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Meet Javier

I'm Javier Herrera, a bilingual REALTOR® with The Prieto Group of LPT Realty in Winter Haven. Before real estate, I worked in behavioral health case management, so I'm used to walking families through big transitions calmly and clearly. I started Polk Life & Living because the best part of helping people move here is showing them how much there is to love about this county.

Javier

Why this guide exists

Polk is growing fast, and most local information is scattered everywhere. This guide pulls it together: events worth your time, places neighbors love, and home advice that saves you money, in English and Spanish.

How I can help

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