Evie Andrews of Bartow decided after her first marriage ended that should she ever do it again, it would be on Valentine’s Day because it’s “always Sweethearts’ Day.” “I also knew there would be no chance my husband would ever forget our anniversary,” she says. So, when Bill asked her …
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So, what are you doing Valentine’s? As I write this, I’m not doing anything. I am not currently in a relationship, nor do I know of anyone to ask out for a date; or to be more precise, who would …
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For most of us, St. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is all about love, hearts and flowers. It’s a day we remember our beloved and shower them with love tokens, flowers, cards and candy. But, it didn’t start out so rosy. …
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Valentine’s Day is the time for love. If you have still not told that someone special how much you love him/her, then, what better time to say it other than Valentine’s Day? So go, buy a gift for your special …
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Members of First Baptist Hilltop Church honored the long and fruitful ministry of Rev. Robert D. Austin at his 21st Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, Dec. 8. The retiring pastor has served the church for 21 years, longer than any pastor …
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Bartowans really know how to party. And for sure, they are among the best parade-givers in Florida. This was proven once again Monday, as the Martin Luther King, Jr./George Gause parade came down Main Street. The annual observance included a …
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It is a simple solution to a situation many municipalities face when confronted with declining revenues: Turn to the private sector. In Bartow, such an effort is under way with the recent creation of the Bartow Parks & Recreation Foundation …
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Bartow has long been a city of unabashed tree-huggers. The City of Oaks and Azaleas has for the second year in a row been named a Tree City USA, a national award from the Forestry Service. Fourth graders in Brady …
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The Bartow Police Department’s newest unit, the Community Services Team, has a mission of improving the quality of life in Bartow, often taking on tasks that require time and attention not normally available in police work. When Police Chief Joe …
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Shirley Bazemore hasn’t missed the annual Christmas tree burning for more than 50 years, and though it’s a lot smaller than it used to be, it’s something everyone should see. In fact, Monday night, four generations from her family were …
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Samantha Bayarr didn’t know why she was drawn to the antique orchard ladder above the counter at Apple Seeds, a longtime home decor shop on Main Street. A frequent patron of the store, Bayarr asked owner Betty Wetherington if she …
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