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An older man in a blue plaid sport jacket stands in the atrium of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida, with a sculpture hanging from the ceiling behind him.

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Meet the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s new executive director

Dr. Daryl Ward, a Polk County native and AGB interim director since last June, has been selected to step into the executive director role as the art museum marks its 60th anniversary.

Sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

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Business

Car-optional development to bring eateries, retail to Optimist Park

Joinery aims to create a pedestrian-only corridor between three buildings, linking the community to housing and retail spaces — and yes, it is car-optional.

February 16, 2026

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Maria Adnado

Food

Editor’s Pick: Resting Burrito Face and Merge Coffee Bar

Both spots are open daily, whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or lunch.

February 16, 2026

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Dylan Aycock

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Get a free inspection to weather-proof your roof

Benton Roofing has provided full-service roofing to the Carolinas for 40+ years.

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Experience Finals Weekend at the Credit One Charleston Open

One lucky reader will win sold-out, courtside-level tickets to the tournament’s championship weekend.

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How expert heart care helped one Kentuckian keep going

After heart failure slowed him down, Stanley “Shorty” Carson got back to the work he loves with help from UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute.

Sponsored by UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute