Hey there, Highland City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center at Polk County History Center
- 2026 Azalea Awards at Front Page Brewing Co.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 65.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
Highland City
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Saturday April 18
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Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Polk County History Center , 100 East Main Street , Highland City
11:00 am
Tuesday April 21
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2026 Azalea Awards
Front Page Brewing Co. , 190 S Florida Ave. , Bartow
5:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Flip Orley – Live at the Historic Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven, FL
Historic Ritz Theatre, Inc , 263 W Central Ave , Winter Haven
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Paws to Read
Bartow, FL Calendar , 2150 S Broadway Ave. , Bartow
10:00 am
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Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Polk County History Center , 100 East Main Street , Bartow
11:00 am
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Lakeland Foodie Fest
H&M , 3800 US Hwy 98 N , Lakeland
12:00 pm
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Family Class! ~ Boba Bear
Painting with a Twist , 3670 Harden Blvd , Lakeland
12:30 pm
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Fundraiser! ~ Winston Academy of Engineering
Painting with a Twist , 3670 Harden Blvd , Lakeland
3:30 pm
Sunday April 19
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Yin Yoga With Cats
Kitty Cat Lounge , 946 E Orange St , Lakeland
11:00 am
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A Milky Way Swim ~ Add a DIY Candle
Painting with a Twist , 3670 Harden Blvd , Lakeland
12:30 pm
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Sunflower on Brown
Painting with a Twist , 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd , Winter Haven
3:30 pm
Monday April 20
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Country Connections Line Dancers
Bartow, FL Calendar , 2250 S. Floral Ave. , Bartow
9:00 am
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🗞 Nearby News
Bartow
- Polk County judge denies plea deal for missing woman Tonya Whipp's boyfriend (wfla.com)
- Nine World War II veterans honored at Sun 'n Fun. Hear their stories (theledger.com)
- Polk County Extends Countywide Burn Ban Suspension — Polk County (dailyridge.com)
Mulberry
- Bradley Junction Mini Park Offers Simple Outdoor Fun for Mulberry Families — Mulberry (dailyridge.com)
Lakeland
- Longtime Lakeland Christian basketball coach Mike Carl steps down (theledger.com)
- MagniX Launches MagniAIR Electric Engine for General Aviation (ainonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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