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Polk County Commissioners delay vote on school property tax measure toward potential pay increase for teachers, staff

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A delay in voting for a referendum to potentially raise property taxes for Polk County residents has sparked concern and left some upset. The extra funds would provide a ...
The Ledger

Two dozen companies benefit from Polk County property tax breaks aimed at creating jobs

Polk County, Florida, offers ad valorem tax exemptions to companies that create jobs and invest in infrastructure. Publix Super Markets has the most agreements, with eight, followed by Aldi and ...
Business Observer

Polk hotel-to-apartment conversion project obtains $30M loan

The Still Property Group, a developer specializing in residential conversion projects, has completed the transformation of a Polk County hotel and has borrowed $30 million to carry it through until ...
The Ledger

Polk County commissioners to debate referendum for school tax increase

The Polk County Commission will debate a referendum to ask voters about a 1 mil property tax increase for education. If approved by voters, the tax would generate an estimated $77 million annually for ...