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Our Team Of Providers (as of 12/13/21) Cardiology Bhatia, Karan, MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose, MD Willard, E.H., MD Abueg, Sharon, APRN Cortes-Meyer, Lissette, APRN Endocrinology & Diabetes Castellanos, Jessica, MD New Nair, Ganesh, MD Skukowski, Bobbie, APRN Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Hall, Michelle, MD New Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Liu, Weilin, DO Magno, Alexander S., MD Teffeau, Andrew, DO New Torres, Eduardo, MD Appratto, Yonny, APRN Carbone, Carrie, APRN Cassady, Stephanie, APRN Cox, Jennifer, APRN Hughes, Jessica, APRN Metler, Karen, APRN Widner, Linda G., APRN General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert, MD McNally, Stephen, APRN

Main Campus 500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven Marc Feldman, DPM / Podiatry & Foot Surgery

Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos, MD Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva, MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph, MD Muniz, Elvin, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Ruhland, Kevin, DO Shamim, Talha, MD Bovey, Barbara, APRN Miller, Emily, APRN Reedy, Clayton, APRN Varner, Chase, APRN Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Rivera-Bonilla, Maria, MD Torres, Jorge, MD Aleman, Javier, APRN Bridges, Stephanie, APRN Gonzalez, Liyenni, APRN Hitchins, Amber, APRN Ray, Brandi, APRN Saucedo, Gerardo, APRN

First Street Campus 325 First Street N. Winter Haven Winter Haven Office 401 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-299-9100

Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD Ibrahim, Sherif, MD McClendon, Michele, DO Lawrence, Laurel, APRN White, Samantha, APRN

Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Phan, Stephanie, DO New Davis-Reyes, Toi, APRN Harte, Brian, APRN Jones, Lorrie, APRN Ortiz, C. “Brook”, APRN

Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO

Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Urgent Care Marzola, Stephanie, MD Bailey, Charla, APRN Betteridge, Steven, APRN Davidson, KC, APRN Hyatt, Abby, APRN McNally, Melissa, PA Reed, Deloris, APRN Ritter, Cynthia, APRN Snyder, Sara, APRN Vargas, Catherine, APRN

Physical Therapy Cole, Lenny, PT, DPT Goddin, Carrie, PT, DPT Ha, Nam, PT, DPT Physician Assistant *** Listed by specialty

Nurse Practitioners *** Listed by specialty Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD ElFar, Ahmad, MD New Rampersad, Michelle, APRN

Podiatry & Foot Surgery Englert, Christopher, DPM Feldman, Marc, DPM

Ophthalmology Figueroa, Mauricio, MD

Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Pickard, Martha, APRN Schley, Brittany, PA

Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Morin, Paul, MD Rheumatology Lewis, Jami, APRN Pancorbo, Roberto, MD Moore-Morby, Vicki, APRN Strukova, Victoriya, DO Pain Medicine (Interventional) Eldeeb, Mohammad, MD Elfallal, Tamer, APRN Warner, E “Ashley”, APRN White, Chelsea, APRN

Downtown Campus 199 Ave B N.W. Winter Haven

Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Sports Medicine Liu, Weilin, DO Morin, Paul, MD Teffeau, Andrew, DO New Lewis, Jami, APRN Moore-Morby, Vicki C., APRN

East Campus 3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven

Sebring Office 4900 Sun N Lake Blvd. #1 Sebring 863-299-9100

Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA

Ophthamology Campus 506 Ave A SE Winter Haven

Davenport Campus 410 Lionel Way, 3rd Floor, Davenport

Lakeland Complex 2039 E. Edgewood Dr. Lakeland

Letter From the Editor

Here to Help FL SARC has become part of SPCA Florida

When disaster strikes, FL SARC (Florida State Animal Response Coalition) ensures the animals have someone on their side.

To join our lifesaving team, visit flsarc.org.

FLORIDA

State Animal Response Coalition

Animal Rescue www.spcaflorida.org

ON THE COVER: Gospel Village, mural by Jenna O’Brien

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Happy New Year! I’m so happy to be spending 2022 with you all!

This month we visit Gospel Village. For ten years, the Lakeland nonprofit Gospel Inc. has provided resources and helped find employment for the chronically homeless across the city. Brian Seeley, along with his team of volunteers, and community leaders, have worked together to secure sustainable and affordable longterm housing for the city’s chronically homeless. We learn about the progress they’ve made this far and what’s in store for 2022.

Technology. Experience. Service.

There truly is a difference.

We also talk with Chanel Bellotto, the third-generation owner of Skate World! We met her when we did our Best Of LKLD issue back in September and her story is too interesting not to be shared!

Thank you to the Lakeland Public Library for their January book selections, I can’t wait to start on those! Orange Blossom Poems has shared another gorgeous poem, we’ve hidden it somewhere in the magazine, please enjoy!

Buying, Selling, Refinancing?

Come visit us for all of your title needs!

Continue tagging your Facebook & Instagram posts with #lkldhaven and you might find them in the next issue! Flip to the back of this magazine and see if there’s anyone you know ;) If you’re looking for something fun to do, check out our Top Ten lists for Central Florida!

There’s something for everyone from Tampa to Orlando.

Truly Title Lakeland 210 S. Florida Ave. Suite 150 Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 248-0699 www.trulytitle.com

Have a really great year, thanks for picking us up! I hope to see you around town soon.

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JANUARY 2022 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4 Publisher Chris Sexson chris@destroyermedia.com Ad Director Christine Campbell christine@destroyermedia.com Editor & Photographer Amy Sexson amy@destroyermedia.com Managing Editor & Writer Tara Crutchfield tara@destroyermedia.com Art & Production Manager Steven Maynard steven@destroyermedia.com Events Coordinator Angela Rosado angela@destroyermedia.com Account Representative Jessica Parker jessica@destroyermedia.com Graphic Designer Ella Sexson ella@destroyermedia.com Media Specialist Nate Schaller nate@destroyermedia.com Organizer of Destruction Nicole Nikdel nicole@destroyermedia.com LKLD HAVEN is published twelve times a year by Destroyer Media & Marketing. LKLD distributes 13,500 copies a month with 7,700 mailed to homes and 5,800 copies available at select locations throughout Lakeland.

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THE SQUEEZE: DOWNTOWN LAKELAND’S NEW SHUTTLE SERVICE

CAROL JENKINS BARNETT IS REMEMBERED FOR HER PHILANTHROPY

ALL LPD OFFICERS WILL GET BODY CAMERAS UNDER 10-YEAR CITY CONTRACT

COMING SOON: A NERF GUN AND VIRTUAL REALITY GAME ARENA

DEVELOPER PLANS 630 APARTMENTS AND RETAIL FOR ABANDONED FLORIDA TILE SITE

Some folks are getting juiced about the new downtown Lakeland shuttle service from the Citrus Connection; it’s called The Squeeze. Two eight-passenger golf carts carry passengers on two distinct routes.

A lunchtime circulator (11:30 to 1:30 Mondays through Thursdays) runs a loop along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues between Lake Morton and Bay Street, with a detour along Lake Mirror Drive to The Joinery.

The weekend evening route (3 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday) covers a wider territory from the Springhill Suites (RP Funding Center) to the edge of the Florida Southern College campus. Costs are $2/day; $3/week; $9/month, payable via mobile cash apps.

Tributes and warm anecdotes poured out after philanthropist Carol Jenkins Barnett passed away on Dec. 7. The 65-year-old Lakeland native and daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George Jenkins died at home surrounded by family six years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Friends and acquaintances recalled Barnett’s impact on Lakeland through donations and personal involvement in a wide range of local nonprofit organizations, particularly ones involving education at all levels and health care.

Every sworn officer at the Lakeland Police Department will be outfitted with body cameras under an agreement between the city of Lakeland and Axon Enterprise of Scottsdale, Ariz. However, it might be well into 2023 before the new equipment is completely rolled out, according to Assistant Police Chief Hans Lehman.

A technology package locked in at $938k a year for 10 years will provide the department with 250 body cameras, 250 tasers, 165 in-car video systems, artificial intelligence to redact bystanders’ faces, unlimited cloud storage, upgrades as technology advances, and virtual reality headsets for de-escalation training.

Nerf guns and virtual reality games will be the focus of a family-friendly business coming to downtown Lakeland and adding to the growing roster of entertainment-oriented venues in the city core. Dart World Gaming Arena is expected to open by February at 201 Main St. in the former RP Funding Mortgage space. Owner Luis Lopez Jr. is planning two Nerf arenas with bunkers and covers for players and three virtual reality gaming rooms. The Downtown Development Authority’s Julie Townsend sees the business as offering choices for families and students, including high schoolers and “college students when bars are not an option.”

An urban-style community of 630 apartments with restaurants and shops will be built on the abandoned Florida Tile site west of Lake Wire, under plans unveiled at a meeting of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority. The conceptual design by Atlanta developers Carter & Associates and architects The Preston Partnership received enthusiastic approval from the LDDA board. The project, located between Lake Wire and the upcoming Bonnet Springs Park, is viewed as a key element in plans to develop “downtown west,” an extension of the urban core from the RP Funding Center north.

CITY ENDORSES RAILROAD CROSSINGS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLE RIDERS

NEW FOOD SPOTS: ONE FOR HEALTHY TREATS, ONE FOR FROZEN TREATS

KATIE WORTHINGTON DECKER MOVING BACK TO LAKELAND AS LEDC SENIOR VP

LHS’ BROWNLOW-DINDY FLIPS FROM OKLAHOMA TO TEXAS A&M

LRH LAUNCHING A RESIDENCY PROGRAM, WITH FIRST STUDENTS REPORTING NEXT YEAR

With development coming to parts of downtown Lakeland west of Florida Avenue, city commissioners are turning their attention to ways to move pedestrians and bicyclists over and under the barrier formed by the CSX railroad tracks. They recently reaffirmed their support of a proposal to build a pedestrian bridge linking New York Avenue with Lake Wire.

They also pressed their case to build a pedestrian underpass between Lake Beulah and the upcoming Bonnet Springs Park to keep walkers and cyclists from having to share the narrow and outdated Sloan Avenue underpass with cars and trucks.

Two new food/snack spots in Lakeland include a southside cafe with a menu emphasizing protein-enhanced shakes, refreshers, acai bowls, waffles, and donuts and a northside shop specializing in frozen custard and Italian ices. The health-conscious Rooted Lakeland was opened at 5327 S. Florida Ave. by a family that launched a similar restaurant in the Miami area. A Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchise was opened at 3115 U.S. 98 North by a New Jersey transplant who wants to share the sweet treats of her youth.

Katie Worthington Decker is moving back to Lakeland after cementing her reputation in community and economic developer as president and CEO of the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce for seven years.

Decker, 38, will become senior vice president at the Lakeland Economic Development Council, second in command to long-time President Steve Scruggs. LEDC is a nonprofit organization funded mostly by member businesses. Its work involves attracting new enterprises to Lakeland and advocating for business growth, with an emphasis on increasing highskilled employment and encouraging entrepreneurism through its Catapult business incubator.

Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy, the LHS Dreadnaughts defensive tackle who was highly sought by major colleges, has decided to join the Texas A&M Aggies rather than the Oklahoma Sooners, his earlier choice, At 6-foot3 and 275 pounds, Brownlow-Dindy was ranked third or fourth top player in the 2022 recruiting class by several national publications. He was the fifth recruit Oklahoma lost after Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley announced he was leaving for the University of Southern California.

Lakeland Regional Health’s quest to become a teaching hospital will soon become a reality with the first students expected to start on July 1, 2023, according to hospital CEO Danielle Drummond. The Graduate Medical Education program will build gradually and expects to reach its capacity of 190 residents five years after launching. LRH’s medical center is the 44th largest hospital in the U.S., Drummond said, yet it is one of the few among the largest hospitals not involved in training the next generation of physicians, Drummond told city commissioners.

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LAKELAND TOP 10 CARNIVAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

NEIGHBORHOOD STORYTIME

MADELINE JOINS THE CIRCUS

RODNEY CROWELL

Whether you have a team ready to compete with your secret chili recipe, or you really just want to taste some of the finest chili in all of Central Florida, they’ve got you covered! Find more info on how to compete and updates on who will be competing on their Facebook page @swanbrewingco.

Neighborhood Story Time is a new program from Polk County Parks & Recreation designed to promote family literacy among families with pre-school age children up to 6-years old. This free, interactive experience takes place on Jan. 20 at the Medulla Resource Center from 10am - noon in Lakeland.

January’s book: “Do Like a Duck Does” by Judy Hindley.

Jan. 20 - 23, at the Lakeland Community Theatre. This musical tells the story of when Madeline and her friend, Pepito, get lost during a visit to the carnival and end up being carried away by gypsies, their rousing adventures with a traveling circus begin! This new musical has daring circus acts, songs, and silliness!

863-603-7529 lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Jan. 20, 7pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down. Texas native Rodney Crowell is a two-time Grammy Award winner with five Number One hits of his own, and six Americana Music Association Awards. With strong roots in country music, Crowell has written chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban, and more. Purchase tickets at gpderrydown.com.

LIZ LONGLEY

UPLIFT & BE WELL

POLK AT NITE

LAKELAND PIGFEST

RYLEY WALKER

Jan. 21, 7pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down. Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. With her deeply emotional music, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. Purchase tickets in advance. Gpderrydown.com

Jan. 23, 1-4pm at Lake Craigo Park in Lakeland. Bring your yoga mat to the Lake Crago Ampitheatre, admission is free, however, a donation of a canned food item or children’s book is appreciated.

Enjoy yoga, dance cardio, and meditation. Visit the healthy food and wellness vendors in the vendor studio. More info in the calendar at uwcf.org.

Jan. 27, 5-8pm at the Polk Museum of Art. Bring your friends for an exclusive cocktail party at the museum after hours! Chill vibes all night long crafted by DJ and Producer Deek Beats. Your ticket includes one beverage and one small bite from Cob & Pen (cash bar after that). You’ll have access to Polk Museum’s featured exhibits and a relaxed atmosphere to mingle & enjoy the museum.

Purchase tickets in advance at centralfloridatix.com.

Jan. 28, 5-10pm & Jan. 29, 10am5pm at SUN ‘n FUN. Featuring over 150 competition barbecue teams with some of the best barbecue in Florida. By purchasing food from competition teams, you’re supporting their efforts and local charities. Musical guests on Friday are Almost There and the Dan Signor Project; Saturday hosts Playin’ Possum and Soul2Earth.

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Jan. 28, 8pm at Union Hall. This show is part of the Headliner Concert Series. You can read about Walker, his latest album, and plans for the show in Lakeland in this issue! Purchase tickets in advance at unionhallevents.com.

Union Hall is located in Dixieland just ½ mile south of Downtown Lakeland. Ryley Walker is currently based out of Vermont.

Jan. 14, 6-9pm at the Polk Museum of Art. Bring the family to a classic carnival experience including a boardwalk-style arcade with games and prizes, entertainment and performances, and, of course, art! This one-night-only event is open to all ages. Game tickets, food, and refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the event. polkmuseumofart.org

THE GREAT SWAN CHILI COOKOFF!

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Upcoming Shows Uncle John’s Band, Jan. 13

Taste of Winter Haven, Feb. 17

Greatful Dead tribute show in Downtown Lake Wales

Great American Songbook, Jan. 22 Hear Bryan Hughes sing songs of early 20th century Jazz

Johnny Cash Tribute, Jan. 27 Keith Coleman is bringing the sound of Johnny Cash to life at this tribute dinner show

Polk @ Nite, Jan. 27

Giving the community the chance to taste local cuisine and drinks while listeing to live music

Piano Man, Mar. 10 Mark Anthony looks, sings, and plays just like Billy Joel! He’ll be perfroming hits from Joel’s career

Cannonball + Nat Adderly, Apr. 2 Featuring Jeremy Carter and James Suggs as Cannonball and Nat Adderly

Opera in Concert, Apr. 19

Exclusive cocktail party at the Polk Museum of Art

Featuring Pamela Armstrong and Carol Crawford.

Art Blakey, May 14

Baroque Strings, Feb. 12 This intimate, one hour concert offers you the chanse to hear LSO musicians up close 11

One of the most prolific bandleaders in the history of Jazz.

ORLANDO TOP 10 MICHELIN GUIDE

BOND MUSEUM

Coming in 2022: The FirstEver MICHELIN Guide in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.

The inaugural edition of The MICHELIN Guide will be the fifth U.S. destination Michelin has ever rated. Orlando’s dining scene grows stronger every year with nationally recognized chefs, new restaurants from celebrity chefs, and diverse cuisines for every budget and taste. Overall, Orlando is home to over 6,000 restaurants representing 40 different international cuisines. visitflorida.com

Did you know? Orlando has the largest collection of James Bond movie cars, aircraft, and memorabilia, all part of the Bond Museum located in Dezerland Action Park, Orlando’s largest indoor entertainment, events museum complex. The venue also offers the Orlando Auto Museum, featuring over 100 TV cars, a variety of family activities, including glow-in-the-dark minigolf, an indoor trampoline park, a bowling alley, an indoor karting track, axe-throwing games, and more. dezerlandpark.com/orlando

ORLANDO FRINGE MINI-FEST

HULA BOWL

The Orlando Fringe Winter MiniFest is a 4-day curated theatre festival. This year, the festival will be in-person from January 13-16 and features ticketed theatrical performances and a free outdoor music festival. For the first time, Winter Mini-Fest will take place in Downtown Orlando. The festival unites local, national, and international artists with the Central Florida community, creating a uniquely diverse art experience. orlandofringe.org

Jan. 15, noon at the UCF Bounce House. The Hula Bowl was established in 1946 as the Hula Bowl All-Star Football Classic game and has been played in Hawaii every year until 2022. This year, the game will include NCAA college football players from all divisions, along with international players from Japan, Canada, Australia, and the UK. In addition, the game will include Polynesian players with historic ties to the Islands. hulabowl.com

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ORLANDO FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday from 10am - 3pm at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando. Find seasonal fresh produce, a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, artwork, handmade craft items like jewelry, pottery, and soap. This market is dog-friendly, so bring your pets and enjoy a perfect family afternoon. Free on-street parking including metered spaces, is available within walking distance of the market. orlandofarmersmarket.com

LEON BRIDGES & THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC Jan. 20, 7:30pm at the Dr. Phillips Center new Steinmetz Hall.

Grammy Award–winner Leon Bridges dropped his debut album Coming Home in June 2015. His next album Good Thing came out in May 2018, followed by Gold-Diggers Sound, released in the summer of 2021. Now, he’ll debut new arrangements commissioned specifically for the opening of Steinmetz Hall. Limited seating, purchase tickets in advance. 407358-6603 drphillipscenter.org

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BROADWAY BRUNCH Every Sunday at 12pm at Hamburger Mary’s in Downtown Orlando. Join Angel Sheridan and Mimi Lierre, with the Broadway Brunch Bunch dancers. A different show every week with Broadway production numbers from Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Grease, Les Miserables, and so much more.

Seating at 11am or 11:30am and reservations are a must. Guests will each pay a $5.99 entertainment fee and be required to purchase an entree or two alcoholic beverages.

Call 321-319-0600 for tickets.

ORLANDO MAGIC

THE MOUNTAINTOP

2 IN 1 WORKSHOP

Jan. 21 - Feb. 6 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. Hours after delivering his iconic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. returns to his room at Memphis’ Lorraine Motel to plan for his next march. Soon after, a motel maid arrives at his door with a newspaper, a cup of coffee, and the news that he won’t live past tomorrow. Her revelation spurs an all-night conversation that illuminates the humanity behind the Civil Rights icon as Dr. King reflects on the man he is and the man he hoped to be. Purchase tickets in advance.

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In this 2-hour workshop, you will be creating a macramé plant hanger using sustainable and recycled fiber by instructor and owner of Just Knots and Knots. You will also create a succulent and cactus arrangement in a hand-made pot made by the instructor and owner of Juno Studio. Learn how to make your own soil mix, best tips, tricks, and care for your succulents and cacti. Light refreshments will be provided. Purchase tickets in advance. meadgarden.org

Catch the NBA’s Orlando Magic eight times in January, at the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando. Several ticketing options are available including “Courtside” or the “Ultimate Seats” which are located in the first seven rows of bowl seating so you can enjoy the action up close.

Receive access to the exclusive Fields Ultimate Lounge, as well as all-inclusive food and beverage, purchase tickets in advance. nba.com/magic

TAMPA TOP 10 LEGENDS FROM THE DEEP Throughout January at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

This exhibition is guaranteed to thrill & chill while also educating visitors on the amazing and mysterious wonders that lurk beneath the surface of our oceans. Legends from the Deep explores the spectacular deep dark undersea world of creatures so strange you would think they are right out of a science fiction movie.

Purchase tickets at cmaquarium.org.

DREAM BIG: MLK PARADE Jan. 16, St. Pete’s 32nd Annual Parade, MLK Dream Big Parade, will take on a new route. The parade will begin at 11am traveling along 1st Avenue South from 2nd Street South and end across the street from Tropicana Field on 16th Street South. After the parade in Tropicana Field Lots 6 & 7, the Family Fun Day will begin at 2:30pm. The community is invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. mlkdreambig.com

ST. PETE BEER, BACON & BBQ FEST

OUTBACK BOWL

ROMEO & JULIET

Jan. 1, noon at the Raymond James Stadium. This game is played every year on New Year’s day featuring teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference or ACC (if a Big Ten team goes to the Orange Bowl). The game is a culmination of a week-long schedule of events throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Watch University of Arkansas v Penn State University. Visit ticketmaster.com for all ticketing options. The Outback Bowl was formerly named the Hall of Fame Bowl from Dec. 1986 - Jan. 1995.

38 SPECIAL Jan. 7, 8pm at the Hard Rock event center. After more than four decades, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Watch guitarist/vocalist Don Barnes, bassist Barry Dunaway, drummer Gary Moffatt, and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps plus newest member, the virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs.

Purchase tickets in advance. seminolehardrocktampa.com

Jan. 12 - Feb. 6 at the Straz Center.

It’s 1985: an unprecedented epidemic and social unrest compete for the soul of our nation (sound familiar?) as Romeo and Juliet, the offspring of sworn enemies, defy their world by choosing love over hate. As relevant today as it was in 1595, this production uses the backdrop of the 1980s to explore the polarization that dominates the contemporary culture.

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FLORIDA ORCHESTRA: GREAT BIG WORLD

AN EVENING WITH BRUCE DICKINSON

GASPARILLA PARADE OF PIRATES

Jan. 16, 2pm at the Straz Center.

Featuring the full orchestra, venture into landscapes through pieces such as Jennifer Higdon’s “Teton Range” and excerpts from Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.

The orchestra will mimic animals small and large, from bumblebees to elephants, with music by Camille Saint-Saëns and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The adventure will end in the water with excerpts from Strauss’s Blue Danube Waltz and Claude Debussy’s La Mer. strazcenter.org

Jan. 20, 7:30pm at the Tampa Theatre. Split into two parts, the first section of the show has Bruce taking a humorous look at the world peppered with plenty of Iron Maiden anecdotes, told first-hand in his anarchic style, with photographs and sometimes even erupting into song a cappella, to illustrate a point. The final section of the evening is devoted entirely to a Q&A session, with the opportunity to pose questions on any subject whatsoever. Purchase tickets in advance. tampatheatre.org

Jan. 29, 2-6pm. The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive.

To celebrate their capture of the City of Tampa, the Captain and his Krewe share their wealth with glittering beads, treasures, and doubloons along the 4.5mile parade route. Bleacher seating available for purchase.

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Jan. 15 & 16 at Vinoy Park.

Features over 50 bacon & BBQ dishes from 20+ food vendors for puchase, along with local craft beers & cocktails, live music by local bands, plus games, prizes & tons of fun. VIP packages available for additional purchase.

A portion of the proceeds go to benefit HOOAH Inc. HOOAH is a 100% Volunteer National Veteran Nonprofit. Founded in 2011, Helping Out Our American Heroes supports all branches of the military. stpetebeerandbacon.com

SUNSHINE SUNDAY Jan. 30, 10am - 1pm at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Sunshine Sunday is a special monthly event for children with special needs and their caregivers. Explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools, special programs, and community resources at your fingertips. It’s during this time that children and their families can experience the Museum and unite with others on a similar journey. Register in advance. glazermuseum.org

*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

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January 27th 5pm-8pm

A night under the stars at Polk Museum of Art like you’ve never experienced TICKET INCLUDES:

ACCESS TO FEATURED EXHIBITS CHILL VIBES CRAFTED BY DEEK BEATS COCKTAIL AND SMALL BITE FROM COB & PEN CASH BAR Purchase both tickets and museum memberships at centralfloridatix.com MASTERMINDED BY LKLD MAGAZINE

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WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Gospel Village they need housing. This addresses the housing component of that. [...] When we bought the park in February, we knew there would be a number of these units that we needed to remodel.

They are basically an extreme makeover.” Gospel Village invites residents to be active participants in the interior design process.

For ten years, Lakeland nonprofit Gospel Inc. has provided resources, fostered community, and helped find purposeful employment for homeless folks across the city. Founder Brian Seeley knew more could be done to serve this vulnerable population. Seeley, along with his Gospel Inc. team, volunteers, and community leaders, have worked together to secure sustainable and affordable long-term housing for the city’s chronically homeless. On February 3, 2021, property on E. Lemon Street, formerly Royal Oak Estates, was purchased, and renovations began for what was to become Gospel Village.

Next, we moved to the outdoor kitchen, gathering space, and farm. The Village hosts a community dinner every Thursday night for residents. Gospel Village offers community groups and bible studies to bolster that sense of community, which is at the core of its mission.

Many considered chronically homeless remain so due to mental or physical disabilities. Gospel Village offers permanent housing and dignified work for Lakeland’s chronically homeless. The tiny-home community currently has 35 units with plans to break ground on an additional 24 units in 2022. The nonprofit’s goal is to complete 150 units over the subsequent two phases of its project. Gospel Village is currently home to 40 residents.

Down another pathway, a community fridge and pantry are stocked with donations of fresh produce and pantry goods from local community groups and churches. A form of therapy, dignified work, and farm fresh eggs, a chicken coop is situated adjacent to the community pantry. “It’s a powerful tool for those suffering from anxiety and loneliness while providing a work opportunity for those in our housing programs. For those who can’t work elsewhere, they can work here and help in areas like this to receive permanent housing,” noted a volunteer during the tour.

HOME SWEET HOME During a November 3 “Friendraiser” for Gospel Inc., volunteer Hailey gave us a tour of Gospel Village. An intern at Together Church, Hailey volunteers weekly at the village as a part of the ministry program called Lead Florida. Sprawling oak trees provide canopy above paths dissecting rows of newly remodeled units and community gathering spaces. We entered one home that had been renovated entirely, including new windows, paint, cabinetry, plumbing, lighting, appliances, and furnishings.

Gospel Inc. partnered with local artist Jenna O’Brien to design the interior, “helping create a happy space, which we believe will positively affect their mental health. We also have partnered with local mental health experts and volunteers to host events here on-site so our residents can walk outside of their homes and participate,” according to our tour guide.

The tour concluded with the opportunity to buy handmade and sewn items from RePurpose Art Studio. The studio is a coffeehouse gathering spot for homeless women in the morning, with devotions and prayer available to those who stop by. The art studio receives donations of clothing, food, and craft items that are repurposed into aprons, jewelry, candles, and the like.

Donations towards items at RePurpose Art Studio support the women who make them.

A LIFE’S CALLING TURNED COMMUNITY “This is our ten-year anniversary as a corporation,” said Brian Seeley as he took the stage at the Friendraiser luncheon. The significance of that milestone has given him pause to reflect on “the journey that has brought us to this beautiful place.”

Gospel Village’s Restore Workshop Director, Robbie Lathrop said, “We believe that our residents need three things. They need to be in a relationship with Christ, they need community, and

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Seeley came to Lakeland in 2008 to attend Southeastern University to pursue a ministry degree. “I was a brand-new Christian, and God put a call on my life to work with the homeless. It was something that was really strong in my heart,” he said. He began making friends with other college students and discussing how they could engage and better get to know the homeless. “We began to spend every single day with homeless folks all around the community. They became our best friends.”

In 2017, the City hired a consultant to help them think through and work towards resolving the issue of homelessness, particularly chronic homelessness, in Lakeland. Seeley was invited into that conversation. He learned that most chronically homeless people couldn’t gain employment for mental or physical health reasons. Their disability checks weren’t enough to afford rent, and many had no family or support systems. “I started grappling with this issue and started to dream of what we could do to provide a home and a community for people here,” he said.

Seeley and his friends eventually moved into the Parker Street neighborhood. They rented two houses and invited their homeless friends to stay with them. “What started with two people turned into 40 people living on our property,” Seeley said. The Gospel Inc. founder described that period as “one of the greatest experiences of my life,” but also “one of the most chaotic experiences in my life and not at all sustainable.” Police visits were usual occurrences at their Parker Street residence, so much so that Seeley would have dreams about them showing up and clearing everyone out. One night, the police were called to the home and had everyone on the ground with hands on their heads, including Seeley. They asked if he allowed all these people to live there, shining a flashlight on each head. He answered yes.

They asked if he realized that the City of Lakeland could have him evicted for having so many people there. Seeley thought, “Who’s the City of Lakeland?” He hadn’t thought about the impact he had on his neighbors. He was thinking about his mission to help the homeless. “I’m blessed by the City of Lakeland and the community leaders here that walked alongside me,” Seeley said.

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Looking across the nation for best practices in providing long-term housing for the chronically homeless, they found Community First! Village in Austin, Texas. Seeley, Lakeland mayor Bill Mutz, executive director of Parker Street Ministries, Tim Mitchell, and other community leaders traveled to Austin.

Community First! Village created a sustainable model with their 51-acre planned community and 1,200 homes dedicated to the chronically homeless. Seeley was blown away, calling Community First! Village “the Disney World of what we’re doing here.” He and his team began training to learn how to bring that model to Lakeland. “As we were envisioning what we wanted to do here, we came up with four pillars that were based on the model in Austin,” said Seeley.

“We believe a relationship with God is critical to a person’s growth,” he said of the first pillar. “It changes their lives. […] It’s an invitation that we extend of the gospel to the folks that we’re serving here. Our hope is that they know God. […] We believe God is at the center of it, and it’s his hand that is sovereign over this ministry to carry it through and accomplish the mission that we’ve got here.”

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The second pillar is community. “What I discovered is that just having a roof over your head isn’t enough. […] People need a support system. In Austin, they say that the greatest cause of homelessness is the catastrophic loss of family. […] Community is so important, and we’re blessed by the community they provide us. We learn so much from the people that we’re serving.”

at the art studio. “I met Suzie there. She was very consistent and quiet. [...] She would always go sit at this one table in the same chair,” she said. Gradually, Suzie shared her story with Lathrop.

“A lot of these women are filled with trauma. They’re hurting.

They have stories of wrecked lives. Each one has their own story, and they need to share it,” said the case manager.

The third is a place of permanence – home. “A place that you can put down roots and settle,” said Seeley. “This is a permanent home. You don’t have to leave.” He noted that transitional housing programs don’t work for the folks that Gospel Inc. serves because they’re often unable to get or maintain full-time employment and their disability checks aren’t enough to sustain housing. “A place you can stay – there’s so much peace in that,” he said. “Then you can start to focus on your basic needs, things you can’t do when you’re out there on the street in survival mode.”

Though diagnosed with learning disabilities in school, Suzie managed to earn a high school diploma. She also had health issues that have continued throughout her life. Suzie lived with her parents until they passed away with cancer. She went on to marry and have a daughter. Her husband left, and Suzie found herself unable to hold down two full-time jobs and raise a child with autism. Through this series of unfortunate life events and the loss of family, Suzie became homeless. “She ended up in a shelter and in my coffee shop,” said Lathrop.

Lathrop talked Suzie into participating in their sewing program. She did, reluctantly. After 16 weeks of hard work – she graduated. That allowed her to put money aside and secure housing at Gospel Village. She was one of the first women to move into the Village. After moving in earlier this year, her exhusband became ill and was hospitalized. He could no longer care for their daughter, and she, too, became homeless. But, because Suzie had secured long-term housing, her daughter could move in with her at Gospel Village.

The final pillar Seeley discussed is purpose. “We provide work opportunities for everyone who is housed through our program.

Everyone that we’re housing works for us, on our payroll, and that helps them contribute towards rent, and it puts money in their pocket.”

SUZIE’S STORY During the Friendraiser luncheon, Gospel Inc. case manager Murray Lathrop took the stage to tell the story of one resident whose life trajectory changed entirely because she now has a place to call home. Lathrop runs the coffee shop in the morning

Lathrop called Suzie a “hard worker” and a “sweetheart.” She brought her on stage to speak. Suzie said, “Thank you for giving myself and my daughter a safe place to live.”

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A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Gospel Inc. received one of the largest allocations.

Commissioner Lindsey said, “I’m proud to announce [...] Gospel Inc., through this program, will be awarded $824,000. That puts a knot in my throat. […] Your County Commission and your City Commission are very much behind the passion that you have here today, and this is just the beginning. […] We’re still in Genesis, and there’s a long way to go.” Brian Seeley announced that they would be purchasing the property next door to the current Gospel Village and building new units with that capital.

“We’re going to be building 24 brand new units on this property. […] Our goal is 50 units over there,” Seeley said.

Polk County Commissioner George Lindsey made a big announcement at the November Friendraiser. He explained that due to the pandemic, the County was the recipient of $126M to help those affected by COVID-19. “We pushed out a lot of money to people who lost their jobs, who had their hours cut back, businesses who were devastated. We gave $9M to the school system so they could buy laptops. We gave money to every Chamber of Commerce so they could help their members get through this mess. It was an enjoyable, necessary process,” Lindsey said. Following those funds, the County received some $30M to help the community with rent and utilities.

Before concluding the Friendraiser in a prayer, Mayor Bill Mutz said, “We are so grateful for the Board’s work on this, for Brian’s vision, for the County’s support, and for the ability to be a part of this and watch this grow, and to have solutions for people instead of ignoring them. That is what Christ called us to do. If we are to seek people and love unconditionally as a matter of course of our life to be able to live the gospel – this is what you do.”

“Recently, under the ARP (The American Rescue Plan) money, we were notified that we’d get an additional $140M,” he said.

That money was divided into two $70M sections. “Since we spent most of the money last time on social programs and helping people in their daily lives, the Board made a commitment that we were going to spend most of this part of the money for capital assets that will long last beyond our time in service here.

So that it creates an asset for the community – roads and bridges and sidewalks.”

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The commissioner continued, “But we still want to carve out money for ‘social infrastructure’ as I call it – things that have a social element but still have lasting life. We earmarked $10.5M for that purpose.” After announcing this to the community and requesting applications, they received 179 applications totaling just under $80M in three weeks. In a collaborative effort, the list of applicants was whittled down to 42.

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Skate World Disco lights refract and shimmy around the room. Overhead, Stevie B belts out the first chorus of “Diamond Girl” as seasoned skaters float around the rink in perfect rhythm with the music and each other. They pass a mother and daughter holding hands while dad clings to the wall to keep from falling flat on his back… again. It’s another Tuesday night at a generational hangout, Skate World. This legendary Lakeland skating rink has hosted some fifty years of birthday parties, first dates, rink rats, and squealing summer campers. Owner Chanel Bellotto works to keep Skate World clean and current so it can play host for a lifetime longer.

Bellotto always told her dad when he was ready to retire that he could sell the rink. She had her own ambitions and had no designs to take it over. After working in Washington, D.C., alongside Congressman Putnam for five years, Bellotto returned to Lakeland to work in event planning and fundraising at Florida Southern College.

“When my dad passed away, it was very, very sudden.”

When Bellotto resigned from her job to run the rink, everyone told her she didn’t have to do it, that taking on the rink meant inheriting a considerable debt. Just sell it and move on, they told her. But it was summertime, and Chanel refused to close the doors on all the children who had signed up for summer camps and relied on Skate World as a safe, fun place to hang out during their school break. She decided she’d keep Skate World open for a couple of months and sell it after summer. “At the end of the summer, I looked at my boyfriend at the time (who is now my husband), and I said, ‘We need to rip up the carpet, we need to gut the bathrooms, and we need new roller skates. And we’re going to Las Vegas for the roller-skating convention.’”

HISTORY OF SKATE WORLD In the early 1970s, Arlys Talbert purchased Skate World, operating at its original location off Memorial and Lakeland Hills Boulevards until 1973, when the rink moved to its current spot.

In 1977 Arlys’ daughter, Arleen Talbert, married Adonis Dedes, and the couple purchased the rink from him. Dedes owned and operated Skate World until his passing in 2007. That’s when his daughter, current Skate World owner, Chanel Bellotto, took on the family business.

“His exact words were, ‘There’s a convention for you people?’” she laughed.

We sat across from each other in a café booth at the rink. Chanel wore a pair of skates as she shared memories of her dad and her time growing up at Skate World. She smiled through a few tears as she began to talk about her dad. “He didn’t know a stranger,” she said.

A RINK REFRESH The couple went to Las Vegas, where Bellotto joined the Roller Skating Association International. She played an active role with the organization, serving as president of the section encompassing rinks in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

After her time as president, she was elected to the National Board of Directors, on which she served for three years. Though the Skate World owner loved her time serving on the board, it required a lot of travel, which meant time away from her “sweet and very supportive” husband Al and two sons, Trey and Jackson. “I serve God first, then my family, and then my business.

My managers and employees, I think of them as family,” she said.

Bellotto fulfilled her term on the board in 2020.

Bellotto’s childhood was illuminated by neon light cutting through the smoke of birthday candles (her own and others’).

She spent her days in a whirl of lights and music and pizza and roller skating. “I would come on Saturdays with my dad as a little girl, and I would skate and play Ms. Pac-Man – that was my thing,” she said. In her teens, Bellotto started working at the rink – hosting birthday parties, running the music, and helping at the register. “I do have a servant’s heart. I enjoy serving people and taking care of them,” she said. Bellotto describes her time growing up at Skate World as full of “happy, joyful memories.”

Her father was beloved in the community, with many roller rink regulars referring to Adonis as their dad, uncle, or big brother.

“I have parents and grandparents that will come in and tell me what a godsend he was because this was a place where they could drop their children off, and it was a safe haven. They knew that my dad would not let them go outside. They knew that if for some reason, they couldn’t come and pick their child up, my dad would take them home. […] If a child needed something, my dad would give it to them.”

Since taking ownership of Skate World in 2007, Bellotto has made it a mission to refresh the rink regularly – new flake epoxy floor in the café, new carpet, new tables, new lights, a new air conditioning unit. The most significant rink reinvestment was a new skating floor in 2011. Florida humidity wreaked havoc on both the previous wood flooring and concrete beneath. Skate World’s current laser-leveled, polished concrete skating floor came with a $100K price tag.

The Skate World owner’s commitment to keeping the rink up-to-date paid off in 2018 when Chanel Bellotto was given the Operator of the Year award by the Roller Skating Association International. “It’s given to an operator that continually invests in their business. They’re a progressive operator, not afraid to take chances, not afraid to try things that are new, and willing to share those ideas with people,” Bellotto explained.

Adonis was even known to give hungry kids slices of pizza. “He was ever so generous and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He loved everyone,” said his daughter. Grown men have cried when they find out Adonis has passed, and folks continue to share stories of him with Bellotto. “That solidifies what I’m doing here. This is where I was meant to be,” she said. “God certainly had a plan because I was never, ever, ever going to run the skating rink.”

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SKATING, STEM, AND SUMMER CAMP

GIVING BACK

Skate World is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to the public, with the second Sunday of the month reserved for Christian Skate when they play worship music.

During Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring, and summer breaks, the rink is open Monday through Friday from 12 – 4 pm in addition to their regular hours.

Contributing to her community is vital to the Skate World owner.

Bellotto volunteers her time at her sons’ school and her church, First United Methodist. She has served on boards for the United Way, Girls Inc., Junior League, VISTE, Habitat for Humanity, and Paint Your Heart Out. But Bellotto is always looking for other ways to serve. After praying about it, the idea for a weekly fundraiser night came to her. Now, every Thursday evening is an opportunity for schools, churches, and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits to raise funds for their cause. Skate World gives back a minimum of 25% to the nonprofit, including admission, rentals, and café sales.

Though one of the smallest rinks in the United States at 12,000 square feet with an 8,000 square foot skating floor, Skate World may also be the mightiest. The rink was one of the first to purchase the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program from the Roller Skating Association International in 2015. “I want to invest in my community. Why wouldn’t I purchase a program that is going to give opportunities to children in my community to get excited about the STEM concepts?” said Bellotto. “Our lessons come from teachers across the United States. The best of the best of the best put together these lesson plans. We currently have ten lesson plans for elementary and eleven lesson plans for middle school,” she said. “Depending on what they’re teaching in the classroom, they can choose a lesson that’s going to complement what they’re already teaching.”

“I want to give back – that’s important to me. I look at this as a ministry, and that is the way I can help provide for others who may not be as fortunate,” said Bellotto. “As a small business owner and community leader, I feel it is my obligation to set a good example, especially for the next generation to recognize what a difference it makes when you serve others and how impactful giving back to your community can be.”

PRIDE AND JOY “My goal has always been for it to be a safe, fun, family facility,” said Bellotto of her Lakeland roller skating rink. “I like to say that my dad did everything perfectly in my eyes. I just added a woman’s touch.” As the third-generation operator of Skate World, Bellotto works to maintain the reputation the rink has earned over the decades.

After a 45-minute STEM session, students get a roller-skating lesson followed by two hours of skating. Money from anonymous donors helps fund field trips for Title I schools in the area, a testament to the generosity of our community, Bellotto says.

The Skate World owner loves to see students’ faces light up when they enter the rink. Some have never been roller skating before.

“So many of these families aren’t thinking about what family activity they’re going to do this weekend. They’re thinking about how to provide food on the table or how they’re going to pay the electric bill,” she said. “It has expanded the opportunity for so many children in our county.”

“There’s definitely a sense of pride and a sense of joy that I have been able to continue my dad’s legacy. I truly believe that God put me in this place to continue the ministry that my dad created and to be a safe haven for so many children.”

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In addition to STEM, Skate World hosts lessons and camps.

Every Saturday morning, instructor Joe Enthor, who has taught roller skating for over 40 years, offers a 30-minute lesson followed by time to stay and practice.

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Dissent Craft Brewing Company Lakeland’s newest addition to the craft beer scene, Dissent Craft Brewing Company, opened on Kentucky Avenue last fall, bringing with them a lineup of rebellious brews and ‘outspoken ales.’ Founder and head brewer Chris Price and his former business partner opened Dissent’s flagship brewery in St. Pete in 2018.

Stringer is from Lakeland, so the city was naturally a suggestion for the brewery’s expansion. “Once we started looking at the area, we really loved the downtown. Our brewery in St. Pete is more in an industrial area, so this footprint is substantially different from there. We get zero foot traffic, and it has grown completely organically. […] We’ve done very well, but we wanted to be in a place where we got foot traffic and could be part of a thriving, active community,” said Price.

“I was a homebrewer for 15 years, and that’s ultimately what launched me into this business,” Price said. “Myself and my original business partner were corporate, suit-and-tie guys by day, and this was kind of our rebellion against that world. This was going to be our fun thing, our passion project.”

ABOUT THE BEER “We like to do a lot of experimentation. Our best selling beers are our IPAs and sours,” said the Dissent founder. “We get really funky with our sours, so we have all kinds of weird combinations – Blueberry Marshmallow, Living the Dreamsicle, which is based on an orange Creamsicle ice cream pop. We have one that’s inspired by Dole Whip [called the Annual Passholder], which is our best-selling beer for the last 18 months.”

In 2017, the two homebrewers left I.T. for IPA and got to work on their St. Petersburg brewery, Dissent Craft Brewing Company which would debut the following year. Dissent’s first beer was a mango habanero IPA, the Hazy Mangover. “It’s still one of our top five best-selling beers, four years later,” said Price. The brewery has gained a loyal following in St. Pete, so they brought their successful ‘hop’eration to the Swan City with partners Kevin Stringer and Ashley Mills. “It’s been a blast,” said Price.

Each of those brews started as small batch experiments that have been refined along the way. The way Price approaches it, “If it takes off, great, and if it doesn’t, we keep experimenting.”

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Dissent Craft Brewing Lakeland has twelve taps, a selection of canned beer, and crowlers and growlers to-go. Price described the just under 2,000 square foot Kentucky Avenue brewery as “tap-centric,” with 150 square feet accounting for the threebarrel brewhouse. “Everything is vertical, which makes brewing a little bit more difficult, but because of the downtown area, we wanted to minimize the brewery footprint as much as possible,” he said.

The Lakeland space is stylish and warm. Exposed brick walls on one side are juxtaposed with stained pallet wood on the other, lined with cushioned bench seating and a long community table.

Bourbon barrel table bases and a blue under-glow beneath the bar add a special touch. The vibe is community-centric and cool.

Price added, “Here, the taproom is first, and the brewery was second. In St. Pete, the brewery was first, the taproom was second. It’s a much different experience.”

“One of the things that we’ve prided ourselves on is having a relaxed, family-friendly environment,” said Price. “It’s just as common to see a family with young kids in here playing games or shuffleboard as it is to have a group of people in here watching a football game. That’s the vibe and the community we’ve tried to create and maintain.”

Lakeland Dissent devotees can expect a good mix of what the brewery is known for, including plenty of IPAs and sours (their most popular) and more traditional brews like Irish Stout or London Brown Ale.

Their Kentucky Avenue locale is walkable to many of Lakeland’s favorite downtown dining spots, which patrons are welcome to bring into Dissent to enjoy with their Annual Passholder or Hazy Mangover.

Their flagship location has 24 taps and a four-barrel brewhouse.

In addition to opening their new digs, the Dissent owners are in the process of expanding their brewhouse in St. Pete, adding tanks for additional brewing capacity.

On what Dissent hopes to bring to Lakeland, Price said, “In St. Pete when we first opened, what we were surprised by is it was not hyper-competitive even though there’s a high concentration of breweries compared to the population. Everybody is focused on building a community – a craft beer community. We hope that we can bring some of that vibe here, and be a part of it, and build something special.”

OUTSPOKEN ALES ON KENTUCKY AVE. Dissent had its grand opening in Lakeland on October 15 with a warm reception from the community. Before the grand opening date, Dissent Craft Brewing Lakeland had a soft opening, inviting a handful of their loyal regulars from St. Pete. “They’ve been very loyal and very supportive of us. It was great to have them out and let them see what we’re working on as we continue to build,” said Price.

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Ryley Walker From Vermont to Lakeland RW: No calculated response to any feeling. All natural and whimsical. In general, I’m pretty balanced emotionally right now. I’m on a lot of meds.

On January 28 at 8pm, singer-songwriter and guitarist Ryley Walker will take the stage at Union Hall in Lakeland.

The folk artist, originally from Rockford, Illinois, is currently on tour following the April 2021 release of his newest record, Course in Fable. In advance of his Union Hall jam sesh, LKLD asked Walker a few questions.

LKLD: I love the artwork on your covers. Do you create any of it?

LKLD: When did you first start playing music? How did you learn to play, and were you trained formally?

RW: I’m a terrible visual artist. All artwork is outsourced to talented people I know.

RYLEY WALKER: Thirteen years old. Rudimentary lessons on how to hold the guitar and basic chords and scales.

Nothing too deep. Mostly learned from guitar tabs and playing along to records.

LKLD: You’ll be playing at Union Hall in Lakeland, Florida soon. What kind of experience do you hope to create or share with your audiences at live performances?

RW: Usually, there is a lot of jamming and fun banter in between songs. I love when people come out and have their expectations blown away. I’ll play anywhere, anytime for the most part. I love to work, and I hope that shows.

LKLD: Who were some of your earlier musical influences?

Any new favorite musicians or bands to speak of?

RW: Early on, it was Sonic Youth. They were always my favorite band. New music I enjoy the latest Helado Negro record.

To purchase tickets to see Ryley Walker at Union Hall on January 28 visit unionhallevents.com.

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LKLD: Congratulations on starting your record label, Husky Pants Records. You’ve also recently moved to Vermont and have embraced sobriety. How have all of these major changes affected not only the way you make music but the music itself?

RW: Well, I’m alive and able to do it. All gifts of cutting out the bad stuff. I enjoy music more than ever. I’m present for it.

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By Adam Grant

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FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS

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Healthy boundaries make for healthy relationships, but knowing when to stand firm can be hard. In this book, a licensed counselor and influential Instagram relationship expert shares simple but effective recommendations for how readers can establish healthy relationship boundaries, successfully have their needs met and be assertive without being offensive. If standing up for yourself is one of your new year’s resolutions, then this book is the perfect read for you.

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant invites us to examine the critical art of rethinking: learning to question our opinions and open other people’s minds, which can position us for excellence at work and in life. It’s an invitation to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility over foolish consistency.

If knowledge is power, knowing what we don’t know is wisdom. A welcome guide to confronting the dogmas that keep us divided, and paving the way for a more civil discourse.

Becoming more productive and efficient are lofty goals, but Guardian writer Oliver Burkeman rejects the futile modern fixation on “getting everything done,” and instead introduces readers to tools for constructing a meaningful life by embracing finitude, showing how many of the unhelpful ways we’ve come to think about time aren’t inescapable, unchanging truths, but choices we’ve made as individuals and as a society—and that we could do things differently.

Brené Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human.

As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances--a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.

CHATTER

By Ethan Kross

WILL

By Will Smith with Mark Manson

UNWINDING ANXIETY

By Judson Brewer, MD, PhD

THE MAGICAL YET

By Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrations by Lorena Alvarez

We all talk to ourselves. Sometimes it’s an internal pep talk, but often it’s our inner critic telling us we can’t, so why try. This negative and disorienting self-talk is what Kross calls “chatter” and it can tank our health, sink our moods, strain our social connections, and cause us to fold under pressure. But, it’s possible to make our inner voice work in our favor by developing our more positive self, allowing us to have better chats with ourselves, ones that make us happier, healthier, and more productive people. This book gives us the power to change the most important conversation we have each day: the one we have with ourselves.

Need some inspiration for the new year? Consider this autobiography that offers so much more than just personal anecdotes. “Will” is the story of how one person mastered his own emotions, written in a way that can help everyone else do the same. Few of us will know the pressure of performing on the world’s biggest stages for the highest of stakes, but we can all understand that the fuel that works for one stage of our journey might have to be changed if we want to make it all the way home. The combination of genuine wisdom of universal value and a life story that is preposterously entertaining puts this book, like its author, in a category by itself.

We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic or as personal as struggling to find a work/life balance when working from home, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But in this timely book, Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone. This book will help break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits and give 2022 a fresh start.

SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE

By Nedra Glover Tawwab

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Each of us, from the day we’re born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can’t tie your shoes? Yet! Can’t ride a bike? Yet! Can’t play the bassoon? Don’t worry, Yet is there to help you out.

“The Magical Yet” is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven’t learned...yet!

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JANUARY CALENDAR 2022 *Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Every Saturday, shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The Market is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: NE corner of Third St. &

Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers.

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION When: Jan. 01 - 09. 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Pictures at an Exhibition is a unique collaboration between the Polk Museum of Art and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra.

This one-of-a-kind exhibition promises to delight art and music lovers alike.

Guest curated by instrumentalists of the Orchestra, Pictures at an Exhibition pairs artwork from the Museum’s permanent collection with hand-picked musical selections performed by the musicians themselves for a unique multi-sensory viewing and listening experience.Each work in this exhibition provides an exciting visual and musical pairing, encouraging visitors to experience how both the performing and visual arts can enhance and engage with one another. Sept. 11 - Jan. 9, closed major holidays, days & times vary. 863-688-7743 FINDING MEANING WITHIN: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JOHN PINDERHUGHES When: Jan. 01, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org A star of the New York art world, John Pinderhughes (b. 1946) has established himself over the past half-century as the ultimate observer and narrator of the communities all around him. Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College presents an original, extraordinary retrospective exhibition, years in the making, showcasing

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220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Wet those lips and get ready to experience what Winter Haven offers to both locals and tourists alike. Your friendly tour guide will share history of food and the award winning city all while you sample delicious dishes. Get to know why Winter Haven is where we live, work, and play.All Tours will be mostly outdoors. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance. Tastings are subject to change. Email for days & times at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com.

Pinderhughes’ broad reportorial eye and his ability to find meaning and value in everything — and every person — he photographs. Through Pinderhughes’ powerful camera lens, he makes clear that every human subject and every still life object has a story worth telling. Nov. 20-Feb. 24, closed major holidays, days & times vary.

863-688-7743 WHEN WE WERE YOUNG: CHILDREN AND ANIMALS IN ART FROM THE GOLISANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES When: Jan. 01 - 30, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Featuring more than 50 works in various media on the theme of children and animals in American figurative art, this original exhibition promises to delight the child in all of us. The exhibition features the entire art collection of the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) and takes the importance of visual literacy as its jumpingoff point to engage learners of all ages.

Nov. 13-Jan. 30, closed major holidays, days & times vary.

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MUSIC OF THE KNIGHT: THE SONGS OF SIR ANDREW LLLOYD WEBBER When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium

500 Cletus Allen Drive

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com Enjoy an intimate night as you span the hit songs and experience the life and career of this musical genius in allegory who single-handedly changed the course of the modern Broadway musical time and time again. From dynamic, high-energy hits to some of the most hauntingly-beautiful ballads in Broadway history. Purchase tickets in advance. 863-294-7469 DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT SWAN BREWING NEW YEARS DAY! When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing

115 W Pine St, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Award-winning musician Daniel Pepin as he plays your favorite covers and originals on the Spanish Classical guitar at Swan Brewing! for more info please visit danielpepinmusic.com

CIRO’S SWEET TOOTH DESSERT TOUR When: Jan. 01 - 30, 2022 Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage

220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at amazing restaurants and stores. This tour is perfect for kids of all ages! Get your sweet tooth ready! 48 hours advance ticket purchase is required in order for the tour to run. All Tours will be mostly outdoors. Tours will be limited to 10 attendees; masks will be required; hand sanitizer will be available, and guides will practice social distancing.Tastings are subject to change. Private tours are also available. Email for days & times at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com.

MUSIC OF THE KNIGHT: THE SONGS OF SIR ANDREW LLLOYD WEBBER When: Jan. 02, 2022 | 2:30 p.m.

Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium

500 Cletus Allen Drive

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com Enjoy an intimate night as you span the hit songs and experience the life and career of this musical genius in allegory who single-handedly changed the course of the modern Broadway musical time and time again. From dynamic, high-energy hits to some of the most hauntingly-beautiful ballads in Broadway history. Purchase tickets in advance. 863-294-7469

WINTER HAVEN BRUNCH TOUR When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Explore downtown Winter Haven and it’s charming restaurants that celebrate brunch, drinks, and of course history. This tour is different from the other tours. It’s only offered on the weekend and samples different foods from different restaurants that celebrate brunch. Must be 21 with ID to attend. All tours require 48 hours in advance notice.Tastings are subject to change. Private tours are also available.

Email for days & times at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL When: Jan. 03, 2022 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Kelly Recreation Complex

404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland lakelandgov.net Weekly Monday through Friday. 4 indoor courts and 8 outdoor courts (on tennis courts) are set-up as needed based on the number of players. No reservations are necessary and paddles and balls available for use. 863-834-3284

JACK SPROUSE When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 2-5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing

115 W Pine St., Lakeland Start the new year right with delicious food from Genesis Caribbean from noon on, and live music by Jack Sprouse at 2.

DAILY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BASIC TOUR When: Jan. 03, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland. flsouthern.edu/frank-lLloyd-wright/tours. aspx The Basic Campus Tour is a 90-minute guided tour led by one of the experienced

AFTERNOON FLAVORS OF WINTER HAVEN FOOD TOUR When: Jan. 01, 2022 | 2-4:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage

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docents. The tour begins with an overview of the campus project, detailing how Frank LLloyd Wright assembled his vision for the college as well as the unique method of construction he chose for the site. As you walk the campus grounds, your guide will inform you of the history and design of all 13 Wright-designed structures. Additionally, the interiors of the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, the Danforth Chapel, and the new Usonian Faculty House are visited, allowing you to explore their timeless beauty from within.

Monday through Friday at 10am; Tuesday and Thursday at 12pm; Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 2pm. Must reserve in advance. 863-680-4111 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN-DEPTH TOUR When: Jan. 03, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland flsouthern.edu/frank-lLloyd-wright/tours. aspx Take an extended dive into Frank LLloyd Wright’s only college campus with the In-Depth Tour. Lasting 2.5 hours, this experience includes everything featured on the Basic Campus Tour while also revealing new details and insights into the history, design, and construction of the “Child of the Sun.” The tour will also journey inside 6 Wright-designed buildings: the E.T. Roux Library, Ordway Arts Building, and Polk County Science Building will be explored in addition to the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Danforth Chapel, and Usonian House.

Schedule: Monday through Friday at 10:30am; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12pm; Saturday and Sunday - 10:30am and 1pm. Must reserve in advance.

863-680-4111 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY When: Jan. 04, 2022 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 2150 E Edgewood Dr.

2150 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland facebook.com/blessingsandhope The United Way of Central Florida’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative and Feeding Tampa Bay have weekly Mobile Food Pantry stops across Polk County. If you are in need of food, pick up a pre-packaged box or bag of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain free food at a Mobile Pantry. Every Tuesday 11am-1pm & every 3rd Saturday 10am-12pm.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Jan. 04, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House every Tuesday. Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 06, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.

CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

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AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM When: Jan. 06, 2022 | 4-8 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art8

00 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org During the evening, Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, will host a Curator Tour at 6pm, providing in-depth art-historical and curatorial insight into one of the current exhibitions.

Registration is appreciated, not required.

863-688-7743 FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Jan. 07, 2022 | 12 a.m.

Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 927 6th Street NW

Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every Friday come on over for Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 927 6th St NW in Winter Haven.

25% off all Jewelry.

STATE OF THE CITY When: Jan. 07, 2022 | 8 a.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com Meet at The Ritz as you hear from Winter Haven City Manager Mike Herr and his team for a “state of the city” presentation in which they will review projects underway, strategies to stay ahead of the rapid growth and various other initiatives happening at the City. Full breakfast included in ticket price, purchase in advance.

DULCIMER DAY CONCERTS When: Jan. 07, 2022 | 1:30-3 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Winter Haven Public Library Multi-Purpose room.Featuring Hammered Dulcimer and Mountain Dulcimer Music.Further information, call ( 863) 291-5880. Free: All ages are welcome, seating is limited.

Musical Hammers is a Hammered Dulcimer Band formed in 2010 to provide hammered dulcimer enthusiasts an opportunity to play together. Their repertoire is ever changing. It includes: Appalachian fiddle tunes & reels, Old-time Waltzes, Hymns, Celtic jigs & hornpipes, Patriotic marches, and Holiday tunes. Due tothe uncertainty of the outdoor evening weather, we are now giving selected Friday afternoon concerts at the Winter Haven Public Library. We hope you will join us. Musical Hammers Band members love to share the beauty of music played on the hammered dulcimer, accompanied by guitar, penny whistle, banjo and psaltery. The Musical Hammers members practice twice a month (10:00-11:30) in Winter Haven. If you play hammered dulcimer and want to inquire about joining, contact Sally at (863) 293-1510.

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 08, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The Market is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 08, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: NE corner of Third St. &

Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers.

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

ARTLAB When: Jan. 08, 2022 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Each month, participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and interactive way. ArtLabs are led by professional artists and art educators who will engage participants of all ages and skills in their own unique experience relating to an exhibition on display in the Museum.

Registration and more information will be available two weeks prior to the event.

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EVIL BILL AND THE STRUGGLEBUS When: Jan. 07, 2022 | 8-11:55 p.m.

Where: Out N About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 US-27, Dundee danielpepinmusic.com Join Evil Bill and the Strugglebus (Featuring Daniel Pepin) at The Out N About Bar and Music lounge for an evening of high energy guitar rock! For more info please visit danielpepinmusic.com

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LAKE ALFRED BLUEGRASS BASH When: Jan. 08, 2022 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 175 N Nekoma Ave, Lake Alfred Come and enjoy the day listening to your favorite bluegrass bands on beautiful Lake Alfred. Performances by: Union Academy Bluegrass Band, The Ramblin’ Rose Band, The Wilson Brothers, Richard Wilson, Duck Wallow Lane, Southern Express Bluegrass,The Cloggin’ Connection, M&M Cloggers. There will be food trucks and a beer garden, remember to bring your own lawn-chair! For more information please call the Parks Department at 863-291-5272.

WINTER HAVEN CARS AND COFFEE When: Jan. 09, 2022 | 8-11 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave

Winter Haven The Winter Haven Cars and Coffee will be located in the BB&T Bank parking lot at the corner of 3rd St SW and Ave C. (Where

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TRANSCENDENCE When: Jan. 08 - Feb. 13, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition features artworks by students grades 9-12 from Polk County School District high schools.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 the Student Collection.This exhibition will be on view at the Museum from January 8 through February 13 in the George W. Jenkins Student Gallery, and may be viewed online.

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the Winter Haven Farmers Market is located.) Haven Coffee will be available for purchase. Anyone is welcome to bring their car, truck or SUV for show or enjoy as a spectator.The mission of the event is to help unite local automotive enthusiasts of all ages and create a space to enjoy together.

If anyone has any questions currently they can email us at whcarsandcoffee@ gmail.com, or on Instagram and Facebook @whcarsandcoffee. Visual Images is sponsoring Winter Haven Cars and Coffee which will be held on the second Sunday of every month from 8am-11am.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY When: Jan. 11, 2022 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 2150 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland facebook.com/blessingsandhope The United Way of Central Florida’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative and Feeding Tampa Bay have weekly Mobile Food Pantry stops across Polk County. If you are in need of food, pick up a pre-packaged box or bag of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain free food at a Mobile Pantry. Every Tuesday 11am-1pm & every 3rd Saturday 10am-12pm.

PBS FILM: FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED: DESIGNING AMERICA When: Jan. 09, 2022 | 4-6 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Bok Tower Gardens for a special viewing of the PBS film: Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America. Self-taught Renaissance man Frederick Law Olmsted, his two sons and the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm left a huge imprint upon the landscapes of North America. Public parks, private estates and gardens, residential neighborhoods, entire community designs, and institutional campuses. The Olmsted design philosophy addressed public health — physical and mental health, and issues of equity and access that are even more relevant to contemporary park managers and users.

Frederick Law Olmsted foresaw the crucial role of the experience of nature in the urban setting and the very role that parks can play for the enactment of democracy in a multi-ethnic, multiracial society. Included with general admission or membership, registration required. 863-734-1222

TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Jan. 11, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House every Tuesday. Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: Jan. 13, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland lakelandgov.net Head downtown for the Lakeland Food Truck Rally on the 2nd Thursday of Every Month from 6-9 p.m. 15 Food Trucks!

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UNCLE JOHN’S BAND When: Jan. 13, 2022 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Marketplace

20 N Market, Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com Formed in 1989 in Clearwater FL, Uncle John’s Band has kept the Grateful Dead fire aglow in the Southeast for nearly three decades. In a world overflowing with Grateful Dead inspired tribute bands, it is rare to find one that consistently captures the essence and groove of the Dead’s engine firing on all cylinders. Sponsored

by SouthState Bank, Presented by Lake Wales Main Street & Lake Wales Arts Council. This is part of the Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series. $19/in advance, $25/ at gate.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 13, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.

CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Jan. 14, 2022 | 12 a.m.

Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 927 6th Street NW

Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven/ Every Friday come on over for the Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 927 6th St NW in Winter Haven.

25% off all Jewelry.

POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK When: Jan. 14, 2022 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join the Polk Museum of Art every second Friday of the month for a Point of View Gallery Talk! Each month, they invite special guests to discuss a current exhibition at the Museum, incorporating their own unique expertise and perspectives. Registration is not required, but appreciated. 863-688-7743 DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: Jan. 14, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Award winning musician Daniel Pepin as he plays your favorite covers and originals on the Spanish Classical guitar at Grove Roots Brewing Co. DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The Market is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: NE corner of Third St. &

Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers,

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unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers.

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Haven Coffee Roasters

140 3rd St SW, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Award winning musician Daniel Pepin as he plays your favorite covers and originals on the Spanish Classical guitar at Haven Coffee Roasters.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: 2150 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland facebook.com/blessingsandhope The United Way of Central Florida’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative and Feeding Tampa Bay have weekly Mobile Food Pantry stops across Polk County. In addition, other community organizations are hosting mobile food pantries around Lakeland and Polk County.

If you are in need of food, visit a food pantry location on the set day and time to pick up a pre-packaged box or bag of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain free food at a Mobile Pantry.Every Tuesday 11am-1pm & every 3rd Saturday 10am-12pm.

DOCENT-LED TOURS When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Free for everyone. Get a fresh look into the Museum’s featured exhibition through an informative and engaging conversation with one of the passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and dive into the world of art. Registration is not required.

FLORENCE WILLIAMS: YOUR BRAIN ON NATURE When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 3-5 p.m. boktowergardens.org Florence Williams: Your Brain on Nature: Why Being Outside Makes Us Feel Happier, Healthier and More Creative. Journalist and author Florence Williams will present the latest evidence on the science behind why nature is good for us, from cognition to mental health. She incorporates reporting and research from around the world for insights into how being in green spaces changes our brains and physiologies. What constitutes exposure to nature? What is the dose for optimal benefit and how are doctors and patients medicalizing time in parks? How do we best re-connect in a time of increasing disconnection? Zoom Webinar: Visitor Center Theatre or in the comfort of your own home. Registration required. 863-734-1222

ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 11 a.m.

Where: Polk County History Center

100 E Main St, Bartow polk-county.net/history-center/education Discover the history behind the founding of the county and the design of the brilliant 1908 Courthouse. With a nod to its two predecessors, this tour explores the design, construction, and function of the courthouse. The tour incorporates crosscurricular themes in history and fine arts.

This program is offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am.

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POETRY, SPOKEN WORD, AND OPEN MIC NIGHT When: Jan. 16, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Stage Room Lakeland

310 E Lemon St., Lakeland justcaresinclakeland.com Just Cares, Inc. is a 501(C)3 located in the heart of Downtown Lakeland, Florida.

Just Cares, Inc. presents a FREE Poetry, Spoken Word, and Open Mic Night every 3rd Sunday of the month to help promote the sharing of writings, inspirations, and thoughts for our community. You can share your own work or read from your favorite poets and/or writers. Light refreshments and snacks available for purchase.

Everyone will have the opportunity to participate and share what inspires them!

Doors open @ 6:00 pm and readings start @ 6:30 pm.

THE 2022 GREAT SWAN CHILI COOK OFF When: Jan. 15, 2022 | 12-5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing

115 W Pine St., Lakeland Swan Brewing has the perfect solution to the “cold” January temperatures, a giant chili cook off! Whether you have a team ready to compete with your secret chili recipe, or you really just want to taste some of the finest chili in all of Central Florida they’ve got you covered! Find more info on their Facebook page.

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MOBILE FOOD PANTRY When: Jan. 18, 2022 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 2150 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland facebook.com/blessingsandhope The United Way of Central Florida’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative and Feeding Tampa Bay have weekly Mobile Food Pantry stops across Polk County. In addition, other community organizations are hosting mobile food pantries around Lakeland and Polk County.

If you are in need of food, visit a food pantry location on the set day and time to pick up a pre-packaged box or bag of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain free food at a Mobile Pantry.Every Tuesday 11am-1pm & every 3rd Saturday 10am-12pm.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Jan. 18, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House every Tuesday from 6:30-8pm! Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times MOONLIGHT MARKET When: Jan. 19, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Join them for some mid-week fun on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-9pm!

Shop and Drink Local! There’s something for everyone!!

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 20, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.

CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

RODNEY CROWELL When: Jan. 20, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down

297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven gpderrydown.com Doors 6pm, Jedd Hughes at 7pm and Rodney Crowell at 7:45.Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Rodney Crowell, for what is sure to be an unforgettable night.

Get ready for an intimate show with a true legend. Opening for Mr. Crowell will be singer/songwriter/guitarist Jedd Hughes.

NEIGHBORHOOD STORY TIME When: Jan. 20, 2022 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Medulla Resource Center

1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland Neighborhood Story Time is a new program from Polk County Parks & Recreation designed to promote family literacy among families with pre-school age children up to 6-years old.The free interactive experience takes place at the Medulla Resource Center from 10 a.m. - Noon. Jan. 20 - Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE When: Jan. 20 - Feb. 13, 2022 Where: Theatre Winter Haven

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com January 20 — February 13, 2022. This heartfelt revue tells the true story of the country music legend’s unlikely friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, cemented by years of letter-writing. Featuring a wealth of Cline’s beloved hits such as “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces,” and “Crazy,” Always... Patsy Cline returns by popular demand. Days & times vary, purchase tickets in advance.

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MADELINE JOINS THE CIRCUS When: Jan. 20 - 23, 2022 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Madeline Joins the Circus tells the story of when Madeline and her friend, Pepito, get lost during a visit to the carnival and end up being carried away by gypsies, their rousing adventures with a traveling circus begin! But poor Miss Clavel won’t rest until she has brought them safely home. This new musical bursts with daring circus acts, song and sweet silliness. Days & times vary, purchase tickets in advance.

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UAW MID FLORIDA RETIREE COUNCIL When: Jan. 21, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: Knights of Columbus Hall

3308 Ave W NW, Winter Haven The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council is resuming their monthly meetings. We are going back to the Knights of Columbus hall where we used to have our meetings a few years ago. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. but we encourage members to come early for some coffee and donuts and to socialize with fellow members.

We request that everyone wear a mask for safety reasons.The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council’s drop in center in Winter Haven is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The office is located in the Hope Plaza strip mall (off Hwy 17 by the WAWA and across the street from Big Lots). Please contact us at (863) 293-5556 or drop by with any problems you have with your benefits. All UAW retired members are welcome to take advantage of this drop in center. Please bring all pertinent paperwork in order to resolve any problems. Please pass this info along to any UAW retired members you know who may not get this publication.

LIZ LONGLEY When: Jan. 21, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down

297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven gpderrydown.com Doors 6pm, show begins at 7pm. Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. With her deeply emotional music, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting

FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Jan. 21, 2022 | 12 a.m.

Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 927 6th Street NW

Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven/ Every Friday come on over for the Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 927 6th St NW in Winter Haven.

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competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: Jan. 21, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: The Federal Bar

124 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Award winning musician Daniel Pepin as he plays your favorite covers and originals on the Spanish Classical guitar at The Federal Bar. For more info please visit danielpepinmusic.com DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 22, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The Market is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 22, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers.

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

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CINEMA ART HISTORIQUE: “WHO THE #$&% IS JACKSON POLLOCK?” When: Jan. 22, 2022 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This free-admission film series is designed to explore the connections between art history and cinema. After each screening, enjoy a Q&A and discussion with Dr. Alex Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, about how the evening’s film aligns with the histories and stories it strives to tell.This movie is about Truck driver Teri Horton who was told that a thrift shop painting she bought for $5 might actually be an unknown work by Pollock. In this engaging (and funny) documentary, filmmaker Henry Moses introduces us to Horton and her search for answers, while exploring the world of art — and the controversy behind how art is bought, sold, and authenticated.

Registration is required, and space is limited. All attendees must wear face masks throughout the program per FSC guidelines. The film screening and Q&A will be held in the Polk Museum of Art’s Auditorium.

MISS FLORIDA CITRUS & MISS WINTER HAVEN When: Jan. 22, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Polk State College

999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven Young women from throughout the state will compete for the titles of Miss Florida Citrus and Miss Winter Haven, along with a chance to earn over $3,000 in scholarship money and the chance to become Miss America! Candidates compete in Personal Interviews, Social Impact Initiative, Talent and Red Carpet Attire in this Miss America

UPLIFT & BE WELL When: Jan. 23, 2022 | 1-4 p.m.

Where: Lake Crago Park

525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland liveuwcf.org Bring your yoga mat and join us at Lake Crago Ampitheatre on January 23 from 1-4PM! Admission is free, however a donation of a canned food item or children’s book is appreciated. Enjoy yoga, dance cardio, and meditation! Visit the healthy food and wellness vendors in the vendor studio.

preliminary, with the winners going to the Miss Florida competition in June. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place candidates receiving $500, $300 and $200 in scholarship funds respectively, along with numerous other gifts. Tickets to the event are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

To compete or to sponsor, contact Brenda Eubanks Burnette at (561) 351-4314 or MFCitrus81@gmail.com.

JAZZ SERIES: GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK When: Jan. 22, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Arts Center

1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com The Lake Wales Jazz Connection is a collective of Florida’s very best Jazz musicians. Led by drummer, composer, arranger, and educator Paul Gavin, the Jazz Connection brings to Lake Wales the very best of live Jazz Music in Central Florida. Bringing in musicians from cities like Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fort Myers, Naples, and St. Petersburg, the Jazz Connection’s first season with the Lake Wales Arts Center will feature the Great American Songbook! $25 Member/$30 Non Members. Hear vocalist Bryan Hughes sing the songs from the early 20th century that defined jazz music as we know it.

Featuring LaRue Nickelson on Guitar, the band will play the music of George Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and more.

TODD SNIDER When: Jan. 24, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down

297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven gpderrydown.com Doors open 6:30-Show at 7:30. Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Todd Snider, also featuring Chicago Farmer.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY When: Jan. 25, 2022 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 2150 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland facebook.com/blessingsandhope The United Way of Central Florida’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative and Feeding Tampa Bay have weekly Mobile Food Pantry stops across Polk County. In addition, other community organizations are hosting mobile food pantries around Lakeland and Polk County.

If you are in need of food, visit a food pantry location on the set day and time to pick up a pre-packaged box or bag of groceries, free of charge. They do not require ID, papers, or pre-screening to obtain free food at a Mobile Pantry.Every Tuesday 11am-1pm & every 3rd Saturday 10am-12pm.

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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: Jan. 25, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: The R-Place Eatery Restaurant

35523 Hwy 27, Haines City The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/Ridge meets every 4th Tuesday @ 5:30 pm in Haines City at the R-Place Eatery Restaurant located at 35523 Hwy. 27, Haines City, FL 33844. All Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow Democrats. Contact: Anne Huffman, Club President (863-242-3230) and annehuffman01@gmail.com TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Jan. 25, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House every Tuesday from 6:30-8pm! Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 27, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.

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POLK @NIGHT When: Jan. 27, 2022 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland centralfloridatix.com Bring your friends for an exclusive cocktail party at Polk Museum of Art like you’ve never experienced! What’s included: General admission to Polk @ Nite on January 27th, 2022 from 5pm-8pm with access to Polk Museum’s featured exhibits, craft cocktails & small bites, chill beats throughout the evening and a relaxed atmosphere to mingle & enjoy the museum.

Chill vibes all night long crafted by DJ and Producer Deek Beats of #lkldlofi; One beverage ticket and one food ticket to enjoy a craft cocktail and small bite from our friends at Cob & Pen; Cash bar available after free drink redemption! Interested in becoming a Polk Museum member?

Combine your general admission with a membership to enjoy the museum all year long! (Check out all ticket packages at centralfloridatix.com) FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Jan. 28, 2022 | 12 a.m.

Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 927 6th Street NW

Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every Friday come on over for our Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 927 6th St NW in Winter Haven.

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SPIRIT OF THE BUFFALO POW WOW AND NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL When: Jan. 28, 2022 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: International Market World

1052 US Highway 92 W, Auburndale spiritofthebuffalopowwow.com/ Please join us for the 26th annual Pow Wow and Native American Festival at the International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale, FL. The event features crafts, intertribal dance competitions, historic village displays, workshops and over 60 exhibitors. The event is held in the Big Top circus tent over two big weekends - rain or shine. Dates: Jan 28-30 and Feb 4-6, 2022. Festival Hours: 10 am to 6 pm.

handcrafted items. The Market is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 29, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Farmers Market, NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven. http://winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers.

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-toeat” foods and freshly picked produce.

Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

LAKELAND PIGFEST When: Jan. 28, 2022 | 5-10 p.m.

Where: Sun ‘n Fun

4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland lakelandpigfest.org Pigfest has 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities.

LAKELAND PIGFEST When: Jan. 29, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Sun ‘n Fun

4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland lakelandpigfest.org Pigfest has 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities.

RYLEY WALKER When: Jan. 28, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Union Hall

1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland unionhallevents.com Part of the Headliner Concert Series, purchase tickets online.

USA WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA AWARDS When: Jan. 29, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland centralfloridatix.com USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is kicking

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 29, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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off the 100th Anniversary of the sport of water skiing with a 100th Anniversary Gala for our annual awards banquet!

Ticket includes dinner, awards show, and special commemorative 100th Anniversary keepsake. 6pm - Cocktails; 7pm - Dinner and Awards; 10pm - Raffle Winners Announced. Buy your banquet tickets early! $65 Early Bird (until December 31, 2021) $75 regular price (January 1 - January 14, 2022) Full Tables (10 seats) available at a discount. No tickets available after January 14th. No tickets will be available at the door, you MUST have ticket to attend.

SOUND BATH WITH ANTHONY PROFETA When: Jan. 30, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location), 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com A “Sound Bath” Meditation is all about energy, frequency & vibration. It is a very therapeutic form of meditation because you’re literally being “bathed” in sound waves. As these sound waves wash over your body, they move the brain from the beta and into alpha & theta brainwave states. Basically, this means that the sound vibrations help to shift your brain into a calmer state and allows you the opportunity to experience a deeper meditation which can lead you to profound relaxation & healing. Register in advance.

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4094 RUBY RUN.............................. HAINES CITY.......... 10/4/2021...........$237,300

701 ALTA VISTA CT............................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2021.......... $373,700

2309 PAULETTE DR......................... HAINES CITY...........10/1/2021......... $245,000

3883 CORTLAND DR........................DAVENPORT.......... 10/5/2021..........$393,500

4290 SWAN ST................................. HAINES CITY.......... 10/6/2021......... $248,300

1337 GOLF COURSE PKWY...............DAVENPORT.......... 10/6/2021......... $395,000

6 MAPLE RUN.................................. HAINES CITY...........10/7/2021......... $250,000

2628 MAGNOLIA AVE.......................DAVENPORT......... 9/30/2021.........$409,400

4099 RUBY RUN.............................. HAINES CITY.......... 10/5/2021..........$259,400

810 PARADISE DR.............................DAVENPORT...........11/11/2021..........$410,400

1024 ZION DR.................................. HAINES CITY...........10/1/2021..........$263,900

855 GRAZIE LOOP............................DAVENPORT......... 9/30/2021......... $424,900

264 CHICAGO AVE.......................... HAINES CITY...........10/1/2021..........$270,000

152 TIGERLILY CT..............................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2021.........$460,000

324 THOMASDALE AVE................... HAINES CITY...........10/7/2021..........$275,000

5448 SOLTERRA CIR........................DAVENPORT......... 9/30/2021......... $482,500

2533 STATE ROAD 546.................... HAINES CITY.......... 10/6/2021..........$302,500

1891 SUMMER DR.............................DAVENPORT.........10/19/2021..........$552,400

488 MEADOW POINTE DR.............. HAINES CITY...........10/1/2021......... $320,000

5524 SOLTERRA CIR.........................DAVENPORT.......... 10/4/2021......... $563,000

1439 LASSEN ST............................... HAINES CITY..........10/11/2021..........$323,300

254 CHELSEA AVE............................DAVENPORT......... 9/30/2021......... $668,000

328 ESTATES CT............................... HAINES CITY...........10/7/2021..........$349,200

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336 ESTATES CT............................... HAINES CITY......... 9/30/2021......... $356,800

274 COVE AT EAGLE LAKE CIR.......... EAGLE LAKE.......... 10/6/2021........... $64,000

2177 MALLORY CIR.......................... HAINES CITY.......... 10/6/2021......... $360,000

52 4TH ST......................................... EAGLE LAKE.......... 10/8/2021........... $80,000

948 BROOKLET DR......................... HAINES CITY......... 9/30/2021......... $390,500

304 ARROWROOT RD...................... EAGLE LAKE...........10/1/2021........... $217,500

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335 E.................................................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2021............$53,500

1022 DOLLY LN.................................... LAKELAND.........10/10/2021..........$225,000

44 CANDLELIGHT LOOP..................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2021............$59,900

715 COLLEGE AVE............................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021..........$225,000

79 ROSALIE OAKS BLVD...................LAKE WALES.......... 10/4/2021............$75,000

3719 ROSE RD..................................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $230,000

1121 BIG OAK DR................................LAKE WALES.......... 10/8/2021........... $80,000

448 EMERALD COVE LOOP................ LAKELAND...........10/1/2021..........$239,000

4817 CLUB CIR..................................LAKE WALES......... 10/21/2021............ $85,100

1609 GOODYEAR AVE........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021..........$239,000

305 WEAVER ST................................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2021..........$100,000

6232 GREAT BEAR DR......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $240,000

309 PEARL........................................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2021.......... $105,000

6240 GREAT BEAR DR........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $240,000

1208 CARLTON AVE..........................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2021.......... $128,000

6249 GREAT BEAR DR........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $240,000

416 E SEMINOLE AVE........................LAKE WALES.......... 10/4/2021.......... $130,000

6256 GREAT BEAR DR......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $240,000

1235 CARLTON AVE...........................LAKE WALES.......... 10/4/2021.......... $142,000

6268 GREAT BEAR DR........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $240,000

740 CAMBRIDGE WAY......................LAKE WALES.......... 10/6/2021.......... $219,000

6273 GREAT BEAR DR......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $240,000

723 CARLTON AVE............................LAKE WALES.......... 10/8/2021..........$249,900

6525 POLLY LN................................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021......... $240,800

4609 BROOKSHIRE PL.....................LAKE WALES........ 10/29/2021......... $280,800

1735 PETERSBURG AVE...................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021..........$255,000

125 STUART ST..................................LAKE WALES...........10/7/2021......... $300,000

518 OHIO AVE..................................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021..........$255,000

3121 PARK AVE..................................LAKE WALES.......... 10/5/2021.......... $315,000

936 SOUTHPOINT LN......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021..........$259,900

4713 BROOKSHIRE CT......................LAKE WALES..........11/12/2021...........$315,700

4808 KANOY DR................................ LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $260,000

4275 ASHTON CLUB DR...................LAKE WALES..........10/11/2021..........$355,000

3507 MANOR LOOP........................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021.......... $260,100

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3330 MAHOGANY POINTE LOOP...... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021..........$260,500

7926 LAKE JAMES BLVD...................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021............$53,000

5864 SANDPIPERS DR........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021..........$265,000

710 SOUTHERN AVE........................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021........... $58,000

3914 COUNTRY BND.......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $266,000

11 EL RECODO..................................... LAKELAND..........10/11/2021............ $58,100

431 EMERALD COVE LOOP................. LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021..........$270,000

2520 FORESTLAND DR....................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021............$62,500

4310 RIDGE RD................................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021..........$273,000

3036 ARDMORE WAY......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021........... $69,000

333 SANTIAGO CT.............................. LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021..........$275,000

11220 ROCKRIDGE RD........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021............$79,000

3869 COVINGTON LN........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021..........$275,000

1150 SADDLEWOOD BLVD.................. LAKELAND..........10/11/2021............$89,200

8239 WESTMONT TERRACE DR......... LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021..........$278,000

1920 EDGEWOOD DR E4.................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021........... $90,000

2230 CASPIAN DR............................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021..........$279,900

1214 SKYVIEW CV............................... LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021..........$100,000

8043 HOLLY RIDGE DR...................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $280,000

601 WHITEHURST ST.......................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021.......... $105,000

1720 HOLTON RD................................ LAKELAND...........10/7/2021......... $280,000

412 MONROE DR................................ LAKELAND........ 10/22/2021........... $115,000

2665 GREEN VALLEY DR..................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021......... $280,000

1428 SHIRLEY DR................................ LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021........... $121,000

6365 OAKPOINT DR........................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021......... $280,400

3901 INDUSTRY BLVD #1..................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021.......... $126,000

1007 JANET DR.................................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $285,000

2436 JUNGLE ST................................. LAKELAND...........10/1/2021.......... $146,700

958 BLUE TIDE LN............................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021......... $288,600

403 W HUNTER ST............................. LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021.......... $150,000

1810 CLUBHOUSE RD......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021......... $290,000

139 AZALEA ST.................................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021..........$160,000

3821 INDIAN RIVER CT........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021..........$292,500

3 LOMA ALTA...................................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021.......... $166,000

6016 RIDGE DR................................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $300,000

3337 KILMER DR................................. LAKELAND......... 10/12/2021.......... $170,000

954 PEARLY RIDGE LN........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $305,000

10444 OLD DADE CITY RD................. LAKELAND...........10/7/2021.......... $170,000

1615 SAINT ANTHONY ST................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021.......... $307,500

1025 SOCRUM LOOP RD..................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021..........$190,000

7612 HABERSHAM DR......................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021.......... $313,600

4343 HEDGE DR................................. LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021.......... $195,000

4305 ORANGEWOOD CIR.................. LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $320,000

6217 SNOW RD.................................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $200,000

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6610 SCENIC POINT DR...............WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021.......... $125,000

3035 BELLFLOWER WAY..................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021..........$324,900

805 SW FOXBORO LN.................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021.......... $135,000

6031 STRICKLAND.............................. LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021......... $330,000

1026 BILTMORE DR......................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021.......... $150,000

8130 WOODVINE CIR......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $330,000

1995 9TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021.......... $155,000

1266 E EDGEWOOD DR....................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021......... $330,000

339 AVENUE L..............................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021...........$157,000

6253 DOLOSTONE DR........................ LAKELAND...........10/7/2021......... $336,000

201 VANIMAN AVE.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/12/2021..........$164,400

7566 GUNSTOCK DR.......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021......... $340,000

1528 OAKVIEW CIR......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021.......... $165,000

1738 ALTAVISTA CIR............................ LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021......... $350,000

1310 7TH ST..................................WINTER HAVEN..........10/11/2021.......... $170,000

925 HUNTERS MEADOW LN............... LAKELAND........ 10/20/2021.......... $357,800

125 3RD ST...................................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021..........$180,000

3664 BARRED OWL RD...................... LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021......... $358,000

2010 VARNER CIR........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021..........$180,000

602 SAGAMORE ST............................ LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $365,000

1096 CAREFREE COVE DR...........WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021.......... $185,000

919 HUNTERS MEADOW LN............... LAKELAND.........10/14/2021.......... $372,200

225 4TH ST JPV............................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021..........$190,000

5825 DEER FLAG DR........................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021..........$375,000

3353 DEXTER DELL......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021.......... $195,000

6064 VELVET LOOP........................... LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021..........$376,400

406 PATRICK AVE........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021......... $200,000

6269 DOLOSTONE DR........................ LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021..........$376,800

350 17TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021......... $202,000

3278 SUMMIT LN................................ LAKELAND...........10/7/2021..........$379,900

254 ROSA ROJO...........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021.......... $210,000

1740 DAVID CRUM CT......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $385,800

4444 GLENNS LNDG...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/6/2021.......... $215,000

6723 HIGH KNOLL DR......................... LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021..........$387,000

676 VITTORIO DR........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021..........$224,900

6257 DOLOSTONE DR........................ LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021......... $393,800

3304 TIMBERLINE RD..................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021......... $230,000

5334 CLAY DR..................................... LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $396,600

311 AVENUE P...............................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021..........$235,000

6303 TIERRA VISTA CIR...................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021.........$400,000

638 LAKE DEXTER CIR.................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021..........$235,000

6650 HUNTERFIELD RD..................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021.......... $415,000

55 PILOT PL..................................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021..........$239,000

6912 LAKE EAGLEBROOKE DR........... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $420,000

905 HERON CIR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021..........$245,500

1528 LAGOON RD............................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021.......... $421,000

1516 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021......... $250,000

2833 SHELDON ST.............................. LAKELAND.......... 10/4/2021.......... $431,000

5860 WINDRIDGE DR..................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/6/2021......... $250,000

905 FAIRLINGTON DR........................ LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $433,000

921 SUMMER GLEN DR................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/5/2021........... $271,700

3817 CHEVERLY DR............................. LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021......... $439,900

22 LAKE LINK DR..........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021......... $280,000

3081 SHOAL CREEK VILLAGE DR........ LAKELAND...........10/1/2021......... $450,000

852 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021........... $281,100

2442 LAUREL GLEN DR....................... LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $450,000

860 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021...........$282,100

635 LAKE HOLLOWAY BLVD............... LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021..........$475,000

1126 YUMURI ST...........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/13/2021...........$285,100

6237 DOLOSTONE DR........................ LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021.........$490,000

856 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2021.......... $287,800

2830 HIGH VIEW BND........................ LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $495,000

1134 YUMURI ST..........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/14/2021..........$292,300

312 E BELVEDERE ST............................ LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021..........$525,000

863 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2021......... $298,000

6518 HIGHLANDS IN THE WOODS ST.LAKELAND.......... 10/5/2021.......... $541,900

597 LUCERNE BLVD.....................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021......... $300,000

6239 NELMS RD.................................. LAKELAND.......... 10/8/2021......... $546,000

130 ELOISE OAKS DR...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/6/2021......... $303,400

904 THOMAS RD................................ LAKELAND......... 9/30/2021......... $550,000

864 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/20/2021..........$303,700

431 HEATHERPOINT DR...................... LAKELAND........ 10/29/2021..........$765,000

1413 EAGLE CREST BLVD..............WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021......... $305,000

2915 PARKWAY................................... LAKELAND.......... 10/6/2021.......... $937,500

175 SUNFISH DR...........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021..........$307,000

4190 WARING RD............................... LAKELAND...........10/7/2021...... $4,250,000

1130 YUMURI ST..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/12/2021.......... $320,700

4194 WARING RD................................ LAKELAND...........10/7/2021...... $4,250,000

417 ADRIEL AVE...........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021......... $330,000

WINTER HAVEN

2851 EAGLE NEST VIEW DR..........WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021......... $348,900 1804 SE 3RD CT...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 9/30/2021..........$375,000

732 MCCOY ST.............................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021........... $62,800

550 BERRY LN..............................WINTER HAVEN......... 9/30/2021..........$375,000

839 CHANNING ST......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021........... $62,800

554 BERRY LN..............................WINTER HAVEN......... 9/30/2021..........$375,000

558 SANCTUARY BLVD................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021........... $64,000

4066 BEDFORD AVE....................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021..........$392,600

963 26TH ST................................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021............$75,000

491 TERRANOVA ST.....................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021......... $395,000

4418 LIMEWOOD ST....................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/12/2021............$79,000

258 LOMA DR..............................WINTER HAVEN......... 9/30/2021.........$400,000

4255 CEDARWOOD ST................WINTER HAVEN.........10/27/2021........... $84,000

136 PARK LN.................................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021......... $465,000

4453 LIMEWOOD ST...................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/22/2021........... $85,000

298 HERNANDO RD....................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021.........$490,000

2223 NW 20TH ST........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021........... $88,000

1226 SAWGRASS DR.....................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/12/2021......... $494,900

2600 LUCERNE PARK RD #518.....WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021........... $95,000

2514 PARTRIDGE DR....................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2021......... $630,000

70 WINTER RIDGE RD..................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/12/2021.......... $103,400

2505 PARTRIDGE DR...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/8/2021.......$1,200,000

400 EL CAMINO DR APT 210.......WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/6/2021............$117,500

203 AVENUE B.............................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021.......$1,300,000

1308 3RD ST.................................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/12/2021........... $119,000

206 AVENUE B.............................WINTER HAVEN...........10/7/2021.......$1,300,000

1789 26TH ST...............................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/4/2021.......... $120,000

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