Just 45 minutes from Orlando, Polk County's eastern-most city boasts the recent additions of major employers in
Civix, a property development company that is building a medical complex, a new
ALDI grocery distribution center plus the $40 million expansion of
Cellynne Paper Manufacturers. A long-time center of Citrus agriculture too,
Haines City made a key decision to lure more businesses downtown when it invested in widening sidewalks, installing historic lampposts and burying utility lines. City leaders also recently made a significant investment in the town's future by expanding the Lake Eva Complex and Railroad Park properties.
By Tracy Certo
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The Tampa Bay region is competing with 57 other U.S. cities/regions, including Pittsburgh, Memphis, Cincinnati and Oklahoma City, for a $1 million prize that will recognize success in attaining college degrees through the Talent Dividend.
By Diane Egner
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
When we asked readers why they read 83 Degrees Media, the response was overwhelmingly reaffirming and encouraging, with repeated calls for us to do even more stories about talent, innovation, diversity and environment. "GO! GO! GO!'' says one reader. So we decided to share a sampling of reader comments.
By Chris Kuhn
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Blue Thong Society chapters across the Tampa Bay region attract women who gather monthly to celebrate fun and philanthropy and to unite generations in the age-old battle to fight frump.
By Theresa Woods
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Polk County community and business leaders are scrambling to put together the government and private sector pieces necessary to respond to the surge of vacationers and investors expected with the opening of Legoland Florida in Winter Haven.
By Jeff Berlinicke
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Even a visitors' center opening at the end of May at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in eastern Polk County is all about playing sports and participating in sporting competitions for residents and tourists alike.
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