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The Bartow Standard

How a Teacher of the Year and high achieving students demonstrate more than a century of success at Bartow Senior High.

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Today is Tomorrow’s History

How Lloyd Harris’ lifelong quest to preserve Bartow’s past cemented him as an essential bridge to its future.

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From Faded to Vibrant

“Paint Your Heart Out” brings locals together to provide unity, color and assistance to their neighbords.

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Selling Bartow

There’s nothing quite like houses that have stories that only old architecture, walls and windows can tell. Check out a group of historic homes in Bartow that are currently on the market.

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“The Future of Polk County Starts and Ends With Us”

Superintendent Fred Heid talks teacher pay, working with the State, a crucial referendum and more.

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Scooping Up Dreams

Learn about the vision and products that make Delectable Delights a sweet escape.

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From Lot to Lab

See the high-end custom builds rolling out of a new shop connected to Bartow Ford.

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Fleeting Masterpieces

The annual Chalk Walk provides artisans a canvas the size of Downtown.

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Smoke and Sea

Family recipes come to life in a down-to-earth setting that marries Maryland with the South.