Photography by Myles and Sarah Shank Dennis Ross sold his law firm and headed to Washington, D.C., to represent his hometown and surrounding areas in Congress. Involved in politics since high school, he was looking forward to making a difference, to crossing the...
Seven months ago, the soulful sounds of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra filled Victory Church as Hollywood movie composer Joseph DeBeasi debuted an original piece he wrote specifically for the 65,000 veterans who call Polk County home. Now, in a follow-up event,...
Lakeland native U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross will be using two decades of political experience in a new way as distinguished professor of political science at the new American Center for Political Leadership at Southeastern University, the university announced Wednesday,...
We remember it well. The search for water and gas. The purchase of pounds and pounds of non-perishable food. The anticipation of the arrival of Charley, Jeanne, Frances, Irma – all unwelcome guests. Then the days and weeks without electricity, searching for food and...
Are your storytelling skills lacking? This session may be for you. Are you an effective leader but never seem to capture or engage your audience when delivering a speech? Having trouble writing a report that’s so persuasive others are envious? Is the idea for your...
