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Ep. 55: Lake Wales Re-Election (w/Jack Hilligoss)
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Mayor Jack Hilligoss has served as the Mayor of Lake Wales since 2022. In that time, the city has seen exciting change and growth. Now, he's seeking re-election to ensure that the city continues to grow and thrive through the further implementation of the Lake Wales Connected Plan. Mayor Hilligoss joins us to discuss his political career and his expectations for the future.
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Ep. 64: Independence Day 2025 (w/Natalie Wilson, Tashayla Irvis, & Brianna Palladino)
17:03|What better place to celebrate the 4th of July than in Polk County? The county has a ton of 4th of July celebrations happening this week. We speak with three city representatives to discuss the upcoming celebrations in Winter Haven, Lake Wales, and Haines City.
Minisode #10: Big Bass Guide & Kids Camp
05:43|What's a better way to spend the summer in the Chain of Lakes than to take a boat out on the lake for some good old-fashioned fishing? We talk with Captain Shea Arnold about his bass fishing, charter service, and kids camp in this special minisode.Minisode #09: Lake Wales Little League World Series 20th Anniversary
04:57|20 years ago, a small group of girls from Lake Wales traveled to Seattle and made history by winning the little league world series. 20 years later, the players and coaches share their memories of that momentous occasion.
Ep. 63: Juneteenth 2025 (w/Natalie Wilson & Sara Jones)
19:42|Winter Haven and Lake Wales will be hosting their annual Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. Natalie Wilson and Sara Jones will be joining us to discuss these upcoming events.
Ep. 62: In-TEN-tionally Proud (w/Kerri McCoy & Scott Guira)
16:17|For ten years, Polk Pride Week has been the biggest pride celebration in Polk County. Kerri McCoy & Scott Guira of Polk Pride FL join us to discuss this year's event and its decade-long legacy.
Ep. 61: Honoring Our Veterans (w/Billie & Michael Hutto)
22:35|For Memorial Day, not only did we have the opportunity to interview two local veterans, but two veterans who have married, raised children, and become invested members of their local community. We chat with Billie and Mike Hutto about their experience in the military and how it shaped them into the upstanding citizens they are today.Ep. 60: Universal's Epic Universe (w/Kevin Kieft)
11:25|Universal Florida's newest park, Epic Universe, offers five immersive themed lands of epic fun. Kevin Kieft joins us to discuss his experience in Universal's epic new theme park.
One Movie Later: Minecraft & King of Kings
13:19|In my first attempt at making a podcast version of my movie reviews, I give my thoughts on the video game movie that dethroned Snow White in the box office, as well as an animated movie about the king of kings. Which one takes the throne as the most royal? Take a listen and find out.Minisode #08: Rockin on the Chain and PreHistoricon 2025
06:05|If you've been listening to the podcast for the past month, you've probably heard about two events: Rockin on the Chain and PreHistoricon. Well, here's how both events played out.