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Polk County is strategically located in the center of the Florida peninsula, about equal distance from the east and west coast and half way between the Georgia-Florida border and the Southern tip of the peninsula. Polk lies on the Interstate-4 corridor, 25 miles east of Tampa and 35 miles southwest of Orlando. As the geographic center of Florida, it is estimated that more than 7.5 million people reside within a 100 mile radius of Polk County. This is one of the largest concentrations of population in the southeast.

"Imperial" Polk County was the nickname given to the county by a newspaper editor to recognize the county's prominence in agriculture, phosphate and cattle with the timber, turpentine and naval stores operations making strong contributions. In 1914, the county issued a $1.5 million bond to pave a number of roads. That bond issue was considerable for those days, and allowed for 9-foot-wide roads to start from Bartow to Mulberry, Lake Wales, Fort Meade, Winter Haven, Lakeland and Auburndale. According to historical reports, then-county commission clerk W.S. Wev had the idea of erecting an arch over every paved road at its entrance to Polk County, proclaiming that the motorist was about to enter "Imperial Polk County." The name has since remained.

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FY 2012 Annual Report

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has published their fiscal year 2012 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of the financial condition of the county and highlights accomplishments of the prior fiscal year. This year's theme is Building a More Robust County. To view or print the 2012 Annual Report click on the link below.

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Geo Woodstock

Date: 05/25/2013
Nature Tour (Tram Tour)

Date: 05/26/2013
Memorial Day

Date: 05/27/2013
Joint Planning Meeting to Discuss Projects for Roadways and Trails

Date: 05/28/2013
Board of County Commissioners Roundtable Discussion with Leadership Fort Meade

Date: 05/28/2013
Value Adjustment Board Meeting

Date: 05/29/2013
CFDC Board of Directors

Date: 05/29/2013
Development Review Committee

Date: 05/30/2013

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