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We also visit a jewelry shop and a brand new event venue that is absolutely beautiful. We find out where you can buy high-quality kitchen essentials in Lakeland & learn how to make a very special drink for Valentine’s Day.

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February is the shortest month but it’s also our biggest calendar to date. I hope to see you around town at some of the amazing things happening in Lakeland!

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FEBRUARY VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5 Publisher Barbara Rakoczy Editor Amy Sexson Advertising Director Kim Edwards Contributing Writers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Barry Friedman Cori Blythe Contributing Photographers Bill Siegel Bill Batton Amy Sexson Tara Crutchfield Steven Maynard Jordan Weiland Photography Graphic Designer Steven Maynard Sr. Sales Consultant Gary Peach Digital Specialist Kathy Woodruff Account Executives Chris Campbell Katherine Palmer President Sun Central Media Group Chris Sexson HAVEN is published twelve times a year by the Sun Central Media Group.

Haven distributes 13,500 copies a month with 7,701 mailed to homes and 5,800 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County.

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LOCAL NEWS WORDS Barry Friedman/LkldNow.com

SAFETY NET EXPANDS FOR SPRING TRAINING

DOWNTOWN: BBQ IS IN, MERCHANTS ARE OUT

Fans attending Detroit Tigers Spring Training games this year (the season starts Feb. 22) will have fewer chances to take home foul balls — but they’ll also have fewer chances to get bonked on the head. New safety netting will protect roughly 95 percent of the seats at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, the team says. What about visibility? The team told the Detroit Free Press the new netting is nearly half the thickness of the material used in the past.

Downtown Lakeland continues its transformation into a dining and drinking destination. Mojo’s Federal Swine and Spirits has opened in the Federal Building with another restaurant/bar following. Valet parking, which was scaled back last year, is about to expand. Lakeland Brewing Co. on Lake Mirror has closed, but Swan Brewing on Lake Wire will open its taps soon. Brooke Pottery, which led the downtown retail revival in the 1990s, has closed, as has Two Hens and a Hound. In addition, the merchants organization that coordinated First Friday and the Food Truck Rally is disbanding and has turned those events over to the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority.

NEW COMMISSION UPHOLDS MONUMENT DECISION The fiercest advocates for keeping the Confederate monument in Munn Park thought they saw an opening when four new city commissioners were seated in January. They tried to get the new group to overturn a December decision to begin the process of relocating the statue to Veterans Park or another part of the city. New Commissioner Michael Dunn attempted to help them out, but failed to get a second on several motions he made designed to keep the memorial in place. Expect a plan for moving the monument in March, the city manager said.

THE BEST SPRING REBUILDING A CLEANING FOR OF GOLF COURSE LAKE BONNET? INTENTIONS Builder Dave Tavlin is making a multimillion-dollar bet that he can attract new players if he renovates the rough-aroundthe-edges golf course at the 55+ Sandpiper community along North Socrum Loop Road.

Improvements will be paid in part from proceeds on building and selling up to 47 new homes in the development. “It’s not the biggest course in town,” Tavlin told The Ledger. “I don’t know if it will ever be the nicest, but it’s going to be as nice as it can be.”

There’s nothing like an infusion of private dollars and the prospect of boaters to prompt City Hall to dive into efforts to clean up a lake. When built by a nonprofit organization, the 160-acre Bonnet Springs Park will open the previously isolated Lake Bonnet to thousands of recreation seekers. But first it needs to be cleaned of algae and muck. City commissioners took the first step when they authorized $198,000 for a feasibility study that’s expected to take a year. When it’s done, they’ll be applying for state funds to restore the lake.

Lakeland Electric had the best of intentions when it sent 20 employees and equipment to help repair the hurricanedamaged power grid in Puerto Rico in late October. At first city leaders reported all went well. But records revealed that a combination of bureaucratic chaos and blocked roads meant crews worked only 2 1/2 of the 22 days they were gone.

Separately, a 39-year-old union lineman who volunteered to help on the island was flown home to Lakeland in January after he fell 80 feet from a cable that had suspended him over a transmission tower he was working on.

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ARE YOU READY TO VOTE AGAIN?

SOUTHERN SUBURBS SET TO SPREAD

A special election is being held to select a state legislator to represent an oddly shaped district that largely skirts city limits to take in suburban areas north of Lake Gibson and also east of Combee Road.

Republicans Jennifer Spath and Josie Tomkow compete in a primary election Feb. 20, and the winner faces Democrat Ricky Shirah May 1. The ultimate victor will replace Neil Combee, who resigned the District 39 seat to take a job in the Trump administration.

Look for up to 1,300 new houses in a new development planned by former state Sen. J.D. Alexander on 440 acres north of Ewell Road and west of Yates Road. Construction could begin this spring. Alexander’s company and the city of Lakeland are sharing the costs of building road, sidewalks and bike paths in the development, and the county plans to expand West Pipkin Road in the area.

DOWNTOWN WILL CAMERAS PARKING: GET A GREEN SOME FEES LIGHT? REDUCED Drivers caught in errant right turns by red-light cameras often complain that the $158 fine feels like a money grab by the city.

Lakeland police counter that the presence of the cameras changes driver habits and that increases safety. And they add that none of the fine money enriches the city. Those are the arguments they’ll be making this month or next when the City Commission will decide whether to renew the contract for the cameras that have been in place since 2009.

People who come downtown to shop and dine during business hours are finding more free and lower-cost parking spaces. But using those spots means they may have to walk a bit farther.

It’s now free to park in the lower level (Cedar Street entrance) of the Main Street garage after 3 p.m. There are some spaces near Lake Mirror where it’s free to park all day. And users of the Parkmobile app can park in some spaces on Orange, Main and Massachusetts for just 25 cents an hour after the first two free hours.

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WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Swan City Roller Derby Anyone who has seen the 2009 film Whip It or any of the 1970s and 80s depictions of the sport have probably formed an idea about what they think roller derby is.

Most people think It’s two teams of hostile, pushy women slamming into each other for maximum injury, right? A lot of people aren’t even familiar with how the sport is played. Do you get extra points if you make someone cry, is there a ball involved?

No, to all of that.

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I too, had expected to meet a group of rough and tumble girls with an excess of aggression, throwing elbows at anyone who looked at them wrong. The girls of Swan City Roller Derby shattered all preconceptions I had about them. They are a collective of mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends. An eclectic group of badasses, all ages, shapes, and sizes. Laughing and joking with each other, having fun on their skates, the Swan City Roller Derby seems to be a sisterhood that anyone would be lucky to be a part of.

The team spent the first year training and recruiting, with 2017 being their first competitive season. They have around 15-20 active league members and of those, about 11 compete.

I met with six teammates, Tess Tapia aka “Slamazon Princess,” who is a case manager for new clients at VISTE by day and is a blocker for the team. Cynthia Fulco aka “Deadly Cinn” is an insurance title agent and jammer for the team. Sonia Jaimes aka “Bettie Bombas” is a stay at home mom and blocker. Mary Leslie aka “Shrimp N Roll” works in film production and is a blocker.

Adrienne Hodge aka “Yo Adrienne” works at the same title agency as Cynthia and is a blocker. And finally, Holly Buxman aka “Hell Oh! Kitty” works in accounting for Publix and is also a blocker.

Mary explained how the sport works. Each team has 4 blockers and 1 jammer and, “They’re lined up so that the jammer is supposed to get past the opposing team’s blockers. Once they make the initial pass, they loop back around and get a point for every opposing team member that they pass, scoring up to 5 points, because if they lap the jammer, that means it’s a grand slam.”

Swan City Roller Derby previously belonged to another Lakeland team that disbanded. In January of 2016, several of them wanted to continue the sport and started a non-profit league of their own, dubbing it Swan City Roller Derby to pay homage to their home city. Tess explained the name, “We didn’t want to make it too niche and just make it clear that we’re a Lakeland team.”

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more of a show, a spectacle. We’ve really grown to evolve into more of a professional, competitive sport so we are more similar to football than…”

“Fake wrestling,” someone chimed in.

Their season lasts from January to October, and they compete with teams from all over the state. Last season they played bouts from Jacksonville to Miami, according to Tess.

They practice 2-3 times a week for 2 hours each practice.

The girls wear plenty of padding and the chances of getting hurt participating in roller derby are no higher than any other physical activity. Leading the way with the topic of breaking bones and aggressive players, I asked the team if there were any other misconceptions they’d like to bust about the sport. Mary chimed in with, “There’s no ball!”

They all laughed. “We don’t throw elbows,” said another teammate.

Tess said, “For most people, the reaction that most skaters get from people that watched it back in the 70s when it was much

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“They think we’re the WWE on skates or something,” said another, laughing.

Mary also wanted to bust the misconception that you have to be a certain body type to play roller derby, saying you can be any size and play the sport.

Where do they get their creative names?

Either they or the team comes up with them.

Mary “Shrimp N Roll”, “When I started with the team, they tried to give me a nickname. I was doing a documentary on the team at the time, they wanted to call me ‘Documary’ and it just didn’t stick.”

“You agonize over it for a few months knowing that when you pass your test you’ll get to pick your name. Then you tell people that you trust dearly and then they make fun of you and then it’s back to the drawing board,” said Tess with a smile.

I asked the group of friends and teammates what made them want to try the sport.

Cynthia answered, “I personally was drawn to roller derby because I was enamored by the sisterhood that teams that I witnessed had. I’d never played competitive sports and I really liked the way they all worked together.

It also seemed really family oriented off the track too.”

Mary cut in, “I like hitting people!” The group erupted in laughter and Sonia “Bettie Bombas” seconded that notion.

On a serious note, Mary remarked, “The amount of growth you see in people from the start to once they’ve been doing it for a year or two. Actually, even just through our “Fresh Meat” program.” The “Fresh Meat” program, something the team has dubbed their “Ugly Duckling” program because of their namesake, is 2 sessions of 8 weeks in which the first 8 weeks, the ladies learn how to skate and the second 8 weeks they learn how to play the game. Mary continued, “To see the difference in people who go through that training program is amazing and super encouraging.”

For many on the team, it was obvious what a big part of their lives it was and just how invaluable roller derby was to them. “I feel more confident having been involved with roller derby because I think it gives you more confidence in your day-to-day life. Where you wouldn’t probably have been as aggressive or assertive, you tend to speak up for yourself, try things, be a little bit more adventurous than you maybe were prior,” said Cynthia.

Holly “Hell Oh! Kitty” added, “I’m very introverted and I’m very shy and I hate people looking at me honestly. For some reason once I put on a jersey and everything, I don’t

even think about that,” she continued, “It’s fun and I guess I don’t feel the judgment that I would feel in day-to-day life so it has definitely helped me come out of my shell.”

Adrienne had a touching story of the part this sisterhood played in her life. “Three or four months prior to derby I had lost my dad unexpectedly from a heart attack.

I was looking for something, I guess as a distraction initially. I had played sports when I was younger, but it had been a ten-year span since I had played.” After watching their game and picking up a recruitment flyer, Adrienne knew she had to do this. “Roller derby was my grief therapy,” she concluded.

Swan City Roller Derby has set some goals as a new league. According to Tess, they want to go to bigger competitions, win more games and continue to grow together. “Our goal for next season is to find a home venue so we can start growing our community and our fan base here in Lakeland,” said Tess.

Thinking of joining the team, but reservations are stopping you? “Deadly Cinn” has some advice, “If you think you can’t, you’re wrong.”

“I’m in my 40’s and if you asked me at age 20 would I be playing roller derby in my 40’s, I would’ve said hell no. I have no plans to retire so I may be the 80-year old on the team. I don’t know, we’ll see how it goes,” she joked.

Adrienne and Holly went through the “Fresh Meat” program 3 times before they made it

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to the veterans where they were able to play in games. Adrienne said, “Doggone it, we were going to pass if it took 10 times!” She added, “Everybody learns at different speeds so don’t give up if you don’t learn it as quickly as the next girl beside you.”

Holly added to Adrienne’s thoughts with the determination that the team embodies, “When you really want it,” another girl finished her thought, “you’ll do whatever it takes.”

You can find out more about becoming a part of the sisterhood with these ladies by joining them on the track or supporting them in another way through refereeing, becoming an NSO (non-skating official) or a volunteer.

Follow them on Facebook: @SwanCityRollerDerby or on Instagram @swancityrollers for updates on recruiting, schedules and more.

“Shrimp N Roll” encourages everyone that wants to give it a try to check them out exclaiming, “Come play with us!”

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Pancake Festival Flipping for Charities

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Pianist James Matthews Once homeless, now a renowned and accomplished pianist, James Matthews is nothing short of inspiring.

Though James doesn’t throw around the words ‘brilliant’ or ‘protege’ to describe himself, there seems to not be a more fitting description for the musician.

“I started playing when I was three and my dad was my first teacher. I grew up playing Jazz music. I didn’t have the classical training until I was much older,” said James, taking me back to where it all started. He began playing recitals from the time he was 9 or 10, but says he didn’t take his craft seriously until middle school when he was first exposed to classical music.

He remembers the feeling he got saying, “I have to play this, I have to do this and I fell so in love with it.”

“I started to do whatever I could do to become a classical pianist at the time,” he explained.

In high school, Matthews fell in love with other genres of music that he still has an affinity for to this day– screamo, heavy rock, and punk from the mid 2000’s are still some of his favorite music genres.

Life got pretty interesting for young James after he graduated high school. He attended Florida Southern College, where he was spending about 12 hours a day between his academic studies and piano practice.

He described his situation, “I didn’t know where I was going to sleep because I just didn’t have the money to afford to live in Lakeland. My scholarship that I got from Florida Southern only covered tuition so I kind of just did whatever I had to do and slept wherever I could.”

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his time at FSC negatively, remarking, “Looking back on it now almost 10 years later, it was hard at the time, but I definitely wouldn’t change it at all.” It was there that he was taught and mentored by someone he says changed his life. James paused and said thoughtfully of Piano Professor Dr. Robert McDonald who has since passed away, “He was one of the biggest influences in my life and in playing music.”

changing opportunity–he was invited to be on “The Ellen Show.”

He talked about playing on the Ellen Show saying,“Playing for millions of people for a show was really cool and that helps you get out there and do more things.” On the show, he was interviewed by Ellen and performed, after which the host surprised him with $25,000 from Shutterfly and every prize that she had given away in her “12 Days of Giveaways” from the previous year.

With a love for where he got his start, James says he would love to come for a concert at FSC and would one day like to play with The Imperial Symphony Orchestra, the first symphony he ever heard.

“The following summer after the initial [concert at] Carnegie Hall and the Ellen Show, I was able to go on a massive concert tour, all over the world.” He played in 30 states, also traveling to Japan and Australia where he played at the Sydney Opera House.

James later attended The University of West Florida where, in 2014, through the encouragement of one of his teachers, he sent a DVD of himself playing Sergei Prokofiev’s “Piano Sonata No. 7” to the American Protege International Piano and Strings Competition. The coveted prize for this competition was a solo performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Aside from the previously mentioned achievements, Matthews also played music in 4 episodes of the TV show, Nashville, where he enjoyed playing the show’s country and gospel music on screen.

Speaking of the namesake of where James got his primetime break, he currently lives and goes to school in Nashville, Tennessee, attending Belmont University, seeking his Master’s Degree in Piano Performance.

“I didn’t hear from them for a couple of months, and I think it was over Christmas break, I got an email that I was [one of the] winners.” He reflected, “It was just the craziest thing in the world.”

After the performance at Carnegie Hall, the committee gave out medals, certificates, and awards during which the mayor of New York presented him with a medal of musical excellence.

He was invited back a year later to play another concert. He soloed twice there in 2017.

“The coolest thing about that, is once I graduate with my degree, I will be able to teach piano at college level which is where I’ll get to find a lot more of the serious music students,” he said.

According to James, his piano skill is a mix of nature and practice. Thomas Edison famously quoted, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninetynine percent perspiration,” something

The day prior to taking his seat in front of the ivory keys of Carnegie Hall, he received another life-

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that could be said about James’s inherent piano genius and the 9 to 10 hours a day he practices.

“Sometimes the magic just happens and I can’t really explain to you how it does or how it all comes together.

Sometimes, after I’ve worked so hard on something, there comes a time where I’m ready to play it and it just happens.” He continued on that inspirational note, “Whenever I’m playing all I care about is creating the most amazing moment of music that will move somebody and that’s when the magic just happens. I’m not worried about the details, I’m not worried about if I’m going to miss a note or make this leap.”

James Matthews is optimistic about the opportunities his future holds and has his nose to the grindstone, or fingers to the keys, rather. “I’m always finding pieces of music that are extremely challenging and extremely hard to learn, hard to play. That keeps me very humble,” he laughed, “I’m always finding something that I can’t quite do the first time or maybe spend a month working on one specific piece.”

“To get my butt kicked by Beethoven all the time definitely puts things in perspective for me,” James said laughingly.

Though it is stressful and hard to stay motivated at times, the pianist said graciously, “I get to wake up and play classical piano for like 10 hours a day and that’s my entire life, it’s the greatest thing ever. I wouldn’t change anything in the world for the way my life is right now.”

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Lakeland Community Theatre Performing Mary Poppins Most people are no doubt familiar with the 1964 film based off the book written

by P. L. Travers, starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and David Tomlinson that had them whistling or trying to spell “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” The story centers around the Banks family of London in need of a nanny for their two kids, Jane and Michael. A mysterious woman, Mary Poppins, shows up at the Banks door.

The magical Mary Poppins takes the kids on many exciting escapades, teaching a few lessons along the way, and not just to the children.

“It’s called Mary Poppins, but it’s about Mr. Banks and his change and how Mary effects that change. I think that’s what we’re going to delve into, we’re going to make sure the audience sees that change,” remarked Lakeland Community Theatre director, Alan Reynolds.

Speaking to the differences between the Cameron Mackintosh, Disney musical and the 1964 movie, Alan said, “There are some character changes like Mrs. Banks is not a suffragette, she’s an ex-actress.”

Though it’s not a verbatim copy of the movie, the musical contains most of the crowd-favorite songs like “Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Feed the Birds” and more. “Feed the Birds,” according to Alan, was touted to be one of Walt Disney’s favorite songs.

Alan remembered, “I grew up on the movie.

The movie came out in [1964] and my mom took me Tampa to see it. I remember as a little child, and I fell in love with the movie.”

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“It’s different,” said the director about the musical, “I saw it on Broadway when it opened. I actually went to New York to see it because I’m such a Mary Poppins fan.” As a fan of the movie, Alan plans to bring some of the movie’s qualities to LCT’s version of the musical, explaining, “Through the costumes and through the staging, I’m paying a little more homage to the film.”

He added, “I’ve got two cute little kids for Jane and Michael, they’re going to be adorable.”

Alan spoke about what message the audience can take away from the production is. “I think the whole thing with Mr. Banks and his change, how family is important to us and not to be a workaholic. The message about spending enough time with your family, being around for your family.” He continued, remarking on the nostalgia the movie holds for him personally, saying, “It’ll be exciting for kids who have never seen Mary Poppins before and it’ll be exciting for kids like me who want to see it again and have that same feeling that you get when you watch it.

It’s just life and family-affirming.”

The set alone is sure to be a crowd pleaser with Alan directing the production. This is his third experience with the musical, even winning a BroadwayWorld Orlando Best Set Design in 2014 for his set design in the production of it at Theatre Winter Haven.

“I’m using the same elements. It’s a little different since it’s a different space at our theatre, but it should be exciting. All the effects and the magic tricks are in there, Bert flies, Mary flies,” said the director.

Mary Poppins will be playing at Lakeland Community Theater on February 23, 24, 25, March 2, 3, 4, and 9, 10, and 11. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the theatre’s website, www. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com or call them at (863) 603-PLAY (7529).

“It’s a complicated little skit as I put it to somebody,” said Alan, commenting on the effects and tricks that must be pulled off throughout the production. Lakeland Community Theatre’s version of the musical will including flying rigs done by Mr. Delbert Hall with D2 Flying and will enchant the audience with effects including characters flying and kites flying over the crowd.

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Alan talked about what he was looking for when casting the show, saying, “Mary Poppins needs to have that Julie Andrews voice and my Mary [played by Lis Burns] does. Bert [played by Eric Hickok] has to dance, ‘Step in Time’ is one of the iconic numbers of the show.”

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Writers @ LPL Writing can be a very personal thing.

Sometimes though, taking a personal thing and sharing it with others invested in the same can be encouraging, inspiring growth.

Such is the case with Writers @ LPL, a group of writers of all different manners and genres that meet at the Lakeland Public Library to water this personal thing, growing it into a blossoming community.

I spoke with Brenda Patterson, the spearhead of the group, and member Dean McCracken. Brenda, a poet and writer, has been working with Lakeland Public Library for 34 years and Dean is a local public historian, writing articles and researching local history and southern history.

Though there are records of a writers group at the library as early as the late 1920’s, this current group formed 2 years ago, February marking their second anniversary.

The group, intended to be uplifting, encouraging, and constructive for its writers covers more than just the essentials. Brenda remarked, “We talk about everything from the imaginative part of writing to the publishing part of writing, to the business part of writing.” Brenda says she teaches everything “soup to nuts” because the group has so many people of differing levels, from just starting out, on the verge of publishing, to published authors.

Dean, who has been with the group since the beginning, said, “I signed up for it because I wanted to understand the procedures that other writers took to their writing and I’ve wanted to write history that might read more like a novel and not some dry piece of dates.”

The group generally starts with Brenda greeting any new guests and giving them handouts regarding what the group is and who she is. Then she has either prepared a topic or invites a guest speaker to make a presentation. She tries to make sure that questions are being answered throughout the meeting, either by her as a reference librarian or by other members of the group.

Then they get into the writing portion in which she will have a visual, written, or sensory prompt. Over the duration of the meeting, Brenda always tries to find time for members to discuss what writing projects they have going on.

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to get started, saying, “You sit down at that blank piece of paper, and you start and you get maybe two lines, and you cross it out because you’re going for some mythical, magical, perfect something and you’re stymying yourself before you get anything down,” continuing, “I’ve found over the years free writing, timed writing, or writing with prompts sort of kick that editor or perfectionist thing out of the way.”

encouraging them to take on new projects, things they may not have considered before.

Dean, a historical writer, explained that in a particular session involving timed poetry where the group had twenty minutes to write a poem, “I wrote a poem about a historic home in South Carolina.” When he finished, confident with what he had written, Dean submitted it to a newspaper in South Carolina and they published it. That was the first poem he ever had published. That experience only inspired him to write more.

He has an article being published in February in the Polk County Historical Quarterly, a product of the Polk County Historical Association and will be doing a talk at the library entitled “Black Education and Polk County: Rosenwald Schools” on Feb. 22 based on a project he’s been working on.

Literary fiction, genre fiction, historical, children’s books, poetry, you’d be hardpressed to find more than two or three people working in the same writing subject in this group. “We have experts come in that talk about writing songs, how to do better dialogue in your fiction, fanfiction, the process of how memorization can help your writing, a little of everything,” said Brenda.

She adds, “Your writing may not have to do with fiction or may not have to do with poetry, but you can certainly use elements of those things to sort of enrich your writing.”

The group has even encouraged its leader, Brenda Patterson, to branch out with her writing. She is currently writing the library column for The Ledger and has a column online about writing in small form, called “Writing Small” on the website, www.diymfa.com.

She went through a few of the guests they’ve had. One of their last speakers, a married couple with a band called “Hungrytown” producing music in the folk genre did a songwriting workshop with the group.

Having a community is invaluable no matter the creative industry you’re in. Brenda, a lover of poetry, remembered being invited to a poetry group through a woman she met at the library while checking out poetry books.

She went to the group formerly called Poets on the Park, now Platform Poets. “I believe that that was the beginning of my truly being a writer and being able to claim it,” she said.

A friend of Brenda’s writes for a Catholic newspaper and also writes fanfiction, which she discussed with Writers at LPL. Another was a poet by the name of Lola Haskins who commits her poetry to memory to perform it.

Writers @ LPL is a resource for those involved, giving access to peer review and feedback as well as platforms like “SELF-e”

by Biblioboard. Biblioboard and the Library Journal have joined forces to give authors the opportunity to upload their self-published work to the SELF-e platform to then be reviewed by the Library Journal and given “the Selfie stamp of approval,” according to Brenda. Having an endorsement from the respected Library Journal can be a tremendous point of promotion for a writer’s work. Once on the platform, library users can check out their work electronically.

“I actually have picked up a new favorite author of my own from that platform, a woman by the name of Rebecca Hunter,” said Patterson.

Being involved with the group has boosted the writing morale of many involved,

“They encouraged me, they listened to my fledgling attempts, they gave good feedback,” continued Brenda. “There was

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something about us being there together, it made me write. Because I had built up confidence in writing poetry, that meant I built up confidence in writing other things.”

She finished her thought, “Find your tribe as they say. I want people to find their tribe, I want people to find their writing tribe.”

Dean has certainly found his tribe speaking to the importance of the group to his writing, “Group writing, group collaboration is very important to me–talking to other people about their methods and it’s been very rewarding.”

The February and March meetings will be led by guest host Charles Frierman. Frierman is an accomplished fantasy writer, storyteller, and improv expert. Writers @ LPL meet the first Wednesday of the month at Lakeland Public Library at 7 pm. For updates on the group and other library happenings, follow the library’s Facebook page @lakelandpubliclibrary and their Twitter @lakelandpublib.

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The Cob & Pen “Craft Your Own Experience” Few restaurateurs are lucky enough to establish in a location rich in history and beloved by locals, even fewer have the fortune to create the layout for their new space from the lighting fixtures to the bar layout.

Jason Ellis, Corey Ripley, and Richard Sherfey found themselves with just such an opportunity. They wanted to create a space where you can craft a new experience each time you came. Walking around the elegant grounds, you will find areas for quieter conversations or more private dates. With a combination of vintage elegance and modern industrial, the comfort and sophistication lures you in.

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What we are not equipped to make we obtain from other local businesses, like Born and Bread and House of Carbs. We think and hope that when you’re there [at The Cob & Pen] you get that experience and can taste that we ‘craft’ and explore everything from start to finish, except maybe the ketchup and mustard!”

Expectations high, I perched with a couple of friends at a long, communal high top table. We started with red wine, a blackberry cider, and a light beer as well as a trio of appetizers to munch while we sipped. We tried the hummus and crackers, poutine, and the millennial favourite of avocado toast. Overall, the mild flavors of the appetizers allowed the drinks to take the spotlight. Along with the second round of drinks- a changeup of a rich chocolate porter and a Pom-e-Cran-It Champagne Cocktail- we ordered dinner. A jalapeño burger, BBQ pork sandwich, and fries with a side of Cob & Pen fry sauce. The jalapeño burger is a bar staple and the fries were beautifully thin and crispy, but the real champion was the BBQ pork sandwich. The pimento cheese and pickles were delicious between a House of Carbs roll.

The goal was to be both casual and elegant. Upon arriving, the manicured lawn, posh grace of the historic building, and lounging, laughing patrons cannot be ignored.

Based on something as simple as the diverse crowd enjoying themselves, it is clear that the vision of which Ellis spoke was achieved.

As far as service is concerned, Ellis stated they, “Strive…to be friendly and accepting to all. [They] like getting around the tables, socializing, and being friends [with the community].

Nobody’s perfect- we are not perfect… but we strive for quality in everything we do.” This includes a hand selected wine and beer list which “changes sometimes even throughout the day,” Ellis said with a laugh. He went on to explain how The Cob & Pen “make [nearly] everything there… from start to finish, we make the

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mood was very casual with a small group playing games out on the lawn, a few people on the patio taking in the Florida sun, and a smattering of people inside having conversations in the various nooks of the bar.

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LET’ S EAT February 16th marks the Chinese New Year, 2018 is the year of the dog.

Here are some of our favorite restaurants around town:

China One 2938 Lakeland Highlands Rd

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Shanghai Express 2914 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33803 863) 687-0098 Shanghaiexpressfl.com

China Garden 1527 Bartow Rd Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 687-1988

China Buffet 901 E Memorial Blvd Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 284-0903

Chen’s Wok 6565 N Socrum Loop Rd Lakeland, FL 33809 (863) 815-3545

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Foshee Jewelers Diamonds are forever, as they say. Jewelry can be a wonderful, lasting gift to give to your sweetheart. It can be a sign of like, a sign of love, a sign of friendship or of commitment. Foshee Jewelers in Lakeland has been in the ‘girl’s best friend’ business since 1953 and has plenty to offer in the way of Valentine’s gifts.

his daughter doing gold work, a sister that’s been helping him with the business for 47 years, her son-in-law, and grandchildren that pitch in. They take their business seriously as well with Foshee keeping 2 master watchmakers, 2 master clock technicians, 3 master GIA graduate jewelers, and 3 GIA graduate gemologists in house.

Clyde Foshee, owner of Foshee Jewelers, was born in 1933, and raised right here in Lakeland. He attended Lakeland High School, where through a happy accident he got into what would become his life’s work. Mr. Foshee explained, “It was really an accident the way I got into it. My dad worked in the groves and when I was in the tenth grade, I thought I knew all I needed to know and I was just going to quit school and go to work with my dad.”

Mr. Foshee has seen jewelry trends come and go saying, “Just when I think you can’t have a prettier set, they just keep coming up with different designs and everything. It’s just out of this world.”

I asked the jewelry store owner why jewelry is such a symbol of love and adoration. He answered, “It’s just a lasting gift. The way I feel about it, it really shows a person the way they feel about [them], it means something. It’s something that in most cases is kept and treasured.”

At the end of tenth grade, a DCT teacher told him about the DCT program in which he could spend half the school day at school and half the day working a job. Foshee listened to him, and admittedly wasn’t interested. The teacher took him to a watch repair shop, where he spent a few days.

His daughter, Pam Cothern, who worked at the shop every Saturday when going through school, even doing the DTC program like her father, added to that thought. “Any jewelry that you get for Valentine’s Day especially [is special] because it’s from your sweetheart and it’s a keepsake. Jewelry is all about sentimental value,” she continued, “It just shows love.”

“All the time I was saying there was no way on earth I could do that, but I went out there in the grove and worked a whole summer. I said if the good Lord would let me live through that summer, I’d go back to school,” he laughed heartily, telling the story.

If you come to the store looking to find a lasting gift for your special someone, you won’t be disappointed. According to Mr. Foshee, “I think we’ve got anything that they could even think about and if we don’t most of the time we can get what they’re looking for in a day’s time. We’ve got a large selection of watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, everything you can think of.”

He went back to school where, he was in the DCT program for the last two years of high school. Afterwards, he attended a watchmakers school in Jacksonville for a year. “I already knew a lot about watches when I went to watchmakers school because I completed the course in a little bit less than a year,” he remarked. He came back to Lakeland and started his own business, Foshee Jewelers in 1953.

www.fosheejewelers.com This multifaceted shop offers a selection of fine jewelry, watches, and clocks, including Grandfather and Cuckoo clocks, and offers appraisals, jewelry and watch repair. They do everything in-house, barring special cases, and will even set up your Grandfather Clock at no additional charge with purchase.

Address: 943 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Phone: (863) 686-3479

Mr. Foshee said, “We’re probably the oldest jewelry store anywhere around here that does everything. We do watch repair, we do clock repair, we do all kind of jewelry repair. I’ve got an appraiser, a gemologist on duty. I don’t know of any jewelry store that does all those services in one building.”

A family owned and operated business, Mr. Foshee has his son doing clockwork,

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PHOTOGRAPH Tara Crutchfield

Home Essentials They eventually moved to their current location due to development in the area with Marni remarking, “We had the choice of retiring or coming back here. I love people, I love talking, and I love teaching so we decided to come back to where we are.”

Why shop locally? Because of people like Marni Johnson and stores like Home Essentials. There’s unmeasurable value in getting the opinion and insight from a shop owner whose entire professional life is dedicated to knowing about their products and serving their customer base. Sure, it’s easy to throw something in your cart online or run into a name brand retail store and settle for what they have on the shelf. But what you lose in that exchange, is the ability to ask questions about what you buy and trust the expert opinion of someone immersed in that industry.

Home Essentials sells appliances, equipment, and gadgets for cooking. They have a line of Wolf gourmet small appliances–blenders, a countertop oven, toasters, and a new product for cooking sous vide, an underwater cooking method.

Having a building with old bones and a fascinating history to go along with it can only make your shopping trip that much better. The building in which Home Essentials is located was built around 1910 with craftsman style features. It was a railway house, accommodating not those who traveled the rales, but the rail-workers. Interestingly enough, this building along with another building a block south from Home Essentials are the only two railway hotels left standing in Lakeland.

Along with Wolf, the store carries All-Clad Cookware, which is stainless steel and made in the USA, bakeware, cookware, a line of ceramic ware from Emile Henry, and Staub cast iron products. Marni also carries more unique products like PooPourri and Lampe Berger Lamps and Oils.

The owner showed me around the store, pointing out a product line they’ve carried for three years called Think Outside. It is a line of yard art made from recycled metal. According to Marni, the company is in Texas and is owned by a Vietnam veteran. “When he was in Vietnam he recognized the skill and craftsmanship of the Vietnamese and so he set his factory up in Vietnam, but the artist, Aaron, is in Australia. We have three nations running together here and they just do the most creative work,” Marni explained.

Marni was told that the name was either the Orange Hotel or the Orange Blossom Hotel originally. She explained that it was a center hall plan with twelve rooms upstairs and twelve downstairs.

She went on to say, “In the front of the building where the hair salon is now, were two rooms plus the entrance to go upstairs in one of the rooms, they both had fireplaces with mantels which we were able to salvage.” One room was the waiting room according to Marni, with double pocket doors leading into the reading room.

We moved over to a little man made of forks, made from a company called Forked Up Art which allowed its two inventors pay their way through school according to Marni.

“If I don’t like it, if I can’t use it, it’s not going to be in this store,” she said with conviction about what she chooses to carry.

The focal point of the shop is what used to be the summer kitchen of the railway house. Marni explained that a summer kitchen was used in days before air conditioning to cook in an open outside room.

With a background in teaching and owning a kitchen and home goods store, the stove in the summer kitchen was just begging to be used for a demonstration. She expressed that they had done such things in the past and plan again to do classes for people that are interested. “We hope when we get settled in, that we’ll be able to get back and do demo’s and classes.”

In the summer kitchen area of the shop, Marni has a framed postcard from 1960, showing a distant moment in the history of the building.

“I had just gotten married and my husband and I were both interested in cooking.

Voila! We decided to make the summer kitchen into a kitchen store.”

What keeps Home Essentials’ customer base so loyal? “I think they appreciate the quality of the products and some of these things you can’t get anywhere else.” At the moment, Marni says they are the only local retail carrier for the Wolf small appliance selection in Central Florida other than one in Orlando. She added, “I’ve been educated on how to use them, what the purpose is, what’s the efficiency, why pick this one over that one so you as a customer understand what you’re getting for your money.”

Marni is from Canada originally and moved here in the 1970s. She created and taught stained glass, even opening her own studio. She did so for 20-25 years. In fact, when you pull up to the parking lot of Home Essentials, you’re attention may be drawn to beautiful stained glass windows outside, around the doorway, and even light fixtures within it. Those pieces are all Marni’s creations. The secret to stained glass, she says, is patience.

From my visit to Home Essentials, it was clear that Marni knows and cares about the products she carries and is more than happy to educate her customers during their shopping experience. So, if you’re in the market for anything kitchen-related, do you need any more reasons to shop Home Essentials?

Twenty-five years ago, they bought the building and renovated it for retail downstairs and offices upstairs. Marni and her husband, George, opened a store called Essentials where they sold, “cheeses, pates, real vanilla beans, things you don’t get at regular stores, and it was fun.” They sold dinnerware and cookware, and even had a beer and wine license, not to serve alcohol but to make gift baskets and packages or for dinner parties.

http://homeessentialslakeland.com

In 1995, Marni found out that she was pregnant with twins and they decided to sell the business. For four years she was busy with her kids, but when they were old enough to go to school, she wanted to come back and open the store again.

Address: 325 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Phone: (863) 687-3600

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Haus 820 Laura Helm moved to Lakeland 9 years ago and has since started two grassroots companies in the wedding and event industry. Ashton Events and Haus Management are taking off like wildfire and adding a little something special the community needed.

me on a tour of the stunning space. Haus has the capacity for 500 seated people and has 120 Chiavari chairs, 15 72-inch round tables, 5 8-foot rectangular tables, and 5 5-foot rectangular tables that come with the venue when rented. It has a finishing kitchen that caterers can use during events with a double stacked convection oven, double door fridge, an 800-pound ice machine, and prep tables. Their bar is always finished and ready to go as a serving area.

The restrooms were clean, with multiple stalls as to avoid the awful, all too familiar wedding bathroom line you experience at other venues.

Helm started Ashton Events 8 years ago and has since built it into a thriving event planning business. About two years ago, Laura received a call from a friend that had set up a meeting for her with the CRA, a redevelopment agency. “He knew that in my pipeline of dreams for Lakeland, we needed a large-scale event venue,” she said.

Among the exposed rafters, there are oversized pendant lights, which Haus recommends be turned off for events due to their brightness. The market lighting and adorable sconce emergency lights offer the perfect, soft, romantic ambiance for a wedding. Christina remarked, “At night it’s a really sweet, magical spot with the market lighting.”

“I went in just assuming that I was going to be more of a consultant for them- what does the industry need, how do we do this. Instead, they basically said, ‘If you want to make this happen, here’s your opportunity to start an event venue. Tell us what your dreams are and we’ll make those happen.” Laura continued, “For me, with Ashton Events, it was having a floral studio and being able to have an office for collaboration of lots of different creatives in Lakeland.”

Last summer, 2 large projectors that can be displayed on the bare white brick walls were added to the space along with electric blackout shades. “They blend in with the white brick walls, they’re gorgeous if they’re down, but the windows are large and gorgeous if they’re up,” said Christina.

At that point, she had been at Catapult, a community-centered, co-working space in Lakeland for two years and loved the collaborative, creative environment and wanted to cultivate something similar.

A unique feature of the exterior of the building is half of the south side painted in color blocks known as the Mass Market Color Wall, a perfect backdrop for many selfie-seeking passersby.

The meeting where she thought she would be just a consultant to led to, “We’ve got this amazing warehouse space and we need somebody to take the lead and design it and work with Jon Kirk who was the architect,” according to Helm.

If you’d like even more space or a different space for a rehearsal dinner or cocktail hour, Haus’s courtyard, as well as the adjoining Art/ifact space, can be added into the contract as well. Inside The Collective at Mass Market’s offices, there is an available bridal suite. Even that space carries the same modern, simple, unique feel as the main space with a large wooden honeycomb mirror perfect for photos while getting ready.

A little over a year after her conversation with the CRA in March of 2017, Haus 820 opened its doors. Later that year in August, their office space, The Collective at Mass Market opened as well.

Laura gives credit to Catapult, the Lakeland CRA, Mayor Bill Mutz, their Mass Market neighbors and the community at large for helping make Haus 820 happen and grow in success.

The in-demand Lakeland venue has events booked all the way into 2020 expressing that Saturdays are the most desired day for brides. When should you book? It’s recommended that you start the venue conversation at least a year a prior to the day. However, according to Christina, “If you do want a short engagement and you don’t care about a specific date, totally possible.”

The name Haus 820 comes from a sign Laura’s grandparents had hanging on their door she remembers from growing up. The sign read “Helm Haus Established 1937.” She loved it for her own sentimental connection as well as the play on words with “house.” She created Haus 820’s tagline reading: “Our Haus, your home.” 820 is the street number in their address, 820 N. Massachusetts Avenue.

What makes the venue a special spot for anyone’s big day? “I know Haus is special because it is a blank canvas, you can make it whatever you want. We are a non-exclusive venue so we like our couples to really customize what they do there because it is their special day or [for] a business, it’s their event.” Christina continued, “I think what makes it special is they really get to customize their package there and turn it into whatever they want, whether that’s rustic or more glamorous. We’ve seen it a thousand different ways and it always looks amazing.”

Laura then began building her Haus Management team. “I knew pretty quickly into the process that we needed somebody that loved sales and understood how to connect with people and was very driven. Christina was the biggest blessing,” Helm said, speaking of her Director of Operations, Christina Johnson.

“I have some brides that will simply throw a piece of greenery up on the rafters for an altar.

That’s all they do décor wise because even if you walk in and it’s just as it was before you got there, but has tables and chairs in it, it’s very awe inspiring. It’s very beautiful no matter what,” said Christina.

The Haus 820 building was built in 1924 and was formerly an A&P Grocery store. “You walked in and immediately the rafters were already exposed, you could see the original white brick walls, and we knew its industrial warehouse bones were really good. We wanted to just let it be a blank space,” said Laura.

Haus 820 820 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801

“One of the things for me as an event planner,” continued Laura, “that I appreciate, is walking into a venue knowing that I can infuse personality into it rather than working around style that a venue owner might have already put into a building.”

Phone: (863) 940-9639 Website: www.haus820.com Facebook: @haus820 Instagram: @Haus820

Haus 820 is more than just a blank canvas for guests to make their own, but the Haus team has seen to every detail ensuring a smooth experience the whole way through. Christina took havenmagazines.com

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February CALENDAR 2018 1-4 Presences: New Work by Yolanda Sanchez When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 12 a.m.

Where: Melvin Gallery FSC 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland. flsouthern.edu Opening reception on Jan 19th at 7pm.

Through colorful passages of fluttering brushstrokes, Yolanda Sanchez translates the sensory experiences and transience of nature onto canvas and paper. Inspired by her investigations of the underlying power of eastern philosophy and art, Sanchez’s diaphanous, gestural forms encourage the eye to twirl and rest with each mark, evoking her training in dance and calligraphy.

Through Sanchez’s energetic use of line and color, viewers to this exhibition will discover their own moments of inspiration.

Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a farmers market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.

Nature Meets Art When: Feb. 01 - Feb.28, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Michael Crews Gallery/Lake Wales Arts Council 1099 Highway 60 E, Lake Wales. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org A photographic exhibit by Mike Potthast and Grady Judd. No admission charge. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Closed on weekends.

Choosing the Right Plant, Right Place for your Yard When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. polkgardening.eventbrite.com.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping‚ incorporates nine principles into landscape design, installation and maintenance so that you can have a healthy and attractive yard. Learn how to practice the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle of right plant, right place at this workshop. Register online.

Running for Christ Track & Field Club Registration When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: Denison Stadium 400 Ave A SE, Winter Haven.

Running for Christ Track and Field club will start registrations on February 1st @5pm for ages 4-18 at Denison Stadium in Winter Haven. Practice days will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more details please contact Shakilra Jones Cell: 863-4302847 Email: runningforchrist08@yahoo.com

Winter Haven. ccbgc.com/smoke This Florida BBQ Association sanctioned event will have over 80 teams from across the country competing. Smoke on the Water is an annual competition raising funds for the Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs of Winter Haven, Haines City & Lake Wales. A day of fun, food and entertainment for all.

February 3, 2018, open to public Admission is a $1.00 donation, (12 & under is free). Premier parking is $5.00. Park & Ride is FREE. (park and ride from Cypress Cathedral just East of the Club @ 1801 Havendale Blvd.).

Due to numbers in attendance it is strongly encouraged to use the free park and ride for easier access.

The Toxic Avenger When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laughout-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two guys who play. well, everyone else .. bullies, mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back up singers.

Rated M. Paul Anka: Celebrating 60 Years of Hits His Way When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Legendary singer-songwriter, Paul Anka, became a teen singing sensation in the late 1950s with “Diana” (the second-best-selling single of all time) and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.” Center Stage Buffet available for additional charge.

First Friday When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland. www.downtownlakelandfl.com Car show, bounce houses & family fun. #lovelakeland Love, Volume When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 7-11 p.m.

Where: ART/ifact 820 N Mass Ave, Lakeland. www.volumeartcollective.com $10 7pm 18+Ticket Includes- 1 Free Beer- Free Artists’ Button Pin- Free Shirt by iNK Screen Printing- Free Interactive Art- Access to Gallery, Installations, Photo-booth (by SOW EXOTIC), & Live Music- 1 Raffle ticketMusic

by Mr. Handsome, Fishwife & ADieux $10

Groundhog Day! When: Feb. 02, 2018 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Club at Eaglebrooke 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd, Lakeland. lakelandabwa.com/symposium/ Lakeland ABWA is proud to present it’s 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium.

This event will provide a platform for women to learn and share the topic of “Inspiration to Transformation,” rise to new heights and embark on their own transformation to become better leaders. Featuring: Award winning motivational speaker Lisa Mills, Pilot Bank’s Executive VP and COO Rita Lowman and President & Lead Coach of RisingStarz LLC, Carolyn Parks. When: Friday, February 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Club at Eaglebrook Cost: $99 includes light breakfast and lunch.

Swan City Improv When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland.

Lakeland’s premier Improv Comedy Team, 2 shows.

Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: 200 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Seasonal produce, baked goods, coffee, art & more. Rain or shine in Lakeland.

Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

EXERCISE EXPRESS. Fun based cardio, resistance work, and coordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7

Lake Region Village Craft & Hobby Show When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Lake Region Village 31850 Highway 27 South, Haines City.

Craft and hobby lovers come see the many treats and treasures crafted by local residents.

You will find beautiful quilts, knitted and crocheted items, hand-made cards, stained glass, furniture, home decor and wood crafted objects, jewelry and beaded objects, yard and garden pieces, etc. Early birds will find breakfast items for sale from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Lunch is available for $5.00 starting at 11:00 AM.

Shooter Showdown When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Florida FFA Leadership Training Center 5000 Firetower Rd, Haines City.

WHHFoundation.org 50 clay targetslive auctionrafflelunch, awards, giveaways & more

The Fancy Flea Pop-Up Fair When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Fancy Flea Cottage 155 S Central Ave, Bartow. fancyflea.net FREE ADMISSION! Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Fancy Flea Cottage, Lori Powell’s fabulous NEW shop in downtown Bartow! Enjoy 50 amazing vendors and a great day of shopping in this historic downtown area! More details to follow!

Chat & Chew: Live Skype with Dr. Neal Barnard When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven.

Physician, Clinical Researcher, Author, Advocate & Adjunct Associate Professor speaking about a plant-based diet.

Free Friday Family Yoga When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland.

Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers!

Free Yoga at Lake Hollingsworth When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Lake Hollingsworth East of South Florida Ave. & West of Bartow Rd., Lakeland. clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ mainclass Join us for FREE Yoga at Lake Hollingsworth!

The Balance Culture is partnering with the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida to help raise money for local women that are

Smoke on the Water When: Feb. 02 & Feb. 03, 2018 | 6 p.m.

Where: Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club 2400 Havendale Blvd NW,

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going through breast cancer. All funds raised will go to support women right here in Polk County. The event will be free but we will be accepting donations! Grab your mat and a friend to enjoy this fun outdoor workout! All Balance Culture classes will be canceled that Saturday so join us at the lake to kick off your weekend! Everyone is welcome! Parking is available at Florida Southern.

Access Art: Special Needs When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Participants will create and discuss art with specially trained educator, Tinia Clark. This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited. The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit.Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark at 863224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.

A Taste of Tuscany When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join Robert Bowden, Director of Leu Gardens and author of “Growing Florida Fruits and Vegetables” for this fun farm to fork culinary journey to Tuscany. Robert will first take participants on a tour of the edible garden and provide helpful gardening tips. The class regroups in the Outdoor Kitchen to learn how to prepare a Tuscan meal with ingredients fresh from the garden. Participants will sample Chicken Marsala, Tricolor Rigatoni with Pesto and Cheese, Tuscan Bean Soup, and Ricotta Pie. Robert will be available for a book signing after the program. $30 Monthly Oak Cemetery Tour When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow. polk-county.net Learn about the pioneer families and World War I veterans interred at the cemetery.

The tour starts at the History Center with a short one-mile walk to include historic landmarks along the route to the. Oak Hill Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 with the earliest recorded burial dating to 1860. The ground is uneven, so we recommend comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire.The cemetery tour is offered at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of every month, November through April.

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.ioyogastudio.com Join Cosmic Sound Healer Buffy La Roux as she facilitates a high vibratory journey of Sound through time and space. During this deeply meditative and transformative experience, Buffy guides us inward through a sound bath of deeply shifting vocal toning, singing, frequencies and quartz crystal singing bowls. $20 Make a Hypertufa Container When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 1-3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn how to make your own hypertufa container with master gardeners. Using a mix of cement, peat moss, and vermiculite/perlite,

participants will take home a piece or art that is sure to be the highlight of your garden! This workshop will get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes. Reservations required. $25

bikeshopofwinterhaven.com Join us for one heck of a sale in the new parking lot!!!! We will have clothing, accessories, wheels, tires & more at prices you won’t believe!!!

VISTEBall When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 6-10 p.m.

Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. viste.org An indoor golf-themed fund-raiser where attendees may play golf-related games, enjoy a buffet dinner and drinks. In addition to the meal and games, attendees may bid on silent and live auction items. Proceeds from the evening go to support VISTE (Volunteers In Service To the Elderly). To purchase tickets online, go to: www.viste.org. For questions, contact Bissonnette at 863-683-8458. $65

Yoga When: Feb. 04, 2018 | 2-3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join us for an all level series of 60-minute yoga classes with Instructor Tracy Wynter. Classes begin with a brief centering and evolve into a flow of movement and meditation.

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat.

Reservations required.

Cash & Friends Tribute to Johnny Cash When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Ramon Theater, 15 E Wall Street, Frostproof. http://ramontheater.com Tribute to Johnny Cash Lakeland Magic vs Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League Harrison School for the Arts Alumni Recital When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Harrison School for the Arts 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland. harrisonarts.com Alumni from Harrison School for the Arts are coming together for a benefit concert.

Graduates of Polk County’s first school for the visual and performing arts will showcase their talents in a public performance to raise funds for the Harrison Alumni Relations Committee’s Legacy Scholarship. The Harrison Alumni Recital will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, in the main theatre.

Lend Me A Tenor When: Feb. 03 through Feb. 18, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. hainescitytheatre.com In 1934, world famous tenor Il Stupendo is set to perform one night only as Otello at the Cleveland Grand Opera. When Il Stupendo arrives late and then passes out, someone has to take his place! This madcap, screwball comedy will leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.

Smokepoint When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Fire Restaurant 325 Central Ave, Winter Haven. thefirerestaurant.com CBGB 45th Anniversary Celebration When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 8-11 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland.

Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of legendary NYC punk club CBGB & OMFUG with LIVE SETS by ButchQueen & the Bad Habits and Ramones cover band Judi And The Outsiders. NYC classics spinning all night. Tickets $10 advance ($12 day of show) Doors at 7:30pm Car Boot Sale!

When: Feb. 04, 2018 | 8-11 a.m.

Where: The Bike Shop of Winter Haven 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. havenmagazines.com

Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 06, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

EXERCISE EXPRESS. Fun based cardio, resistance work, andcoordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7 Learning Diabetes the Fun Way: Snacking & Eating Out With Diabetes When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bartow Public Library 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow. www.polkfcs.eventbrite.com If you have diabetes or know someone that does, this class is for you! Through games (let’s play Jeopardy!) and activities learn from a registered dietitian the best snacks and restaurant choices. Food demonstration and tasty sample provided. Register online.

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Fitness Boxing Ages 50+ When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

FITNESS BOXING‚ Yes you can! One of the best all around workouts you may experience!

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10

All In Workout Ages 50+ When: Feb. 05, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

ALL IN WORKOUT. Includes cardio and strength work (seatedand standing), followed by balance, mindful breathing and stretching. $7 Food Truck Invasion When: Feb. 05, 2018 | 5-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales. cityoflakewales.com Food Truck Invasion features several Food Trucks from 5pm - 9pm. Be sure to bring your folding chairs & picnic blankets and of course, your family and friends.

Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Rotary Park Clubhouse 350 6th St. NE, Winter Haven.

Dr. Barnard’s “Food for Life” trainer, Kim Kirschner will lead the class. Call to register: Jennifer (863) 291-5870

Tea & Symphony: The Viennese School When: Feb. 06, 2018 | 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org Held the Tuesday prior to a performance, the ISO’s popular Tea & Symphony program takes guests on a musical journey! Tea & Symphony pre-concert talks are designed to enhance your enjoyment of the concert by providing insights into the works on the program. Enjoy a cup of tea and venture “inside” the music with Maestro Mark Thielen as he examines the life and times of composers, the structure and themes in the works and offers fun and interesting facts about symphonic music. Lake Hollingsworth Room 15

Society of the Turtle Jog When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 5:15-6 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven.

Join us for a slow jog at 5:15 PM at the fountain in Central Park (across from Gourmet Goodies). The 2.5 mile route takes us around Lake Silver and back. Afterwards, raise a glass with us at one of the local downtown pubs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Women’s Resource Center 165 Ave A NW, Winter Haven. www.bbbstampabay.org Learn the ins-and-outs of what it’s like being a Big and the role they play in helping area children in need. These information sessions for potential volunteers are a required part of the application process in order to become a Big. These sessions allow everyone to gain a better understanding of what it means to volunteer with BBBS and ask any questions about the process.

Capitol Connection 2018 When: Feb. 06, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.

Where: Tallahassee. http://winterhavenchamber.com Capitol Connection is an event done in collaboration with fellow Polk County chambers that allows investors the opportunity to head to Tallahassee to speak with our legislative delegation, learn about state government, provide visibility for our chambers’ and members’ agenda. 2018 Dates: Tuesday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 7. $500 per person all inclusive.

Lakeland Magic vs Wisconsin Herd When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League

The Gathering Goose Presents 1st Saturdays Vintage Market When: Feb. 06, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Downtown City Park 200 E Park St., Auburndale.

It is a mix of vintage, hand crafted, artisan, direct sales, retro, upcycled, etc. An eclectic array of vendors that one can shop from. City of Auburndale does not allow pets in their park.

Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a farmers market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors 41

offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.

Rose Gardening in Florida When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales. polkgardening.eventbrite.com Do have this iconic garden plant or would you like to add roses to your home or garden?

Learn about the best varieties for Florida along with how to grow and care for roses in Central Florida.This program is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardeners.

Cornerstone Hospice: February Forever in our Hearts Event When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church 72 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Whether your loved one passed away recently or it has been years, holidays are typically a time when feelings of sadness and anxiety can surface or increase. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care recognizes the potential for intensified grief around Valentine’s Day, a holiday dedicated to people in love. Polk County residents dealing with the loss of a loved one are encouraged to attend the Forever in our Hearts celebration of life on Thursday, February 8, at 5:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive, in Lakeland. The joyous gathering that will include inspiring passages, music, mementos and prayer. Additionally, participants will learn about Cornerstone Hospice’s bereavement programs.The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP

by February 1st with the name(s) of the loved one to be honored and those planning to attend. For information and to RSVP, please call (888) 728-6234 ext. 6812 or email mwelsh@cshospice.org Where Have You BEAN All My Life When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Beans, beans, the wonderful fruit, the more you eat, the lower your cholesterol! This February celebrate Heart Health month and have fun cooking up some bean recipes that you will be sure to love! $15 Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. downtownlakelandfl.com Join us on the second Thursday of every month for this food truck rally, which features about 20 food trucks.

Backyard Composting When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Bartow Public Library 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow. polkgardening.eventbrite.com Recycling yard waste is great way to clean your landscape and create less waste. Learn how to provide nutrients to the soil by leaving grass clippings on the lawn, turning fallen leaves into mulch, and composting fallen leaves and pruning waste.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!” For the first time ever, RAIN will bring the historic album to life in its entirety for this psychedelic

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multimedia spectacular! This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-fornote theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles.

Central Florida Health Expo When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: International Market World 1052 US-92, Auburndale. centralfloridamediagroup.com The Central Florida Health Expo is the area’s premier event for health-conscious adults. The event will be held at International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale. The market comes alive on Fridays as shoppers stroll through one of the area’s largest farm fresh produce markets, enjoy live entertainment and experience the market’s vibrant atmosphere. This event is free to the public. Everyone is welcome!

Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

EXERCISE EXPRESS.. Fun based cardio, resistance work, andcoordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7 Point of View Gallery Talk: America/ American When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Drawn from the permanent collections of the Polk Museum of Art and Florida Southern College, this exhibition examines the question: “What is American Art?” As the exhibition and this interactive gallery discussion will make clear, there are no easy answers. Led by Dr. Alex Rich.Space is limited. RSVP by emailing Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org Free Friday Family Yoga When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. explorationsv.com Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers!

The Gathering Goose presents Fantastic Friday Nights When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 4-9 p.m.

Where: 251 Avenue A SW, Winter Haven.

It is a mix of vintage, hand crafted, artisan, direct sales, retro, upcycled, etc. An eclectic array of vendors that one can shop from.

Food trucks will be there Family and pet friendly.

Harrison School for the Arts Senior Exhibition Reception When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition features the work of senior students at Harrison School for the Arts.We invite the friends and family of the students whose artwork is presented in this exhibition to join us for a reception.The museum hosts several exhibitions per year in the George Jenkins Gallery that feature artwork by Polk County School District students. From each of these exhibitions, one piece is purchased by the Museum to be added to our Student Collection.Sponsored by: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union 34th Annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Feb. 10, 2018 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Park Ave, Lake Wales. lwmardigras.com Friday February 9th, 2018: 6pm to

miss this fun opportunity to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and to be a part of Fueling the Fire! The 2nd annual 50-shot event includes breakfast, lunch, prizes, raffles and more.

MidnightLive Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, and 5K Run (6pm)Friday Bands:Josh Blevins BandSaturday February 10th, 2018: 11am to 11pmParade begins at 3pm. Live Music, Food Trucks, Children’s Area and Beer GardenSaturday Headliner:Tom Jackson Band

Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: 200 N Kentucky Ave 200 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Seasonal produce, baked goods, coffee, art & more. Rain or shine in Lakeland.

Movies on the Lawn: Marvel’s Ant-Man When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow.

Rated PG-13 This will be a special night for movie on the lawn: February the 9th normally we have movie night on the 4th Friday but there’s an event that evening so we’re moving it temporarily to the second Friday.

Lake Wales Farmers Market When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. cityoflakewales.com Every 2nd & 4th Saturday

Peanut Butter Jelly Dance When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. explorationsv.com Grab the peanut butter to your jelly and come to Explorations V for the best family valentine’s day dance. Build your own sandwich, groove to the music, and make a valentine at this inaugural event. $15 General Admission, $10 MembersTo purchase tickets, call 863.687.3869

Garden-Inspired Watercolor Workshop When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Beginners and intermediates are invited to join Cathy Futral for an intense workshop experience of making landscape and floral studies during the morning painting session after demonstrations of color mixing and layer processes. During the afternoon session, participants will have a chance to paint en plein air in the Garden or form photos of the Gardens. Breakfast, lunch, and supplies provided. Space limited, reservations required. $75 Demonstration Garden Tour & Growing Herbs When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 9-11 a.m.

Where: UF/IFAS Extension 1702 S Highway, Bartow. polkextension.com Join a Polk County Master Gardener for a guided tour around the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Demonstration Garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow. The tour will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Gazebo on the south side of the Extension building (between the Stuart Center and the Extension building). Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.

Plant lists are provided, but a clipboard and a pen can be helpful. You must register for the tour. Learn seasonality, preferred growing conditions and harvesting tips. Workshop is presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.

Florida Tropics vs Harrisburg Heat When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 7:35 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. fltropics.com Pro indoor soccer Brian Sutherland & Patty Kenoly When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 8-10:30 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com Friday 9th February 2018: Lkld Live proudly welcomes back Mr Brian Sutherland, for a night of original music. There’s no better place to enjoy the sounds of this talented gentleman back from Tennessee for one night only. Doors 7:30pm Show starts at 8:00p Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 8-10:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland. polktheatre.org Paramount’s Laser Spectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd like you’ve never seen it before.

Purchase tickets online.

Antiques & Collectibles Market When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. mainstreetbartowfl.com Shop vendors along Main St. in Bartow.

Flipping for Charities When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. citruscenterkiwanis.org Please join the Citrus Center Kiwanis for delicious pancakes and sausage as well as coffee and juice and a variety of entertainment. “Flipping for Charities” has raised millions of dollars that have been distributed to various local charities having a direct impact on the children of our community. Family Pack (2 adults 2 children) $20adults $8kids ages 2-12 $4

“Baskets and Rock & Roll Musical” Presented by Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 644 S. 9th St., Lake Wales.

Live entertainment, Lots of baskets for raffle, Two 50/50s, Outstanding salad bar & dessert.Individual Tickets, Tables of 6, and Tables of 8Call: Peg Champion at 407-3763659 $12

Red Black & Boom Fire Athletics Clay Shoot Classic When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Tenoroc Shooting Sports and Training 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland. fire.seu.edu/sports/2016/11/17/fire-clubevents.aspx 50 Clay - 50 Shot Event at Southeastern University is committed to providing our 440+ student-athletes with the facilities, coaching, and training they need to be successful academically, socially, and spiritually. We are excited to provide you with an opportunity to play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of excellence in the classroom, competition and life in Fire Athletics. Don’t

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Peace River Center’s Full Moon Howl When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Rocking H Ranch 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. peacerivercenter.org/fmh For the past 15 years the Annual Full Moon Howl event has served as Peace River Center’s key fundraiser. The day will begin with the Annual Clay Pigeon Invitational followed by an evening which draws over 600 attendees who come together for camaraderie, food, drink, live entertainment, and an amazing auction. Register online.

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Art Lab When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Instructor: Rachel StewartAll ages welcome.

Fee: Free for everyone. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office 1231 Orange St., Lakeland. bbbstampabay.org Learn the ins-and-outs of what it’s like being a Big and the role they play in helping area children in need. These information sessions for potential volunteers are a required part of the application process in order to become a Big. These sessions allow everyone to gain a better understanding of what it means to volunteer with BBBS and ask any questions about the process.

Cupid’s Craft & Vendor Fair!

When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Eagle Ridge Mall 451 Eagle Ridge Dr, Lake Wales. www.EagleRidgeMall.com Vendors including art, crafts, decor and more.

Charity Card Party When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Vienna Square Retirement Community 1387 Vienna Sq Dr, Winter Haven.

The Columbiettes auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens will conduct its annual luncheon/card party charity fundraiser on Saturday, February 10.

Tickets for the charity event, which features a variety of card games, as well as a Pot of Gold, a Chinese auction and Pokeno for those who do not play cards, are now available for a suggested donation of $10 that includes lunch.For more information, including tickets and directions to the Vienna Square clubhouse, call Shirley Gayford at 863-324-6024.

SMFR/Foam Roller Workshop When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 1-3:30 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. ioyogastudio.com SMFR is a fancy way of saying self massage using foam rollers, balls, relaxation techniques, deep breathing, and imagery.

You’re sure to leave feeling Rejuvenated, Restored, and at EASE. This workshop is ideal for anyone who has chronic pain, old injuries, and or postural deviations, but not limited to that group. Kelley is a certified yoga teacher with 14 years experience. $30 Saturday Afternoon Movie: The Nut Job 2 When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. mywinterhaven.com Rated PG. Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.

Gar-tending When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join Entertaining + Lifestyle Expert, Krayl Funch, in the gorgeous Outdoor Kitchen as we combine two of our favorite pass times, gardening + cocktails, to explore the endless flavor possibilities just waiting to make their move from your garden onto your barcart.

You will walk away from this interactive class armed with a collection of garden inspired cocktail recipes and a whole new appreciation for the term Garden Party! $25

Neil Diamond Tribute When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Ramon Theater 15 E Wall Street, Frostproof. ramontheater.com Tribute to Neil Diamond Lakeland Magic vs Raptures 905 When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League Swingtime Valentine Revue Show When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 8-10 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com Join us for our second SWINGTIME VALENTINE REVUE SHOW curated by Mr. Jason Baker and featuring the sounds of the Swan City Swingtet and the vocal stylings of KRISTY SCOTT, KRISTIN CROSBY and more. We have a limited amount of romantic tables for two (or four) priced at $25 per person with row seating behind these tables for only $10. Let us transport you back 80 years to Valentine’s Day 1938 with a special one of a kind jazz show. Doors at 7:30pm Show Starts at 8pm Yoga When: Feb. 11, 2018 | 2-3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join us for an all level series of 60-minute yoga classes with Instructor Tracy Wynter. Classes begin with a brief centering and evolve into a flow of movement and meditation.

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat.

Reservations required. $10 Platform Kids!

When: Feb. 11, 2018 | 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Lakeland 1515 Williamsburg Sq, Lakeland. platformart.org Childrens art exhibit and performance showcase featuring 10 schools in Lakeland.

This year, we’ll also be displaying High School students work that submitted to our Linemen Sculpture Project.

Florida’s Finest Youth Orchestra When: Feb. 11, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: Community Presbyterian Church 511 Celebration Ave, Celebration.

TheCelebrationFoundation.org Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.”Florida’s Finest Youth Orchestra”Presented by Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased in by visiting www.TheCelebrationFoundation.

Mediterranean way! Learn the basics of the Mediterranean diet and get ideas on what you could cook to make heart-healthy and tasty Mediterranean meals. Register online.

org or theCelebration Foundation’s office (610 Sycamore Street Suite 110 in Celebration). Tickets will beavailable at the door of each show, if the show has not sold out.

Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

EXERCISE EXPRESS.. Fun based cardio, resistance work, andcoordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7

Partner Yoga for Valentine’s Day When: Feb. 11, 2018 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. ioyogastudio.com Partner Yoga for Valentines Day! Partner Yoga encourages communication, balance, support and LOVE. Our cozy studio will hold this class by candlelight.Space is limited to 10 couples.Buy your ticket to reserve your space. $25/couple

Lunch & Learn: What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Electric 501 E Lemon St., Lakeland. polkgardening.eventbrite.com Register online. In this workshop you will learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping‚ and how to incorporate the principles into your landscape.Registration is limited and required.This is a free lunch and learn workshop and lunch is provided.

FEBRUARY 12-18 All In Workout Ages 50+ When: Feb. 12, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

ALL IN WORKOUT. Includes cardio and strength work (seated and standing), followed by balance, mindful breathing and stretching. $7

Make & Take Workshop: Creating a Terrarium Garden When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center, 3020 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland. polkextension.com In this workshop you will learn how to create a terrarium garden and select the appropriate plants. The cost for this program includes all the supplies to create a terrarium garden.

Pre-registration is required. Come dressed for crafting. Cost is $20.00 payable online by credit card only or at the door by cash or check only. $20

Wine & Dine Valentine’s Day Celebration When: Feb. 12, 13 & 14 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: Ovation Bistro & Bar 7130 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. ovationbistro.com Four course dinner for 2 starting at $55 includes: Appetizer to share, 2 side salads, 2 entrees with sides, dessert to share & bottle of Sycamore Lane Wine.

Make reservations online.

Meditation With Singing Bowls When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 5:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Sound healing with Reiki Master Kristen Tenpenny leads you into an in-depth journey of relaxation and expansion. The vibrations of the ancient Tibetan and crystal singing bowls raise the vibration of your cells, allowing for your body to relaxing, reducing stress, pain, and tension while putting the listener into a meditative state. Each person may experience positive benefits in their own way. Please join us for this wonderful experience. $15

Flat Tire Clinic! Hosted by The Bike Shop of Winter Haven When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Bike Shop of Winter Haven 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. bikeshopofwinterhaven.com The Bike Shop Of Winter Haven would like to invite you to a flat tire repair clinic, Tuesday February 13th at 6:30pm. This FREE clinic will teach you everything you need to know about changing a flat tire both at home and out on the road. We will talk about, quick release wheel operation, v-brakes, caliper release and disc brake operations, tools needed and appropriate tire pressure. This clinic includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practice! Feel free to bring a wheel from home to practice on!

Eating the Mediterranean Way When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City. www.polkfcs.eventbrite.com Improve your health by eating the

Child of the Sun Lecture Series: Maria Konnikova When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 7 p.m.

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Where: Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College 715 E Park St., Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/schools/arts-andsciences/child-of-the-sun.aspx The 2018 Child of the Sun Distinguished Speakers Series explores the murky waters of a post-truth environment. Dubbed the word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries in 2016, “post-truth” describes a situation “in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” A best-selling author and columnist, an award-winning broadcast journalist, and a former White House Press Secretary join us this year to examine how we can navigate and respond to a post-truth era.

The Viennese School When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org The Lakeland Genesis Concert Series presents Late 18th century Vienna was home to great composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven. This performance will feature the ISO’s principal oboe, Jennifer Stahl, performing Mozart’s Concert for Oboe in C Major.Repertoire:Overture to The Magic Flute, MozartConcert for Oboe in C Major, MozartSymphony No. 6, “Pastoral,” Beethoven Valentine’s Day When: Feb. 14, 2018 Fitness Boxing Ages 50+ When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

FITNESS BOXING‚ Yes you can! One of the best all around workouts you may experience!

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10

Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Rotary Park Clubhouse 350 6th St. NE, Winter Haven.

Dr. Barnard’s “Food for Life” trainer, Kim Kirschner will lead the class. Call to register: Jennifer (863) 291-5870

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For the Love of Chocolate When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org For many people our first love is chocolate.

What better day than Valentine’s Day to rekindle the passion for chocolate. Sample and learn how to make a simple dark chocolate syrup and add various flavors like brandy and herbs. Included with admission.

Valentine’s Dinner at Pinewood Estate When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Spend an exclusive evening this Valentine’s Day at Central Florida’s most enchanting historical mansions. Pinewood Estate will be decorated in vintage elegance and the evening will include acoustic guitar music, a four-course dinner, unlimited wine, a special Pinewood Collection gift and plenty romance.

Your ticket also includes a champagne toast and chocolates at the Singing Tower during the evening carillon concert at 7:30pm. New for 2018 — two seatings! 5pm or 8pm. Space is limited and Reservations Required. $300 for 2 people.

One Billion Rising When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven.

One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. Launched on Valentines Day 2012, it began as a call to action based on the staggering statistics that 1 in 3 women will be assaulted during her lifetime — adds up to one billion women and girls. Every year, on February 14, for the last 4 years the Winter Haven Sage-ing program has brought the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign to our community. We will join the groups around the world to form an action day for awareness.The national TIMES UP movement (a group against sexual harassment founded in response to #ME TOO) maintains: “The clock has run out on sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace. It’s time to do something about it.” Facebook One Billion Rising Polk Countynational: Onebillionrising.org/press-room Candlelight Valentine’s Dinner When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Sweet Magnolia’s Tea Bistro 212 Howard St., Auburndale.

Enjoy a fabulous candle lit dinner at Sweet Magnolias in downtown Auburndale! By reservation only..this event will sell out so call 863 965 1684 today to RSVP! Love Letters at True Blue Winery When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: True Blue Winery

Using Local Ingredients When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join award-winning cookbook author and celebrity chef Warren Caterson in the Outdoor Kitchen for an intimate hands-on cooking class. Learn how to create delicious meals using a variety of seafood, poultry and meat with locally grown fruits and vegetables. $45

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Haines City Community Theatre will be presenting the two person performance of A. R. Gurney’s play Love Letters as part of a dinner theater experience at True Blue Winery. The play is a staged reading of “love letters” sent between two people from childhood through their senior years. The cost of the event is $35 per person and includes tax and gratuity. The menu for the evening will be Lasagna, salad, rolls and coffee, tea or water.

Other beverages (wine, beer soft drinks) may be purchased for an additional fee plus gratuity. A blueberry dessert will be served at intermission. Doors will open at 6:30 with dinner to be served between 7:00 and 7:15, followed by the theater production. Although seating is reserved, it is not assigned and some seating is at high top tables to provide a better view of the theater presentation. No tickets will be sold at the door and the cut off date for reservations is Saturday, February 10th. For tickets, please use the internet and go to brownpapertickets.com and search for Love Letters at True Blue Winery.

Scotch & Cigars Under the Stars When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Tempo 1930 58 4th St NW, Winter Haven. tempo1930.com/ Enjoy an intimate, semi private night of fine scotch, food, and cigars. This event is for ticket holders only and seats available are extremely limited. Your ticket to this event will include a scotch tasting flight showcasing Tomatin fine Single Malt Scotch in a 12, 14, and 18 year. To compliment your scotch tasting, you will receive 1 cigar and sophisticated small bite, food pairing with each aged scotch sample. Your tasting will be curated by a distillery expert and atmosphere set by the solo guitar sound of Paul Mazzarella. $75

Daniel O’Donnell When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com From Irish songs, to inspirational, to pop, Irish singer DANIEL O’DONNELL made record breaking chart history by becoming the first recording artist in the history of the UK Artist Album Chart to have charted at least one new album every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 29-year span.

Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Loca Lee Buckner Theatre 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-offine-arts.aspx Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua LoganDirected by James Beck; Musical direction by Christianne RollWith a Pulitzer Prize and ten Tony awards, this Rogers and Hammerstein classic is considered to be one of the greatest musicals of the twentieth century! Set in an island paradise during World War II, South Pacific tells two parallel love stories of couples confronting the dangers of prejudice and war with an unforgettable score, featuring popular standards like Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, and Bali Ha’i.

Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a farmers market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 2nd Floor, Lakeland. bbbstampabay.org Learn the ins-and-outs of what it’s like being a Big and the role they play in helping area children in need. These information sessions for potential volunteers are a required part of the application process in order to become a Big. These sessions allow everyone to gain a better understanding of what it means to volunteer with BBBS and ask any questions about the process.

Mamma Mia! When: Feb. 15 through Mar. 11, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. theatrewinterhaven.com Set around the all-out disco hits of the colorful Swedes, ABBA,Mamma Mia! is the story of love and friendship, past, presentand future‚ and dancing!

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Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. wpcv.com 97.5 WPCV and Window World present the 2nd Annual “Concert For The Kids” benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This special “power acoustic” concert will feature intimate performances from 5 Nashville stars, including Brett Young, Granger Smith, Frankie Ballard, Scotty McCreery, and Runaway June. Ticket proceeds (minus service charges) will be donated to St. Jude, to help them continue their mission of finding cures for childhood cancer, and saving lives every day. Tickets are $18 in advance, and $28 at the door. VIP tickets are also available while they last.

The Dating Game with Nick When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. www.thepinkpiano.club Join Lakeland’s hottest Master of Ceremonies, Nick Allred for an evening of speed dating and everything you need to find love in 2018.

Strawberry Cluster Dog Show When: Feb. 16, 17 & 18 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. flysnf.org If you like dogs, and who doesn’t, you can see some of the cream of the crop at The Strawberry Cluster dog show Feb. 16 to Feb. 19 in Lakeland. There will be four days of conformation and obedience competition indoors at Sun ‘n’ Fun. Judging starts at 8 a.m. and Best in Show is late afternoon each day. Best of the Cluster will be chosen Monday afternoon. There will be a food court. Everything you need to know: What: Strawberry Cluster Dog Show By Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club and Fort Myers Dog Club Where: SUN ‘n FUN, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL. 33811 8 a.m. to late afternoon Price: Free. Parking is $5.

Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 16, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

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Where: Winter Haven Chamber 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven. winterhavenchamber.com Join Endeavor Winter Haven as they dive into SunTrax and Automated Vehicle Technology with Jake Polumbo with Florida Polytechnic University and Randy Lopez with Logentix.

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Free Friday Family Yoga When: Feb. 16, 2018 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. explorationsv.com Bond with your little one through movement, music, and meditation as we flow through a fun-packed session of poses, games and more! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers!

to support the work of the conference, which provides financial assistance to help families in need get back on the road to self-sufficiency. All proceeds will be used to help our neighbors in the Lakeland area. Free bottled water to all walkers, and free T-shirt to the first 100 registered walkers! There will be music and door prizes as well.

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297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. gpderrydown.com The Blue A band, Dennis Fleitz, Amaris Robinson, Ronald Soto, Savannah Taylor, Grace Wardle, Catie - Charlotte Warren and Matthew Werd.Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.Adults/$10 Students/$5

Broadway Prism Arts & Crafts Festival When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: W. Broadway in Fort Meade. www.facebook.com/ events/1792235111076739/

Monthly Architectural Tour When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow. polk-county.net Join us for a family friendly architectural tour of the History Center and learn more about neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse with special emphasis on a different part of the construction each month. The architectural tour is on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

An Evening with Muriel Anderson When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Muriel Anderson’s renowned guitar and harpguitar playing is highlighted by a backdrop of stunning visuals by celebrated photo-artist and cinematographer Bryan Allen. Their current show includes music from Muriel’s new release “Eclipse” together with a visual re-enactment of the solar eclipse, and then brings you with them as they journey around the world in music, stories and images. $25

Grills Gone Wild When: Feb. 16 & 17, 2018 Where: 5 South Allapaha Ave., Davenport. goo.gl/Hfhhgj Friday February 16th from 5pm to 9pmSaturday February 17th from 10am to 5pm 5 South Allapaha Ave, Davenport, FL 33836 This event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ AssociationPlease check website for more information and all applications https:// goo.gl/HfhhgjEntertainment Schedule:Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Josh BelvinsSaturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cross Traxx12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Nathan Baldwin Dulcimers in the Park When: Feb. 16, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. mywinterhaven.com Dulcimers in The Park Concert 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Winter Haven’s Central Park. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening with this unique Hammered Dulcimer band as well as demonstrations from the Wildwood Dulcimers, mountain dulcimer trio.

Bartow Friday Fest When: Feb. 16, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow.

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Tropics vs San Diego Sockers When: Feb. 16, 2018 | 7:35 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. fltropics.com Indoor pro soccer Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: 200 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Seasonal produce, baked goods, coffee, art & more. Rain or shine in Lakeland.

Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland.

Walk with us around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth to support the work of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul. There is no entry fee, but walkers are asked to bring a donation

Community Yard Sale When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 9 a.m.

Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. mainstreetbartowfl.com Third Saturday of each month.

Fun with Perspective Drawing When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org 10am to 5pm | All SkillsInstructor: Rachel Stewart, BFA, Sculpture, Boston University College of Fine Arts, M.A., Creative Studies, Union Institute and UniversityFee: $80 Members, $120 Non-MembersIn this all-day workshop you will learn the basic drawing techniques of linear perspective. One point and two point perspective will be easy and fun using the mechanical drawing tools of a pencil, T-square and triangles.

Syfy Bartow Monsters vs Aliens When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. mainstreetbartowfl.com 5th annual Syfy Bartow. This outdoor science fiction Street Fair features hundreds of vendors, artist , live music, kids activities costume characters and another surprises.

This is the street geek partyof the year.For more information on being a vendor or sponsor please email: syfybartow@gmail. comThis event begins at 11 a.m. and goes until 7:30 p.m. rain or shine.

Nature Awareness When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Find harmony with your connection to nature.

Bring your nature appreciation to the next level and observe nature as few have seen.

Learn the techniques and skills required to redefine your connection with nature form Richard Cleveland, the director of Earth Skills School near Asheville, North Carolina. $25

Love Your Shoulders-A Gentle Shoulder Workshop When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 1-3 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. ioyogastudio.com Join Geri Ross for a gentle workshop focusing on shoulder mobility versus stability in yoga practice.This workshop will include: Basic anatomy of your rotator cuff muscles‚ an understanding of other shoulder muscles‚ techniques to keep the shoulder healthy in your practice‚ a yoga sequence to warm up your shoulders and practice utilizing the techniques learned in the workshop. Wear comfortable clothing and bring something to write with.

Book Store 1/2 Price Sale When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Store 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven.

The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Cypress Gardens Ski Show When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 3:30 p.m.

Where: MLK Jr. Park 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven.

Free ski show! Concessions available, bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

Plantae Exoticum When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Gram Parsons Derry Down Young Musicians When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 6 p.m.

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Tropics vs San Diego Sockers When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 7:35 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. fltropics.com Indoor pro soccer Lady Moonbeam + CrazyMoney + Fount + Richard Sherfey When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 8-11 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com Doors open at 7:30pm Show Starts at 8:00pm $8 Advance / $10 Day Of Show Natural Basket Making When: Feb. 18, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join Richard Cleveland during a hands-on workshop and create useful, durable baskets from natural materials. You’ll learn how to make a traditional egg basket you can be proud of. We’ll be using all natural materials for this project‚“no store bought materials.”

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Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 20, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

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When: Feb. 20, 2018 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. theatrewinterhaven.com A tribute to the music of Cash, Presley, Perkins, and Lewis with the same performers from last season’s MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! Return to the era that brought us the best from these incredible performers!

Yoga When: Feb. 20, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join us for an all level series of 60-minute yoga classes with Instructor Tracy Wynter. Classes begin with a brief centering and evolve into a flow of movement and meditation.

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Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. business.lakelandchamber.com Join us in welcoming back our Detroit Tigers for a record 82 years of Spring Training in Lakeland! For 72 years, the Chamber has organized this BBQ to show Lakeland’s

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Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org The Florida First Detector training workshop teaches participants to monitor, identify, and submit samples of invasive pests and pathogens of concern for Florida.

Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center When: Feb. 22, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a farmers market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.

Winter Haven Business Focus Groups When: Feb. 21, 2018 Where: Chain ‘O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. winterhavenchamber.com Gather with the team at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce to discuss what it is like to do business in Winter Haven.

What are your goals for the coming year?

What are the challenges you face trying to meet your business goals? Would you consider Winter Haven a business-friendly environment? All these questions and more are on our mind and we want to hear from you! 7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.Meetings will be held at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex Club Room.210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. These sessions are FREE and open to ALL business owners. You do not need to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to attend. Please RSVP to connie@winterhavenchamber.com or call 863-293-2138 for more information.

Lecture Series: Florida Water Stories When: Feb. 22, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven.

Fourth lecture of the series: Ditch of Dreams: the Cross Florida Barge Canal, presented by Dr. Steve Noll, author, master lecturer at the University of Florida, and Florida Humanities Council Speaker. Based on the awardwinning book, this presentation examines the long and convoluted history of the attempt to cross the Florida peninsula by cutting a waterway from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico

Fitness Boxing Ages 50+ When: Feb. 21, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven. *FITNESS BOXING‚ Yes you can! One of the best all around workouts you may experience!

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Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10

Lakeland Magic vs Greensboro Swarm When: Feb. 21, 2018 | 11 a.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League Society of the Turtle Jog When: Feb. 21, 2018 | 5:15-6 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven.

Join us for a slow jog at 5:15 pm at the fountain in Central Park (across from Gourmet Goodies). The 2.5 mile route takes us around Lake Silver and back. Afterwards,

Youth Essay Contest/Deadline When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: Chain ‘O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. mywinterhaven.com In celebration of Black History Month, community youth are invited to share their thoughts on his or her favorite AfricanAmerican trailblazer. This contest is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school TOM HANKS

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Ribs on the Ridge When: Feb. 23 & 24, 2018 Where: Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. hainescity.com Haines City’s 10th annual BBQ competition sanctioned by Florida BBQ Association will be held on February 23, 2018 from 5 pm to 9 pm and February 24, 2018 from 10 am to 5 pm. Ribs on the Ridge draws barbecue teams from across Florida and the nation.

Professional and amateur teams compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights.

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Assisted Living The Musical When: Feb. 22, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

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Free Friday Family Yoga When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. explorationsv.com Bond with your little one through movement, music, and meditation as we flow through a fun-packed session of poses, games and more! Practice mindfulness and increase flexibility! Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers!

Black Education and Polk County: Rosenwald Schools When: Feb. 22, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. lakelandgov.net/departments/library Speaker Series presentation by Dean McCracken Over 5000 schools, shops and teacher’s homes were built in the US primarily for the education of African-American students in the rural south between 19121932. Julius Rosenwald (CEO Sears-Roebuck Co) teamed with Booker T. Washington to promote philanthropic & community based funding to build much needed schools. Polk Co. was home to five schools funded with Rosenwald Funds.

Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 21, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales. lakewalesartscouncil.org The Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival has a 46 year old tradition of celebrating and exhibiting quality works of art by fine artists and artisans with up to 100 artists competing for more than $30,000 in awards! Presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council, the diversity of the critically acclaimed two-day Festival attracts thousands of art lovers each year who purchase original, one-of-a-kind works of art.

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The Jug Brothers Band When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. mywinterhaven.com Grant Piche leads singing with a variety of his friends to the sound of kazoos, washboards, spoons, bongos, etc. Audience participation is encouraged. Guests bring their own chairs.

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Lakeland Magic vs Maine Red Claws When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League Ballet Magnificat! The Scarlet Cord When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland. whitethornevents.ticketspice.com/balletmagnificat-scarlet-cord Purchase tickets online.

Polk Senior Games When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Various Venues Throughout Polk County. polkseniorgames.org Sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities.

Promoting an active lifestyle, friendly competition, fellowship, health & wellness for men & women 50 years and older. Over 100 events with over 2,000 entrants and 700 volunteers.

$5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are admitted free. VIP and advance tickets may be purchased from our website at http:// repticon.com/florida/tampa/.

Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: 200 N Kentucky Ave 200 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Seasonal produce, baked goods, coffee, art & more. Rain or shine in Lakeland.

Foodscape Revolution: Yard to Table Cooking Demonstration When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Brie Arthur shares her favorite recipes and time saving tips for preparing fresh produce grown in the foodscape. From drying herbs for custom seasoning blends to canning peppers, Brie explains how to make the most of the food you grow. Enjoy a tomato tasting while learning how to make heirloom Bloody Marys and garden fresh sauce and salsa. $15

Lake Wales Farmers Market When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. cityoflakewales.com Every 2nd & 4th Saturday Polk Senior Games Opening Ceremony When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 8:40 a.m.

Where: All Saints Academy Stadium 5001 State Rd 540 W, Winter Haven. polkseniorgames.org 8:40 am Refreshments, 9 am Theme Song, Torch Walk, 9:20 am Track Meet

Beginner Genealogy Class When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 11 a.m.

Where: Lake Alfred Public Library 245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred.

Beginner Genealogy Class:Saturday, February 24th, 11:00am, Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Ave., Lake AlfredDorinda Gerrard, Librarian from the Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library, will be our guest speaker. Dorinda will teach us how to get started in researching our family tree. Discussion will include Ancestry. com, and how to best use the site. To reserve a seat, please call 863-224-2792.

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Chain of Lakes Eggfest When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club 2400 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven. ccbgc.com Eggfest is a cooking event where EGGheads, who travel from all over the country, show off their talents on The Big Green Egg. The Big Green Egg is a complete outdoor cooking system that can grill, roast, smoke, bake, and more! An Eggfest also needs tasters. A taster can walk around and sample all of these amazing foods cooked by the EGGheads and experience the difference of food made with the Big Green Egg. This is a People’s Choice event. As a taster you will be judging the food prepared. The winner of the People’s Choice will be announced at the end of the event.

The Chain of Lakes Eggfest hosted by Mannix Pools and Grills is just another way to give back to our community. The proceeds from the Eggfest will benefit the Citrus Center Boys and Girls Club.

Saturday Afternoon Family Movie: Toy Story 3 When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven.

Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month!

Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.

Toy Story 3 (G) Classic Car Show When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 4-8 p.m.

Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. cityoflakewales.com

Repticon Tampa: Wild, Wiggly & Wondrous!

When: Feb. 24 & 25 2018 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US 301, Tampa. repticon.com/florida/tampa Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming back to Tampa with an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators. This familyoriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Guests can also shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, and small exotic animals. The doors open to the general public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, closing at 5 p.m. On Sunday, the show hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. At the door, tickets are $10 for adults,

An Evening in Paris-The Gala When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Cost: $400 per personPolk Museum of Art’s annual black-tie benefit is also one of the best parties in Central Florida. It’s a

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memorable evening of dancing, socializing, and a wonderful gourmet dinner. A silent auction takes place throughout the evening, as well. Items for auction range from sports memorabilia, great vacation getaways, gourmet meals, jewelry, and more! For information on sponsorships or donations for the silent auction, please contact Pal Rivers Powell at 863.688.7743, ext. 240 or by email PPowell@PolkMuseumofArt.org.

California Toe Jam When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Ramon Theater 15 E Wall Street, Frostproof. ramontheater.com Oldies rock Lakeland Magic vs Grand Rapids Drive When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League Staatskapelle Weimar Orchestra: An Evening of Brahms When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Branscomb Auditorium, 1085 Johnson Ave., Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-offine-arts.aspx Founded in 1491, the Staatskapelle Weimar is one of the oldest, most illustrious orchestras in the world with its history closely associated with some of the area’s best known musicians, including Johann Hummel, Franz Liszt, Richard Strauss — and many others. In 1756, the orchestra was made the primary musical institution of the German city of Weimar and to this day, remains that city’s musical beacon to the world. On this rare North American tour, the orchestra will feature Brahms: an early overture; the Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 77; and the triumphant Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 68. Come join us for a stunning tribute to Johannes Brahms.

Music at Pinewood: Dr. Derek Menchan When: Feb. 25, 2018 | 4-6 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join Dr. Derek Menchan in the historic Pinewood Estate for an intimate concert setting. $25

FEBRUARY 26-28 All In Workout Ages 50+ When: Feb. 26, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

ALL IN WORKOUT..Includes cardio and strength work (seatedand standing), followed by balance, mindful breathing and stretching. $7

Volunteer Days at Sow Exotic When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Sow Exotic 4371 Fussell Lane, Winter Haven. sowexotic.com Volunteers Wanted at Sow Exotic! Help us grow :)Help Needed:- Potting plantsSpreading mulch and compost in the food forest- Light nursery work- New greenhouse projectsCompensation: A plant in one our 100% biodegradable coconut fiber planters from the Sow Exotic Nursery. For details email Brittany at plants@sowexotic.com.

— now the wound can heal for the sisters.

Pre Show Reception will begin at 6:30 pm, wine and cheese will be served. THE OLD SETTLER will begin at 7:30 pm.This is a free event. Donations are greatly appreciated!!

Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven.

EXERCISE EXPRESS.. Fun based cardio, resistance work, andcoordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7

Fitness Boxing Ages 50+ When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Tiger’s World 1007 6th St SE, Winter Haven. *FITNESS BOXING‚ Yes you can! One of the best all around workouts you may experience!

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10

Yoga When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join us for an all level series of 60-minute yoga classes with Instructor Tracy Wynter. Classes begin with a brief centering and evolve into a flow of movement and meditation.

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat. Reservations required. $10

Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Rotary Park Clubhouse 350 6th St. NE, Winter Haven.

Dr. Barnard’s “Food for Life” trainer, Kim Kirschner will lead the class. Call to register: Jennifer (863) 291-5870

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office 1231 Orange St., Lakeland. bbbstampabay.org Learn the ins-and-outs of what it’s like being a Big and the role they play in helping area children in need. These information sessions for potential volunteers are a required part of the application process in order to become a Big. These sessions allow everyone to gain a better understanding of what it means to volunteer with BBBS and ask any questions about the process.

HeartMath in the Galleries with Kelly Andrews When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Come learn more about how an intuitive heart guides you to Stress Free Living in the calming and inviting space of our galleries.

During these quarterly sessions, Kelly Andrews will teach basic emotional tracking techniques and simple breathing practices that will help shift your inner state to one of peace and stillness even in the midst of chaos. Registration is not required but appreciated. Please register at Reservations@ PolkMuseumofArt.org. For questions, call Diana Smith at 863.688.7743 x 249.

Attracting Wildlife to the Garden When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. polkgardening.eventbrite.com Learn how to attract wildlife to your yard by creating a habitat. This workshop will discuss how to bring desirable birds, insects and animals to your yard. There will be time afterwards for your questions. Handouts from UF/IFAS Extension will be available. This program is free and open to the public.

The MIND Diet When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 12-2 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn how you can decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by what you eat! Taught by a registered dietitian, Andrea Nikolai, this class will teach you what to eat, what not to, and how to incorporate the MIND diet into your life to help prevent this memory-sapping disorder.

Tea & Symphony: Mashup Brahms vs Radiohead When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 5:45-7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org Join Maestro Mark Thielen to explore the life of Johannes Brahms and the experiences that surrounded his compositions. $15

Moonlight Market When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 6 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. groveroots.com Shop vendors selling locally made goods.

The Old Settler When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. theatrewinterhaven.com In World War II Harlem, New York, a fifty-fiveyear-old spinster (or as they were called in those days — an Old Settler), Elizabeth Borny, takes in a young male roomer, Husband Witherspoon, to help her with the rent.

Husband has come to Harlem from South Carolina to search for his girlfriend, Lou Bessie Preston. Also living with Elizabeth is her sister, Quilly McGrath, fifty-three. There is an ominous cloud of tension that hangs over Elizabeth and Quilly’s relationship. This tension is further exacerbated when Elizabeth and Husband take to liking each other. Quilly, who doesn’t like Husband living with them in the first place, surely doesn’t approve of their “carrying on,” especially since Elizabeth is old enough to be Husband’s mother. It is this “carrying on” that exposes a thirty-year-old wound which, until now, only had a bandage

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MARCH 1-4 Original Highwaymen Art Extravaganza When: Mar. 02 & 03, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Community Center 5 South Allapaha Ave., Davenport.

8th Annual Highwaymen Weekend Extravaganza. This event will create an amazing opportunity of a lifetime for Davenport’s residents, visitors and for anyone with admiration and respect of these incredible artists. During the early 1950’s and through the 1980’s a group of 26 African-American artists known as the “Florida Highwaymen” used vivid and bright colors to display the beautiful untouched

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Florida landscape. The Florida Highwaymen painted wide-bent palm trees, serene sunsets, churning oceans and bright red Poinciana trees. They painted from their garages and back yards on inexpensive Upson board and then on the weekends they traveled to sell their Highwaymen paintings to hotels, offices, businesses and individuals who appreciated the artwork for around $25 a piece. The creativity and talent of these artists has made them famous for their idyllic landscapes of rural Florida and they were inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004.

The City bringing the Highwaymen Artists to Davenport. The event will start Friday, March 2, 2018 with dinner. Tickets for this event will be sold only in advance. Tickets are $50 per person. Each artist attending the dinner will bring a painting to be auctioned at the dinner and a Highwaymen Artist will be seated at each table. On Saturday, March 3, 2018 there will be a free art show open to the public. One or more of the artists will be painting at the event. The Saturday event will be held at the Community Center at 5 South Allapaha Avenue from 10am to 4pm.

CommunityFest 2018 When: Mar. 03, 2018 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. winterhavenchamber.com 4th annual FREE CommunityFest Family Fun Festival presented by Citizens Bank & Trust and the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses, churches, and civic clubs are invited to set up a booth in the park to promote their business and interact with the general public through activities at your booth! This event will include games, entertainment, street performers, food and more! Come, share your business with the Winter Haven community and enjoy the family fun festivities! Bring your family and friends to Downtown Winter Haven to enjoy community, food, entertainment and local businesses. Last year we welcomed over 6,000 people to downtown for this event.

Taste of Winter Haven When: Mar. 03, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Chamber 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven. winterhavenchamber.com Taste of Winter Haven is the second part of the full day CommunityFest event! Attendees can look forward to excellent cuisine from local restaurants, taste specialty beers and wines and listen to live music! All you can eat and drink for $35! You must be 21 or older to attend. Visit our website to purchase your ticket! $35

Winter Haven’s Best Seafood & Steaks

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KINGS LN, WINTER HAVEN.......................................................... 11/28/2017..........................$75,000 200 NE 7TH ST, WINTER HAVEN....................................................11/17/2017.......................... $79,900 1610 31ST ST, WINTER HAVEN....................................................... 11/28/2017..........................$83,000 6014 GRAND OAKS DR, WINTER HAVEN.................................... 11/20/2017..........................$85,000 1909 15TH ST, WINTER HAVEN..................................................... 11/28/2017.......................... $87,000 510 AVENUE H, WINTER HAVEN.................................................... 12/1/2017......................... $88,000 2725 NW AVENUE U, WINTER HAVEN......................................... 11/28/2017......................... $98,000 513 SHARON HILL CT, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/20/2017..........................$99,900 1011 MEDINAH DR, WINTER HAVEN..............................................11/16/2017..........................$99,900 106 CENTER ST, WINTER HAVEN.................................................. 11/15/2017........................$100,000 1501 EAGLE POND DR, WINTER HAVEN....................................... 11/15/2017........................$100,000 2807 THORNHILL RD, WINTER HAVEN....................................... 11/20/2017.........................$102,500 303 TAYLOR BLVD, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/20/2017........................ $105,000 3005 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER HAVEN..........................11/17/2017......................... $110,000 2730 IDYLRIDGE WAY, WINTER HAVEN........................................11/16/2017..........................$119,500 6507 RAINTREE LN, WINTER HAVEN...........................................11/16/2017..........................$121,000 395 LAKE ELOISE POINTE DR, WINTER HAVEN..........................11/30/2017.........................$125,000 2426 AVENUE F, WINTER HAVEN.................................................. 11/21/2017.........................$129,000 2230 FIRESTONE PL, WINTER HAVEN...........................................11/17/2017........................ $130,000 1915 15TH ST, WINTER HAVEN......................................................11/30/2017.........................$132,000 1776 6TH ST APT 506, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/15/2017........................ $134,000 905 ROYAL PALM CIR, WINTER HAVEN......................................11/30/2017........................ $134,000 1219 TANGERINE PKWY, WINTER HAVEN....................................11/30/2017.........................$135,000 1460 GRAND CAYMAN CIR, WINTER HAVEN.............................. 11/21/2017.........................$135,000 136 CITRUS DR, WINTER HAVEN.................................................. 11/15/2017.........................$139,000 4840 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER HAVEN......................... 11/21/2017........................ $140,000 734 16TH ST, WINTER HAVEN........................................................11/16/2017........................ $144,000 917 AVENUE T, WINTER HAVEN.....................................................11/17/2017........................ $145,000 3021 SABAL BEND DR, WINTER HAVEN....................................... 11/20/2017........................ $148,000 1215 12TH CT, WINTER HAVEN........................................................11/17/2017........................ $150,000 608 HEATHER GLEN LOOP, WINTER HAVEN................................11/17/2017........................ $150,000 569 ADRIEL AVE, WINTER HAVEN............................................... 11/22/2017.........................$155,000 1018 ROBIN LN, WINTER HAVEN....................................................11/17/2017.........................$155,000 3164 WHISPERING TRAILS AVE, WINTER HAVEN.......................11/30/2017.........................$155,500 3389 RALEIGH DR, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/20/2017.........................$156,500 902 AVENUE E, WINTER HAVEN....................................................11/17/2017.........................$159,000 1670 NORMANDY HEIGHTS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN....................11/17/2017.........................$159,500 200 COLLIER DR, WINTER HAVEN................................................ 12/1/2017.........................$159,500 700 AVENUE C, WINTER HAVEN................................................. 11/20/2017........................ $160,000 812 TERRANOVA AVE, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/15/2017........................ $160,000 459 MAJESTIC GARDENS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN.........................12/5/2017........................ $160,000 146 MORNING GLORY CIR, WINTER HAVEN.............................. 11/22/2017.........................$162,500 204 HIBISCUS ST, WINTER HAVEN..............................................11/30/2017........................ $164,000 3382 RALEIGH DR, WINTER HAVEN..............................................11/17/2017........................ $164,800 1001 AVENUE G, WINTER HAVEN...................................................12/4/2017........................ $165,000 4088 CARTERET DR, WINTER HAVEN..........................................11/17/2017........................ $166,000 1913 GALLOWAY TER, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/20/2017........................ $166,600 509 DRAYTON RD, WINTER HAVEN..............................................11/17/2017........................ $169,000 260 LAKE ELOISE POINTE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN........................ 12/1/2017.........................$169,900 625 AVENUE O, WINTER HAVEN.................................................. 11/28/2017..........................$171,000 1907 GALLOWAY TER, WINTER HAVEN....................................... 11/22/2017..........................$171,000 2167 BRETTON RIDGE LOOP, WINTER HAVEN............................11/16/2017..........................$171,900 2889 WHISPERING TRAILS DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................... 12/7/2017..........................$171,900 2915 WOODWARD LN, WINTER HAVEN...................................... 11/28/2017.........................$174,000 4860 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE DR, WINTER HAVEN...................... 12/1/2017.........................$175,800 1510 NE AVENUE G, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/22/2017.........................$178,900 3439 JULIUS ESTATES BLVD, WINTER HAVEN............................. 11/28/2017.........................$179,900 537 ADRIEL AVE, WINTER HAVEN..................................................11/17/2017........................ $180,000 1927 BRETTON RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN..................................12/4/2017........................ $182,000 2897 WHISPERING TRAILS DR, WINTER HAVEN......................... 11/21/2017.........................$182,600 2929 WHISPERING TRAILS DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................... 12/1/2017.........................$183,900 755 CANBERRA RD, WINTER HAVEN.............................................11/17/2017........................ $185,000 5816 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................. 11/22/2017.........................$186,500 4218 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................................11/16/2017......................... $187,000 6267 RED HERRING DR, WINTER HAVEN....................................11/30/2017......................... $187,000 4786 OSPREY WAY, WINTER HAVEN...........................................11/30/2017......................... $187,500 5603 FOREST RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN....................................12/5/2017........................ $188,000 5837 FOREST RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN..................................11/30/2017........................ $188,000 4770 OSPREY WAY, WINTER HAVEN........................................... 11/28/2017........................ $188,000 6155 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/30/2017........................ $188,500 512 HAINES TRL, WINTER HAVEN................................................ 11/22/2017........................ $188,900 4141 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/29/2017........................ $189,000 5137 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/20/2017........................ $189,000 3564 RALEIGH DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................................11/16/2017........................ $189,400 2111 NORMANDY HEIGHTS LN, WINTER HAVEN......................... 11/22/2017.........................$189,900 1895 SE EXECUTIVE DR, WINTER HAVEN...................................11/30/2017........................ $190,000 5820 FOREST RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN.................................. 11/29/2017......................... $191,000 2195 BRETTON RIDGE LOOP, WINTER HAVEN.............................12/2/2017.........................$192,200 3200 GERBER DAIRY RD, WINTER HAVEN................................... 11/21/2017.........................$193,500 6058 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN...................................11/30/2017........................ $194,000 6170 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN......................................11/16/2017........................ $195,000 199 TIFTON ST, WINTER HAVEN................................................... 11/28/2017........................ $196,000 1556 LEMON AVE, WINTER HAVEN................................................12/5/2017......................... $197,900 4182 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN..............................................12/5/2017........................ $198,000 5778 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................. 11/29/2017....................... $200,000

BARTOW

1865 KINGSMILL DR, BARTOW ................................................................................ 12/1/2017................ $75,000 1873 KINGSMILL DR, BARTOW ................................................................................ 12/1/2017................ $75,000 370 INDICA CT, BARTOW .......................................................................................11/28/2017................ $78,900 2781 FRAZIER ST, BARTOW ..................................................................................... 11/17/2017...............$134,900 1040 POLK ST, BARTOW ......................................................................................... 11/17/2017...............$134,900 923 KATHY RD, BARTOW .......................................................................................11/27/2017...............$139,900 830 SHADY LN, BARTOW ......................................................................................11/29/2017.............. $140,000 590 80 FOOT RD, BARTOW .................................................................................... 12/6/2017.............. $140,000 560 PINECREST DR, BARTOW ...............................................................................11/28/2017...............$142,000 2055 E CHEROKEE ST, BARTOW ...........................................................................11/20/2017............... $147,000 1410 W CLOWER ST, BARTOW ............................................................................... 11/22/2017.............. $149,000 1784 WILLIAMSBURG DR, BARTOW ...................................................................... 11/17/2017.............. $149,000 655 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW ................................................................................ 12/1/2017................$161,500 445 HEATHER CT, BARTOW ..................................................................................11/20/2017...............$179,900 1643 TAYLOR LANDING DR, BARTOW ..................................................................11/29/2017...............$210,000 1900 CHICKADEE ST, BARTOW ............................................................................... 12/1/2017...............$215,000 306 LAKE MILLSITE RD APT 9, BARTOW ...............................................................11/15/2017...............$215,000 1913 WIND MEADOWS DR, BARTOW ..................................................................... 12/5/2017.............. $225,000 1840 CHARLESTON LN, BARTOW ..........................................................................11/16/2017...............$237,600 2077 CHARLESTON LN, BARTOW ........................................................................... 12/1/2017...............$260,100 450 W MAIN ST, BARTOW .....................................................................................11/30/2017.............. $510,000 1590 BROADWAY, BARTOW ..................................................................................11/20/2017........... $1,300,000

FORT MEADE

310 N TECUMSEH AVE, FORT MEADE ..................................................... 11/29/2017...............................$77,400 123 NE 3RD ST, FORT MEADE ....................................................................11/16/2017............................. $80,000 220 BROADWAY ST, FORT MEADE .......................................................... 11/28/2017............................$100,000 211 N LANIER AVE, FORT MEADE ............................................................. 11/29/2017..............................$115,000

FROSTPROOF

444 STANLEY AVE, FROSTPROOF ............................................................11/17/2017.............................. $75,000 1649 FORT MEADE RD, FROSTPROOF .....................................................11/16/2017............................. $80,000 1143 S LAKE REEDY BLVD, FROSTPROOF ................................................ 11/20/2017.............................$120,000 421 SCENIC, FROSTPROOF ....................................................................... 11/15/2017.............................$128,900 2175 S LAKE REEDY BLVD, FROSTPROOF ................................................. 12/1/2017........................... $300,000 1309 FORT MEADE RD, FROSTPROOF ......................................................12/6/2017............................ $920,700

LAKE WALES

4424 WATERFORD DR, LAKE WALES .......................................................12/5/2017............................. $80,000 4424 WATERFORD DR, LAKE WALES .......................................................12/5/2017............................. $80,000 4371 AZALEA DR, LAKE WALES ................................................................ 11/21/2017..............................$99,900 8930 SHEPPARD DR, LAKE WALES ......................................................... 11/20/2017............................ $109,800 1046 TOWER BLVD, LAKE WALES .............................................................11/22/2017............................. $119,000 1012 HEATHER LN, LAKE WALES ..............................................................11/30/2017.............................$120,000 1147 CIRCLE DR, LAKE WALES ..................................................................11/30/2017.............................$129,000 4183 ABERDEEN LN, LAKE WALES ........................................................... 11/21/2017.............................$129,400 4520 TURNBERRY LN, LAKE WALES ........................................................ 11/21/2017.............................$134,500 3228 COURTNEY DR, LAKE WALES ..........................................................12/6/2017............................ $140,000 702 CARLTON AVE, LAKE WALES ............................................................. 11/15/2017.............................$142,000 2664 CLUBHOUSE DR, LAKE WALES ....................................................... 11/21/2017.............................$142,500 2016 CONNER RD, LAKE WALES ...............................................................11/22/2017............................ $150,000 2020 CONNER RD, LAKE WALES ..............................................................11/22/2017............................ $150,000 7007 COUNTRY CLUB VLG, LAKE WALES ..............................................11/30/2017............................ $150,000 817 HIGHLAND CREST LOOP, LAKE WALES ............................................11/27/2017.............................$155,000 1176 LAKESHORE BLVD,LAKE WALES ....................................................... 11/21/2017............................. $157,000 4115 ABERDEEN LN ,LAKE WALES ............................................................11/30/2017.............................$176,000 2494 SUNSET CIR, LAKE WALES ............................................................. 11/29/2017.............................$178,600 644 LORRAINE CIR, LAKE WALES .............................................................11/17/2017............................ $180,000 945 MARCI DR, LAKE WALES ...................................................................11/27/2017............................ $180,000 1064 NAES LN,LAKE WALES .................................................................... 11/29/2017............................ $194,000 1031 SUSAN DR, LAKE WALES ................................................................... 11/15/2017............................ $194,000 4337 DINNER LAKE LN, LAKE WALES ........................................................12/4/2017............................. $215,200 4049 DUNMORE DR,LAKE WALES .......................................................... 11/15/2017............................$220,000 4019 BIRKDALE DR, LAKE WALES ...........................................................11/30/2017.............................$237,000 4129 LIMERICK DR,LAKE WALES .............................................................. 11/15/2017..............................$251,700 3235 EMANUEL DR,LAKE WALES ..............................................................11/17/2017........................... $284,000 3234 EMANUEL DR, LAKE WALES .............................................................11/17/2017........................... $284,000 25334 OAKMONT DR,LAKE WALES ........................................................11/30/2017............................$325,000 3829 LITCHFIELD LOOP, LAKE WALES .....................................................11/16/2017..............................$337,100 4164 DUNMORE DR, LAKE WALES ..........................................................11/22/2017............................ $393,700 3762 LITCHFIELD LOOP, LAKE WALES ...................................................... 12/7/2017............................ $441,600 23992 THOMPSON NURSERY RD, LAKE WALES .................................... 11/21/2017.........................$1,900,000 4417 HWY 60, LAKE WALES ..................................................................... 11/28/2017.................$3,500,000 625

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4406 HARDENOAK TRL, LAKELAND .......................................... 11/15/2017........................$100,000 2729 MARTHA AVE, LAKELAND ...................................................11/27/2017........................$104,000 5207 GRACE ST, LAKELAND ..........................................................11/17/2017........................ $104,500 940 FENTON LN 6, LAKELAND ..................................................... 11/15/2017........................ $105,000 6304 ALABAMA AVE, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/20/2017........................ $105,000 6229 MICHAEL LN, LAKELAND ....................................................11/30/2017......................... $107,500 1508 STACY DR, LAKELAND ..........................................................11/17/2017........................$108,000 255 VILLAGE CREST CT, LAKELAND ..............................................11/17/2017........................ $109,000 5454 LIMESTONE LN, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/20/2017......................... $110,000 4889 COLONNADES CIR, LAKELAND ........................................ 11/28/2017......................... $110,000 6955 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE, LAKELAND ................................ 11/28/2017......................... $110,000 6930 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE, LAKELAND ............................... 11/28/2017......................... $110,000 5463 RIVER ROCK RD, LAKELAND ..............................................11/27/2017..........................$112,000 723 ELLERBE WAY, LAKELAND ......................................................11/27/2017......................... $114,000 3203 BEAR CREEK LN, LAKELAND ................................................ 12/1/2017......................... $114,300 1519 CHURCHILL LN, LAKELAND ................................................. 11/29/2017......................... $115,000 5486 LIMESTONE LN, LAKELAND .................................................11/17/2017......................... $115,000 559 VILLA VISTA BLVD, LAKELAND .............................................11/30/2017......................... $118,000 7129 SUNSET GROVE CT, LAKELAND ......................................... 11/28/2017.......................... $118,100 415 YOUNG PL, LAKELAND ...........................................................12/5/2017......................... $119,000 2922 KATHRYN AVE, LAKELAND .................................................11/30/2017......................... $119,000 6942 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, LAKELAND ..................................... 11/29/2017..........................$119,500 4085 SHADE TREE LANE, LAKELAND ..........................................11/27/2017........................ $120,000 610 E CRAWFORD ST, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/28/2017.........................$122,000 843 MIKASUKI DR UNIT 2, LAKELAND .........................................12/4/2017.......................... $122,100 617 JULIUS T HORNEY DR, LAKELAND ....................................... 11/20/2017.........................$123,000 2761 RALPH RD, LAKELAND ......................................................... 11/20/2017.........................$123,300 303 CAROLYN DR, LAKELAND .................................................... 11/20/2017......................... $123,500 6242 PEACOCK RUN, LAKELAND ................................................ 11/15/2017..........................$127,500 2523 CRYSTAL LAKE ACRES DR #1, LAKELAND ..........................11/30/2017........................ $128,000 5738 GIBSON SHORES DR, LAKELAND ...................................... 11/22/2017..........................$131,000 1215 LAKE MIRIAM DR, LAKELAND .............................................. 11/20/2017..........................$131,000 7441 N KATHLEEN RD, LAKELAND ................................................11/17/2017..........................$131,200 5830 DRIFTWOOD DR, LAKELAND ............................................ 11/28/2017.........................$134,900 9175 HALL RD, LAKELAND .............................................................12/5/2017.........................$135,000 7563 GUNSTOCK DR, LAKELAND ................................................ 11/15/2017.........................$135,000 614 SWISS DR, LAKELAND ...........................................................11/30/2017.........................$135,000 4120 WINDING VINE DR, LAKELAND .......................................... 11/20/2017.........................$135,000 826 DEMINGTON DR, LAKELAND ................................................ 11/15/2017......................... $137,000 3223 JULIA CT, LAKELAND ........................................................... 11/20/2017......................... $137,000 420 EMERALD COVE LOOP, LAKELAND ...................................... 12/1/2017........................ $138,000 631 WESTOVER ST, LAKELAND ....................................................11/27/2017.........................$139,900 3714 SHERERTZ RD, LAKELAND .................................................. 11/20/2017........................ $140,000 713 HOLLINGSWORTH RD, LAKELAND ...................................... 11/22/2017........................ $142,000 3215 OTTER CREEK CT, LAKELAND .............................................11/30/2017........................ $142,000 310 E BELMAR ST, LAKELAND ....................................................... 11/15/2017.........................$142,900 4078 DOVER TERRACE DR, LAKELAND ..................................... 11/29/2017........................ $143,000 514 GLENDALE ST, LAKELAND ...................................................... 11/15/2017........................ $145,000 3202 POLK AVE, LAKELAND ..........................................................12/4/2017........................ $145,000 5848 DAUGHTERY DOWNS LOOP, LAKELAND ..........................11/16/2017........................ $145,000 4516 CLEMENTS RD, LAKELAND ..................................................11/27/2017........................ $145,000 7516 WILLOW WISP DR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/30/2017........................ $146,000 429 BOGER BLVD, LAKELAND ..................................................... 11/29/2017........................ $146,800 1036 S TENNESSEE AVE, LAKELAND ........................................... 11/20/2017......................... $147,500 429 OLINDA CT, LAKELAND .........................................................11/27/2017........................ $148,000 6415 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/30/2017........................ $148,300 6419 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND ..........................................11/30/2017........................ $148,300 3228 S POLK AVE, LAKELAND ..................................................... 11/29/2017........................ $149,000 4955 PLEASANT HOLLOW TRL, LAKELAND ...............................11/27/2017........................ $149,800 6267 PEACOCK RUN, LAKELAND ................................................. 12/1/2017.........................$149,900 836 E LOWELL ST, LAKELAND ......................................................11/27/2017........................ $150,000 3440 SUMMERWOOD WAY, LAKELAND ......................................12/6/2017........................ $150,000 620 N CHESTNUT RD, LAKELAND ...............................................11/16/2017........................ $150,000 316 HAWICK LN, LAKELAND .........................................................11/27/2017........................ $154,000 5110 GREENBROOK LN, LAKELAND .............................................11/27/2017.........................$155,000 6114 MORNINGDALE AVE, LAKELAND .........................................11/16/2017.........................$155,000 6417 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/30/2017..........................$156,100 218 W POINSETTIA ST, LAKELAND ................................................12/6/2017......................... $157,000 3534 INNISBROOK DR, LAKELAND ............................................11/30/2017......................... $157,000 7530 EASTVIEW PL, LAKELAND ...................................................11/16/2017.........................$159,900 1124 MERCURY DR A, B, C, D, LAKELAND .................................... 11/21/2017........................ $160,000 1429 COUNTRY CHASE DR, LAKELAND ..................................... 11/20/2017........................ $160,000 4223 MELBROOKE CT, LAKELAND .............................................11/30/2017........................ $160,000 1235 HEIDI LN, LAKELAND ............................................................11/27/2017........................ $160,000 1427 HOLLY RD, LAKELAND ..........................................................11/16/2017.........................$162,900 4675 GREAT BLUE HERON DR, LAKELAND ..................................11/17/2017........................ $163,000 4169 MAYFAIR WAY, LAKELAND .................................................. 11/22/2017........................ $163,000 4353 RUSHING RD, LAKELAND ...................................................11/30/2017.........................$163,300 222 LEITHA WAY, LAKELAND .........................................................11/17/2017........................ $164,000 1049 HIDDEN CT, LAKELAND .......................................................11/16/2017........................ $164,900 1810 ROANOKE AVE, LAKELAND .................................................11/16/2017........................ $165,000 6065 HILLTOP LN, LAKELAND ...................................................... 11/15/2017........................ $165,000 6317 CHRISTINA GROVES CIR, LAKELAND ..................................12/6/2017.........................$165,500

6134 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN..................................... 11/22/2017....................... $200,000 6126 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN..................................... 11/22/2017....................... $200,000 4523 ASHFORD DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................................... 11/20/2017........................$205,000 2175 BRETTON RIDGE LOOP, WINTER HAVEN.............................12/6/2017........................$205,800 4737 OSPREY WAY, WINTER HAVEN............................................11/27/2017........................$206,500 1310 BUCKEYE TRACE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN..............................12/6/2017.........................$207,200 4522 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE CT, WINTER HAVEN........................11/17/2017....................... $208,000 1203 CYPRESS PT, WINTER HAVEN.............................................. 11/20/2017........................ $210,000 228 HIBISCUS ST, WINTER HAVEN............................................... 11/28/2017.......................... $211,700 132 WATERSIDE CIR, WINTER HAVEN..........................................11/30/2017.........................$213,000 5782 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/27/2017.........................$215,000 2487 SALZBURG LOOP, WINTER HAVEN.................................... 11/29/2017.........................$215,000 3707 PLYMOUTH DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................................11/30/2017.........................$215,000 506 HAINES TRL, WINTER HAVEN............................................... 11/20/2017.........................$216,900 3567 HARBOR CIR, WINTER HAVEN.............................................12/4/2017..........................$217,500 228 MAJESTIC GARDENS LN, WINTER HAVEN..............................11/17/2017.......................... $217,700 1611 LEMON AVE, WINTER HAVEN............................................... 11/20/2017.........................$218,886 1013 NORMANDY HEIGHTS CIR, WINTER HAVEN........................11/17/2017........................$220,000 1013 NORMANDY HEIGHTS CIR, WINTER HAVEN........................11/17/2017........................$220,000 5755 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................. 11/22/2017........................$220,000 4102 LAKE MARIANNA DR, WINTER HAVEN............................... 11/15/2017........................$220,000 4418 MAHOGANY RUN, WINTER HAVEN................................... 11/20/2017........................ $225,000 1017 LENA RUN CT, WINTER HAVEN............................................. 11/21/2017........................ $230,700 2505 SALZBURG LOOP, WINTER HAVEN................................... 11/20/2017.........................$231,000 221 COLLEGE GROVE CIR, WINTER HAVEN.................................11/27/2017........................$233,000 1044 BILTMORE DR, WINTER HAVEN........................................... 11/21/2017........................$235,000 225 FRANKLIN CT, WINTER HAVEN............................................. 11/22/2017.........................$237,500 3749 FIELDSTONE CIR, WINTER HAVEN.......................................11/17/2017........................$238,500 123 HOMEWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN....................................... 11/20/2017........................$242,000 4258 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN............................................11/16/2017.........................$246,100 3215 RECKER HWY, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/20/2017........................$249,000 1655 NW 17TH ST, WINTER HAVEN................................................11/27/2017........................$250,000 3152 BEAUCHAMP CT, WINTER HAVEN.........................................11/17/2017........................$255,000 205 GOLF AIRE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/15/2017....................... $260,000 410 CHRISTOPHER CT, WINTER HAVEN...................................... 11/22/2017........................$269,000 4045 PHOENICIAN WAY, WINTER HAVEN...................................11/16/2017.........................$271,800 2320 FRANKFORT ST, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/15/2017........................ $275,000 1402 NW 16TH ST, WINTER HAVEN...............................................11/27/2017....................... $290,000 4005 PALMA CEIA CIR, WINTER HAVEN.......................................11/17/2017....................... $290,000 6 SKIDMORE RD, WINTER HAVEN................................................11/27/2017........................$292,000 11 HICKORY WAY, WINTER HAVEN...............................................11/30/2017........................$299,000 1905 ELOISE LOOP RD, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/30/2017....................... $300,000 1218 SAWGRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN...........................................12/4/2017........................$300,700 1209 SAWGRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN........................................ 11/20/2017.........................$315,500 167 ELOISE OAKS DR, WINTER HAVEN......................................... 11/21/2017........................$325,000 200 OLD SPANISH WAY, WINTER HAVEN.................................... 11/20/2017.........................$327,000 435 NE 2ND ST, WINTER HAVEN..................................................11/30/2017........................$425,000 22 BRIDGEWATER DR, WINTER HAVEN......................................11/30/2017........................$425,000 3801 AVENUE J, WINTER HAVEN.................................................. 11/29/2017........................ $437,000 1328 OAKMONT DR, WINTER HAVEN...........................................12/4/2017........................ $487,200 836 CINNAMON DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................................... 11/21/2017........................$536,800 608 THOMAS AVE, WINTER HAVEN............................................ 11/21/2017........................$536,800 2621 TRINITY CIR, WINTER HAVEN............................................... 11/21/2017........................$536,800 6 LAKE FOX DR, WINTER HAVEN.................................................. 11/21/2017........................$536,800 136 WYNDHAM DR, WINTER HAVEN..........................................11/30/2017........................ $725,000 4600 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER HAVEN..........................12/4/2017.....................$2,750,000 4620 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER HAVEN..........................12/4/2017.....................$2,750,000

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3517 SUTTON HILLS DR, LAKELAND ............................................11/16/2017..........................$75,000 3164 PEARLY DR, LAKELAND .........................................................11/17/2017..........................$76,000 1645 HUNTINGTON ST, LAKELAND ............................................11/30/2017..........................$79,000 813 SOUTHERN AVE,LAKELAND ...................................................11/17/2017..........................$79,000 1020 VINE LN, LAKELAND ............................................................11/30/2017......................... $80,000 1044 VINE LN, LAKELAND ...........................................................11/30/2017......................... $80,000 1033 VINE LN, LAKELAND ............................................................11/30/2017......................... $80,000 1729 ROTARY DR, LAKELAND ...................................................... 11/20/2017......................... $80,000 2791 VINTAGE VIEW LOOP, LAKELAND ........................................ 12/1/2017......................... $80,600 639 PONDEROSA DR, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/21/2017...........................$82,100 1836 N CRYSTAL LAKE DR APT 115, LAKELAND .......................... 11/28/2017..........................$83,000 0 ARIANA ST, LAKELAND ..............................................................11/16/2017......................... $84,000 6205 DOE CIR, LAKELAND .......................................................... 11/29/2017..........................$85,000 2330 DELPHI BLVD, LAKELAND ....................................................11/16/2017..........................$85,000 2839 EIGHT IRON DR, LAKELAND .............................................. 11/20/2017......................... $86,000 5415 OLD HIGHWAY 37, LAKELAND .............................................11/27/2017.......................... $87,000 442 SKYLINE DR, LAKELAND ........................................................12/5/2017...........................$87,500 849 REYNOLDS RD, LAKELAND ................................................. 11/29/2017......................... $90,000 3350 SUSETTA LN, LAKELAND .................................................... 11/29/2017......................... $90,000 6561 EMERALD WOODS LN, LAKELAND ......................................11/17/2017......................... $90,000 6561 EMERALD WOODS LN, LAKELAND ......................................11/17/2017......................... $90,000 3535 AMITY AVE, LAKELAND .......................................................11/16/2017..........................$93,500 3642 PIONEER TRAILS DR, LAKELAND ......................................11/30/2017..........................$94,900 401 W BELVEDERE ST, LAKELAND ................................................11/16/2017...........................$97,500 4175 PIPKIN RD 205, LAKELAND ....................................................12/4/2017..........................$99,900 4175 PIPKIN RD 206, LAKELAND ...................................................12/4/2017..........................$99,900 1132 CINNAMON WAY E, LAKELAND ............................................ 11/15/2017........................$100,000 214 W PARK ST, LAKELAND ...........................................................11/27/2017........................$100,000

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1242 WALKER RD, LAKELAND ..................................................... 11/22/2017....................... $240,000 9701 MOORE RD, LAKELAND ....................................................... 11/15/2017....................... $240,000 2000 ROXBURGH LN, LAKELAND ...............................................11/27/2017....................... $240,000 3557 CREEKMUR LN, LAKELAND ................................................ 11/20/2017........................$244,500 3553 CREEKMUR LN, LAKELAND ................................................ 11/20/2017........................$244,500 5427 ORANGE VALLEY DR, LAKELAND ....................................... 11/21/2017........................$245,000 4739 TIERRA ALTA CT, LAKELAND .............................................. 11/22/2017........................$249,000 2777 SUMMITVIEW DR, LAKELAND ........................................... 12/20/2017........................$250,000 2372 ISABELLA CT, LAKELAND ......................................................11/17/2017......................... $251,900 7070 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE, LAKELAND .................................. 12/1/2017........................$254,300 2705 WIRE GRASS RD, LAKELAND ...............................................11/16/2017........................$256,000 4693 LATHLOA LOOP, LAKELAND .............................................11/30/2017........................$256,900 835 SOMERSET, LAKELAND ..........................................................11/17/2017........................ $259,900 1715 VIRGINIA CT, LAKELAND ......................................................11/30/2017....................... $260,000 2274 GENEVA DR, LAKELAND .......................................................11/17/2017........................$265,000 2432 SILVER VIEW DR, LAKELAND ..............................................11/30/2017........................$265,000 2349 SEBAGO DR, LAKELAND ....................................................11/30/2017........................$268,900 2276 COLONY CLUB DR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/27/2017........................$270,000 5528 CLUB HL, LAKELAND ........................................................... 11/21/2017........................ $272,000 5922 VALENTINO WAY, LAKELAND ............................................11/30/2017........................ $273,800 4330 TOKOSE PL, LAKELAND ...................................................... 11/21/2017........................ $274,900 953 MISSISSIPPI AVE, LAKELAND .................................................11/16/2017........................ $275,000 2580 HIGHLANDS CREEK WAY, LAKELAND ................................ 11/21/2017..........................$277,100 715 W DEES RD, LAKELAND ...........................................................12/4/2017....................... $280,000 155 LAKE MORTON DR 5, LAKELAND .......................................... 11/21/2017........................$282,000 6740 HAYTER DR, LAKELAND ....................................................... 12/1/2017....................... $284,000 2354 SEBAGO DR, LAKELAND .....................................................11/27/2017........................$284,900 4233 CINDY RD, LAKELAND ......................................................... 11/21/2017........................$288,300 1319 WATERFORD DR, LAKELAND .............................................. 11/29/2017........................$289,900 415 PUEBLO TRL, LAKELAND ...................................................... 11/22/2017....................... $290,000 C 902 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DR, LAKELAND ............................ 11/21/2017....................... $290,000 4044 PRIMA LAGO CIR, LAKELAND .............................................11/17/2017........................$290,200 6531 BENDELOW DR, LAKELAND .................................................11/16/2017........................ $292,500 4060 SUNSET LAKE DR, LAKELAND .......................................... 11/22/2017........................$296,000 4040 PRIMA LAGO CIR, LAKELAND .............................................12/4/2017..........................$297,100 2725 S OAKLAND AVE, LAKELAND ...............................................11/17/2017........................$302,000 1715 SHERWOOD LAKES BLVD, LAKELAND ................................ 11/28/2017........................$302,000 7004 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE, LAKELAND ...............................11/30/2017........................$306,900 asthma & a 1424 TOMAHAWK TRL, LAKELAND ............................................ 11/29/2017....................... $308,000 865 STRATFORD DR, LAKELAND ................................................11/30/2017........................ $310,000 6998 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE, LAKELAND .................................11/17/2017........................$328,600 C 2601 LONGWOOD DR, LAKELAND ............................................ 12/20/2017........................$330,900 4076 BERKSHIRE LOOP, LAKELAND ........................................... 11/20/2017....................... $340,000 5746 LAKE VICTORIA DR, LAKELAND ..........................................11/17/2017........................$354,900 2040 ATHENIA WAY, LAKELAND ..................................................12/5/2017........................$355,000 1420 NEWPORT AVE, LAKELAND ................................................. 11/21/2017....................... $360,000 800 OSPREY LANDING DR, LAKELAND ..................................... 12/18/2017........................$363,000 2522 IRIS ANN DR, LAKELAND ..................................................... 11/28/2017........................$370,000 904 FOXHALL, LAKELAND ........................................................... 11/21/2017....................... $380,000 asthma & a 802 LEXINGTON ST, LAKELAND .................................................. 12/8/2017........................$385,500 2425 NEWPORT AVE, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/29/2017........................$389,000 112 S TENNESSEE AVE, LAKELAND ...............................................11/30/2017.......................$400,000 H 4406 FLINTLOCK LOOP, LAKELAND .......................................... 11/22/2017....................... $430,000 3420 CINDY LN, LAKELAND ......................................................... 11/21/2017....................... $430,600 1926 JOHN ARTHUR WAY, LAKELAND ......................................... 11/21/2017....................... $430,600 721 W THOMAS ST, LAKELAND .................................................... 11/21/2017....................... $430,600 6757 CRESCENT WOODS CIR, LAKELAND ...................................11/17/2017....................... $465,000 INC 6388 HIGHLANDS IN THE WOODS AVE, LAKELAND ................11/30/2017........................$475,000 A BO 914 SUCCESS AVE, LAKELAND .................................................... 11/29/2017........................ $497,000 6447 HIGHLANDS OAK TRL, LAKELAND .....................................12/4/2017........................ $501,000 asthma & a 1831 VIA LAGO DR, LAKELAND .....................................................11/27/2017.........................$521,400 0 N STATE ROAD 33, LAKELAND ...................................................12/6/2017........................$550,000 5320 N STATE ROAD 33, LAKELAND .............................................12/6/2017........................$550,000 HA 2354 DELPHI BLVD, LAKELAND ................................................... 11/28/2017........................$679,900 3421 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND ...................................11/30/2017........................$750,000 1235 PARKWAY FRONTAGE RD, LAKELAND ...............................11/30/2017.................... $2,300,000 3700 US HIGHWAY 98, LAKELAND ............................................... 12/1/2017.................... $2,500,000

5021 LAKE MIRIAM CIR, LAKELAND ..............................................12/5/2017.........................$165,900 6413 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/30/2017.........................$166,500 6421 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/30/2017.........................$166,500 6433 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND ..........................................11/30/2017......................... $167,400 7634 BRIAN LOOP, LAKELAND .................................................... 12/15/2017........................ $168,000 5809 GIBSON SHORES DR, LAKELAND ....................................... 11/21/2017.........................$168,500 2338 RIDGEVIEW DR, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/29/2017.........................$169,900 7604 CLOUSER CT, LAKELAND ................................................... 11/20/2017.........................$169,900 112 HIAWATHA TRL, LAKELAND ..................................................11/30/2017.........................$170,000 744 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR, LAKELAND ...............................11/17/2017.........................$170,000 135 W SOCRUM LOOP RD, LAKELAND .........................................12/4/2017.........................$170,000 806 HAYNES RD, LAKELAND ........................................................ 11/15/2017.........................$170,000 6242 INDIAN LN, LAKELAND .......................................................11/30/2017.........................$170,000 5127 ST LUCIA DR, LAKELAND .......................................................11/17/2017..........................$171,000 6251 RES CIR, LAKELAND ............................................................. 11/28/2017.........................$175,000 5767 BROOK LOOP, LAKELAND .................................................. 11/20/2017.........................$175,000 4028 SUGAR CREEK DR, LAKELAND .......................................... 11/20/2017.........................$179,900 1709 SYLVESTER RD, LAKELAND ...................................................12/4/2017........................ $180,000 8165 OAKHURST BLVD, LAKELAND ..............................................12/4/2017........................ $180,000 8379 GREYSTONE DR, LAKELAND .............................................. 11/21/2017........................ $180,000 723 727 HULL ST, LAKELAND .........................................................11/17/2017......................... $181,000 1025 LEXINGTON ST, LAKELAND .................................................. 11/15/2017........................ $182,000 3232 CHERRY HILL CIR, LAKELAND ............................................ 11/20/2017.........................$183,500 7911 OAK RUN CIR, LAKELAND ....................................................11/16/2017........................ $184,000 7808 HABERSHAM DR, LAKELAND ............................................. 11/15/2017........................ $184,000 744 SCOTT LAKE VLG, LAKELAND ............................................. 11/20/2017........................ $184,900 3131 VALLEY VISTA CIR, LAKELAND ............................................11/30/2017........................ $184,900 8121 SETTLERS CREEK CIR,LAKELAND ........................................11/27/2017........................ $185,000 3259 BIG VALLEY DR, LAKELAND .................................................12/4/2017........................ $185,000 3933 SANDHILL CRANE DR, LAKELAND ....................................11/30/2017.........................$185,700 6108 SILVER LAKES DR, LAKELAND ............................................ 11/20/2017.........................$186,500 8184 WESTMONT TERRACE DR, LAKELAND ............................. 11/28/2017........................ $186,900 8335 MAID MARIONS TRL, LAKELAND ...................................... 11/28/2017......................... $187,000 3532 IMPERIAL LN, LAKELAND ...................................................... 12/7/2017......................... $187,000 150 BUCKHORN RUN, LAKELAND ..............................................11/30/2017..........................$187,286 3134 STONEWATER DR, LAKELAND ...........................................11/30/2017........................ $190,000 3164 OAKPARK DR, LAKELAND ..................................................11/30/2017........................ $190,000 2926 MISSION LAKES DR, LAKELAND ........................................11/30/2017........................ $190,000 2356 ISABELLA CT, LAKELAND ..................................................... 11/15/2017..........................$191,900 0 WINNIPEG DR, LAKELAND ....................................................... 11/22/2017..........................$191,900 1315 WYNGATE DR, LAKELAND .....................................................11/17/2017........................ $193,000 5680 ELSINORE WAY, LAKELAND ................................................11/16/2017.........................$193,900 539 LAKE BONNY DR, LAKELAND ............................................... 11/15/2017........................ $195,000 1112 CLEARPOINTE WAY, LAKELAND .............................................12/6/2017........................ $195,000 3222 CURTIS DANE LN, LAKELAND ............................................. 11/28/2017.........................$195,900 3210 BAYOU BAY DR, LAKELAND ..................................................11/17/2017......................... $197,000 3909 SANDHILL CRANE DR, LAKELAND ......................................12/2/2017......................... $197,900 2364 ISABELLA CT, LAKELAND ................................................... 11/20/2017........................ $198,900 7088 REMINGTON OAKS LOOP, LAKELAND 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Valentine’s Day “Staycation” at the Terrace Hotel Instead of stressing out about getting the perfect gift for your Valentine, gift them an experience. A sweet Valentine’s getaway isn’t far from home either. Between the restaurants, bars, and shopping that downtown Lakeland offers and the first-class amenities of the Terrace Hotel, you can take a cozy, romantic staycation right in your backyard.

The historic Terrace Hotel was built in 1924, during the building boom of the 1920’s and opened in October of the same year donning the grand Beaux-Arts architectural style popular in the United States from the 1880’s through the 1920’s.

The 10-story hotel was one of the three high rise buildings constructed during that “boom” and is considered the city’s first “grand” hotel.

The Terrace Hotel boasted many famous guests in its first prime, from musicians, industry leaders, movie stars, athletes, and architects including Frank Sinatra, Henry Ford, Lee Marvin, Bobby Jones, Fred Waring, Wayne King, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Timeshare tycoon David Siegel, whose family was the subject of the documentary The Queen of Versailles, bought the Terrace in 1973. He converted it to a long-term housing facility, which eventually fell into disrepair until being closed in 1986.

“By the time we came around to it in the mid-90’s,” said General Manager of the Terrace Hotel, Bruce Dunbar, “it had been acquired by the city of Lakeland and we renovated the entire thing.” Following a major 7-milliondollar restoration, the hotel reopened its doors on February 26, 1999, and has since taken back its place as a landmark and popular place to stay in Lakeland.

The hotel’s past is one of its most romantic features. There’s just something about staying in a place that breathed in so much history and reflects the elegance and style of its birth period. During your staycation at the Terrace, you can explore and admire its architecture or drink in the view of Lake Mirror which the hotel overlooks.

The hotel offers a total of 88 rooms - 73 luxurious guest rooms and 15 oversized suites. They have accommodations including valet parking, complimentary hotel-wide wifi, complimentary newspaper, a business center, room service, and pet-friendly accommodations in case your dog happens to be the Valentine joining you on your Lakeland staycation.

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“It’s unique. The dining experiences in the hotel are really absolutely remarkable,” commented Dunbar, adding that it is one of the finest restaurants in Central Florida. The 20 to 25-foot high Pecky Cypress ceilings, large bay windows, chandeliers, and Mezzanine Bar overlooking the dining room make it a singularly special experience.

Once you’ve finished your Valentine’s meal for two, you can continue your night on the town in the heart of Lakeland.

You and your sweetheart can take a stroll around Munn Park or Lake Mirror for some quiet time to connect or liven up your evening at downtown Lakeland’s many restaurants, bars, and taverns.

The Terrace is an especially popular place for weddings, often having 2 to 3 wedding groups in the hotel a week according to Dunbar. Weddings often take place in their Crystal Ballroom.

“We do a significant number of weddings outside on Kryger Park right across the street from the hotel. Frequently we do weddings on the loggia down on Lake Mirror and then the reception up on Kryger Park which is really a nice fit,” said Dunbar.

There’s nothing more romantic and love-inspiring than seeing an excited wedding party celebrating the night before the big day or catching a peek at a ceremony in Kryger Park.

As Valentine’s Day is a busy time for the hotel and the Terrace Grille, it would be prudent to book your staycation soon. You don’t have to go far from home to give your Valentine an unforgettable experience. The Terrace Hotel has the history, accommodations, dining, and location to do it all right in downtown Lakeland.

For more information or to book a room visit the Terrace Hotel’s website at www.terracehotel.com (863) 688-0800 329 E Main St. Lakeland, FL 33801

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