Hello again Homeland! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Antique Fair Along Main Street at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- 2026 Polk Politics Candidate Rally at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A thunderstorm this afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.
📸 Around Homeland
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Upcoming Events in
Homeland
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Saturday August 8
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Antique Fair Along Main Street →
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
All along Main Street, Bartow, Florida
8:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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2026 Polk Politics Candidate Rally
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Bartow Civic Center 2250 S. Floral Avenue Bartow, FL 33830
5:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Book Babies →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
10:00 am
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Songs & Stories →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
11:00 am
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
4:00 pm
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2026 Fun Thursday-MidFlorida
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
5:30 pm
Friday August 7
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Get Moving! Chair Yoga →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
9:30 am
Saturday August 8
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Paws to Read →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
10:00 am
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Pokémon Club →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
11:00 am
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Teen Anime Club →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
1:00 pm
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FREAKNIK vs RODEO POOL PARTY PART 6 →
Idlewood Venue & Events, 150 Idlewood Ave, Bartow
4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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