Grow Healthy In Lake Wales Receives License To Grow, Produce & Dispense Medical Marijuana

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January 5, 2017

Grow Healthy In Lake Wales Receives License To Grow, Produce & Dispense Medical Marijuana. They Are Looking To Be Producing By This of Summer 2017

Lake Wales, Florida – After a years of legal battles Healthy Grow/ McCrory’s Sunny Hill Nursery was awarded low THC and medical marijuana license. It appears the license will allow them to grow, produce and dispense low THC cannabis and medical marijuana. The City of Lake Wales is one of the few Florida municipalities to not have issued a ban on dispensaries. Earlier today information was released on what Polk County doctors are trained to issue prescriptions for medical marijuana.

The decision came down two days before Christmas. The Lake Wales company is now the seventh in the state to obtain the license. Grow Healthy lost out on its first bid for the license but ultimately challenged the decision and won.

Grow Healthy Holdings, LLC (GrowHealthy) currently an Atlanta based company purchased over 33 acres of property in Lake Wales, Florida to grow and process medical marijuana. That property is the old Sealy Mattress Factory on S. Acuff Rd. The nearly 200,000 square foot facility has had nearly a million dollars in renovations the facility has been transformed to support a large-scale growing operation that reported can provide medical marijuana from 2,000 – 12,000 patients.

The company has a few more steps in the works, and plans to be fully operational in their first phase by the summer of 2017.

Initially the company plans to deliver their product to their patients. A traditional dispensary is planned for the near future.

For more information about Grow Healthy you can click here: http://growhealthy.com/

This Day in History – January 5, 1933 – Golden Gate Bridge is Born

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January 5, 2017

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This Day in History: Golden Gate Bridge is Born

This Day in History – January 5, 1933 – Golden Gate Bridge is Born – It was built to span across the San Francisco Bay. DailyRidge.Com News

On January 5, 1933, construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge, as workers began excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for the structure’s huge anchorages.Following the Gold Rush boom that began in 1849, speculators realized the land north of San Francisco Bay would increase in value in direct proportion to its accessibility to the city. Soon, a plan was hatched to build a bridge that would span the Golden Gate, a narrow, 400-foot deep strait that serves as the mouth of the San Francisco Bay, connecting the San Francisco Peninsula with the southern end of Marin County.Although the idea went back as far as 1869, the proposal took root in 1916. A former engineering student, James Wilkins, working as a journalist with the San Francisco Bulletin, called for a suspension bridge with a center span of 3,000 feet, nearly twice the length of any in existence. Wilkins’ idea was estimated to cost an astounding $100 million. So, San Francisco’s city engineer, Michael M. O’Shaughnessy (he’s also credited with coming up with the name Golden Gate Bridge), began asking bridge engineers whether they could do it for less.Engineer and poet Joseph Strauss, a 5-foot tall Cincinnati-born Chicagoan, said he could.

Eventually, O’Shaughnessy and Strauss concluded they could build a pure suspension bridge within a practical range of $25-30 million with a main span at least 4,000 feet. The construction plan still faced opposition, including litigation, from many sources. By the time most of the obstacles were cleared, the Great Depression of 1929 had begun, limiting financing options, so officials convinced voters to support $35 million in bonded indebtedness, citing the jobs that would be created for the project. However, the bonds couldn’t be sold until 1932, when San-Francisco based Bank of America agreed to buy the entire project in order to help the local economy.

The Golden Gate Bridge officially opened on May 27, 1937, the longest bridge span in the world at the time. The first public crossing had taken place the day before, when 200,000 people walked, ran and even roller skated over the new bridge.

With its tall towers and famous red paint job, the bridge quickly became a famous American landmark, and a symbol of San Francisco.

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Lake Wales Little League Sign Up Information

Lake Wales

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January 4, 2017

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Theatre Winter Haven Presents “ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS” Starting Jan 12th

Winter Haven

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January 4, 2017

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Theatre Winter Haven Presents “ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS” Starting Jan 12th

Theatre Winter Haven located in the Chain of Lakes Complex at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, SW – Winter Haven, FL. announces the opening of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.

This show runs January 12 – January 29. Reservations can be made by calling 863-294-SHOW (7469), visiting the Box Office or by going on-line to www.TheatreWinterHaven.com. Ticket prices are $21 for adults and $17 for students.

Welcome to swingin’ England. Francis Henshall, a disarming and doltish man, finds himself employed by a local gangster and a notorious criminal. While desperately trying to prevent discovery of his dual employment, inspired insanity, high-low antics, and nimble wordplay ensue – all backed by live musicians paying homage to a certain Fab Four. BROADWAY HIT!

Adult themes, situations, and some adult language.

This production is Co-Produced by: The Mrs. William H. Fuller Family and Theatre Winter Haven’s Board of Directors

Cast of Characters:

Francis Henshall – played by Chris Rhoden

Stanley Stubbers – played by Yusak Comas

Rachel Crabbe – played by Sarah Woodsby

Harry Dangle – played by Jason Frier

Charlie Clench – played by Danny Baynard

Lloyd Boateng – played by Tony Murvin

Pauline Clench – played by Laura Modrall

Alan Dangle – played by Anthony Petrocelli

Dolly – played by Keisha Marie Gill

Ensemble: TJ Moore, Kadesh Lewis, Michael Deflice, Tammy Glass, Delany Glass

Director – Nicolas D. Judy

Stage Manager – Robyn Dalina

Costume Designers – Camille and Michael McClellan

Lighting Designer and Production Manager – Thom Altman

Set Designer and Technical Director – Derek Wyatt

Grove House In Lake Wales A Fruitful Escape For The Family

Lake Wales

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January 4, 2017

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Grove House In Lake Wales A Fruitful Escape For The Family

Florida’s Natural orange juice and citrus juices are a popular locally-made brand found in most food stores and is a 100% pure NOT-from-concentrate Florida orange juice.

Florida’s Natural not only produces citrus products but are also the owners of the Florida’s Natural Grove House Visitor Center in Lake Wales.

The Visitor Center is a totally free tourist attraction that offers an insight into the process of making orange juice as well as offering sample tastings of the company’s flavorful products.

The self-guided tour takes you from the past to the present; showing the evolution of the citrus growing and processing industry throughout the years using videos and several technical displays as well as a theater.

After the tour, you can browse the retail store for souvenirs and tasty treats and enjoy a stroll outside through a small grove on the side of the building.

The Grove House is a seasonal operation and is closed from Memorial Day through the end of September.

During the season, the Grove House offers fun and exciting activities for visitors and invites the public to join them for some wholesome enjoyment.

The Grove House Visitors Center is located at 20160 US Highway 27 Lake Wales, Florida 33853-2425
Call 863-679-4110 or 800-237-7805 x4110 for more information.

Hours:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM Saturday (Seasonal)
Closed Sunday
Closed Memorial Day through the end of September

A list of activities are listed below.

January 2017

4th: A Taste of the Grove House – Enjoy gourmet samples of Grove Store specialty items. Try new products, sample tasty treats, and discover inspiration for your next get-together.

11th: DIY Collage – Take magazine clippings, feathers, glitter, and buttons to create a textured work-of-art on a small canvas.

18th: Recycled Craft Workshop – Stop by for upcycle ideas for fun with your kids! Pull tab rings, bird house feeders, and seed starters are just to name a few.

25th: DIY Collage – Take magazine clippings, feathers, glitter, and buttons to create a textured work-of-art on a small canvas.

February

1st: A Taste of the Grove House – Enjoy gourmet samples of Grove Store specialty items. Try new products, sample tasty treats, and discover inspiration for your next get-together.

8th: Hand-Made Cards – Transform cardstock, glitter, and ink into beautiful hand-made cards for any occasion. Learn folding and layout techniques.

15th: DIY Carton Bird Feeder – Trying to figure out what to do with your empty juice cartons? Use paper, ribbon, and glue to create home for your feathered friends.

22nd: Book Review – The Woman from Eatonville, Florida: Zora Neale Hurston and her novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God. An African American writer from Eatonville, Florida, Ms. Hurston was part of the Harlem Renaissance Movement.

March

1st: A Taste of the Grove House – Enjoy gourmet samples of Grove Store specialty items. Try new products, sample tasty treats, and discover inspiration for your next get-together.

8th: Make a Magnet – Create a one-of-a-kind citrus themed magnet for your fridge or to give to family to remind them of Florida.

15th: Citrus Photography Workshop – Take a stroll through the groves with a skilled photographer. Learn camera settings, tips on angles and lighting, to help capture the perfect bloom. Bring your own digital camera.

22nd: Decorate a Tote Bag – Use fabric paint, glitter, and rhinestones to create a citrus themed canvas tote bag, perfect for carrying oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit!

29th: Polymer Clay Workshop – Sculpt polymer clay into cute citrus themed beads great for jewelry, decorations, and more. Take home and bake at 325° for 15 minutes for every quarter inch.

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday from Noon – 2:00PM at the Grove House Visitor Center for fun, citrus-themed events, workshops, guest speakers, tastings and more. Events are free of charge with supplies included.

Wednesday events are led by an instructor/facilitator and start promptly at Noon or 1PM. Geared for adults. Please RSVP by emailing the Grove House at [email protected] or by calling 863.679.4110. Class size is limited to the first 20 people for each time slot. Reservations are limited to no more than two classes at a time. Call for information on booking groups of 10 or more. Please let us know 24 hours in advance if you will be unable to attend an event you signed up for. We purchase supplies for each person in the class, and hold a seat especially for you.

Saturday events are self-guided. Drop-ins are welcome. Great for kids!

Handful of Polk County Doctors Take Low-THC Cannabis Continuing Medical Education Training

Polk County

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January 3, 2017

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Handful of Polk County Doctors Take Low-THC Cannabis Continuing Medical Education Training

Polk County Florida – Today Tuesday, January 3, 2016 Florida’s new medical marijuana amendment goes into effect. It means more people can use the drug and more potent strains are becoming legal. Eight Polk County doctors have been certified and more are being certified each day.

The constitutional amendment, which was approved by 71 percent of Florida voters, allows higher-strength marijuana to be used for a wider list of medical ailments. However, the true measure of what the amendment means won’t be immediately seen until a new set of rules are adopted and implemented by the Legislature and the Department of Health. A study found that there would be an estimated $1 billion in Florida medical marijuana sales by 2019 and surpass Colorado within four years.

What the amendment does

It allows the use of medical marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed physician. In 2014, the Legislature approved the use of low-THC and non-smoked cannabis for patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures and chronic muscle spasms. It was expanded last year to include patients with terminal conditions under the Right to Try Act and allowed them to use higher strains.

How patients can obtain marijuana

Patients must be under the care of a licensed physician who has completed the required eight-hour course and examination for at least three months.

Where can patients obtain medical marijuana

Currently no dispensary is located in Polk County. Knox Medical in Orange County and Surterra Therapeutics in Hillsborough County are the closest to Polk.

Here is a list of the Polk County doctors that have completed the 8 hour training.

Pablo Lam LAKELAND
Tommy Louisville WINTER HAVEN
Christopher Mondello DUNDEE
Benito Torress LAKELAND
William Vargas LAKELAND
Eric Vernier LAKELAND
Jeetendra Issar LAKELAND
Rekha Issar LAKELAND

The Lab Barbershop is Open for Business

Lake Wales

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January 3, 2017

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The Lab Barbershop is now open for business and still has openings for licensed barbers.

The Grand Opening on Saturday Jan 14th from 12-4 and will have free food, raffles, and discounts on all haircuts.

Stop by for a haircut at 218 E. Orange Ave. Lake Wales

First Haircut at The Lab!!!

The Farmer Family Has But One Mission “To Prepare And Bottle The Finest Wines For You To Enjoy!”

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January 3, 2017

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The Farmer Family has but one mission; “to prepare and bottle the finest wines for you to enjoy!”

But their mission isn’t complete until that bottle of hand-crafted premium wine is un-corked, its aroma smelled and its taste enjoyed.

Fiddlers Ridge Farms and Winery is based in Lake Wales Florida and is a local treasure. Company founders Gary and Cindy Farmer have been in the agriculture industry for over 30 years.

Following their namesake, the Farmer family started decade’s earlier budding and grafting citrus trees for Florida orchards. While busy with the trees, they soon began growing fruit crops-especially warm weather Florida blueberries.

Their expertise and success in growing blueberries led to a large surplus during one season and Gary, always up for something new, used this surplus to create his very first bottles of blueberry wine. The Farmer family and their friends loved Gary’s creation so much that it soon became apparent that Gary was on to something.

Today, Fiddlers Ridge Farms and Winery produces seven different wines, all hand-crafted using only Florida fresh and local ingredients. The lineup includes honey, peach and of course, their most noteworthy blueberry wine.

The Farmer family invites you to stop by and sample their wine at their wine-tasting bar and maybe pick-up a gift basket for friends or family.

Fiddlers Ridge Farms and Winery is located on the west side of US Highway 27, in the Longleaf Business Park, approximately two miles south of State Road 60 at 1750 Longleaf Blvd. Suite#4 in Lake Wales Florida.

They’re open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11AM to 6PM

For more info call (863) 676-8200 or email at [email protected]

Best of 2016 Polk Mugshot Of The Day

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January 3, 2017

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Every weekday around mid-day we will have the Polk Mugshot of The Day. The mugshot will be someone arrested in Polk County in the past couple of weeks. The mugshot along with the charges will be posted. Please remember these individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

This weeks mugshots will be a little different. These will be the best of 2016.

JACOB DAVIS
Booking Number: 2016-045500
Booking on: 11/27/2016
County: Polk
Date of Birth: 9/28/1992
Gender: M
Race: W
Charges

Violation Code: 810.09(2)(A).
Violation Description: Trespass Prop other than Structure/Convey – TRESPASS PROP OTHER THAN STRUCT/CONV

No claims to the accuracy of this information are made. The information and photos presented on this site have been collected from the websites of The Polk County Sheriff’s Offices. The people featured on this site may not have been convicted of the charges or crimes listed and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Do not rely on this site to determine factual criminal records. Contact the respective county clerk of State Attorney’s Office for more information. All comments and opinions are submitted by Internet users, and in no way reflect the views or opinions of this site’s operators.

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