Tua Pasta Proves ‘Molto Bene’ at Soft Opening
by James Coulter
Recently, I published an inspiring feature article about Blake Jones, a local chef who overcame his stage 4b cancer and opened his Italian restaurant, Tua Pasta, in Bartow. Jones was generous enough to...
His Battle with Cancer Could Not Stop Him from Running an Italian Restaurant
by James Coulter
He was diagnosed with Stage 4b squamous cell carcinoma of the left lateral lobe of his tongue. His case went from nothing to Stage 4b within...
Bartow Juneteenth Street Fair Celebrates 4th Year
by James Coulter
A rainy day could not keep people from staying away from this year's Bartow Juneteenth Celebration.
For the fourth year, the African-American community in Bartow celebrated its heritage with the annual Bartow Juneteenth...
Reminder: Polk County Parks & Recreation is hiring recreation coordinators to join our team at multiple locations!
Opportunities Available for Recreation Coordinators:Bartow / HomelandLakelandWinter Haven
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Leadership Bartow Class 19 Graduates 20 Members
by James Coulter
More than 20 people graduated as part of the Leadership Bartow Class 19 on Thursday evening. The graduation ceremony was hosted at Polk State College Clear Spring Advanced Technology Center.
Started in...
One Girl Was Born with a Heart Defect. The Other Had a Sister with a Heart Defect. They Both Won Scholarships to Pursue Careers in Heart Health
by James Coulter
Aubrey Warren, a graduating senior from Bartow Senior High School, has...
by James Coulter
Mystery, history, and fantasy. These genres and more were showcased at the inaugural Writers Block Party & Street Fair last Saturday in Bartow.
More than a dozen local authors set up booths along Sumerlin Street in Downtown Bartow...
by James Coulter
Nothing tastes better than fresh food, and food tastes even fresher when it's grown within a mile of where you live. Central Florida Abundance wants people to know that, which is why they started their company.
Central Florida...
by James Coulter
Which is better? Jeeps or Harleys? That question is one that an annual poker chip run seeks to answer every year.
More than 66 Jeep vehicles and 59 Harley motorcycles participated in the 3rd Annual Poker Chip Run...
