An impressive list of clients credits the “2011 Small Business of the Year” award-winning marketing firm of Clark/Nikdel/Powell (CNP) for their organizations’ successes. And that’s exactly what CNP strives for – success for its customers. More...

Magnify Credit Union takes the “Pay It Forward” philosophy seriously.

John Santarpia, company president and CEO, believes an organization should do as much giving in its community as receiving, if not more.

Magnify has become known now for its generosity as well as its approach to service. It’s known for doing things differently. And in the process its customer base is growing. More...

Deli Delicacies Bakery and Bistro is a Lakeland gem in the specialty food arena. Since 1985, Carlos and Gretchen Anglero have been proud to serve delicious food and provide custom catering and specialty cake creations for all occasions. More...

Suzanne H. Moraco is a Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a global financial services firm. At the company’s Winter Haven office, “Suzie” works as part of the Scheck/Lewis/Moraco team with teammates John Scheck and Josh Lewis. She’s thankful for that privilege. More...

The experts at Willford Flooring Company, Inc. know all there is to know about wood floors, and rightfully so. That knowledge and expertise has come through years of experience. More...

A year and a half ago I met Scott Smith, the Executive Director of Spring Haven Retirement Community, and he gave me a tour of the five-story campus located on beautiful Lake Hartridge. I was so impressed with the staff, buildings, and grounds that I commented to my wife on leaving, “This is a place where my mother could live”. The more I came to know Scott and his staff, the more I liked Spring Haven. More...

For more than 20 years, S & W Cabinets owners Tim Williams and Randy Snider have worked in the dust and glue of the cabinet making business. How they got here, having just celebrated 20 years in business, is one story, but the real story is their passion for quality and their commitment to the community. More...

In one of Winter Haven’s landmark buildings, and one of our favorites, we found two treasures. No, we didn’t find a missing Monet or a treasure chest full of gold, but we found valuable assets or resources for our community. The building in question is the Olde Towne Square, built in the mid ‘20s, which housed the original Winter Haven Post Office. Its unique architecture and design make it a must see for visitors; however, locals are drawn by the businesses located there. One business located there is one of our treasures. More...

In 1930 George L. Burr, Sr. bought a weekly newspaper and printing company in Winter Haven. Burr Printing may be the oldest printing company in Central Florida and is one of the oldest family owned businesses in Winter Haven, as well. The company recently moved from their downtown location of 26 years to the new facility on Hammond Drive off Dundee Road More...

We look for businesses to tell you about which are timely and offer more of a story than normally meets the eye. Also, we like to be inspired by the people we write about because we hope their stories inspire you.

Swim TOTTS is a perfect business to write about this month because we are in the outdoor season, and in Florida being outdoors means More...