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Cancer fighter to get special honor from Tampa Bay Rays

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:10am

Cancer fighter to get special honor from Tampa Bay Rays

Winter Haven, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Rays are recognizing a Polk County cancer survivor and fighter as the team's honorary bat girl at this Sunday's game.

She raised money and pushed to find a cure for breast cancer -- long before she learned she'd have to fight the disease herself.

Now Winter Haven's Cauney Bamberg will be celebrated for her work by getting time in the spotlight with the Tampa Bay Rays. Bamberg has been chosen as the team's honorary bat girl.

Here's more from the Tampa Bay Rays about what that title means and what she's done to earn it:

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Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 3:19am

Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Carrollwood, Florida - Mail carriers will take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Residents can leave non-perishable food item by their mailbox and the letter carrier will pick it up. The food will be donated to food banks to distribute to needy citizens.

Last year, over 70-million pounds of food was donated across the country.

If you cannot leave food items by your mailbox, you can drop it by your local post office.

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Glide through Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes on a free kayak tour

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 9:37am

Glide through Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes on a free kayak tour

Winter Haven, Florida -- Three free kayak tours will show you the splendor of Winter Haven's signature Chain of Lakes.

A guide will show kayakers countless details of the Chain of Lakes and how humans have impacted the environment -- in both positive and negative ways.

Four guided tours will be offered this summer, once per month. They'll take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 18, June 16, July 13, and August 17. Registration in advance is required.

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Earth Day celebration continues at Bok Gardens this week

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 8:33am

Earth Day celebration continues at Bok Gardens this week

Polk County, Florida -- Folks from Bartow and all over the region can keep the Earth Day spirit going this week at nearby Bok Gardens.

Students are invited to participate in hands-on activities by environmental exhibitors from around Central Florida and learn about protecting wildlife, water conservation, gardening and more.

It's happening this Thursday, May 2nd at nearby Bok Gardens from 9 a.m. until Noon.

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Learn to improve your garden at Lake Wales' most beautiful garden

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 10:09am

Learn to improve your garden at Lake Wales' most beautiful garden

Lake Wales, Florida -- Where better to learn to improve your green thumb than at the home of Lake Wales' most beautiful garden, Bok Tower Gardens?

In a two-part talk, author and outdoor life guru Debra Prinzing will show you how to use local and season flowers, and then share the stories of farmers and designers behind the "green" flower movement.

Here are more details on the talks, including the date and times, provided by Bok Tower Gardens:

May 4 - Great Garden Speaker: Workshops with Debra Prinzing:

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Concert Under the Stars this weekend

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 1:29pm

Polk County, Florida -- The folks at nearby Bok Gardens have a night of fun and music lined-up for this weekend.

The "Concert Under the Stars" is an "evening of fun and inspiring performances Saturday, April 27 with our annual springtime Concert Under The Stars."

Is it Jazz? Folk? Bluegrass? Rock? Or a unique combination that becomes something completely fresh, new and original?

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