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07/16/2026

Hi neighbors, next week is Burger Week in Polk County, check it out: https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/polk-county-burger-week/

La semana entrante se celebran las hamburguesas en Polk County, hay detalles en el enlace arriba sobre los restaurantes participantes.

Polk County Burger Week will feature specials on classic cheeseburgers & inventive gourmet creations at many of your favorite local eateries.

07/12/2026

05/24/2026

Here is the Holiday Sanitation Schedule from Republic Services:
Memorial Day (May 25) – Monday – NO SERVICE/CLOSED
Mon. routes will be collected on Tues.
Tues. routes will be collected on Wed.
Wed. routes will be collected on Thurs.
Thurs. routes will be collected on Fri.
Fri. routes will be collected on Sat.

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05/21/2026

June 9th @ 10:30AM | Out Of My Hands Blacklight Illusionist | Located at Lake Eva

June 23rd @ 10:30AM | Gatorland Reptile Show | Library Community Room

July 7th @ 11:00AM | Giving Tree Drum Circle | Library Community Room. If you plan on attending the Drum Circle please register at https://form.jotform.com/261744056374157
Please fill out a new form for each person that will be attending.

Please note that the Giving Tree Drum Circle will be a loud program!

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Hi there! So many great spots around Haines City and nearby! It has been more than four years since our community started in late 2021 and we still keep discovering new places, plus the ones to come.

If you have friends or family visiting—or just want to try something new—here are a few go-to spots:

☕ Whisk the Sweet Bakeshop – great lattes, pastries, and cozy vibe
☕ La Finca – amazing Puerto Rican breakfast + coffee
🥐 Rico Rico Bakery – delicious pastries and breakfast options
🍽️ Don Criollo – hearty Puerto Rican lunch + bakery
🍕 Dora’s Pizza – love their carbonara and salads
🌮 Local Mexican spots – Juancho’s Birrieria, La Mexicana, Don Martin food truck

🌅 For views & activities:
• Lake Eva Park – walking trail, playground, events
• Port 27 – great sunset spot, food, drinks, and events

🌿 Worth the short drive:
• Bok Tower Gardens – beautiful, peaceful, and unique
• Bonnet Springs Park – great for kids and walking

Would love to hear your favorites too—always looking for new places to try 😊

¡Hola, vecinos! ¡Que muchos lugares buenos en Haines City y cerca! Con cuatro años en el área (desde que empezó nuestra comunidad a finales de 2021) todavía seguimos descubriendo sitios nuevos y los que vendrán.

Si tienes invitados o simplemente quieres probar algo diferente, aquí van algunos favoritos para visitar:

☕ Whisk the Sweet Bakeshop – café, postres y ambiente acogedor
☕ La Finca – desayuno puertorriqueño y café espectacular
🥐 Rico Rico Bakery – pastelería y desayunos deliciosos
🍽️ Don Criollo – comida puertorriqueña estilo casero + panadería
🍕 Dora’s Pizza – la carbonara y las ensaladas son buenísimas
🌮 Restaurantes mexicanos locales – Juancho’s Birrieria, La Mexicana, food truck Don Martin

🌅 Para pasear y disfrutar:
• Lake Eva Park – senderos, área de juegos y eventos
• Port 27 – perfecto para ver el atardecer, comer y compartir

🌿 A poca distancia:
• Bok Tower Gardens – hermoso, tranquilo y único
• Bonnet Springs Park – ideal para niñxs y caminar

Si tienen recomendaciones, ¡compártanlas! Siempre es bueno descubrir lugares nuevos 😊

05/20/2026

04/10/2026

Things to do in Polk County