Subterranean Termites are a Household Pest to Fear in Florida

LAKELAND AND WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA – Unlike other household pests, termite infestations can be hard to spot. Hundreds of people go through their daily routine completely unaware that in the wall next to them is an active termite colony doing major structural damage to their home.

According to the National Pest Management Association, subterranean…

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Added by Debbie Marshall on February 22, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

National and International Pageant Queens Have Passions for Charity

Mrs. America 2012 April Lufriu and Mrs. Galaxy International 2012 Kellie Lightbourn will attend the third annual Hair for Hope, a “hairoic” cut-a-thon to benefit women battling cancer Oct. 13 at Michael Rose Hair Designs.

Mrs. America and Mrs. Galaxy International will be available for photo opportunities and autographs.

Lightbourn is no stranger to charity cut-a-thons. In 1999 as Miss Virginia USA, Lightbourn donated a whopping 13 inches of her long auburn…

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Added by Lorrie Delk Walker on September 29, 2011 at 2:54pm — No Comments

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Brings Pink Hair Extensions to Lakeland Hair Salon

Anyone can wear a pink ribbon or breast cancer support T-shirt. Michael Rose Hair Designs encourages Lakeland residents to be bold and add pink hair extensions to their hair in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The real-hair pink extensions are now available at Rose’s salon throughout October, and cost just $15 each. American Cancer Society will receive all proceeds from the sale of the extensions.

“Ultimately,…

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Added by Lorrie Delk Walker on September 28, 2011 at 11:31am — No Comments

HELP TRI-COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES OF LAKELAND, HARDEE AND HIGHLANDS COUNTY

Are you looking for web marketing products to help your business reach our target market? Click on this link and hear about these great tools and you can help Tri-County Human Services at the same time.

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4. My Video Webshow- your own tv webshow! create…

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Added by Lee Hawkins on August 19, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

DAILY DEAL Pay $29 for Unlimited, 24-hour Access and 3 Month Membership to TBC Fitness Center. A $120 Value!

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Celebrate contemporary fitness with this three month membership at Total Body Conditioning (TBC) Fitness Center, a unique all-in-one 24 hour private, state of the art fitness center, conveniently located across from The Lakeland Ale House. Getting Fit and healthy is something that can be fun, but it's also something which becomes part of our lives. TBC offers a… Continue

Added by Stevie Bergkase on February 18, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

How to Get the Most Out of A Meet and Mingles Event

The word "Networking" can make a few people turn and run away as quickly as they can. We have all encountered the "hard sales" types who immediately launch into their overly-prepared sales pitch trying to sell you on their company and product. That image is enough for some to shy away from networking events.

Woman to Woman's Meet and Mingles events are exactly the opposite. Set in a fun, relaxed atmosphere Meet and Mingle events are more about making "connections" than it… Continue

Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on October 26, 2010 at 3:06pm — 2 Comments

Meet & Mingle: "What is the Definition of a Good Wine?”

William Sokolin once asked that same question in his quote: “What is the definition of good wine? It should start and end with a smile." I wonder if William was with us at our recent Meet and Mingle event at Ric’s Wine Market in Lakeland. From the moment you entered the event, Ric was there to greet you with a smile, and after enjoying a sip of wine, you definitely had a smile on your face.

Our Meet and Mingle event held on Tuesday,… Continue

Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on October 24, 2010 at 11:28am — 4 Comments

The Lean and Strong "Recipe"

Funny.

As unique as we all believe we are, I find that there are more similarities than there are differences.

It matters not your gender, race or body composition. We all have a desire to look and feel as amazing as we are capable.

So why is it that 92% of us surveyed are not happy with our bodies and feel overwhelmingly tired and stressed out?

I see a pattern.

Despite showing up at the gym for… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 19, 2010 at 2:22pm — 6 Comments

Couple in Love Contest

We are Fishy Face Studios, a husband/wife photography…

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Added by Mara Gibson - Fishy Face Studios on July 16, 2010 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

How to EASILY train for a 15K.

Did you know that following a simple, 3 day a week schedule, just about anyone can condition themselves to successfully complete a 10K (6.2 mile) or 15K (9.3 mile) event? (in just a few months.)

The goal for completing your first endurance event is to finish.

No worries over times.

If you want to walk the whole distance, Kudos to you. If you're already running, then the walk/run method is exactly up your alley to… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on July 15, 2010 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Couple in Love Contest

We are Fishy Face Studios, a husband/wife photography team based in Central Florida.

We're so excited to announce our first Couple in Love Contest! Share your love story with us to win an love photography session!! If you’re already married, or just in-love with no plans to marry you’re welcome to enter too! Click…

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Added by Mara Gibson - Fishy Face Studios on June 24, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

So, you want to be a runner!

So, you want to be a runner?

Well, at the very least you know you had that fleeting thought a few times as you were trying on bathing suits in that awful florescent lighting that exaggerates the dimpling effect on your posterior.

Let's face it. Most of us really aren't interested in running because we love the action of running. I mean, besides Forest Gump, I really don't personally know… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on June 22, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Mayfaire by the Lake 2010

Photo by Lee Hawkins of Hawkins Freelance Photography

The 39th year for Mayfaire by the Lake! Saturday afternoon proved to be a great time for attending this special event that happens on Mothers Day weekend in Lakeland. If you have never attended make plans for next year "40".

Many great artists from as far away as NC! Many great local artists also as the picture above shows Jon and his wife Christine Boring. (Christine, the black and… Continue

Added by Deborah Hawkins on May 11, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Banishing Belly Fat-Creating a deficit.

The word 'deficit' conjures images of politicians on C-Span desperately hashing out ways to regain control of our rising national debt and ability to function in a healthy fiscal state.

Wow!

So many similarities exist between our national pocketbook and our ever-expanding national waistlines.

In both cases, in order to make positive progress, we need to create a deficit!

Call me simple, but economic and… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on March 16, 2010 at 9:59am — No Comments

The Secret to Banishing Belly Fat!

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "What's the secret for getting rid of my belly fat? What else can I do?", usually accompanied by a quick lift of the shirt for a brief jiggle and squeeze for a 'show and tell' of how bad the problem is.

Everyone is looking for the secret.…

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on March 10, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Absolutely Positive!

We all need to hear good things about ourselves. Sometimes we wish the people we come in contact with on a daily basis would give us a few good words, or a compliment, or a word of encouragement or even a smile. However, there might be times that just might not happen.

So why wait?

You talk to yourself all of the time. Are you aware of what…

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on February 24, 2010 at 9:49pm — No Comments

We have a little problem.

Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America.

But, listen carefully:

We don't have a weight loss problem.

Oxford University published these statistics in the International Journal of Obesity:

"Within 3 to 5 years, about 80 percent of all 'losers' have regained the lbs, and often gained

back a little extra."

Tom Venuto tells us that "According to research by the National Weight Control Registry, that… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on February 11, 2010 at 3:02pm — No Comments