🌱 See what’s planned for Bartow’s big July 4 celebration
Bartow, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Bartow! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s planned for Bartow’s big July 4 celebration
- Probate notice filed in Bartow may affect local creditors
Also on today's calendar: Church / Place of Worship Security Team CCWL Class and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The ultimate guide to celebrating America's 250th in Polk County (theledger.com) — Bartow residents can look forward to a full July 4 celebration at the Bartow Civic Center and Mosaic Park, with live music, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. The guide also highlights other Polk County festivities in nearby cities if you’re up for a short drive. 
• 2026CP 1514 Worley (midfloridanewspapers.com) — A new probate case for Franklin Ambrose Worley’s estate is filed in Polk County’s Circuit Court, based at 255 N. Broadway Ave. in Bartow. Creditors are given specific deadlines to submit any claims, and the notice lists contact details for the Lakeland-based personal representative and the Bartow law firm handling the case.
📸 Around Bartow
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Church / Place of Worship Security Team CCWL Class →
29350 US-27, Dundee, FL 33838,
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Antique Fair Along Main Street →
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce All along Main Street, Bartow, Florida
8:00 am -
Pokémon Club →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
11:00 am -
Teen Anime Club →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
1:00 pm -
Country Connections Line Dancers →
City of Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow
9:00 am -
Yarn Over Broadway →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
6:00 pm -
Get Moving! →
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
9:30 am -
Game Night →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
4:30 pm -
Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Bartow →
Perkins American Food Co., 150 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow
9:30 am -
The World's First Professional Co-ed Team Sport League Takes Live Competition Nationwide →
RP FUNDING CENTER, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bartow Uncorked →
Main Street Bartow Inc, 180 S Central Ave, Bartow
5:00 pm -
2026 Professional Growth Class: Marketing
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
8:00 am -
Songs & Stories →
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
11:00 am -
Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to mow, weed, edge, etc.
I live off of gandy cemetery road in Bartow, 3/4 acre. Please drop your quotes in the comments. Thank you! (Nextdoor Connersville) - BMW X2 — trade in ready!!
Had so much fun with this one. Black cars are the hardest but always come out the shiniest! I love doing this work. Can’t wait to start doing… (Nextdoor Taylor Landing)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Aide Summer P/T in Bartow. Apply here.
- RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate - (RT681) in Bartow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bartow here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mulberry
- Long-Running Truck Repair Business Is Restructuring Through Chapter 11 (whatnow.com)
- Tyler Eugene Norman (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
Winter Haven
- Live Music Around Winter Haven: Local Venues Hosting Performances (winterhavendaily.com)
- City of Winter Haven Reminds Drivers to Respect Work Zones During Ongoing Road Improvements (winterhavendaily.com)
- 608 Terranova Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884 (realtor.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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