By Gina Scanlon

With a 25-year history, Haines City Community Theatre continues to put on audience-pleasing shows.

By Cathy Koplen

East Polk County has a loving pet culture, with a variety of parks, pamperers and even ice cream parlors that cater to them.

By Anita Whitaker

Being born without hands hasn't kept Danavia 'Angel' Walker from accomplising the things she wants to do in life. The second-grader has been learning to play the guitar with her feet.

By Tracie Welser

Expression through dance should be enjoyed by everyone, and the Wright Step School of Dance has begun a dance program for special-needs children.

By Anita Whitaker

Polk State College has a new drama professor, Paul Carbonell, and a revived theater department.

By Meredith Jean Morton

East Polk County's "note"-able musicians.

By Meredith Jean Morton

Brent Booher stays involved in the local music scene by playing in local bands and teaching students.

By Brenda Eggert Brader

Michael Lawson, a tireless musician-conductor, never passes the baton as he heads several teen orchestras.

By Jennifer Whalen

Vocalist Tracy Powell brings heart and soul to her gospel music.

By Anita Whitaker

Four young artists possess great talent at young age.

By Anita Whitaker

Art venues offer programs to help students excel in the arts.

By Robin Rogers

Nancy Sykes Cockerham exudes emotion through her artwork.

By Meredith Jean Morton

Michelle Anderson paints a picture of the arts in Polk County as head of the Polk Arts Alliance.

By Shelly Godefrin

Exercise mixed with a bit of culture is on the repertoire at Hanken School of Dance