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Author Archives: Sarah Semon
Sarah is a freelance writer and reporter for LkldNow, covering education news and community initiatives across Polk County. A resident of the area for 25 years, her work draws on her diverse background spanning more than two decades teaching in K-12 and higher education, grant writing, and academic publishing. Alongside her writing, she is a dedicated yoga teacher.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Polk Voters To Decide on Referendum To Add $65.6 Million in Annual School Funding
Polk County Public Schools said the additional revenue is necessary to address employee pay and staffing shortages while funding school safety and other programs.
Posted inHealth
What to Expect This Flu Season in Polk County
Healthcare providers say late September and October are the ideal months to get vaccinated before flu season hits.
Posted inInsight Polk
For 15 Years New Beginnings High School Has Offered an Alternative Path to a Degree
Since opening in 2011 to help non-traditional students earn a high school diploma, New Beginnings High School has expanded across Polk county and helped thousands of students graduate.
Posted inInsight Polk
Polk County Women Mean Business Builds a Community Around Women Entrepreneurs
The new organization pairs traditional business networking with mentorship, mental health resources, professional clothing and a monthly market.
Posted inBusiness
Code Brew: Concord Coffee Brings Craft Drinks to New Hospital
Concord Coffee’s latest location brings locally roasted coffee and seasonal drinks to Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.
Posted inInsight Polk
Tutoring, Hot Meals, and ‘AI-Proof’ Trades: Polk’s Free After-School Boys & Girls Clubs
As Polk County students head back to the classroom, families face a familiar after-school hours scramble. Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County helps ease the strain.
Posted inInsight Polk
A Lifeline for the Middle: Polk HealthCare Plan Opens Doors to Thousands More
Polk County Expands HealthCare Plan eligibility to 300% of federal poverty level.
Posted inInsight Polk
Reviving the Roots: FSC’s Century-Old Citrus Legacy Meets Tomorrow’s Agribusiness
Two campus groves are being replanted as part of a larger revitalization effort for Polk’s citrus industry.
Posted inArts & Culture
Tabletop & Togetherness: Lakeland’s Growing Gaming Scene
Lakeland has a growing community of tabletop gamers and an increasing number of hosted game nights at community centers, local libraries, churches, and living rooms.
