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Pets on Parade (2009) at Lake Hollingsworth

Friday, April 03, 2009 - By Gate Arty

Another of Lakeland’s annual events returns in the form of the SPCA’s 30th anniversary walk for animals, “Pets on Parade,” at scenic Lake Hollingsworth on Saturday, April 18th. Come enjoy a stroll to benefit Polk County’s local SPCA. There will be prizes, contests, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, & free refreshments for people & their pets. The event begins at 8 a.m. & will run until noon. Meet at the water fountain near Patten Heights & Lake Hollingsworth Drive . . . . just a hop, skip, & a jump away from Florida Southern College. Among the many activities & entertainment are:

• Complimentary Bow Wow breakfast

• Caricatures of you & your pet

• Microchip & flea products

• Canine massages

• Pet adoption parade

• Best dressed pet contest

• “Dunkin Doggies Bobbing for Tennis Balls”

• Obedience Training

• Music by MAX 98.3 FM

• Free drinks for people & “Frosty Paws” for your four –legged friends

For additional information go to the SPCA website.

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Central Florida Virtual Tours

Saturday, May 31, 2008 - By Gate Arty

If you are interested in viewing virtual tours of many of Lakeland's scenic destinations & points of interest, visit LakelandPoints.com or MidFloridaPoints.com. This website features virtual tours of sites in and around the greater Lakeland area & other "hot spots" in Central Florida. You can take virtual tours of The Polk Museum of Art, Polk Theatre, Lake Hollingsworth, Mayfaire by-the-Lake, Florida Southern College, Historic Downtown Lakeland, local parks, historic landmarks, & so much more!

The site also features background information on each locale for reference purposes. An integrated & fully operational GOOGLE MAPS function allows you view the location. A link to the official internet website of each locale is also provided. Simply a wealth of information, LakelandPoints.com is not only visually stunning, but a nice reference tool of places to visit locally. New points are added frequently.

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