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This is the current conditions weather report for Bartow. The report was made 47 minutes ago, at 05:15 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 12 miles per hour / 18.5 kilometers per hour from the north northwest (340°). The temperature was 46°F / 8°C, with a dew-point at 46°F / 8°C. The temperature felt like 41°F / 5°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.15 inHg / 1022 hPa. The relative humidity was 50%. The skies were clear.

Bartow is a city located in the U.S. State of Florida in Central Florida east of the Tampa Bay area. The population was 15,340 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 16,278. It is the county seat of Polk County.

Bartow was named in honor of Francis S. Bartow, the first Confederate officer to die in the American Civil War. Residents of the city are known as Bartowans. While Bartow itself is not a very large city- the Polk County cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven have larger populations-the city does have the distinction of being the city in Polk County with the longest, most colorful history. The city is known for its historic downtown, oak trees (which are both large and numerous often forming canopies over much of the paved streets), early 20th century ante-bellum styled architecture, and azalea bushes which bloom everywhere in the spring. The city has been called The City of Oaks, The City of Oaks and Azaleas and The Capitol of Imperial Polk County.

Attractions in Nearby Cities:

Cypress Gardens Adventure Park

Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Club Inc.

Located at 7000 Avon Park Cut Off Road just 2 miles from the intersection of Hi way 98.

3 Big shows a year in November, January, and February present almost 240 acres of antique engines, tractors, and an Old Village.

During the Christmas season the park is lit up with many thousands of lights. Hay rides, and trams give the tour of lights with all procedes going to Toys for Tots and the cities of Fort Meade and Avon Park to aid needy families.

Visit the website at Flywheelers Home Page for details of shows and other events.

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