Last year Jennifer and a friend ran the half marathon at The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park. She didn’t really train for it and let’s just say her performance wasn’t really representative of what she can do. So looking for a little redemption... Read More

In November, I announced that I was stepping down as the mayor and from the City Commission of the City of Bartow. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have made. After a long process, I was selected as the Assistant Director of... Read More

I’ve heard it said that variety is the spice of life, but I must confess that I am a creature of habit. The good news is that I’m not alone. We all are creatures of habit, whether we realize it or not.  If you’ve read... Read More

It’s rare these days for me to have an afternoon without some commitment. But since it’s Spring Break and things have slowed down a little we were able to escape for an afternoon of baseball. A friend has access to some amazing seats at Joker... Read More

At least two pretty exciting events took place this week in the Sjoblom Household. Well, three if you count the candidate forums sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Bartow. Classroom Honors This week Max was selected as the classroom VIP in Mrs.... Read More