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  • Webber Expands Online Degrees

    Updated Apr 16, 2019

    Webber International University in Babson Park is now offering six undergraduate and three master's degree programs online. Established in 1927, Webber is a nonprofit organization accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC). Webber focuses on a worldwide business environment, modern business practices and entrepreneurship, but also offers more. Webber has a program that caters to the non-traditional student and offers a fully online program for...

  • Fly-in Changes Name to Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

    Updated Apr 7, 2019

    The SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In and Expo, an aviation tradition for the past 45 years, has announced a name change for its 2020 Fly-In event. The largest fundraising event for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) will be renamed the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo. Next year's event will be held March 31 - April 5 2020. John "Lites" Leenhouts, President and CEO of SUN 'n FUN Fly-In is quoted as saying that this change reflects the evolution the fly-in has been undergoing....

  • SUN 'n FUN Fly-In & EXPO to Welcome 200,000 Visitors

    Chevon T. Baccus APR, Executive Editor|Updated Apr 5, 2019

    John "Lites" Leenhouts loves all things aviation and his enthusiasm is contagious. He's getting ready for the biggest week of his year April 2-7 when he welcomes about 200,000 people to the 45th annual SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in and Expo. The retired Naval aviator is finishing his eighth year as president and CEO of the Fly-in and the Aerospace Center for Excellence. His office in Hangar A at the Linder International Airport southwest of Lakeland is filled with photos,...

  • Sun 'n Fun 45th Birthday Bash April 4

    Updated Mar 26, 2019

    The Sun 'n Fun 45th Birthday Bash is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. The celebration is the premier fundraising event during the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In & Expo; all proceeds generated are returned to Aerospace Center for Excellence STEAM education programs, including over $430,000 annually I scholarships for students pursuing aerospace and aviation careers. Birthday party festivities include a cocktail reception, delectable cuisine, live entertainment by...

  • Elections Officials to Award Scholarships

    Updated Mar 23, 2019

    Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards wants college students to know they have until March 29 to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded by the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections in 2019. Applicants must be: - Registered to vote in the State of Florida - A Citizen of the United States - Enrolled as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida - Majoring in Political Science/Public or Business Administration or...