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Physicians & Provider Listing At Bond Clinic, we are committed to providing Polk County and the surrounding region with qualify medical professionals.

Main Campus 500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880

First Street Campus 325 First Street N. Winter Haven, FL 33881

Downtown Campus 199 Ave B, N.W. Winter Haven, FL 33881

East Campus Off Cypress Cardens Blvd.

3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33884

Ophthalmology Adjacent to the Main Campus

506 Ave A, S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880

Davenport Campus

In Cypress Physicians Building at Heart of Florida

40124 US Hwy 27, Suite 102 Davenport, FL 33837 Marc Feldman, DPM / Podiatry & Foot Surgery Winter Haven Office

401 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-299-9100 Sebring Office

Lake Wales Office

4900 Sun N Lake Blvd. #1 Sebring, FL 33872 863-299-9100

1342 S.R. 60 East Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-679-1552

Lakeland Office 4730 Explorations Ave. Lakeland, FL 33812

Located in the Orange Grove Plaza

By Appointment Only

Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Torres, Jorge, MD Bailey, Charla, ARNP Bridges, Stephanie, ARNP Garcia, Kristina, ARNP Huffstickler, Carrie, ARNP Ray, Brandi, ARNP Saucedo, Gerardo, FNP

Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD Ritter, Cynthia, ARNP Cardiology (Interventional) Cosme, Octavio, MD Patel, Mrudula, AGNP Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD Skukowski, Bobbie, ARNP Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD O’Meara, Mary, MD NEW Torres, Eduardo, MD Ash, Greisy, ARNP Carbone, Carrie, ARNP Cassady, Stephanie, ARNP Cox, Jennifer, ARNP Hughes, Jessica, ARNP Widner, Linda G., ARNP

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Lewis, Jami, ARNP Moore, Vicki C., ARNP Pain Medicine(Interventional) Eldeeb, Mohammad A., MD Lewis, Amanda, ARNP Patterson, Lauren, ARNP

Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD NEW Ibrahim, Sherif I, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Lawrence, Laurel, ARNP White, Samantha, ARNP Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO Hall, Jeffrey, ARNP

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Gatto, Vincent W., MD Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD Valadez, Jenifer, NP-C

Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Muniz, Elvin, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Redlien, Parker, MD Shamim, Talha, MD Miller, Emily, ARNP Reedy, Clayton, ARNP Rivera, Ruby A., ARNP

Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Physician Assistant *Listed by specialty

Nurse Practitioner *Listed by specialty

General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD

Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Harte, Brian, ARNP Jones, Courtney, CPNP Jones, Lorrie, ARNP Torres, Heather, CPNP

Thoracic Surgery Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Cayson, Barry, ARNP Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Urgent Care Ton, Liem, MD Calderon, Amelia, ARNP Davidson, KC, ARNP Reed, Deloris, ARNP Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Pickard, Martha, ARNP Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, ARNP Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, ARNP Rodriguez, Christopher, PA

Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, ARNP Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD Robertson, Sally, ARNP

Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD Rampersad, Michelle, ARNP

Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, ARNP

Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD

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One Stop MEDICAL CARE for your Little One Kenny Nguyen, MD, MBA

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Brian Harte, ARNP Courtney Jones, CPNP Lorrie Jones, ARNP Heather Torres, CPNP

863-293-1191

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November is National Diabetes Month

Wonderful

Know the Wishing all of ourSymptoms: teachers a

Increased Thirst • Frequent Urination school year!

Fatigue • Blurred Vision

Gessler Clinic is proud to welcome Zahily Fals, M.D., Endocrinologist Now Welcoming New Patients

FAMILY FAMILY MEDICINE MEDICINE

RonaldA. A. Ford, Ronald Ford,M.D. M.D. RichardK.K.LaCalamito, LaCalamito, D.O.D.O. Richard DavidLipschitz, Lipschitz, D.O. David D.O. Sarah Oven, M.D. Sarah J.J.Oven, M.D. MaryR.R.De De Sena,M.D. Mary Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. TristanM. M. Harrison, Harrison, M.D. Tristan M.D. WillieK. K. Jones, Willie Jones,M.D. M.D. INTERNAL MEDICINE

INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Laura Linton, MS, NP-C ADULTL.&Murphy, PEDIATRIC Michele ARNP-C Maria J. Pochcial, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, ARNP Deanna Larr, ARNP-C CARDIOLOGY

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Randall B. Kramer, M.D.

Laura Ann Woznicki, P.A.-C

CARDIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL ALLERGY & M.D. Rakesh Choubey, IMMUNOLOGY ADULT & PEDIATRIC

Maria J. Pochcial, M.D.

COLONCARDIOLOGY & RECTAL SURGERY Randall Kramer, M.D. Richard J.B.Honer, M.D. CARDIOLOGY DERMATOLOGY

INTERVENTIONAL Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.

Rakesh Choubey, M.D.

GASTROENTEROLOGY COLON & RECTAL Mark W. Shabla, M.D. SURGERY

Richard J. Honer, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY DERMATOLOGY Vriti Advani, M.D.

Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.

GENERAL, BREAST & ENDOCRINOLOGY VASCULAR SURGERY Zahily Fals, M.D. W. P. Aronski, M.D.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

GENERAL & VASCULAR Mark W. Shabla, M.D. SURGERY

David K. Speyerer, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY

GYNECOLOGY Vriti Advani, M.D.

Jean-Paul Muller, M.D. J. GENERAL, Anthony Mancini, M.D. BREAST &

GENERAL & VASCULAR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ENDOCRINOLOGY PLASTIC & SURGERY Patrick D. Sullivan, M.D. Zahily Fals, M.D. RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY David K. Speyerer, M.D. William A. Cooper, M.D. D.O. Richard F. Radocha,

HOSPITALIST

GYNECOLOGY Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D.

Jean-Paul Muller, M.D. NEPHROLOGY J. Anthony Mancini, M.D.

Haldane W. Porteous, M.D., MSC, SCH, FACP HOSPITALIST

Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D. OBSTETRICS -GYNECOLOGY

PHYSICAL MEDICINE PODIATRY & REHABILITATION Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M.& INTERVENTIONAL PAIN James E. Koon, D.P.M. MANAGEMENT

PULMONOLOGY & CRITICAL Robert Kent, D.O. CARE

LisaNEPHROLOGY M. Jardine, M.D. Edna Pierre-Louis, M.D. Haldane W. Porteous, M.D. Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D. OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY

PLASTIC & M.D. Jose I. Martinez-Salas, RECONSTRUCTIVE RHEUMATOLOGY SURGERY Maurice F. McCarthy,Jr., M.D. Richard F. Radocha, M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D. PODIATRY

OPHTHALMOLOGY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

NURSE PRACTITIONERS PULMONOLOGY & Michele L. Murphy, ARNP-C CRITICAL CARE Crystal E. Ingle, ARNP Jose I.Murphy, Martinez-Salas, M.D. Nichole ARNP-C

OPHTHALMOLOGY Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC Pierre-Louis, M.D. & Edna RECONSTRUCTIVE Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. SURGERY Martino, M.D. JohnMaria J. McGetrick, M.D.

VASCULAR SURGERY

OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC Patrick D. Sullivan, M.D. & RECONSTRUCTIVE William A. Cooper, D.O. SURGERY

W. P. Aronski, M.D.

John J. McGetrick, M.D.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. Laura Ann Woznicki, P.A.-C James E. Koon, D.P.M.

RHEUMATOLOGY

Maurice F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D.

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Hello August!

This month is all about pets! We LOVE pets, this is a picture of our two dogs. Both rescues, both have huge hearts and add so much to our family’s life. Read more about them in our cover story intro. We also highlight more local pets with some very special skills. Thank you to their humans for sharing with us. We also visit the SPCA and learn how they help the pet population. Dine on some delicious, homemade dog cookies, made fresh in Winter Haven. Travel around the world at Orchid Springs and meet the top veterinarian in the state of Florida.

Welcoming

Take a ride on an airboat with Sally & Nando and learn what not to do.

Or wear! She will have you laughing at her crazy adventures riding on an airboat for the very first time. You’ll also meet a man with a banjo collection like you’ve never seen before. Hear about how he got started and how his collection has grown.

Patients of All Ages

We’re having our first event this month, called Kon Tiki Taco. In celebration of this, our featured cocktail is the Blue Hawaiian. One of the same drinks Cob & Pen will be serving up at the event. Along with California-style tacos, cool sounds by DJ Jenks and Endless Summer playing, it’s sure to be the biggest party of the year. Go to centralfloridatix.com to purchase tickets for $25. Yes, that’s right, $25 in advance for all the Tiki & Tacos you can handle.

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LOCAL NEWS Luxury Apartments Coming To Winter Haven Six/Ten broke ground on a new complex called 20 on Second.

Available spring of 2019, they have started pre-leasing now.

The 2-bedroom units will be around 1300 sq. ft. with luxury kitchens, private patios, open floor-plans and modern design. For more info contact staff at Silver Properties of Winter Haven at silverpropertieswh.propertyware.com

Lake Wales Depot In Need Of Repairs Lake Wales City Commissioners have authorized over $25,000 to repair damage at the Lake Wales Depot Museum. According to the city’s public and support services director, the support system of the east wall of the building needs fixed. Support studs have rotted out and has allowed water intrusion into the building. SEMCO Construction will do the repair work.

7th Street Near Lake Howard To Be Redone Renovations to Seventh St., running north/south in between Lake May near Tanner’s Lakeside and Lake Howard Dr. near McDonald’s began in July.

The neighborhood street will be resurfaced with improved shoulders and pedestrian features. The project is funded by the city at a cost of $2.6M.

Pennoni Associates Moving Downtown The Philadelphia based engineering firm, Pennoni Associates, Inc., is moving and expanding its Winter Haven office to downtown Winter Haven. It will be in the old Red Lobster building at 401 Third St. SW. Pennoni joins a growing list of businesses that are moving in to the downtown district.

Record Growth In Free Lunch For Polk County Students

South Central Park Update

According to the Polk County Property Appraiser, the property values have been on the rise since 2013. Leading is Polk City at 29.06%, Davenport at 19.91%, Dundee at 19.80%.

Auburndale at 15.18%, Haines City at 12.11%, Winter Haven at 11.87% and Lakeland at 8.01%.

All students in every traditional Polk County public school will qualify for free breakfast and lunch for the 2018-19 school year. Students who attend public charter schools may also qualify for the same funding. If your child attends a charter school, ask school staff if your child will benefit. Charter schools usually manage their own food service.

When the renovations to South Central Park are completed in September, downtown Winter Haven will be more colorful than ever before. Hundreds of customizable LED lights are part of the project. With stateof-the-art Bluetooth and panel controls, the new lighting can be customized with colors, intensity, patterns and more.

The light poles will be slender with matching traffic bollards that have programmable and dimmable colored lighting to support pedestrian movement.

County Saves Money

Police Chief May PCPS Earns Best Wear 2 Badges Grade In 7 Years

Each year the sheriff must present a budget to the county commission and this year, much of his presentation was centered around efforts completed to save taxpayers some money. More than 3,000 county residents volunteered more than 150k hours of time in various capacities saving $3.4M, according to Sheriff Judd. It also helps that the crime rate in Polk County is at a 46-year low.

Winter Haven Police Chief Charlie Bird has apparently done such a stellar job as chief that the city is considering making him the first ever Winter Haven “Director of Public Safety.” This would mean that he would lead both the Police and Fire Departments with each dept. having a “deputy chief” who would report to Bird.

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For the first time since 2010, the Polk County Public Schools earned a “B” grade. For the past seven years, the district earned a “C” rating. Also for the first time in seven years, none of the school district’s schools earned a grade of “F.” The District reduced its number of “D” schools to seven, down from 17 in the 2016-17 school year. 23 of the schools earned a grade of “A,” down from 25.

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POLK TOP 10 Do something special for yourself Dog Friendly Summer Bring your dog to Bok Tower Gardens! Admission for dogs is $5 per animal per day. All dogs must remain on a leash. Every day in August. More info at boktowergardens.org/dogfriendly-summer/

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Fine Art at the Magnolia

August 7, 8:30am-3pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down.

Main Street Winter Haven hosts a workshop aimed to help you brush up on creative business trends with knowledgeable speakers. $40 More info at www.mainstreetwh.com

August 18 & 19, Showcasing 17 artists from across the state in a beautiful 2-day Fine Art Show held inside the Historic Magnolia Building in downtown Lakeland. www.facebook.com/ fineartmagnolia

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August 2, 5:30-8pm at Nora Mayo Hall. A political hob nob and BBQ designed to acquaint the community with those running for elected office. Enjoy live music. Tickets are $25 and include a BBQ dinner. winterhavenchamber.com

August 4 & 11, 9am-5pm at Lake Wales Depot Museum.

Features object discovery, hands-on history tours, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, special guest presentations, dress up activities, and more.

863-676-1759 or visit www.cityoflakewales. com/439/Depot-Museum.

Slow Roll & Ski Show

Kon Tiki Taco

August 18, 5:30pm, meet at The Bike Shop of Winter Haven. Ride through downtown, stop and watch the Cypress Gardens Ski Show, ride back to Grove Roots for a beer. www.facebook. com/slowrollskishow/ All ages, under 16 must wear a helmet.

August 24, 7pm at Haus 820, Craft Tiki drinks by Cob & Pen, street tacos by Publix Cooking School and Music

by DJ Jenks. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. (ages 21+) www.centralfloridatix.com

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6 Open Mic Night August 6, 6-9pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down.

Musicians of all ages and experience are welcome.

Perform up to 3 songs. www.gpderrydown.com/

Polk Emerging Leaders Awards August 30, 6-8:30pm at the Bartow Civic Center. A collaborative event of the three young professional groups in Polk County.

Recognizes five young professionals between 21- 42 who have made significant contributions and commitment to the Polk County community. winterhavenchamber.com

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ORLANDO TOP 10 4 3 Vans Warped Tour August 3, 11am, Tinker Field/Camping World Stadium. Full day of live music including 3oh!3 and Less Than Jake. campingworldstadium.com

The B-52s August 19, 7pm, House of Blues Orlando. Special guest The SH-Booms. www.houseofblues.com

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Orlando Burger Battle August 4, Noon-6pm, Festival Park, 2911 East Robinson St. Top chefs and restaurants battle it out to be the best burger in Orlando. Buy tickets at www.gopartylive.com/ burgerbattle/

Windermere Family Food Truck Night August 24, 5-9:30pm, in front of Town Hall in downtown Windermere every 4th Friday.

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Pet Photo Shoot Fundraiser

August 7, 9pm, Player 1 Video Game Bar, 8562 Palm Pkwy, Orlando. No more than 6 people on one team, no cell phone usage, prizes for top 3. 21+ www.player1orlando.com/

August 9, 6-9pm at Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave. Photo shoot sitting fee for each pet is $50. $35 of that will go to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Book your time at agoldphoto.com/

Designer Bag Bingo

Yoga in the Sculpture Garden at the Mennello Museum

August 24, 6-10pm, Knights of Columbus, 5727 Cornelia Ave, Orlando.

Benefits Special Olympics FL - Seminole County.

Win genuine designer bags. Advance ticket purchase available at specialolympicsflorida.org/ seminole/

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August 26, 9am. Suitable for beginner to moderate levels and will be led by certified instructors from Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park.

Bring your own mat and water. Register at www.mennellomuseum.org

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18 I Love the 90s Bash August 18, 2-10pm, bar crawl in Orlando. Slap on your slap bracelets, high tops and fanny packs! Buy tickets and more info at ilove90sbash.com/orlando

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival August 30-November 12 at Disney World’s Epcot World.

Food & wine from all over the world. Live music, seminars, workshops, celebrity chefs and more.

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August 3, 7pm, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. www.livenation.com

August 11, 3-5pm, Oxford Exchange,420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa. This class specializes in learning the art of hand lettering. You will receive supplies needed for the class. Coffee and light refreshments included.

Purchase ticket on Etsy at loveoffering.

Blazing Saddles (1974, Rated R)

27th Annual Gourmet Feastival

St. Pete Indie Market: Summer Series

Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions NFL Preseason

August 19, 3pm, Tampa Theatre. A Mel Brooks classic starring Gene Wilder & Cleavon Little. $10 GA, doors open at 2.

Tampatheatre.org (813) 274-8981

August 23, 6pm, Armature Works. Enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Funds raised support The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. thecentre.org/ workshops-events/gourmetfeastival

August 24, 6-10pm, Station House St. Pete, 260 1st Ave S, St. Pete. A multi-level market featuring some of the best local makers and artists. www.stpeteindiemarket.com

August 24, kickoff at 8pm, Raymond James Stadium. For ticket info & stadium regulations visit raymondjamesstadium.com

Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town: The Bandwagon Tour

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August 14, 4:30, Tampa Convention Center. Mingle with candidates vying to represent the Tampa Bay area just weeks before the 2018 primary. Purchase tickets at web.tampachamber.com

Bolts Brew Fest

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August 17, 7pm, Amalie Arena. More than 100 craft beers, games & Lightning personalities. VIP experience available for additional charge. www.amaliearena.com

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The Incredible Duck Race August 18, 10am, Curtis Hixon Waterfront. Ducks can be adopted at TampaDuckRace.com for $5 per duck. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Tampa charitable foundation. First 3 ducks to cross the finishing line win great prizes.

Paint Your Pet to Benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay August 25, 1-4pm, Humane Society of TB, 3607 N Armenia Ave. (813) 876-7138 Paint and sip. No experience necessary, reserve your spot.

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We love our pets!

They’re our companions, best friends, fur babies, comedians & confidants. We love them as if they were our own children. Pets can change your life.

Our family has 2 rescue dogs and I can’t imagine life without them. They both have different personalities and perform different jobs. For example, our dog Lola, is a protector. She will carefully sniff around the perimeter of wherever we are, to keep us squirrel-free. I’m happy to say, that after 12 years, we have not been attacked by any squirrels. Our second dog, Mochi is our psychiatrist. At the first detection of sadness, she will sit next to you. If you’re super sad, expect a deep stare, inches from your face. If that doesn’t work, she pulls out the big guns. Dog kisses on your cheek, arm, whatever it takes to get you to smile. She has pulled us out of darkness more times than I can count. Both dogs have changed our lives, and continue to do so. All they want in exchange? Food and a back scratch. I’d say we’re getting the better end of the deal. Here are more stories of amazing dogs that have changed people’s lives. – Amy Sexson

WORDS BY HIS HUMAN Samantha

Walter: Instagram Famous! yard where he is able to hear the crinkle of the bag and chase it. Borzois commonly compete in lure coursing, which is chasing after a lure. They will often practice this with a lunge whip or flirt pole to get them to follow the bait. His favorite inside toy is a stuffed cow that rattles and crinkles like a water bottle. Toys that make noises are his favorite and help him be able to chase after them. Walter has come to work with me at the clinic everyday since he was ten weeks old. It has been great socialization for him. He goes out for playtime with his friends and then naps the day away in the office.

Despite being blind, he can chase and fetch fairly well. We play a modified version where we throw the ball at the ground, so he can follow the bouncing noises.

What’s special about Walter?

Walter’s ears are very unique to him. They will always give away his current mood. They lay flat when he is relaxed, stand up when he is curious, and point straight forward when he is feeling devious. When he comes running from another room with his ears pointing straight, we know he just did something bad!

How has Walter changed your life?

Walter has quickly enveloped our lives since we got him. He has redefined my expectations of a “special needs” dog. I am constantly amazed by how comfortable he is and quickly he adapts to his surroundings. My husband and I went to a “dining in the dark” restaurant in London on our honeymoon and it gave us a new found gratitude for vision. I am astonished to see my blind dog conquer the world with no vision and no understanding of why. I am inspired by my vision-impaired dog.

How long have you had Walter & where did you get him?

We picked Walter up when he was ten weeks old. I contacted the National Borzoi Rescue Foundation and they gave me the information of a breeder in Washington that had an accidental breeding. The breeder was not aware that he had vision problems when she sent him to us. There had been no health issues with her dogs, so the cause of why he has cataracts is unknown.

A lot of people have a negative connotation that surrounds the idea of a vision-impaired dog. A video of his playing at my work went viral on several websites when he was a few months old. The video shows him bouncing back and forth, trying to keep up with the other dogs but not sure which way to go.

I didn’t realize his video went viral until someone told me it was on Reddit’s front page. Unfortunately, it was removed shortly thereafter because it was “sad content”. I have seen a lot of comments on his videos where people feel bad for him. I don’t think people understand how capable Walter is though.

Despite not seeing the world, he still enjoys it and brings joy to his daily routine. He still stirs up trouble around the house and gets into things like a puppy should. Walter developed cataracts when the rest of his litter was learning to see, so impaired vision is all he has ever known.

Tell us about Walter!

Walter is pretty picky, so we rely on an assortment of treats. His favorite are the Lamb & Apple WellBars. Walter is spoiled rotten with toys. His favorite toy is a lunge whip with a plastic bag tied to the end. We use this in our

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Coco: Award winning kisser & yoga master Tell us about Coco & where did you get her?

Coco is an American Bulldog. Alapaha Blue Blood bulldog to be exact.

There were only 350 dogs of her kind at that time... she just turned 10 in July. I didn’t even know what breed that was until she was given to me by her previous owners. She was 6 months old and only 30 lbs when I acquired her. She came from a family in Puerto Rico who couldn’t keep her because she did not get along with their other dog. They bought her from Georgia (apparently that’s where the breed came from) and they flew her to Puerto Rico. I was living there at the time and was so lucky that they asked me if I knew anyone who would be interested in their beautiful girl. They called her Miss Universe. And now she’s my universe.

Tell us about Coco!

Coco begs when we’re eating. She’s got those expressive puppy eyes that is hard to resist. She loves... oh gosh, where do I start? She’s not vegetarian, that’s for sure. She loves hard boiled eggs, broccoli, and egg rolls (when they fall to the ground). Oh, and rice and peanut butter! She’s got to my bag of potato chips as well. Her favorite toy is a squirrel - a fake stuffed squirrel.

And it’s old, but she always goes for that plain, ugly thing. We play hide and seek around the house. I’ll have a treat in hand and she’ll sit and wait to look for me until I yell, “Where’s Mommy?”

She used to love hiking in the rainforest of Puerto Rico. Since we’ve moved to Florida, she loves the dog beach of course, but her favorite place to go is Grove Roots and Downtown Winter Haven’s Saturday morning market.

Grove Roots because people pay her attention. Downtown WH because she gets to eat popcorn from the ground next to the people that sell it. I literally have to pull her back to the car whenever we go to these places. People make fun of us.

How has she changed your life?

She has changed my life and those around her so much. She brings joy and love wherever she goes. She gets a lot of attention because she looks different and has a calm demeanor about her. You know that quote, “be the person your dog thinks you are.” Yeah, she reminds me to be a good person.

To live in the moment, to enjoy a good nap. To be grateful for little things and to love unconditionally.

I teach yoga at Inside Out Yoga in Winter Haven and sometimes I bring her to class. She has got Savanna (The relaxation part in the end) to a tee! She sometimes snores, but it adds peace to those around her helping them relax and sense her peaceful vibe.

She has won several dog contests including best kisser (2 years in a row!) and musical sit. She knows several tricks such as sit, shake, roll over, nap, speak and open book (lays on her back). Her big lips fly like dumbo during a car ride. It’s hilarious!

I am divorced and my ex and I had her for years. When we split up, I told him to get anything, but I’m keeping Coco. That’s all I wanted and I was willing to fight for her. Luckily it didn’t have to turn out that way, but that’s how much I love her. Her previous owners still check up on her and they are so happy she is spoiled rotten and taken care of. I am so blessed to have her in my life.

What’s special about Coco?

Coco is like my child. She is well behaved. All pet owners says their dog is smart, but really, Coco took only 3 days out of 5 in boot camp training.

She doesn’t need a leash to walk. She is popular with my friends through Snapchat because they love seeing her bark and terrorize the mailman.

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Rudy: Marketing guru & security specialist What are Rudy’s special skills?

Rudy is best at marketing. People love him. I have regular customers that come in and don’t even say hi to me, they just ask where Rudy is. Rudy doesn’t live at the store, but he’s there pretty much everyday. In fact, it’s so routine that I don’t even need a leash when I park the truck. Rudy knows what to do and where to go and he does love it here. Sometimes you’ll see posts about his newly discovered sleeping spots on the G Vintage Market Facebook page, customers try to figure out where he’s at. He also gets up and greets some people, he’s very friendly, he has lots of friends that come to the store. Rudy likes to hang out with me even when I’m working out in my gym. He gets mad when I don’t take him. When I go to the grocery store, I leave him at home and he just barks and cries at the door for me.

His favorite snack is a piece of lunch meat off my sandwich. It’s probably not good for him, but he loves it. The funny thing he likes is yogurt, I think it’s funny. Whenever I’m eating it, I give him some without the fruit and he loves it. He doesn’t really play with toys, he has them, but he takes them places and leaves them there. He’s not your typical dog. He’ll chase after a ball but he won’t bring it back, which is really funny. But Rudy’s all time favorite treat is ice cream. And it’s the only way to get him to take his medicine. Rudy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure which requires him to be on medications for the rest of his life. The ice cream makes the medicine a little easier to go down. I’m happy about that.

How has he changed your life?

Being single, and with the kids gone, pets give a lot of meaning to people.

It’s just like having a kid, it gives you a reason to get up in the morning and to do things. A lot of the times, I’m here at the shop by myself, driving to and from, and he’s always right there with me. I even work a part-time job in the evenings and I bring Rudy with me. We drive a big John Deere tractor through the groves and I’ve placed a little carpet by the console inside just for him. He loves it.

Tell us about Rudy!

Rudy is from a pet store at the Lakeland Mall back in 2010. He is a registered, full-blooded Pomeranian. Rudy’s favorite thing to do is to spend time with me. Everywhere I go, he goes. He does love coming to the store, G’s Vintage Market, where I have just under 9000 sq ft for him to explore. Everyday he finds a different spot to lay in. Most of the time, he’s sound asleep laying on the floor. It’s cute when a customer walks by and gets startled when they learn he’s a real dog. He opens his eyes and it surprises people. I always kid the people and tell them that the security guard is asleep again! Others try not to wake up him when they pass by, but I tell them not to worry, he’s a highly-trained security guard and he’s scanning you right now!

My parents were animal lovers, all of my kids are animal lovers and so now it’s nice to see that when we all get together.

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

SPCA Florida

With an extensive background in marketing, animal rescue, and volunteerism, SPCA Florida’s new Executive Director, Shelley Thayer, was ideal for the 39-year old nonprofit.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Thayer was introduced through a friend to Best Friends Animal Society. Her planned two weeks of volunteerism turned into five months. From this time volunteering, she said, “My whole life changed.” Though she hadn’t thought of working with animals as a career possibility, Thayer has always had a heart for them. “I’ve always had a love of animals. That never went away.”Before this life-changing trip to volunteer after the hurricane, she had always helped her local Humane Society by fostering and fundraising.

She has since, worked with Best Friends Animal Society for four years where she actually wrote their animal rescue guidebook. From there, she worked as the Executive Director for Cat Depot in Sarasota for nine years. She is the past president and current board member for the Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations (FAAWO). Towards the end of her time with the Cat Depot, SPCA Florida approached her to consult with them on catteries, a free-roaming cat room system, which the SPCA has since adopted.

When the Executive Director position came open for the SPCA, it was too perfect to pass up. “Now I’m able to work with cats and dogs which I love, and a great team and I’m finding a wonderful community,” she beamed.

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plans for the organization and the animals under their care.

The SPCA takes in animals from all types of situations. Some are surrendered to them, found abandoned, have to be given up for financial reasons, rescues, or in particularly sad cases when their owner passes away with no animal care plan in place. Thayer said, “That’s the saddest one for me because these are animals that were loved and well taken care of for many years and sometimes if we’re full and the Humane Society is full, they end up at Animal Services. If Animal Services is full, it’s a terrible tragedy to end their life like that.”

She is currently working on a program around lifetime care, making plans ahead of time so that should something happen to the owner, the animal will be taken care of. To address the financial hardships that some pet owners face, “We’re working on safety net programs now to help these animals stay with their families, people who love them.”

The SPCA is a huge advocate for spaying and neutering your pets. If you didn’t see the other side of things, you might not understand why that is important. The Executive Director explained that along with stray animals that are not spayed or neutered when animals have unplanned litters, owners sometimes abandon them. These circumstances are rough for the mother and the litter, often ending in the suffering or death of an animal. On that subject, she said. “If every person helped, we would not be in the situation we’re in today. Even though the situation is improving for

the animals, we are their only voice. We are their only help.”

“I know that Polk County, in particular, has a lot of pride in taking care of their own here, at least that’s what I’ve learned in the three weeks that I’ve been here,” she smiled optimistically. “That makes me very hopeful that we can turn our situation around in Polk County because we do have an extremely high euthanasia rate here.”

“We have assistance for free spay and neuter for those who need it,” she said. “There’s no reason not to spay and neuter your dog or your cat so that they don’t have to go through an experience like the ones that I’ve seen.”

Giving an animal a spot in your family by adopting them is, of course, a wonderful way to impact that animal’s life and the SPCA. Outside of adoption, because we don’t all need twenty cats and dogs no matter how bad we want them, there are other ways to help the SPCA. Donations and fostering are huge for the organization.

Specifically, monetary monthly donations help to keep the SPCA, which is a sizeable operation, moving smoothly. Every dollar goes towards the animals in one way or another, but there are needs that most people might not consider.

“The infrastructure is something that no one ever thinks about that we need a new door, or we need a new laptop to work. Those kinds of things we’re always struggling to find money for,” Thayer said.

The SPCA is right now desperately in need of a new roof.

Adult volunteers are also a current need for the SPCA. Though they have many high school age volunteers that do a fantastic job, adult volunteers that are able to keep a consistent weekly schedule, even if it is only one or two times a week, are something every department at the SPCA is in need of.

For the role she will play in the future of the SPCA, Thayer explained, “Part of my focus is on best practices, that we’re doing everything possible that we can for the animals and that we’re doing it correctly – that no matter what their background, they’ve come in here to be pampered, to be treated well, and then to go to their new home.”

“I’m looking at enrichment,” Thayer said. “Many of these animals have been in horrific situations.

Some come from really terrible situations like hoarding or abuse. We want to let them know that everything is going to be okay, they’ve made it to a safe haven and not only are they safe, but they’re going to be pampered a little bit while they’re here.”

To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate, visit the SPCA website or give them a call. Haven now has a donation box for the SPCA at our office. If you’re in town and you want to make a difference in the lives of these animals, stop by and donate!

SPCA Florida 5850 Brannen Rd S, Lakeland, FL 33813 (863) 646-7722 www.spcaflorida.org

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ARTS says, is to build a relationship with the pet owner. “They’re trusting you with their baby.”

Part of building those relationships comes with how transparent Groomingdeals is with the grooming process. The grooming floor is entirely open for all to view when pet parents walk in.

With the trust of the pet parents, the process begins. “From there, we take the babies to the back and that’s where they start getting pampered.”

Doggies start in the back with the bathers. They get a bath with shampoo and conditioner and get their teeth brushed. For larger or older dogs that can’t climb, Groomingdeals is outfitted with a ground level bathing area and higher tubs for smaller dogs. Angie only uses top of the line products for the puppy clients in her care as well.

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Grooming Deals Sometimes your life calling comes to you through trial and error.

Sometimes in a sudden lightning bolt of inspiration. And sometimes, it comes in the form of three ridiculously cute and fluffy cocker spaniels.

“I owned three cocker spaniels many years ago and they were my life,” said Angie Todd, owner of Groomingdeals pet grooming. “When I went to work in retail, I had bags with their pictures on them, they were just my everything.”

Angie is from Auburndale originally but has lived in Winter Haven for 30 years. After a 21-year career in retail, she worked as a bank teller for about a year.

“I wanted the drive-thru because I wanted all the puppies, all the people that would come through with their puppies. I’d make them little gift bags,” Angie said.

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groomer, the same groomer Angie used for her three pups in fact. “I thought ‘Wow, if she can do this, I can do this,’ because the bank really wasn’t in my heart,” she remembered.

With sights set on the dog grooming business, she attended a grooming school in Tampa. “Right then I knew I was going to open a shop,” she said.

Upon finishing school, Angie knew she’d need some experience before diving into the doggie business. She worked for three different salons in town to learn how everything worked, taking a little knowledge and expertise from each one.

“I took a chance in 2010 when the economy was really bad and started by myself, and now we’ve got eight people employed,” she beamed.

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She dished that most of the time, that initial anxiety subsides when the pet parent leaves. She used the example of a dog they affectionately call “Jake the Fake” who shakes terribly when being dropped off and picked up, but during his visit, the moment his mom leaves the shop, Jake’s silly personality shines through.

“I think it’s more of the parents having separation anxiety more than the puppies,” she said. “Once you guys leave, 99 percent of the dogs chill out.”

Of the three dogs that stole Angie’s heart and inspired her to start Groomingdeals, one is still with her.

Salem, the 17-year-old cocker spaniel used to come to work with her mom but retired at age 13.

Fresh from their bath, pups go to the front where the groomers take over, doing whatever kind of groom their pet parent picked out for them.

“She’s truly my rock, my heart,” Angie smiled. “She’s probably one of the bigger reasons I did open the business too because I wanted a job where I could take her to work with me.”

Finally, they get all “prettied up” in Angie’s words, with a bow or bandana.

The groomer says her favorite part of the job is, “Making the dogs feel better when they leave.”

Having your dog groomed isn’t just for aesthetics according to the Groomingdeals owner. Though seeing your puppy all spiffed up in a fresh bandana is a plus, the groomers do much more. From pulling ear hair and brushing teeth to trimming their nails, “By doing all this, we can detect something that a parent at home just petting them is not going to notice [such as] that ear infection or that bad tooth. When we do all of this, we can let them know if we see something abnormal,” she said. Angie advises your dog be groomed every six to eight weeks.

“We get some dogs that unfortunately are not from good homes. Maybe they’re infested with fleas or ticks or have sores all over them, and just giving them a good bath, you can see it on their face like ‘thank you, thank you.’”

Groomingdeals sees about 60 dogs per day. Some come flying around the corner, all tail wags and sloppy kisses, ecstatic for their impending mani/ pedi. Some dogs throw on the brakes the moment they get to the doggie

Her nine years of success grooming and boarding pets can be attributed to the approach she takes. One of the most important things, Angela

door. What’s Angie’s trick for easing their stress?

As Angie told the story of her thriving doggie grooming business and the fulfillment she finds in it, a few Groomingdeals regulars brought their pups in. “That’s a joy of my job too is getting to meet and bond with these people.”

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My luxury lunch date with a HydraFacial Recently, I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon at Spa G in Winter Haven. I met with owner, Lynn Giddings to talk about a very special treatment she does there, called a HydraFacial. The machine’s handpiece holds patented spiralized treatment tips equipped with “vortex technology” — the whirling force that both takes away what you don’t want and leaves nourishment. According to Allure Magazine, somewhere in the world, a HydraFacial is performed every 15 seconds. That’s more than the total number of Botox injections administered in the U.S. in 2017.

The three steps of a HydraFacial are the cleanse and peel, extract and hydrate and finally fuse and protect.

The first step gently exfoliates and resurfaces. Your skin is cleansed and then given a light peel. This absolutely does not hurt at all, it’s very gentle. The next step uses a painless suction to remove debris from your pores, at the same time you’re quenched with moisturizers that nourish your skin. Finally, the skin is saturated with antioxidants and peptides for a beautiful glow. Beyond these standard three steps, there are add-ons which can help unique skin concerns, like brown spots or nagging lines.

The HydraFacial’s technology creates an instant glow. The more you go, the better your skin looks and feels.

And since we all have different types of skin, each treatment can be tailor made to fit your needs. Whether it be fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, Rosacea or elasticity, a HydraFacial could be just what you need. And, that’s only the beginning of what this treatment can do for you.

Only a few spas offer this in Polk County and Spa G is one of them.

Lynn Giddings has been trained and is an expert at HydraFacials. My first question is, who should get this

treatment? “Anyone can get this treatment from teenagers with acne or someone who wants to refresh their skin. There is very little or no down time. It’s recommended once a month to help with anti-aging. In fact, it’s so gentle on your skin, brides can get this treatment done a day or so before her wedding.”

Lynn also offers Celluma light therapy.

There are no chemicals or side effects, just a low-level light therapy giving you therapeutic benefits. Celluma has been used to treat acne, wrinkles, inflammation and more. Ask Lynn about adding this to your facial treatment. Celluma is a stationary and concentrated light therapy that reaches the entire face evenly.

“HydraFacial recommends getting LED therapy with the HydraFacial treatment,” according to Lynn.

felt moisturized. Not only was my skin better on the way out, but it made me feel better mentally. I took time for myself to do something good. In a world where I’m working, making dinner, running around for others, it was nice to take time just for myself.

How often do we do that?

At the start of my facial, I have to say ,that the spa is very relaxing before anything even began. The walls and decor are elegant and soothing. Soft spa sounds play in the background as you change into a super soft terry cloth towel (Think strapless dress) . The surface to lay on is soft and heated. The room is dim with candles lit making this quite possibly the absolute best and most luxurious lunch hour of your life. No need to remove eye makeup, she works around it.

The HydraFacial machine is from California. Once the machine was shipped to Winter Haven, representatives from HydraFacial came out to give Lynn two personal training sessions with it. If you are able to start on a monthly routine, you will see the changes. Bonus, Lynn is very good at providing the full spa experience from decor to her relaxing attitude.

My facial began with Lynn cleansing my skin. A very lovely scent of lemon balm wafted over me as she cleansed and massaged my face.

When the actual HydraFacial began, the machine has a low, hum. The process didn’t hurt at all, but you can definitely feel the suction. Keep in mind, you will soon be glowing.

The entire process takes less than 30 minutes, more for light therapy. After I was finished, the fine lines around my mouth and eyes were gone. My skin looked plumper and it definitely

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Kon Tiki Taco

Chris Sexson and Josh “Bump” Galletta fill us in on their upcoming event: Kon Tiki Taco What can people expect from the Kon Tiki Event?

Chris: Plenty to drink and eat with great craft tiki cocktails and street tacos. Kon Tiki Taco is about having fun, sharing with friends, and doing something different. It’s a cocktail party! Our friends at Cob & Pen have put some excellent tiki drink recipes together. We will have some classics and a few new drinks to try.

Bump: This is going to be a rad event with a really fun vibe! Tiki drinks by our friends at Cobb and Pen and Swan brewing, Concord coffee, amazing tacos by Publix, music by DJ Jenks, the coolest photo booth, plus so much more (with a couple of surprises to top off the night)! Everything you need for a fun, chill night out! It will be a great night to relax and hang out with your neighbors and friends.

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What kind of tacos?

What was the inspiration for the event?

Chris: We will have four different taco stations.

Without giving away all the details, we will have Brisket, Pork, Fish and a vegetarian option. The culinary chefs at the Publix cooking school have nailed it with the tacos. Publix will also be providing a dessert station as well. You will not leave hungry...

Chris: This has been an event I have wanted to do for a while. Tiki drinks are all about summer and are really fun over-the-top cocktails. And, who doesn’t love a good taco? There is a little backstory. As a kid I used to go to a movie theater in Dayton, OH called Kon Tiki. I saw Star Wars there in 1977. The theater and the movie made a big impression on me. A couple years ago while having a tiki drink, I thought Kon Tiki Taco would be a great event... Here we are.

Why did you want to be involved with this event?

Bump: Getting involved with this amazing event was a no brainer. I love anything vintage Hawaiian/ surf culture. We hit the beach every chance we get, so why not bring a little of the beach to Lakeland.

Hope to see you thereChris Sexson csexson@scmginc.com Bump Galletta www.bumpgalletta.com Purchase tickets for $25 in advance at centralfloridatix.com, or $35 at the door.

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Laker’ s Barkery Are you a dog Mom or Dad? Please read the following important and delicious information: There is an amazing dog Mom that makes the most delicious, preservative-free cookies for dogs.

Her name is Nicole Cochran and she grew up here in Winter Haven. While away at school in West Virginia, she got a dog and named him Laker.

Inspired by the team of the same name, she thought it would be a unique dog’s name. “Laker is my dog and he’s the actual inspiration for Laker’s Barkery,” Nicole explained to me.

“When I first got Laker, there were a lot of dog treats being recalled, and it kind of freaked me out. He has a few health issues and a history of seizures, so I started thinking what I could do to contribute to his health being better.” In school to be a registered dietician, she uses that knowledge behind the scenes when making the dog treats. “It kind of goes hand in hand, with humans and dogs. One day I can expand my treats with a degree under my belt.”

Not being a professional baker, she started working on making healthy treats for Laker. “I started to research what is healthy for dogs, what wasn’t and kind of went from there. He’s my taste-tester and would let me know what was

good and what wasn’t.” She continued, “I was still in school in West Virginia when I started baking treats, maybe 4 years ago. I just played around with it, I posted on Facebook if anyone would be interested and it skyrocketed.” After graduation, Nicole stayed and worked for a few years in WV. She moved back home about two years ago. “I’ve started taking it more seriously in the past two years.” She described her process, “I’ve played around with it, taken different strategies, different flours and vegetables. Tried out things to see what would make them last longer since there are no preservatives.”

The most popular flavor is pumpkin and peanut butter. “It’s good for their stomach and good for their digestive system. I put oatmeal in it because it’s good for their coats.”

The treats last 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. One thing Nicole does differently, is not use any meat. “Dogs like vegetables, people don’t realize that. You can give your dog raw vegetables as a snack.” The treats are all made by hand, in small batches. “It’s relaxing for me. It started as a hobby just for Laker, then it turned into my thing to do to unwind. It’s become my side business and I enjoy that part of it, it’s not about making money it’s about making something good for the dogs.”

I had to give my dogs a taste test. Nicole shared the blueberry oatmeal with me.

When I gave them to my dogs, a couple of things happened. My first dog Mochi, loves the treats. I know this because she starting jump-spinning.

That’s a sure sign of deliciousness. Second, after I walked away, I saw her staring up at the approximate location on the counter where the cookies were located. She was possibly trying to use Jedi mind tricks, however the force was not strong that day. My second dog Lola, is older and doesn’t have many teeth left. She was able to eat the cookie in a few bites and wanted more. My conclusion, the treats are the most amazing things they’ve ever eaten. I feel pretty good about giving them to both of my dogs, knowing that there are only good, real ingredients in them.

There are no plans for a brick and mortar shop.

However, there are dreams of a mobile kitchen that she could attach to her Jeep like a doggie food truck.

“I also make Laker ice cream, so I would sell that, too,” she said with a smile.

Find the treats on Etsy at LakersBarkery Facebook @LakersBarkery Meet Nicole at local markets from Tampa to Winter Haven, your dog will love you for it.

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AIRBOAT BARBIE

Honestly, until just recently, I had no idea airboats could go on land. I had only seen them on the Chain of Lakes a time or two or on Highway 60 heading east.

A couple months back I had a client/friend tell me that I should make a camo tank-top with bubble gum pink sparkly letters that said, “Airboat Barbie.”

So, I guess that’s what somewhat created a preconceived notion of the whole “airboatin’ thing.”

So when Speedy invited us out airboatin’ one Sunday, I pictured Barbie and Ken and Ken’s best friend floating around this beautiful place called River Ranch and camping at The Mack Resort.

Well... that kinda changed once we pulled up to the general store at Camp Mac and I saw the signage and realized it wasn’t a country club. The thing that didn’t change was, I was still dressed like Barbie; donning wedges, diamond earrings, a little camo outfit and a string bikini. We’re going on a boat right?

I guess I almost thought, that whatever this glitter painted thing Speedy was towing, was only a portion of the boat. Perhaps it was the engine, and the propeller blades and seats would somehow hinge down from their current high and upright position. There had to be some other half of the

boat that you can actually hang out and sunbathe on that would blow up or magically appear from a trunk or trap door. There was a footlocker type compartment called the deck lid, that turned out to be where you stored your Crown-n-Coke and everything else you brought that you didn’t want to lose. It was then that I found out airboatin’ ain’t no joke and it definitely ain’t no pontoon.

In the words of our screen printer Robert, “Airboatin ain’t for crybabies or sissies.” And if Barbie is goin’ on an airboat, she better have waterproof mascara on. This is not for the light hearted and can be dangerous if you don’t know what your doing. These

things can flip left and right or sink if you aren’t paying attention. So for our first time, even though my outfit wasn’t right, we had picked the right captain: Charles “Speedy” McCorquodale who we call, “Saint Exspeedito.”

He has years of experience under his belt and Nando has had many firsts with him, considering the fact that they are BFF’s from high school. I just chuckled thinking of the fact that I called Nando and Speedy BFF’s. Cute, that’s funny… Okay, going back to my outfit for one second, Nando never looked at me before we left the farm and suggested I reconsider the 3-inch heels or the camo mini skirt. I guess after ten years of marriage he’s just learned to let me go…

When Speedy got to the farm to pick us up it was literally like the song ‘I’m a Barbie Girl’ by Aqua.

“Hiya Sally and Nando!”

“Hi Speedy!”

“Do you want to go for a ride?”

“Sure!”

“Oh we’re about to have so much fun!”

“Oh the fun is just getting started.”

Well… today I was a ‘Barbie Girl’ and I was about to be in an ‘Airboat World.’

Fashionably speaking that day, the only mark I had hit was wearing the camo pattern with fluorescent writing. Every other individual that I encountered from the moment we left the farm and throughout the rest of the day was in some form of camo, but it was practical. I should have realized I was in for a wild ride when we were at the Bartow Air Base, chattin’ it up with a pilot while we both filled up on aviation fuel!

Speaking of others, I couldn’t understand why Speedy’s bride Sarah didn’t come. He said, she wanted to stay home and “relax.” I thought, since when has going on a boat not been relaxing? That problem was solved really quick when I found out there were only three seats and we were in the middle of going hog wild down a straight away canal at what felt like 90 miles per hour. I totally

kept checking my little diamond earrings to make sure they were not ripped out of my ears with all the g-force and hurricane like winds. My hair was blowing all over the place. My hat was threatening to blow off and my bandanna ended up being a makeshift face mask to keep the bugs out of my mouth and nose. Thank God I had my Dad’s safety construction sunglasses that I had grabbed, (because I thought they completed my look) on the way out the door.

So, that was all just within the first five minutes of getting going. I had no idea how I was going to endure this all day.

We came to the first stop and there were more… like ants, the boats started coming out of the weeds and literally popping up on shore. All of them were in the same type of apparatus that we were in. The men are mostly the drivers or “keepers of your fate.”

They sit in the front up high on what resembles a King’s Throne with a scepter, (Rudder Stick) in their left hand and the accelerator pedal at their right foot, usually floored whenever we were moving. The right hand was free to hold a drink or used to hold on for dear life. Their beautiful wives or fearless kids perched behind up much higher than them over the coon cage. In our case it was super calm Speedy, and Nando and I screaming like girls up behind him because all of a sudden, the airboat was leaving the water and GOING ON LAND!!!!!! I thought he must have made a mistake. There is no way I can help these two push this thing back into the water.

Why would he go on land and stop? At any rate, it stopped and I was ready to get off.

Speedy said it would glide right back into the water or wherever he wanted to make it go. But for now, all of a sudden Speedy needed to clean all six of his fuel injectors. He and Nando are known for finding projects like this to do at the strangest times… like when you are just getting going. But I was fine with it. I was on solid ground and it was called ‘The Ridge’ and I was going to have a Corona and adjust myself. We made the mistake of bringing glass bottles that broke all over the boat by the end of the - CONTINUED ON PAGE 36 35

...donning wedges, diamond earrings, a little camo outfit and a string bikini.

We’re going on a boat right?

day. Won’t do that party foul again.

Okay, so now Nando and Speedy have had their mechanical fill and Speedy said, “We’re gonna go for a while. There are a bunch of little ‘areas’ with nicknames where we will stop, hang out a little bit, have snacks or whatever and then go again.

We won’t be able to hear each other, so tap on my shoulder if you need me or if anyone falls off.” Just kidding... Kinda…

As promised the air-rocket machine glided on top of the grassy land and effortlessly back into the glassy water. We were off. Just seconds later blasting down the middle of a cow pasture! From water to land and back again! There were cattle on both sides and birds blazing across our path. Fish were jumping and I even thought I saw a Mermaid. I remember thinking, why are people going to Animal Kingdom for the “Safari” ride or “Expedition Everest” for the rollercoaster? Airboatin’ blows them away. Literally out of the water. In the middle of the madness Speedy screamed wheeewwwww call your French friend Sebastien on Facetime and show him how we’re doin!! Nando yelled, “No Sally, don’t let go and don’t get your phone out, it’ll blow away.

I’d say about two hours deep into the abyss, by our third stop, we found some fellow air boaters that Speedy knew from previous rendezvous’ or outings.

They were out bar-b-q-ing, cooking sausage that they shared with us and talking about how they were going to watch the Disney fireworks later from the Alex Grand Bell spot. By now I started to get settled in. It was like we were in the wild, wild west, but I kinda knew what to expect at this point. Or so I thought…

Nando and Speedy were having as much fun as they did when they were teenagers if not more and aside from the fact that my mini skirt kept riding up to my waist, I’d decided that I could get used to this. I really liked it. I loved it. I was getting used to the rush of the air and lake water and semi whiplashed every time we did a knife sharp spinout turn. This was topping most of my favorite things to do. All three of us were on what seemed like a Bucking Bronco, but Speedy had it shockingly under control.

We swooshed up onto the spot called “Big Hole in the Wall” where there was what seemed like a hundred airboats parked, sporting painted rudders (I kept calling them “Flappers”) and little fluorescent orange triangle flags dancing high above the propeller cage. It was a party like I had never seen; people were blasting country music, sipping moonshine, devouring Publix hoagies and homemade pickled peppers. We sat and watched other airboats drag racing up and down what resembled a runway. Other dare-devils kept stopping over and asking Speedy if they could see his custom boat.

We were part of the club. It’s like an exclusive club on another planet and in order to meet up with other havenmagazines.com

members and get from one point to the next you have to know your way around the secret paths like the back of your hand.

No wonder they don’t allow airboats on the Chain unless it’s the one day we’re cleaning up the lakes.

And muddin’ trucks stay off road for a reason. I guess high heels have their place too...

That day, nothing compared to the smell of mud, the marsh and the moonshine. We felt like we were Christopher Columbus discovering New Worlds on every turn. We whipped through a beautiful sunset and found a baby gator that we saved with Speedy’s guidance and Nando’s bare hands. We watched Speedy transform from his t-shirt and shorts into some sort of ‘space suit’ putting on a long sleeve plastic pant suit and headlamp that he connected directly to the airboats battery, now he was warm, dry, and able to navigate back in the dark. The two of us on the other hand were unprepared and freezing being at our chairs high altitude seats in high winds racing home.

We got lost in the dark on the path or lack there of back and literally didn’t know where we were.

Christopher Columbus-Saint Exspeedito, AKA Speedy, was lost. (He’s probably going to be mad at me for sayin so, but it sure as heck felt like we were lost in pitch black. We were thinking… we might have to sleep out here… Thinking back, maybe he was just playing with us to scare us. He wasn’t lost at all. I’m actually sure it was just for sport. That’s so Speedy.)

We did make it back somehow. It felt like we had been out for days. We want to do it again. The only thing I would change is my outfit and carry along my Yeti cup next time.

I still might make that “Airboat Barbie Tank” to wear if Speedy invites us again. Possibly we’ll make it to Alex Grand Bell to watch the fireworks too.

Until next time… Airboat con Dios and or with Saint Exspeedito.

Xo Barbie and Nando DC PS. I was just on a ladder painting the soffits of our house and maybe the height of being on the ladder reminded of the height from my airboat seat and sparked this story – I had to write it immediately and now I am sitting inside on the couch typing this on my phone. Gotta go. Paint’s probably drying out in my roller and inspector Nando is right around the corner.

P.P.S. Special Thanks to Sarah and Speedy McCorquodale for always sharing and showing us a good time.

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What actual Airboaters Wear: • CAMO everything • Cut off Jean Shorts • Flip Flops maybe or Cowboy Boots • Apple Watches (if they didn’t leave it home) • White Socks • Long Sleeve Angler Performance Shirts to prevent Sunburn and probably Windburn • Rubber Wedding Bands • Bellbottom Jeans with embellishments on the back pockets • Backwards Baseball Caps or Visors • Sunglasses and Strap • Yeti Cups and cans with koozies

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Roger Barfield

In 1931, an Austrian man bought a 1929 Gibson Granada banjo from a music store. An exorbitant amount of money at the time, priced at $350, it just sat on the shelf until this man purchased it.

Gold plated, engraved, with a flathead tone ring, the thing was as arresting to look at as the sound it produced. Decades later, this banjo now sits on a stand in Auburndale as the first in an impressive collection of others that act as ornate trifecta pieces of art, history, and music.

Do you remember the first time you fell in love with something? For an artist, it might be a crayon drawing of a horse from when they were three-yearsold or a set of watercolors that came as a birthday gift. For a baker, it may be the first batch of cookies they made with mom. For Roger Barfield, it was circa 1966, Carlton Music, and a banjo. His love of music started much farther back than that, however.

Roger’s family moved to Auburndale from Pavo, Georgia in 1959. His grandfather owned an auto paint and repair shop which his parents bought when they moved down. Now, in the same business, Roger owns Hi Tech RV and Auto Repair.

The music bug first bit Roger around five or six. He had an uncle that was in the Air Force that played guitar. “I was dragging plastic instruments around.

He actually taught me to play my first song on the guitar which was Wild with Flower when, I think, I was about eight years old,” he said. In 1966, when he was fifteen, one of the men that worked at the family body shop brought in a banjo he’d bought at Carlton Music. A Morris banjo, Roger remembers, that the man let him play around on. The very next day, Roger headed to Carlton to buy himself one.

And so began his love affair with the bluegrass instrument.

“In 1976, I put the first Bluegrass Festival on in Auburndale, the very first one.” Called the

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Auburndale Bluegrass Festival, Roger had the help of some professional musicians of the day – Paul Champion, Carl Chambers (who wrote Close Enough to Perfect which was recorded by Alabama), the Bellamy Brothers, and Ricky Skaggs. “This community has produced more musicians that anywhere that I’ve ever visited other than West Virginia and Ohio.”

Roger is a collector as you might have guessed, and a very specific one at that. “I started collecting at about 15 years old. I’m now 68,” said Roger.

Having had as many as 54 banjos at one time, Roger is particular with what he chooses to add to his collection. Most of the banjos in his collection are from 1925 to 1941. “They’re all pre-war made,” he answered when asked about the specificity of the time frame. “The wood has cured and the instruments have cured out where they give the greatest tone.”

Though he no longer has the one he picked up from Carlton Music, he still has the first official of his collection. Roger picked up a banjo and began, “In the Gibson banjo world, the icon of the banjo comes from a famous banjo picker by the name of Earl Scruggs. Earl Scruggs played a 1933 Granada which is a gold-plated, engraved banjo.”

With the help of a friend in London and Joe Spann, former Library Director for the Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library, Roger arranged to fly to London to buy this prize banjo – the 1929 Gibson Granada, owned by an Austrian man, who at that time was in his 90’s.

He picked up another, “This one is from Sweden.

This is a 1930 style 4 flathead.” He to flew to Reno to meet the seller flying in from Sweden. You don’t just ship an expensive and important collectible item, so Roger put it on the seat next to him on the way home. To buy a plane ticket though, you must have the name of the person that will be sitting in

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that seat. The banjo, Gibson Barfield, flew back to Florida.

He had an extra special story about a banjo that came from Iowa, “I’ve got the newspaper clipping on that,” he said in a prologue to his account.

In a small town in Iowa, a boy would travel around, picking up the trash that other people would put out by the road. He came across a banjo and picked it up. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure after all. “I’ve got a picture of him dragging this banjo in the case, down the road in Iowa when he was 13 years old,” said Roger.

The boy, now a man, had the banjo appraised in Nashville by a friend of Roger’s, Curtis McPeak. Until then, the man had never been outside of his little county in Iowa. With six kids ranging from a month old to 12-years, a wife, and the dream of a little farm, the man struck a deal with Roger to sell the banjo.

Roger stopped mid-story, “You hear that? You hear those things ring?” he asked about the tone of his voice making music with the room of banjos. “That’s the vibration of the wood. That’s what gives them the sound.”

He continued, explaining that the man picked him up from the airport with all six kids and wife in tow, and drove the two hours back to his hometown. He took Roger to his mother’s house where he had the banjo. The man disappeared into the basement while Roger sat at the kitchen table listening to a cacophony of clangs and clashes from below. The man poked his head around the basement door and asked for a little help.

The man with not much money to his name and knowledge of the worth of banjo took the highest precaution to keep his prized possession safe. He put the banjo in the corner of his mother’s basement

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and took everything from his house and his mother’s and stacked it all around the instrument. “You could have never found it,” Roger recounted.

Some time and elbow grease later, the banjo was retrieved. The next day, the man insisted he take Roger out for breakfast before going to the bank to complete the transaction. At the bank, the substantial transaction put the tellers in such a tizzy that they accidentally transferred the money to the wrong account.

The blunder was sorted out and Roger walked away with another valuable piece for his collection and a funny story. The man walked away, able to buy that little farm for his family.

So, what exactly does Roger look for in a banjo?

Originality. He prefers banjos that have not been interfered with. He walked up his stairs to retrieve one to show just what he meant. He returned carrying a banjo that had been taken apart. “What people would do is take and buy these banjos that have the raised head tone rings in them and they would cut the rim down about a little more than fiveeighths of an inch or so and put an aftermarket tone ring in them, trying to get them to sound like the ones that these that has these flathead tone ring.”

“That kills the authenticity of it,” he added.

Interestingly enough, the banjo purist doesn’t read music. He taught himself to play by ear, actually.

When learning, he would turn his turntable down to slow the speed. He’d tune the banjo to mirror the record and put the song together.

Making his stage debut, Roger played with the Chambers family band. He used to frequent the Central Sound Studio in downtown Auburndale where Carl and Gerald Chambers were part of the house band. Host to musicians like the Chamber Brothers, Gram Parsons, the Bellamy Brothers, and George Jones, the studio and it’s revolving door of music icons of the day was sort of like the bluegrass village that raised Roger. In his mid-teens, stage fright used to and still does, get the best of him. He remembered, “I was always nervous about playing in front of people so I’d get behind the speaker cabinet and play. They put a microphone behind there to play.”

“For some reason, when you hear a banjo, you never forget it,” said Roger. This sentiment is echoed by many others in the banjo and bluegrass community – a community that Roger is very connected to.

Every year, during the second week of January, banjo lovers, players, collectors, and aficionados come from all over to Knoxville, TN in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. By invitation only, the group rents out the bottom floor of the Crown Plaza Hotel for good times and good music.

A different bluegrass and banjo event is the International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) in Raleigh, NC. This event is host to the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.

Comedian Steve Martin is well known for his love of the instrument and the genre, and in the niche banjo collector community, it only makes sense that Roger would have a story about him. Mark Johnson, a 2012 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize and close friend to

Roger Barfield, taught Martin his unique Clawgrass Banjo style over a period of years in Martin’s home in NYC, according to Roger.

The first time Mark went to work with Martin, he was picked up at the airport and taken to his apartment. A tall and rather southern in essence and dress type of guy, with banjo, Martin’s security wouldn’t let him in at first. Once it was sorted out, Mark took the elevator up to find that the whole floor belonged to Steve Martin.

Mark relates a further story to Roger about another meeting at Martin’s NYC home. Steve had asked Mark to change the strings out on a 1936 Gibson RB-18 banjo that belonged to the late, great John Hartford. As Steve and Mark were looking over that famous banjo, Steve asked Mark to change out the strings on the banjo. Every 5-string banjo has a “Pip” or string guide that guides the string to the tuner peg. At first, Mark declined Steve’s request to change the strings as they were probably placed there by the late John Hartford, but Steve urged him to get it done. According to Roger, “ Mark started replacing the strings when all of a sudden, he realized that the tiny string pip had gone missing.

Mark said they never did find that banjo part and he was just crushed, but Steve reassured him that he would have it fixed in no time.

Now, years removed from throwing bluegrass festivals and acting as the shy young member of the Chambers family band, Roger appraises and puts instruments together for people. He and his friend, Randy Wood, who owns a theater in Savannah, GA and built Elvis Presley’s famous ‘Elvis’ pearl inlay guitar, are working to build their own brand of lightweight banjos.

To the unfortunate detriment of banjo picking ability, Roger was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “That held me back from playing for about three years,” he said. “About a month ago, I had a real bad spell. I went over to the clinic and they readjusted me and for the last three weeks, I can play,” He smiled.

Over the last few weeks, he’s taught himself how to play again. He even has a music studio upstairs where he records music with friend and musician, David Smith. Accompanying his wealth of banjos, Roger has guitars, like the 1960 steel guitar that he pointed out, and an 88-key piano.

As he sat in his recliner reminiscing, telling stories Roger said, “I’ve been blessed. And it’s been …” his wife finished his thought, “a lot of fun.” And he agreed.

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AUGUST CALENDAR 2018 1-5 Downtown Update Meeting When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Federal Bar Lakeland, 124 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland. http://downtownlkld.com/ Come learn about the latest happenings in Downtown! We will discuss current events, showcase our location of the month, and serve a yummy breakfast to prepare you for your day in beautiful Lakeland! Each month our location changes! The idea of a Pedi Cab service in Downtown Lakeland will be presented.

Dog Friendly Summer When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. https://boktowergardens.org/ Celebrate with your favorite 4-legged friend as Bok Tower becomes dog friendly for the summer.

Dogs must be leashed. $5 admission per dog or free with family membership. Through August 31.

863-676-1408 Little Slices of Heaven on US 27 When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. http://www.cityoflakewales.com/439/DepotMuseum “Little Slices of Heaven on U.S. 27” is a traveling exhibit focused on the unique tourist attractions which developed following the construction of U.S. 27; an almost 500 mile highway running down the middle of the state from approximately Tallahassee to Miami. ”Little Slices of Heaven on U.S. 27” features destinations and attractions which existed from 1934 — 1970. It is a visual road-trip through bygone Florida via photos, videos, memorabilia, artifacts, and fine art on loan by Florida artists as well as art and historical institutions. Free to the public. (863) 676-1759 Job News Lakeland JOB FAIR When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. https://www.jobnewsusa.com/ events/5a1c8abdfca79609261e3543/Job-NewsLakeland-Job-Fair-August-1st Some employers will offer on the spot interviews and job offers, this is a unique opportunity to get guaranteed facetime and make personal connections. Pre-register now to attend. You will receive a reminder email two days prior to the event.

Register at bit.ly/LakelandJobFairAug1 Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring resumes or work history with them to the event. Free parking and admission!

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Beth Ford: A Selective Retrospective When: Aug. 01 - Sept. 03 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Showcases the work of Florida Southern College Professor emeritus and award-winning artist Beth Ford. (863) 688-7743

Estate August 1 through 31.The trail features thousands of plants and highlights over 20 different caladium varieties. Visitors will be provided festival map to follow the trail and learn more about caladium care.The festival also includes a series of plant education events that are included in general admission and free for members. Caladium plants and bulbs will be available for purchase at The Shop at Bok.

The Recyclers: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso When: Aug. 01 - Sept. 16 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org This intimate two-work installation of Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso’s The Recyclers featuring the finished painting and its study hung side-by-side.

Provides an instructive opportunity for viewers to engage in the process of close looking, gaining better understanding of the artist’s process and the methodology underlying her imaginative contemporary spin on Old-Master-style painting.

Sm(ART) Business Symposium When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 3-5 p.m.

Where: Harrison School for the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland. http://polkarts.org The Polk Arts Alliance presents this year’s symposium, “Connecting the Dots: Infusing Arts into Education to Drive Outcomes.” Guest speaker Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research & Development for Americans for the Arts; Beth Cummings, Director of Fine Arts for Polk County Schools; Roundtable discussions with Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz, V-P Citizens Bank & Trust, Bonnie Parker, and Joe Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County; and Amy Wiggins, Executive Director of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra discussing Polk County Cultural Arts Organizations Impact Education.

VSA Arts When: Aug. 01 - Sept. 01 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition highlights work from Very Special Arts of Polk County, a program for gifted students and students with emotional, physical or cognitive challenges who are enrolled in Polk County Schools.

The artworks selected for the exhibition represent a wide variety of media and techniques.

Bartow Idol Tryouts When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Hacienda Mexico, 195 E Main St., Bartow.

For complete rules, visit the SLS Entertainment Facebook page. Selection questions and inquiries about the overall contest should be directed to event promoter SLS Entertainment. Please text or call 863-370-2709, use messenger from the SLS Facebook page, or email Loriserdynski@gmail.com.

Lorrie Goulet: Seventy Years Carving When: Aug. 01 - Sept. 30 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org A celebration of Goulet’s career as a painter, sculptor and poet. The sculptures in this exhibit come directly from the 92-year old artist’s New York City studio. (863) 688-7743

Wednesday Night Urban Ride When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland. http://Highlights info row image www. swanbrewing.com Fun ride through downtown Lakeland. No planned loop; just a hour to an hour and half fun ride.

We will ride around the lakes, urban areas, and sidewalks. You can bring any bike you like to ride.

You must have lights, and a helmet on.

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The Von Wagner Code When: Aug. 01 - Sept. 16 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org A unique Polk Museum of Art curated exhibition inspired by the rediscovery of a damaged, long-lost painting on the Florida Southern College campus and the exciting search for answers about its origins. (863) 688-7743

Writers @ LPL When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

First Steps for New Writers (6 — 7pm)Topic: Writing First, Publication Later. Is your dream to see your name on the cover of a book, in a magazine/ newspaper, or on a blog? Discover the steps required before you get your work into print.

(7 — 8:50pm)Topic: More Ways to Get Your Writing Done. Questions?

Brenda Patterson Phone: 863.834.4276 Email: brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net

Double Vision: Photocentric Paintings by Richard Heipp When: Aug. 01 - Aug. 25 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org A retrospective exhibition of artist and University of Florida Prof. Richard Heipp’s air-brushed simulations of photographs and scanned objects.

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Lighthouse Ministries Red White & Blue Candidate Tour and Prayer Event When: Aug. 02, 2018 | 8-10 a.m.

Where: Lighthouse Ministries The Jay & Eloise Troxel Family Life Center for Women & Children 215 E Magnolia St, Lakeland. http://www.lighthousemin.org Local Pastors will be in attendance for: Dedicated prayer for Candidates, Asking God’s blessing on our community and our nation, Offering information to serve our poor and at risk population. Brunch will be served. RSVP to communications@ lighthousemin.org 863-687-4076

How to use Caladiums Successfully in the Landscape When: Aug. 01, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Join 3rd generation Caladium farmer Terri Bates for an informative talk about the history of the industry as well as tips on growing happy and healthy Caladiums in your garden. Explore the heart of Bok Tower Gardens with a special caladium trail that meanders from the Visitor Center to Pinewood 42

Landscaping Tips for Managing Storm Water Runoff When: Aug. 02, 2018 | 10 a.m.

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

Register at: http://polkextension.eventbrite.com Whistle Stop Winter Haven When: Aug. 02, 2018 | 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.winterhavenchamber.com WhistleStop Winter Haven is a political hob nob and BBQ designed to acquaint the community with those running for elected office. This event is open to the public.Enjoy live music from Polkweed Muzique!Tickets are $25 and include a BBQ dinner.

Foster Care Info Night When: Aug. 02, 2018 | 6 p.m.

Where: Heartland for Children, 1239 E Main St, Bartow.

Foster Care Info Nights are for anyone interested in becoming a Foster Caregiver or anyone curious about the process and what it takes.You’re walked through the whole process, made aware of our most immediate needs, and given a chance to ask questions.You’re under no pressure or obligation to commit by showing up. Just come, ask, and listen.

Call 863-519-8900 x289 to sign up today!http:// www.heartlandforchildren.org Coloring Carnival Fridays When: Aug. 03, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Coloring (for Adults) + Library = Relaxation. Start the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.

Art Studio When: Aug. 03, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Art Studio is a weekly, drop-in style art workshop that features a new project each week. Explore that week’s project or create on your own. There’s no wrong way to create in Art Studio.Art Studio is included with general admission and membership.

Summer Celebration When: Aug. 03, 2018 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Enjoy sunset in the Gardens with live music from AcousticDose at the Blue Palmetto Cafe, dinner specials and family friendly games!Music lasts from 6pm — 8pm. Free for Members and included in general admission. (863) 676-1408 36th Annual Pig Roast & Political Rally When: Aug. 03, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City. http://www.hainescitychamber.com Mix and mingle with Incumbents and Candidates campaigning for local, county, state and federal offices at this highly anticipated event. The evening will feature a fabulous catered dinner, numerous door prizes, a straw poll, the live band Steel Horse and much more! Call the Chamber for more information - 863-422-3751.

August 3rd First Friday: Back to School When: Aug. 03, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland, 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. http://downtownlkld.com/2018/07/205196/ First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. The event features a Classy Car Show on Tennessee Ave and a Makers Market on North Kentucky Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!The Makers Market features local artists, crafters, and other talented folks who make their own goods for sale. Come ready to shop and support local retailers, restaurants and artisans.

48th Annual Pierrot Awards When: Aug. 03, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. http://www.theatrewinterhaven.com/ Theatre Winter Haven’s 48th Annual Pierrot Awards & Party on August 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm! Preshow reception will begin at 6:00 pm.

(863) 294-7469 Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place. Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

The Gathering Goose Presents 1st Saturday Vintage Market & Craft Show When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Come and check out a wide variety of vendors, from one end of the Park to the other. Crafts, jewelry, painting, shabby, soaps, vintage, shabby, collectibles, food, music and so much more.

(863) 825-5158 Summer Fun Days When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 9 a.m.

Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales.

Summer Fun Days will feature a different theme each Saturday with object discovery, hands-on history tours, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, special guest presentations, dress up activities, and more. Families and people of all ages are welcome to participate in mostly indoor activities away from

the heat and rain. AUGUST 4 - ART HISTORY - Florida Highwaymen display, stories, and art projects AUGUST 11 - FLOWER POWER - Disco party, tie dye, peace signs and musical instruments.

Admission is free. Parking is free and the first floor is accessible for persons with disabilities, wheelchairs and strollers. For more information; 863-676-1759 or visit www.cityoflakewales.com/439/DepotMuseum.

students with free tuition, transportation, meals, toiletries, haircuts, childcare and much more.

You must pre-register at www.summerpalooza. org in order to receive groceries, hot meal or attend celebrity panel. Hope & Perseverance Celebrity Panel Discussion Doors open at Noon.

Location:This kick-off event will take place at:New Bethel AME Church (down the street from Simpson Park)2122 Martin L. King Jr. Ave Lakeland. Children must be 12 & Up to attend the celebrity panel discussion.You MUST pre-register for this free celebrity panel discussion. Seating is limited and strictly on a first come first serve basis. You MUST pre-register in order to receive a hot meal, hygiene products, haircuts and much more.SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED AND STRICTLY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

Access Art: Special Needs When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited. The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. The group meets for the talk and tour at 11:00 am on the 1st Saturday of every month unless it falls on a holiday weekend. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit.Registration preferred but not required.For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark at 863-224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.

Young Musicians Show When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 6 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down, 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.gpderrydown.com Doors 6 PM Show 7 PMCome see the amazing young talent we have in Polk County! Join us for our popular Young Musicians Series. Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Hannah Corlew, Aurora Walker, August Mallos, Joesph Oharek, Gwyneth Taylor, Ronald Spoto and The Three Strings.

We very much appreciate Nat and Jane West for coordinating this event. Adults $10. and Students $5.

Open House & Tack Sale When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Hope Equine Rescue Inc., 1200 Dixie Dr, Auburndale. http://hopeequinerescue.com/ Come check out our new facility, look at the adoptable horses, meet our famous mascot Winston and get a great deal on tack!

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6-12 World’s Largest Golf Outing When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: The Club at Eaglebrooke 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd., Lakeland.

Play in the World’s Largest Golf Outing at The Club at Eaglebrooke! Help us raise money for Fisher House Foundation and enjoy a Monday of golf and fun. Registration: 7:00 AM, Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM. Price: $59 Per Person Includes: $10 per player donation, 18 holes, cart, lunch, range and prizes.

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Summer Palooza When: Aug. 04, 2018 | 1-5 p.m.

Where: Simpson Park, 1725 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland. https://www.summerpalooza.org/ Come out to this family-friendly FREE back-toschool event brought to you by New Beginnings High School.This year we are thrilled to bring you a bonus event to kick-off Summer Palooza. Our Hope & Perseverance celebrity panel discussion will include Grammy-award winning R&B singer Fantasia, President of Rock Soul, Inc. Kendall Taylor, NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets, Dwayne Bacon and Founder of A Fighting Chance (and Dwayne’s mom), Kennie Crawford. We’ll also be giving away groceries (1 per household), hot meals, haircuts, personal care products for 1,000 families (while supplies lasts) and much more. All proceeds will go to assisting us in providing our

Mellow Mondays When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Drop in the Library to mellow out and color! Adult coloring pages and supplies will be provided so you can drop in and relax. Hope to see you there!

Book Buddies When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Jump into a book with this fun weekly program!

Each class features a book and a corresponding activity to extend the learning from the story. Book Buddies is included in general admission!

863-687–3869 Bullying: 13 Reasons to Initiate a Conversation When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 2:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Has your child experienced bullying? Are you worried because your child is entering middle school or high school? Do you have the tools to deal with bullying? Do you want the tools to have the sometimes difficult conversation about bullying?We invite parents and caretakers of middle and high school youth to join us for a FREE workshop that will provide you with skills to help your child confidently and safely manage bullying. For questions or to register via phone contact:Cristina March and Primary Prevention DV Advocatenmperaza@peacerivercenter.org 863-413-2708 ext. 6219 Register online: http://bit. ly/13reasons-bullying-workshop LKLD Makers Event When: Aug. 6, 2018 | 7-8 p.m.

Where: ART/ifact, 820 N. Massachusetts Ave., #2, Lakeland LKLD Creative Makers is a collective of amazing people that come together on the first Monday of every month to collab, celebrate, and network.

Created in hopes of giving the artistic community of Lakeland a place to fellowship and connect. Feel free to invite any and all that share in this creative passion. We welcome those that create visual art as their job, hobby, and/or out of sheer enjoyment.

Speaker: Mary Mass.

Open Mic Night When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. https://www.gpderrydown.com/ 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. This show will kick off our new format of Open Mic Night the first Monday night each month.6:00 to 9:00pm.

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Polk County School Board Candidate Forum When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Arts Center-Updike Hall, 1099 State Road 60 E., Lake Wales. http://connectingcommunityresources.net/2018pcsb-candidate-forum Featuring 2018 candidates running for the office of polk county school board reserve a seat online.

Creative Crafts!

When: Aug. 07, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland.

Make and take a craft every first Tuesday of the month at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library!

Come create and have fun!!!Ages 5-14. No registration required. (863) 834-4288

Knit One, Crochet Too! When: Aug. 06, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening in the Main Library Training Room. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome! Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar 863.834.4288 or lisa.kolesar@ lakelandgov.net

Classic Caladiums with Robin Heath When: Aug. 08, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Looking for ideas on how to add color to your garden during the long, hot summer months? Robin with Classic Caladiums of Avon Park, Fl will share information about vigorous and beautiful varieties to make. Explore the heart of Bok Tower Gardens with a special caladium trail that meanders from the Visitor Center to Pinewood Estate August 1 through 31.The trail features thousands of plants and highlights over 20 different caladium varieties.

Visitors will be provided festival map to follow the trail and learn more about caladium care.The festival also includes a series of plant education events that are included in general admission and free for members. Caladium plants and bulbs will be available for purchase at The Shop at Bok. (863) 676-1408

Chief Chat with Joe Hall When: Aug. 07, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.

Where: Broadway Diner, 1380 N Broadway, Bartow.

Chief Chat with Bartow Police Chief Joe Hall, monthly event, open to the public. 7:30 a.m. Join us for breakfast or a cup of coffee at Broadway Diner, 1380 N. Broadway. There’s no agenda, just personal conversation.

Business Works When: Aug. 07, 2018 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven.

Main Street Winter Haven invites you to Business Works, a workshop aimed to help you brush up on creative business trends. Throughout the day, knowledgeable speakers will discuss topics such as digital first impressions, capturing consumer data, and strategic marketing of your space. Tickets are free for Main Street Winter Haven members, and nonmembers can purchase a ticket for $40.

Your ticket includes a deep dive working lunch with the speakers (with boxed lunch), and take-home reference materials from each presentation.

MSWH members can RSVP, and nonmembers can purchase their ticket at the website below.https:// www.mainstreetwh.com/event/business-works/

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Curious Kids When: Aug. 07, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ The natural curiosity of childhood is fun to explore.

Curious Kids is a weekly program dedicated to exploring curious questions. Let our educators guide you through these curiosities. What tools can we use to find an answer? Science? Art? Math? Let’s see!Curious Kids is included with daily admission and membership.

Mobile Office Hours: The Office Of Senator Marco Rubio When: Aug. 07, 2018 | 12-4 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce 340 W Central Ave, Lake Wales.

Meet your local staff and learn about the services Senator Rubio’s Office can offer his constituents.

For more information, call the Gulf Coast Regional Office at(813) 853 -1099 or email jonathan_torres@rubio.senate.gov

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MSWH Annual Meeting When: Aug. 08, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Tennis Complex, 209 Ave. F NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mainstreetwh.com Main Street Winter Haven will host our 23rd Annual Meeting August 8th. Our Board of Directors would like to invite you to join us for a reception followed by a guest speaker and the installation of our 2018-2019 officers. We will be announcing our guest speaker very soon, until then seating is limited. If you are a current member of Main Street Winter Haven, please RSVP. If you are not a member, tickets are $25 to attend and can be purchased online at www.mainstreetwh.com.In the case of rain, our alternative location will be Gram Parsons Derry Down located at 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven FL 33881. For questions please call 863.224.1135 Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Aug. 08, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Womens Resource Center, 165 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride. The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. Get more details about volunteering https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Bartow Idol Tryouts When: Aug. 08, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Hacienda Mexico, 195 E Main St., Bartow.

For complete rules, visit the SLS Entertainment Facebook page. Selection questions and inquiries about the overall contest should be directed to event promoter SLS Entertainment. Please text or call 863-370-2709, use messenger from the SLS Facebook page, or email Loriserdynski@gmail.com.

I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference When: Aug. 09, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Florida Polytechnic University, 4700 Research Way, Lakeland. http://www.srdcommercial.com/i-4-commercialcorridor-registration/ Presented by Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler (CBCSRD). The conference will address the latest commercial real estate and economic news and trends associated with the I-4 corridor, including insights and analysis from top market experts. At the iconic Florida Polytechnic University, this annual event provides a unique learning and networking opportunity.

Heather Celoria, Marketing Manager 863.272.7151 $40 Saint Leo University’s Lunch and Learn When: Aug. 09, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce 35 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Members of Saint Leo’s Lakeland team will discuss the university, what it means to the community, and the exciting classes that are offered. In addition, Saint Leo University will provide lunch and drinks to those attending. RSVP, or if you need special accommodations, email at lakeland@saintleo.edu or call 863.337.4900. More info at saintleo.edu/lakeland.

Vegetable Gardening for Advanced Gardeners When: Aug. 09, 2018 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow.

Bartow Public Library2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow, FL 33830Register at: http://polkextension.eventbrite.com

Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally When: Aug. 09, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland.

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for this food truck rally, which features about 20 food trucks. If the lines are too long, no worries!

Our restaurants and bars are open for your dining pleasure.

Art Studio When: Aug. 10, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Art Studio is a weekly, drop-in style art workshop that features a new project each week. Explore that week’s project or create on your own. There’s no wrong way to create in Art Studio.Art Studio is included with general admission and membership.

Hearing Loss Chapter Meeting When: Aug. 09, 2018 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. http://www.hla-lakeland.org Monthly chapter meeting of the Hearing Loss Association - Lakeland Chapter. We will often have presentations by hearing loss professionals, potlucks, holiday dinners, general chat, games, etc.

The purpose of these meetings is to bring together folks who have hearing loss and want to learn more about how to better manage their hearing loss. We talk about our advocacy programs and services.

Meeting are looped and captioned.Meeting days are the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmMore information on our website: www.hla-lakeland.org

Point of View Gallery Talk When: Aug. 10, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org 863-688-7743 RSVP online David Brimer “Florida Nights” Album Release When: Aug. 10, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com Brimer and his band will be performing an entirely original set, including songs from the new record.

Come out and enjoy a night of great music and maybe pick up a copy of the record while you’re at it! Featuring performances by Patty Kenoly & Anisette Mayer, as well as other surprise guests!

Doors at 7:30pm Show starts at 8pm

Coloring Carnival Fridays When: Aug. 10, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.

Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 7 a.m.

Where: Lake Hollingsworth, East of South Florida Ave. & West of Bartow Rd., Lakeland. http://lakelandrunnersclub.org #CanYouBeatTheHeat The Summer Watermelon 5k is run on a certified course (FL15070EBM). All races are chip timed. Registration and race start

near Lakeland Yacht Club Parking Lot. 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803. Race Start - 7:00 am Stroller Start - 7:05 am Main Street Bartow’s Antiques & Collectibles Market When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow.

Booth spaces reduced to $15 during summer months at Main Street Bartow’s Antiques & Collectibles Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. along the 300 block of East Main Street. Offers a variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and midcentury items. Held every second Saturday. Spaces can be reserved in advance by calling Irene at 863646-0644, calling Main Street Bartow at 863519-0508, or emailing info@mainstreetbartowfl. com. First-time vendors will get a free booth space. Walk-up vendors welcome. To be a vendor: http://mainstreetbartowfl.com/wp-content/ uploads/2014/11/Antique-Fair-App-Contract.pdf.

Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place.

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Lake Wales Farmers Market When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Fresh produce, eggs, honey and more. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. 863-662-9872 Summer Fun Days When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 9 a.m.

Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales.

Summer Fun Days will feature a different theme each Saturday with object discovery, hands-on history tours, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, special guest presentations, dress up activities, and more.Families and people of all ages are welcome to participate in mostly indoor activities away from the heat and rain. AUGUST 11 - FLOWER POWER - Disco party, tie dye, peace signs and musical instruments. Admission is free. Parking is free and the first floor is accessible for persons with disabilities, wheelchairs and strollers. For more information contact 863-676-1759 or visit www. cityoflakewales.com/439/Depot-Museum.

Henscratch Farms Grape Stomp When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Henscratch Farms Winery & Vineyard, 980 Henscratch Rd., Lake Placid. http://www.henscratchfarms.com Henscratch Farms is home to award-winning wines, U-Pick muscadine and scuppernong grapes, strawberries, & blueberries (seasonal), 200 freerange chickens and a country store. Every August, Henscratch celebrates with a Grape Stomp. Come unleash your inner Lucille Ball complete with a Lucy Look-A-Like Contest, all you can eat grapes, live music, make your own wine label, ice cream and more. (863) 699-2060

3rd Annual Unity in the Community Back 2 School Bash When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City.

This free community event is a great opportunity for parents and their children to come out to get some needed school supplies as well as get some good laughs. We will have vendors on hand to provide free hair cuts, face painting, and other good resources. Last year, over 700 people attended the event and this year we have take this event to the next level. You don’t want to miss this once a year event for the residents of Haines City and Northeast Polk County district.

your reading skills! Our furry friends from Paws for Friendship Inc. aresafe, friendly, and nonjudgmental reading buddies.Questions? Contact our Youth Department 863.834.4268 Saturday Afternoon Family Movies: Lady and the Tramp When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 2-4 p.m.

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

Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. 863-291-5600

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office, 1231 E. Orange St, Lakeland. https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride. The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. Get more details about volunteering https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/

Mellow Mondays When: Aug. 13, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Drop in the Library to mellow out and color! Adult coloring pages and supplies will be provided so you can drop in and relax. Hope to see you there!

Book Buddies When: Aug. 13, 2018 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Jump into a book with this fun weekly program!

Each class features a book and a corresponding activity to extend the learning from the story. Book Buddies is included in general admission!

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Paws to Read When: Aug. 11, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

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Knit One, Crochet Too! When: Aug. 13, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening.Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome!

Curious Kids When: Aug. 14, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ The natural curiosity of childhood is fun to explore.

Curious Kids is a weekly program dedicated to exploring curious questions. Let our educators guide you through these curiosities. What tools can we use to find an answer? Science? Art? Math? Let’s see!Curious Kids is included with daily admission and membership.

Lunch & Learn: Fall Vegetable Gardening When: Aug. 14, 2018 | 12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Electric, 501 E Lemon St., Lakeland.

Are you interested in learning how to grow fall vegetables as well as how to harvest, preserve and prepare foods with them? Join us for tips and information for success!Registration is required and limited. Register at eventbrite. com/e/lunch-and-learn-fall-vegetable-gardeningtickets-40741037540.This is a free lunch and learn workshop and lunch is provided. Workshop is presented by the City of Lakeland Water Utilities and the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. Go to polkextension.com for more information.if you have any questions, please contact us at j.schelb@ufl.edu.

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Lakeland Chamber Political Hob Nob When: Aug. 14, 2018 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Where: Rocking H Ranch, 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. http://business.lakelandchamber.com The biggest event of the political season — the Political Hob Nob — held every two years during elections, provides an occasion to meet and greet local, state and federal candidates and learn their views on the year’s hot topics. The Lakeland Chamber hopes to increase awareness of and participation in the elections process, including opportunities to hear from candidates and speak with them at their respective booths, vote in the straw poll administered by the Polk County Supervisor of Elections (with results announced that evening at the close of the event), and, of course, enjoy food, beverages, and good company!

This event is a favorite of candidates looking to connect directly with constituents. Audience Attending: Elected Officials, Candidates for Public Office and Representatives for Policy Issues, Board of Directors, Community Leaders. $25 Advance Purchase$30 Purchase at the Door Open Mic at Swan Brewing When: Aug. 14, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland.

Sing us a song, play us a tune, read us some poetry, it’s open mic night! (863) 703-0472 Foxy Craft Night When: Aug. 14, 2018 | 7-8:45 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. https://lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/3611797 Each month has a different craft and all you need to do is register!All supplies are provided and this event is free for Adults ages 18+. susan.crawford@ lakelandgov.net Caladium Walk When: Aug. 15, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Meet at the Visitor Center and join master grower John Arnett on a tour of our caladium trail and learn more about growing these beautiful plants in your backyard! Explore the heart of Bok Tower Gardens with a special caladium trail that meanders from the Visitor Center to Pinewood Estate August 1 through 31.The trail features thousands of plants and highlights over 20 different caladium varieties.

Visitors will be provided festival map to follow the trail and learn more about caladium care.The festival also includes a series of plant education events that are included in general admission and free for members. Caladium plants and bulbs will

be available for purchase at The Shop at Bok. (863) 676-1408

Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride.The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. Get more details about volunteering https://bbbstampabay.org/ be-a-big/

Cycling Injuries & Prevention Seminar When: Aug. 15, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Calling cyclist of all ages & levels!Join us at The Bike Shop for a cycling injuries & prevention seminar by Dr. Michelle Henne from Releve Sports Medicine!

This seminar is open to the public, we encourage you to come whether your new to cycling or a veteran you might learn something new!

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Classic Albums Live Presents: The Beatles White Album When: Aug. 16, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://rpfundingcenter.com The White Album, is the ninth studio album by English rock group the Beatles, released on 22 November 1968. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and recreates them live, on stage - note for note, cut for cut. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has become the ultimate destination for music lovers wanting to hear the greatest albums performed live without all the gimmickry and cheesy impersonations. Relying only on the music, using what Martin refers to as ‘the world’s best musicians,’ Classic Albums Live has defined itself as a mainstay in Performing Arts Centers across North America.

Bartow Idol Tryouts When: Aug. 15, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Hacienda Mexico, 195 E Main St., Bartow.

For complete rules, visit the SLS Entertainment Facebook page. Selection questions and inquiries about the overall contest should be directed to event promoter SLS Entertainment. Please text or call 863-370-2709, use messenger from the SLS Facebook page, or email Loriserdynski@gmail.com.

Red Tent Wellness Wednesdays When: Aug. 15, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Catapult Lakeland, 331 S Florida Ave, Lakeland.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a wellness meet up, *free and open to all. Aug 15 — Open mic / Poetry read: Claudia Bloom Sep 19 — Art workshop: Chelsea Young Oct 17 — Writing workshop: Cathleen Nelson Nov 21 — Yoga: Taira Foster Dec 19 — Christmas Party sing-a-long: Patty Kenoly*Donations to Red Tent and/or tips to the featured guest/s will be accepted.

Coloring Carnival Fridays When: Aug. 17, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.

Polk Politics Candidates Rally When: Aug. 16, 2018 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow.

This year, the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce is also offering those attending a free hot dog! Local candidates from all over the county will be on hand to speak, answer questions and meet the public. The Rally will afford voters an opportunity to participate in a straw vote with the results announced at the conclusion of the evening.

For more information about the Political Rally or Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce’s busy year, please call Virginia Condello at (863) 533-7125 or email her at virginia@bartowchamber.com.

Art Studio When: Aug. 17, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Art Studio is a weekly, drop-in style art workshop that features a new project each week. Explore that week’s project or create on your own. There’s no wrong way to create in Art Studio.Art Studio is included with general admission and membership.

Big Brother & Big Sister Orientation & Training When: Aug. 16, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Family Fundamentals 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 2nd Floor, Lakeland.

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Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh When: Aug. 17, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org

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Join our Creative Yoga class every third Friday for a truly inspirational experience. Dedicated yoga practitioner Michelle Pugh will guide you through an hour long hatha-based class that will end with a meditation focused on our current exhibition.

Our classes are a community format so that all ages, sizes, and levels of experience will feel comfortable. Practice will vary to increase diversity in your practice. Modifications are always offered.

Please arrive early as space is limited and bring your own mat and blanket if possible.Cost: $10 Nonmembers / $5 Members If you have any questions, please call Membership Manager, Diana Smith, at 863.688.7743 x 249.

Kiwanis Cares for Kids Benefiting The Peace River Center When: Aug. 17, 2018 | 6 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Theater, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland.

Join us for an ‘Island Themed Party’ with Food, Drinks and Games. Silent and Live Auction. Raffle for ‘Big’ Prizes.Our goal is to raise $25,000 for the Peace River Center Child/Adolescent Unit at the Lakeland Crisis Campus. Your support will have a crucial impact in the lives of children experiencing a mental health emergency. Get your tickets and sponsorship packages at https://secure.qgiv.com/ for/lkcf/event/785220/ Bartow Idol Karaoke Contest When: Aug. 17, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow.

Watch the 10 finalists perform & win big prizes.

Judging will be based on overall entertainment value and can be influenced by vocal talent, stage presence, attire/appearance, and crowd interaction.Prizes will be $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Contestants must be at least 18 and be able to provide proof of age.

For complete rules, visit the SLS Entertainment Facebook page. Selection questions and inquiries about the overall contest should be directed to event promoter SLS Entertainment. Please text or call 863-370-2709, use messenger from the SLS Facebook page, or email Loriserdynski@gmail.com.

Bartow Friday Fest When: Aug. 17, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow.

Classic and special vehicles will be on display in the monthly Cruise-In Car Show. Friday Fest is held on the third Friday of every month except December, from 6-9 p.m., and is hosted by Main Street Bartow, Inc., Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Bartow. Kelley Buick GMC presents our monthly Car Cruise-In. For more information, call 863-519-0508.

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Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow.

Uptown Yard Sale and Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., along the 300 block of East Main Street. Vendor fee: $10. Walk-ups welcome.Set-up begins at 7 a.m.

Great opportunity for individuals, youth groups, or other fundraisers. We do the marketing; you just set up. Held the third Saturday of each month. For further information call Irene at 863-646-0644 or the Main Street Bartow office at 863-519-0508.

Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place.

Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

“Fine Art at the Magnolia” Fine Art Show When: Aug. 18 & 19 Where: Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St., Lakeland.

Fine Art at the Magnolia is a new rising Invitational Fine Art Show held annually in August in Lakeland, Florida. Showcasing 17 accomplished Artists from across the state in a stunningly beautiful 2-day Fine Art Show held inside the lovely Historic Magnolia Building in downtown Lakeland, Florida’s garden & theater district.

Butterfly Garden Work Day When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Colt Creek State Park, 16000 Sr-471, Lakeland.

Spiff up Colt Creek’s butterfly garden! Weed, water plants, collect and spread pine straw, place rocks around border. Want to volunteer another time and date? That’s good too! Contact Rachel Kay, 863815-6761, for more information Architectural Tour When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 11 a.m.

Where: Polk County History Center, 100 E Main St, Bartow.

Join us for a family friendly architectural tour of the History Center and learn more about Neo-Classical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. The architectural tour is on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. (863) 534-6000

Docent-Led Tours When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org .Free for everyone.Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of our passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as we bring people and art together.Registration is not necessary but appreciated. Space is limited.

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Where: 801 E Main St., 801 E Main St., Lakeland.

Come for the yoga, stay for the beignets!$15 gets you an hour of yoga and an order of amazingly delicious beignets afterwards!Bring your mat (if you have one) and work up a hunger! (863) 937-6915

Taco ‘Bout Hunger Charity Baseball Event When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 4:30-9 p.m.

Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. https://cflcc.org/polk-county/ The Lakeland Flying Tigers presents Taco ‘Bout Hunger, a Taco Tasting and Competition benefitting Catholic Charities Polk County Ministries. The event will feature taco samplings from local restaurants, a mariachi band and drink specials! Call or email 1-407-284-7112 or BAtwell@ cflcc.org for more information. Sponsorship opportunities available.

20-26 Mellow Mondays When: Aug. 20, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Drop in the Library to mellow out and color! Adult coloring pages and supplies will be provided so you can drop in and relax. Hope to see you there!

Cypress Gardens Ski Show When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: MLK Jr. Park, Free Ski Show MLK Jr Park 100 Lake Silver Dr Winter Haven Concessions available. Bring blanket or chair for seating. www.cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com

Book Buddies When: Aug. 20, 2018 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Jump into a book with this fun weekly program!

Each class features a book and a corresponding activity to extend the learning from the story. Book Buddies is included in general admission!

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Slow Roll & Ski Show When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Bike Shop, 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. http://www.facebook.com/slowrollskishow/ Slow Roll will meet at the Bike Shop in Downtown Winter Haven the 3rd Saturday of every month at 5:30 pm. We will “Slow Roll” through the city of Winter Haven taking a path highlighting cities murals, parks, and new developments. We will then stop mid-roll at Lake Silver to take in the ski show.

After the show we will Slow Roll back through town and end at Grove Roots Brewery (located across the street from the Bike Shop).Find more info on Facebook at www.facebook.com/slowrollskishow/

Polk County Quick Start Business Series When: Aug. 20, 2018 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: My Office & More, 122 E Main St., Lakeland.

The Florida SBDC at University of South Florida will host the Polk Quick Start Business Series, beginning August 20, at My Office & More, 122 E Main Street, Lakeland, FL.The Series, specifically designed for Polk County entrepreneurs, takes business owners through determining feasibility and legal structures, developing financial projections, building a winning business plan and attracting the right customers, over the course of two weeks. This Series is offered at no cost and is sponsored by Fifth Third Foundation.Registration is required online at http://bit.ly/polkquickstart.

Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder Celtic Band When: Aug. 18, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder is a Celtic Band with many ‘Musical Ingredients,’ cooking up some Hot Jigs & Reels, Poignant Celtic Ballads and Rousing

Knit One, Crochet Too! When: Aug. 20, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening.Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome!

United Way of Central Florida Campaign Kickoff When: Aug. 21, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.

Where: Legoland Florida, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven.

The 2018 Campaign Kickoff will once again be held in the Wells Fargo 4D Theater at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven on August 21st.Mary Sellers, U.S. President, United Way Worldwide is our special guest speaker.There is no cost to attend and all adult guests in attendance will receive two complimentary tickets to LEGOLAND Florida Resort to visit at a later date!

For more information, visit uwcf.org/kickoff.

Curious Kids When: Aug. 21, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ The natural curiosity of childhood is fun to explore.

Curious Kids is a weekly program dedicated to exploring curious questions. Let our educators guide you through these curiosities. What tools can we use to find an answer? Science? Art? Math? Let’s see!Curious Kids is included with daily admission and membership.

Lunch & Learn: Key Moments in Florida’s Environmental History When: Aug. 21, 2018 | 12:15 p.m.

Where: Polk County History Center, 100 E Main St, Bartow.

University of Florida environmental historian Jack Davis will offer a brief survey of Florida history from the pre-Spanish period to the present showing how nature has shaped the course of human events.

He is a professor of environmental history and sustainable studies at the University of Florida, and the author of several books on Florida.For more information, visit www.polkhistorycenter.org or call 863-534-4386. The center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday in the Historic Courthouse at 100 East Main St. Curator Tour When: Aug. 21, 2018 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Join Dr. Alex Rich, Curator and Director of Galleries & Exhibitions, each month for an in-depth guided walk through in the museum galleries, where he will provide art historical and curatorial insight as he tours visitors through one of our current exhibitions.

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Tribute Tuesday Series When: Aug. 21, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. http://www.theatrewinterhaven.com See the best of Theatre Winter Haven!

History Book Club - Brunelleschi’s Dome When: Aug. 22, 2018 | 12 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales.

Dedicated to non-fiction, you’ll discover the truth can be much stranger than fiction. Join us every month to discuss new book! Read the book and come ready to discuss the best non-fiction books.

Free to the public and all the books are available to check out free of charge at the Museum.For more information, contact us at www.cityoflakewales.com or 863.676.1759.

Moonlight Market When: Aug. 22, 2018 | 6 p.m.

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

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Central Florida Job Fair When: Aug. 23, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. https://www.centralfloridamediagroup.com/ job-fair Meet with some the area’s top employers looking to fill positions at the Central Florida Job Fair.

Location: Ramada by Wyndham Lakeland, 3260 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805. If you are a dedicated individual seeking a fulfilling career we urge you to attend this event. Free Attendance No Attendee Registration Required. Free Parking. For more information or to reserve booth space contact Juanita Halterjuanita@centralfloridamediagroup.

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Art Studio When: Aug. 24, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Art Studio is a weekly, drop-in style art workshop that features a new project each week. Explore that week’s project or create on your own. There’s no wrong way to create in Art Studio.Art Studio is included with general admission and membership.

20 Easy Wildflowers Morning Walk & Talk When: Aug. 24, 2018 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://www.floridanativenurseries.org This native wildflower education event for horticulture and landscape professionals combines a guided instructional walk through Florida native sandhill, flatwoods, wet prairie and bog wildflower plantings at Bok Tower Gardens with a classroom course reviewing the species used as well as the garden planning and installation processes.

Renowned upland restoration expert and native plant horticulturist Nancy Bissett of The Natives will lead the walk and provide the classroom instruction.

Attendees will receive the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s new 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers publication and see many of the featured species in the gardens. Sponsored by Florida Association of Native Nurseries (FANN), Bok Tower Gardens, Florida Wildflower Foundation and the Native Plant Horticulture Foundation. (321) 271-4885

Kon Tiki Taco When: Aug. 24, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Haus 820, 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://havenmagazines.com LKLD Haven & Josh “Bump” Galletta present Kon Tiki Taco!Craft Tiki drinks by Cob & Pen, street tacos by Publix Cooking School and Music by DJ Jenks. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. (ages 21+) Visit our FB page at Kon Tiki Taco Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Aug. 25, 2018 | 8 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place.

Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

Coloring Carnival Fridays When: Aug. 24, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.

Free Family Movie: Lego DC Super Heroes: The Flash When: Aug. 25, 2018 | 2-4 p.m.

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

Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash 863-291-5600 Classic Car Show When: Aug. 25, 2018 | 4-8 p.m.

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

The Art of Film: Songs From the Second Floor When: Aug. 25, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org .The Art of Film presents a forum for appreciating movies as an art form. With audience Q&A and talkback sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm Introduction and Screening at 6:30 pm 863-688-7743 The Art of Film is free to attend. Cash bar available.

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Lake Wales Farmers Market When: Aug. 25, 2018 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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Biscuits, Bloodys and the Blues When: Aug. 26, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St., Lakeland. http://imperialsymphony.org/ The Imperial Symphony Orchestra’s Biscuits, Bloodys and the Blues event returns August 26, 2018!Beat the heat with your reserved table for 10 inside the beautiful (air conditioned) Magnolia Building. You’ll sample and vote for the best biscuits and bloodys around, plus more delicious brunch food — including Mr. C’s Grilled Cheese, Salt & Fire Food Lab and A cow named MOO — so you’ll leave full! .Darrell Raines and his rockin’ blues crew will be jamming on stage and calling up some ISO musicians to join in! Expanded brunch options, Casual attire encouraged.

27-31 Mellow Mondays When: Aug. 27, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Drop in the Library to mellow out and color! Adult coloring pages and supplies will be provided so you can drop in and relax. Hope to see you there!

Book Buddies When: Aug. 27, 2018 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Jump into a book with this fun weekly program!

Each class features a book and a corresponding activity to extend the learning from the story. Book Buddies is included in general admission!

863-687–3869 Knit One, Crochet Too! When: Aug. 27, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening.Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome!

Florida Primary Election Day When: Aug. 28, 2018 Curious Kids When: Aug. 28, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/

The natural curiosity of childhood is fun to explore.

Curious Kids is a weekly program dedicated to exploring curious questions. Let our educators guide you through these curiosities. What tools can we use to find an answer? Science? Art? Math? Let’s see!Curious Kids is included with daily admission and membership.

Nod to Nonprofits Series: Achievement Academy When: Aug. 30, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: 716 E Bella Vista St, 716 E Bella Vista St, Lakeland. http://business.lakelandchamber.com Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018, to learn more about Achievement Academy.

(863) 688-8551, Ext. 230

Gardening & Landscape Class When: Aug. 28, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master GardenersRegister at polkgardening.eventbrite.com 863-519-1041

Polk Emerging Leaders Awards When: Aug. 30, 2018 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow. http://web.winterhavenchamber.com The annual Polk Emerging Leaders Awards will once again be a collaborative event of the three young professional groups in Polk County.

Continuing a new era of collaboration and blurring the east/west dividing line, the awards have been established to annually recognize five young professionals between 21- 42 who have made significant contributions and commitment to the Polk County community.

Big Brother & Big Sister Orientation & Training When: Aug. 28, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office, 1231 E. Orange St, Lakeland.

Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride.The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. Get more details about volunteering https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/

Coloring Carnival Fridays When: Aug. 31, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Coloring (for Adults) + Library = Relaxation. Start the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.

Open Mic at Swan Brewing When: Aug. 28, 2018 | 6 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland.

Sing us a song, play us a tune, read us some poetry, it’s open mic night! (863) 703-0472

Art Studio When: Aug. 31, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Art Studio is a weekly, drop-in style art workshop that features a new project each week. Explore that week’s project or create on your own. There’s no wrong way to create in Art Studio.Art Studio is included with general admission and membership.

HeartMath When: Aug. 29, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org It is free to attend. Andrews, a wellness consultant, teaches resilience tools that help participants prepare for, recover from or adapt to stress, anxiety and challenges such as giving a speech or having an uncomfortable conversation.”We can learn to prepare our bodies for situations that may trigger anxiety, stress and sadness,” Andrews said.

The tools include breathing and self-regulation techniques that help increase awareness in difficult situations by calming nerves and promoting clear thought. Instead of getting triggered, they enable you to step back and address the situation calmly.

Registration is not required, but is appreciated: Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org. For questions, call Diana Smith at (863) 688.7743 x 249.

Plant City Food Truck Rally When: Aug. 31, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Join us on the final Friday of each month for the Plant City Food Truck Rally on the corner of Drane Street and N Palmer Street! Don’t forget the mobile DJ truck will be on site as well! Held in conjunction with Plant City Main Street

Sep. 1-7 Tour of Sebring When: Sep. 01 - 3 https://www.memberplanet.com/events/ highlandspedalers/tourofsebring2018 the Highlands Pedalers will host the Tour of Sebring over Labor Day weekend in sunny Sebring. Join us for three days of cycling on scenic and quiet central Florida roads. We will offer multiple routes each day to satisfy the needs and wants of any rider ranging from beginner or casual cyclists all the way to those seeking a distance or pace challenge.

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Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Sep. 01, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland.

Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Avenue, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday (closed August). Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food.

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Labor Day When: Sep. 03, 2018 Mobile Office Hours: The Office Of Senator Marco Rubio When: Sep. 04, 2018 | 12-4 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce, 340 W Central Ave, Lake Wales.

Meet your local staff and learn about the services Senator Rubio’s Office can offer his constituents.

For more information, call the Gulf Coast Regional Office at(813) 853 -1099 or email jonathan_torres@rubio.senate.gov Ladies Night Out Downtown When: Sep. 06, 2018 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Winter Haven. http://www.mainstreetwh.com Ladies Night Out Downtown Winter Haven Thursday Night SEPTEMBER 6. This is a FREE event, come to the corner of 3rd and Central grab a map of participating downtown business who will be open from 5:30-8:30 offering shopping, dining and cocktail specials! RSVP online to save your spot!

Nunsense When: Sep. 07, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: TheatreWorks Florida, 8 W Palmetto Street, Davenport. http://theatreworksfl.org Nunsense follows the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52 of the sisters are poisoned and die, leaving only five living nuns who were not at home the day of the toxic meal. When the convent’s first in charge, Reverend Mother Regina, splurges on a plasma TV, the sisters find themselves strapped for cash, as they still have four dead nuns to bury (whose bodies are being stored in the kitchen freezer!).

The nuns decide to put on a benefit performance of the musical Grease in order to raise the rest of the money before the health department discovers their secret!Rating: FF (Family Friendly)NUNSENSE is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Plays. 407-340-0472 Fri Sept 7 - 8pm, Sat Sept 8 - 8pm, Sun Sept 9 - 2pm, Fri Sept 14 - 8pm, Sat Sept 15 - 8pm, Sun Sept 16 - 2Pm

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WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

World Suites, The Bed and Biscuit, and The Country Cat House You’re going on vacation, why not send your pets on one too? That’s exactly what Dr. Vargas, owner of Orchid Springs Animal Clinic had in mind when she created World Suites, Polk County’s first-rate doggie hotel. Think the Ritz, but for Rover.

Dr. Mitsie Vargas was born in the Bronx and grew up in Puerto Rico. She lived in Miami for two years which is where she met her husband. A weekend trip to visit her in-laws in Winter Haven was all she needed to fall in love with the city – that was in 1996.

When she first moved to the area, she did relief for other clinics and realized, “I had certain ideas about how I wanted to practice and my husband was very encouraging and said, ‘let’s just do it together.’”

The clinic started as a small practice about 1200-1500 square feet, right across the street from where it is today.

Little by little, the business outgrew the space. “Then this place became for sale,” she said about their current facility.

“We opened a 5000-square foot [facility], so it was exactly half of what it is right now.”

“When we moved, I felt so blessed and so well received by the community,” she added.

In five years’ time, Orchid Springs Animal Clinic was bursting at the seams. They expanded the building to double its size, now 10,000 square feet with the clinic space using about 5000 square feet of that space, and boarding, grooming, and daycare utilizing the other half.

With her idea in mind, she worked to open the daycare and boarding. Being attached to the clinic is ideal for the pets and their owners. Dr. Vargas explained, “When the pets come in, they have a great time in daycare and then if they ever are sick, when they go to medical, it’s not such a stress on them. I think they do much better. Our patients do much better because they’re so used to coming in here not just because they’re sick, but because they wanted to be groomed or they wanted to go to daycare.”

A good example of the benefit of having her clinic in the same building as daycare and boarding is a condition called Stress Colitis which gives the dogs stress-related diarrhea. “In another place, it might be not treated for days and the animal can get dehydrated and be in bad shape.”

If it happens while your pet is in the care of Orchid Springs, they monitor them and if the animal hasn’t recovered in 24 hours, they will call the owner to let them know the situation and administer fluids and medicine so they don’t become dehydrated.

“In that sense, they have the peace mind to know that if there is any adverse reaction to boarding or any situation that’s developing we catch it immediately and then we take care of it,” said the vet. While being boarded and at daycare, the caretakers fill out a daily observation chart for each animal, recording their bathroom, eating and drinking habits as well as demeanor.

Her doggie daycare is such a hit that even her staff bring their pups into work. Dogs sitting at home all day tend to get bored and boredom leads to trouble. “A lot of dogs that havenmagazines.com

have behavioral problems, they have anxiety, they bark all day, they destroy things – it’s because they’re bored.”

The daycare has three groups: a large group, mixed group, and small group. The mixed group is comprised of those gentle giants and smaller dogs that don’t mind being around bigger dogs.

The inspiration for her premium dog boarding space, World Suites, came from places she’s traveled. Each room is themed after a different place around the world. From Germany, Mexico, Italy, Peru, France, Canada, London, Puerto Rico, Japan, New Orleans, and New York to Jamaica, the pups can take an international trip anywhere in the world.

Each room has a 3D façade of its country and themed décor to match. In the center of the World Suites is Orchid Springs’ iconic bone-shaped doggie swimming pool. Above it, the “sky” is the perfect shade of baby blue spotted with wisps of clouds – the perfect weather to take a dip. Dr. Vargas also uses it for dog rehabilitation and weight loss.

While on their staycation at World Suites, pups can enjoy DOGTV around the clock and parents can check in on their dogs via live cameras in each room.

The Bed and Biscuit is Orchid Springs’ standard boarding and The Country Cat House is a cattery where animals of the feline variety can roam freely in a noise insulated room or stay in their cage. And if you’re reading this wondering where in the world to leave your pet parrot or ferret while you’re snorkeling in Fiji for a week, don’t worry they board exotic pets too!

Dr. Vargas has created such an inviting and caring space to board animals and a clinic equally impressive backing it up.

In fact, Dr. Mitsie Vargas was awarded Florida Veterinarian of the Year by the Florida Veterinary Medical Associate in April of this year. About the award, she said, “I was very grateful and humbled and just very appreciative because it was my colleges, my professional peers that decided that.”

The veterinarian does her part to contribute to the welfare of animals everywhere, not just the ones in her care. During the hurricane, she and her clients were able to pull together ten pallets of food and supplies including 2000 pounds of dog food, and five generators to Puerto Rico.

At the suggestion of one of her clients named Fay Wood, Dr. Vargas created a stray animal fund call “We Love Pets.”

This fund gives the clinic the financial means to help an average of 300 animals a year according to the doctor.

Another client hand makes miniature pet beds that are for sale at the clinic with proceeds going to that fund.

While you’re booking your own vacation, be sure to book your puppy a stay at the World Suites at Orchid Springs Animal Clinic! Or, if you just want to help out a furry friend in need, consider donating to their We Love Pets fund @ welovepetsfund on Facebook.

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685 VALENCIA CT...................................................... BARTOW...............6/29/2018................$106,300 771 CROOM RD.......................................................... BARTOW...............6/29/2018.................$119,000 2911 WHEELER ST....................................................... BARTOW...............6/28/2018................ $125,000 1550 E MAGNOLIA..................................................... BARTOW................. 7/3/2018................$130,000 370 INDICA CT........................................................... BARTOW...............6/29/2018................ $139,900 195 W VALENCIA DR.................................................. BARTOW................. 7/6/2018................ $153,400 170 PARK LN............................................................... BARTOW...............6/29/2018................ $163,000 654 SUNUP DR.......................................................... BARTOW...............6/29/2018................ $170,000 326 LAKE MILLSITE DR.............................................. BARTOW...............6/26/2018................ $173,000 1600 DAVIS AVE......................................................... BARTOW................. 7/6/2018................ $175,000 1804 WILLIAMSBURG DR.......................................... BARTOW................. 7/2/2018................$189,000 1727 LAUREL OAKS DR.............................................. BARTOW...............6/28/2018............... $203,500 1825 JACKSON OAKS DR............................................ BARTOW...............6/25/2018............... $206,000 1720 JACKSON OAKS DR............................................ BARTOW................. 7/3/2018............... $206,500 1150 BOUGAINVILLEA WAY....................................... BARTOW...............6/29/2018............... $250,000

DAVENPORT

2520 CALABRIA AVE............................................ DAVENPORT...............6/25/2018.................$107,300 615 TERRACE RIDGE CIR...................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018.................$115,000 452 SEATTLE SLEW DR....................................... DAVENPORT................. 7/2/2018................ $123,900 276 WHIRLAWAY DR............................................ DAVENPORT................. 7/2/2018................ $123,900 1012 CALABRIA AVE............................................. DAVENPORT...............6/28/2018................ $125,000 814 CALABRIA AVE.............................................. DAVENPORT................. 7/6/2018................$130,000 3051 CALABRIA AVE............................................ DAVENPORT............... 6/27/2018................ $135,000 423 ORCHID DR................................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018.................$137,000 769 ORCHID DR................................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................ $145,000 5458 LOMA VISTA LOOP..................................... DAVENPORT................. 7/2/2018................ $146,900 207 WALPOLE LOOP........................................... DAVENPORT...............6/26/2018.................$147,000 904 CHARO PKWY 515........................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................ $154,000 206 GOLF VISTA DR............................................. DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................ $155,000 443 HAVERSHAM WAY........................................ DAVENPORT................. 7/6/2018................ $156,000 251 SIR PHILLIPS DR............................................. DAVENPORT...............6/28/2018................ $159,900 50989 US HIGHWAY 27 221................................. DAVENPORT................. 7/3/2018................ $162,000 220 RIDGE VIEW DR............................................ DAVENPORT............... 6/27/2018................ $169,000 221 CITRUSWOOD CT.......................................... DAVENPORT...............6/25/2018................ $170,000 6 PALMETTO ST................................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018.................$172,900 409 BENT OAK LOOP.......................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................$180,000 811 CORVINA DR.................................................. DAVENPORT................. 7/2/2018.................$181,000 453 CORNWALLIS DR.......................................... DAVENPORT................7/10/2018................ $185,000 460 PETER PAN CT.............................................. DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................ $192,000

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204 REMINGTON PL............................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018............... $203,000 499 EAGLECREST DR..........................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018............... $204,000 5077 HARVEST DR...............................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018............... $206,500 460 PHEASANT DR..............................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................ $210,000 384 WILLET ST.....................................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................ $210,300 70 NOTTINGHAM WAY........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................. $211,500 855 SHEEN CIR....................................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................ $212,000 792 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018.................$213,200 628 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................. $214,100 67 PINE FOREST DR.............................................HAINES CITY...............6/26/2018................ $215,000 468 EAGLECREST DR..........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................ $216,000 401 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $216,900 409 HAMMERSTONE AVE...................................HAINES CITY................. 7/3/2018............... $220,000 2026 HONEYBELL AVE........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018............... $220,000 121 SANDESTIN DR...............................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................$222,400 475 EAGLECREST DR...........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................$223,000 2341 SANDERLING ST..........................................HAINES CITY...............6/25/2018................$225,600 238 SANDESTIN DR.............................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018................$228,900 5014 HARVEST DR...............................................HAINES CITY................. 7/5/2018................$235,000 853 SHEEN CIR....................................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018............... $244,000 134 ARROWHEAD LN...........................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018............... $245,000 2261 NIGHTHAWK DR..........................................HAINES CITY...............6/25/2018................$249,700 417 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY...............6/25/2018................$249,700 3537 PINE TREE LOOP.........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................ $307,500 8 LEFE CT.............................................................HAINES CITY................. 7/6/2018................$310,000 126 MACAULAY’S.................................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018................ $357,400 403 MONTICELLI DR...........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018...............$864,000

596 CANTABRIA DR............................................. DAVENPORT................ 7/13/2018................$278,900 206 VIOLA DR..................................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $280,000 231 STONEHAVEN DR.......................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $280,000 477 OGELTHORPE DR.......................................... DAVENPORT............... 6/27/2018................ $287,500 657 OGELTHORPE DR.......................................... DAVENPORT................. 7/2/2018............... $288,900 609 OGELTHORPE DR......................................... DAVENPORT............... 6/27/2018................ $297,200 197 CAPTIVA DR.................................................. DAVENPORT............... 6/27/2018................$302,700 336 COVENTRY RD.............................................. DAVENPORT...............6/25/2018............... $305,000 428 SEATTLE SLEW DR........................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................$307,000 173 CAPTIVA DR................................................... DAVENPORT...............6/28/2018................$307,400 1733 BENOIT TER................................................. DAVENPORT...............6/28/2018................. $313,100 1789 BENOIT TER................................................. DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................$314,000 528 BROOKESHIRE DR........................................ DAVENPORT...............6/25/2018............... $320,000 210 ABERDEEN ST................................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $324,000 214 ABERDEEN ST................................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $324,000 218 ABERDEEN ST................................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $324,000 258 ABERDEEN ST............................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $324,000 286 ABERDEEN ST............................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $324,000 105 ABERDEEN ST................................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $324,000 2161 CROFTON AVE............................................. DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018...............$340,000 1805 BENOIT TER................................................ DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018................ $347,300 421 PONTEVEDRA RD.......................................... DAVENPORT............... 6/27/2018............... $363,000 5409 MISTY OAK CIR.......................................... DAVENPORT................. 7/5/2018................$363,300 5242 WILDWOOD WAY....................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $385,000 5289 OAKBOURNE AVE....................................... DAVENPORT...............6/26/2018............... $394,800 5297 OAKBOURNE AVE....................................... DAVENPORT...............6/25/2018............... $436,600 5248 OAKBOURNE AVE...................................... DAVENPORT...............6/29/2018............... $540,000 304 BUCHANNAN DR.......................................... DAVENPORT................. 7/5/2018............$4,050,000

LAKE WALES

EAGLE LAKE

250 CANDLEWOOD DR....................................... LAKE WALES................. 7/2/2018................. $85,000 2330 ROLLING HILLS LOOP................................. LAKE WALES...............6/25/2018.................$110,000 6654 CYPRESS DR............................................... LAKE WALES...............6/29/2018.................$115,000 927 OLD SCENIC HWY......................................... LAKE WALES................. 7/6/2018................ $135,000 4516 TURNBERRY LN........................................... LAKE WALES...............6/28/2018................ $135,500 987 OLD CUTLER RD........................................... LAKE WALES...............6/25/2018.................$147,500 3992 LUPINE PASS............................................... LAKE WALES...............6/29/2018................ $158,000 2664 CANAL RD.................................................. LAKE WALES...............6/28/2018................ $162,000 6718 ROCKY POINT RD....................................... LAKE WALES...............6/28/2018.................$177,000 2498 SUNSET CIR................................................ LAKE WALES...............6/28/2018................ $185,900 2601 SUNSET CIR................................................. LAKE WALES............... 6/27/2018.................$187,400 11200 BEACH PKWY............................................. LAKE WALES...............6/26/2018................$190,000 1043 TROY DR..................................................... LAKE WALES...............6/29/2018................ $207,500 82 MOUNTAIN LAKE........................................... LAKE WALES...............6/29/2018................$275,000

348 ST GEORGES CIR...........................................EAGLE LAKE...............6/25/2018................ $185,500 410 ST GEORGES CIR............................................EAGLE LAKE...............6/30/2018.................$197,300

FORT MEADE

511 BROADWAY................................................... FORT MEADE...............6/26/2018................$105,000 1273 BROOKE RD................................................ FORT MEADE................. 7/3/2018................$180,000 830 HACIENDA ALEGRE PL................................ FORT MEADE................. 7/3/2018................$180,000 1179 BROOKE RD................................................ FORT MEADE................. 7/3/2018................$180,000 1213 BROOKE RD................................................. FORT MEADE................. 7/3/2018................$180,000 420 5TH ST......................................................... FORT MEADE...............6/29/2018...............$200,000

FROSTPROOF

422 THOMAS AVE.............................................. FROSTPROOF...............6/29/2018................. $78,800 748 S LAKE REEDY BLVD.................................... FROSTPROOF................. 7/2/2018................ $125,000 451 PAR DR........................................................ FROSTPROOF...............6/25/2018................ $169,000 132 N LAKE REEDY BLVD.................................... FROSTPROOF................ 7/13/2018................ $210,800 1955 S LAKE REEDY BLVD.................................. FROSTPROOF................. 7/6/2018............... $380,000

LAKELAND

605 CARVER ST...................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/6/2018................$100,000 541 W PARK ST........................................................ LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................$105,000 2110 GENEVA DR..................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/3/2018................. $105,100 707 CARPENTERS WAY APT 50.............................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$106,000 5460 QUARRY ROCK RD........................................ LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018.................$113,400 5461 RIVER ROCK RD............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018.................$114,000 5211 WOOD CIR....................................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018.................$118,000 5440 LIMESTONE LN.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018.................$118,000 1117 REYNOLDS RD................................................. LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................. $119,500 2504 IDLEWILD ST.................................................. LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $120,000 1328 GARY RD......................................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................ $120,000 3161 SAND TRAP CT................................................ LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $120,000 6117 OAKVIEW DR................................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $120,000 5508 IVORY LN....................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $124,000 2751 ALDINE CIR..................................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $125,000 1111 S LINCOLN AVE................................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $125,000 419 FRANCIS BLVD.................................................. LAKELAND...............6/26/2018.................$129,500 615 LOUISE DR........................................................ LAKELAND................. 7/6/2018................ $129,900 2738 GALE ROSE DR............................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$130,000

HAINES CITY

423 HARBOURVIEW DR......................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018.................$167,000 1012 LEONE DR.....................................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018................ $169,900 425 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $175,000 238 CITRUS POINTE DR......................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $175,000 242 CITRUS POINTE DR.......................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $175,000 364 MEADOW POINTE DR..................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $175,000 356 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $175,000 245 MILESTONE DR.............................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018................. $177,500 112 SANDESTIN DR...............................................HAINES CITY...............6/30/2018................ $188,200 229 TANAGER ST.................................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................ $193,000 461 MEADOW POINTE DR...................................HAINES CITY............... 6/27/2018................ $195,200 471 EAGLECREST DR............................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................$198,000 487 EAGLECREST DR...........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................$198,000 503 EAGLECREST DR...........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................$198,000 496 EAGLECREST DR..........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018................$198,000 2302 BAKER DAIRY RD........................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018...............$200,000 1099 RONLIN ST..................................................HAINES CITY................. 7/6/2018...............$200,000 841 SHEEN CIR.....................................................HAINES CITY...............6/28/2018............... $202,000 814 WILLIAM WAY...............................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018............... $202,000 252 TANAGER ST.................................................HAINES CITY...............6/29/2018............... $203,000

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6280 CORNERSTONE DR....................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................ $215,000 6710 KRENSON OAKS CIR...................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $216,000 6279 MANITOBA DR............................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................. $217,900 8763 VIKING LN...................................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................. $217,900 5934 RIDGE DR....................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $219,900 4002 S CARLISLE RD.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................ $219,900 507 W BEACON RD................................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $220,000 5553 FISCHER DR................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/3/2018................$222,000 517 MCRORIE ST..................................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $222,500 3215 BAYOU BAY DR............................................... LAKELAND................. 7/3/2018................ $222,500 1522 SIR HENRYS TRL.............................................. LAKELAND................. 7/5/2018................$223,000 2602 DEER RACK LN............................................... LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018................$224,900 3904 SUNNYWOOD CIR........................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$226,500 1617 ARCHERS PATH............................................... LAKELAND.................7/11/2018................ $227,000 6266 MANITOBA DR............................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................$232,900 4923 S GACHET BLVD............................................. LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018............... $234,000 1436 COVEY CIR S.................................................. LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................$235,000 1436 COVEY CIR S.................................................. LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................$235,000 1058 KRENSON WOODS RD................................... LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................$235,000 5295 WHITE EGRET LN........................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................$238,500 1605 CALDWELL ST................................................ LAKELAND...............6/28/2018............... $240,000 411 E BEACON RD.................................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018............... $240,000 6250 MANITOBA DR............................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018............... $240,900 1746 ALTAVISTA CIR................................................ LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018............... $242,800 6410 COMO PL....................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$242,900 534 W MAXWELL ST............................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018............... $245,000 7234 STANFORD DR............................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $245,000 2612 CANYON CREST DR........................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $245,000 6635 OLD HIGHWAY 37.......................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018............... $245,000 712 SAGEWOOD DR................................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $245,000 1049 ROLLING WOODS LN..................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................ $247,000 1541 S WEBSTER AVE............................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $249,900 4236 HOMEWOOD LN............................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $249,900 4319 MUSKET DR.................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $250,000 3415 STONEWAY DR............................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$252,000 803 LAKE CLARK CT............................................... LAKELAND................. 7/5/2018................$253,000 1509 MORNING DOVE LOOP.................................. LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018............... $256,000 1320 EVERGREEN PARK CIR................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$256,600 4088 PRIMA LAGO CIR.......................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $257,400 1727 ASHWORTH LOOP.......................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................$259,900 1515 LITTLE JOHNS TRL........................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018............... $264,000 1672 GAMEWELL TRL.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/28/2018............... $269,000 1505 HALLAM CT.................................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018............... $269,000 2208 CLUB HL......................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/6/2018............... $270,000 4696 LATHLOA LOOP............................................ LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................$274,900 2306 SEBAGO DR................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018............... $290,000 1818 SIR HENRYS TRL.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $292,000 3228 HAWKS RIDGE DR.......................................... LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018............... $295,000 4692 LATHLOA LOOP............................................. LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................$299,900 4026 SUNSET LAKE DR.......................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $315,000 1423 ROYAL FOREST LOOP..................................... LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................$325,000 2860 MERIDIAN POINT LN..................................... LAKELAND................. 7/6/2018................$325,000 4108 PRIMA LAGO CIR........................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................$325,300 1229 DEVIN OAKS CT.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $327,000 3934 AQUILLA DR.................................................. LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018............... $350,000 3351 PEARLY DR...................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$353,900 5685 LAKE VICTORIA DR....................................... LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................$374,000 2214 CHESTERFIELD CIR......................................... LAKELAND................. 7/5/2018............... $385,000 2092 INDIAN SKY CIR............................................. LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................$423,500 3086 SHOAL CREEK VILLAGE DR........................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $438,000 4717 HIGHLANDS PLACE CIR.................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $438,000 5010 LAKE IN THE WOODS BLVD........................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $445,000 5010 LAKE IN THE WOODS BLVD........................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018............... $445,000 6584 EAGLE RIDGE WAY........................................ LAKELAND...............6/26/2018............... $445,400 6523 EAGLE RIDGE WAY......................................... LAKELAND...............6/28/2018............... $448,200 5523 HIGHWAY 98................................................. LAKELAND...............6/25/2018...............$490,000 6790 EAGLE RIDGE BLVD....................................... LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018............... $565,000 5147 S LAKELAND DR 1............................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018.................$617,500 1435 HOLLINGSWORTH OAKS............................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018...............$800,000

1221 EVERGREEN DR............................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $132,000 2210 SEA ISLAND CIR.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/28/2018................$134,000 934 RUBY ST........................................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $134,900 2612 DELROSE DR................................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $135,000 567 E LAKE BONNY DR........................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................. $135,100 2290 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD................................. LAKELAND................. 7/6/2018................$140,000 566 EAGLE RUN...................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018.................$141,000 7946 CHEYENNE LN............................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$143,000 637 W ALAMO DR................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$143,000 940 FENTON LN APT 2............................................ LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................$144,000 3316 SANGRIA PASS............................................... LAKELAND...............6/26/2018.................$144,100 747 COCKATOO LOOP........................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $145,000 7282 CEDARCREST BLVD........................................ LAKELAND................. 7/3/2018................ $145,000 1508 E PRIVATE DR................................................. LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $145,000 2712 REYNOLDS RD................................................ LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................$150,000 3019 KNIGHTS STATION RD................................... LAKELAND................. 7/9/2018................ $153,000 3636 COUNTRY LN................................................. LAKELAND.................7/11/2018................ $153,000 1610 HUMMINGBIRD LN......................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $155,000 3539 TOWNE PARK BLVD....................................... LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................ $155,600 2039 IRVING ST...................................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018.................$157,000 1634 SMITHFIELD CIR............................................. LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................ $159,000 6253 PEACOCK RUN............................................... LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018................ $162,500 3202 SWIFT FOX TRL.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $163,000 226 JOHN CARROLL RD.......................................... LAKELAND................ 7/13/2018................ $165,000 611 EL CAMINO REAL.............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $165,000 8190 WESTMONT AVE............................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................. $167,200 6247 EGRET DR...................................................... LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $168,500 529 PETREL CIR...................................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $169,000 1325 FOREST PARK ST............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $170,000 1238 SUMMIT CHASE DR........................................ LAKELAND...............6/25/2018................ $172,000 3183 BELLFLOWER WAY......................................... LAKELAND................. 7/3/2018................ $175,000 1765 TURTLE ROCK DR........................................... LAKELAND................ 7/13/2018................ $179,900 355 ENCLAVE DR.................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/2/2018................ $182,000 1621 SAINT ANTHONY ST........................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$184,000 5522 MAGGIORE BLVD........................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................$184,900 3821 VILLAGE CIR................................................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $185,000 2924 NORTHBROOK LN......................................... LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................ $185,000 6776 CABERNET XING............................................ LAKELAND...............6/26/2018................ $185,000 6911 SHIMMERING DR............................................ LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $185,000 3503 CHRISTINA GROVES CIR............................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $185,000 6470 HORIZON POINT DR...................................... LAKELAND...............6/30/2018.................$187,000 313 W POINSETTIA ST............................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $189,900 605 HIGHLAND DR................................................. LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $189,900 5112 ST LUCIA DR.................................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $189,900 6521 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD........................... LAKELAND............... 6/27/2018................ $189,900 6878 WINKWORTH PKWY...................................... LAKELAND...............6/29/2018................ $193,000 5343 CLAY DR......................................................... LAKELAND................. 7/6/2018................$194,000 2462 TAHOE DR...................................................... 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WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018................ $136,500 150 VARNER DR.............................................. WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................$140,000 360 MAJESTIC GARDENS DR.......................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/28/2018................$140,000 140 WEEPING WILLOW RD............................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $142,000 620 WEXFORD CT.......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018................ $142,900 3105 HICKORY ST........................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018................ $145,000 118 WALDEMAR CT......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $145,000 6561 CRESCENT LOOP.................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018..................$147,100 825 REFLECTIONS LOOP................................ WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................$148,000 464 TERRANOVA ST....................................... WINTER HAVEN................. 7/2/2018................ $148,200 508 SIDNEY CIR.............................................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/28/2018................ $149,500 1183 STATE ROAD 540.................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/28/2018................$150,000 248 CHAUCER LN........................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................$150,000 144 BEVERLY DR............................................. WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................ $155,000 5013 BRENTON MANOR AVE.......................... WINTER HAVEN................. 7/9/2018................ $156,200 407 THOMAS AVE.......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $159,000 1809 WALLACE MANOR LN............................ WINTER HAVEN................. 7/3/2018................. $161,200 2116 BRETTON RIDGE BLVD............................ WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018................ $163,000 632 HAINES TRL............................................. WINTER HAVEN................. 7/6/2018................$164,000 1414 AVENUE H............................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018................ $165,000 1213 NW 26TH ST............................................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $165,000 1512 LAKE THOMAS LOOP.............................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018.................$167,000 4612 REYNOSA DR.......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018.................$167,000 411 LAKE DAISY DR......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018................. $171,000 114 MORNING GLORY CIR.............................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018................ $172,000 748 OVERLOOK GROVE DR........................... WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................ $175,000 221 FALL GLO RD............................................ WINTER HAVEN...............6/28/2018................ $178,000 807 26TH ST................................................... WINTER HAVEN................. 7/6/2018................$180,000 1943 BRETTON RIDGE DR............................... WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................$180,000 104 HAWTHORNE RD..................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018................ $182,000 515 REFLECTIONS BLVD.................................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $182,000 3185 WHISPERING TRAILS AVE...................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $182,000 881 BUCCANEER BLVD................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018.................$187,000 4113 SOPHIA BLVD.......................................... WINTER HAVEN................. 7/6/2018................$188,000 5874 WINDRIDGE DR..................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018.................$189,929 5137 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE BLVD.................. WINTER HAVEN................. 7/5/2018................$190,000 209 OLEANDER ST......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................$190,400 3699 JULIUS ESTATES BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/28/2018.................$191,000 544 REDDICKS CIR......................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................ $192,000 662 LUCERNE BLVD........................................ WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................. $192,100 531 SQUIRES GROVE DR................................. 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WINTER HAVEN................. 7/6/2018............... $208,600 272 LAKE LUCERNE WAY................................ WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018............... $209,500 569 HEATHER GLEN DR.................................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/25/2018............... $209,900 5712 LAKESIDE LANDINGS BLVD.................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018................ $213,000 2725 ATTWATER LOOP.................................. WINTER HAVEN...............6/26/2018................ $214,300 4774 OSPREY WAY......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/29/2018................ $218,000 2936 DAYTON DR........................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 6/27/2018................$222,600 5743 LAKESIDE LANDINGS BLVD.................... WINTER HAVEN...............6/28/2018............... $224,000 191 WATERSIDE CIR......................................... 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