With more than 10,000 offices in all 50 states, Edward Jones has more branch offices than any other brokerage firm in the country.  The Edward Jones philosophy is that service to the individual is of utmost importance.  Its more than 12,000 financial advisors provide this personal brand of service by discussing clients’ individual investment needs on a one-on-one basis.  Edward Jones financial advisors provide quality, long-term investment opportunities that include a broad mix of municipal, government and corporate bonds; mutual funds; common stocks; and tax-advantaged securities.  Edward Jones also offers a variety of annuities, business retirement plans, and individually tailored saving, spending, and borrowing solutions.  The firm was founded in 1922 by Edward D. Jones, Sr., and although the firm’s size has changed, its set of business principles retains the same focus.  First, the firm serves just one client:  the serious, long-term individual investor.  Second, the firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes quality and a well balanced portfolio, and lastly, it believes personal relationships are key.  Thus, the Edward Jones brand appeals to a careful and considering kind of investor who prefers a long-term relationship with his or her financial services firm.”

Edward Jones Investments/Laura Lear

3019 Lakeland Highlands Rd

Lakeland, FL 33803

(863) 688-3440

Girls Inc. of Lakeland is a private, non-profit United Way agency providing a daily after school and summer program for girls in grades K-12. Their mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. For the past 40 years, over 30,000 girls have benefited from the outstanding work that Girls Inc. of Lakeland provides through its afterschool and summer programs. Its research-based curricula, delivered by trained professionals, equip girls to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Girls Incorporated of Lakeland

1220 W Highland St

Lakeland, FL 33815

(863) 682-3002

http://www.GirlsInc.Org

Floralawn was founded in 1993 by Rob Averitt and Rich McDonald.  This partnership was created out of the desire to create a company that customers would find to be easy to work with, cost effective, and thru utilizing both their background and experience, delivering the utmost quality.  Through sales, acquisitions and a high customer retention rate, at 50 employees Floralawn has grown to be one of the larger landscape contractors in Central Florida.  In April of 2010, Polk Pump & Irrigation was acquired to add further irrigation and pump service and installation capabilities. Services offered by our Total Property Management:

Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Spray Services, Irrigation Installation & Maintenance, Pump Maintenance, Water Wells

FloraLawn, Inc.

 734 S Combee Rd

Lakeland, FL 33801

(863) 668-0495

Marco’s Pizza gives its customers an authentic taste of Italian cuisine. Locally owned and operated by Vipul Patel who has been a resident of Lakeland since 2003 with his wife and two daughters.  Mr. Patel is a registered pharmacist in the state of Florida and after serving the citizens of Polk and Hardee counties, he decided to diversify his profile by opening the very first Marco’s Pizza in the local area.

Headquartered in Toledo, OH, Marco’s Pizza is the fasted growing pizza company in the U.S. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate more than 250 stores in 20 states. Marco’s is now recognized as one of the top-performing restaurant franchises in the country.

Marco’s Pizza strives to make a high quality pizza by focusing on three key areas: dough, sauce and cheese. Freshness in ingredients is demonstrated through dough that is made fresh daily, a proprietary sauce recipe that blends herbs and spices and three types of vine-ripened tomatoes, and an exclusive blend of three fresh cheeses (never frozen). Pizza toppings include hearty, robust quantities of real meat and vegetables. The menu is very broad to include many different kinds of baked subs, salads, wings, cheesy bread, and delicious cinna squares for carryout and delivery.

Marco’s Pizza is located at 4780 S Florida Ave, Lakeland FL 33813

The Law Office of Craig B. Hill, P.L.

210 Woodward St

Lakeland, FL 33803

(863) 937-9381 | CHill-Law.com

In February 2010, Craig B. Hill, founded the Law Office of Craig B. Hill, P.L. The Law Office of Craig B. Hill, P.L. provides representation to clients in various areas of the law with a focus on real estate transactions, title insurance matters, homeowners’ association law and business law. Mr. Hill is committed to providing first-rate legal representation at reasonable prices. Mr. Hill graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University (in Hickory, North Carolina) in 1995 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. Following graduation from Stetson University College of Law in 2001, Mr. Hill joined Clark, Campbell, Mawhinney & Lancaster, P.A., where he became a shareholder in 2007. Mr. Hill is an active member of Christ Community Presbyterian Church, and he is involved in various civic and community organizations, including EMERGE Lakeland where he serves as Vice Chair, AMIkids Polk, Kiwanis Club of Lakeland and is a graduate of the Leadership Lakeland Class XXV. Mr. Hill and his wife, Kate, reside in Lakeland and have four children.

Cox Motors, L.L.C., which is owned and operated by David W. Cox, opened in the spring of 2011.  David has been in the car business in Hillsborough County since 1999 and decided to move his business to Polk County in fall of 2010.

Cox Motors L.L.C. specializes in helping people to purchase a vehicle with credit-challenges.  Many local dealers are able to refer customers to Cox Motors, allowing people who could use a helping hand to get the transportation they need.

David is the past President of Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association and a board member of National Independent Auto Dealers Association.  Aside from working, David focuses on his family life with his wife Dawn of 22 years and daughters Courteney 16, and Rachel 14.  The family enjoys spending time together participating in outdoor activities.  They are also active in their church, Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa.

Cox Motors, LLC

1612 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

(863) 686-9300

www.CoxMotors.Aotoshopper.com

Today, I had the privilege to be one of the first to see the remodeled Salvation Army Family Store on South Florida Avenue. Admittedly, I haven’t been in the store for probably 12-18 months, and I am completely impressed with their progress!

Tomorrow, the public is invited to tour the new store, with brand new carpet tiles, incredibly well-organized shopping areas and some super-nice staff! On October 1, the store at 3915 S Florida Ave will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Radiology and Imaging Specialists (RIS) is physician-owned and has been providing the community with the highest quality medical imaging service for over 40 years.  RIS has over twenty board-certified radiologists, many of whom are sub-specialized.  RIS advanced imaging services include: PET/CT Scan; multi-slice CT; MRI, ultrasound; nuclear medicine; digital mammography; bone densitometry and conventional x-rays.

Its facilities in Lakeland and Plant City are all accredited and are staffed by experienced and dedicated professionals.  RIS subsidiaries and locations include RIS Central Office, Upright MRI, Women’s Imaging Center, Lakeland Vascular Institute, Vein Care Specialists, Plant City Imaging and RIS’s newest location in South Lakeland.

The new office located in Emerald Plaza at 3021 Highlands Road offers x-ray and ultrasound services.

Hospital affiliations for RIS include: Lakeland Regional Medical Center; Bartow Regional Medical Center; Winter Haven Hospital; Bert Fish Medical Center and South Florida Baptist Hospital.  For more information and a listing of all our services visit our website RISimaging.com.

A new approach to commercial real estate becomes a reality in the formation of this Central Florida real estate firm, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler, LLC. The company brings to Polk County an approach that is consistent with classic real estate feasibility in commercial real estate and unites three of Central Florida’s power brokers. 

Gary Ralston, SIOR, CPM, CRE, SCLS, (retail and commercial real estate authority in Central Florida); R. Todd Dantzler, CCIM, County Commissioner (commercial property and land use expertise in Polk County and Central Florida); and Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM (former Florida legislator, land and conservation easement authority), offer clients a comprehensive range of real estate services based upon their unique contributions to the real estate industry. The real estate power team represents over 70 years of collective expertise in commercial and land real estate.

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (CBCSRD Realty) is Polk County’s premier commercial real estate firm. CBCSRD Realty is the only Polk County commercial real estate brokerage with expertise in the local real estate market that is also a national brand, has a national presence, and offers global resources. The CBCSRD Realty team knows the fluctuating market and has an intimate knowledge of Polk County properties. With the global Coldwell Banker Commercial brand, they can reach out nationally or globally on behalf of their clients.
Commercial real estate services include, site selection, disposition, leasing, property management, real estate counseling services, acquisition, portfolio assortment plan, asset management, recapitalization, and development.

Both companies, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate  (land real estate brokerage) and Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, LLC (commercial real estate brokerage) are located in the same space in downtown Lakeland, FL.

CBC SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTLZER REALTY
114 North Tennessee Ave., 3rd Floor
Lakeland, FL 33801
For full biographies and additional information, please visit: www.srdcommercial.com.

Florida Kitchens and Bath Designs celebrates a new location after almost 40 years. You will find Florida Kitchens and Bath Designs on South Florida Ave next to the Beacon Road Starbucks. Florida Kitchens and Bath Designs has a larger showroom with brand new displays and designs to meet your needs. Florida Kitchens and Bath Designs still have the same quality and family owned pride in their business, just more products to offer.   Florida Kitchens and Bath Designs has a larger selection of cabinets, which means they have cabinets for every budget.

Your home will benefit from the design expertise of father and daughter team Glenn and Darla Bridges. Certified by the national Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Glenn has held many office positions in the Central Florida NKBA Chapter, and continues to play an important role in both the NKBA and Polk County. Please visit Florida Kitchen and Bath Designs, Inc. at the NEW LOCATION! 

Florida Kitchen and Bath Designs, Inc.
2117 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-0480
www.floridakitchedesigns.net