POLK COUNTY — Today marks the first day that applications can be submitted by Polk residents, families and small businesses for financial assistance through the county’s share of money awarded via the federal CARES Act.

FOUR CORNERS — “In this together” is the mantra adopted by many Americans concerning COVID-19 and it seems to be the same for local chambers of commerce and their members.

POLK COUNTY – During the “Weathering the Storm” webinar hosted April 16 by SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler, Managing Partner Gary Ralston explained that — according to data he has collected — around half of all retail tenants and around a third of all residential tenants have sought rent relie…

Publix announced last week a new initiative to purchase fresh produce and milk to assist farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

WINTER HAVEN – Since the onset of the pandemic, Marilyn Lacey, the owner of Home Remedy Winter Haven, has manufactured and donated more than a thousand bottles of hand sanitizer to assisted living facilities, post offices and clinics in the area.

DAVENPORT — Carolyn Drumm, the owner of Wood and Stain DIY Wood Shop, is attempting to turn the current “safer-at-home” order into a positive for her business and some residents trying to navigate the unique situation.

FOUR CORNERS — Congressman Darren Soto (D-Kissimmee), whose district includes much of the Osceola and Polk portions of Four Corners, led a town hall conference call to area small business owners about the health crisis April 1.

A spokesperson for Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets, Inc., confirmed on March 26 that the grocery store chain would be installing plexiglass partitions on a companywide basis as part of the response to the spread of COVID-19.

POLK COUNTY — On Jan. 23, officials from Orlando Health hosted a community meeting and information session at Sanlan Golf Course near Lakeland.

DAVENPORT – Aldi just held a grand opening for its sixth Polk County store.

BARTOW - Staff for The Mosaic Company announced last week that they have found the source of a water seepage that dates back to Oct. 23 and that repairs will begin soon.

Orlando Health, a not-for-profit health care organization and network of community-based hospitals, last week announced it has a contract to purchase approximately 80 acres of unincorporated land on the south side of Lakeland for a potential future medical campus.

WINTER HAVEN – By now, many residents have learned that a local developer is planning to build a hotel, an apartment complex and a yet-to-be-announced big box store at the corner of U.S. Highway 27 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard.

Are you in the market for some sweet pics of your pup? AGoldPhoto Pet Photography, a husband and wife team, has hosted pet photo fundraisers all around the country. Since 2016, they have raised more than $150,000 for upward of 60 animal charities and this weekend they come to Orlando!

DAVENPORT – Crafting businesses, especially those centered around a DIY (do it yourself) theme, are popping up all over the country.

HAINES CITY — On Friday, Dec. 13, the Feltrim Group will hold a ribbon cutting celebration for the grand opening of its Feltrim Sports Village project.

For the second year in a row, the Young Professionals of Osceola County, one of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber’s nine area councils, have awarded up-and-coming leaders with the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today award.

FROSTPROOF – A citrus corporation is expanding into Frostproof, staff announced to the Frostproof City

HAINES CITY – When Zai Hernandez discovered the just-vacated location, it was what he’d been dreaming of for years.