âOhana: is the Hawaiian word for family. âOhana is a group of both closely and distantly related people who share nearly everything, from land and food to children and status. Sharing is central to this value. In Hawaiian culture, being a member of a family is more important than the individual. Native Hawaiians feel a connection to the âaina or land.
The sales tax in Bay County is 6.5%, which is below the Florida average of 7%.
Sales Tax Rate: 7%. 1  The sales tax in Polk County is 7%, which is the average for counties in Florida. 2  Approximately 29.5% of Polk County's population lives in a lower middle class household, or a household with an annual income of between $25,000 and $50,000. This is a typical percentage of lower middle class households for Lakeland Metro, but a high percentage for Florida.