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Collaborating to Transform Health Care in Polk County AdventHealth and Bond Clinic are teaming up to bring Polk County residents greater access to expert primary care and world-class specialty physicians. Together, we’re reimagining health care to bring compassion and clinical excellence to every patient, every day. It’s a whole new level of whole-person care in one easy-to-navigate network — close to where you live.

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Local, Award Winning Wealth Management Congratulations, Conley Thornhill, CFP®, CIMA® for being named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for the third consecutive year, ranking #33 in Florida!

Conley Thornhill, CFP®, CIMA® Senior Vice President–Wealth Management Financial Advisor conley.thornhill@ubs.com Thornhill Wealth Management UBS Financial Services Inc. 295 First Street South Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-298-3600 Deeply rooted in Polk County, yet backed by the global resources of UBS, Thornhill Wealth Management has over a century of combined experience. We help our clients navigate changing markets, manage the impact of taxes, and avoid pitfalls to building and preserving wealth.

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This month we visit Little Bus Books. You might’ve seen this family-owned and operated business at markets around Lakeland. Find out the story behind the cutest mobile bookshop in the county and where you can find them next.

We also visit local musician Van Plating at her home studio in Lakeland.

Learn about the inspiration for her latest album and what’s next for her.

She’s playing live once in June, details in the story, don’t miss it!

The Lakeland Public Library has submitted some seriously good “summer reads.” They’re the perfect books to take on vacation or to read by the pool.

The Best Of LKLD awards are back! Voting goes from June 1 - July 31. From burgers to yoga, we want to hear from you! Visit havenmagazines.com for a link to the voting site, and celebrate your favorite small businesses by writing them in. Winners will be announced in the September issue of LKLD. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, brothers, and father figures out there!

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BODEGA MARKET REPLACING SILVER RING IN DOWNTOWN LAKELAND

CITY NEGOTIATING WITH AN UNNAMED AIRLINE FOR PASSENGER SERVICE

PUBLIC WILL GET A CHANCE TO COMMENT ON THE ROAD DIET

NEW PLAN DIVIDES LAKELAND INTO THREE U.S. HOUSE DISTRICTS

VIDEO OF DRIVER’S ACT OF KINDNESS GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK

Goodbye Silver Ring. Hello bodega Market. Downtown is getting a food market to serve the growing number of people living there (think NoBay and Mirrorton) and working there (think Summit). Yohansi and Amaury Santana plan to open bodega Market (with a lower-case b) next to their Divicious Cafe at the corner of Main and Tennessee by Thanksgiving. They said they want to partner with local producers to provide Lakeland bread and produce at their convenience-style market. Silver Ring will continue serving Cuban sandwiches and other goodies in the spot until their lease runs out at the end of August, and they are looking for a new location in the downtown area.

The folks at Lakeland Linder International Airport offered a ray of optimism that passenger air service may be coming to Lakeland soon. City officials confirmed that interim Airport Director Kris Hallstrand is negotiating with an unnamed airline for commercial service. Mayor Bill Mutz cautioned that the initial deal may not be as robust as some are hoping for but said he fully expects a second, larger deal to follow. Consultants Voltaire Aviation of Indiana are continuing to work with the city on its airline search at a cost of $37,500 for a six-month period ending in September; Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing is footing half the costs.

It seems that everybody in Lakeland has an opinion on the South Florida Avenue “road diet” test, which has reduced the road from five lanes to three through Dixieland. They’ll have a chance to air their opinions through a Florida DOT survey tentatively scheduled for later this month and a public meeting being held at the RP Funding Center on July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Those comments will contribute to DOT’s decision on what to do next along the Florida Avenue corridor. Initial data from the lane reduction test show that travel times have stayed the same for some time periods and increased for others. Most types of crashes have been reduced.

Rear-end crashes increased, but they are typically less severe, transportation officials say.

Lakeland is divided among three different U.S. Congress districts, under a plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Florida Legislature. Most people who live west of Florida Avenue and U.S. 98 are in District 15, which extends toward Tampa. People living north of I-4 and east of U.S. 98 are in District 11. And those living south of I-4 and east of Florida Avenue are in District 18. U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, will seek re-election in District 18, where he lives. A crowded field vying for the Republican nomination in District 15 includes two well-known Lakeland politicians: former U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross and departing state Sen. Kelli Stargel. Like most of the candidates in the Aug. 23 primary, neither currently lives in the district.

After Amazon driver Asani Anderson delivered a package to a Kathleen home, he stopped to write a message on the sidewalk in chalk: “Amazon is praying for Aubrey. Luv you.” The message was for 8-yearold cancer patient Aubrey Hutson, and it touched her mom’s heart.

She posted doorbell camera video of Anderson writing the message to TikTok, and it went viral, getting 300,000 views in just a few hours.

Anderson was surprised by how far his message spread. When he wrote it, he thought, “I know this is going to warm somebody’s heart today, and that’s all I thought about. I wasn’t thinking that it was going to go anywhere,” he said.

PASSENGER-TURNED-PILOT: ‘THE HAND OF GOD WAS ON THAT PLANE’

MASK RULING PUTS LAKELAND-BRED JUDGE IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

AS SHORT-TERM RENTALS INCREASE, NEIGHBORS SEEK REGULATIONS

SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT: CHALLENGED BOOKS WILL RETURN TO LIBRARY SHELVES

RENTS WERE UP 16.3% IN APRIL OVER A YEAR EARLIER

Lakeland’s hometown hero last month was Darren Harrison. He was relaxing on a Cessna Caravan returning to Florida from a fishing trip in the Bahamas when the pilot lost consciousness and the plane started diving toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Harrison, 39, had no flight training but he sprang to the front of the plane, grabbed the controls and figured out how to right the aircraft. He then took over the radio and contacted Air Traffic Control, where a flight trainer talked him through a safe landing at Palm Beach International Airport. Harrison, vice president at Sunshine Interiors on Drane Field Road, was interviewed for NBC’s TODAY show and told co-host Samantha Guthrie he knew that “the hand of God was on that plane.”

Lakeland also made national news when a federal judge who grew up here issued a ruling that ended mask requirements on airlines, buses and trains nationwide. Kathryn Kimball Mizelle was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida by former President Donald Trump in 2020. The 35-yearold Lakeland native was the 2005 valedictorian at Lakeland Christian School. She ruled in April that the U.S. Center for Disease Control exceeded its authority in mandating masks on public transportation in an effort to check the spread of COVID-19. The Transportation Security Administration immediately ceased enforcing the regulation and airlines made masks optional. In Lakeland, the Citrus Connection also made masks optional on its buses and other vehicles.

The growth in Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rentals in central Lakeland is emerging as a contentious issue drawing debate on Facebook and an upcoming workshop by the City Commission. Billy Townsend, president of the Lake Morton Neighborhood Association, told city commissioners that the nearly 200 short-term rentals in the 33801 and 33803 ZIP codes are changing the nature of neighborhoods around Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth and Dixieland. He asked whether the city has the power or appetite to issue regulations. Commissioners want to learn more about the issue and asked their staff to set up a workshop. Stay tuned.

The 16 books that had been challenged as inappropriate for youth should be returned to Polk public school library shelves, schools Superintendent Frederick Heid has determined. But several of the books will not go back to elementary or middle school shelves, based on the recommendations of two committees that reviewed the books. The books will not be re-shelved until the school district develops an opt-in, opt-out system, which is expected to be finalized this summer. County Citizens Defending Freedom, which called for the books’ removal, has said it will consider taking legal action.

Residential rents in Lakeland rose an average 16.3% during the last year, according to information compiled by Rent Hub; the organization compared changes in median rents between April 2021 and April 2022.

The lowest median rents — $1,620 per month — were in the central city ZIP code of 33801, which includes downtown and areas to the east.

The highest were found in the southside ZIP codes of 33811 and 33813, where median rents were reported at $2,049 and $2,050 per month respectively.

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DAD DESERVES A BEER FATHER’S DAY JUNE 19

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FAMILY FUN DAY

WILEY COLLECTIVE: A REMEMBERANCE June 5, 2 pm at Swan Brewing. The beloved Wiley Christopher Widner passed away just over a year ago, and some of his recent bandmates wanted to have a celebration of life for him. Wiley was the long-time host of the Open Mic nights and sometimes brought his full band.

He was friendly to all and is so very missed. Join us and the music dedicated to him by his friends.

RODIN: CONTEMPLATION & DREAMS

June 1 - Nov. 30. Plan ahead: know your evacuation routes, shelter locations, and have a supply kit ready. Identify people that might need extra help, make sure your insurance policies are up to date, and make a plan for your pets including food, medications, etc.

Find a full list of supplies you might need at www.ready.gov/kit.

The Lakeland Flying Tigers are a Single-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and will play 15 home games in June. Watch the game at the Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. This month the Tigers play the Bradenton Marauders, Daytona Tortugas, and the Fort Myers Mussels. milb.com/lakeland

June 4, 9 am - 1 pm at the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County.

This is a family-friendly community event with free food, gifts, music, and activities celebrating today’s children who will be tomorrow’s future. Activities include face painting, train rides, magic shows, and K-9 demonstrations. Miss Lakeland 2022 and Lady Liberty will be there, too! lakelandgov.net

POLK PRIDE WEEK

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FATHER’S DAY

June 11 - 18 in Polk County. Pride Week festivities include Pride on Tap at Swan Brewing, Pride for Youth at Skate World in Lakeland, Pride in Faith at Beacon Hill Fellowship, Pride Weekend Kickoff at The Parrot, Pride in the Park at Munn Park, and Pride After Dark at The Parrot to close out the week. Find the full schedule online at polkpridefl.com.

This is an annual small works art show featuring 40 local artists creating on a 4-inch by 4-inch canvas. The exhibition “Cultivating Cultural Gardens” will be at the Mulberry Cultural Center from June 16 to July 29.

The show opens with an artist’s reception on June 16 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Mulberryculturalcenter.com

June 19. Honor your dad, grandpa, or whoever the father figure is in your life. Celebrate at home or at one of the many Father’s Day events happening around Polk County. Because it’s Father’s Day, we’ll leave you with this Dad Joke: Where do boats go when they get sick? To the dock.

REMEMBERING THE 49

Celebrated as the greatest sculptor of the 19th century, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) gave the world a new appreciation for the beauty of the bronze sculpture. See more than 40 of Rodin’s works filling the Museum’s main galleries. This incredible exhibition brings one of art history’s most famous and most renowned French masters to Lakeland. June 25 - Oct. 30. polkmuseumofart.org

June 10, 7 pm at ART/ifact. Join Golden Wild Florals and friends to remember the 49 who lost their lives on 6/12/16 at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando. Help create 49 floral hearts to be installed at the National Pulse Memorial as part of the onePulse Foundation’s Remembrance Ceremony for families of the 49, survivors, and first responders. RSVP at goldenwildflorals.com.

POLK AT NITE June 30, 5 - 8 pm at the Polk Museum of Art. An exclusive cocktail party with access to featured exhibits, craft cocktails & small bites by Cob & Pen, and music by DJ Jenks. First drink free, cash bar after free drink redemption. Interested in becoming a Museum member?

Combine your Polk at Nite ticket with a membership to enjoy the museum all year long! centralfloridatix.com

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Upcoming Shows The Alter Eagles - June 10th The Alter Eagles play all of the Eagles classics, as well as songs from the newer albums.

Craft Beer Crawl Downtown - June 16th Come explore HIstoric Downtown Winter Haven while sampling specialty craft beer & bites!

Polk @ Nite - June 30th Bring your friends for an exclusive cocktail party with a first look at Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams at Polk Museum of Art.

Burlesque at the Social - July 2nd Join us for classic burlesque and vintage revue at the Social in Winter Haven!

Classic Rock Legacy Presents: Abbey Road - July 23rd

Join Classic Rock Legacy as they perform The Beatles’ Abbey Road album live, in it’s entirety!

WhistleStop Winter Haven - Aug. 4th The Winter Haven Chamber holds the Whistle Stop political rally to allow our community to mingle with local candidates.

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ORLANDO TOP 10 EPCOT INT’L FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL The International Flower & Garden Festival is at Epcot throughout June. Stroll through gardens and admire topiary sculptures of Disney characters, discover unique food, limitededition merchandise, and live concerts at the America Gardens Theatre. You must reserve tickets in advance, full schedule online. disneyworld.disney.go.com

AIRPLANE! June 19, 12:30 pm at the Enzian in Maitland. Treat your dad and the important men in your life to a delicious BBQ buffet, beer, and the movie, “Airplane!” (1980).

When the passengers and crew of a jet are incapacitated due to food poisoning, a rogue pilot with a drinking problem must cooperate with his ex-girlfriend turned stewardess to bring the plane to a safe landing. Purchase tickets in advance, VIP experience available. enzian.org/film/airplane

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BIONIC ME

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Throughout June at the Orlando Science Center. Visitors will be able to use the power of their minds to move a ball, which can create opportunities for people with mobility impairments. You can also use a gesture interface to manipulate a robot arm, use night vision to see in the dark or explore how technology can provide camouflage and make you invisible. Learn how tech changes the human experience. osc.org

Every Wednesday and Friday at the Mead Botanical Garden with certified Tai Chi for Health Master Trainer Tony Garcia. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise program that is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tai Chi is derived from martial arts and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing which enhance physical health and emotional well-being. meadgarden.org

June 5-12 at different Orlando venues. The games will unite more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean and 125,000 spectators. Special Olympics athletes display remarkable abilities not only on the field but in all areas of life. By celebrating their dedication and perseverance, we become champions for a more inclusive world.

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June 7 - 12 at the Dr. Phillips Center. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Featuring awardwinning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. drphillipscenter.org

DEF LEPPARD & MOTLEY CRUE

KRAFTWERK 3-D

FLORIDA FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS

FAMILY SUNSET AT THE ZOO

June 19, 7 pm at Camping World Stadium. “The Stadium Tour” also features Poison and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. One of only two stops in Florida, get ready to go back in time to the 80s for some hair band love. Pull out your spandex, buy some hair spray and purchase your tickets in advance. campingworldstadium.com

June 22, 8:30 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk 3-D concerts are a true “Gesamtkunstwerk—a total work of art.” The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider.

In recent years, Kraftwerk has returned full circle back to its origins within the Düsseldorf art scene of the late Sixties. Purchase tickets in advance. drphillipscenter.org

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June 23 - 26 at the Winter Park Playhouse. A four-day event that showcases six brand-new, neverbefore-produced musical works and brings together writers and composers with patrons, press, producers, and directors. The first act or one-hour version of each musical will be fully read and sung, without staging, by varying casts of professional actors and musicians. winterparkplayhouse.org

June 24, 5 - 8 pm at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford. On the fourth Friday of each month, enjoy inflatable games, music, and more as you stroll around the Zoo. They’ll reopen the gates at 5 pm for guests to enjoy exploring the Zoo, and music in the WhartonSmith Tropical Splash Ground until sunset. Purchase ticket in advance. centralfloridazoo.org

TAMPA TOP 10 BOOK CLUB

CUBAN PATHWAYS

Every Sunday in June at 3 pm, watch these classic movies on the big screen at the Tampa Theatre. June 5 - West Side Story (sing-a-long); June 12 - Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope; June 19 - In the Heat of the Night; June 26 - Fail Safe. Doors open at 2 pm, purchase general admission tickets in advance. tampatheatre.org

June 7, 6:30 - 8 pm. Armature Works’ monthly series in partnership with Oxford Exchange. Join them and enjoy small bites and wine, as well as open discussions on a wide range of novels led by Oxford Exchange.

Tickets include small bites provided by vendors within Heights Public Market as well as wine provided

by Bar AW. June will feature the novel “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee. Purchase tickets in advance. armatureworks.com

RESTAURANT WEEK

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

BACKSTREET BOYS

OPERA TAMPA OUTLOUD

June 16 - 26, at participating Tampa Bay area restaurants.

Enjoy a multiple-course prix fixe menu and exclusive pricing on Garrison Brothers whiskey, Prescription Vineyards wine, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and more.

This year, a portion of proceeds benefit Feeding Tampa Bay. Find complete details and all of the participating restaurants at tampabayrestaurantweek.com.

June 19, 7:30 - 9 pm, Arts Legacy Remix on the Riverwalk Stage at the Straz Center. On June 19th, 1865, the enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were set free, which officially ended slavery in America. This evening celebration includes spoken remembrances, writings of historical importance, and original performances of music, poetry, and dance. This is a free event, reservations required. strazcenter.org

June 21, 7:30 pm at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater. The original boys are back! Watch AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell perform. The Backstreet Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling boy band of all time and one of the world’s best-selling music artists.

Purchase tickets in advance. fairgroundsamphitheatre.com

June 24 - 26 at the Jaeb Theater.

Come as you are for a fabulously good time as Opera Tampa celebrates Pride. Featuring the Kween of the performing arts, and beyond, this performance will leave you singing out loud.

Opera Tampa is the resident opera company of the David A. Straz, Jr., Center for the Performing Arts. strazcenter.org

Exhibition throughout June at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Taíno Indians, enslaved Africans, Chinese laborers, and pastelwearing U.S. tourists all traveled to and from Cuba over the last 500 years. Cuban Pathways tells the stories of those individuals that shaped the island’s modern history. Presented in English and Spanish, open daily from 10 am - 5 pm. Purchase tickets in advance. tampabayhistorycenter.org

SUMMER CLASSICS

MIMOSAS & MANATEES

PICKLEBALL 101

June 11 & 18 at the Tampa Zoo. Sip a mimosa, eat a light breakfast and watch the manatees swim. Get an exclusive look into the life-saving work that takes place every day at the Manatee Critical Care Center, one of only four critical care centers in the US for injured, orphaned, and sick manatees. You must register in advance. zootampa.org/ breakfast-with-animals

June 14, Pickleball 101 is on the second Tuesday of every month from 6 - 7 pm at Coquina Key Park, 3595 Locust St SE. in St. Pete. The pickleball courts are on the west side of the parking lot. All ages and levels welcome. Admission is free.

Class is provided by Robert Eanell, IPTPA Certified Instructor. Find more healthy activities and info at healthystpetefl.com.

RINGO STARR & ALL-STARR BAND June 26, 7:30 pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Legendary ex-Beatle Ringo Starr returns with his All-Starr Band to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the first time since 2014.

Fans can expect to hear a jukebox worth of Ringo’s classics such as “Photograph,” “A Little Help From My Friends,” and “Yellow Submarine,” plus songs from his 20th studio album, “What’s My Name.” rutheckerdhall.com

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Little Bus Books In his 2000 memoir, “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft,” Stephen King calls books a “uniquely portable magic.” It seems only fitting to purchase such ‘portable magic’ in a bookshop of the same vein – perhaps we’ll call it ‘uniquely mobile magic.’ Little Bus Books is a mobile bookshop offering new and used books for middle grades, young adults, and adults. The family-owned and operated shop aims to provide “curated book selections based on broadening cultural perspectives through customers’ existing interests.”

Bus Books last summer when they stumbled upon a 1953 VaKaShunette camper trailer. “We were glad we did tent to table so we could figure out what fit best in the market spot,” said Lynsey. Michael agreed that they now had proof of concept and described selling out of the bus as “almost like a light switch came on.” Lynsey credits Michael, who has his M.B.A., with helping to get Little Bus Books off the ground, or rather, on the road. “His knowledge was the reason we were able to set up the business so quickly,” she said.

Michael and Lynsey Pippen met in college at Louisiana Tech University. After college, the two married and settled in Ruston, Louisiana. Five years ago, Michael’s job brought them to Florida, where he is now Director of Business Development for a global irrigation manufacturer. Lynsey is a speech therapist and special educator. She earned her doctorate in special education and taught at the college level before moving to the Sunshine State.

When the Pippens adopted their sons, Nolan, age 12, and Luke, 13, ten years ago, she took her speech therapy online, where she continued to teach until last January.

Inside, the vintage camper gives way to a cozy book nook with a selection of reads curated by Lynsey Pippen. Though they love books, the Pippens wouldn’t describe themselves as voracious readers. “I think that helped to build our brand,” Lynsey said.

“Everyone assumes that every bookseller reads every book they have in their bookstore.” That’s a lot of pressure for a wouldbe reader to ask some all-knowing word-wizard for a book recommendation. Little Bus Books makes the experience less intimidating with its smaller, tightly-curated offerings. Lynsey notes Little Bus Books isn’t for the “avid reader who knows exactly what they want to read.” She said, “We like to think of ourselves as helping you find the book you didn’t know you needed.”

Moving to Lakeland, the Pippens liked the electricity crackling within the local small business scene and had in mind to be further immersed in it. “We had this idea of how we wanted to be a part of the community but didn’t really have a good business to do it with,” Michael said.

“I don’t know how she does it,” Michael said in awe of his wife.

“Lynsey has a great style and a great eye.” Though he knew her vision for the bus would be a hit – both the style and substance – he wondered how and where they would find the right books for their selection, thinking a vast knowledge of books and literature was a must. “I don’t think that’s the case anymore,” he said. Curation soon revealed itself to be another of Lynsey’s gifts.

Michael described Lynsey as a creative who enjoys being around people. “We’re not artists by any stretch of the imagination, but she has a very good eye for it,” he said. “That’s translated to the books, one hundred percent. She knows what people like.”

The Pippens have always loved going to bookstores, especially on vacation when they could spend hours perusing the shelves.

Each year, the couple travels to a different state to celebrate their anniversary – a tradition they’ve dubbed “50 states in 50 years.” During a 2020 trip to Kansas, their mobile bookshop dream began to take shape. A bookstore seemed a communitycentered endeavor that could forge the connections they were looking to make. “On the way home and over the next six months, we would just write down ideas, but never thinking, ‘this year,’” Lynsey said. As fate (and a call to the farmers market) would have it, Little Bus Books would indeed start within a year.

“One of the biggest challenges is determining our audience before we get to the market,” said Lynsey. By frequenting markets like the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market, Bandit Market, Winter Haven Farmers Market, and Buena Market, the Pippens are learning what their customers like to read. Lynsey notes that determining eye-catching covers and riveting reads suited to her local customer base is ‘a fun challenge.’

BROADENING CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES Little Bus Books debuted on May 1, 2021, at the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market. “We started with a tent and a table and some of our favorite books,” Lynsey said. Friends and family donated books and came to shop to support Little Bus Books. “We said, ‘It’ll be a success when the first stranger buys a book,’” said Lynsey, who remains friends with that ‘first stranger.’

Vacation was the only time the pair could spend hours browsing bookshelves for the perfect read. Everyday life didn’t afford them that. “That’s how we developed the Little Bus on a smaller scale, being more intentional about what we put in the bus rather than just having lots of books for people to dig through,” Lynsey said. Little Bus Books was developed with farmers markets and

The mobile bookshop didn’t go on wheels until last October.

They began looking for the perfect ‘bus’ to house Little

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community events in mind. The Pippens aim not to overwhelm their customers with a daunting selection of books but to curate some 40-60 books and help steer customers toward texts most suited to their reading tastes. And for those who do like to dig through books, Lynsey welcomes them to rifle through the Little Bus Books cabinets and crannies, where they house inventory.

authors or certain books. The experience is what they’re buying, and we hope that everything in there, we’ve vetted enough that it’s all good.”

BOOK CRAWL Some of the community connections the Pippens have made are with other local booksellers. “We like that there are numerous booksellers [in the area],” said Lynsey. The Little Bus Book cofounder likened it to a choice of coffee shop or lunch spot – each bringing a different experience to the table. Little Bus Books linked up with fellow Lakeland booksellers a few months ago for the first of what looks to be an annual book crawl. The 2022 Lakeland Book Crawl was held during the week leading up to Independent Bookstore Day (always the last Saturday in April) and involved Little Bus Books, Pressed, Inklings, Bookends Used Books, Crash Bookshop, and Unbound Bookery.

Upon first inspection of Little Bus Books, one will notice the variety – new and used, fiction and nonfiction, genre, author, origin, and publication date. “That’s an intentional piece of the business, too,” Michael said. “We want to have everybody represented there. […] We’re trying to broaden cultural perspectives.”

Michael used a book on hiking as an example of how they may help someone select a title within their tastes but perhaps outside of what they’re used to reading. “What is like that, but maybe the characters are a little different, or the author has a little different background, so she writes with a different perspective?”

That doesn’t mean they don’t have a few good lazy beach reads or cozy mysteries on hand – because sometimes you just need a little brain candy. “We put stuff in there that we really love,” Michael said. “I like a lot of memoirs from famous people. I find that super entertaining. […] I probably try to get Lynsey to put too many memoirs in,” he smiled at his wife.

According to Michael and Lynsey, the book crawl was a success.

“Every bookstore, all week long, had above average across the board – in terms of response, activity on social media, and people coming in buying books,” said Michael. “Everybody did a really nice job focusing on what they did differently.”

For their part in the weeklong event, Little Bus Books partnered with PACE Center for Girls. The mobile book shop had its highest sales ever – half of which went to help with the PACE Center for Girls’ library this summer – a nod to their nonprofit efforts.

“People have a lot of choice fatigue, and they like being able to go in there and grab anything off the shelf, and you’ll like all of it,” said Michael. “People don’t come in there and buy certain

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Both Nolan and Luke have high-functioning autism and interact with and experience the world differently. The social environment at the market has been to their benefit, said their parents.

Extrovert Nolan has been able to experience independence, like going to the food truck by himself. The more reserved of the two, Luke has started greeting people at the markets, whereas he wouldn’t talk to strangers before.

Little Bus Books is a family operation, and every co-founding member has a title. Chief content officer Lynsey “serves as the head organizer and reading researcher.” President Michael is more of a “behind the scenes guy.” Son Luke serves as operations manager, helping out with heavy lifting, but says his main job with the book shop “is to make sure all employees are happy and fed!” Communications director Nolan is described as a “social butterfly” and says his job is to “make sure that our customers get the attention they deserve!”

“I also think having our boys out there is teaching our society around us as well,” said Lynsey. “Having the boys out there shows people that they are human too. Someone may say something ‘weird,’ or you may not understand exactly what they said because they have some speech difficulties, but guess what – they live in your world too, and they’re right here in your community and your farmers market. [...] I think it not only helps our boys, it not only brings together our family, […] but it’s also helping our community to see that we include everybody.”

Both Luke and Nolan have special needs. “One thing we wanted this business to be from the very beginning is something they could be a part of,” said Michael. Being market merchants provides the boys with variety in their perspective roles. From interacting with customers to cashing out purchases, the Pippens feel learning these skills is important and can translate into other opportunities for the boys.

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“I think we’re finding that there are two sets of people learning here,” said Lynsey of her sons and society at large. She notes that tending to the Little Bus at markets has “helped [her sons] with real-world experience.” The boys are paid for their work and choose how to spend (or save) their money. Foodie Nolan loves to buy treats from the market food vendors. Luke recently saved up for a ‘space jacket’ from the Kennedy Space Center.

“We really wanted to be part of the community,” said Michael.

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like Talbot House, Gospel Village, and the Mission of Winter Haven. “You couldn’t really do that and have a brick and mortar in my mind,” Michael said of their mobile concept.

The Pippens would love to see their No Covers initiative blossom into a full-time nonprofit organization supported by revenues from Little Bus Books’ for-profit market pop-ups.

The future of Little Bus Books will focus on its nonprofit initiatives. “We found how to connect within the community that we would typically connect with because we like that. We like going to the markets. And we’ve met a lot of diverse people there. […] We’ve had to work harder to get outside of those circles a little bit with some of our nonprofit initiatives.”

“That’s the highest goal we have. We’re not trying to push across some initiative. We’re not trying to make everybody read anything,” Michael said. “We are using the books as our platform to get to know people that otherwise we’d have no real interaction with [and] making that very intentional with the hopes that it connects the other part of the community we are already in.”

The Pippens felt the demand for their services was higher outside their circle and asked themselves how they could bring the two together. The bridge between these two sides of the community is through their nonprofit initiative, No Covers. The name is apt and intentional – a play on the idiom “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and on ‘no cover’ as in ‘free of charge.’

Check out their website and social media pages to find out more about Little Bus Books, No Covers, or what market they’ll attend next. You’ll want to ‘book’ it over there to find your next favorite read!

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Little Bus Books has partnered with six area nonprofits, including VISTE, Talbot House, Mission of Winter Haven, Gospel Inc., PACE Center for Girls, and Trinity Apartments of Lakeland, to give away books and make connections with people. “We feel like there’s a larger demand there and probably a larger calling,” Michael said.

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Van Plating Whether underfoot as her mother played hymns and gospel piano, making a beeline towards the music anytime her rock-nroll father picked up a guitar, or sitting in on the bluegrass picking and singing of her grandad and his band of eight brothers – Van Plating has always been ‘home’ within a song. “My mom would say that I sang before I used coherent sentences,” Plating said. “It was just in my DNA, I think.”

In a 2021 interview during AmericanaFest in Nashville, Plating likened instruments to different colors on a song. Her favorite ‘color’ is her voice. “The voice is my obsession because that’s your vehicle for storytelling,” Plating said. Consumed with practicing, she focuses on technique and how her tone may emphasize the lyric. “If I let the vocal fall apart, I’m doing it on purpose. If I’m in falsetto, I’m doing it on purpose.”

Plating has been touring on the heels of the release of her second solo album last fall. The Lakeland-based artist is already writing her third solo album, working toward completing three albums in three years. Radiant and effortless in a flowy white dress and black boots, Plating sat in her living room, overlooking her home studio as she discussed her roots, her favorite novelists, and her own storytelling.

Storytelling is chief in Plating’s music. “My lyric writing is very inspired by contemporary American writers and novelists,” she noted. Plating ‘fills her well’ with writers like Wendell Berry, a Kentucky-based novelist, poet, conservationist, and farmer. “He has that very rooted-in-location and generational language to his work, but he’s also very profound,” she said of Berry.

The works of Annie Dillard and Patti Smith also fill her bookshelves. “I’m re-reading [Smith’s] memoirs right now because I just love her. She’s gifted at taking what you would consider a mundane, everyday moment and making a book out of it.”

VAN’S MUSICAL DNA The indie-Americana solo artist has been a classically trained violinist and singer since childhood. Her instrumental repertoire now includes violin, viola, piano, keyboards, and electric guitar.

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Though Plating’s indie-Americana sound fits her like a good pair of jeans, her musical identity has been a journey. The path there wasn’t the same beeline she’d make for the sound of her dad’s guitar or her grandad’s bluegrass. At first, she hightailed away from that.

co-produced with Bryan Elijah Smith, who played drums, electric guitar, bass and sang background vocals for the record. Plating wrote 50 songs that were paired down into a nine-track album.

She and Smith recorded at his Shenandoah Valley studio over the course of a year. “He threw his heart into it,” Plating said of her co-producer, whom she called one of her dearest friends.

“When I was younger, and I feel like a lot of us do this when you’re in your teens and twenties, you’re trying to do anything but what you grew up with. You want to get as far away from that as you can,” she said. “I wanted to run as far away as I could from bluegrass and folk music and anything my parents listened to.”

“It’s an album about learning how to be okay with not being okay, learning how to find your dance while you’re in a low moment, learning to celebrate through hard times,” said Plating.

Her favorite lyrics on “The Way Down” belong to the bridge in the song “Dirty Frame.” “It captures that arc of being a child and then being a mother, and there’s a vulnerability to that,” she said.

She dug her heels into indie rock for a time, even playing bass for an emo band in the 90s and spending a few years of her twenties listening only to Scandinavian rock. It’s funny to think about now, she says. A relatable sentiment, Plating said her earlier music felt a bit like “forcing an identity.”

A walk along the beach with her then 10-year-old daughter inspired the bridge. “She was just starting to explore those feelings […] of expectation, vulnerability, insecurity, ‘who am I?’ ‘what does it mean?’ And I was having a low day that day. She grabbed my hand while we were walking. We were having this moment of both not being okay but being together in it. That’s the whole feeling in that song.”

That experimentation sticks with her. Plating’s current music forgoes rigidly following the traditional chord structure many Americana artists hold as gospel – not afraid to veer into a sound all hers. She’s made her way home. “That’s how I feel about Americana – I feel like I’ve come home. It makes sense for me to be here,” she said. “There’s so much beauty in taking a step back, examining your roots, and standing on that and pulling in other influences, but not trying to get rid of your DNA.” ON VULNERABILITY AND FINDING YOUR DANCE

I called my daughter She held my hand white like sugar On burning sand started singing through crooked teeth Found our fire On shaky knees

Her last record may be titled “The Way Down,” but it feels like an ascension. Plating’s vocals have an ethereal quality that makes her sound like a sort of Americana angel. Her second full solo album, “The Way Down,” was released last fall and

“That’s my favorite lyric in the whole record because it means the most to me. You can’t grow up untouched by the world. You can’t grow up and avoid insecurity and hard things – you have to push into those things,” Plating said. “Me and my daughter, in

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that moment, that day, were pushing in together, both broken, both weak (her teeth aren’t as crooked as mine, but I thought it was a cool lyric), and just singing our song. I think that’s what my whole trajectory is about, just learning to sing your song because it’ll resonate if you’re being yourself. You don’t have to listen to only Norwegian metal.”

Plating described it as different from anything on which you’ve yet heard her. Instead of starting “from the bottom up,” Plating said, “For her record, I wanted to try something different and start with her vocals. I would give her a little scratch guitar track, start with the vocal, and then base the whole interpretation of the song around her voice. What’s resulted is something very raw and organic. It’s not stripped-down at all, it’s fully produced, but it’s certainly a little edgier and a little less polished than things I’ve done before – very intentionally.”

JAMMING IN THE HOME STUDIO Plating now works out of her rose-red home studio, where she’s also begun producing for other artists. She recently wrapped up tracking on New York-based singer/songwriter liv.’s debut LP, which releases November 4, 2022, with singles preceding. The pair met through Plating’s “The Way Down” co-producer, Bryan Elijah Smith. Plating played at liv.’s outdoor COVID-safe musical festival in May of 2021. “I went up there and really hit it off with liv.,” she said.

Lakeland’s Americana angel has been touring with stops around the south including the Gasparilla Music Festival, Gainesville, Nashville, and Austin. She’ll be playing at Seven C Music in St. Petersburg on June 8 – her last scheduled Florida performance until the fall, with dates to be announced.

Toiling away on her third solo album, which will be entirely selfproduced, Plating hopes to have it tracked before AmericanaFest in September and release it next spring. “It’ll sound kind of live, a little grittier than what I’ve done before. It’ll be me, so it’ll be raw and colorful, and hopefully people will get it – we’ll see,” she said.

Although Plating’s home studio wasn’t entirely set up yet, she had liv. down from New York in January to collaborate. Plating laughed and said, “I had equipment showing up days before she got here. […] It was chaotic but so good.”

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Liv. traveled to Plating’s Lakeland studio twice, tracking sessions in January and May, with the producer even co-writing on the LP. “I love to co-write with people, so that was fulfilling and fun to be in it from when it was a skeleton, not even a full song. She comes in with lyrics and a melody, and then we create this whole architecture around it,” Plating said.

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The Lady on the Wall The Lady on the Wall has stood sentinel over Third Street for almost seven years, watching with piercing eyes and windswept locks of ivy hair; chic, silent, and compelling. She has born witness to a massive revitalization and an artistic revival in this southwest sector of Downtown Winter Haven, the likes of which are only just the beginning. She has watched as businesses like Grove Roots Brewing, The Bike Shop and N+1 Coffee, Barrel 239, Haven Coffee Roasters, and Lucille’s have opened their doors to the community.

Maybe you’ve noticed her while driving through town? Or you’ve stopped to have your photo taken in front of her iconic image. Perhaps you’ve wondered about her origin.

Why is she here? Where did she come from? Who does her hair? The truth is, The Lady on the Wall has quite the story to tell. Hers is a story of beauty, transformation, art, and collaboration, and it is finally ready to be told.

High School in 1997 and moved to Winter Haven shortly after where he has lived for the past 24 years. He intended on enlisting in the military but ended up meeting someone in the cosmetology field and his life took a very different turn. “Hair was certainly not at all on my radar,” Larence continued, “but I was taken with the energy and artistry involved. A large part of the hair industry is definitely a visual art form based around geometry and angles and, of course, color theory.” Larence felt it was a great opportunity and decided to earn his cosmetology license. It was a decision that would quickly lead to owning Spectrum Studio and designing not one, but two locations for the salon.

“When we settled on the [first] location in the arcade on Central across from the Ritz, I was in creative bliss,” said Larence. “The Waddell’s owned the building at the time and asked me to present my plans.” Once the plans were approved, Larence began working on his first large-scale redesign. “I was very into modern and contemporary design, so the direction was already predetermined and natural,” he explained. “In that time there was a blend of inspiration for me: certainly Gene Leedy’s work, and of course Frank Lloyd Wright, also Paul Rudolph, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier.”

It begins with the meeting of two artists: Kenneth Treister, an accomplished Master with a career that spans decades, and William Larence, a young man only beginning to make his way in the art world. Their fateful introduction and ongoing friendship would lead to the first “living mural” in Winter Haven and pave a path for the renaissance to come.

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There was an element of simplicity in his design with a concentration on contrast and details. It was minimalistic and modern and the first of its kind in the area. Larence exposed the original brick bones of the building, used metal and birch wood on the ceiling, smooth and rough-textured concrete throughout, and added pops of color along with his signature greenery arrangements. He created a space that would captivate everyone who entered, including the wife of a renowned artist.

Kenneth Treister is well known in the art scene; a quick Google search of his name reveals a plethora of his works and achievements. On March 5, 1930, the artist was born in Flushing, Queens, and his parents moved to Miami Beach, Florida, shortly after his birth. While he is best known for the Holocaust Memorial he designed, sculpted, and constructed in Miami, his portfolio is vast and extensive.

He is an architect, architectural historian, painter, sculptor, horticulturist, photographer, author, lecturer, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. This prolific artist spent most of his life in Coconut Grove and moved to Central Florida with his wife, Helyne, about twenty years ago, where he continues working at the age of 92. It was Helyne that introduced Treister and Larence by booking an appointment for the artist at Spectrum Studio, a salon owned and designed by Larence. It was an introduction that would eventually become a catalyst for Larence to comprehend his creative potential fully.

THE MEETING Larence first met Treister 17 years ago. “His beautiful wife, Helyne, started coming into the studio from a referral when we were on Central,” Larence said. “She raved about the design of the studio and insisted I meet Ken and booked him an appointment.” Larence was unfamiliar with Treister’s work but looked forward to meeting him as he knew he was an artist and architect. He felt an instant connection. “It wasn’t until after our first interaction and conversation and truly connecting with Ken that I really researched him and was amazed,” he said. From that point on, the two would discuss art every four to six weeks while Larence cut Treister’s hair. “I always had my sketchbook at my station waiting,” recalled Larence. “We would have great conversations about architecture and design, and Ken would always ask for a pencil and a piece of paper to sketch an idea or concept for me based on those conversations.” The two discussed Larence’s plans and ideas for Spectrum Studio’s growth and design moving forward. “He was a great inspiration that I cherished and felt I needed in that moment of my artistic development,” said Larence.

William Larence was born on February 19, 1979, in Winter Haven, Florida. Due to his father’s military career, he spent his youth traveling the globe, living in Las Vegas, Shreveport, and Athens, Greece. Larence visited many historical sites and museums and credits his view of the Parthenon as a young child with igniting an artistic spark in his heart. “I’m completely convinced that these experiences in those formative years have most certainly played a major role in my artistic development and passions,” Larence said.

This development and passion would continue throughout his life.

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perfectly into my visions and designs, especially the largest piece, ‘Rainbow in the Clouds.’ It is made up of nineteen panels of color, showing a blend of the full spectrum. “He’s never displayed that anywhere else,” added Larence, “as if it was meant for the space. Full alignment.” In total, there are nine large, permanent pieces that are now one with the studio, as Treister has donated them to Spectrum for all who walk through to enjoy.

The studio would end up undergoing an expansion and three more remodels before eventually moving to its current location on Third Street; a move that would begin to infuse new life into what was, at the time, a somewhat desolate part of town. Larence had done all the remodels himself, learning and developing as he went. When the decision was made to relocate, Larence said, “It really fell into place with the new location,” and noted the building’s address is the same number as the month and day of his birth, 219. “The Ulches, who were already clients at the time, owned the building,” Larence said. “It had been used for storage but, most recently, a CrossFit gym, so it was pretty open and raw.” It would be his biggest project yet and, in his mind, made way for a greater opportunity. “I felt as Third Street was to become a very hip, energetic street off Central,” he continues. “I presented my plans to the Ulches and again, jumped into action.”

THE LADY With everything well on its way inside the studio, Larence turned his attention outdoors. An exterior wall, hiding a unique courtyard space behind it and perfectly inset between Spectrum and the building next to it, called to him. “I envisioned it to be something very special but didn’t know exactly how it was going to go,” he said. Larence shared this with Treister during one of his visits, and right away, Treister had an idea. “A very unique concept that was created specifically for the salon and our downtown setting,” said Larence, “as Ken always said, ‘inspired by beauty and everything surrounding it.’” Treister brought in a drawing of a woman’s face with living ivy for hair, and Larence was taken with it, instantly knowing it was the right choice.

The renovation took a solid year while Larence maintained his full-time schedule as a stylist, devoting his nights and weekends to the rebuild. The doors opened in December of 2015 to reveal a refined and polished version of Larence’s original vision. “My style and process has definitely evolved over time with my art,” he said, “but I have stayed true to my underlying philosophies with integrating simple materials composed in an organic flow approach, inspired by geometry and even numerology.” Ultimately, Larence created a beautiful salon that also has the feel of an art gallery, with many of Treister’s works on exhibit.

“We planned a day and met at the site to lay it out,” said Larence. They used a graphing method to transfer the image onto the wall, and Larence painted as Treister oversaw the whole process. “I was very nervous that day,” Larence recalled, “rightfully so as a master was sitting at times, watching me paint.” Then, with Treister’s instruction, Larence planted two Creeping Fig plants on either side of the face. For three years, Larence hand-watered them every night. “No one really knew the magic that was to come,”

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explained Larence. “As the vines ascended, I sculpted.” Her tousled tendrils now reach the surrounding walls, creating a dynamic, ever-evolving living mural. Larence has nurtured and maintained her organic tresses from the beginning, trimming them every few months like Winter Haven’s own Edward Scissorhands.

Spectrum Studio in early 2023. An epic evening is promised.

In addition, Larence is working with local companies to develop ideas for the community moving forward. Bud Strang, President of Six/Ten, said, “We’re big fans of The Lady on the Wall. We are in discussions at Six/Ten with Bill [Larence] about some additional art installations Downtown. We are big believers in public art and believe it’s an important component in any downtown development project.” Strang added, “We like what Bill’s doing.” The feeling is certainly mutual as Larence said of Six/Ten, “They are passionately committed to the awesome growth of Downtown and adding every detail to heighten the experience for everyone visiting to enjoy.”

Since her creation, The Lady on the Wall has watched Third Street transform. What was once quiet and deserted has become energized and bustling. Businesses continue to spring up and thrive, new murals have appeared, and there is even a flourishing weekly farmers market. With all of this bringing more and more foot traffic, countless people have stopped to take photos with her and admire her beauty.

Larence plans to attach a QR code to the mural that will link to his website, which he is developing with a local company, where people can share their photos, both recent and past.

Larence said, “I have been deeply inspired and greatly humbled by witnessing the effect she’s had on our downtown community.”

While it is still too soon to give any concrete details, there are undoubtedly some exciting projects on the way; synergy like this will continue to add allure and culture to our city.

“I have learned a lot about synergy over the last several years from Ken,” Larence said. “It’s powerful.” Synergy is the concept of two or more forces working together so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. “I have felt that on a deep level with The Lady on the Wall and my relationship with Ken,” said Larence, “and my mind has been very much expanded by this experience.”

Through this experience and connection, Larence found the ability to fully spread his wings, and now, the sky is the limit.

THE FUTURE Over the past year, Larence has undergone some significant life changes and been inspired to devote more of his time and energy to new artistic ventures. He is announcing a partnership with Spectrum Studio and the Ulches to bring exciting things and new retail. This will allow the artist more time to pursue his passion. Larence is currently working on a “magical,” one-of-a-kind project at Mountain Lake, and simultaneously designing an art installation that will act as a backdrop for Spirit and the Cosmic Heart’s performance at The Ritz Theatre this August. Larence is also planning his first solo exhibition, Project Kaleidoscope, to be held at

The Lady on the Wall will surely be watching for the beauty to come.

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Our Noire Kitchen Sometimes, it takes an element outside of our control to spur us into pursuing our dreams and reaching for the things we’ve always wanted. This element can challenge everything we think we know, turn our lives upside down, and lay waste to years of planning. For people like Laures and Kadean Dockery, owners of Our Noire Kitchen, this can be the tipping point for something truly amazing.

“Our Noire Kitchen was unofficially on my mind for years,” Laures said. “I was unfulfilled and discontent at practically every job I’ve ever had. I constantly wondered what my ‘why’ was.

How could I make an impact? I wanted to wake up on Mondays and actually look forward to going to work.” Then, one day, she randomly thought out loud to Kadean, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we had our own food truck?” Over the course of the time that followed, she would daydream with him about what they would call it, what kind of food they would serve, and what sort of equipment they would need.

The Dockerys’ pivotal moment came in the form of a global pandemic. The entire world had shut down, and like so many others, they found themselves in an unexpected situation.

Kadean, furloughed from Disney after 13 years, felt doubt about his job security, and Laures, two months away from earning her MBA, realized any job opportunities this degree would offer were suddenly put on hold. “It was a strange time,” recalled Laures, “but I knew for the first time ever, my husband, son, and I got to be home together all day, every day until the world resumed. So we did things we always wanted to do, but didn’t have the time to.” This included turning a longtime dream into a reality.

Kadean was receptive but also apprehensive, with lots of technical questions about how it would happen. He worked at Disney for 13 years and hoped to get promoted. It is no secret that Laures is a massive fan of her husband’s cooking. (She even took a food photography class to better capture his culinary creations!) She believed in him so much that she was convinced he should resign if he wasn’t promoted by his next anniversary. “I told him he was too talented,” she said. Then, in March of 2020, the pandemic hit, everything changed, and Our Noire Kitchen was born.

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When the decision was finally made to bring Our Noire Kitchen to life, Laures said, “We adopted a mentality very early on which was ‘use what you currently have to get started.’ God cannot bless what you don’t start. We didn’t get caught up in what we didn’t have. We just did our best and slowly upgraded along the way.”

Kadean was born in Ft. Lauderdale but traveled to Jamaica often to visit family there. Throughout his teens, he would spend his summers at his grandparents’ restaurant in Kingston, Doc’s Jerk Centre, where he learned how to prepare delicious Caribbean dishes and developed an understanding of the love and care that went into them. He moved to Haines City in 2007 and graduated early from Ridge Community High School. Soon after, he applied at Disney and would spend the next 13 years there acquiring different skills that would prepare him for Our Noire Kitchen. He developed speed and organization, learned to manage high volume, and lead a kitchen. Ultimately though, Kadean said, “My wife’s love for food is what inspired me to creatively experiment with new dishes at home.”

They began by offering private chef services and catering drop-offs. Laures said, “Our private chef service allows clients to have full control over the menu while having a five-star dining experience in the comfort of their home or Airbnb.” They added meal prep solutions, including various plant-based, paleo, and keto options, which can be portioned individually or feed an entire family. They also have a massive pit smoker, which they typically use for Caribbean items and barbeque, and for stepping out of the box with new, unexpected dishes like their pork belly fried rice and coffee-rubbed steak and eggs. “With the pit smoker,” Laures said, “we began applying to farmers markets and community events.” They eventually joined Catapult (an entrepreneurial center in Lakeland), which allowed them to get fully licensed.

Laures was born and raised in Miami and moved to St. Pete as an undergraduate. She bounced around a series of quick-service food jobs until she earned a degree in Hospitality Management, which led to jobs at two different Hilton properties and eventually a position as a Slots Supervisor at Hard Rock Casino. She met Kadean at a party in 2014 while living in Tampa, and the couple married four years later. She has since earned her MBA. Due to the convenient location, they decided to buy their first home in Central Florida. Laures said, “We needed a comfortable midpoint [between Hard Rock and Disney], and that’s how we ended up here!”

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into collaborating with other small businesses and hosting their own pop-ups. Laures said, “This allows us to deliver alternative, creative culinary experiences in the Winter Haven and Lakeland areas.” They host a monthly “Taste of Brunch” event at the Poor Porker in Lakeland and offer Caribbean cuisine every second Saturday at Reggae Night with Fire Light Reggae there as well. They have done several brunch pop-ups at Haven Coffee Roasters in Winter Haven and are starting a new series called “Tasty Tuesday” with a rotating menu at Catapult.

Wings which are smoked, fried, then drenched in a caramel sriracha sauce, while Laures loves their oxtail grilled cheese with arugula, Havarti, red onion jam, and roasted red pepper sauce. They are constantly experimenting with new, exciting food combinations because, Laures said, “At the end of the day, we love to intrigue you with the ingredients and blow your mind when you taste it.”

The Dockerys have a few exciting opportunities in the works at new venues, breweries, and coffee shops in Polk County, and they hope to have a food truck in the near future. Eventually, they would love to acquire a physical location but not in the traditional sense. “We have some creative experiences in mind!”

Laures hinted. Whatever the future holds for Our Noire Kitchen, one thing is certain. This couple has found their very own recipe for success: talent mixed with hard work, topped with the ability to inspire each other, and a heaping side of faith.

As for the food, if you happen to follow them on social media or have been lucky enough to catch one of their pop-ups, you will understand that words like “mouthwatering,” “scrumptious,” and “delectable” just do not seem big enough for a proper description. At one of their Treasured Olive demos, they showcased pan-seared scallops over a roasted sage butternut squash puree topped with a walnut bacon crumble. More recently, at their Star Wars-themed brunch pop-up at Haven Roasters, “May the Fork Be with You,” they offered the Five Leia Breakfast Sandwich, an English muffin layered with their homemade bourbon blueberry jam, special breakfast patties, barbequed pork belly, sharp cheddar cheese, and a fried egg.

Fan favorites include staples like creamy gouda grits and sixcheese mac n’ cheese. Kadean’s favorite is their Double Love

Our Noire Kitchen ournoirekitchen.com FB @ournoirekitchen IG @ournoirekitchen

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Painkiller 3 ounces dark rum 2.5 ounces pineapple juice 1-ounce orange juice 1-ounce coconut cream Fruit for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and all ingredients. Shake well, strain into a glass with fresh ice, and garnish.

Ages 21+ please drink responsibly.

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BEST OF 2022 VOTE NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE This is the 3rd year for our Best Of LKLD awards! Every year we ask YOU, our readers, to vote for your favorite small businesses. From pizza to plumbing, we want to know who you think is the best of Lakeland. We tally the votes in August and announce the winners in a special September issue of LKLD. Good luck to all!

Don’t see a category you think should be on the ballot? Let us know.

However, we tend to stay away from businesses where we can’t fill a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Why do we do this? To celebrate the entrepreneurs, the dreamers, the doers, the people that make our community great!

There are no nominations. This is a people’s choice award; simply fill in the blank with your choice.

You have to fill in at least 20 questions with legitimate choices.

Each IP address can vote up to four times, ballot stuffers will be tossed.

Own a business? Encourage your customers to vote for you!

Voting goes from June 1 to July 31.

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Compiled by the staff of the Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland

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Check Me Out ;) ONE ITALIAN SUMMER

By Rebecca Serle Still reeling from her mother’s death, Carol embarks on their mother-daughter trip to Positano, Italy alone, where she encounters her mother in the flesh at 30 years old. She must reconcile the mother who knew everything with this young woman who does not yet have a clue.

THE PARIS APARTMENT

By Lucy Foley

YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY

By Akwaeke Emezi

Arriving in Paris to stay with her brother Ben, Jess learns that he has gone missing. To find him, she starts digging into his life, realizing even though she has come to the City of Lights to escape her past, it’s his future hanging in the balance.

Learning how to feel joy while healing from loss, Feyi Adekola starts dating the perfect guy but discovers she has feelings for someone else who is offlimits and must decide just how far she is willing to go for a second chance at love.

THE CARTOGRAPHERS

By Peng Shepherd

THE NINETIES: A BOOK

By Chuck Klosterman

GALLANT

By V. E. Schwab

When her estranged father is found dead with a seemingly worthless map hidden in his desk, cartographer Nell Young soon discovers the map is extremely valuable. And that a mysterious collector will stop at nothing to destroy it and anyone who gets in the way.

Remember the 90s? Think you have that decade sized up neatly in your rearview mirror?

Think again! Blending cultural observation and historical clue gathering, Klosterman teases out the zeitgeist of a deceptive era, one surprise connection after another.

Olivia Prior has grown up at the grim Merilance School for Girls with no past except her one treasure, her mother’s journal. When a letter invites her to come home to the ruinous manor, Gallant, she seizes the chance to find out about her family.

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UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR

By T.J. Klune When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead. But even in death, he’s not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.

PRETTY PERFECT KITTY CORN

By Shannon Hale & Leuyen Pham Unicorn is perfect. Everybody thinks so. He yearns to look the way everyone thinks he should.

But when a fumble makes Unicorn feel like a big, ugly goof, he can’t help but wonder: If he’s not absolutely perfect and majestic all the time, will Kitty even want to be his best friend anymore?

THE SUITE SPOT

By Trish Doller Moving across the country to an island on Lake Erie for a manager position at a brewery, single mother Rachel instead finds a handsome, moody man who offers her the chance to help build a hotel – and rebuild her own life – from the ground up.

KATT LOVES DOGG

By James Patterson During a family reunion at the Eastern Wilderness Reserve, adventurers and expert trackers Molly the katt and Oscar the dogg must outsmart the rule-makers when two of their cousins run away together.

JUNE CALENDAR 2022

entire week for yellow tag - 75% off yellow tag on Saturday. Any month that has a 5th week and Saturday is Mystery Week. At the Salvation Army Family Store in Winter Haven, you will find great deals on clothing, furniture, household goods, books, electronics and much more! Your purchase and donations directly funds our programs (Women’s & Children Shelter, Community Feedings, Youth & Character-Building Programs, etc.) We thank you for shopping at the Salvation Army!

*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.

CIRO’S SWEET TOOTH DESSERT TOUR When: June 01, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Explore the sweeter side of Winter Haven, Florida! Muffins, Cupcakes, Pies, and more! Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. This tour is perfect for kids of all ages! 48 hours advance ticket purchase is required in order for the tour to run. Email info@winterhavenfoodtours. com.

HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS When: June 01, 2022 ready.gov/kit Plan ahead: Know your evacuation routes.

Make sure insurance policies, ID, etc. are up to date. Identify Seniors and people with disabilities in your neighborhood/family that may need extra help. Have a plan for your pets: food, medication, pet-friendly shelter locations, etc. Create a hurricane supply kit before you actually need it. (Stores will be busy, supplies limited at the time of a storm). Find a full list of what you might need at the website above. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 - Nov. 30.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: ADAM BASS When: June 01 - 10, 2022 Where: Mulberry Cultural Center 103 E Canal St., Mulberry “Land of the Long Water” Photographic Exhibition of the works of Adam Bass. May 5 - June 10. Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm.

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“SUMMERTIME CITRUS” When: June 01 - Aug. 27, 2022 Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales cityoflakewales.com This exhibit is a timeline of the important development of the citrus industry in Lake Wales, along with a citrus and crate label showcase.

Memorabilia, industrial machines, professional items, and citrus labels from the Lake Wales History Museum, and collection of twenty-four citrus labels from the Museum of Florida History that represent the thousands used in Florida between the late 1800s and the 1960s will be on display. 863-676-1759 FREE TO BE ME When: June 01 - 12, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Artwork by Polk County Students Grades 3 through 5. 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.

COLOR OF THE WEEK When: June 01, 2022 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 927 6th Street NW, Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every week a new color!! Get great discounts on already great prices. Week 1 : Red Tag 50% off entire week for red tag - 75% off red tag on Saturday. Week 2 : Green Tag - 50% off entire week for green tag - 75% off green tag on Saturday. Week 3 : Blue Tag - 50% off entire week for blue tag - 75% off blue tag on Saturday. Week 4 : Yellow Tag - 50% off

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club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or email: lisa.kolesar@lakelandgov.net.

TRIVIA NIGHT When: June 01, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Free to play - prizes to win at general knowledge trivia tonight with Hold On I Know This Nick!

FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON When: June 01, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate Baseball.

WINTER HAVEN BEER SPIRITS AND GHOST WALKING TOUR When: June 01, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Enjoy beer, spirits, and spooky stories on this haunted ghost walking tour in downtown Winter Haven. We will visit a Vaudeville theatre, and a few restaurants and bars who’s owners and patrons have unfinished business.Learn about the ghosts of Polk County and enjoy delicious beer/whiskey samples and small plated appetizers. More info online.

KIDS YOGA When: June 01, 2022 | 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven A kids yoga series for 6-12 years old. This class will encourage fun, movement, mindfulness and an introduction to meditation.$5/class.

863-224-2311 BOOKS THAT TEACH BOOK CLUB When: June 01, 2022 | 11:30 a.m.

Where: Unfiltered Coffee 160 S. Broadway Ave, Bartow This is a women’s Christian book club of all ages and backgrounds that meets the first Wednesday of every month. The current book is titled “Aging With Grace.” The Lord intends for us to flourish in every season of our lives. No matter your current age, it is quite possible to age with as much grace as the Lord intends!

Come flourish with us! This book club is led by the author of “Lessons From a Bald Chick.”

For more Information contact mbhall3180@ gmail.com. All are welcome. Email to reserve your spot.

GUIDED KAYAK ECO TOUR When: June 02, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Lake Crago Park 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland lakelandgov.net *Call or email to register and reserve a kayak in advance, 863-834-2215. Discover some of Lakeland’s precious natural resources on a guided eco-kayaking adventure with staff from Lakes & Stormwater and Parks & Recreation.

Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty and paddle along a 1.5-mile tour that begins on the north side of Lake Parker. This route takes you through a serene canal with the last part of the journey stretching across Lake Crago and winding up at the beautiful Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex.

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

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com 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. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance.Email questions to info@winterhavenfoodtours.com.

UAW MID FLORIDA RETIREE COUNCIL When: June 02, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: UAW Drop In Center 209 Avenue O SW, Winter Haven There will be no UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council monthly meetings in June, July and August. They will resume in September and will be held on the third Friday of every month at the Knights of Columbus hall.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) 2935556 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.

WINTER HAVEN HAPPY HOUR WALKING TOUR When: June 01, 2022 | 4:30-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com The happy hour tour only focuses on bars and restaurants that host Happy Hours. This tour is only offered during the week and samples different foods from different restaurants that celebrate Happy Hour. Must be 21 with ID to attend. Tours must be purchased 48 hours in advance.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: June 02, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: June 01, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

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your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. 863-291-5880 THE RESERVE BOOK CLUB When: June 02, 2022 | 5:30-6:50 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9098333 Every month we’ll discuss a recent best-selling book. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. June’s Book:”The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Nora Seed finds herself faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, or realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist, she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place. Register online.

FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON When: June 02, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate Baseball.

TRIVIA THURSDAYS When: June 02, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239, 239 3rd St SW Winter Haven Every Thursday is General Knowledge except the 3rd Thursday of the month, which is a themed show/movie series. Teams of no more than 6 players. Check-in starts at 6:30pm.

Questions start at 7:00pm, this event is 21+.

THE DANNY BROOKS BAND When: June 02, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Join Danny Brooks and his partner Debi to hear some great tunes.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT THE 19TH HOLE When: June 03, 2022 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: The 19th Hole 102 Polo Park Boulevard East Davenport danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great food, drinks, and music at The 19th Hole!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE When: Jun. 03, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland downtownlkld.com Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on in the park, and enjoy the ambiance.

FIRST FRIDAY When: Jun. 03, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland We are celebrating 100 Years of Water Skiing at the June First Friday event in Downtown Lakeland. Watch 2 performances by Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel!

FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON When: June 03, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate Baseball.

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SMOKEPOINT When: June 03, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live music, craft beers, food truck.

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: June 04, 2022 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) 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 SUMMER SEASON When: June 04, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-toeat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August. 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.

OUTDOOR YOGA When: June 04, 2022 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy.

All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend.$10 members/ $15 non-members. Registration required.

863-734-1222 THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF POLK COUNTY’S FAMILY FUN DAY When: June 04, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Early Learning Coalition 115 S. Missouri Ave., Lakeland lakelandgov.net This will be a family-friendly community event that will have free food, gifts, music and activities celebrating today’s children who will be tomorrow’s future. Activities will include face painting, train rides, magic shows, and K-9 demonstrations. Miss Lakeland 2022 and Lady Liberty will also be present to participate in a special recognition saluting all teachers.

AWE-SUMMER EVENTS When: June 04, 2022 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Legoland Florida, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven legoland.com/florida This AWE-Summer will be the longest summer celebration EVER, with over six weeks of family fun-packed activities, special weekend events, new LEGO® friends, colorful LEGO fireworks and more! June 4 - Aug. 7. Purchase tickets and find more info online.

THE BIRTHDAY SAPS When: June 04, 2022 | 2 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live music, locally-made beer, food trucks.

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FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON When: June 04, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate Baseball.

methodology and helpful hints to keep you going on your family history search with a focused topics each month. Some genealogy knowledge is recommended. June topic: Periodical source index. LuAnn Mims is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97381327243?pwd=bEN6SFRjWXlrUFJDRzExMENYaUczdz09. Meeting ID: 973 8132 7243, Passcode: Q56vsU

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: June 04, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 Florida Ave South, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great food, drinks, and music at Craft + Kitchen.

BUSY BEES SPORTS EXPLORERS When: June 07, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland Busy Bees Sports Explorers is a new free program that is intended to introduce children 6 and younger to different sports. Each month will feature a different sport and each session will focus on basic drills that teach the specific sport fundamentals. Each session will end with a scrimmage and light refreshments.For Children 3-6 year old. Space is limited to 15 children. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free but space is limited. Reserve your spot bee-fore they fill up by emailing cherryalston@polk-county.net.

OAK HILL DRIFTERS When: June 04, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live music, locally-made beer, food trucks.

FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON When: June 05, 2022 | 1 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate Baseball.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: June 07, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863-291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

WILEY COLLECTIVE A REMEMBRANCE When: June 05, 2022 | 2 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Beloved Wiley Christopher Widner passed away just over a year ago and some of his recent bandmates wanted to have a celebration of life for him this day! Wiley was the long-time host of the Open Mic nights, and sometimes brought his full band. He was friendly to all and is so very missed!

BOOKS SANDWICHED IN When: June 07, 2022 | 12:15 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9155654 The group meets at Jackson Branch Library Meeting Room on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. Registration for this in-person event is required and seating is limited to 20 people to allow space for social distancing.

Our June title is “Nowhere Girl” by Cheryl Diamond. For more information, call Brenda J. Patterson at 863-834-4276 or send e-mail to Brenda.Patterson@lakelandgov.net.

FOOTLOOSE YOUTH When: June 06 - 24, 2022 Where: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com Musical theatre camp for ages 11-17. Monday through Friday 9 am-4 pm, June 6th-24th.

All campers will be part of Footloose Youth.

Register in advance. 863-294-7469

CAMEO WRITERS When: June 07, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com/library Cameo Writers welcomes writers of varying ability, genre, and experience. Receive knowledgeable, appreciative support and encouragement. Questions please contact Beverly Lerner at bevlerner@aol.com. CW meets on the first Tuesday of each month. 863291-5880

SUMMER ART CAMP When: June 06, 2022 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/summercamp Summer Art Camp for ages 7-13, Sessions available June 6 - July 29. Give your children a safe, creative, and open atmosphere to develop their love and appreciation for the arts. Our engaging Summer Camp program fosters the freedom of exploration through a wide array of creative processes, media, and techniques with the guidance and support of our certified art teachers. Maximum capacity for classes is 15 to 20 students, more details online, register online. 863-688-7743

INTRO TO CANVA When: June 07, 2022 | 2-3 p.m. whpl.libcal.com/event/9153983 Canva is a free graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.

WILLY WONKA KIDS SUMMER CAMP When: June 06, 2022 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com Musical theatre camp for ages 7-11. Monday through Friday, June 6th-24th. All campers will be part of Willy Wonka Kids, register in advance. 863-294-7469

JOHN FRINZI AND FLEET FEET RUN When: June 07, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland The Return of the Prodigal SUN! John Frinzi is here at the Swan for a special engagement tonight only! Music Bingo is cancelled this week. Fleet Feet Fun Run will take place as usual at 5:30 pm.

GENERATORS - PERIODICAL SOURCE INDEX (VIRTUAL MEETING) When: June 06, 2022 | 6-7 p.m.

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TRIVIA TUESDAYS When: June 07, 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.

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER When: June 07, 2022 | 7-11 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239, 239 3rd St SW Winter Haven High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night. This event is 21 & up.

MORNING BOOK CLUB When: June 08, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven June 8: “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. The Morning Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies.

863-291-5880 KIDS YOGA When: June 08, 2022 | 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven A kids yoga series for 6-12 years old.This class will encourage fun, movement, mindfulness and an introduction to meditation. $5/class.

863-224-2311 MORE CANVA! When: June 08, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven whpl.libcal.com/event/9154024 Join us at the library or join via Zoom. In Intro to Canva we went over the basics of the online graphic design program. In this class we’ll go into more complex topics like working with videos, using animations, manipulating images, resizing and more. Bring any questions you have, or projects you’re working on that you’d like to discuss. I’ll have examples of other project types to give you more ideas of how you can use Canva. Registration is required.

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: June 08, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa.kolesar@ lakelandgov.net HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: June 09, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. 863-291-5880 WINTER HAVEN WRITERS GROUP When: June 09, 2022 | 12:30-3 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com/library This group provides and opportunity for

aspiring writers to share their work with others interested in writing. Questions please contact Bill at wekeig@gmail.com. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month.

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: June 09, 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.

TRIVIA THURSDAYS When: June 09, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239, 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday is General Knowledge except the 3rd Thursday of the month, which is a themed show/movie series. Teams of no more than 6 players. Check-in starts at 6:30pm.

Questions start at 7:00pm. This event is 21 and up.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: CRISTY MASSEY When: June 10, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland downtownlkld.com Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on in the park, and enjoy the ambiance.

SUMMER NIGHTS MARKET When: June 10, 2022 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Where: Venue 650 650 6th St. SW, Winter Haven Presented by Babes in Business. 60+ vendors drinks, networking and more! Free admission.

DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL When: June 10 - 19, 2022 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the beloved characters and hit songs from the films! Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? 863-603-7529

tragedy as part of the onePulse Foundation’s Remembrance Ceremony for families of the 49, survivors, and first responders. June 10th, we are coming together again for Golden Wild’s second annual “With All Our Hearts: Remembering the 49” event, and this time we have invited LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, & resources to make this night one sincerely from & for community. We can’t wait to see you.

RSVP: goldenwildflorals.com PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS When: June 10 - 19, 2022 Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre 411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales lwlt.org Penny Ramsey is a young woman who, like all of us, has different sides to her personality.

They are personified in the story by comically stereotypical characters, collectively known as the Egos. The five Egos make up her decision-making process, which gets a lot more complicated when Penny overhears only one side of her boyfriend Matt’s phone conversation and believes he has betrayed her. It’s a stressful time for Penny, made even more confusing by the introduction of a potential new suitor named Rick and the nosy involvement of Penny’s mother (and Matt’s boss) Mrs. Killian.

Maybe things could get straightened out if the people in Penny’s head could just get along, for once! 863-676-1266

THE ALTER EAGLES When: June 10, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com The Alter Eagles play all of the Eagles classics, as well as songs from the newer albums and solo careers. Desperado, 7 Bridges Road, Heartache Tonight, One of these Nights and of course Hotel California(which boasts Rolling Stones 8th greatest guitar solo ever) are just a few in their repertoire. Purchase tickets in advance.

WITH ALL OUR HEARTS: REMEMBERING THE 49 When: June 10, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: ART/ifact, 820 N Mass Ave, Lakeland goldenwildflorals.com Last year Golden Wild, along with friends, allies, & members of the LGBTQ+ community came together to remember the 49 who lost their lives June 12, 2016 at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, FL. We met at @artifact_studios to create 49 floral hearts in their honor.The hearts were installed at the National Pulse Memorial on the 5 Year anniversary of the

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: June 10, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Where: The Pink Piano 1015 Florida Ave South, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great drinks and music at The Pink Piano. $5

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: June 11, 2022 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) 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 SUMMER SEASON When: June 11, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-toeat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August. 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.

HURRICANE EXPO When: June 11, 2022 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Visit Central Florida Welcome Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport This free event will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The first 300 families will receive a free case of water (one per family). Hurricane shelter maps will be available as well as list of resources to help prepare for a hurricane.

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CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH WITH BUFFY When: June 11, 2022 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven love.ioyogastudio.com/external_form Register online to save your place. Please bring your own mat and equipment.$25 Investment.

Join Cosmic Sound Healer, Buffy La Roux as she facilitates a high vibratory journey of Sound through time and space. During this deeply meditative and transformative experience, Buffy guides us inward through a sound bath of deeply shifting vocal toning, singing, frequencies and quartz crystal singing bowls.

This one of a kind experience deletes programming, density in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, activates ancient dormant DNA and moves participants into the expansive state of clarity, growth and purpose.

SG WOOD SOLO When: June 11, 2022 | 2-5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live music, locally-made beer, food truck.

POLK PRIDE 2022: PRIDE ON TAP When: June 11, 2022 | 2-5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Polk Pride will be taking over the tap room to start Pride Week right. Join us for this family friendly afternoon! We will have raffles and auction items to benefit Polk Pride.

MICAH SHANE AND THE POWER TRAIN When: June 11, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live music, locally-made beer, food trucks.

LIVE HART When: June 12, 2022 | 2 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live Hart is back to sing away your Sunday afternoon. Seasoned Green has been a huge hit for a new vegan/vegetarian food truck.

begin. Registration is for all four (4) classes in the camp, but seating is limited to eight (8) participants.

TECH-KNOW MONDAY When: June 13, 2022 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Come join the fun in this Summer Reading themed event as we work with Makey Makey and littleBits to build, play, and create with circuits. Tinkerers ages 6-12 are invited to explore technology and build STEAM skills with us. This event is FREE and no registration is required.

SOUND BATH MEDITATION W/ANTHONY PROFETA When: June 12, 2022 | 5-6:15 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. Join us as meditation teacher, Anthony Profeta, uses the sounds of Crystal Bowls, Himalayan Singing Bowls, and other instruments to create an environment which will wash away your stress, fill you with inner peace and joy, and allow you the opportunity to bring healing to your body, mind & soul. $30, register in advance. 863-224-2311.

BUSY BEES SPORTS EXPLORERS When: June 14, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland Busy Bees Sports Explorers is a new free program that is intended to introduce children 6 and younger to different sports. Each month will feature a different sport and each session will focus on basic drills that teach the specific sport fundamentals. Each session will end with a scrimmage and light refreshments. For Children 3-6 year old. Space is limited to 15 children. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free but space is limited. Reserve your spot bee-fore they fill up by emailing cherryalston@polk-county.net.

KIDS’ SEWING CAMP: SPOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER When: June 13 - 16, 2022 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9169013 Children ages 9-12 are invited to join us for a free four-class hands-on learn to sew summer sewing camp at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library! Learn how to use a sewing machine, basic stitches, and hand-sewing skills as you make fun projects to take home. Registration is required and will open one week before classes

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: June 14, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863-291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

IPHONE Q&A When: June 14, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven whpl.libcal.com/event/9154031 Join us in-person at the library! Do you have questions about your iPhone that you’ve been wanting to ask but can’t find anyone to help?

Bring your questions to this informal iPhone Q & A! Feel free to have your iPhone with you during class so that you can follow along with us. In addition to your iPhone questions, we’ll go over some of the basics of using your iPhone as well as tips and tricks that I find useful. We’ll also go over how to make sure you’re updated to the latest iOS and discuss some of the newest features of iOS 15 (released on Sept 20th, 2021).

BEGINNING GENEALOGY WORKSHOP When: June 14, 2022 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Find out how to connect with your family history through genealogy resources such as Family Search and Ancestry.com. This workshop covers the basic forms, primary materials, organization and how to set achievable goals to get you started or refreshed in your journey.

863-834-4269 TRIVIA TUESDAYS When: June 14, 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

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FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA When: June 14, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER When: June 14, 2022 | 7-11 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night! Come hang out for some poker and drinks! Optional: Register early and visit highstaxpoker.net for more details.This event is 21 & up.

KIDS YOGA When: June 15, 2022 | 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven A kids yoga series for 6-12 years old.This class will encourage fun, movement, mindfulness and an introduction to meditation. $5/class.

863-224-2311 KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: June 15, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa.kolesar@ lakelandgov.net

NEIGHBORHOOD STORY TIME When: June 16, 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. June 16 - “Sakes Alive! A Cattle Drive” by Karma Wilson. At each event, an engaging costumed character will read stories from a beloved children’s book. Hands-on activities will follow the readings. Snacks will be provided to celebrate the theme of each children’s book. 863-6474035

CLASSIC ALBUM LIVE: PINK FLOYD THE WALL When: June 16, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Classic Albums Live recreates the sound and the feel of your favorite record album so well you might think you’re back in your old bedroom complete with a blacklight. Classic Albums Live will perform the legendary 1979 concept album Pink Floyd’s The Wall in its entirety. From “In the Flesh” to “The Trial” with iconic songs such as “Another Brick in the Wall,” “Mother” and “Comfortably Numb” along for the musical flashback, Classic Albums Live performs every note for note, cut for cut.

THIRD THURSDAY MARKET When: June 16, 2022 | 4-7 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales The Market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind blowing food truck.Located in downtown Lake Wales in the parking lot on Stuart Avenue and Scenic Highway. Just look for the bright “orange” mural. Every month on the 3rd Thursday. More info on Facebook @ LakeWales3rdthursdaymarket

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: June 15, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great food, drinks, and music at Grove Roots.

MOONLIGHT MARKET When: June 15, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Join us for some mid-week fun on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-9pm.

Shop and Drink Local. There’s something for everyone.The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and live music!

CRAFT BEER CRAWL DOWNTOWN When: June 16, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Come explore Historic Downtown Winter Haven while sampling specialty craft beers & bites at our participating shops and businesses!

Preorder your tasting mug and map online and pick them up on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW to begin the crawl.

POLK PRIDE 2022: PRIDE FOR YOUTH When: June 15, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Skate World Lakeland 911 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland PolkPrideFL.com Lakeland Youth Alliance celebrates Polk Pride with an amazing youth event at Skate World Lakeland. Ages 11-20 are invited to come celebrate Pride with us!

MADE @ THE LIBRARY When: June 16, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m. lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9103268 Join us for a new, in-person, adult craft program. Made @ the Library will feature a new project every month. All supplies will be provided, all you need to do is register. This program is free for adults 18 and over. You must register online in advance.

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POLK PRIDE 2022: PRIDE IN FAITH When: June 16, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Fellowship 220 W Beacon Rd., Lakeland PolkPrideFL.com Polk Pride invites persons of all faiths to join us in a celebration of PRIDE! This will be an interfaith service held at Beacon Hill Fellowship in Lakeland and lead by several of our faith partners in the community who stand in solidarity with PRIDE!

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: June 16, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. 863-291-5880

4 SQUARED MAKERS OPENING RECEPTION When: June 16, 2022 | 5-7 p.m.

Where: Mulberry Cultural Center 103 E Canal St., Mulberry 4 Squared Makers - Annual Themed (4 x 4) Small Works Art Show! - featuring 40 Artists - “Cultivating Cultural Gardens” - Coming to the Mulberry Cultural Center - June 16 to July 29, 2022 -- Join us at the Show Opening: June 16.

FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA When: June 15, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

TRIVIA THURSDAYS When: June 16, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday is General Knowledge except the 3rd Thursday of the month, which is a themed show/movie series. Teams of no more than 6 players.Check-in starts at 6:30pm.

Questions start at 7:00pm, this event is 21 and up.

CANNED TUNA CONCERT: BEN MEYER & THE DIRTY YANK When: June 17, 2022 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland akelandgov.net The City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority have teamed up to bring you Friday Night Live — A free live music series each Friday evening in Munn Park beginning at 6pm. Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on in the park, and enjoy the ambiance.Those attending the music series are invited to bring a can of tuna or another non-perishable food item to benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE).

FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA When: Jun. 17, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA When: June 16, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

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DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: June 18, 2022 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) 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 SUMMER SEASON When: June 18, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-toeat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August.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.

YOGA When: June 18, 2022 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend.$10 members/ $15 non-members. Registration required. 863734-1222 DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: June 18, 2022 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Haven Coffee Roasters 140 3rd St SW, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great food, the BEST coffee in town, and music at Haven Coffee Roasters.

POLK PRIDE 2022: PRIDE IN THE PARK When: June 18, 2022 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland Pride in the Park is a large festival for the whole family. We will have live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more! This event is FREE and no tickets are required. It is a family friendly event for all. For more information, including vendor and sponsorships visit PolkPrideFL.com

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: June 17, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Union Taproom 245 West Central Ave, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great food, drinks, and music at The Union Taproom.

ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: June 18, 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 cross-curricular themes in history and fine arts. 863-534-4381

POLK PRIDE 2022: PRIDE WEEKEND KICKOFF When: June 17, 2022 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Where: The Parrot, 1030 E Main St., Lakeland PolkPrideFL.com Kickoff Pride Weekend with Polk Pride for a night of drag, dancing, and drinks.

2022 CITY OF WINTER HAVEN’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION When: June 18, 2022 | 3-7 p.m.

Where: Lake Maude Park 1790-7th St. NE, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com While Juneteenth will be observed on Sunday,

June 19th, we are getting the celebration started early. We look forward to having the entire Winter Haven community experience African American art & culture with live entertainment throughout the evening. Last year’s event included over 10 musical acts, 3 educational presentations, 2 scholarship presentations, over 70 vendors, fantastic food, and tons of fun with your support. Make no mistake Juneteenth isn’t just an African American holiday. it’s a significant piece of American history that we are thrilled to celebrate.

AIR RACE CLASSIC When: June 18, 2022 | 1-3 p.m.

Where: Aerospace Center for Excellence 4075 James C. Ray Dr. Lakeland A youth STEM event for girls ages 11-17. Girls will participate in a museum scavenger hunt, have a hands-on flight simulation, weather science demo, and more. You must register in advance, email arc2022start@gmail.com for details.

FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA When: June 18, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

POLK PRIDE 2022: PRIDE AFTER DARK When: June 18, 2022 | 9 p.m.

Where: The Parrot, 1030 E Main St., Lakeland Wrap up Pride Weekend with a night of drag, dancing, and drinks!

FATHER’S DAY When: June 19, 2022 Celebrate your Dad, Grandpa, or the father figure in your life!

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: June 21, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863-291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA When: June 19, 2022 | 1 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB When: June 21, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Jun 21: “The Secrets We Kept” by Lara Prescott. The Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-291-5880

TAKE & MAKE: ADULT CRAFT KITS TO GO When: June 20, 2022 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9147258 Each month will feature a different project that includes instructions and supplies. Kits will not include basic home supplies such as scissors, tape, markers, etc.Take-home kits are for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and will open on Monday, June 13 at 9 am. Select your library when you register and pick up your kit any time on Monday, June 20. 863-834-4292

TASTY TUESDAYS When: June 21, 2022 | 4:30-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland downtownlkld.com/event/tasty-tuesday-5 Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm on the third Tuesday of every month.

This is a self guided, tasting event happening the third Tuesday of every month. Go in your own order and at your own pace. You can use more than one ticket at any location if you choose.

BUSY BEES SPORTS EXPLORERS When: June 21, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland Busy Bees Sports Explorers is a new free program that is intended to introduce children 6 and younger to different sports. Each month will feature a different sport and each session will focus on basic drills that teach the specific sport fundamentals. Each session will end with a scrimmage and light refreshments. For Children 3-6 year old. Space is limited to 15 children. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free but space is limited. Reserve your spot bee-fore they fill up by emailing cherryalston@polk-county.net.

FLYING TIGER VS FORT MYERS When: June 21, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

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TRIVIA TUESDAYS When: June 21, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven 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.

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER When: June 21, 2022 | 7-11 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Come hang out for some poker and drinks.

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KIDS YOGA When: June 22, 2022 | 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven A kids yoga series for 6-12 years old.This class will encourage fun, movement, mindfulness and an introduction to meditation.$5/class.

863-224-2311 KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: June 22, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa.kolesar@ lakelandgov.net

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FLYING TIGER VS FORT MYERS When: June 22, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

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WINTER HAVEN WRITERS GROUP When: June 23, 2022 | 12:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com/library This group provides and opportunity for aspiring writers to share their work with others interested in writing. Questions please contact Bill at wekeig@gmail.com. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: June 23, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. Thursdays. 863-291-5880 FLYING TIGER VS FORT MYERS When: Jun. 23, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

TRIVIA THURSDAYS When: Jun. 23, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday is General Knowledge except the 3rd Thursday of the month, which is a themed show/movie series. Teams of no more than 6 players. Check-in starts at 6:30pm.

Questions start at 7:00pm. This event is 21 and up.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: June 24, 2022 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: The Wheelhouse 42637 US 27, Davenport danielpepinmusic.com Join Haven’s Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin for an evening of great food, drinks, and music at The Wheelhouse.

DEEP BREATHS & BIG SIPS When: June 24, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven love.ioyogastudio.com/external_form Join us for an all levels yoga class with some great jams. Followed by a glass of wine (non-alcoholic selections available too) and socializing in the rock garden.

FLYING TIGER VS FORT MYERS When: June 24, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jun. 25, 2022 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) 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).

Greek art. At the same time, with works like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, he breathed new emotional and psychic life into the human figure as never seen before in sculpture. The largest installation of sculptures in the Museum’s history — with more than 40 of Rodin’s works filling the Museum’s main galleries — this incredible exhibition brings one of art history’s most famous and most renowned French masters to Florida.

June 25 - Oct. 30. 863-688-7743

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET SUMMER SEASON When: June 25, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-toeat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August.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.

FLYING TIGER VS FORT MYERS When: June 25, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

RODIN: CONTEMPLATION AND DREAMS When: June 25 -Oct. 30, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections. Celebrated as the greatest sculptor of the 19th century, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) revived for the modern world a new appreciation for the ageless beauty of bronze sculpture, mastering and modernizing a technique long associated with ancient

THEO VON RETURN OF THE RAT TOUR When: June 26, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Theo’s new comedy special Regular People was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and is now streaming on Netflix. He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts that garner millions of listens/views a month This Past Weekend, and King and The Sting.

FLYING TIGER VS FORT MYERS When: June 26, 2022 | 1 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com/lakeland Single-A Affiliate baseball.

Women-owned fair trade store ethically made jewelry, home decor, gift sets, baskets and kitchenware from local and global artisans..

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Store purchases support our non-profit organization empowering orphans and widows in rural Kenya to overcome poverty through education and entrepreneurship.

Lakeland & Winter Haven Locations Ages 4-14 Morning, Afternoon and All-day classes

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248 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL • shop.takeheartafrica.org Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm

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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF LAKELAND When: June 27, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: 1515 Williamsburg Square, Lakeland dwclakeland.org The Democratic Women’s Club of Lakeland is a proud, fearless and determined group of Democratic women and men. Our meetings are informative with quality speakers focused on current local, state, and national issues.

Our outreach includes having a presence at community events, such as, First Friday, the Martin Luther King Parade, Pride in the Park, and voter registration, to name a few. Members are also involved in Democratic campaigns, supporting or opposing legislative activities, and other opportunities to support the Democratic agenda. Social time begins at 6 pm- Program begins at 6:30 pm and adjourns at 8 pm. Refreshments are provided. The meeting is open to the public.

If you are interested in joining our club, you will be able to do so at any meeting. If you have questions, you can email the club at dwclakeland@gmail.com or visit our website at dwclakeland.org for additional information regarding our meeting protocol.

BUSY BEES SPORTS EXPLORERS When: June 28, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland Busy Bees Sports Explorers is a new free program that is intended to introduce children 6 and younger to different sports. Each month will feature a different sport and each session will focus on basic drills that teach the specific sport fundamentals. Each session will end with a scrimmage and light refreshments. For Children 3-6 year old. Space is limited to 15 children. Child must be accompanied by an

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER When: June 28, 2022 | 7-11 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night. Come hang out for some poker and drinks! The first game starts at 7pm. This event is 21 & up.

adult. Admission is free but space is limited.

Reserve your spot bee-fore they fill up by emailing cherryalston@polk-county.net.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: June 28, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863-291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: June 29, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa.kolesar@ lakelandgov.net

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: June 28, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: The R-Place Eatery 35523 Hwy 27 , Haines City The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/ Ridge meets every 4th Tuesday. 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

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: June 30, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. 863-291-5880

TRIVIA TUESDAYS When: June 28, 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

Museum’s featured exhibits, craft cocktails & small bites, sounds by DJ Jenks throughout the evening and a relaxed atmosphere to mingle & enjoy the museum. One beverage ticket for a craft cocktail from our friends at Cob & Pen. Cash bar available after free drink redemption! Small bites by Cob & Pen. Interested in becoming a Polk Museum member? Combine your general admission with a membership to enjoy the museum all year long!

TRIVIA THURSDAYS When: June 30, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday is General Knowledge except the 3rd Thursday of the month, which is a themed show/movie series. Teams of no more than 6 players. Check-in starts at 6:30pm.

Questions start at 7:00pm. This event is 21 and up. *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.

POLK @NITE When: June 30, 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: access to Polk

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SOLD HOMES

121 FELTRIM RESERVE BLVD............DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$295,000 824 SYDNEY ST..............................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022..........$300,700 653 LAKE SHORE PKWY.................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022.......... $310,000 1061 BERRY LN................................DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022.......... $314,200 340 LILY LN.....................................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022...........$314,700 362 SIESTA VISTA CT......................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022..........$330,500 237 TAFT DR...................................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022.......... $331,000 828 SYDNEY ST..............................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022.......... $331,800 2673 MAGNOLIA AVE.....................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022.......... $337,000 640 BLOOM TER............................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022..........$338,200 1098 CITRUS LANDINGS BLVD.......DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$339,000 222 RESERVE DR.............................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$343,500 1670 SANIBEL DR............................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022......... $344,400 394 HAMLET LOOP........................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$348,700 304 LILY LN.....................................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022......... $348,800 1117 BERRY LN.................................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022..........$350,300 305 SIESTA VISTA CT......................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022..........$352,400 413 WOODLARK DR.......................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022..........$355,000 1116 PAPAYA CIR..............................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022...........$355,100 903 SYDNEY ST..............................DAVENPORT............ 4/1/2022..........$359,300 440 PONTEVEDRA RD...................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022..........$359,900 50989 HIGHWAY 27 LOT 334.........DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022......... $360,000 50989 HWY 27 #333......................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022......... $360,000 479 LILY LN.....................................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022......... $368,000 884 AVENAL LN..............................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022..........$373,000 1839 BUCKEYE RD..........................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$374,000 1855 BUCKEYE RD..........................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022..........$375,000 799 SCRUB OAK HAMMOCK RD....DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$375,300 1086 CITRUS LANDINGS BLVD.......DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022..........$376,400 1859 BUCKEYE RD..........................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022..........$382,500 735 VISTA OAKS WAY.....................DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022......... $386,000 483 LILY LN.....................................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022......... $393,000 224 GOLF COURSE PKWY..............DAVENPORT..........3/26/2022......... $393,000 1637 REDDISH EGRET CT................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022......... $395,000 1422 FOX SQUIRREL DR..................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022.......... $397,000 1624 PONTIFF PL.............................DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022......... $402,500 512 PLAYA DR..................................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022......... $420,000 519 OLD SCHOOL HOUSE RD.........DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022..........$422,500 3170 BELLA VISTA DR.....................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022.......... $426,100 1835 BUCKEYE RD..........................DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022..........$441,000 333 SIESTA VISTA CT......................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022.......... $441,600 323 ARDMORE ST...........................DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022......... $455,000 317 ALICANTE CT............................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022......... $458,000 661 SUNRIDGE WOODS BLVD........DAVENPORT..........3/29/2022...........$474,100 5516 SOLTERRA CIR........................DAVENPORT............ 4/1/2022......... $499,800 7622 OAKMOSS LOOP....................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022......... $549,600 7626 OAKMOSS LOOP...................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022..........$559,600 7893 OAK REFLECTION LOOP........DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022...........$571,600

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338 SPINNAKER CT..................... AUBURNDALE.......... 3/25/2022........... $65,000 341 ADAMS VIEW LN.................... AUBURNDALE..........3/28/2022........... $70,000 206 STRIBLING DR....................... AUBURNDALE...........3/31/2022............$75,000 458 WATERFERN TRAIL DR......... AUBURNDALE...........3/31/2022............$79,000 411 ADAMS VIEW LN.................... AUBURNDALE.......... 3/25/2022........... $85,000 535 WATERFERN TRAIL DR.......... AUBURNDALE.......... 3/25/2022............$87,000 206 STRIBLING DR....................... AUBURNDALE...........3/31/2022........... $90,000 423 ADAMS VIEW LN................... AUBURNDALE..........3/30/2022........... $96,000 531 WATERFERN TRAIL DR.......... AUBURNDALE...........3/31/2022...........$107,000 604 OAK ST................................. AUBURNDALE............ 4/1/2022.......... $152,000 3019 LANTANA RD....................... AUBURNDALE.......... 3/25/2022......... $220,000 513 LEMON ST.............................. AUBURNDALE...........3/31/2022..........$253,000 1240 MEZZAVALLE WAY............... AUBURNDALE.......... 3/25/2022......... $285,000 217 MEADOW VUE LN.................. AUBURNDALE..........3/28/2022......... $305,000 364 LAKE VISTA DR..................... AUBURNDALE...........3/31/2022..........$326,600 274 LAKE VISTA DR...................... AUBURNDALE..........3/29/2022......... $393,400 173 SUMMERSHORE DR.............. AUBURNDALE..........3/28/2022......... $403,000 310 LAKE VISTA DR...................... AUBURNDALE..........3/30/2022...........$417,500 316 LAKE VISTA DR...................... AUBURNDALE..........3/28/2022......... $433,000 220 LAKE VISTA DR..................... AUBURNDALE..........3/28/2022.......... $447,900 226 LAKE VISTA DR...................... AUBURNDALE..........3/29/2022......... $465,900 619 MCKEAN................................ AUBURNDALE..........3/29/2022..........$975,000

BARTOW 2025 DUNBAR ST..................................BARTOW..........3/30/2022........... $65,000 2055 S FLORAL AVE LOT 5....................BARTOW..........3/29/2022.......... $120,000 1310 E MANN RD...................................BARTOW..........3/29/2022.......... $170,000 1155 ELEANORE AVE.............................BARTOW..........3/28/2022.......... $194,500 2720 ALTURAS RD................................BARTOW..........3/28/2022..........$255,000 1140 W SEMINOLE TRL..........................BARTOW..........3/28/2022......... $260,000 1025 E GEORGIA ST..............................BARTOW..........3/28/2022..........$295,000 307 MACARTHUR ST............................BARTOW..........3/29/2022.......... $310,000

DAVENPORT 2438 ST GEORGE DR......................DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022............ $57,900 2265 ST GEORGE DR.......................DAVENPORT...........3/31/2022............$59,900 2517 ST GEORGE DR.......................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022............$62,900 42769 HIGHWAY 27 LOT 115..........DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022........... $85,000 205 PANSY ST.................................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022........... $85,000 111 DREAMA DR...............................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022.......... $105,000 200 HAMLET LOOP........................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022........... $121,600 326 NESBITT PARK AVE..................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022.......... $125,000 368 BIRDIE DR................................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022........... $137,900 2708 ST GEORGE DR......................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022..........$160,000 958 CHELSEA DR............................DAVENPORT..........3/28/2022........... $194,100 412 LUCAYA LOOP..........................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022..........$225,000 116 PINE LN......................................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022......... $230,000 126 CITRUSWOOD CT....................DAVENPORT.......... 3/25/2022......... $246,000 242 LADY DIANA DR.......................DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$255,000 380 SEDGEWICK DR.......................DAVENPORT............4/4/2022.......... $276,500 117 FELTRIM RESERVE BLVD............DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$279,000 113 FELTRIM RESERVE BLVD............DAVENPORT..........3/30/2022..........$282,000

HAINES CITY 251 PATTERSON RD C23.................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022........... $80,000 214 YORK COTTAGE DR..................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022........... $92,000 946 TENNIS WAY 3186....................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022.......... $120,000 172 DARTMOUTH DR......................HAINES CITY.......... 3/25/2022.......... $165,000 1021 CHURCH ST.............................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022............$171,700 277 DARTMOUTH DR.....................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022........... $187,500 4083 RUBY RUN.............................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022.......... $241,600 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 53 -

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139 STRATFORD CT........................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022......... $250,000 525 JERRY LN..................................HAINES CITY.......... 3/25/2022......... $250,000 164 COVENTRY CIR........................HAINES CITY............ 4/1/2022......... $260,000 4343 SWAN ST................................HAINES CITY.......... 3/25/2022......... $260,900 123 COVENTRY LN..........................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022..........$265,000 1001 VALENCIA AVE........................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022..........$265,000 4262 SWAN ST................................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022..........$270,000 537 JERRY LN..................................HAINES CITY.......... 3/25/2022..........$272,000 4019 RUBY RUN..............................HAINES CITY..........3/30/2022.......... $272,500 348 BOARDWALK AVE...................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022......... $280,000 4235 SWAN ST................................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022.......... $291,000 15 PINE RUN....................................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022..........$295,000 571 BOARDWALK AVE.....................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022......... $299,000 352 BOARDWALK AVE....................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022.......... $301,000 356 BOARDWALK AVE....................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022......... $303,000 4102 RUBY RUN..............................HAINES CITY..........3/30/2022......... $303,400 1048 KOBUK ST..............................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022......... $309,500 1607 18TH ST..................................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022.......... $310,000 3104 CASSIDY LN............................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022...........$313,500 549 JERRY LN..................................HAINES CITY..........3/29/2022.......... $315,800 591 TANARO LN..............................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022...........$321,600 594 TANARO LN.............................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022...........$321,600 6802 LAKE HATCHINEHA RD.........HAINES CITY..........3/30/2022..........$335,000 1541 BLUE SKY BLVD.......................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022......... $340,500 117 DENALI ST.................................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022......... $345,000 3589 YARIAN DR............................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022..........$353,000 4067 ALISSA LN..............................HAINES CITY...........3/31/2022......... $356,000 1660 DUNE CT................................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022.......... $361,000 639 COPELAND DR........................HAINES CITY..........3/28/2022..........$473,300

2327 SPENCER PL...............................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022............$55,000 4116 TABOR LN..................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022............$55,000 2128 CAMILLA CIR.............................LAKELAND............4/5/2022........... $70,000 5015 CABANA CT...............................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022............ $71,000 1279 PINTAIL PL..................................LAKELAND............ 4/1/2022............$73,000 13522 ROCKRIDGE RD.......................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022............$75,000 13526 ROCKRIDGE RD.......................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022............$75,000 2444 STATE PARK RD........................LAKELAND............ 4/1/2022.............$79,100 3046 WOODSTOCK AVE...................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022........... $80,000 3336 OAKLAND RD...........................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022............ $91,500 5015 CABANA CT...............................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022.......... $105,000 5441 OLD ROAD 37............................LAKELAND............ 5/7/2022.......... $120,000 6785 BENTRIDGE DR.........................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022.......... $125,000 450 E SKYLINE DR.............................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022.......... $136,000 429 CASSANDRA CIR........................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022...........$137,000 1515 CARIOCA DR..............................LAKELAND............ 4/1/2022..........$140,000 5151 DELPHI WOODS CT....................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......... $149,900 1920 EDGEWOOD DR I5....................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022...........$153,500 5903 JULY ST.....................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022............ $161,100 3036 PINEWAY AVE...........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......... $163,000 1005 WAYNESVILLE AVE....................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$180,000 2130 COUNTRY LOOP.......................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$194,000 1021 14TH ST......................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $200,000 6381 EGRET DR APT 29......................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022.......... $215,000 805 CUMBERLAND ST.......................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $230,000 5239 GRACE ST..................................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $240,000 7802 LEWIS RD..................................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $240,000 320 WILDER RD LOT 1........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $245,000 4618 CRESTVIEW LN.........................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $245,000 2030 VOLTAIRE ST.............................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022......... $248,500 108 KLEIN CT.....................................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$249,900 3145 PEBBLE BEND DR.......................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $250,000 6419 TIMUCUANS DR........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......... $252,500 1005 JOSEPHINE ST...........................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022..........$255,000 5981 TEAL TRL...................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $258,400 1426 POWHATAN CT.........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$265,000 1610 GREENWOOD RD......................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $268,000 3914 WILLOW RIDGE DR...................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022.......... $272,600 6141 SILVER LAKES DR.......................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022...........$277,200 1135 STONEBROOKE LN.....................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$278,000 5521 FLAMINGO AVE.........................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $280,000 5742 BAMBI DR..................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $280,000 2514 PARKLAND DR...........................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $283,000

LAKE WALES 20 PINK LADY LN............................ LAKE WALES..........3/29/2022........... $60,000 176 CHERRYWOOD DR................... LAKE WALES..........3/29/2022............ $67,000 3013 LAUREL AVE........................... LAKE WALES.......... 3/25/2022........... $70,000 318 MOBLEY AVE............................ LAKE WALES..........3/28/2022............ $77,800 2255 LYDIA ST................................. LAKE WALES..........3/28/2022........... $110,200 81 ROAN RD.................................... LAKE WALES...........3/31/2022........... $112,000 83 ROAN RD................................... LAKE WALES.......... 3/25/2022..........$140,000 97 LONG HAMMOCK DR................ LAKE WALES...........3/31/2022........... $147,900 1243 CARLTON AVE........................ LAKE WALES...........3/31/2022...........$157,000 327 TINDEL CAMP RD..................... LAKE WALES..........3/29/2022..........$239,000 949 MARCI DR................................ LAKE WALES.......... 3/25/2022..........$252,000 2696 CLUBHOUSE DR.................... LAKE WALES............ 4/1/2022......... $280,000 4108 STONE CREEK LOOP.............. LAKE WALES..........3/28/2022......... $435,000

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1024 N WOODLAND DR....................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $283,400 716 W BEACON RD.............................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $284,000 529 LAKE MYSTIC LN.........................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022......... $290,000 5940 SLATE ROCK DR.......................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$299,500 5834 DEER TRACKS TRL....................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022......... $299,800 4816 PILGRIM LN...............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $300,000 6260 SILVER LAKES DR......................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $300,000 3905 WILLOW RIDGE DR...................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022..........$300,700 5993 TEAL TRL..................................LAKELAND.......... 3/25/2022.......... $301,200 5731 SILTSTONE ST............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......... $307,200 4629 HARDEN BLVD..........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $308,000 5679 SILTSTONE ST...........................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $308,500 5505 LAKE LUTHER RD.....................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022.......... $310,000 2928 EASTBROOK DR.......................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022.......... $314,000 2889 IVY LAKE CT.............................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022.......... $316,000 2913 IVY LAKE CT..............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022...........$317,000 5921 SLATE ROCK DR........................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022......... $320,000 5917 SLATE ROCK DR.........................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$320,200 2975 SPRING HOLLOW WAY..............LAKELAND..........3/30/2022.......... $321,000 2907 IVY LAKE CT.............................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022..........$323,000 7295 LIBERTY RD...............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......... $332,700 5761 SILTSTONE ST............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $334,000 1228 MERLYN ST................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$335,000 14107 ROCKRIDGE RD.......................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$335,900 2883 IVY LAKE CT.............................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022.......... $337,000 582 SCOTT LAKE CREEK LN..............LAKELAND..........3/29/2022.......... $337,500 3404 GROVEVIEW DR.......................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022......... $340,000 5706 SILTSTONE ST...........................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022......... $342,000 2834 IVY LAKE CT.............................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $345,000

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5730 ARLINGTON RIVER DR..............LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $348,300 3844 INDIAN RIVER CT.....................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022...........$351,200 839 LIME ST.......................................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022......... $360,000 5952 SLATE ROCK DR........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$362,600 6382 E FORESTWOOD DR.................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$375,000 711 KENSINGTON ST...........................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022..........$382,500 5722 ARLINGTON RIVER DR..............LAKELAND..........3/26/2022......... $394,000 4529 BRECCIA LN..............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $403,300 4459 HOLDEN RD.............................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022.......... $415,000 851 BUGLE WAY.................................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......... $415,000 4517 BRECCIA LN...............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $429,800 3435 CRESTWOOD ST.......................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $430,000 6019 MOUNTAIN LAKE DR................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.........$440,000 6113 MOUNTAIN LAKE DR.................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022......... $463,000 3082 SHOAL CREEK VILLAGE DR......LAKELAND...........3/31/2022......... $465,000 6092 HIGHLANDS GRACE BLVD........LAKELAND..........3/28/2022......... $465,000 6776 HAMPSHIRE BLVD.....................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$474,000 6750 HARTSWORTH DR....................LAKELAND..........3/30/2022.......... $519,000 1927 FARRINGTON DR.......................LAKELAND............ 4/1/2022......... $560,000 1009 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR...LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$566,700 1025 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR...LAKELAND..........3/28/2022..........$566,700 1780 LAUREL GLEN PL.......................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022......... $568,000 531 LONE PALM DR............................LAKELAND..........3/29/2022..........$810,000 6538 EAGLE VIEW LOOP...................LAKELAND...........4/21/2022......... $820,000 1409 N FLORIDA AVE.........................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022....... $2,776,900 230 FLORIDA AVE..............................LAKELAND..........3/28/2022.......$3,220,000 6625 HWY 98....................................LAKELAND...........3/31/2022...... $4,553,400

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2124 AVENUE C.......................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022..........$259,900 897 EAGLE ROCK TER............... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022......... $264,000 3431 SHERRY AVE...................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022..........$274,000 5309 NICKLAUS DR................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022.......... $281,000 868 VIENNA DR......................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022.......... $281,800 401 CEDRO CT........................... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022..........$295,000 674 SQUIRES GROVE DR........... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022..........$295,000 624 HONEY BELL RD................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022..........$295,000 1565 KENWOOD AVE................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022.......... $301,000 1274 ZAMBRANA CT.................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022..........$302,700 924 VIENNA DR......................... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022.......... $303,100 4310 SHADOW WOOD TRL....... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022......... $306,400 1609 WALLACE MANOR BLVD... WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022..........$307,000 405 KENSINGTON VIEW DR...... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022.......... $315,000 736 LAKE MARTHA DR.............. WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022.......... $315,000 4693 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE AVE.WINTER HAVEN........3/28/2022...........$317,000 233 LAKE NED RD...................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022.......... $327,000 144 KRENSON BAY LOOP.......... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022......... $342,400 896 VIENNA DR......................... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022......... $349,900 274 SANTA ROSA DR................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022......... $350,000 6060 FOREST RIDGE LN............ WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022......... $360,000 321 ALEXZANDER WAY.............. WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022.........$400,000 2848 TRADITIONS BLVD........... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022.........$408,000 115 SUGARCREEK RD................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022..........$410,000 239 RUBY LAKE LN.................... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022..........$425,500 140 HIDDEN OAKS LN................ WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022..........$529,500 2521 PARTRIDGE DR.................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022..........$535,000 128 LAKE REGION CIR................ WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022......... $550,000

240 LAKESIDE RANCH CIR........ WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022............$55,500 3265 CONINE DR....................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022........... $60,000 5886 DRIFTWOOD DR.............. WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022............$75,800 2085 ISLE ROYALE CT APT 182.. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022........... $85,000 474 VILLAGE CIR........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022............$87,000 9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 622..... WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022........... $89,900 4074 ROLLING OAKS DR........... WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022........... $92,000 4313 CHERRYWOOD ST............ WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022........... $98,900 307 TEMPLE CT......................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022.......... $105,000 412 LAUREL COVE WAY............. WINTER HAVEN...........3/31/2022........... $115,000 426 SUNFISH DR........................ WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022...........$118,000 9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 762..... WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022.......... $124,000 6772 BRENTWOOD DR.............. WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022...........$132,500 835 ORCHID SPRINGS DR......... WINTER HAVEN..........3/29/2022.......... $139,000 911 AVENUE F............................. WINTER HAVEN..........4/29/2022.......... $150,000 1813 GARDEN LAKE DR.............. WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022.......... $153,000 1776 6TH ST APT 701.................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022.......... $165,000 505 LAKE ELIZABETH DR........... WINTER HAVEN..........4/29/2022.......... $170,000 204 CHAUCER LN...................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022.......... $170,000 458 PINEHURST CT................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022.......... $170,000 3113 NW ELM ST......................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022........... $181,500 1117 28TH ST............................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022..........$188,000 107 LAKE ELIZABETH DR........... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022......... $204,000 3347 SE LAKEVIEW DR.............. WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022.......... $214,000 3245 TIMBERLINE RD................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/25/2022..........$225,000 434 GLENEAGLES CT................. WINTER HAVEN..........3/30/2022......... $250,000 1733 AVENUE C.......................... WINTER HAVEN..........3/28/2022..........$255,000

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