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POLK COUNTY, LAKELAND FLORIDA

Explore the important governmental figures shaping Polk County, Florida, including Governor Charlie Crist, Senator Paula Dockery, Commissioner Glenn E. Higgins, and Mayor Ralph “Buddy” Fletcher. Learn about local initiatives in tourism planning and development involving prominent organizations like the Polk Museum of Art and the Explorations V Children's Museum. Discover strategies for enhancing community attractions through collaboration with nearby cities and the necessity of local colleges having sports teams to boost engagement and tourism in the region.

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POLK COUNTY, LAKELAND FLORIDA

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  1. POLK COUNTY, LAKELAND FLORIDA

  2. MAP OF POLK COUNTY

  3. GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS • Governor- Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr • Paula Dockery- Paula Dockery is a Republican Party member of the Florida Senate, representing the 15th District since 2003 • Glenn E. Higgins- Commissioner of the NortheastDistrict • Mayor- Ralph L. “Buddy” Fletcher was elected to the Lakeland City Commission in 1989 and became Mayor in January 1993

  4. PRIVATE BUSINESS INVOLVED IN TOURISM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT • Polk Museum of Art which is a private non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Central Florida. • Explorations V Children’s Museum boasts three floors of mind-stretching, kid-powered exhibits, and programs casting a spotlight on art, science, literature, math, health, life skills and cultures from around the world.

  5. NON-PROFIT & LOCAL GROUPS INTERESTED IN TOURISM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT • Florida Southern & Polk State College • Sun 'n Fun Florida Air Museum • The Central Florida Development Council (CFDC)

  6. WHAT SHOULD MY COMMUNITY DO? • Use our two surrounding cities and their attractions as bait • Market our attractions more in there cities • Florida Southern & Polk State College needs football team

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