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LAKELAND - Polk County's legislative delegation visited Lakeland on Thursday to discuss what would have been two of their greatest successes in the most recent session: securing $10 million in state funds for the University of South Florida's new Lakeland campus, and $500,000 for a nursing program at Florida Southern College. "I think we did a budget where we tried to reinvest in the state and spur the economy on," Sen. (The Ledger)
Fla. TaxWatch Spies Six Polk 'Turkeys' May 23, 2007
TaxWatch, a non-profit government watchdog group in Tallahassee, picked the new University of South Florida Lakeland campus, the Florida Southern College nursing program and several East Polk area park improvements ... "Since Florida Southern College's new four-year nursing program will begin next fall, it did not qualify for grant funding from SUCCEED Florida for established nursing programs," she said, in a statement released Tuesday ... "However, because of the critical shortage of nurses in... (The Ledger)
Nonprofit's Grants Reach New Heights May 23, 2007
5 million to Florida Southern College and more than $300,000 to United Way. Often, United Way organizations actually compete with community foundations for donors and projects. (The Ledger)
Lady Mocs Fall Just Shy, 1-0 May 21, 2007
The Florida Southern College softball team was eliminated Sunday with a 1-0 loss to Columbus State of Georgia (58-4) in the losers bracket of the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship tournament at Firestone Stadium. The Mocs finished the season 51-15 and fourth at the nationals, where they had seven starting seniors in a must-win game. (The Ledger)
Lady Mocs Triumph; Get to Play Another Day May 20, 2007
AKRON, Ohio - Under sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures, the Florida Southern College softball team recorded a 4-0 victory Friday over Nebraska-Omaha in the NCAA Division II National Championships at Firestone Stadium. The Mocs (50-14) will meet the loser of Friday's Lock Haven, Pa. (The Ledger)
More of this story May 19, 2007
She attended Florida State College for Women, earned a B.S. degree from Florida Southern College, and performed some graduate work at the Universities of Florida, Duke, and Maine. She taught public school for 43 years, beginning in Sarasota where she taught before three years, and then in Bartow. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Lady Mocs Tumble to Illinois Team In Opener May 18, 2007
AKRON, Ohio - The Florida Southern College women's softball team picked the wrong day to have a bad game. The Mocs, ranked 20th heading into the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championships, suffered a 3-1 loss Thursday to fifth-ranked Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (46-8) at Firestone Stadium in the first round of the eight-team double-elimination tournament. (The Ledger)
Will It Be a Charm? May 17, 2007
As the Florida Southern College softball team heads back to the NCAA Division II national tournament today in Akron, Ohio, the top prize might seem tantalizingly close. They've been here before. (The Ledger)
Locals Remember Falwell as Friendly, Misjudged May 16, 2007
Ben Strawbridge, women's soccer coach at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, received bachelor's and master's degrees at Liberty and was assistant women's soccer coach at the school, spending eight years in all at the Lynchburg, Va. campus. (The Ledger)
Lakeland gets first look at I-4 development plans May 10, 2007
Plans for the new Lakeland Professional Park were revealed during the Lakeland Economic Development Council's annual meeting Wednesday at Florida Southern College. Burton-Katzman paid $13. (Orlando Business Journal)
Join a Camp This Summer May 9, 2007
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE SOCCER CAMPS ... Fast-pitch softball camp facilitated by Coach Scott "Rock" Schoenrock, formerly of Florida Southern College. (The Ledger)
Cinco de Mayo fun hits towns May 3, 2007
Florida Southern College will have the annual Lakeland Art Guild Juried Exhibition in the Melvin Art Gallery from Saturday through May 29. The opening reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Lawmakers Discuss Project Funding Requests May 3, 2007
" Two freshman House members - Democrat Kathy Castor of Tampa and Republican Gus Bilirakis of Palm Harbor - agreed to release to The Tampa Tribune what they say are their complete request lists. So did four-term Republican Rep. Adam Putnam of Bartow, the House GOP conference chairman. Their requests include money for Tampa's Riverwalk, digital cameras for Plant City police, better promotion of the domestic shrimp industry, defense-industry research and the preservation of architect Frank Lloyd... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Maitland event planner says 'I do' to show May 2, 2007
A: I planned events for over 10 years through UCF and Florida Southern College [in Lakeland], and it was just something that I loved. And when I had David, my son, I decided to stay at home. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
College Commencements Set Apr 27, 2007
Florida Southern College will graduate 220 students Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The graduation will be at Jenkins Field House on the FSC campus. Dr. Lou Saco, chairman and chief executive of the Watson Clinic Foundation, will give the commencement speech. (The Ledger)
Group Home to Help Disabled Residents Have a Life of Independence Apr 27, 2007
Brimer has been working part-time at Publix Super Markets while attending the Transitional Program at Florida Southern College, which teaches money management, cooking and other skills for independent living. The program is a partnership with the public school system. (The Ledger)
The Hoagie Heroes Apr 24, 2007
"I saw my life go by in a cubicle. Although it was great to have that knowledge from being in accounting, there were few mornings where I would wake up and not hate going to work," said the Pennsylvania native and Florida Southern College graduate. "This is a bigger cubicle, but it's more fun.". (The Ledger)
Future Holds Many Challenges Apr 23, 2007
He didn't need to convince his late grandfather, W.B. "Ben" McLean Sr., a former head of the Citrus and Environmental Horticulture Department at Florida Southern College. "He said we'd become too dependent on pesticides (and other synthetic chemicals) as an industry. He'd been preaching that for 10 years," McLean said. (The Ledger)
Motorcyclist Is Killed When Two Bikes Slam Into Truck Apr 20, 2007
Police determined that Hodges was also responsible for hitting at least five parked cars at Florida Southern College Wednesday night, Lakeland police spokesman Jack Gillen said. . (The Ledger)
Polk Students Honored for Selfless Service Apr 20, 2007 Try a Short History of Florida Apr 18, 2007 Alumni Scared, Saddened By Attack Apr 17, 2007 Sun 'n Fun aims high with Fly-In Apr 12, 2007 Lindsey Powell Boasts .554 Batting Average, Leads George Jenkins To #1 Apr 11, 2007 Public-School Students Honored for Their Literary Works Apr 8, 2007 Haley: 'I Don't Miss a Thing' Apr 7, 2007 An Ex-Lakelander Gives His Life - And Others' - A Makeover Apr 6, 2007 Acting troupe brings 'Jane Eyre' to college Apr 5, 2007 Mocs Put Saint Leo Away With Early Runs Apr 4, 2007 Notes: Pudge's patience paying off at plate Mar 29, 2007 Does Technology Hurt College Students? Mar 29, 2007 Company Finds Success in Products Tailored to the Customer Mar 27, 2007 People & Changes Mar 26, 2007 Freshmen Enter USF Brighter Than Ever Mar 25, 2007 Spellers head for bee in Lakeland Mar 22, 2007 Librarian of Congress Named Honorary Chancellor Mar 20, 2007 FSC Grad Gets Gig in Touring 'Lion King' Mar 20, 2007 Tampa's Stephens Grabs Third Bay To Bay Title Mar 19, 2007 Singh Finally Conquers Bay Hill With Victory Mar 19, 2007 Mediate Jumps On Top by Three Mar 17, 2007 County Unlikely To Join Authority Mar 17, 2007 Irish airs to celebrate St. Pat's Day Mar 15, 2007 New Polk Tourism Outpost Opens Saturday Mar 15, 2007 Lake Howell's Rodriguez honored as all-star MVP Mar 14, 2007 Housing Falls Off Again, Tourism Revenue Is Up Mar 14, 2007 Injury Proves No Problem Mar 11, 2007 Ellenton native Wiggins chronicles local history Mar 7, 2007 Taxes: Predictably Tallahassee Mar 6, 2007 With Four Eateries, Polk Restaurateur Resists Urge to Get Too Hands On Mar 6, 2007 Low Sales Tax Revenues Pinch Community Funds Mar 5, 2007 Homes Alike, But Tax Bills Vary Widely Mar 4, 2007 Winners Balance Work and Life Issues Mar 2, 2007 Diaz in good shape in left Mar 1, 2007 Kidnapper Gets 6 Years in Prison Mar 1, 2007 Sheff willing to talk to Mitchell Feb 28, 2007 Tigers notes: Opportunity knocks Feb 28, 2007 A Chemist and an Educator Are Honored for Citrus Work Feb 28, 2007 Tigers notes: Leyland, Perez see eye to eye Feb 27, 2007 Notes: Many options against lefties Feb 27, 2007 Tigers notes: Bonderman unveils changeup Feb 27, 2007 Tigers prospect Sleeth working his way back Feb 27, 2007 FSC Women Surge to 2-Shot Lead Feb 27, 2007 It's Not All an Act With Florida Southern College Teacher Feb 26, 2007 Five Siblings, Fifty Fingers Feb 22, 2007 Conditions Perfect For Saturday's 15k, 5k Feb 19, 2007 Paine, Mackley Take 5k Titles Feb 18, 2007 Snyder Wins 15k, But Lakeland's Bell Gets Check Feb 18, 2007 Geoff Dyer's Lifestyle Family Fitness Keeps Fit With Profit Feb 13, 2007 ISO Will Play Premieres of Two Works Feb 12, 2007 Historian Gives the Untold Story of the Black Seminoles Feb 7, 2007 'Fourthmeal' Hits the Spot for Many, but Nutritionists Cringe at Habit Feb 6, 2007 Academy Helps Students Pursue Law-Related Careers Feb 6, 2007 Teaching Interns Learn Ropes of Polk Feb 6, 2007 Top Violinist's Concert Tour Comes to FSC Feb 4, 2007 Florida Southern College Festival of Fine Arts Feb 3, 2007 'Promised Land' Can Be the Planet Feb 3, 2007 Baptist Leader Takes New Post Feb 3, 2007 Noted Ethicist to Speak at FSC Feb 1, 2007 Sweat Monkey Works for Volunteers Jan 31, 2007 Shaping Polk's Growth Is Key to Its Future Jan 29, 2007 A Glance Back at Lakeland's 1956-57 State Title Season Jan 28, 2007 Our Beauty Queen Jan 25, 2007 Ex-Lakeland Mayor Woodall Dies at 97 Jan 24, 2007 Kids can test free-throw skills Jan 21, 2007
She plans to attend Florida Southern College in Lakeland and major in theater. She will use her award money to offset school costs. (The Ledger)
Getting the message out on campus Apr 19, 2007
Florida Southern College in Lakeland has been using the Neighborhood America system to announce upcoming events to top prospects at high schools in the region. The school is now considering a more comprehensive system that would include emergency text messages. (Herald-Tribune)
The book is based on a public talk Gannon has given for years to historical societies, civic groups, schools and retirement communities, including an appearance at Florida Southern College in 2003. Gannon, 79, said the book was the brainchild of University Press of Florida director Meredith Morris-Babb, who first raised the idea five years ago after attending one of Gannon's talks. (The Ledger)
And if they're like Robert H. Tate, vice president for advancement at Lakeland's Florida Southern College, they fly the university flag proudly at the entrance to their homes. Tate, a Blacksburg native, said he was numbed by the news of the shootings. (The Ledger)
Florida Southern College presents the FSC Opera Theatre and Symphony Orchestra in La Perichole, an operetta by Offenbach, performed in English at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Branscomb Auditorium ... Florida Southern College's theater arts department presents The Curious Savage, by John Patrick, in the Loca Lee Buckner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Powell, who will play for Florida Southern College in the fall, hit for extra bases in a third of her plate appearances this season ... Lindsey, who will play for Florida Southern College in the fall, has been key to Jenkins' offense. (The Ledger)
"Whoa, I was not expecting that," said Ouhri with a dazed look in her eyes after she stepped down from the stage at the Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. "Not at all! I didn't think I'd even get a place this year.". (The Ledger)
She's also done a few lectures at Florida Southern College. She also tried her hand at one-on-one tutoring but didn't enjoy it. (The Ledger)
Eric Osborne, a former Florida Southern College basketball player the couple had befriended during his time in Lakeland, worked as an assistant on the show, and the Mullinses had introduced him to Croley. The pair crossed paths again during the Pinellas project, and when Croley mused aloud about trying to join the program's staff Osborne offered to rent him a room in California. (The Ledger)
Florida Southern College and the Festival of Fine Arts will play host to a performance of Jane Eyre by The Acting Academy at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Branscomb Auditorium on the Florida Southern campus ... Florida Southern College's theater-arts department presents The Curious Savage, by John Patrick in the Loca Lee Buckner Theatre on campus at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and April 12 to14 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and April 15. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
With 14 players and a coach selected, Florida Southern College dominated the Sunshine State Conference Silver Anniversary softball team, announced by the league office Tuesday. A total of 31 players were named to the team, representing the first 25 years of softball in the SSC. Highlighting that list were Chris Bellotto, voted the top coach of the first quarter century, and Shelly Davis, voted the top player. (The Ledger)
" Injury update: Vance Wilson had an MRI exam on his sore right elbow on Wednesday 00001972 , but he characterized it as precautionary. Wilson has been limited to one pinch-hit appearance since leaving Saturday's game against the Braves with inflammation in the elbow. Minor Leaguers Dane Sardinha and Steve Torrealba have received more playing time in Wilson's place. Attendance record: The Tigers already have one feat to their credit before they open the season. With Wednesday's attendance of... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
But Rob Tate, vice president of development at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, said keep-in-touch technology may be changing the college experience. As Tate walks around FSC's campus, he sees fewer students socializing in common areas. (The Ledger)
Britt has been with the company for more than 10 years and has a master's degree from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Britt said Rubber & Accessories Inc.'s principles are still at the forefront of the company's success. (The Ledger)
BETH A. PENDRY, a 2002 graduate of Florida Southern College, has accepted the position of director of education with Huntington Learning Center, Lakeland. She previously taught English as a foreign language at MBT English Academy in Ulsan, Korea. (The Ledger)
" For the Tampa area, the results of this aggressive recruitment can be a mixed blessing. Landing the best students raises USF's stature, and most of the university's graduates apply their skills locally or elsewhere in Florida. But many B-average students who could have gained entry years ago must now first consider community college. These days an array of public and private university choices awaits mostly top students such as Tony Kuriam, a senior at Tampa's Jesuit High School. Kuriam, 17,... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
The 31st annual Poetry Awards, presented by the Polk County Council of Teachers of English, will be at 7 p.m. April 5 at Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Admission is free, and the event includes poetry readings and awards. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
LAKELAND Florida Southern College is a school that has always been on the frontier - geographically and architecturally, said James Billington, the U.S. Librarian of Congress and FSC's 2007 honorary chancellor. When Florida Southern College was established in 1883, it was created at what was then the southern edge of civilization in the U.S. Frank Lloyd Wright chose the school to be his architectural piece de resistance and designed 18 buildings for the campus, 12 of which were constructed, he... (The Ledger)
Trista Dollison, 22, had just graduated from the Florida Southern College music performance department last year when a friend urged her to travel to Atlanta and audition for the "The Lion King" touring troupe. "He told me to go with him to his niece's birthday party, and we auditioned the day before," said Dollison. (The Ledger)
" To an extent, Stephens has a point. There hasn't been a national- or world-class runner living full time in the area for years. The one runner Stephens was worried about Sunday, 1996 Olympic marathon trials qualifier Dror Vaknin of Tampa, did not compete in Sunday's 7.5-mile race. And as talented as Vaknin is, he's 37 and often refers to himself as the "old man" of the local running scene. The two guys closest to Stephens this time were 20-year-old Matt Broderick, a former standout runner for... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Even with a bogey-bogey-par finish, the 44-year-old Fijian still matched the best score of the final round with a 3-under 67 that gave him a two-shot victory over Rocco Mediate, a Florida Southern College alumnus. "I knew how difficult Bay Hill plays on Sunday," he said. (The Ledger)
"It would be pretty interesting to see if I could even talk," said Mediate, a Florida Southern College alumnus guy who rarely shuts up. Mediate chatted away through wind and rain Friday, making birdie on two of the toughest holes during his 5-under 65 that gave him a three-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (The Ledger)
Attkisson, R-Kissimmee, who grew up in Winter Haven and graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, spent the past week canvassing delegation members over what has become a controversy threatening to split the eight members since Sen. J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales, kept the county out of a bill creating the authority. (The Ledger)
Pianist Paavali Jumppanen will perform at Florida Southern College at 7:30 p.m. today. Cost: $25. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Highlighted attractions, as seen from the balloon, include Bok Tower, the architecture of Florida Southern College, USA Waterski, the Lake Wales Arts Center, Homeland Heritage Park and downtown Lakeland's historic shopping district. The center is capped off with its Discovery Dock, highlighting eco-tourism, and the outside natural Florida landscaping around a bass pond, just around from the center's putting green. (The Ledger)
The North team -- which included Rodriguez, Jordan Bolton of Winter Park, Roderick Bombard of Edgewater and Marcell Williams of Ocoee -- lost to the South 138-134 in overtime at Florida Southern College last weekend. But Rodriguez had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists and was chosen as the MVP by the FACA.. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
"I think the permits are still being distorted by that rush builders had to beat the implementation of the higher impact fees," said Florida Southern College economics professor Carl Brown, referring to the local flurry of permitting activity starting in late 2005. But Brown pointed out that last year's elevated construction activity led to a glut of inventory, which has dragged on home sales. (The Ledger)
"It made me take my time, and when I get into pressure situations, I tend to rush,'' said the 27-year-old from Crystal Lake, Ill.Ward severely sprained her left ankle while jogging after carding a 69 on Friday for a share of the lead, and feared she wouldn't be able to continue the golf tournament."I called my dad and he said Michael Jordan played with a sprained ankle all the time,'' said Ward, who had the ankle taped and wrapped by the Florida Southern College trainer on Saturday morning. Ward... (The Ledger)
In the years afterward, Wiggins earned a bachelor of arts degree from Florida Southern College and received a master's degree in theology from the Southern California School of Theology. He has served on the staff of the First Congregational Church in Winter Park and as a regional director for the Florida Christian Migrant Ministry. (Herald-Tribune)
Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland, will probably not be funded: nursing education at Florida Southern College, Polk County Association for Handicapped Citizens, Polk City's wastewater-treatment facility, the Lakeland urban lake restoration initiative and other programs. Rubio's remarks last month on a call-in radio show also bring into question his understanding of the tax system. (The Ledger)
Four restaurants would be nothing to boast of within a restaurant chain, but Bronkhorst is unique in that none of the restaurants share a common menu or style, said Larry Ross, a former restaurateur himself and the Anne and Bill France Distinguished Professor of Business at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. That's a tougher way to grow in the restaurant business because he can't take advantage of a brand name, he said. (The Ledger)
Nursing Education at Florida Southern College. Noah's Landing. (The Ledger)
"Homes that do not have a homestead exemption also have no way to predict how much their taxes will increase since they are subject to market trends and have no cap protection. And just like the difference between the cost of a home today and one 10 years ago, there can be extreme tax swings between homes with and without homestead exemption.Take, for example, a brick home on Lake Hollingsworth with more than 12,000 square feet under roof and a market value of $2.66 million, according to... (The Ledger)
Larry Ross, a Florida Southern College business professor and former restauranteur, was the guest speaker for Thursday's event. He encouraged attendees to focus on elements that improve workplace morale and employee retention, such as creating a positive environment, recognizing employees who perform well, and paying fair wages and competitive benefits. (The Ledger)
He started lifting after the Braves' disappointing season ended and was hitting and throwing with Florida Southern college players by early January. He also spent plenty of time hitting in a state-of-the-art batting cage in Lakeland, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marcus Myles of Sarasota handcuffed a woman whose car had broken down, accused her of being an illegal immigrant and took her and her children to the security office of Florida Southern College, according to Lakeland police. On Feb. 16, Myles pleaded guilty to two counts of kidnapping and one count of falsely impersonating an officer. (The Ledger)
"I've always been more than willing [to talk]," said Sheffield, lounging in a chair in front of his locker moments after his first semi-official appearance in a game for Detroit, an exhibition against Florida Southern College. "I'm not saying they're going to get much out of me, 'cause I don't know nothing.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
That would explain the butterflies he was feeling as he tried to feel comfortable on the mound against Florida Southern College. He walked the first two hitters he faced before going hard and inside with a slider to induce a broken-bat, inning-ending comebacker. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Jackson, 67, may have educated more top people in the Florida citrus industry outside of the late Tom Mack at Florida Southern College, a 1997 hall inductee. Jackson did so as a citrus extension agent; professor at the University of Florida, where he was chairman of the Fruit Crops Department from 1986 to 1991; and as author of more than 260 articles and publications, including the book, "Citrus Growing in Florida.". (The Ledger)
Tickets for remaining games, including the unofficial spring opener next Tuesday against Florida Southern College and the Grapefruit League home opener against the Phillies next Thursday, are on sale online at tickets. com or at the Joker Marchant Stadium box office. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Detroit will host Florida Southern College in a 1:05 p.m. ET game at Joker Marchant Stadium on Tuesday, with right-hander Virgil Vasquez, who looked impressive in the Arizona Fall League, scheduled to start for the Tigers. Jones, Sleeth, Ledezma, Edward Campusano, Mesa and Jair Jurrjens will also be available to pitch. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers: News: Detroit Tigers News. 02/24/2007 5:34 PM ET Notes: Bonderman unveils new pitch Right-hander tests changeup against Tigers hitters By Jason Beck / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
He'll start the year in the Minor Leagues no matter how well he fares in games, starting with Tuesday's exhibition against Florida Southern College, but his performance is nonetheless forcing manager Jim Leyland to take notice. "I'm going to pitch him because I've never seen him [in games]," Leyland said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
LAKELAND - Florida Southern College sophomore Heather Burgner of Lakeland fired an even-par 72 on Monday at Cleveland Heights Golf Course, leading the charge as FSC moved into position to win the Lady Moc Classic for the first time. Ranked No. 1 in the nation in NCAA Division II women's golf, Florida Southern posted a team score of 13-over-par 301 to overtake second-ranked Lynn University after 36 holes in the fifth annual golf tournament. (The Ledger)
MICHAEL WILSON/THE LEDGER Paul D. Bawek is the assistant professor of directing and acting at Florida Southern College ... Job: Assistant professor of acting and directing at Florida Southern College ... Those who step into his office at Florida Southern College in Lakeland see proof of his constant travels on a United States map tacked to a wall. (The Ledger)
WHERE: Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland ... The 5 Browns will give a concert as part of Florida Southern College's Festival of Fine Arts at 7:30 p.m. at Branscomb Auditorium. (The Ledger)
" With Snyder unable to win the money as an out-of-towner and runner-up Austin Richmond (46:52) of Webber International ineligible because he's still competing in college, the $2,000 first-place check went to third-pace Tyrone Bell (47:01) of Lakeland, who is an assistant coach at his alma mater, Florida Southern College. He says he's trying to save up money to buy a new car. Taking the women's top prize was Keswick Christian and University of South Florida product Christa Benton, who was the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
" The men's winner, 19-year-old Scott Mackley, was part of the contingent of Florida Southern College runners that performed so well in the 15k. Mackley, a state 1,600-meter champ his senior year at Lakeland Kathleen High, was competing in his second Gasparilla 5k. But his winning time Saturday - 14:57 - crushed his previous time here of 16:03 and eclipsed his personal best by seven seconds. Mackley, a sophomore at FSC, said he was pleased to post the sub-15 clocking because it had not been done... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
I'm saving up to buy a new car. I think it's about time for the old [Dodge] Neon to go. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
"At that particular time that was a hot little area. It was located between Florida Southern College and Southeastern College (now Southeastern University), and it was just an exciting group of people," said Craig Bryant, who joined Lifestyle as a trainer in 1987 and now serves as the company's regional vice president of operations in the Central Florida area. "It's been a great market for us.". (The Ledger)
On the program are pieces by two local composers: the world premiere of a pirate-themed tone poem by Florida Southern College teacher William Brusick and a trumpet piece by Lakeland composer Howard Buss that has been newly arranged for orchestra. The concert, at 7:30 p.m. at the Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center, is titled "Salute to Florida.". (The Ledger)
WHERE: Hollis Seminar Room, Florida Southern College in Lakeland ... Howard, now an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Central Florida, will share her discoveries in a talk Thursday night as part of the Florida Lecture Series at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. (The Ledger)
It's not unusual for Desirea Ouellette and her friends to find themselves hungry in the late evening and seek relief, either on campus at Florida Southern College or elsewhere. One of the places they sometimes wind up is Taco Bell, that culinary magnet for collegians. (The Ledger)
Chief Justice Lewis, who graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, has been visiting schools like Kathleen for nine years. He was a lawyer for 30 years and was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court in 1998 by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles. (The Ledger)
The difference is that, now, students have experience in an actual classroom, said Brittany Macon, a Florida Southern College student interning at Padgett Elementary. "We learned all of these things but thought, 'Oh that will never happen to me,'" she said. (The Ledger)
WHERE: Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland ... McDuffie and his instrument are on tour with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, and they will give a performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. (The Ledger)
ABOUT THE CONCERT This concert marks a milestone for Florida Southern College artist-in-residence Robert MacDonald ... " It recounts through letters and music the romantic and tempestuous nine-year relationship of composer Frederic Chopin and novelist George Sand (the pen name of Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin), with the MacDonalds reading from the letters and Robert MacDonald playing some of Chopin's pieces.WHEN:7:30 p.m. MondayWHEREBranscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College,... (The Ledger)
LAKELAND - On a day when the world's scientists declared that global warming is an indisputable fact and very likely man made, the world's leading environmental ethicist Friday told an audience at Florida Southern College that ecological problems might be solved by reliance on wisdom from the Bible ... Rolston was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Florida Center for Science and Religion at Florida Southern College. (The Ledger)
Anderson will remain in Lakeland for now with her husband, who teaches at Florida Southern College and also works with the mission program of the national Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. She said she plans to spend more time with her six grandchildren and to have "some flexibility to do the things I want to do.". (The Ledger)
LAKELAND - A Templeton Prize laureate will be the keynote speaker at a seminar at Florida Southern College on Friday. Holmes Rolston, professor of philosophy at Colorado State University and renowned for his work in environmental ethics, will speak on "The Bible and Ecology" at 2:30 p.m. in the Hollis Room on campus. (The Ledger)
com, the Internet creation of a 16-year-old Lakeland resident, will be introduced Thursday during an information session at Florida Southern College ... It will be held in the Hollis Room at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, with doors opening at 3:15 p.m.. (The Ledger)
He holds a bachelor's degree in financial management from Webber International University in Lake Wales and a master's degree in business administration from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Q. It seems like there has always been a question if Polk would become a bedroom community for Tampa and Orlando due to the strong job markets in those cities and the historic weakness of our own job market. (The Ledger)
Akins attended Florida Southern College ... "Back then, we'd scrimmage with Florida Southern College. They'd beat us, but it was good playing time.". (The Ledger)
Her mother didn't want her to leave home so young, so Neva enrolled at Florida Southern College, even though the hometown school didn't offer a bachelor's degree in music. She plunged into campus life, becoming a cheerleader and joining a sorority. (The Ledger)
He graduated from Lakeland High School, attended the University of Florida and graduated from Florida Southern College. In 1937 he married Elizabeth Hull of Plant City, who had been Miss Florida. (The Ledger)
Steve Engle will discuss "Struggle for the Heartland: The Civil War in the West" at Florida Southern College in Lakeland at 7 p.m. Thursday in the William M. Hollis Seminar Room. The free lecture is open to the public. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
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