News and Events

News and Events

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Current News
 
 

Lake Wales Boat Ramp closed through June 1, 2008

The Lake Wales Boat Ramp will be closed to the public until June 1, 2008 for reconstruction.

For more information:

http://www.theledger.com/article/20080415/BREAKING/227887463

 

Boat Ramps on Lakes Sears, Livingston, Buffum, Crystal and Desson Closed

The boat ramps on Lakes Sears, Livingston, Buffum, Crystal and Deeson will be closed due to low water levels and the ramps being out of the water. They will be closed until such time as the lake levels come back up. Polk County's Leisure Services Division can be contacted about these ramps at 863-499-2613.

For more information:

http://www.polk-county.net/county_offices/leisure_svcs/contact.aspx

 

Boat Ramps on Several of the Canals on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Closed

Boat ramps on several of the canals on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes will be closed due to low water levels and the ramps being out of the water. They will be closed until such time as the lake levels come back up. Lake Region Lakes Management District can be contacted about these ramps at 863-293-1441.

For more information:

http://www.lakesmgmtdist.com/contact.cfm