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Paddle On! Lake Wailes Helps People with Disabilities Enjoy Water
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by James Coulter
Summer is right around the corner. Everyone should have the chance to cool off and enjoy the water, especially those with special needs and disabilities. That reason is why Paddle On Lake Wailes is being hosted this...
Lake Wales
New Tropical Mural Graces Downtown Lake Wales
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by James Coulter
The Bird of Paradise is an elegant bird that loves to be seen and loves to be heard, as the old Disney song goes. Visitors to Downtown Lake Wales will certainly love to see the bird of...
Lake Wales
Two Deceased Adult Males After Early Morning Hostage Situation In Lake Wales
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Sheriff Grady Judd and Lake Wales Police Chief Chris Velasquez will brief the media at 10:00 AM this morning, Monday, April 10, 2023, at the north end of Lindsey Place in Lake Wales - at the intersection with Tartan...
Lake Wales
Eggs Up 27 Serves Up Egg-cellent Breakfast & Lunch
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by James Coulter
Looking for a new place to have breakfast? Or lunch? Or even brunch? Want a place that's different yet familiar? New yet well within your comfort zone? Then you can't beat Lake Wales’s new diner, Eggs Up...
Lake Wales
Our Visit to Leader in Me at Polk Avenue Elementary
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Last week Carl and Kip, Founders of DailyRidge.com, visited Polk Avenue Elementary School to Explore the Leader in Me program. While we were just visitors for the morning it was exciting to see all the students and the great...
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Here’s How To Get A Free Dress or Suit For Prom
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by James Coulter
Prom is right around the corner. Need a dress or suit but can't afford one? No problem! You can get a prom outfit for free if you promise to stay away from alcohol, drugs, and other trouble...
Lake Wales
The Good Times Roll at Lake Wales Mardi Gras
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The Good Times Roll at Lake Wales Mardi Gras
by James Coulter
The good times rolled once again through downtown with the annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras last weekend.
On Friday and Saturday, attendees gathered along the shores of Lake Wailes to...
Lake Wales
Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches $18.5 Million Redevelopment for Downtown Lake Wales
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches $18.5 Million Redevelopment for Downtown Lake Wales
by James Coulter
In 1985, Robin Gibson remembers when the Lake Wales community redevelopment agency (CRA) was founded. Unfortunately, since its inception, the CRA was underutilized by the city, who, Gibson...
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Lake Wales Highlander Football Team Heads to State Championship
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The Lake Wales Football team is heading to Fort Lauderdale this morning! Their send off will include a drive by local elementary schools and the Lake Wales Charter Schools office.
Polk County Sheriffs Office deputies and the Lake Wales Fire...
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Eagle Ridge Mall Doing Better Than Ever Under New Management
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by James Coulter
Nearly a year ago, Eagle Ridge Mall was a ghost town like most other malls across America. Since then, it has experienced tremendous change and growth with nearly a dozen stores opening and the re-opening of its...
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10-Year-Old Frostproof Girl Needs Kidney Transplant due to Rare Disease
by James Coulter
Jessica Wilson will be turning 10 on Sep. 13. This young Frostproof girl loves science and math,...