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This month we feature blueberries, locally-grown, super nutritious, and ready for you to pick in April. Just ahead of blueberry season, we visit with a local farmer and talk the do’s and don’ts of U-pick and get tips on how to grow our own. The March cocktail also features these blue beauties with a delicious blueberry shrub recipe. This drink can be made into a mocktail very easily, so healthy to drink every morning.

We visit The Whoopie Pie Guys, a local favorite with a brand new storefront.

You’ve probably seen them at farmer’s markets around Central Florida. Not only have they opened a store, but their wholesale business is taking off.

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The calendar is getting bigger every month, and the Top Ten lists guide you to the coolest events happening from Orlando to Tampa and everywhere in between. Have fun and don’t forget to tag your Facebook and Instagram posts with #lkldhaven and you might find them in the next issue.

If you haven’t already, check out our monthly podcast, Haven For Your Ears.

Tara Crutchfield and I talk about the month’s magazine and the inspiration behind it. We share stories, some quite embarrassing and hilarious, but hopefully entertaining. It’s a great companion to the printed version every month. Find it wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT REMOVES BOOKS BEING CHALLENGED

BY AN ACTIVIST GROUP

SILVER RING CAFE WILL HAVE TO LEAVE ITS SPOT NEAR MUNN PARK

BARBECUE FANS LOOKING FORWARD TO ARRIVAL OF 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE

POLK MUSEUM OF ART EXPANSION WILL TRIPLE GALLERY SPACE

CANNABIS COMPANY PLEDGES IT WILL CONTROL ODORS FROM ITS UPCOMING PRODUCTION PLANT

Sixteen books were temporarily removed from public school library shelves across Polk County after the group County Citizens Defending Freedom said they were pornographic and harmful to minors. Two committees assembled by the school district will review the contents of the books and determine their fate. Critics of the books’ removal note that most of them deal with LGBT+ or racial equity themes. Among the books under review are the best-selling novels “Beloved” and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison and “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini.

Silver Ring Cafe, a vintage lunch spot known for its Cuban sandwiches, will need to leave its 35-year spot across from Munn Park by the end of August. Restaurant owner Tim Altman learned recently that his lease will not be renewed. The owner of the Tennessee Avenue building plans to remodel the space for a tenant she isn’t ready to name but said is “a new company that will bring great value to downtown.” Altman, 63, is looking for a new spot for his cafe and its four employees. “I’m really worried about them more than myself — and my customers,” he said.

Barbecue lovers cheered when they learned that Winter Park-based 4 Rivers Smokehouse plans to open its 15th location at the Shoppes of Lake Miriam Crossing, the shopping center that includes GreenWise Market and HomeGoods. Plans call for a 4,279-squarefoot restaurant seating 87 opening later this year. Readers of Southern Living ranked 4 Rivers the top barbecue joint in the South in a 2020 poll. All of the small chain’s restaurants are in Florida, with four in the metro Orlando area and two in Tampa.

The Polk Museum of Art is getting ready to triple its gallery space. The museum is planning to start construction later this year on a 10,000-square-foot, $6 million expansion. Designed by Straughn Trout Architects, the two-story addition will expand the 34-year-old Palmetto Street building to the northwest. The project includes more classrooms, laboratory and storage space, renovation of the entrance, and new flooring on the first level.

Expected opening: spring 2024.

Plans for a new facility that will produce medical marijuana in a west Lakeland industrial park had nearby residents of Carillon Lakes worried about odors; they have complained for several years about smells from another nearby cannabis processor. But at a city planning meeting, representatives of Revolution Global assured the residents the company will use building design and advanced technology to prevent odor leakage. At the same meeting, members of the Lakeland Planning & Zoning Board learned that state law gives cities little latitude in regulating cannabis businesses.

LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PLANS TO ADD A THREE-STORY HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

POLK SEEKING ALTERNATIVES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION FOLLOWING CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CITY CALLS FOR WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS DUCK HUNTING NEAR RESIDENCES

DOWNTOWN GOLF CART SHUTTLES NOW RUN ONLY ON WEEKENDS

PROPOSALS FOR MORE HOMES AND APARTMENTS SPARK DEBATES ABOUT GROWTH

Lakeland Christian School plans to construct a three-story high school classroom building near the intersection of Harden Boulevard and Ariana Street. The site plan for the project is under review by the city of Lakeland, and a Florida drainage permit is needed. Enrollment at the school is capped at 1,200 students, so no increase in traffic is expected. Trees were recently removed around the site reserved for the 41,500-square-foot, $12.5 million expansion. The project architect is Jon Kirk of Straughn Trout in Lakeland.

Frustrations have mounted for residents of Lakeland’s unincorporated suburbs who count on FCC Environmental to pick up their garbage. After many customers complained of missed pickups, Polk County commissioners first threatened FCC’s contract, then said complaints had decreased but ultimately declared a state of emergency. That allows County Manager Bill Beasley to craft a short-term solution that could involve using county crews or other companies. The state of emergency was needed because “the missed collections, which persist in the county, endanger the public health, safety and welfare of Polk residents,” Polk’s government said in a news release.

Lakeland city commissioners waded into the emotionally charged issue of duck hunting on city lakes after getting emails from residents along Lake Parker who complained of pre-dawn shotgun blasts near their homes and a city recreation trail that skirts the lake. To the residents, hunting near neighborhoods presents a threat to safety and tranquility. Hunters rebutted that hunting on any part of Lake Parker is legal, and suggestions that it be curtailed are an affront to conservation, gun ownership, and heritage. Commissioners asked their staff to schedule a public workshop with representatives of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to air all sides of the issue and explore options. The duck-hunting season has ended and resumes in November.

The golf carts that transport people around downtown Lakeland have proved very popular on weekend evenings. But few people were using the service during its weekday lunch runs, so those have been eliminated. The three-month-old service, called The Squeeze, is a pilot project from the Citrus Connection and the Downtown Lakeland Development Authority. The eight-seat golf carts, now equipped with green LED lights underneath, run from 4 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Rides come roughly 12 minutes apart and cover downtown, the RP Funding Center area, and the Lake Morton neighborhood. Payments are made via mobile cash apps.

The pace of growth in Lakeland is becoming an increasingly contentious issue.

In the coming weeks, city commissioners will be asked to approve 242 apartments on Lake Miriam Drive near the Publix shopping center and several single-family and apartment developments in areas around West Pipkin Road west of the airport. Proponents say the new communities will provide needed housing for the many people finding Lakeland an attractive place to move. Some detractors want to stop the growth and maintain Lakeland’s small-town feel, while others want to see investment in roads and public safety precede approval of new communities. Watch for more community discussion of growth in the coming months.

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LAKELAND TOP 10 PROMISE RUN ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

Various days through March 6 at the Lakeland Community Theatre.

Disguised as a nun, our lead finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Virtual Promise Run will take place rain or shine. You will have the choice to run the Virtual Promise Run on the existing Promise Run 10k or 5k course, or by running on any other 10k or 5k course of your choosing. The available times to run and include your results are Friday, March 4 at midnight through Sunday, March 6 at 11:59 pm. runsignup.com/Race/FL/ Lakeland/PromiseRun

FLORIDA TROPICS SC

AN ELVIS TRIBUTE

SEU: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

The Florida Tropics Soccer Club is a professional indoor soccer team that plays at the RP Funding Center in the Major Arena Soccer League.

Catch a game on March 13 or March 20 at 3:05 pm. To purchase tickets, call 863-240-0101 or visit FLTropics.com.

March 18, 7:30 pm at the Gem Theater. Spend the evening with Dwight Icenhower, a five-time world champion Elvis Presley tribute artist. Dwight is considered to be one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world today. The evening will feature a five-piece live band. VIP seating available for an additional charge.

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March 26, 7:30 - 9 pm at the Polk Museum of Art. This event, featuring students from Southeastern University, will include performances of two oneact operas. One selection will be the The Old Maid and the Thief

by Gian Carlo Menotti, while the second selection will be chosen at a later date. Purchase your tickets in advance. polkmuseumofart.org

SISTER ACT

March 4, 7 pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape.

Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards.

Concerts will be performed on the Oval Lawn and seating will be available on a first-come basis.

Purchase tickets in advance.

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BLOOMIN’ ARTS FESTIVAL March 5 & 6 from 9 am - 4 pm in downtown Bartow. Painters, sculptors, jewelers, woodworkers, metal artists, clay artists, mixed media, and fiber are some of the beautiful artwork on hand to view and buy. The event takes place on Main Street and the surrounding area by the Polk Historical Museum. bartowartguild.com/ bloomin-arts-festival

LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET March 27, noon - 6 pm at Swan Brewing. Over 40 counter-culture and eclectic vendors from all across Central Florida, bringing tons of underground and hard to find vinyl, handmade jewelry, vintage, and custom clothing, original artwork, and so so so much more. facebook.com/lakelandpunkflea

SPRING OBSESSION March 12, 8 am - 3 pm at Lake Crago Park. The Lakeland Rotary Club presents a celebration of garden, art, and music for the whole family. There will be plants galore, garden art, children’s area, prize drawings, plant seminars, and a delicious Rotary BBQ! Dog friendly too. Proceeds will support the new “Know and Grow” program for Polk Public Schools.

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THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE March 31, 7:30 pm at the RP Funding Center. The Price is Right is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Learn more at rpfundingcenter.com.

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Upcoming Shows Magic and Hypnosis-March 4th Jason Christopher will be performing a mix of comedy and amazing magic!

The World Goes Round-Mar. 4,5,6 A stunning musical revue from the multiTony Award winning team of Kander & Ebb.

Piano Man- March 10th

Cannonball & Nat Adderley Mar. 19 The Lake Wales Jazz Connection presents some of the most soulful music in history.

The Amazing Scott Mcfall- Mar. 19 Come see the magic of hyponosis! Fun for all ages.

Out of the Box Improv- March 26th

Mark Anthony looks, sings, and plays just like Billy Joel!

Fly Fishing Film Tour- March 12th Get to see incredible footage from waterways worldwide.

An Elvis Tribute- March 18th Featuring Dwight Icenhower as the one and only Elvis Presley.

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Winter Haven’s original improv group is putting on another hilarious performance!

Drag Show at Balmoral- March 31st Hosted by Trishelle Michaels, this highly anticipated dinner show will sell out quickly!

Burlesque at the Social- April 2nd Classic burlesque and vintage revue.

ORLANDO TOP 10 ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL

BILLY JOEL KIDS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Mar. 1 - 6 at the Bay Hill Championship Course. Purchase Grounds Tickets to watch up close or the White Claw Deck near the 15th green and the 16th tee box, offering enhanced viewing. On Sunday, all guests with a military ticket are invited along the 9th fairway with complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Reserve tickets in advance at arnoldpalmerinvitational.com.

Mar. 5, 6 - 10 pm at the Orlando Science Center. Kids ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to explore exhibits, experience enhanced programming, and enjoy dinner and a film in age-appropriate small groups. Caregivers can enjoy a stress and child-free evening on the town while the kids have an entertaining experience of their own. Reserve in advance. osc.org

Mar. 12, 8 pm at Camping World Stadium. Legendary musician Billy Joel and New York’s quintessential son ranks as one of the most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer/ songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist. His songs have acted as personal and cultural touchstones for millions of people across five decades. campingworldstadium.com

SHOP, DINE & STROLL

NIGHT HIKE AT THE ZOO

TOUR DE CURE

Mar. 26 all-day in downtown Winter Garden. Outdoor shopping, dining, and live music to celebrate National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day! National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day is celebrated annually to honor independent, locally-owned businesses that are the backbone of a local community and economy. cwgdn.com

Mar. 26, 7:30 - 10 pm at the Central Florida Zoo. Begin in the Discovery Center with up-close animal encounters. Venture into the Zoo for a guided flashlight tour after dark. This is a great program for families, children must be five years or older to attend.

Tour is approximately two hours.

Registrations and payments are required. Space is limited. centralfloridazoo.org

Mar. 27, 8 am - 8 pm at the Lake Nona Town Center. Tour de Cure is a premier cycling event for all ages and abilities. Choose the course that best suits you, your family, friends, and coworkers. All the routes will be fully supported with bike mechanics, volunteer route marshals, rest stops with food and water, cheering volunteers, and more. Virtual ride available. diabetes.org/tourfl

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WINTER PARK SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL

AMERICA’S WONDERS

Mar. 18 & 19 from 9 am - 6 pm, Mar. 20 from 9 am - 5 pm along Park Ave. in downtown Winter Park. This is one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious outdoor art festivals.

Enjoy live music, a children’s workshop, student exhibits, and more. Spend the day and dine in one of the many restaurants. wpsaf.org

Mar. 18, 8 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. An orchestra takes you on a journey as you watch 3D images of 26 national parks including the Grand Canyon, Redwood Forests, Appalachian Mountains, a walk through New York’s Times Square, the lights of Las Vegas, and even stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge. Purchase tickets in advance. drphillipscenter.org

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM VS. PANAMA

Mar. 27, Interactive films feature pre-show entertainment at 6:30 pm. The movie begins at 7 pm with in-show activities. Ni! Armed with coconuts and holy hand grenades, King Arthur and his motley crew struggle to find the Holy Grail in this British cult classic film. gardentheatre.org/movies/

Mar. 27, 7 pm at Exploria Stadium.

This is a US Men’s National Team Final Round, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football FIFA World Cup Qualifying match.

Purchase tickets at ussoccer.com/teams/usmnt.

TAMPA TOP 10 NEW YORK YANKEES

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

GASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

SKYWAY 10K

Watch the Yankees Spring Training games on various days throughout March at the George M. Steinbrenner Field. Purchase individual game tickets or the Pinstripe Pass for the outfield standing room only area. In addition to the Spring Training game schedule, be on the lookout for player report dates, open practice times, and the Sprint to Spring 5K race date. gmsfield.com

Mar. 2 - 27, times vary at the Shimberg Playhouse. This play with Music is by Anthony Burgess, adapted from his novel. This story lures audiences into a testosteronefilled underworld of a dystopian future. In 1962, the explosive tale of little Alex and his band of Droogs was a ground-breaking instant classic. 90 minutes with no intermission, masks required. strazcenter.org

Mar. 5, 9 am - 6 pm and Mar. 6, 10 am - 5 pm at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. The festival will showcase artists and their work including ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment. gasparillaarts.com

Mar. 6, runners and walkers of all levels cross over the span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg. Covering three Florida counties, the bridge serves as the breathtaking setting and 6.2-mile course for a once-in-a-lifetime race. Each year, 100% of all proceeds benefit the Armed Forces Families Foundation and support the military and their families. skyway10k.com

INNINGS FESTIVAL

SPACE JAM

THE GRAPEST SHOWMAN

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Mar. 19 & 20 at the Raymond James Stadium. ⁣A weekend of performances by Green Day, The Lumineers, Incubus, Khruangbin, and many more on three stages with no overlapping sets. Enjoy special appearances from baseball legends like Ozzie Smith, Gary Sheffield, and John Kruk. All ages welcome, purchase one-day or two-day passes. inningsfestival.com/florida

Mar. 21, 7 pm on the lawn of Armature Works. All ages are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free outdoor showing. Enjoy food and drinks from any of the vendors within Heights Public Market. Outside food, beverage, and coolers are prohibited. Seating is first come, first serve, early arrival is suggested. facebook.com/armatureworks

Mar. 26, 7 pm at the Tampa Theatre. Taste dozens of boutique wines and sample Tampa’s top independent restaurants.

Bid on premium silent auction items representing Bay area retailers, restaurants, services, and attractions. This is Tampa Theatre’s signature fundraiser, purchase tickets in advance. tampatheatre.org

Mar. 26 & 27 at MacDill Air Force Base. Witness the incredible capabilities of their United States Air Force, with Team MacDill on full display. The highlight of the event will be the United States Navy Blue Angels. This familyfriendly event features all five branches of the US military as well as first responders. General admission is free, upgraded seating available for purchase. tampabayairfest.com

THE ART OF LETTER WRITING Mar. 15, 6 - 8 pm at The Dali Museum. Try your hand at writing and making postcards inspired by Dali himself. Create playful interpretations of your surroundings in a surreal way.

This interactive workshop will be led by The Paper Seahorse and The Tampa Bay Letter Writers. All materials are included, register in advance. thedali.org

HOLLYWOOD AWARDS NIGHT Mar. 27. The Red Carpet Reception begins at 6:30 pm on Franklin Street under the historic marquee of the Tampa Theatre.

After a limo ride around the block, guests will walk the red carpet past paparazzi, and chat with “Roan Jivers” about who they’re wearing. Inside, there will be games, free popcorn and soda, hair and makeup touch-ups with professional stylists, and a cash bar. ABC’s live coverage of the Academy Awards begins at 8 pm. tampatheatre.org

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

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MAR 4 ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

MAR 25 SIERRA HULL

APR 8 POKEY LAFARGE

APR 22 MOLLY TUTTLE

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

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U-Pick season is almost here! Polk County has several U-pick blueberry farms to fulfill your inner Violet Beauregarde. A repeat winner for best U-pick farm in our annual Best of Haven readers choice awards, Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm is getting their buckets ready, hooking up their wagons, and preparing to welcome U-pickers for the season ahead.

The Winter Haven-based family farm started as a plant nursery in 1979. In 2000, they became a blueberry farm and opened for U-pick. According to owner Jacqueline Whitehead, her in-laws purchased their home and the first bit of land in 1972. The family accumulated more property in the 80s and 90s, along with five acres across the street last summer, making up the 33-acre Whitehead Blueberry Farm. Fifteen of those acres are dedicated to growing over 30,000 blueberry plants.

Jacqueline and her husband John married in 1988. “He used to work for Cypress Gardens when he was a teenager, and he grew plants for them for many years. In 1999 he decided to go into blueberries, and that’s when we became a blueberry farm,” she said.

The farm is open for U-pick from the first Wednesday in April through mid-May. “Blueberries are a once-a-year crop,” said Whitehead. “When you plant the bush, it normally takes about three years for it to start producing any quantity of blueberries.”

She described the beginning of their ‘cycle’ in January and early February when they bloom, which eventually turns into berries.

“They don’t come in all at one time. Every two or three days, you’ll get a whole new crop that’s ripe during the harvest time.

We have the bloom. Then we have the baby berries. Usually, by the end of March, you start having mature berries that you pick and eat,” she said. During the U-pick season from April through mid-May, thousands of people flock to the farm for a day of picking blueberries, enjoying the outdoors, and slowing down for a bit.

Once they’ve been picked clean at the end of the U-pick season, the bushes are cut back in June. “That’s so they’ll put on fresh growth for the following year,” according to Whitehead. “At that point, they’re dormant, you could say. They have green leaves until sometime in December, and then the leaves will fall, and then they’ll start putting on the blooms again in January.”

EMERALDS AND JEWELS This farm grows two varieties of blueberries – Emeralds and Jewels. “They are some of the very first blueberries ever developed by the University of Florida to grow in Florida,” according to Whitehead.

The difference between the two types of berries grown on Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm is best summarized by the Florida Blueberry Growers Association (www.floridablueberrygrowers. org/varieties). “Emerald is a vigorous bush with a growth habit midway between upright and spreading. Flowers open uniformly, and it produces abundant leaves even after mild winters. Emerald is very capable of carrying heavy crops. Berries are large and firm with a good picking scar and have a sweet flavor. Color is medium to dark blue. There are no real problems with Emerald. Root rot, stem blight, and cane canker have not been too serious.”

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The article goes on to explain, “Jewel has a moderately low chill requirement. It is an early ripening and high-quality berry. Jewel produces a large number of flower buds but leafs well in the spring. Vigor is about equal to Sharpblue, but Jewel is shorter and more spreading. Berry quality is excellent but tends to be tart until fully ripe. Jewel is moderately susceptible to root rot.”

amazed because they’ve never been on a farm in their whole life.”

The Winter Haven blueberry farm is popular for school field trips, homeschool groups, church outings, and team building.

Jacqueline enjoys providing a learning experience for all who come to U-pick, especially children. “It’s a way to do something fun with your kids that teaches them. People like the fact that their kids learn that blueberries don’t come from a box in Publix,” she said.

According to the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, two types of blueberries grow in Florida – Southern Highbush and Rabbiteye Varieties – both of which encompass many types of berries. Southern Highbush include Primadonna, Emerald, Star, Windsor, Jewel, Springhigh, Springwide, Santa Fe, Sweetcrisp, Camellia, Abundance, O’Neal, Rebel, Palmetto, Dixieblue, Gupton, Sebring, Millennia, Snowchaser, Misty, Gulf Coast, Sharpblue, Farthing, Scintilla, and Lenior berries. Rabbiteye Varieties include Brightwell, Alapaha, Vernon, Ochlocknee, Powderblue, and Premier bushes.

U-PICK TIPS AND ETIQUETTE Wear a hat and sunscreen to avoid sunburn Wear long sleeves and pants to avoid getting scratched by the blueberry bushes

A U-PICK TRIP TO WHITEHEAD’S BLUEBERRY FARM

Keep your children with you at all times

After using the convenient parking signs to find a spot, U-pickers will head towards the classic red and white Blue View Barn, where they’ll be given a bucket with a plastic bag for their berries.

Wagons attached to side-by-sides provide U-pickers a ride out into the blueberry fields.

Respect the farm and blueberry bushes. Don’t rip branches or throw berries on the ground Pick one berry at a time and only pick ones that are ripe A sample in the field is fine, but don’t eat your fill – that’s not so much sampling as it is stealing

After picking their fill of Whitehead’s Emeralds and Jewels, guests will return to the barn where they can weigh their haul, pay, and eat! U-Pick blueberries are $4.00 per pound, or if you’d like them to pick for you, call ahead for blueberries at $6.00 per pound.

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Even after picking to their heart’s content, guests at the farm often stick around to enjoy the onsite food truck on weekends serving blueberry desserts or to shop a selection of local honey, local jam (made with Whitehead’s blueberries, of course), and other goods. “I have a very talented niece who makes fused glass jewelry, and we usually have some of that for sale as well,” said Whitehead. Families can make a day of it with the playground, corn hole, and tables to relax and take in the sights.

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During the off-months (September through December and January to March), the Blue View Barn is used as a wedding venue with a 130-person capacity. Decorated in a rustic-chic aesthetic with burlap, mason jars, and sweet signs, all couples need to do is show up for their big day or change out what they want. Whitehead said, “Couples that get married here tell me that it’s fun and it’s easy because I have so many decorations for them to use that it makes it simple.” The venue has an onsite bridal suite, groom saloon, DJ booth, dance floor, outdoor bar, catering kitchen, and food service area. The ceremony space is an open-sky chapel with doors for a grand entrance, wooden benches, and string lights.

IN THE ZONE “I like to pick in the morning before anyone gets here. I usually come out at about 7:00 and pick some to eat for breakfast,” said Jacqueline. “It’s calming. It’s quiet. You can just get in the zone.”

Some 8,000-10,000 people each year seek out the same calming appeal of what Jacqueline calls a “simple, back to basics” activity at the family farm. “I think people have lost the ability to be outside. […] People come out here, and they’re just

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Whitehead’s blueberry farm blueberry cobbler

Are you interested in growing your own blueberries?

Homeowners can make use of the “Blueberry Gardener’s Guide” fact sheet by UF/IFAS Extension at edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ MG359. If you have any questions about growing blueberries in Polk County, call the UF/IFAS Plant Clinic (863) 519-1057.

By Jacqueline Whitehead Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 2 cups cleaned and mashed (optional) blueberries

Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for the UF/IFAS Extension of Polk County, Anne Yasalonis, had an excellent tip for readers. “If you have the right place in your yard to grow blueberries in the ground, they make gorgeous shrubs/ hedges!”

Check out this photo of Bok Tower Gardens making use of blueberry bushes in this way, courtesy of Anne Yasalonis.

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Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine ingredients in a 9 x 13 casserole dish.

Bake for 45 minutes, brush top with butter, and serve.

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The following information includes excerpts from UF/IFAS “Blueberry Gardener’s Guide” (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG359) by J. G. Williamson, P. M. Lyrene, and J. W. Olmstead

blueberry gardener’s guide Two types of blueberries grow well in Florida, rabbiteye (Vaccinium virgatum) and southern highbush (interspecific hybrids of V. darrowii, V. virgatum, and V. corymbosum).

However, only the low-chill cultivars of each are adapted to Florida. Generally, rabbiteye blueberries grow well in areas of Florida that have winters as cold as or colder than winters in Ocala. The southern highbush cultivars that are commonly grown in Florida are well adapted to areas south of Ocala and north of Sebring, although they will grow reasonably well in Alachua County. The southern limits of southern highbush adaptation in Florida have not been fully determined.

the plant. If the plant has a large top compared with the root system, remove about one-third of the top by selectively pruning the least vigorous growth and cutting back the tops of vigorous canes by several inches.

Aside from site selection, choosing the proper blueberry cultivars may be the most important decision a dooryard blueberry grower can make. Most blueberry cultivars grown in Florida are self-unfruitful; they require cross-pollination from another cultivar of the same type (southern highbush with southern highbush and rabbiteye with rabbiteye). Another requirement for good fruit set is that pollen vectors (usually bees) are present and working the flowers during bloom. With good pollination, berry yields of 2–5 pounds per plant may be expected by the third or fourth year.

Both rabbiteye and southern highbush thrive on acidic soils, which contain more organic matter than is usually found in Florida soils. If mulched, rabbiteye blueberries will usually grow satisfactorily on soils with 1% organic matter, but they perform better with soils that have 2–3% organic matter. Southern highbush cultivars are not recommended for soils with less than 3% organic matter unless additional organic matter is added as a soil amendment and mulches are added to the site. Peat moss or pine bark is commonly used to increase soil organic matter in blueberry plantings. Peat moss can be incorporated into the soil at or prior to planting.

Blueberries respond best to frequent, light fertilization. They can be killed or damaged by over-fertilization. It is best to be conservative and gradually increase fertilizer rates as you gain experience with your soil type and the kinds of fertilizer you are using.

Mature blueberry plants need about 40 inches of water annually. Most of this water is provided by rain. Water requirements for blueberry plants are low during the winter.

During most years, the combination of rainfall and water stored in the soil should limit the need for irrigation on moist soils between December 1 and March 1. The most critical period for irrigation of blueberry plants in Florida is from early fruit set until the end of harvest.

Blueberries require a soil pH of 4.0–5.5. At higher soil pH values, tissue levels of microelements such as iron and zinc become deficient. Deficiency symptoms develop on new growth, and plants lose vigor. Soil can be acidified by thoroughly mixing a small amount of granulated sulfur into the soil several months before planting.

Blueberries require a well-drained soil profile of at least 18 inches in depth. Blueberries should be planted on raised beds if water drainage is poor (within 18 inches of the soil surface for prolonged periods during the rainy season).

If blueberry plants are not pruned, they eventually become dense, twiggy, and nonproductive. Pruning mature blueberry plants is largely a matter of cane removal or cane thinning and reducing the height of the canopy. The objective of pruning mature bushes is to stimulate the proper balance between vegetative and reproductive growth.

Set plants in a sunny area (at least 4–5 hours of full sun per day) away from the roots of trees except pines and at least 20 feet away from any building foundation. A mature rabbiteye blueberry plant can reach 12–15 feet in height with canes sprouting over an area of 8–10 feet in diameter. Southern highbush plants tend to be less vigorous and smaller than rabbiteyes. Plant size can be controlled to some degree by pruning. However, severe pruning will reduce yields the following spring. Allow at least a 7’ x 7’ area for rabbiteyes and a 4’ x 4’ area for southern highbush. Plants may be set 3 feet apart (southern highbush) or 5 feet apart (rabbiteye) for a hedgerow effect.

Blueberries can be grown successfully for the home garden in Florida. Rabbiteye, southern highbush, or both may be used depending on geographic location, site characteristics, and anticipated harvest season. Generally, rabbiteyes are the best choice for areas north of Lake City and southern highbush blueberries are usually preferred for areas south of Ocala.

Only the low-chill cultivars that have been specifically bred for mild climates are suitable for Florida. Proper site and cultivar selection are probably the two most critical decisions for the blueberry gardener. Plants located too close to hardwood trees produce few fruit, although blueberry plants and pine trees are surprisingly compatible. Rabbiteye requires cross-pollination, and southern highbush benefits from cross-pollination. Cultivars of each type (rabbiteye with rabbiteye and southern highbush with southern highbush) should be mixed together, and natural bee populations should be encouraged for good pollination and fruit set. Growing several cultivars will also lengthen the harvest season. Major yield reductions occur from spring freezes and birds. Blueberry stem blight and Phytophthora root rot are major causes of plant mortality in Florida.

The best time to plant blueberries is from mid-December to midFebruary. Bare-root or container-grown plants can be used. It is best to use plants about 1.5 to 2 feet tall with well-developed root systems that are not pot-bound.

Blueberries should be pruned at the time of planting. If plants have a well-developed root system and irrigation is used, pruning should not be severe. Select the tallest, strongest cane and leave it unpruned. Remove the weak, “twiggy” growth at the base of

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Promo Applications hasn’t afforded him much free time to coach, he plans to pick it back up and continue throughout his life.

A twenty-seven-year-old Polk County native is soon to launch an app poised to revolutionize the event and promotion scene. The Promo App, an event-based social network, will be a valuable tool for organizations from the local Rotary Club and the Ritz to coffee shops and concert halls. According to their website, “By signing up, users can browse a live feed of public events with real-time event information, or create and share their own events.” In addition to connecting users to events in their area, organizers can sell tickets from the platform, manage events with an easy-to-use dashboard, and track sales. So who is the twentysomething from Lake Wales behind Promo, and what are the big ideas behind it?

CREATING VALUE The Promo story starts in Sewanee, Tennessee. O’Neill was in his second semester at the Episcopal liberal-arts college and found himself walking through the cafeteria with nothing to do. He saw a few kids he had classes with and sat down with them. With no other classes scheduled that day, the group had a three-hour lunch talking about a business idea one of them had. The idea for the app, then called Vivism, was a much different iteration of what Promo is today. Of the three original partners, only O’Neill is still involved with the business.

George O’Neill was born and raised in Polk County. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School through sixth grade and graduated high school from All Saints Academy. After high school, O’Neill traveled to Tennessee to Sewanee: The University of the South before attending the University of Florida.

“It started with a really basic app,” he said. “I didn’t code then.

I don’t code now. I just understood what it was like to be a freshman on a college campus or be somewhere where you don’t know people and are trying to figure out what’s going on around you.”

“Believe it or not, I was a theater major,” O’Neill smiled. Though he wasn’t involved in the theater growing up, he always had a connection to the arts. “My dad’s a sculptor, so I grew up working in and out of his shop when I was a kid,” he said.

The idea evolved, transcending college campuses into every downtown, dive bar, and community club worldwide. “I realized that people didn’t just have this problem on college campuses.

It’s a problem all over – people are looking for things to do. […]

There are things going on in downtowns all over the world, […] and they’re just trying to get an extra five or six people to show up. Anyone who’s been a part of a club knows we’re not all some big celebrity. We can’t turn out hundreds of thousands of people, but getting an extra five people to show up at an event can be a really big deal. So that was the focus.”

Finance was O’Neill’s first choice of study, but he found it boring.

He didn’t know anything about theater and thought he’d give it a try to fulfill an art credit. O’Neill remembers his teacher talking about ‘stage left’ and ‘stage right’ during his first class. “I was the only non-theater kid in the room. I remember raising my hand and asking, ‘What do you mean?’” He would go on to build sets and work on lighting and sound.

When he first began working on the app, O’Neill admitted, “I was flying by the seat of my pants trying to figure it out as I went.

I made the mistake at the time — it was a learning experience — instead of focusing on creating real value and functionality for the app that people would want to use, I focused on hype.”

Outside of Promo, the theater major turned app creator enjoys strumming the blues guitar and coaching sports. O’Neill has coached since age 19, predominantly middle and high school lacrosse and soccer at All Saints Academy. He even coached in Tennessee when he attended Sewanee. “It’s one of my favorite things. I love doing it,” he said. “Some of the seniors over at All Saints were my first team when they were in middle school. I’ve watched them grow up from being 12-year-old boys to being 18-year-old young men. They’re great kids.” This year has been a busy one for the Promo founder and CEO. Though the last year

That experience gave the Promo CEO pause to rethink the app.

He came up with several key features that would benefit Promo’s users.

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Cookies sales in the world,” O’Neill said. “Both of my sisters did Girl Scouts in Lake Wales, and I remember them having to go out and stand in front of Publix.” With Promo, that local Girl Scout troop could advertise where they’ll be and not have to rely solely on foot traffic.

“The app is where you go if you want to find out what’s going on around you,” said O’Neill. For event organizers and attendees alike, Promo integrates with a user’s location to connect them to events in their immediate area. Or, if you are planning a trip, you can search events in that location for the dates you’ll be in that city.

“When I was in college, I played in a number of bar bands.

We weren’t winning any Grammys, but it was a lot of fun. The difference between zero and five people was the difference between no one and a packed house,” O’Neill said. “I understand what it’s like being part of something that’s not big, doesn’t have a big marketing budget, doesn’t have a brand name. That’s what this tool is for.”

A key feature that doesn’t exist anywhere else is what O’Neill calls the “Reposting Feature.” Many small businesses, community organizations, and mom-and-pop shops offer regular deals.

“Whether it’s a bar doing ‘Margarita Monday’ or ‘Taco Tuesday.’ […] They do all these things but have no way of incentivizing people to share that information on social media. I created a system that gives a platform for the event creator to track and incentivize sharing on social media in exchange for goods and services.”

LAUNCHING SOON The Promo App is near completion and set to launch in the coming months, according to its founder. More details on a Promo launch event will be announced soon as well. “We want to bring it everywhere we possibly can,” O’Neill said. He came up with the term ‘Event Ecosystems’ to describe the different event environments with a built-in audience of people, such as a downtown or college campus, that they plan to bring these Promo launch events to.

O’Neill used the example of a local coffee shop offering a ‘Mocha Monday’ promotional deal. That coffee shop could go onto the Promo App and create a ‘Mocha Monday’ promotion that offers the first five people to share that link on their social media a free mocha drink. Someone using Promo can see that deal, share the link, and Promo will track that it was posted, then automatically send the user a QR code to redeem that sweet mocha reward.

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It was essential to the Promo founder that the app be advantageous not only to formidable event promoters but also to community clubs, nonprofits, and businesses. “I’ve said this for a long time – I want to be the largest facilitator of Girl Scout

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Katie Worthington Decker moving here and the entrepreneurs and companies investing in our region.”

“To love one’s city, and have a part in its advancement and improvement, is the highest privilege and duty of a citizen.”

The words belong to Daniel Burnham, but the importance of the meaning they carry is what inspires the passion and drive that has made Katie Worthington Decker such an asset to her community. For the past eight years, she has served as President of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, where she tirelessly worked to strengthen, elevate, and enhance the city.

This year, she accepted a position with the Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC) as Senior Vice President, and great things are on the horizon.

When asked what prompted her move to the LEDC she explains, “I was getting to a point in my career where I wanted to expand my horizons to differing facets of economic development and community place-making.” The LEDC’s mission is to “help create jobs and capital investment by attracting new companies as well as facilitating the expansion of existing companies in the Lakeland area.” Katie was impressed by the staff and volunteer leadership approach to accomplishing this mission, which she refers to as “very diverse and strategic.” She says, “Yes, they are incredibly successful at ‘traditional’ recruitment and retention of business and industry in Lakeland, but they are also visionaries, preparing the community for future generations of business, employees, and residents.” She adds, “Most importantly, they are doers.” Decker admires the way in which a specific challenge or certain needs of the community are researched: by talking to business, civic, and community leaders and by visiting other cities that are implementing innovative ways of addressing challenges and bringing these tactics home. “For example,” she adds, “Lakeland wanted to foster a supportive and self-perpetuating entrepreneurial ecosystem? Enter Catapult in the basement of the Bank of America building which today is a beautiful facility on Lake Mirror buzzing with activity of enterprising entrepreneurs. Lakeland businesses wanted a way to engage their interns and new hires with the community? Enter the LEDC’s Summer Leadership Program and recruiting companies like LALToday to help communicate the numerous positive reasons we choose to live here. And the list goes on and on.”

Decker was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, because it was the only hospital close to where her parents lived in Ohio that could handle the birth of triplets. Her family moved quite a bit as her father’s career evolved within the United Way organization, and they eventually settled in Lakeland when she was fourteen. The self-proclaimed “drama and band nerd” attended high school at Santa Fe Catholic, where Katie continued her involvement with theater. “Anyone that knows me,” she says, “knows I am not shy around a microphone, so I certainly attribute my enjoyment of public speaking to drama. The theater is also a place where differences are seen as strengths that set you apart, and I think that influenced my outlook on life as an adult.”

Decker considered becoming an attorney at one point, primarily because of her love for the television show “Law and Order.”

However, after dabbling in that field at the beginning of her college years at the University of Central Florida, she realized it was not something she would enjoy long-term. She ended up taking an intro to Hospitality Management class with a friend, and everything fell into place. “Here was a degree in business and marketing that was human-centered and all about the customer experience. As our world has shifted to high consumer expectations, this degree has been invaluable to me,” she explains. There is no doubt it helped with her career trajectory, including hospitality, insurance, banking, public relations, and customer service. On what originally led her the Winter Haven Chamber she says, “I was lucky enough to have bosses at SunTrust, Bond Clinic, and CNP Agency who understood and championed the value of being engaged in your community as a return on investment to their business.”

Decker looks forward to bringing her talent, knowledge, and skill set to Lakeland. “Through my time at the Chamber, I have been exposed to different areas of community development and the issues and opportunities presented to businesses in Polk County.

I have been deeply engaged with advocacy at the local, regional, and state levels, which helps me to navigate many different situations. My experience has always included an emphasis on analyzing an issue and effectively communicating a message that brings people alongside the organization to accomplish its goals. I hope that I can leverage this experience to support the LEDC and the Lakeland community.”

She is also excited to learn more about the technical side of economic development from the LEDC President, Steve Scruggs, and the rest of the LEDC team she refers to as “outstanding.”

“Just in the first few weeks I’ve been here, I’ve seen how their knowledge and professionalism is benefitting the Lakeland economy in very tangible ways.” Decker adds, “My initial goals are to listen and learn. There is a wealth of knowledge in this office and within this community. My sense from everyone I have met so far is that there is a genuine passion and drive to design a community for the future that benefits all of Lakeland’s residents and businesses.”

She started volunteering for the Chamber in 2007, and in 2008 helped form a young professionals’ group at the request of the then Executive Director Bob Gernert to get more young people involved in developing the future of the city. Decker served as the founding chairwoman of that program (now called Endeavor), the chair of the Chamber Foundation, and as a volunteer Board Director. When Gernert announced his retirement, several board members encouraged her to apply for the position, and the rest, as they say, is history. She is very pleased with the goals accomplished during her time there. “The Chamber is in the best financial position it has been in for years,” she says, “even after the trying years of the pandemic. We received that 5th star [the highest ranking of a Chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce] in 2018, and I have full confidence they will again in 2023. We became well-known as an advocacy-oriented Chamber and held board positions on important regional and statewide organizations, helping to advance policies for the betterment of the business and citizens in our community.” She adds, “I truly feel there is an immense pride that has swelled over the last eight years. Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Polk County have so much to be proud of, and that is evidenced by the people

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Her pride in these communities is contagious. One can’t help but feel the passion, sincerity, and enthusiasm with which she approaches this new endeavor or to share in anticipation of amazing things to come. Another favorite quote of hers comes to us from Edward Bok via his grandmother and reads as follows: “Make you the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it.” Katie Worthington Decker intends to do just this. In fact, she already has.

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Big Whoop It may be called The Whoopie Pie ‘Guys,’ but there’s a very sweet lady behind one of Polk County’s favorite farmer’s market treats.

Lakeland native Tracy Nichols has been “everything from a theme park employee to a lunch lady.” She has a family history steeped in entrepreneurship. “Owning my own business was always on my bucket list. I just didn’t know what it would be,” she said.

As it grew, customers would ask if she could do 100 whoopie pies for a birthday or place an order to treat their office. The Whoopie Pie Guys operated as a cottage food business for about four and a half years. “Market opportunities kept presenting themselves, and festivals, and one-off events,” said Nichols. She thought, ‘I’ve either got to stop or grow.’

Sugar and spice and everything nice have been a hobby for the baker since elementary school. She would bake for friends and family and enter goodies at the 4-H Fair. “My grandmother was always baking – always. There was always icing around to play with,” she said. Her grandmother signed her up for a cake decorating class when she was ten, and the rest is history (though it’s a much smaller treat she’s making these days).

“We decided to grow.” She got her food license, and “the stars aligned” when she met the owner of Magnolia Popcorn, Chris Kittelberger, as they were both on the hunt for a commercial kitchen space. “We’re a great fit together. It’s like we’ve known each other all our lives which is pretty awesome,” Nichols said.

“Now, there’s no stopping. We’re even outgrowing this space.”

According to the Whoopie Pie Guys owner, what started as a gig for fun money has now become their retirement plan.

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KEY LIME OR BUST

Tracy and her husband, Mark, travel a lot. He gets almost a month and a half of vacation time at his job, and they take advantage of every single day. “We’re big fans of regional food,” she said. “Our first stop when we land anywhere is the grocery store. We’ve got to see what people are eating, drinking, what they have on their hot bar, what they have in their bakery.”

What they’d dubbed ‘The Classic’ is one of their signature flavors. “That’s what most people know a whoopie pie as – chocolate cake, top, and bottom, with either marshmallow filling or buttercream icing.”

The Whoopie Pie Guys opted for buttercream frosting because that’s what Nichols liked making, plus it held up in the Florida humidity. Joining ‘The Classic’ in the starting lineup for the WPG is Chocolate Peanut Butter and this writer’s favorite whoopie pie flavor – Key Lime. “That is a love it or hate it flavor,” she said.

“That’s my Florida spin.” As for Nichols? “I’m a ‘Classic’ girl, all the way.”

A trip to Pennsylvania was all it took to give these self-described regional foodies and “chocolate milk connoisseurs” an idea that changed their future. “We were planning on eating through the state – literally,” said Nichols. When they landed in Lancaster, PA, they decided to pick up five or six flavors of this little dessert called a whoopie pie. They’d never seen them before, but man, were they good. Tracy said, “I can make these!”

“We get a lot of ‘Who made it? Pennsylvania versus New England.’ We let them fight it out – we just make them,” Nichols said.

“Mark is very encouraging and very supportive of anything I want to do, and he always has been,” said Tracy. The couple has been together for almost 20 years. After that trip six years ago, they went home, and Tracy began working on some recipes.

“Our family ate a lot of whoopie pies testing the recipes.”

The Whoopie Pie Guys offer an assortment of flavors coming and going with the seasons and holidays. Last month, they had a Chocolate Strawberry flavor in honor of Valentine’s Day and plan to do Chocolate Mint for St. Patrick’s Day. Not only does Nichols get festive with her holiday flavors – she’ll even dress up.

During the holiday season, Mark and Tracy paraded the Winter Haven Farmers Market as Santa and Mrs. Claus. And if you see the Easter Bunny at the market next month, between you and me, that’s Tracy!

Once she had perfected a few flavors, Nichols decided to try selling them at a market just a few miles from their home in Orlando as The Whoopie Pie Guys. “We started with a four-foot table, and now we’ve got a store and a van and a food truck and do three markets every Saturday.”

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Along with their signature whoopie pies, WPG offers an assortment of jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, local honey, and dip mixes. “We’ve got everything from sweet to savory to heat,” said Nichols. Everything they sell is $5, from whoopie pies to jams and jellies, “Because fun stuff should be accessible to everybody.”

So who are the ‘Guys’ that make up The Whoopie Pie Guys?

“I’ve recruited every available family member,” said Nichols.

Nichols’ sister left a corporate job to help with baking and run the WPG storefront on Edgewood Drive in Lakeland. Her mom and dad are the market managers at their stand at the Winter Haven Farmers Market, and her two aunts help run it too.

Everything The Whoopie Pie Guys produce is made from scratch in small batches in their commercial kitchen. Nichols sources locally as much as she can. Ingredients like strawberries and peppers are bought right out of the back of a farmer’s truck at the Plant City Produce Market.

The family is close, according to Nichols. The Whoopie Pie compound, if you will, is on a large plot of land in north Lakeland. “I’ve always lived like this,” she said. “My parents are fifty steps away. My aunts are fifty steps away. […] Everything is a family affair.”

They even use eggs from their chickens in the backyard for all baked goods. The family has about 37 hens and seven roosters.

“Happy chickens make yummy desserts,” Nichols said. The business supports an animal rescue in Tampa called the Ybor Misfits Microsanctuary. Consider dropping some scratch in the jar the next time you buy a whoopie pie. They raised almost $350 for the rescue when they dressed up for Christmas.

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Wholesale has become an unexpected part of her business, opening many doors for the baker. With four wholesale accounts currently and more coming in the next few months, Nichols said, “I had never envisioned this. We just wanted to make a couple of extra bucks for vacation. Now we can take the whole family on vacation every summer. It’s very nice.”

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A new venture you may see Nichols and family trying out involves a hot dog cart. “But not just any hot dog cart – it’s a bicycle and solar-powered. It’s adorable.”

We met Tracy on the Black & Brew patio at the Lakeland Public Library. When asked about future plans for the business, she said they were mulling over the idea of a small event center and pointed to a row of brick shops across the parking lot. “Honestly, I’d love to have one of those spaces in that brick building because that is where my grandfather had his shop when he was younger.” Her grandfather owned a hobby shop that offered model cars and airplanes in that building.

See what the big whoop is all about (I have a ‘filling’ you won’t be disappointed) at the Winter Haven Farmers Market every Saturday and at The Whoopie Pie Guy storefront in Lakeland, Tuesday through Friday 11 am – 3 pm. Follow their social media to see what other markets and events they’ll be attending.

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“We’d like an event center where maybe 50 people can come.

You can have a small wedding, you can have a birthday, you can have a retirement party, and you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on it,” she said.

As for The Whoopie Pie Guys, “If the pace keeps up, we’re going to have to get a bigger kitchen.”

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Blueberry Shrub 1.5 ounces bourbon 2 ounces blueberry shrub (recipe follows) 3 ounces ginger beer Blueberries to garnish Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add shrub and bourbon, shake until very cold—strain into a glass filled with ice, top with ginger beer. Garnish with blueberries.

Please drink responsibly, ages 21+. (This also makes a delicious mocktail, just leave out the bourbon.)

Shrub Recipe: 1 cup blueberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar In a glass jar, place blueberries and sugar. Muddle berries a bit to release the juices. Cover it with a loose lid or cheesecloth and let it sit out on your counter for three days.

At the end of the three days, it should be syrupy. Stir in vinegar and let it sit out for one more day. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and store in the fridge.

Shrub recipe by SidewalkShoes.com

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WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Jaime Jay Handmade Jaime Jackson is in the business of telling stories. Not through books or songs or poems, but through the wearable art she makes by hand and sells at local markets. She crafts colorful crocheted pieces and handmade jewelry full-time now, but it took many years of hard work to get here.

traveled around the east coast, keeping Central Florida in mind as a destination because her grandparents lived in Winter Haven.

The Jacksons settled in Lakeland in 2004. Jaime loved the area’s parks and open spaces. “It seemed perfect like everything was idyllic here,” she said. “Compared to working two full-time jobs each just to pay the rent [in Connecticut].” Life was looking up for the young couple – well, except for all the hurricanes.

A wearable artist for her business Jaime Jay Handmade, she and her husband Eddie and their daughters Juliana and Jalah live in Lakeland. Eddie is the frontman for Fire Light Reggae and a fourth-grade math and science teacher. “If you’re an artist, you need someone to cheer you on,” she said of husband Eddie. “I see the good and brilliance in him when he’s feeling low, and he sees the good and brilliance in me when I’m feeling low.”

“We fell in love with it here. I liked the feeling of not quite fitting in and being challenged,” she said. Coming from a place back home where she had an extensive community network, Jaime liked the feeling of being the new kid in town. “I felt like I could dig in and maybe throw my energy towards a place where it was at a tipping point.” She and Eddie liked the prospect of ‘making the community you want to be in.’

The couple cultivates creativity at home, encouraging their daughters to explore outlets that interest them. Youngest daughter Jalah is creative with makeup, nail polish, hair color, and accessories. She is also known to curate a mean music playlist. Older daughter Juliana is an anime artist who knits, crochets, and plays the violin.

JAIME JAY TAKES FLIGHT “I had to keep crossing new thresholds before I found myself with the time and space to focus just on my business,” said Jackson.

She got her nickname and now business name, Jaime Jay (for Jackson), when she worked for Hobby Lobby for eight years. “I started there during the economic downturn when there were no jobs to be had. I waited in line, three different days, for two hours a day to be interviewed. I kept coming back because I really needed a job,” she said.

CREATE, CROCHET, REPEAT Jaime Jackson grew up in a small New England dairy cow town.

“I remember being in first grade and being in the Brownies and the Girl Scouts and doing craft time, and that being my favorite thing. She would often craft with her grandmother too. “She taught me how to crochet and knit and sew,” said Jackson.

She described her Nonna as “a typical Italian grandmother” who made crafts out of even the smallest things. “She never looked at a bottle of bleach that she didn’t have to cut apart and make into something,” Jackson smiled.

She landed the position, all the while finding time for her art, even bringing supplies to work with her to crochet during breaks.

A turning point for Jackson was when she got passed up for a promotion. “I was told it would be better if I didn’t try to get a promotion there because I had a family to take care of.” The job was given to a man instead. That was her sign that working in corporate retail was not a fit for her life. She and Eddie sat down and came up with a long-term plan. He wanted to go back to college for a teaching degree, and she wanted to create and sell her art.

The first time she was paid to make something was friendship bracelets when she was twelve. She quickly moved from her first love of weaving to making other jewelry. She was selling a few pieces here and there by high school and making them for friends and family as gifts. “I always used selling my artwork as a way to get the extras in life,” she said.

In her teens, she decided she wanted to get out of that small town. She would venture to the city of New Haven, Connecticut, to go to museums and teen clubs. At 18, she enrolled in community college, moved out, and got an apartment of her own. She worked at a restaurant, a bead store, and sold the jewelry she made to support herself. “I never stopped hustling from that moment – from the moment I moved out,” she said.

As soon as Eddie got his degree, he began teaching mid-way through the school year in 2019. At the end of that school year, on her daughters’ last day of school and Eddie’s last day teaching for the year, she quit her job at Hobby Lobby. She was ready to take flight with Jaime Jay Handmade. The name came not only from her nickname, but she began noticing all the birds in her backyard bird feeder and liked the symbolism. Jaime Jay was a name she felt connected to.

She met her husband, Eddie, and the two worked together to make ends meet. “I had this peaceful, tranquil childhood, but then my young adulthood was running to keep the lights on, to keep the heat on. It was hard,” she said.

She planned to teach craft classes and sell jewelry initially. The family converted their back porch into an airy studio with two walls of windows and double doors opening to their dining room.

“It’s a quiet, colorful room in our house where people go and have conversations and sit down and relax,” she said. She spends most of her time in the studio. “It looks out into the backyard. I get to watch the birds and the trees and the sky. It’s everything I wanted.”

The strain of working to make ends meet and attending college became too great, and Jackson eventually dropped out of school.

After a tough winter during which the couple struggled “to heat our apartment that we hated living in, in a neighborhood we didn’t enjoy,” Jaime thought, “That’s it. I’m done.” The couple

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“The idea is that when you buy something that I make, you put it on, and it gives you a certain kind of feeling – whatever that is for you. It’s your story. When we wear something, it makes us feel a certain way, just like when we decorate our house and put up art.

We look at that art, and it makes us feel a certain way, or we sit in that chair, we feel a certain way. […] My concept is to make a fairy tale or story that people can wear.”

Jackson invited friends and family to a studio opening to make crafts and jewelry, and she sold some of her work. Next, she began planning to open her studio for classes the following spring. She worked diligently on a menu of classes teaching how to make jewelry and wearable art like scarves and shawls.

She even collected sewing machines for her future students. By February 2020, she knew her March open house party had to be canceled as news of the pandemic became grimmer.

Connected to the reasons we wear things, Jackson said, “When I do research for a new collection, it eventually comes to the ‘why?’” Since starting her business, clients have asked for more rocks, minerals, and crystals in her work. She thinks of why people might gravitate towards those things. “Maybe in terms of chaos, something natural is more peaceful.”

“Then we existed for the rest of the school year,” she said. With three students and a teacher doing classes from home, she stopped working on Jaime Jay Handmade. In the summer, she connected with DJ and producer Deek Beats on Instagram. He was planning the first Park Chill event, a night with hip-hop and lo-fi beats, food, and vendors. She asked if she and her family could attend. Deek Beats asked if she’d rather sell her art as a vendor there instead.

This summer, her goal is to get her website up and running with pieces available for sale there. Jaime Jay is heading in another exciting direction – teaching classes. What she wanted to do from the beginning, she plans to offer beginner classes, granny square classes, and advanced classes as her students progress.

She will provide the hooks and yarn, which students can take home. “The most important thing when you learn a new skill is to practice it,” she said. Classes will be announced on social media.

“He convinced me to do it, and I bought a tent, borrowed some tables from my mom and some sheets from the closet, and took all the table lamps from around the house and plugged them in and did my first market.”

She attended more Park Chill events, Dixieland Market, First Friday in Lakeland, and Buena Market. “I was learning as I went,” she said. These markets helped her hone in her display and market setup. “Less is more,” she said.

“I like introducing people to something artistic and creative,” Jackson said. “Everyone has a little spark of something in there.

You just have to find the thing that matches you. […] I can’t draw at all. When I was a kid, I did not think I was artistic, and I’m a living working artist now. [...] I thought I was ‘crafty.’ It’s the same thing. It’s just belittled because it’s ‘women’s work.’ But it’s not – it’s punk rock and cool.”

Then she started at the Winter Haven Farmers Market. “The Winter Haven Farmers Market was when I started thinking about it professionally,” she said. “I consider that to be my home base. It’s a place where we all know each other. It’s comfortable.

I have a lot of repeat customers and people who know me that pop in. That’s my favorite location.”

Jaime Jay Handmade items can be purchased through Instagram or any of the markets she attends, like Buena Market in Lakeland or the Bloom on Franklin Block Party in Tampa. She is at the Winter Haven Farmers Market the first Saturday of every month and announces on social media where else she will be.

“The market community, the vendor community – those are my people,” said Jackson. “It’s community over competition, but we all do better if we’re all together.”

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When Jackson creates a piece of wearable art, she pictures a story. Sometimes it’s about someone she knows and how they might feel wearing it, even if it isn’t for them specifically.

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POLK SENIOR GAMES When: Mar. 01 - Feb. 26, 2022 polkseniorgames.org The Polk Senior Games are streamlining the games this year for everyone to have a safe experience. They will only offer the outside events in various locations around Polk County. See full schedule online.Polk Senior Games provides an annual event of competitive athletic and recreational events for men and women 50 years and over.

HARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SENIOR EXHIBITION When: Mar. 01 - Mar. 20, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Harrison School for the Arts annual showcase at the Polk Museum of Art presents the work of graduating seniors from the visual arts department.This exhibition may be viewed online. 863-688-7743 THE ART OF THE HIGHWAYMEN: FROM THE WOODSBY FAMILY COLLECTION When: Mar. 01 - May 22, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Starting in the 1950s, a group of twentysix African-American painters who plied their trade painting Florida’s landscapes, discovered success in simplicity, finding a niche to call their own, producing more than 200,000 works, and achieving incredible widespread popularity in the process.

This large-scale academic exhibition drawn entirely from the Woodsby family’s private collection revisits the Highwaymen, examining their legacy and key place in art history, studying the complete story of their rise and seeking answers for their unexpected mass appeal. Finally, Florida art that was once deemed lowbrow and rejected from museums and galleries but celebrated widely by eager consumers receives its moment in the sun, right here in Lakeland.

863-688-7743 YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 10:15-11:15 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. Tuesdays, space is limited. 863-291-5880

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LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develop early literacy skills and promote interaction between parents and children. Ages 5 and under.This program is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am.

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technique of painting from a live model using a limited palette of oil paint on canvas. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743 ART APPRECIATION: UNEXPECTED EUROPE When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 on Tuesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Jan Hurndon, M.A. History and Culture, Union Institute and University. Explore (from the comfort and security of the Museum’s auditorium) some of Europe’s lesser known works of artwork. For each week of the class, we’ll visit a different country or region of Europe including Spain, Ireland, Russia, the Netherlands (and Flanders), Greece, and Norway. Must register in advance.

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CAMEO WRITERS When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

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MUSIC BINGO & FUN RUN W/ K-BOSS ON WHEELS FOOD TRUCK When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Play free music bingo tonight with your host, SG Wood! Earn your beers running with FleetFeet Lakeland at 5:30. Then take in the first appearance at Swan of K-Boss on Wheels - a new to us food truck!

LEGO CLUB When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com We supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. Every Tuesday from 4 - 5 pm. 863-291-5880

TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Mar. 01, 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 6:308pm! Teams may range between 1-8 players.

All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

BEGINNING ILLUSTRATION When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 on Tuesdays. Skill Level: Beginning, Instructor: Simoni Limeira Bonadies, M.A., Sociology, Federal University of Alagoas Macei. Fee: $145 Members, $195 Non-Members. Is drawing something you have always wanted to learn how to do but you do not know where to start? Discover how to draw and bring your illustrations to life with colored pencils. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743

ENVIRONMENTAL ART & ECO-POETRY/PROSE When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 9 — March 16 on Wednesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Cecilia Llompart, M.F.A. in Poetry, University of Virginia. This class will focus on the impact of the environmental movement on the arts, including historical approaches to and perspectives of nature, as well as more recent ecological and politically motivated work.

Students will explore these themes while generating their own work, and will complete several polished pieces of writing, several rough sketches of local flora and fauna, and one environmental sculpture or one 3D mixed-media collage/assemblage. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743

COLLAGE & COMICS CLASS When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 onTuesdays. Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Cecilia Llompart, M.F.A in Poetry, University of Virginia. This class will provide an opportunity for students--regardless of their level of experience with either genre--to work with a wide variety of mixed media materials (including magazine and newspaper clippings, fabric and textiles, fragments of other artwork or texts, photographs and found objects, etc.) as well as to experiment with a variety of paints and adhesives in order to achieve different desired effects. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743

DIGITAL PAINTING CLASS When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org February 9 — March 16 on Wednesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Reinier Munguia, Professional Illustrator and Photographer, owner of Wildstock Photography. This course will focus on the fundamentals of digital painting and illustration. Learn the proper use of the

FIGURE PAINTING IN OIL WITH A LIMITED PALETTE When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 on Tuesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Christopher Roll, M.S. Art Education, Buffalo State College. Learn the classical atelier

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863-688-7743 CIRO’S SWEET TOOTH DESSERT TOUR When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. 48 hours advance ticket purchase is required in order for the tour to run. Email for more info at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com AFTERNOON FLAVORS OF WINTER HAVEN FOOD TOUR When: Mar. 02, 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. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance. Email for more info. at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com.

SELF-CARE FOR TEENS When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Teens today deal with new pressures and expectations at every turn. One way to manage is to add self-care “tools” to your toolbelt. Is it reading, staying active, or meditating? 863-291-5880 TRIVIA NIGHT When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Amaze your friends with your knowledge of general trivia. Play for free and win prizes!

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FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 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, held on Thursdays. 863-291-5880 AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 4-8 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org During the evening, Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, will host a Curator Tour at 6 pm, providing indepth art-historical and curatorial insight into one of the current exhibitions. Registration is appreciated, not required. 863-688-7743 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 46 -

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MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center, 801 Ave T NE, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Take your selfies to the next level by building on your photography skills at our Mobile Photography Workshop. Enroll your young photographer in this hands-on instructional guaranteed to improve the quality of your photos. Unlock your creativity through this limited series each week, beginning March 3rd to April 7th. For teens ages 13-18, $10/ residents and $25/non-residents.

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CONCERT UNDER THE STARS: ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL When: Mar. 04, 2022 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas, scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. Purchase tickets in advance.

PROMISE RUN When: Mar. 04 - 06, 2022 runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lakeland/ PromiseRun Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run. This Virtual Promise Run will take place rain or shine. You will have the choice to run the Virtual Promise Run on the existing Promise Run 10k or 5k course, or by running on any other 10k or 5k course of your choosing. You can either have your result automatically posted using the RaceJoy app when running your race or by manually uploading your results using the results link that will be available on race days. The available times to run to include your results is Friday, March 4, 2022 at 12:00 am through Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

VOICES: A CELEBRATION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOICE IN ARTS When: Mar. 04, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Established in 2011, Filling the Lane, is a non-profit basketball league based in Winter Haven. This program was developed to help qualifying youth offset the activity cost associated with athletic participation and team travel but has evolved into a holistic approach of supporting youth to reach their educational and personal goals. Through team sports, positive mentorship, community engagement opportunities, and academic and social-emotional support Filling the Lane is bridging the gap between sports, education, arts, and community. One of FTL’s major fundraisers is called “Voices.”

Voices is a celebration of the African American Voice in arts hosted by Program Filling The Lane, Theatre of Winter Haven, Brothers United, and The Winter Haven High School’s Culture Connection Club. This Year we will honor two community members, Dr. Jesse Owens and Mrs. Martha Castro.

INTRO TO FILM PHOTOGRAPHY When: Mar. 04, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org February 11 — March 18 on Fridays. This introductory-level film photography course will cover the following primary characteristics of creating successful negatives and prints with your own 35mm film camera: light, composition, aperture, shutter speed, communication, and concept. Each completed project will have a critique session where we can engage with, experience, understand, and enjoy one another’s work in a collaborative environment of learning. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743 OPEN STUDIO When: Mar. 04, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland February 11 — March 18 on Fridays. Monitored open studio hours are being offered for those with a basic knowledge of their chosen medium who wish to work at their own pace with like-minded individuals without instruction, but with access to studio space and equipment. Must register in advance.

863-688-7743 JUST FUN CELTIC BAND When: Mar. 04, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW Winter Haven First Friday “Pickin’ in the Park” Music Series in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven.

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DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 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 When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at.Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com 51ST ANNUAL BLOOMIN’ ARTS FESTIVAL When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow bartowartguild.com/bloomin-arts-festival Over 100 artists from near and far, gather in Bartow the first full weekend of March every year. Painters, sculptors, jewelers, wood workers, metal artists, clay artists, mixed media, and fiber are some of the beautiful artwork on hand to view and buy.

The event takes place on Main Street and the surrounding area by the Polk Historical Museum. Classic Car Show on Saturday, Quilt Show, and Student Art Show.

HISTORY BUS TOUR When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave lakewaleshistory.org Join the Lake Wales History Museum for a tour through old Florida history, driving through the heart of downtown Lake Wales and beyond, stopping at historic buildings such as the Rhodesbilt Arcade, the old Lake Wales State Bank, Dixie Walesbilt Hotel, Bullard Building, Lake Wales Arts Center and more. Along the way, participants will learn about the historic district, buildings and lakes of Lake Wales. Enjoy an air-conditioned ride on the History Bus. Gather at the Lake Wales History Museum before boarding at 9:45 am. Seating is limited. Advance registration and payment is required.$15 per person, 863-676-1759

SISTER ACT When: Mar. 04, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Featuring original music by Tony- and eighttime Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community. Feb. 18 - Mar. 6.

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INTEGRATE HEALTHY HERBS INTO YOUR COOKING When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join herbalist Maggie O’Halloran, Education Director of the Florida School of Holistic Living in Orlando, Florida. Enjoy health from the garden by sampling some of Maggie’s favorite herbal recipes. Adding fresh herbs from the garden into our cooking is an easy and delicious way to boost our health. $20 members/ $30 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND When: Mar. 04 - 06, 2022 Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City centralfloridatix.com Produced by TheatreWorks Florida. A Kander & Ebb Musical Revue.Synopsis: The World Goes ‘Round, is a stunning musical revue from the multi-Tony award-winning team of Kander & Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. Questions, please email boxoffice@ theatreworksfl.org or call Abel Gonzales at 407-340-0473. Feb. 25 - Mar. 6.

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TINKERGARTEN CLASS When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Christina Park, 625 Co Rd 540A, Lakeland Tinkergarten.com Our Winter, Animal Superheroes season features different creatures using amazing powers for survival as a jumping off point for play and learning — all to help kids develop a skill that we all need to thrive — persistence and grit! Live sessions, weeks of Jan 10 - Mar 13. Weekly Leader-led classes + additional resources. 1.5 - 8 years. At Home and In Person formats available.

DOCENT-LED TOUR When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

COMMUNITYFEST When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual CommunityFest Winter Haven family fun festival! Meet us in downtown Central Park in Winter Haven to enjoy games, activities, entertainment, character meet & greets, bounce houses and so much more. This FREE event is a great way to spend your weekend making memories with your loved ones!

OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 11 a.m.

Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow polk-county.net/history-center Learn about historic Oak Hill Cemetery and those interred within. The tour starts at the History Center with a short one-mile walk that includes historic landmarks along the route. It includes discussion on traditional burial practices, impact of the medical revolution and pioneers of Polk County. Oak Hill Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 with the earliest recorded burial dating to 1860.This program is offered on the 1st Saturday of each month from Oct. - April. 863-534-4381 MICAH MADORE When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Micah Madore solo this afternoon at 2.

Arepazo Grill will be on hand all day starting at noon.

AMANDA STAERKER: THE OLMSTED LEGACY IN TODAY’S MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Landscape Architect Amanda Staerker to take a look at how the neighborhoods and master-planned communities you live in are shaped through the use of public space, connection with nature, integrated trail systems, transportation, and more.

Explore examples of modern amenities in the Olmsted language around the US. The presentation will “FLO” from town & community level to “lot” level, leaving guests with some Olmsted-inspired design tips & tricks that they can implement at home.Free for members, $16 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222 THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City centralfloridatix.com Produced by TheatreWorks Florida. A Kander & Ebb Musical Revue. Synopsis: The World Goes ‘Round, is a stunning musical revue from the multi-Tony award-winning team of Kander & Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. Need help? Please email boxoffice@ theatreworksfl.org or call Abel Gonzales at 407-340-0473. Feb. 25 - Mar. 6.

THEATRE WINTER HAVEN GALA When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com Theatre Winter Haven is celebrating 52 years of challenging, inspiring, educating and entertaining the community through exceptional theatrical productions. The evening will include cocktails, dinner and entertainment to highlight the past and give a glimpse into the future. Entertainment will feature many familiar faces with Theatre Winter Haven alumni returning home from National Tours, Broadway and beyond.

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SISTER ACT When: Mar. 06, 2022 | 2 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Featuring original music by Tony- and eighttime Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Feb. 18 - Mar. 6.

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PHYS ED ALBUM RELEASE When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Union Hall 1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland unionhallevents.com SISTER ACT When: Mar. 05, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Featuring original music by Tony- and eighttime Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Feb. 18 - Mar. 6.

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LAKELAND MAGIC VS GRAND RAPIDS GOLD When: Mar. 06, 2022 | 3 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime StreetLakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League. First thousand fans at the game will receive a championship banner beach towel.

51ST ANNUAL BLOOMIN’ ARTS FESTIVAL When: Mar. 06, 2022 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow bartowartguild.com/bloomin-arts-festival Over 100 artists from near and far, gather in Bartow the first full weekend of March every year. Painters, sculptors, jewelers, wood workers, metal artists, clay artists, mixed media, and fiber are some of the beautiful artwork on hand to view and buy.

The event takes place on Main Street and the surrounding area by the Polk Historical Museum. Volunteers from the guild and the community work many months to bring this popular and ever growing event to Bartow.

Classic Car Show on Saturday, Quilt Show, and Student Art Show.

CELTIC CONUNDRUM When: Mar. 06, 2022 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Get your Celtic mood on for Sunday! Celtic Conundrum will play for you starting at 2 pm today. Quit Smackin’ will bring you some lip smackin’ food all day.

AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Mar. 07, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together.

Come join them for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too! Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

863-688-7743 OPEN MIC NIGHT When: Mar. 07, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven gpderrydown.com First Monday of the Month. Musicians of all ages are invited to play in this historic venue, just come in and sign your name to perform up to 3 songs. Beginners, veteran performers, singer-songwriters, and anyone who wants to work on their craft in a supportive communal environment are welcome. For those of you who enjoy listening, please join us as well.

There is no cost to attend.

SPANDA YOGA FLOW When: Mar. 07, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Spanda is “divine vibration” or pulse.

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waves of contractions and expansions inside us. Through Vinyasa (in a special way) body and breath unify pulsing together within the practice, within poses. Moments of spontaneous movements may surface as we all connect uniquely with the pulsation of life.

This class is open to ALL levels. 863-224-2311 HOW TO BE AN ADULT 101-TAXES When: Mar. 07, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland For this “Learn To Be An Adult 101” session, we are proud to welcome Wade Parrish from Parrish & Parrish CPAs. Wade will go over the basics of filing taxes, estimating withholdings and all the fun stuff that’s due by April 15th every year (that’s tax day of course). Bring your questions for the Q&A session to follow.

There is absolutely no cost to attend and participate. Parents are welcome to bring their high school age children to learn as well.

(Swan is family friendly after all!)

If you wish to attend, please click “Going” on the Facebook event page.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: Mar. 08, 2022 | 10:15-11:15 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.

LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME When: Mar. 08, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develop early literacy skills and promote interaction between parents and children. Ages 5 and under.This program is held on Tuesdays. 863-291-5880 LEGO CLUB When: Mar. 08, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com We supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. Every Tuesday from 4 - 5 pm. 863-291-5880 MUSIC BINGO, FUN RUN W/ LA PALAPA TIME When: Mar. 08, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Lakeland Fleet Feet Pub Run starts at 5:30 to earn your beers! Play music bingo for free and win prizes starting at 6:30. And fill your belly with La Palapa Time Tacos on Taco Tuesday!

TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Mar. 08, 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 6:308pm. Teams may range between 1-8 players.

All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

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LAKELAND MAGIC VS DELAWARE BLUE COATS When: Mar. 08, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League. First 1000 fans get a free light-up saber to celebrate Star Wars Night at the game!

MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP When: Mar. 10, 2022 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center, 801 Ave T NE, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Take your selfies to the next level by building on your photography skills at our Mobile Photography Workshop. Enroll your young photographer in this hands-on instructional guaranteed to improve the quality of your photos. Unlock your creativity through this limited series each week, beginning March 3rd to April 7th. For teens ages 13-18, $10/ residents and $25/non-residents.

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THE FLORIDA PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA PRESENTS OUR CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES When: Mar. 08, 2022 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church 4450 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland facebook.com/floridaphilharmonia We have some wonderful pieces picked out for you, we are presenting masterpieces from Gustav Holst “Mars,” “Nabucco Overture” by Giuseppe Verdi, “Habanera”

by Emmanuel Chabrier ,and many more.

Mark your calendars for a special night of The classics.The Florida Philharmonia Orchestra is Lakelands all volunteer symphony orchestra. Both professional and amateur,all performing for the sheer joy of making music and sharing with our community.

PIANO MAN: THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL When: Mar. 10, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave centralfloridatix.com Bring your Lawn Chairs! Seating will not be provided. Mark Anthony looks, sings, and plays just like Billy Joel. It is rare that someone can cover sounding like him, but looking like him is a bonus. Also hailing from NY/ NJ and an accomplished piano player in his own right, it is easy to see why Mark Anthony would want to pay tribute to an artist he has emulated since his own musical career began.

Piano Man takes you on a journey from the early days of Joel’s career right up to some of his most recent releases. Performing all of the popular hits like “Piano Man” and “You May Be Right” as well as B-side songs not commonly covered like “Allentown” and “New York State of Mind.”

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 10, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

LAKELAND MAGIC VS DELAWARE BLUE COATS When: Mar. 10, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League. First 1000 fans receive a free replica championship ring.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: Mar. 10, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 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 at 10:30 am.

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COMMUNITY SENIOR ADULT HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR When: Mar. 11, 2022 | 12-3 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church Lakeland 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland fpclakeland.org/featured/communitysenior-adult-health-and-resource-fair This free event includes more than 50 exhibitors, free health and wellness screenings, door prizes, and more!

WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP When: Mar. 10, 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.

POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK When: Mar. 11, 2022 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join the Polk Museum of Art every second Friday of the month for a Point of View Gallery Talk. Each month, they invite special guests to discuss a current exhibition at the Museum, incorporating their own unique expertise and perspectives. Registration is not required, but appreciated. 863-688-7743

FEMALE SUPERHEROES When: Mar. 10, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales lakewaleshistory.org Women’s history month: Florida Talks Spring Speaker Series presents “Female Superheroes.”by Magdalena LamarreThis talk will be in person. Free to the public.

Please RSVP. Join us for this talk about an examination of the perceptions of women in popular culture through comic books and how this culture has changed over time. Professor emeritus and avid comic collector, Magdalena Lamarre, will give an examination of the perceptions of women in popular culture through comic books and how this culture has changed over time. RSVP online. 863-676-1759.

DULCIMER DAY CONCERT When: Mar. 11, 2022 | 1:30-3 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Door opens at 1:15 for open seating.

Entertainment will be provided by the Musical Hammers, which is a unique Hammered Dulcimer Band, with additional musicians playing the guitar, pennywhistle, flute, banjo and psaltery. The members are all

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from Polk County. Their repertoire includes Appalachian fiddle tunes & Reels, Old-time Waltzes, Hymns, Celtic Jigs & Hornpipes, Patriotic marches, Holiday tunes, and an occasional classical piece. There will also be a demonstration on the Mountain Dulcimer from Peggy Snow.

FLORIDA CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: STEFANO COLLETTI When: Mar. 11, 2022 | 3-3:45 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Enjoy a special recital on Facebook Live or in the Gardens from one of the nation’s finest carillonneurs. This festival unites Florida’s four unique carillons, Bok Tower Gardens Singing Tower (Lake Wales), Andrew W. Crawford (Venice), Dimmitt Memorial Carillon (Clearwater) and Century Tower at University of Florida (Gainesville), for a series of performances. Included with general admission or membership, or join virtually on Facebook. 863-734-1222 RELAY FOR LIFE When: Mar. 11, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: South Central Park, Winter Haven relayforlife.org/polkfl Relay For Life is the world’s largest volunteerbased fundraising event. For more then 36 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change.

More info please contact: jessica.combs@ cancer.org or visit online.

WHPD 5K When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 6:30 a.m.

Where: Downtown Winter Haven This event is brought to you by the Winter Haven Police Department and all of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The course is in downtown Winter Haven beginning in the area of the library and continuing around the beautiful Lake Silver. Find more info on FB @Winter Haven PD’s events for Special Olympics Florida. Register in advance.

CARILLON CLASSIC 5K RUN AND WALK When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org The 11th Annual Carillon Classic 5k Run and Walk features what many consider Florida’s most challenging 5K course where runners experience elevation changes and a variety of running surfaces, including paved roads, clay roads, grass, gravel and mulch trails. Register in advance. 863-734-1222 SPRING OBSESSION When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Lake Crago Park 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland portal.clubrunner.ca/3386/Event/springobsession-2022 The Lakeland Rotary Club 19th annual “Spring Obsession” is a family celebration of garden, art, and music for the whole family. There will be plants galore, garden art, children’s area, prize drawings, plant seminars, and a delicious Rotary BBQ! Dog friendly too. Proceeds will support the new “Know and Grow” program for Polk Public schools. The program is to teach tech skills and healthy eating for students.

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 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 When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at.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.

DEL WEBB ORLANDO SPRING ART AND CRAFT SHOW When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Del Webb Orlando 500 Del Webb Blvd., Davenport March 12, 2022 (rain date March 13th).Please use the entrance on Rt 27 - take Ridgewood Lakes Blvd to Del Webb Blvd.

ACRYLIC ART WITH CATHY FUTRAL When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Learn canvas stretching and staining, palette prep, and composition along with acrylic techniques and their various mediums such as mattes and varnishes. Paints, palettes, with loaned brushes will be available. Class is for beginner-intermediate artists and includes breakfast, lunch, instruction and all materials.$85 members/ $95 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Space is limited, register in advance. $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. Each Crystal Sound Bath is a unique symphony and a dance of the collective energies present for the Well Being of All and the Amplification of Love. 863-224-2311

THE CITIZENS BANK & TRUST LAKE WALES ARTS FESTIVAL When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org The Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival - 51 years of celebrating and exhibiting quality works of art! With up to 100 artists competing for more than $22,000 in awards. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and children’s area. March 12 & 13

WALKING FOR WELLBEING: SECOND SESSION VIA ZOOM When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 1-2 p.m. boktowergardens.org The restorative powers of nature are well documented and include making us happier, healthier and more creative. If you have ever noticed feeling calmer after a walk in nature, you know the natural world can be your partner for growth and healing.

Walking for Wellbeing is a free program at Bok Tower Gardens for members that immerses participants in nature through a series of self-guided walks. After attending a mandatory Orientation Zoom meeting and receiving Walking for Wellbeing instructions, participants complete their walks during operating hours of the Garden, as their own schedules permit. Registration required.

ARTLAB When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

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LAURENCE COTTON: THE OLMSTED LEGACY: BRINGING NATURE TO THE CITY AND CREATING BREATHING SPACE FOR DEMOCRACY When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us to experience an illustrated presentation on The Olmsted Legacy by writer, public historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton. Mr. Cotton originated and served as Consulting Producer to the NEH-funded, nationally broadcast PBS special “Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America.” He will present an information rich and entertaining talk about Frederick Law Olmsted’s life, career and legacy and presents a mini-travelogue of select Olmsted landscapes across N. America — those designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., the two sons and the Olmsted Bros. landscape architecture firm. Registration required.

863-734-1222 THE FLY FISHING FILM TOUR When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com The Fly Fishing Film Tour is fly fishing’s most anticipated annual event. The original & largest tour of its kind, each show is a highenergy celebration.Traveling through the US and Canada each year the Fly Fishing Film Tour (the F3T) features incredible never-seen footage from waterways worldwide. With a party atmosphere and audience giveaways, each screening is a celebration of the sport.

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Follow the F3T on social @flyfishingfilmtour for more.Purchase tickets in advance. There will be concessions and a cash bar at this event.

interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men is for audiences of all ages.

Center Stage Pre-Show Dining available for additional charge. 863-834-8111

LAKELAND MAGIC VS RAPTORS 905 When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League. First 1000 fans receive a free Lakeland Magic lunch box for Youth Basketball Night.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: Mar. 15, 2022 | 10:15-11:15 a.m.

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

DOVYDAS When: Mar. 12, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Union Hall 1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland unionhallevents.com THE CITIZENS BANK & TRUST LAKE WALES ARTS FESTIVAL When: Mar. 13, 2022 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org The Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival - 51 years of celebrating and exhibiting quality works of art! With up to 100 artists competing for more than $22,000 in awards. The Festival also features: children’s fun, food trucks, live entertainment, and student art show.

FLORIDA TROPICS VS TACOMA STARS When: Mar. 13, 2022 | 3:05 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland fltropics.com The Florida Tropics SC is part of the Major Arena Soccer League.

AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Mar. 14, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together.

Come join them for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too!Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

863-688-7743 LAKELAND MAGIC VS. WINDY CITY BULLS When: Mar. 14, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League. First 1000 fans receive a free Lakeland Swans hat.

BLUE MAN GROUP When: Mar. 14, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://rpfundingcenter.com It’s everything you know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP — signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy — the men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience

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INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL OPENING PERFORMANCE: GEERT D’HOLLANDER When: Mar. 16, 2022 | 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME When: Mar. 15, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://mywinterhaven.com Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develop early literacy skills and promote interaction between parents and children. Ages 5 and under.This program is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am. 863-2915880

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL: STEFANO COLLETTI When: Mar. 16, 2022 | 3-3:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB When: Mar. 15, 2022 | 4 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://mywinterhaven.com/library The Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4 pm. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. March book: “The Girls in the Stilt House” by Kelly Mustian. 863-2915880

MOONLIGHT MARKET When: Mar. 16, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven On the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-9pm.The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and and live music.

LEGO CLUB When: Mar. 15, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://mywinterhaven.com We supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination!Creations will be displayed during the following week.Ages 6-12. Every Tuesday from 4 - 5 pm. 863-291-5880

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL SUNSET RECITAL: CAROL JICKLING LENS When: Mar. 16, 2022 | 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Mar. 15, 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 6:308pm. Teams may range between 1-8 players.

All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

HAND TO GOD When: Mar. 16 & 17, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas.

Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and — most especially — his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. “Hand to God” explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.

March 16 & 17. 863-603-7529

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL When: Mar. 15, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for 18 years! It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change! Center Stage Pre-Show Dining available for additional charge. 863-834-8111

ST. PATRICK’S DAY When: Mar. 17, 2022

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FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 17, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO When: Mar. 17, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland sewingexpo.com/Events/Lakeland-FL See the latest exhibits from textile artists, expo stage presentations, shopping, learn techniques and more.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: Mar. 17, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 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 at 10:30 am.

863-291-5880 INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: WYLIE CRAWFORD When: Mar. 17, 2022 | 11-11:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222 INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: ADRIAN PATRICK GEBRUERS When: Mar. 17, 2022 | 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222 INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: CAROL JICKLING LENS When: Mar. 17, 2022 | 3-3:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

3RD THURSDAY MARKET When: Mar. 17, 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. Presented by Lake Wales Main Street. More info on Facebook @LakeWales3rdthursdaymarket UAW MID FLORIDA RETIREE COUNCIL When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: Knights of Columbus Hall 3308 Ave W NW, Winter Haven The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council has resumed their monthly meetings on the third Friday of every month at the Knights of Columbus hall located in Winter Haven.

The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. We encourage members to come early for some coffee and donuts and to socialize with fellow members. We request that everyone wear a mask for safety reasons.The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council’s drop in center in Winter Haven is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The office is located in the Hope Plaza strip mall (off Hwy 17 by the WAWA and across the street from Big Lots). Please contact us at (863) 293-5556 or drop by with any problems you have with your benefits. All UAW retired members are welcome to take advantage of this drop in center. Please bring all pertinent paperwork in order to resolve any problems. Please pass this info along to any UAW retired members you know who may not get this publication.

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: WYLIE CRAWFORD When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 3-3:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland sewingexpo.com/Events/Lakeland-FL See the latest exhibits from textile artists, expo stage presentations, shopping, learn techniques and more.

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL: STEFANO COLLETTI When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 11-11:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

BENDS & BEATS When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Prima B. will lead an all levels flow class and Deek Beats will provide the live soundtrack.

863-224-2311 VAN HALEN TRIBUTE BAND When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Union Hall 1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland unionhallevents.com

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL SUNSET RECITAL: CAROL JICKLING LENS When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

AN ELVIS TRIBUTE: A NIGHT WITH DWIGHT ICENHOWER When: Mar. 18, 2022 | 7:30-9:15 p.m.

Where: Gem Theater, 104 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry centralfloridatix.com Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Dwight Icenhower as the one and only Elvis Presley. Audiences will be delighted by the songs of “The King”. The evening will feature

a five piece live band and the award-winning Dwight Icenhower.Dwight Icenhower is a Five Time World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. Dwight is considered to be one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world today.

He has mastered the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s eras of Elvis’ career and has won a myriad of national Elvis awards.

BLOODY MURDER When: Mar. 18 - April 03, 2022 Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre 411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales lwlt.org A group of the usual British murder-mystery types gather for a weekend retreat at the sumptuous country estate of the esteemed Lady Somerset. Suddenly, one of them dies of poison! Well, of course. Is this actually just another formulaic, all-too-predictable mystery story? Or is it something diabolically different? Agatha Christie meets Pirandello, as characters rebel against their author.

It’s bloody murder. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.

Performance Dates: March 18 - April 3.

863-676-1266 DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 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).

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Join us at our 30th, final, and biggest Walk for Animals ever.

Fun for the entire family with games, K-9 demonstrations, food and specialty vendors, and a dog costume contest!

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Saturday April 9 9 AM to 12 PM

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Top fundraisers’ pets will be featured in the 2023 LFD Firefighter Calendar!

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WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at.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.

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL SUNSET RECITAL: CAROL JICKLING LENS When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 11-11:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

OUTDOOR YOGA When: Mar. 19, 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 in the great outdoors.

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.

Registration required. 863-734-1222

DOCENT-LED TOUR When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

DOWNTOWN LAKE WALES WALKING TOUR When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 10 a.m.

Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales lakewaleshistory.org Join the museum staff for a 90-minute walking tour of downtown Lake Wales, which highlights historic architecture. Bring water and sunscreen, and wear outdoorappropriate attire. Purchase tickets online.

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ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: Mar. 19, 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.This program is also offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

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CENTRAL PARK ART FESTIVAL When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW Winter Haven ridgeart.org Presented by Ridge Art Association and Victor Smith Law Group. Fine Art and Fine Crafts, Music, Food trucks. March 19 & 20.

ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland sewingexpo.com/Events/Lakeland-FL See the latest exhibits from textile artists, expo stage presentations, shopping, learn techniques and more.

SOWING SEEDS OF KINDNESS When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org There are many lessons that can be taught through gardening and connecting with nature. Join us in Hammock Hollow with your children as we sow seeds of kindness, caring, thoughtfulness and gratitude. Activities are designed to promote mindfulness and positive social interactions for children aged 6 and up. Registration required. 863-734-1222

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INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL: STEFANO COLLETTI When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222 CENTRAL PARK ART FESTIVAL When: Mar. 20, 2022 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW Winter Haven ridgeart.org Presented by Ridge Art Association and Victor Smith Law Group. Fine Art and Fine Crafts, Music, Food trucks.

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: ADRIAN PATRICK GEBRUERS When: Mar. 20, 2022 | 11-11:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222 INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL: STEFANO COLLETTI When: Mar. 20, 2022 | 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: WYLIE CRAWFORD When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL CLOSING RECITAL: GEERT D’HOLLANDER When: Mar. 20, 2022 | 3-3:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Thank you for joining us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by world-renowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership.

INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: ADRIAN PATRICK GEBRUERS When: Mar. 19, 2022 | 3-3:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us in celebrating one of the world’s greatest carillons, Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower. With performances by worldrenowned carillonneurs, enjoy a renaissance of this unique musical instrument through debut performances of new compositions and music performed throughout the 500-year history of the carillon.Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222

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FLORIDA TROPICS VS BALTIMORE BLAST When: Mar. 20, 2022 | 3:05 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland fltropics.com The Florida Tropics are part of the Major Arena Soccer League.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: Mar. 22, 2022 | 10:15-11:15 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. Tuesdays, space is limited. 863-291-5880 LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME When: Mar. 22, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develop early literacy skills and promote interaction between parents and children. Ages 5 and under.This program is held on Tuesdays. 863-291-5880 LEGO CLUB When: Mar. 22, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com We supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination!Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. Every Tuesday from 4 - 5 pm. 863-291-5880 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: Mar. 22, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: The R-Place Eatery Restaurant, 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/Ridge meets every 4th Tuesday. All Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow Democrats. Contact: Anne Huffman, Club President (863-242-3230) and annehuffman01@gmail.com TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Mar. 22, 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 6:308pm. Teams may range between 1-8 players.

All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

LAKE WALES HISTORY CENTER BOOK CLUB When: Mar. 23, 2022 | 12 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales “The Women With the Silver Wings” by Katherine Sharp Landdeck. Dedicated to non-fiction, you’ll discover the truth can be much stranger than fiction. Join the LWHC every month to discuss a new book. Read the book and come ready to discuss the best nonfiction books. Free to the public. Books are available to check out free of charge at the Museum while supplies last. 863-676-1759

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 24, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more. CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: Mar. 24, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 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 at 10:30 am.

863-291-5880 WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP When: Mar. 24, 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.

SUDS THE ROCKING 60’S MUSICAL SOAP OPERA! When: Mar. 24 - April 27, 2022 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com This high energy, hilarious musical tells the story of a down on her luck laundress named Cindy and the colorful guardian angels who come to teach her about finding true love. SUDS is loaded with good clean fun, bubbling energy and over 50 well-known songs that topped the charts in the 1960s, including “Please Mr. Postman,” “Johnny Angel,” “Chapel of Love,” “Walk on By,” and “RESPECT.” SUDS has toured the country, receiving rave reviews and breaking box office records, so invite some friends and get ready for an incredibly fun night of theatre. 863294-7469 March 24 - April 17.

CONCERT UNDER THE STARS SERIES: SIERRA HULL When: Mar. 25, 2022 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org In her first 25 years alone, singer/songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull hit more milestones than many musicians accomplish in a lifetime. After making her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10, the Tennesseebred virtuoso mandolinist played Carnegie Hall at age 12, then landed a deal with Rounder Records just a year later. Now 28-years-old, Hull is set to deliver her fourth full- length for Rounder: an elegantly inventive and endlessly captivating album called 25 Trips. Registration required.

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THE SPIDER OR THE FLY? When: Mar. 25 - April 10, 2022 Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City hainescitytheatre.com In this psychological thriller, two stories unfold simultaneously in the same space, but in different time frames. One couple meets while serving on a jury, and get romantically involved. At the same time and in the same space, another couple weave through their unusual relationship that has ties to the jury case. 863-421-1893

SEU: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA.. SCENES PERFORMANCE When: Mar. 26, 2022 | 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This event, featuring students from Southeastern University, will include performances of two one-act operas. One selection will be the The Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti, while the second selection will be chosen at a later date.

Tickets are available online. Ticket fees are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

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DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Mar. 26, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 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).

LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET VOL. IIII When: Mar. 27, 2022 | 12-6 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland facebook.com/lakelandpunkflea Over 40 counter culture and eclectic vendors from all across Central Florida, bringing tons of underground and hard to find vinyl, handmade jewelry, vintage and custom clothing, original artwork, and so so so much more.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 26, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at.Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket. com

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF LAKELAND When: Mar. 28, 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.

Members are also involved in Democratic campaigns, supporting or opposing legislative activities, and other opportunities to support the Democratic agenda. Our Club typically meets on the 4th Monday of the month, exceptions are Monday holidays and Thanksgiving week. Please check our website for exact dates. Social time begins at 6:00 p.m.- Program begins at 6:30 p.m. and adjourns at 8:00 p.m. 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.

GROK AT BOK When: Mar. 26, 2022 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Director of Visitor Engagement Tricia Martin to learn to play GROK, a card game designed to increase deep listening and empathy skills. Bok Tower Gardens provides a place for people to observe and listen to nature. Recent research has demonstrated that being in nature triggers feelings of compassion, generosity and connection.

GROK teaches observing and listening deeply to people. Registration required.

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YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: Mar. 29, 2022 | 10:15-11:15 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. Tuesdays, space is limited. 863-291-5880

YOGA FOR PAIN RELIEF WITH LEE ALBERT When: Mar. 26, 2022 | 1-4:30 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven Do you struggle with tight hamstrings, sore knees, or hips that just won’t open? Do you suffer from back pain or neck pain? Why do so many of us experience chronic pain?

Most pain is foundational, resulting from imbalances in a musculoskeletal system that is not aligned. Is there an effective way to deal with these conditions through yoga? There sure is! 863-224-2311

LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME When: Mar. 29, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develop early literacy skills and promote interaction between parents and children. Ages 5 and under.

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TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Mar. 29, 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.

STATE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR OF FLORIDA When: Mar. 30, 2022 | 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com The State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida is a three-day display of science project exhibits prepared by aspiring scientists and engineers in grades six through twelve.

More than 900 Finalists display projects illustrating their research in competition of awards. Learn more about the Science Fair at ssefflorida.com.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 31, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays). For more information, or if you would like to become a vendor, contact Dennis Budde at (863) 420-2586 or Dennis@visitcentralflorida.org.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE When: Mar. 31, 2022 | 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com The Price is Right is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show, from Plinko to Cliffhangers to The Big Wheel and even the Showcase Showdown. More info online. *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.

SOLD HOMES

675 WESTOVER PKWY.......................... BARTOW........ 12/30/2021........... $187,500 835 PINECREST DR................................ BARTOW........ 12/30/2021.......... $195,000 1850 VALENCIA DR................................ BARTOW........ 12/30/2021.......... $210,000 720 WILDWOOD DR.............................. BARTOW........ 12/29/2021...........$237,500

AUBURNDALE

1960 GOLDEN MEADOW WAY.............. BARTOW........ 12/30/2021..........$255,000

500 ADAMS VIEW LN.................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/29/2021........... $54,000

1855 JACKSON OAKS DR........................ BARTOW............1/3/2022......... $300,000

114 KIM ST...................................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021........... $70,000

770 CHILDS AVE.................................... BARTOW........ 12/29/2021.......... $310,000

217 LAKESIDE HILLS LOOP 30....... AUBURNDALE............1/4/2022........... $80,000

527 HEATHER CT................................... BARTOW............1/5/2022..........$333,500

516 OAK ST.................................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021........... $96,500

585 CLOWER ST.................................... BARTOW........ 12/30/2021......... $370,000

3918 K VILLE AVE........................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021.......... $130,000 1707 DEBBIE DR............................. AUBURNDALE........ 12/29/2021..........$140,000

DAVENPORT

711 SUNSET AVE............................. AUBURNDALE............ 1/7/2022..........$140,000

132 COTTONWOOD DR....................DAVENPORT............1/6/2022..........$100,000

536 TANGLEWOOD DR................. AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021.......... $150,000

521 GOLF CREST LN..........................DAVENPORT............1/6/2022.......... $120,000

2800 OLD DIXIE HWY................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021.......... $155,000

644 BLOOM TER..............................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022...........$137,000

4922 HERNDON DR....................... AUBURNDALE............1/5/2022.......... $155,000

883 SYDNEY ST................................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022...........$137,000

617 OAK ST.................................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021.......... $210,000

219 BOWEN RD.................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $145,000

1208 DIXIE DR................................ AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021..........$230,500

201 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

114 SEVILLA ST............................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021..........$249,900

220 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

117 ANARECE AVE.......................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021......... $250,000

224 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

5793 DORNICH DR........................ AUBURNDALE..........1/22/2022......... $260,000

228 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

1047 TROPEA LN............................ AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021..........$269,300

229 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

1287 MEZZAVALLE WAY................. AUBURNDALE............1/4/2022..........$273,600

293 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

947 WATERVILLE DR..................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021..........$275,000

313 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

1272 MEZZAVALLE WAY................. AUBURNDALE............1/4/2022......... $285,000

333 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

210 NOXON ST............................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021......... $285,000

341 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

241 SUMMERSHORE DR................ AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021.......... $291,000

353 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

1385 MEZZAVALLE WAY................. AUBURNDALE............1/4/2022.......... $297,500

354 HAMLET LOOP..........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

1291 MEZZAVALLE WAY.................. AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021..........$305,200

357 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

437 RIDERS LOOP.......................... AUBURNDALE......... 12/31/2021........... $311,300

361 HAMLET LOOP...........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

1231 MEZZAVALLE WAY.................. AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021.......... $318,300

370 HAMLET LOOP..........................DAVENPORT............ 1/7/2022.......... $150,000

116 BENTLEY OAKS BLVD............... AUBURNDALE........ 12/29/2021......... $349,000

1002 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD..............DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $200,000

107 MADALYN CT........................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/28/2021..........$359,900

138 COTTONWOOD DR....................DAVENPORT............1/6/2022......... $250,000

260 WALKERS POINT DR............... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021.......... $373,200

1524 ASPEN AVE...............................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $279,700

436 RIDERS LOOP......................... AUBURNDALE............1/5/2022..........$378,400

752 SCRUB OAK HAMMOCK RD.......DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $283,800

1444 MAGNOLIA LN...................... AUBURNDALE............1/4/2022......... $385,000

358 FELTRIM RESERVE BLVD............DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $289,000

189 OAK CROSSING BLVD............. AUBURNDALE........ 12/29/2021......... $394,900

170 SUNRIDGE WOODS CT..............DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $291,000

161 OLD NICHOLS CIR.................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021......... $395,000

577 SARDINIA CIR.............................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021...........$291,300

239 TRAVELERS CREEK DR............ AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021.......... $413,900

109 SUNNY ACRES RD......................DAVENPORT............1/5/2022......... $300,000

1680 SEMINOLE AVE...................... AUBURNDALE............1/3/2022......... $455,000

315 COUNTRY WORLD DR................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $300,000

331 CRESCENT RIDGE RD.............. AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021.......... $455,100

1053 BERRY LN.................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $301,000

480 AMETHYST AVE..................... AUBURNDALE........ 12/30/2021.......... $510,000

121 HIGHLAND MEADOWS PL...........DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $305,000

BARTOW

241 GINA LN......................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $310,000

449 GANDY CEMETERY RD................... BARTOW............ 1/7/2022........... $64,000

432 LILY LN.......................................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021.......... $312,000

605 GORDON AVE................................. BARTOW........ 12/30/2021.......... $130,000

609 BUCHANNAN DR......................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022.......... $315,000

2055 S FLORAL AVE LOT 153.................. BARTOW......... 12/31/2021.......... $145,500

748 SCRUB OAK HAMMOCK RD......DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021........... $317,900

112 LIBERTY LANDING CT...................... BARTOW............1/5/2022.......... $149,900

448 LILY LN.......................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $318,000

5322 TWIN PINES CT.............................. BARTOW............1/3/2022.......... $150,000

245 GINA LN.....................................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021.......... $319,000

605 GORDON AVE................................. BARTOW........ 12/30/2021.......... $170,000

474 DISA DR......................................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022......... $320,000

1030 HIBISCUS DR................................. BARTOW........ 12/30/2021.......... $175,000

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1540 ASPEN AVE...............................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $320,800

7639 OAKMOSS LOOP.....................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $581,600

140 BERGAMOT LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021..........$322,800

5304 OAKBOURNE AVE...................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021......... $875,000

444 LILY LN.......................................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021..........$323,000

653 LAKE SHORE PKWY...................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021...........$277,200

425 NOBLE AVE................................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $328,800

138 PICCOLO WAY............................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021.......... $310,000

889 BROOKLET DR..........................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $332,700

306 SIESTA VISTA CT........................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021...........$312,500

1828 BUCKEYE RD............................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $337,000

1917 MARABOU DR...........................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$359,900

235 CAPTAIN HOOK WAY.................DAVENPORT............1/5/2022......... $340,000

631 ROSSELLI BLVD...........................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$375,000

1868 BUCKEYE RD............................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$342,200

185 ROBIN RD...................................DAVENPORT......... 12/31/2021......... $380,000

912 SYDNEY ST.................................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021..........$343,700

316 LUCAYA LOOP............................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $190,900

460 LILY LN.......................................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021......... $345,000

349 BLAKE AVE.................................DAVENPORT......... 12/31/2021......... $285,000

931 ANNA PL.....................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$345,300

1134 BLOOMINGDALE DR.................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $321,000

1268 SUGARWOOD ST.....................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$345,700

1641 REDDISH EGRET CT..................DAVENPORT......... 12/31/2021.......... $341,000

896 AVENAL LN................................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $347,800

1645 REDDISH EGRET CT.................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $348,000

472 LILY LN.......................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $352,500

1625 REDDISH EGRET CT..................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $358,000

7112 OAKMOSS LOOP.......................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021.......... $355,200

1446 FOX SQUIRREL DR...................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $365,000

1635 ASPEN AVE...............................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $355,700

406 CALABAY PARC BLVD................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $371,000

195 TINY FLOWER RD.......................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $356,000

1605 REDDISH EGRET CT.................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$376,000

1025 BERRY LN..................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $358,000

1438 FOX SQUIRREL DR...................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $395,000

156 AMACA LN..................................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021..........$359,200

956 BLOOMINGDALE DR..................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022.........$440,000

1041 BERRY LN..................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $360,000

HAINES CITY

2137 CROFTON AVE..........................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021......... $360,000

111 WINCHESTER LN......................... HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021............$55,400

363 BUCHANNAN DR.......................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022......... $360,000

104 ROUGH LN................................ HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021............ $70,700

229 GINA LN.....................................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $364,000

113 ROUGH LN................................. HAINES CITY............1/2/2022............$75,000

2617 MAGNOLIA AVE........................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021...........$367,700

34 FAIRVIEW DR.............................. HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021............$75,000

1957 CHICKASAW BLVD....................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021..........$372,000

404 SUNFLOWER LN....................... HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021........... $90,000

7179 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021........... $377,100

4204 OLD POLK CITY RD................ HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021........... $90,400

7155 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $388,200

40 PUTT CT..................................... HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021............ $97,800

7171 OAKMOSS LOOP.......................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021...........$392,100

251 PATTERSON RD B-2................... HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021..........$100,000

466 DEL SOL AVE.............................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.........$408,000

28 EDINBURGH DR.......................... HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021........... $115,000

260 GOLDEN SANDS CIR..................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021........... $411,700

2124 OAKLEY AVE............................ HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021.......... $125,000

388 TOLDEDO RD............................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021......... $425,000

251 PATTERSON RD J-13................... HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021.......... $125,000

2537 ROSEMONT CIR.......................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021.......... $467,500

151 VICTORIA DR............................. HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021.......... $130,000

228 TAFT DR.....................................DAVENPORT............1/3/2022......... $470,000

116 INDIANA AVE.............................. HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021.......... $213,000

7623 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021......... $495,600

1117 LAKE AVE.................................. HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021.......... $215,000

7603 OAKMOSS LOOP.....................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $503,100

318 24TH ST..................................... HAINES CITY......... 12/31/2021..........$235,000

7615 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $514,600 7651 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/30/2021.......... $580,100

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LAKELAND

4318 SWAN ST.................................. HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021......... $240,000 23 PINE RUN.................................... HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021......... $242,000

2819 ELLIS AVE.................................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $60,000

2213 MANGO AVE............................ HAINES CITY............1/6/2022......... $243,000

2332 JESSIE ST..................................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021..........$140,000

1137 CATSKILL DR............................ HAINES CITY............1/4/2022..........$256,600

1039 WOODLAND AVE....................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$160,000

1064 KOBUK ST............................... HAINES CITY............1/4/2022......... $263,000

2014 W HICKORY ST........................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $165,000

4247 SWAN ST................................. HAINES CITY............1/5/2022.......... $267,800

521 LAZY LAKE DR.............................. LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $165,000

2041 HORSE CREEK LN.................... HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021..........$269,300

2615 EXCHANGE AVE.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $214,900

1056 KOBUK ST............................... HAINES CITY............1/6/2022..........$273,000

1521 E MEMORIAL BLVD...................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$225,000

4263 SWAN ST................................. HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021..........$278,800

215 S ELM RD....................................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $240,000

430 HARBOURVIEW DR.................. HAINES CITY............1/3/2022......... $289,000

1231 PARKER ST................................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$270,000

608 HATCHWOOD DR.................... HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021......... $290,000

1103 BILTMORE PL............................... LAKELAND............ 1/7/2022......... $300,000

762 LAFAYETTE LN.......................... HAINES CITY............1/4/2022......... $290,000

1421 COMMERCIAL PARK DR.............. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $455,000

635 BOARDWALK AVE..................... HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021...........$291,500

420 S SADDLE CREEK FARM RD......... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.........$490,000

948 ASTOR DR................................ HAINES CITY............1/6/2022..........$293,800

127 LAKE MORTON DR........................ LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021....... $1,250,000

824 TETON ST................................. HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021..........$295,000

1920 EDGEWOOD DR K4.................... LAKELAND............1/4/2022........... $50,000

3281 WEITZEL DR............................. HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021.......... $300,100

320 W HANCOCK ST.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $132,000

1500 WOODLARK DR...................... HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021..........$309,200

3011 REDWOOD AVE........................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $182,500

3000 SANDERLING ST..................... HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021.......... $312,000

1643 PINEBERRY ST............................ LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $230,000

802 ALTA VISTA DR......................... HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021..........$325,000

631 CAREY PL...................................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $236,000

216 DENALI ST.................................. HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021.......... $338,100

1637 ATHENS ST.................................. LAKELAND............1/4/2022......... $240,000

659 COPELAND DR......................... HAINES CITY............1/6/2022......... $350,000

1950 RICHMOND RD.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $245,000

892 BROOKLET DR.......................... HAINES CITY........ 12/30/2021..........$354,200

416 BARBADOS CIR............................ LAKELAND............1/3/2022.......... $267,000

1235 KOKOMO RD........................... HAINES CITY........ 12/29/2021..........$525,000

1829 SYLVESTER RD............................ LAKELAND............1/6/2022..........$275,000

LAKE WALES

414 MINNEHAHA TRL......................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021.......... $277,000

240 BULLARD AVE...........................LAKE WALES........ 12/28/2021........... $85,000

603 CHESTER DR................................ LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $297,000

5010 FRUITVILLE AVE.......................LAKE WALES........ 12/29/2021............$87,000

2958 MISSION LAKES DR.................... LAKELAND............ 1/7/2022......... $300,000

18 SADDLEBAG TRL..........................LAKE WALES........ 12/30/2021........... $90,000

3405 US HIGHWAY 98 S..................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $310,000

511 HIGH ST.......................................LAKE WALES........ 12/28/2021.......... $170,000

319 BEACON RD.................................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021..........$325,000

437 CENTRAL AVE............................LAKE WALES............1/3/2022......... $296,000

1118 AFTON ST..................................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $366,400

1019 NAES LN....................................LAKE WALES........ 12/29/2021.......... $319,000

2717 COVENTRY AVE.......................... LAKELAND............ 1/7/2022......... $425,000

295 STUART AVE..............................LAKE WALES........ 12/30/2021.......... $477,900

2811 MAINE AVE.................................. LAKELAND............1/4/2022......... $450,000

299 STUART AVE..............................LAKE WALES........ 12/30/2021.......... $477,900

2819 MAINE AVE................................. LAKELAND............1/4/2022......... $450,000

2300 SCENIC HWY...........................LAKE WALES........ 12/29/2021.........$600,000

2823 MAINE AVE................................. LAKELAND............1/4/2022......... $450,000

206 CALOOSA LAKE CIR..................LAKE WALES............ 1/7/2022............$74,000

6457 ROYAL PRESERVE DR................. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$525,000

4765 SUGARFOOT AVE....................LAKE WALES............1/3/2022........... $177,500

1122 SUCCESS AVE.............................. LAKELAND............1/6/2022..........$601,000

5220 HORSESHOE ST.......................LAKE WALES........ 12/30/2021...........$221,000

2415 NEVADA RD................................ LAKELAND............1/5/2022......... $802,000

4412 WATERFORD DR.......................LAKE WALES........ 12/28/2021..........$289,900

4015 S FLORIDA AVE........................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021....... $2,315,800

5916 WAVERLY RD............................LAKE WALES........ 12/28/2021....... $6,377,600

1600 LAKE PARKER DR APT CI........... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021..........$100,000

133 PALOMINO PATH........................LAKE WALES........ 12/29/2021............$75,000

1228 ENTERPRISE ST........................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021.......... $130,000

3200 RIVER RANCH BLVD................LAKE WALES........ 12/28/2021........... $80,000

2946 MARTHA AVE............................ LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$234,600

3059 FAST TROT TRL........................LAKE WALES........ 12/30/2021........... $84,900

2561 VILLAGE LAKES BLVD................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $273,300

368 TINDEL TRL................................LAKE WALES......... 12/31/2021........... $85,000

2585 VILLAGE LAKES BLVD................ LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021..........$283,200

9202 VILLAGE DR.............................LAKE WALES............1/3/2022...........$132,500

2577 VILLAGE LAKES BLVD................. LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$286,500

225 LONGHORN DR..........................LAKE WALES............1/6/2022...........$137,000

2565 VILLAGE LAKES BLVD................ LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $320,000

106 ANDERSON RD..........................LAKE WALES........ 12/28/2021......... $200,000

2573 VILLAGE LAKES BLVD................. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $340,400

2328 SUNSET POINTE DR.................LAKE WALES......... 12/31/2021......... $268,000

2524 LIMEDALE RD............................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $50,000

2685 CLUBHOUSE DR......................LAKE WALES........ 12/30/2021..........$275,000

10805 PATHFINDER TRL..................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $60,000

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2510 LIMEDALE RD............................. LAKELAND............1/4/2022........... $68,000

3840 INDIAN RIVER CT...................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$323,800

6933 GLEN MEADOW DR................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $139,900

5383 ARLINGTON RIVER DR............... LAKELAND............1/5/2022......... $338,000

6410 ODOM LN................................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $175,000

6138 DOLOSTONE DR........................ LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021..........$338,900

1847 CREEKWOOD RUN..................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021..........$190,000

1455 CYPRESS VIEW LN...................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021...........$351,200

214 MARBLE LN................................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $195,000

1473 CYPRESS VIEW LN...................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021......... $354,400

4710 OLD POLK CITY RD.................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $250,000

4552 WHITE MARBLE CT.................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $361,000

1059 WALT WILLIAMS RD................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$270,000

3836 INDIAN RIVER CT....................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $364,300

7167 VICTORIA RD.............................. LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021...........$271,300

1710 GAY RD........................................ LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $384,000

7179 VICTORIA RD.............................. LAKELAND............1/5/2022..........$283,500

4234 EWELL RD.................................. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021...........$531,500

7202 VICTORIA RD............................. LAKELAND............1/5/2022..........$292,500

6018 EAGLE POINTE DR..................... LAKELAND............ 1/7/2022........... $65,000

535 POWDER HORN ROW.................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $309,000

4078 WINDING VINE DR..................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$235,000

7155 VICTORIA RD.............................. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $360,900

4914 HIDDEN HILLS DR...................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $389,000

8281 CYPRESS TRACE BLVD............... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $635,000

2740 MAGNOLIA AVE......................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $540,000

2768 HUDSON ST............................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $127,000

5120 COLBERT RD.............................. LAKELAND............1/5/2022....... $1,250,000

2777 HUDSON ST................................ LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $127,000

717 WOODHILL DR............................. LAKELAND............ 1/7/2022............ $112,100

4132 HOMESTEAD DR........................ LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $130,000

4624 OLD ROAD 37............................ LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $130,400

7014 DOVE MEADOW TRL.................. LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $170,000

729 HIGHLAND GARDENS LN............. LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021.......... $175,000

5218 SHADYGLEN DR.......................... LAKELAND............1/4/2022......... $200,000

637 W ALAMO DR............................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $195,000

4920 POCAHONTAS LN..................... LAKELAND............1/3/2022.......... $201,000

6741 NELLS WAY................................. LAKELAND............1/5/2022..........$202,500

6110 SILVER LAKES DR........................ LAKELAND............1/3/2022.......... $218,000

6741 NELLS WAY................................. LAKELAND............1/5/2022..........$202,500

4215 SUNNYSIDE DR........................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021......... $220,000

2113 WINTERSET DR............................ LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $213,000

8159 WOODVINE CIR.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $240,000

3527 CHRISTINA GROVES CIR............ LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $215,000

6831 WINKWORTH PKWY.................. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $250,000

6224 ALABAMA AVE........................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$226,000

1978 LONG BOAT DR.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$255,000

205 BOBBIE CIR.................................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $240,000

7421 WILLOW WISP DR....................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$255,000

4138 SUNNY GLEN DR........................ LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $240,000

3243 GRAND PINES DR....................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021.......... $261,000

4065 LANA DR................................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $249,000

3208 CHERRY HILL CIR S.................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $288,100

631 LAKE MIRIAM DR.......................... LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021......... $250,000

8681 PEBBLEBROOKE WAY................ LAKELAND......... 12/31/2021......... $320,000

2578 HIGHLANDS VUE PKWY............ LAKELAND............1/6/2022..........$270,000

3806 WILLOW RIDGE DR................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$323,600

6524 POLLY LN................................... LAKELAND............1/3/2022..........$279,600

2817 HUDSON ST................................ LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021...........$337,700

6512 POLLY LN.................................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$282,600

3295 BERWICK LN.............................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $343,800

4512 GREAT BLUE HERON DR............. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $300,500

2752 HUDSON ST............................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $345,600

4088 BERKSHIRE LOOP..................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $303,000

2809 HUDSON ST.............................. LAKELAND............1/4/2022..........$356,900

5566 BEVERLY RISE BLVD................... LAKELAND............1/3/2022......... $305,000

2958 DUNHILL CIR............................. LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $368,000

4343 REDING WAY............................. LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $318,900

2557 IRIS ANN DR............................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $450,000

787 LAKE CLARK CT........................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $354,000

5436 CHARLIN AVE............................ LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$475,000

6677 ENGLELAKE DR.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021..........$359,000

1321 MANN RD.................................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $560,000

4939 HIDDEN HILLS DR...................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $360,000

6962 GLENBROOK DR........................ LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021............$75,900

2912 PICKARDS PASS.......................... LAKELAND............1/3/2022......... $380,500

6212 COUNTY LINE RD....................... LAKELAND............1/3/2022...........$110,000

6890 EAGLE RIDGE LOOP.................. LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $391,000

1420 COLONNADES CIR..................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021..........$180,000

2929 PICKARDS PASS......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$398,700

6337 SEDGEFORD DR......................... LAKELAND............1/3/2022......... $250,000

2518 COLONEL FORD DR.................... LAKELAND............ 1/7/2022.......... $415,000

6362 TORRINGTON CIR...................... LAKELAND............1/6/2022..........$253,400

2644 BROOKSIDE BLUFF LOOP......... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021......... $435,000

3939 PIPKIN CREEK RD....................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021..........$270,000

520 OSPREY LANDING DR.................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $436,500

4107 SHEARWATER RD....................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $298,100

2905 PICKARDS PASS......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$447,400

4544 WHITE MARBLE CT................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$307,600

2913 PICKARDS PASS.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021..........$447,800

4540 WHITE MARBLE CT................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $314,000

6710 TREYMONT DR.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$449,700

3832 INDIAN RIVER CT....................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......... $319,400

942 HAMILTON PLACE LN.................. LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$462,500

4720 GATELAND DR........................... LAKELAND............1/6/2022.......... $322,900

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1220 VISTA HILLS DR.......................... LAKELAND............1/4/2022..........$526,500

276 ARBUTHNOT ST....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $222,600

1551 EAGLE RIDGE CT......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $585,000

235 6TH ST APT 508....................WINTER HAVEN............ 1/7/2022..........$225,000

2503 PETERSON RD........................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $630,000

2735 NW WOODLAWN DR..........WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022.......... $229,200

5149 HANOVER LN............................. LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $699,900

2795 JERSEY RD...........................WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022......... $250,000

6518 HERITAGE PARK PL..................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021..........$725,600

1528 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022..........$254,600

6504 SUNSET RIDGE.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.........$900,000

872 CAMBRIDGE DR....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021.......... $274,900

6645 S FLORIDA AVE.......................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021.......$5,750,000

524 MCKENNA DR.......................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021...........$277,900

1213 UNITAH AVE APT 5...................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021.......... $120,000

1886 15TH ST...............................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021......... $280,000

21 NOEL DR......................................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $425,000

301 ARBUTHNOT ST....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $281,800

4870 NEW TAMPA HWY..................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021......... $425,000

3680 JULIUS ESTATES BLVD........WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $285,000

5010 NEW TAMPA HWY...................... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $425,000

4935 ST JAMES ST........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $288,600

WINTER HAVEN

566 HAINES TRL..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021......... $290,000 115 KRENSON BAY LOOP..............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021...........$295,100

641 JAXSON BLVD........................WINTER HAVEN............1/5/2022........... $62,800

252 KRENSON BAY LOOP............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $298,100

831 CHANNING ST.......................WINTER HAVEN............1/5/2022........... $62,800

297 ARBUTHNOT ST....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $310,300

4046 ROLLING OAKS DR............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021............$83,500

517 MCKENNA DR........................WINTER HAVEN............1/5/2022............ $317,100

713 GERBER DAIRY RD.................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021.......... $125,000

277 ARBUTHNOT ST....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021...........$339,100

360 LAKE ELOISE POINTE DR......WINTER HAVEN.......... 1/10/2022.......... $138,600

945 GOTTHARD PASS DR............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $340,000

109 VAUGHN RD..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $150,000

218 TOWHEE RD..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021......... $345,000

112 6TH ST JPV..............................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $175,000

4225 LAKE MARIANNA DR..........WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021......... $390,000

3738 IMPERIAL DR.......................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$190,000

5925 LUCERNE PARK RD.............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021....... $1,984,400

405 WILLIAM AVE........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021.......... $193,000

1100 MARTINIQUE DR APT 116.....WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$100,000

277 AVENUE A.............................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $200,000

841 ORCHID SPRINGS DR............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $128,500

402 MAGGIE CIR.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$239,000

6210 KNOTTY PINES DR..............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021........... $157,500

706 AVENUE T.............................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021..........$270,000

5958 FOX HOLLOW DR...............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021.......... $173,000

132 BLACK SKIMMER LN..............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021......... $284,800

625 LAKE DEXTER CIR.................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021............$213,100

5575 STATE ROAD 542 W.............WINTER HAVEN......... 12/31/2021......... $285,000

516 LITTLE LAKE CT.....................WINTER HAVEN.......... 1/10/2022..........$235,600

7215 SUMMIT PL..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $285,000

361 GREENFIELD RD....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021......... $240,000

1312 AXEL CIR...............................WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022......... $288,500

751 CANBERRA RD.......................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $240,000

648 JAXSON BLVD.......................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $290,000

372 CORSO LOOP........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$255,000

611 HONEY BELL RD.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021......... $328,000

409 BAYOU RD............................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021..........$255,000

130 BRANDY CHASE BLVD...........WINTER HAVEN......... 1/30/2022......... $385,000

657 VITTORIO DR........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021.......... $259,200

50 LAKE HOWARD DR.................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $450,000

412 SHOAL LN..............................WINTER HAVEN............1/3/2022..........$265,000

409 CENTRAL AVE......................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021....... $1,025,000

5296 GREEN DR...........................WINTER HAVEN............1/5/2022..........$265,000

455 LANHAM DR.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021........... $58,000

405 GREENFIELD RD...................WINTER HAVEN............1/5/2022......... $266,000

1171 35TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021........... $60,500

5060 BRENTON MANOR AVE......WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021.......... $267,000

1700 6TH ST APT A28..................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021........... $65,000

1203 ZAMBRANA CT....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$273,800

1721 BROXEY CT...........................WINTER HAVEN............1/3/2022........... $70,000

1055 CORSO DR...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021.......... $273,900

235 6TH ST APT 404....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021............$75,000

2010 VARNER CIR........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $320,000

1721 BROXEY CT...........................WINTER HAVEN............1/3/2022........... $85,000

1206 SAWGRASS DR....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $328,800

965 30TH ST................................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021........... $90,000

4941 LAKE DAISY RD...................WINTER HAVEN............ 1/7/2022......... $330,000

1550 11TH ST APT E-5...................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021........... $115,000

6289 PINEHURST LOOP..............WINTER HAVEN........... 1/9/2022......... $398,300

1550 11TH ST APT E7.....................WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022.......... $122,000

361 RUBY LAKE LOOP..................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021.........$400,000

610 15TH CT.................................WINTER HAVEN............1/3/2022.......... $156,000

1507 RIVIERA CT..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021.......... $415,000

235 6TH ST APT 301.....................WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022.......... $195,000

7337 BENT GRASS DR..................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/31/2021..........$475,000

1214 FAIRLANE CT........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021......... $200,000

610 HART LAKE DR......................WINTER HAVEN............1/4/2022......... $662,000

2137 OAKHURST DR....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $220,000

2691 WYNDSOR OAKS PL............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$725,000

525 7TH ST...................................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021......... $220,000

2643 WYNDSOR OAKS WAY.......WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021......... $790,000

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