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Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 1:52pm

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting about Poinciana Park, a new park opening in Fall 2013 in Poinciana.

Phase I construction includes a three multi-purpose fields, restrooms, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park, picnic facilities and parking.

The discussion of the meeting will include new athletic league possibilities and rental opportunities.

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Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, February 17th, 2013, 11:25am

Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Florida-- Trees, lakes, trails, wildlife- they're all things that come to mind when thinking about Florida's parks. Techonology, smartphones and applications, howeverm are probably the last things to come to mind- until now!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Park Services department has announced the launch of their new, free mobile application, which will serve as an interactive guide for users on the go at any of Florida's 171 parks, trails and historic sites.

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"Stop" signs to be replaced near Chain of Lakes Trail

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 8:35am

"Stop" signs to be replaced near Chain of Lakes Trail

Winter Haven, Florida – The city is making some changes to Avenue I NW near the Chain of Lakes Trail.

They say they plan to remove traffic "stop" signs for east and west bound traffic, and replace them with amber flashing LED lighting with pedestrian crossing signs will replace them.

Warning signs will also be installed for pedestrians on the Chain of Lakes Trail, notifying pedestrians that “stop” signs for vehicle traffic have been removed.

This change is set to take place this coming Friday, February 8.

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County Nature Discovery Center to close for the holidays

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012, 11:33am

County Nature Discovery Center to close for the holidays

Polk Co., FL-- Polk’s Nature Discovery Center will be closed December 22 - 25.The trails, however, will remain open the regular hours during this time.

Polk’s Nature Discovery Center is located in the Circle B Bar Reserve at 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL.

For more information, call 863-668-4673.

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Gulf Gate Library moves to Westfield Sarasota Square Mall

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 7:07pm

Gulf Gate Library moves to Westfield Sarasota Square Mall

Sarasota, Florida -- Patrons of Gulf Gate Library won't be traveling very far for services while a new library is built. A temporary location has been secured at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

The County Commission approved a lease agreement on a 20,000-square-foot space at the southernmost end of the mall, adjacent to JCPenny.

The existing Gulf Gate Library is expected to close in December and the new temporary location is projected to open in January 2013.

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Mobile One Stop this Thursday

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 6:11pm

Winter Haven, FL-- Need a little help updating your resume, assessing your job skills or filling out a job application? How about assistance with registering for or seeking out counseling services?

If so, you will want to attend Polk Works' Mobile One Stop event in the Winter Haven Library parking lot from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. this Thursday.

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DiOGi Dog Park to close for maintenance

Submitted by Jennifer Stanton, Producer

Sunday, September 23rd, 2012, 3:43pm

Bartow, Florida - DiOGi Dog Park will be closed for routine maintenance on Thursday, September 27.

The park will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 28.

DiOGi Dog Park was opened in 2007 in memory of Deputy Sheriff Vernon "Matt" Williams and his K-9 partner, DiOGi.

The park features big dog and little dog areas, agility equipment and shaded areas. The park is located on three fenced-in acres at Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 West Carter Road in Mulberry. Admission is free.

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