Polk State College Presents “From Reality to Abstraction”
Polk State College will host the exhibit “From Reality to Abstraction,” featuring the work of artist Robert J. Morrissey, through Feb. 24 at its Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Morrissey’s works are included in the…
Board of Trustees Member Interviewed
E.S. “Ernie” Pinner is president and CEO of CenterState Banks. In an interview with The Wall Street Transcript, he gives his take on trends in the banking industry.
Polk State Hosts United Soccer Association’s Division II Championship
The Winter Haven Kicks under-12 boys competitive soccer team walked away as the winner. Read more coverage in The Ledger.
Polk State Men’s Basketball Wins Conference Opener
Polk State beats State College of Florida 66-58, led by Sidney Sanders, Robert Gilchrist and Jarrel Joye. Read more coverage in the News Chief.
Polk State Student Wins iPad
Dean Bodoh won the iPad in a drawing at the University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator open house. He is interested in one day starting a photography business. Read the more of…
Polk State Signs Bonita Springs Pitcher
Matt Pearce, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, emerged as one of Southwest Florida’s top arms last year. He’ll soon be playing for the Eagles. Read more in the Naples News.

Polk State Professor Gives Prediction for Local Housing Market

Economics Professor Gordon Kettle said housing recovery will be a slow grind, not a drastic turnaround. Read more at The Ledger.
Freshman Pitcher Gets First Win
Chase Sparkman led the Eagles to a 6-1 victory against Palm Beach State College. Sparkman threw five scoreless innings and struck out four and issued no walks. Read more in The Ledger.
Polk Signs Citrus High Right-Handed Pitcher
Ryan Labrador said he liked Polk State’s young coaching staff. Labrador throws a fastball that’s nearly 90 miles per hour. Check out more of the story at the Chronicle Online.
Polk State Signs East Lake Baseball Player
Shortstop Nick Mazzoni, now a student at East Lake High in Tarpon Springs, signs on to play for the Eagles. Read coverage in the Tampa Bay Times.