Bartow
A city in Polk County, Florida — population 20,201 as of 2020.
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Daily Ridge
September 30For 50 years, Bartow Christian Books & Gifts has been more than a bookstore. It has been a place where people have found books, gifts, encouragement, a listening ear and, most importantly to owners Bo and Sandy, a place where they could serve God by serving others. On Thursday,…
Local BusinessDaily Ridge
September 17Polk County Sheriff’s Office- For those who loved our Haunted Jail Tours in the past, we’ve created a brand-new scare! This year we present: SHERIFF’S HAUNTED TRAIL TOUR! As you may know, the old jail in Bartow where we held our haunts has been torn down. Boo! Thanks to our…
EventsDaily Ridge
September 16By Ethan Jones Coming into Friday night, the (2-0) Auburndale Bloodhounds had been one of the hottest teams in Polk County. After opening the season 2-0, Auburndale scored 107 points while allowing zero, looking nearly unstoppable through its first two games. But standing in…
Local SportsDaily Ridge
September 10Bartow Sweeps Lake Wales; Winter Haven Tops McKeel 3-1 Yellow Jackets hit 7-0 on Tuesday, then fell to Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and sit at 7-1. Winter Haven takes a four-set road win in Lakeland. By Daily Ridge Staff POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Sept. 10, 2026 Polk County volleyball…
Local SportsDaily Ridge
September 2The City of Bartow has selected a veteran law enforcement investigator with decades of experience to conduct the Internal Affairs investigation involving former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker, providing a significant new development in a case that has left one major question…
Public Safety
WMNF 88.5
August 25City of Bartow schedules community meetings on proposed Amendment 3
The City of Bartow will host three community meetings to discuss its proposed 2026–27 budget, city priorities and the potential local effects of Florida’s proposed constitutional Amendment 3 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. City Manager Mike Herr is expected to discuss city…
Government & CivicIn and around Bartow
See & do
+47 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
- Abc Pizza Restaurant Of Bartow
- Arby's
- B&G Prestige Jamaican Restaurant
- Banker's Brew Coffee
- Bartow Bedrock
Shops & services
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Bartow by the numbers
- Median age
- 36.5
- Households
- 7,439
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $68,178
- Median house value
- $234,100
- Office
- PLANNING DIRECTOR
- Address
- 450 N WILSON AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830