Thank you, photographers
Photo credits
The photos in this guide come from photographers who share their work under open licenses. Each one is listed with its author and license. We resize and crop them to fit the layout, and each stays under its original license. When a photo was taken outside Polk County, its caption says where.
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market: A Local’s Saturday Guide
Munn Park, downtown Lakeland, a block from the Curb Market. Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Florida’s Amendment 3 Passed. Here’s What It Means for Polk County Homeowners
South Lake Morton Historic District, Lakeland. Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Polk County Christmas Parades 2026: Dates, Times and Where to Watch
A Christmas parade in Punta Gorda, Fla. Photo: PCHS-NJROTC · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Thanksgiving in Polk County 2026: Turkey Trots, Markets and an Easy Holiday Weekend
Pumpkin pie, fresh from the oven. Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Moving to Polk County, Florida: The Local’s Guide for 2027
Lake Mirror, downtown Lakeland. Photo: Butter142 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lakeland’s Royal Swans: How Queen Elizabeth II Brought Them Back to Lake Morton
One of the Lake Morton swans, Lakeland. Photo: Butter142 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Haven Holiday Market 2026: 250+ Vendors in Downtown Winter Haven on Nov. 21
Downtown Winter Haven. Photo: Ultrahip · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
What’s My Polk County Home Worth? Why Online Estimates Miss, and How to Get a Real Number
Dixieland Historic District, Lakeland. Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
