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Announcing the Opening of Announcing the Opening of Pediatrics & Urgent Care Care Urgent Now Open!

Now Open

8am-8pm

Bond Clinic’s First Street Campus 325 First St N, Winter Haven

meet the ever growing needs of our thriving community. Our new campus will accommodate expanded Urgent Care and Pediatric Departments, a new Cancer & Research Center and 23 physicians and nurse practitioners.

Our new urgent care features: a separate entrance with covered drop off area, a large reception area with tvs and charging stations, full infusion center, new xray, lab and treatment rooms. At Bond Urgent Care you can expect to be treated by our experienced providers. We would like to welcome Liem Ton, MD who has been practicing since 1973 and will be leading our urgent care team.

First Floor - Opened January 8 Bond Clinic Urgent Care Liem Ton, MD Amelia Calderon, ARNP KC Davidson, ARNP Deloris Reed, ARNP Pediatrics Department Kenny Nguyen, MD Brian Harte, ARNP Courtney Jones, CPNP Lorrie Jones, ARNP Heather Torres, CPNP

Second Floor - Opened January 15

Third Floor - Opened January 22

Charla Bailey, ARNP Barry Cayson, ARNP Panagiotis Iakovidis, MD Pamela Reyes, MD Juan Rivera, MD Jesse Romeu-Velez, MD Jorge Torres, MD

O. Abu Hlalah, MD Jeffrey Peng Hou, MD Laurel Lawrence, ARNP Sherif I. Ibrahim, MD Michele McClendon, DO Michelle Rampersad, ARNP Samantha White, ARNP

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FAMILY MEDICINE

Ronald A. Ford, M.D. Richard K. LaCalamito, D.O. David Lipschitz, D.O. Sarah J. Oven, M.D. Mary R. De Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

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

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ADULT & PEDIATRIC

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Richard J. Honer, M.D.

Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D.

DERMATOLOGY

NEPHROLOGY

Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.

Haldane W. Porteous, M.D.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

OBSTETRICS -GYNECOLOGY

Mark W. Shabla, M.D.

GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY Vriti Advani, M.D.

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

Maria J. Pochcial, M.D.

GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY

CARDIOLOGY

David K. Speyerer, M.D.

Randall B. Kramer, M.D. CARDIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL Rakesh Choubey, M.D.

HOSPITALIST

GYNECOLOGY

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

ENDOCRINOLOGY Zahily Fals, M.D.

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Richard F. Radocha, M.D.

PODIATRY

Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. James E. Koon, D.P.M.

Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. Edna Pierre-Louis, M.D. Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D.

PULMONOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE

OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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

John J. McGetrick, M.D.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Patrick D. Sullivan, M.D. William A. Cooper, D.O.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION & INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT Robert Kent, D.O.

Jose I. Martinez-Salas, M.D.

RHEUMATOLOGY

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Laura Ann Woznicki, P.A.-C

NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Michele L. Murphy, ARNP-C Crystal E. Ingle, ARNP Deanna Larr, ARNP-C Laura Pellegrini, ARNP Kristina Garcia, ARNP-C

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Happy February!

Last month, we asked our readers on Facebook to send us their love stories.

We’ve chosen 6 to share with you. They are inspiring, cute, tearful and so, so sweet. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as we did!

This month we feature an old-school candy factory, a beautiful event venue that’s surrounded by orange groves and our friends from Winner Haven Apparel talk to us about the Airstream they’ve turned into a mobile shop.

We sample the food at the Winter Haven Country Club and travel to the Terrace Hotel for a romantic staycation.

Theatre Winter Haven is putting on a special play in honor of Black History Month and we learn all about it. We also talk about the upcoming CommunityFest and how you can get involved.

It’s the shortest month, but it’s our biggest calendar so far! Our “Top Ten” highlights all of the bbq festivals happening in February, maybe we’ll see you at one of them!

Welcoming

You can find us at havenmagazines.com and add your event to the calendar or comment on stories. Have a very happy February & keep in touch with us!

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FEBRUARY VOLUME 2 ISSUE 5 Publisher Kim Edwards Editor Amy Sexson Contributing Writers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Contributing Photographers Bill Siegel Bill Batton Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Sunny Bennett Graphic Designer Steven Maynard Sr. Sales Consultant Barbara Rakoczy Gary Peach Digital Specialist Kathy Woodruff Account Executives Chris Campbell Katherine Palmer President Sun Central Media Group Chris Sexson HAVEN is published twelve times a year by the Sun Central Media Group.

Haven distributes 16,104 copies a month with 8,604 mailed to homes and 7,500 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County.

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peak bloom

February 1 through March 31

Festival Activities

Fall in Love!

Peak Bloom at Pinewood Estate

Valentine’s Day Special

Explore the beauty and majesty of Pinewood Estate this spring as the rooms come alive with a bevy of fresh flower displays.

Admission, music and dinner at Blue Palmetto Café. Dinner is served from 4pm -7pm. Meal includes Steak & Shrimp, Asparagus, Baked Potato and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.

Peak Bloom Walking Tours Complimentary walking tours Mondays through Saturdays at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. only.

Live in Concert February 11: AcousticDose February 17: An Evening with Muriel Anderson February 25: Omari Dillard March 11: Legacy March 25: Polkweed Muzique

$35 per person*

Valentine’s Day at Pinewood Estate Enjoy Central Florida’s most romantic setting with a gourmet dinner, unlimited wine, live music, champagne, chocolates and a special gift!

$300 per couple *Offer available through 11:59 p.m., Februar y 13 and must be purchased at boktowergardens.org.

Member rate is $25 and 10% discount applies.

Discover Bok After Dark February 14: Fall in Love March 15: An Epic Fantasy March 29: Rock the Bok

Carillon Classic 5K Run/Walk March 10

Wine Walk March 10

Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, Florida 33853 863.676.1408

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Peak Bloom Festival sponsored in part by

LOCAL NEWS Lake Maude project underway “This is a day that has been long awaited for,” said Travis Edwards, Parks and Recreation director for the city of Winter Haven, as commissioners, community members and leaders braved the chilly 30s winds for the Lake Maude groundbreaking in January. The 26-acre park will be the site of the Lake Maude Recreation Complex, a $4.4 million project with Pennoni Advisors and Straughn Trout. Construction starts in January with a finish line of August. The new complex will feature a championship football field with permanent bleachers. A large open grass area also will eventually form two additional football fields. The complex will offer “services the community will need,” he said. The future home of the Winter Haven Wolverines, several Wolverines board members and parents were on hand to witness the historic day.

Businesses fear renaming Avenue T Commissioners unanimously moved last month for the city to create a resolution renaming the city’s portion of the road from U.S. 17 to 11th St. NE as Martin Luther King Blvd. Tia Soto Navarro representing businesses along Avenue T, said they are not opposed to the commission changing the name of any street and naming it for Dr. King. “Just in our section,” she said, “it is industrial.” What compliance means is that each business will have to change its address to the new street name. Navarro said one example of the thousands (of dollars) the businesses will have to pay to change their address is that Central Towing will have to repaint their tow trucks.

Additionally, she said, they will have to pay to re-register their GPS system. Businesses will have to change all of their advertising, letterhead, business cards, websites, social media postings, and other items. “It is little costs here and there, they add up pretty quickly,” she added.

Faith leader leaves legacy Known as an “in your face” individual, a faith leader in Lake Wales passed away, and those who worked with him now both mourn and remember what he taught them. According to Pastor Herb Schlenker, Way Side Baptist, “Jim had both the personality and the gift to bring pastors together like no other person that I have ever met. He always lifted other pastors above himself, and most of all, he possessed a wisdom that gave me many great insights into the pastoral ministry, and counseling. Jim did a lot for me; but I grew to love him for who he was. In the days prior to his illness he called me twice wanting to talk with me; but we couldn’t coordinate our schedules. Now I really regret that lost opportunity.”

Baptist Church in Winter Haven. In 1977, he created his first ministry, Kings Kids Counseling, serving foster children.

Way’s wife, Sherry, was his constant companion.

Play it Again Sports has first female franchise owner

Man ran fake charity to help veterans

The first female franchise owner of a Play It Again Sports store in the state of Florida smiled at her ribbon cutting Tuesday, Jan. 9, as Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce members and city officials gathered with her to celebrate her achievement. “Playing with the boys has never scared me,” Mary Beth Jackson said, unafraid of the challenges that sometimes face women in business. Her son, Phillip Brooks, will be helping her manage the store. Having lived in Winter Haven a long time, she also was involved with the Junior League girls, and noted that her motto is to “be brave.” “Don’t let the fear of the unknown slow you down,” she said. “I was ready to retire, and all things fell into alignment,” she said. “Women are powerful,” said Amanda Jo Nicholson of the Winter Haven Chamber, as she listened to Mary Beth’s story.

On Jan. 4, Christopher Edwards was arrested on multiple second degree felony fraud charges for allegedly spending around $100,000 of donations drinking and eating at local bars and restaurants.

Edwards sold raffle tickets online and in person at fundraising events for the purpose of purchasing solar panels that could have been used to help offset utility costs to veterans who are struggling financially. In March, Edwards, who is not a military veteran, said he is a retired investment banker who just wanted to “help” veterans. There is no evidence that any solar panels have been purchased or installed as a result of work done by Edwards. The apparent fraud scheme began in the Orlando area at American Legion Post 286. Edwards said that is where his idea was born. Second degree felony charges like these fraud charges carry up to 15 years in prison, 15 years probation and a $15,000 fine. Edwards was arrested on 11 felony charges.

Plan for Chain of Lakes unfolds

11-year-old hit, killed by train

Tim Hoeft, of Straughn Trout Architects, spoke with the city about various aspects of Phase 1. It adds room for athletic traffic off 17, while maintaining a nice entrance for the Theatre Winter Haven and adding an elevator for those who cannot make it up the steps to the theater. Phase 1 will include a circulation strategy, entries and drop off/pick up points, centralization of a general parking area, a presence on U.S. 17, connecting to future development, causeways and rain gardens, adjacent overflow parking and more. Phase 1 addresses the entry and lobby areas with support spaces (10,600 square feet), the Field House with indoor track and support spaces (74,000 square feet) and a twostory concourse with D-League spaces (15,300 square feet). The budget provides 545 paved parking spaces, 270 existing parking spaces on the north Complex side, adding 275 parking spaces in the proposed parking lot at the southwest of the Field House.

On her last day of Christmas break, home alone with her 9-year-old younger brother, 11-year-old Yazmin White ran up to the store to buy drinks and snacks while her brother was napping.On her way back home from the store Jan. 3, wearing ear buds and looking down at her phone, the sixth grader at Davenport School of the Arts crossed the railroad track between U.S. 17/92 and the Oakland neighborhood in Haines City when she was struck by an Amtrak train and killed at around 4:45 p.m. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, the child’s mother was at work around the time of the accident. Judd said the conductor of the train saw the child not paying attention near the tracks and blew the train horn for a quarter of a mile while braking from 68 miles per hour.

No charges are pending as a result of the accident. Judd said the train was heading toward Winter Haven under the track speed limit of 70 mph.

The Mission founder passes at 76

Man of the community will be missed

The founder of The Mission, a non-profit at 180 Central Ave., Winter Haven, whose volunteers help the homeless and other struggling local residents, passed away after a short battle with pneumonia.

Thomas Bradley Beauregard, known to many as Papa Tom, called Winter Haven his “Haven of Rest in the Lord.”

In 1976, Tom felt the need to help others beyond the four walls of his home and into the community. He taught Sunday School at First Baptist Church and later at Calvary

Prominent Lakeland attorney John Shannon, his two daughters — Victoria Worthington and Olivia Shannon — and Victoria’s newlywed husband, Peter Worthington and family friend Krista Clayton were killed in a plane crash at Bartow Municipal Airport on Christmas Eve. 11

The five took off in dense fog and crashed soon after takeoff. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, they were set to fly to Key West for the day and return that night. The airplane got on the runway at about 6:30 a.m. and was ready for takeoff at about 7:15 a.m. Shannon was a Marine pilot back in the day who reportedly kept his twin engine Cessna 340 in impeccable condition. Shannon’s loss will also be felt throughout the county. He was a long time member of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club.

Celebrating birthday in style Pulling up to Cook Field, Curtis Marshawn “BallaBean” Bean Sr. was grilling on the barbecue, and his son, Curtis Marshawn “KidBalla” Bean Jr. was playing football a few spaces away in the parking lot.

“Even at his birthday party, Marshawn is always playing football,” dad said from the grill, smiling.The father and son were getting ready for KidBalla’s eighth birthday party. Using $400 he saved washing cars in Orlando, the Haines City father recently paid to have somebody produce his son’s first music video. The day “Wanna be Somebody” was posted online, the video got more than 20,000 views and 600plus shares. Now it has more than 40,000 views.

To celebrate, KidBalla gave his first concert Dec. 21.

Inside the community center at Cook Field, 6-year-old Keyarria Thomas, a first grader at Lake Alfred Elementary, waited for the party to get started. She had never met the young Marshawn before. She saw his video online and liked it so much she just had to see his first ever concert.

Agape food bank closed at end of year About 140 Polk County food helping organizations lost a source of help when Agape Food Bank closed two days before Christmas. Agape, of Catholic Charities, stopped giving agencies food and turning over the services to Feeding Tampa Bay, which serves a 10-county region that includes Polk County. Agape has done this for 34 years in Polk County.

Gary Tester, executive director of Catholic Charities in Polk, said funding has gotten too expensive for it.

“We weren’t capable to move up to a senior level food bank, and as a result we had some fixed costs we can’t deal with,” he said, adding it is not giving up on providing food to people who need it.

“When all the factors come in, it was a better market to serve as the Mission Market, a large food pantry, farmer’s market field as part of the operation,” he said.

Two are planned in Polk as Catholic Charities is looking for land.

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Shooter Showdown

Smoke on the Water

Feb. 2, 11am at Florida FFA Leadership Training Center, 5000 Firetower Rd., Haines City. (863) 292-4138 WHHFoundation. org Benefits Winter Haven Hospital Foundation.

Feb 2 & 3 at Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club, 2400 Havendale Blvd in Winter Haven. ccbgc.com/smoke

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Lake Wales Mardi Gras

Pancake Festival Flipping for Charities

Valentine’s Dinner at Nutwood

Feb 9, 6-10pm with 5k, Feb 10, 10am-11pm with parade at 3pm. Live music, food & drinks. Lwmardigras.com

Feb 10 from 7am-3pm at Publix Field Joker Marchant Stadium. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Learn more at

Feb 14 at 5:30 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. prix fixe menu including wine pairings. $95+tax+gratuity Reservations required.

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15 Scotch & Cigars Under the Stars Feb 15 6-8pm at Tempo 1930 scotch, food, and cigars. This event is for ticket holders only and seats are extremely limited. $75 (863) 875-5323

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Mamma Mia!

Grills Gone Wild

Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival

Theatre Winter Haven Feb 15-March 11. Find showtimes & purchase tickets online theatrewinterhaven.com 863-294-SHOW.

Feb 16 from 5-9pm & 17 from 10am-5pm. 5 South Allapaha Ave, Davenport.

BBQ, live music & more. goo.gl/Hfhhgj

Feb 23-25 on the shores of Lake Wailes in Lake Wales.

Find unique art, kids area, food trucks, music and more.

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Ribs on the Ridge Feb 23 from 5-9pm & 24 from 10am-5pm at Lake Eva Park in Haines City.

Free admission, food for purchase. Live music, crafts & more. hainescity.com

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Florida premiere through Feb 24 at The Winter Park Playhouse. Musical featuring songs from the careers of Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney.

Winterparkplayhouse.org 407-645-0145

Feb 2 4-6:30pm Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Free, family-friendly event allows you to see over $8 million of the world’s most prestigious supercars including Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Bentley & RollsRoyce. Visit facebook.com/ luxrally for arrival times.

Indie-Folkfest at the Mennello Museum Feb 10 Noon-5pm Free, family & pet-friendly event showcasing local, regional and national art, music & food. mennellomuseum. org/iff

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Paws in the Park

Winter Garden Blues & BBQ

Feb 9 8pm-1am, 11 bars in downtown Orlando.

Purchase tickets online BarCrawlNation.com/ orlando

Feb 10 at 11am - 4pm, Lake Eola Park. Bring your pet, food trucks, beer garden, dog games and more.

Supports Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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Feb 10 4-10pm at the Downtown Plant St. Pavilion.

Bring a chair and listen to the Blues while you eat local bbq. Free admission, food & drink for purchase.

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Rustic ValenDine: Dine Under the Oaks

Antiques Vintage & Garden Show

Orlando Chili Cook-Off

Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival

Feb 14 6-9pm Back to Nature Wildlife Reserve.

Sunset & cocktails by the fire, all-inclusive dinner, live music and guest wildlife. Purchase tickets btnwildlife.org $75/ person (407) 568-5138

Feb 16-18 Orlando Museum of Art. Shop antiques & vintage dealers from around the country. Guest speaker, appraisals & more. $15 407-896-4231 omart.org for schedule.

Feb 17 Noon-6pm at Festival Park, 2911 Robinson St. 100+ chili booths, music, drinks & World Chili Eating Challenge.

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Feb 25 11am-4pm 728 N Thornton Ave, Orlando.

Parade at 11am, festival afterwards. Celebrate the year of the dog.

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Friday, February 16th from 5pm to 9pm Saturday, February 17th from 10am to 5pm 5 South Allapaha Ave., Davenport, FL. 33836 Sauce and Dessert Competition open to the public Check out our website for applications

If you want some good BBQ, great entertainment come sit with us for a while and check out Grills Gone Wild.

Entertainment Schedule: Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Josh Blevins Band Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cross Traxx 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nathan Baldwin For more information call 863-419-3300 ext. 137 or visit our website www.mydavenport.org

TAMPA TOP 10 2 Chihuly Collection View a permanent collection of Chihuly glass at 720 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg. (727) 822-7872 www.moreanartscenter.org/ chihuly

Bay Area Renaissance Festival Open weekends from Feb 10 - March 25 10am-6pm at 11315 N. 46th Street, Tampa. bayarearenfest.com

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Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market

TFO: The Music of Pink Floyd

Meals on Wheels 5K & Fun Run Music Fest

Feb 2 at The Mahaffey 8pm.

Tampa Florida Orchestra performs music from The Wall & The Dark Side of the Moon. themahaffey.com

Feb 3 on the Tampa Riverwalk. Raise funds to purchase emergency kits for seniors. www.mowtampa.org/5k

Sundays 10am-2pm on the front lawn of Hillsborough High. 5000 N Central Ave in Tampa. 60+ vendors with fresh produce, food, art & more.

Tampabaymarkets.com

Krewe of the Knights Sant’ Yago Knight Parade

Open Rehearsal The Marriage of Figaro

Creative Loafings Meet the Brewers

Jekyll and Hyde The Musical

Feb 13-22 Straz Center Rehearsal Hall. 1 ½ hour observation of a live rehearsal. Strazcenter.org (813) 229-STAR

Feb 17 1-4pm Brandon Harley-Davidson, 9841 E Adamo Dr. in Brandon.

Meet local brewers & try their beer! cltampa.com/brewers

Feb 23-March 17 by the Carrollwood Players.

4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813) 265-4000 carrollwoodplayers.org

Feb 10 at 6:30pm.

Gasparilla season night parade with illuminated floats, music and more.

Ybor City area, all ages.

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Love Stories Sue & Steve Smith My husband and I have been married for 33 wonderful years and this is our love story.

it through 30 days of backpacking we would be together forever. I guess they were correct.

In 1983 I left my home in Ottawa Canada, and boarded a plane for Germany, with a stop in New York to meet the rest of the team.

This was where I said hello to my husband for the 1st time. We were both professional water skiers.

Contracted to perform at a theme park in Germany for six months. He came from Boston, Massachusetts and after a very long flight and getting settled in our new homes it was time to start practicing for opening press day. Steve, my husband and I had been chosen to be doubles partners.

After our travels we returned home, and I moved to the Boston area to give our relationship a chance. A year later we were married during Hurricane Gloria. One of the few hurricanes to hit Massachusetts, we had no power and roads were closed, but that did not matter. We were determined to get married.

After hours and hours of practice we just did not work ever well together. We constantly fell and this was Germany in April, the water was really cold and so was the air. Even for a girl from Canada. I went to the show directors and asked to be removed from the act. They said no and explained that they believed we could work it out and we did. We had a wonderful performance on opening press day and both being so excited it led to our 1st kiss.

Over the next 5 months we became best friends performing together and traveling around Germany and surrounding countries. Then our contracts ended, it was time to return home. Steve had already decided to take an extra month and backpack around Europe. At the last minute, he asked me to join him and I did not even think twice.

So for 30 days we traveled by train, slept in youth hostels, and visited 11 countries. Traveling north to Ireland and Holland and then south through Italy and Greece. All of our ski friends said that if we made

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Several years later we moved to Florida and performed at Cypress Gardens. I skied at the gardens for about 7 years and Steve skied for about a year. He then got into real estate and after my skiing, I joined him as his assistant and we were delighted to be working to together again. We have one son who is married and we have two wonderful grandchildren.

We are together every day, 24 hours a day and would not change a thing, we love being together.

Recently, though, our love has grown to new depths. Six days before Christmas I had emergency surgery for a large mass in my abdomen. It turned out to be ovarian cancer. Steve has been my everything. When your husband has to do everything for you it really creates a bond that is unexplainable. So with 2018 here, we hold each other tighter than before and start chemo with the understanding that our love for each other and our love for God will get us through the months ahead.

I am sure our relationship will grow even stronger and I am sure he will love me with or without hair this Valentine’s Day.

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Life must be rich and full of loving--it’s no good otherwise, no good at all, for anyone.

Jack Kerouac, Selected Letters, 1940-1956

Thank you to everyone who sent us their story!

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Michelle & James Rozar I was pregnant (due any day) and I had a 2-year old and a 4-year old in my basket at the grocery store when a woman stopped me to tell me that it will get easier. I must have looked rough because she had a look of pity on her face! She then said to me, God is going to send you a husband when he knows you are ready. I immediately cried. My children’s father was an abuser. Of me, and of drugs. She didn’t know that. I left that grocery store that day feeling hopeful that I was still worthy of true love.

I had my daughter, my abuser left and I began healing. 3 months went by and a coworker, a man whom I trained at our job with (while I was 8 months pregnant), started a casual conversation, but I had no interest in anyone at that time. Considering my 2-year old, 4-year old and a newborn, where we both suffered complications during birth, I had zero interest.

Anyways, he was leaving to go to the gym one day when I asked him to find out the monthly rate for me. I had never stepped foot in a gym but felt like it was time.

He came back and offered a free pass as his guest and as hesitant as I was, I went. A conversation about our life quickly turned into

more and more conversation. We clicked and immediately became great friends. He gave me advice and I helped him with some things he was dealing with. Our friendship quickly turned into a crazy love. We moved in together within 6 months and have been happily married ever since. My husband has adopted my 3 children and this year their names are due to be changed to match the man who has raised them and loved them since they were toddlers and an infant. I know my story isn’t a glamorous one but I feel like it’s a story of hope. We were truly matched perfectly and I often think about the day at the grocery store when the woman spoke to me and made me realize I still deserve a real love. We have 5 children. He has 2 that I’ve helped raise since they were toddlers and our 3. Ages 9,10,10,11,13 and my goodness we are blessed.

I might add that we applied for a marriage license and because he just couldn’t wait to marry me, we got married on a whim while I was at work one day. We didn’t have much family so planning a wedding was silly. We are coming up on our 10th Anniversary next year and want to have a vow renewal so that is something exciting for us!

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Cameron and Torin Crittenden Torin and I met at Theatre Winter Haven during opening night of Almost, Maine. We talked about his upcoming role as Elvis in Million Dollar Quartet at TWH and found out that we both worked downtown - I, at Andy Thornal Company and he, at Carlton Music. Shortly before Christmas that year, he came into Andy Thornal’s to buy gifts (or so he said) and found me at the jewelry counter where I worked. He continued coming into the store during his lunchbreaks and would bring me coffee or chai tea from Richard’s and pretty soon, I was aware of his hot pursuit. New Year’s Eve, he asked to show me around downtown after I got off

work that day. I had just moved to Winter Haven the year before so I was pretty unfamiliar with the hotspots. He showed me the shops and restaurants and we found a plain white painted WH Rock and decided to sign our names on it. He took me to the top of the parking garage where we hid our rock and that day was the start of our love story. We started dating shortly after and in July of 2017, Torin proposed to me at the top of the parking garage under a picture perfect rainbow. We got married at Capernaum Lakeside Lodge in Lake Wales on December 9th, 2017 and we could not be happier to begin 2018 as newly weds!

Beth Koon Love the One You’re With (Especially With Yourself)!

There is a major difference between being “alone” and being “by yourself.” I am a single, middleaged white-collar professional who has enjoyed (and sometimes merely endured) romantic relationships over the years. I’ve been engaged to marry three times, but never made it down the aisle. God intervened and saved me from my mistakes, just in time, every time!

Does that make me a failure? I don’t think so…

Currently, there are no romantic interests in my life. Does that define me? No! I lead a very purposeful, productive and happy life in my profession and in my community. What keeps me happy and satisfied? My work, great family and great friends!

It’s my “attitude of gratitude” that helps me to love me. Yes, I am interested in dating and will celebrate the lucky man with whom havenmagazines.com

I will share my life.

Many say that the key to a great romance is one’s own positive self-perception. If one doesn’t love oneself, then who else will? One’s own outlook on life starts with self as well. When looking in the mirror, what do you say to yourself?

What are you grateful for at night and who is responsible for the things in which you are grateful?

It’s crucial to keep a positive selfview. When the proverbial glass is half-empty, a single person will feel “alone.” When that glass is half-full, the single person will celebrate being “by myself.” When one has a reason to get out of bed in the morning, one tends to like him/herself better than the person with no direction in life. I know me better than anyone else, so I can please me better than anyone else. I look forward to the day when this is enhanced by a special gentleman and remain content in the meantime.

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Jody & Scott Moreen I was one of those college hopefuls back in the Spring of 1973. At the encouragement of my parents I filled out several college applications and every afternoon I nervously went out to my mailbox to check to see if any college letters had arrived. The wait by the mailbox was agonizing for this northwest suburban gal.

I was a decent student but would not have considered myself by any means an academic. I often think my high school educated parents were much more interested in me getting my “MRS” degree and finding a nice promising educated young man, than setting their sites on me finishing school with a distinguished degree. I did not do well on my college entrance exams so I was nearly convinced no private college would accept me. And then the long awaited letter came from Chicago, Illinois.

I shook as I opened it slowly and I read with disbelief the first line, “Congratulations on your admission to North Park College!”

I had to re-read it again to allow the reality to sink in. I was giddy with excitement and disbelief as I dreamed about my college days ahead and over stuffed my bags and suitcases in preparation.

I arrived in the Windy City, oblivious to what awaited this 5 foot 2 inch suburban brown eyed girl about to embark on a whirlwind journey through academics, elevated trains, biting winter winds, deep dish pizza, Cubs baseball games and true love. Little did I know that the man of my dreams was also arriving at college from the western suburbs of Chicago.

In the winter of our freshman semester a fellow classmate connected us, shouting our introductions over the noisy fans cheering at our college gymnasium at a Vikings basketball game. I don’t remember being head-overheels meeting him to begin with.

He towered over me with his 6 foot 4 stance and gorgeous hazel green eyes, but all I could think of was my taller college girl friends repeating to me to “leave the tall guys alone for us” attitudes and their “handsoff” glares at me if I showed up with one. But my heart skipped a beat when Scott asked to walk me back to my college dormitory.

I did not hesitate, but blushed a crimson red as I said “Yes.” We sat in the dormitory lounge for hours

and chatted with one another. As we were showing each other some family pictures and our driver’s license photos from our wallets, we were surprised to discover that we both were born the same week in January 1955. In my high school days I had dated some fellows but all my dates were younger than I, so was pleased to meet this “older” guy who barely made it by 4 days, but nonetheless he was older. We had a pleasant visit and I wondered if we would see one another again when he left my dormitory that night with no invitation for a future date. My heart sank. But the next day, by surprise, I caught on to his cleverly thought out plan to meet up again. Unknown to me he had “stolen” my college meal ticket card during our visit and it was mandatory to have a meal ticket to gain entrance into the cafeteria.

He had left me a cute hand written note on our dorm message board that we gals glanced at whenever we entered or left the dorm. His small note simply read “Are you missing your meal ticket?? Meet me by the entrance to the cafeteria at 8AM- I think I may have found it.” ( with a smiley face symbol and signed, Scott ) This began our four year courtship that morning over bacon, eggs, toast and Folger’s coffee. To my parent’s surprise we both finished our 4 years and earned our Bachelor’s degrees. I was the first in my family to get a college diploma. And YES, I also earned my “MRS” degree in August which thrilled both my parents. We got engaged over a slice of Uno’s deep dish pizza, a John Denver concert and an “el” ride through the loop. I am happy to say that my taller girlfriends forgave me for marrying a tall guy and they fell in love and married the men of their dreams, and yes, they were shorter guys, nonetheless.

We just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary this past August and we not only rejoiced over our many happy memories through the years, but that our 3 sons all chose to attend and graduate from our alma mater, North Park University, in the Windy City. And one of them also met the girl of his dreams there, his future wife, over Chicago deep dish pizza.

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Kim & Mike Pickett

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The Meeting ---

The Proposal---

My husband, Mike and I met fairly young. We both lived in small towns twenty miles apart. I was fifteen, had a couple “boyfriends,” but wasn’t allowed to date until I neared sixteen. In February, three months before I turned sixteen, my cousin gave me a call. We were close friends, and she had been dating a guy that lived out of town.

Neither one of them drove, and they had met through a basketball game between churches. Her boyfriend just happened to have a friend who drove. They concocted a plan that they would set this friend up with someone my cousin knew in her town. I was actually the one she thought of second. I had just had a bad breakup, (the way a fifteen year old sees it!) and wasn’t too keen on the idea of meeting anyone. Meanwhile, this friend of his, “Mike” was also hesitating as he hadn’t really dated, and didn’t have the confidence to do so. He was in his senior year, and stayed busy enough as it was. But, my cousin’s boyfriend persisted. It was his only chance at a ride to see his girlfriend, as this friend, “Mike” had wheels! Saturday came around, and finding himself bored, Mike made the call, and the two jumped in the car and headed out of town.

I also found myself bored on that Saturday. And, although nervous, decided to jump on my bicycle and make the three mile ride into town to meet this guy. Well, Mike was shy, but we hit it off, and by the end of the night I just knew this was the one! And, I was right. Two and a half years later, when I was just eighteen, and he was twenty we were married. That wedding day happened nearly thirty-nine years ago. We went through many hardships, job layoffs, a plant closure, medical issues. Then, a move 1,100 miles to a paradise called Florida. And, here we are. The icing on the cake is our four wonderful adult children, Christopher, April, Bethany and Alyssa. And, our four beautiful grandchildren, Taylor, Jameson, Dexter, and Owen. Life just doesn’t get any better. We were meant to be together, and we are so blessed.

God is good.

After nearly two years of dating, Mike and I started dreaming of a future together. We talked about a family to come, and already had a name picked out for our first child.

If it were to be a boy, he would be little Christopher Michael. I spent hours pouring over Bride magazines and dreaming of the things to come! We looked at engagement rings, and I picked out what I liked. I believe Mike had laid it away, and made payments. At the time of our proposal, we lived in Ohio. It was 1978. Christmas was coming, and I hoped that he would pick the holidays to propose, Christmas Eve, ideally. After a busy Christmas season, we planned to spend some time at my house Christmas Eve, and then head back to his place for the larger part of the evening. I was so hoping he would ask me to marry him that night! We had been out shopping all day, eagerly picking out gifts for our loved ones on our meager incomes. The snow outside was getting heavier the later into the evening it crept. We visited with my family, and I wondered when, or ‘if’ we would be heading out due to the weather. The news was reporting bad roads, and I feared that my dream of a Christmas eve proposal was dwindling. Money was tight, but had he managed to get the ring out of layaway in time, it would be back at his house, I assumed, and we needed to get there to see my wish fulfilled! I was almost in tears when we decided that there was no way we could head back, just too dangerous. To my surprise, Mike pulled a black velvet box out of his pocket. He got down on his knee there in my living room.

And, he placed that beautiful, yet dainty diamond ring on my finger.

A fairy tale come true that was matched only by the wedding held the following July. That was over thirty-nine years ago, and although I thought I could not love him more than on that night, time has proved me wrong. He is my soulmate, my best friend, and the love of my life.

Mike, I am thankful everyday that you are mine. I love you so much.

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Blair Updike Painting Florida’s History

Local artist Blair Updike has a love for Lake Wales, the place she calls home.

The Florida culture from cowboys and Seminoles to modern day authors inspires her to illuminate the captivating history of the region with every stroke of her brush.

Blair, an 8th generation Floridian, grew up in Lake Wales, attending All Saints Academy. Creativity a natural resource from within Blair, she was always drawing and painting, remembering her first painting, she said, “I do remember doing my first painting. I think I did a summer art camp probably with Connie Christoph who taught at Hillcrest here and I painted a horse in acrylic or something.” Blair recounted with a chuckle, “I was always drawing or painting from early on, I’d do these whole scenes where it was like the landscape with all different kind of trees, a waterfall, and squirrels, and otters. Everywhere there could be an animal in the earth or sky, it was in there.”

Attending Stetson University, Blair first chose Art as her major, eventually switching to English. “I kind of put down the painting for years,” she explained, saying that she worked for her family’s company Peterson Industries in Lake Wales.

“When my youngest child was two, I had a picture of her that I thought was really cute and I wanted to make a painting of it,” remarked Blair,

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of how it happens. I can’t just do landscapes, I have to like nerd out on something.”

Blair now homeschools her two girls and works as the Clerk for Highland Park where she lives and has a studio.

Though she can paint with watercolor and sculpt, she primarily works with oil paints.

Pointing to a painting on the wall of Mike Osceola, Blair said that he is sort of a muse of hers and has sat for her a number of times. He is the descendant of the war Chief Osceola, Blair explained, who led a Seminole resistance in the Second Seminole War. “He looks a lot like the original Osceola and plus the Seminoles are such flashy dressers which is awesome.”

Her stunning paintings hang on the walls of her studio with beautiful handpicked frames, some antique, some custom from a local Lake Wales framer, and some wholesale, with pieces she’s working on in line to be completed. In the living room of her studio space, beside her easel lays a palette caked with layers of paint from paintings passed, looking like a piece of art itself. It was a testament to the hours of work she puts into this gift that seems to come naturally to the artist.

Her work isn’t caged in by one genre.

Blair does many portraits, some commissioned and some that catch her eye, landscapes, sunsets, still life’s–a little bit of everything. She doesn’t have a favorite painting either, “You kind of love it while you’re working on it and once it’s done, it’s over with and you’ve moved on,” she reflected.

With an array of subjects donning her work, I asked about what she chooses to paint. “I mostly do Florida cultural and landscape themes just because I feel like it’s beautiful and the cultural aspect is something that needs a little more attention. We, I kind of think, don’t know who we are anymore and I’d rather reflect something that’s a little authentic about Florida, than just to do the pretty scenes. It’s good to get some of the Florida cowboys in there sometimes and Seminoles and I’ve done some paintings of authors.”

She laughingly commented, “I force people to learn along with me is kind

Constantly evolving, Blair is currently working on painting from memory.

In Italy last Spring, Blair met a group from Boston that she stays in touch with, saying, “I sent four panels up for an event they had last week.

Something went wrong with the first two panels so the second two I just completely made up from my head and just painted them with no reference or anything. It kind of set me free to be able to just make stuff up.”

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evening, Blair tries to remember what she saw from a scene and will come back to the studio and paint it from memory, “It’s the difference between observing something and finding it, I guess, in your own head. Really, it’s not necessarily so much about paintings or creating so much as it is about learning. I guess, I’m directed by what I’m interested in learning now.”

With multifaceted subjects and genres of her work, I asked Blair what artists she admires or finds inspiring. She noted Quang Ho, David Leffel, and Sherrie McGraw as modern artists that she appreciates and named Spanish Impressionist painter, Sorolla as an incredible inspiration.

Outside of painting, Blair likes to cook and garden, but says painting has been more of her focus lately. “I read a lot, probably too much,” she chuckled about her love of books. She loves novels and poetry, naming Henry Miller as a favorite author.

Blair says the community is a huge supporter of her work, keeping her busy with commissions and buying her work so fast that she can’t keep enough in her studio. You can follow Blair’s work, buy some of her paintings, or commission her when she has the time, by following her Facebook page, Blair Updike Art, @bupdikeart.

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Stage Reading of The Old Settler at Theatre Winter Haven Theatre Winter Haven will be putting on a stage reading of The Old Settler

by John Henry Redwood, directed

by Tony Murvin on February 28th.

You may recognize director Tony Murvin’s name from directing his first production with Theatre Winter Haven last year in the stage reading of Fences. Tony, who was born and raised in Winter Haven, began doing theatre at Theatre Winter Haven when he was only 16. “I was always involved with theatre, but that’s kind of where my passion was born, is at Theatre Winter Haven,” he explained.

fact that it has two strong female characters in it. As a director and as an artist, in general, I’m drawn to things that have very strong female characters in them especially when it has very strong female African American characters.”

Back for his second stage read, Tony is bringing his passion to The Old Settler on the Theatre Winter Haven stage.

Tony recalls seeing this production several years ago, saying, “There was one night where I was on tour myself and I couldn’t sleep. I got up and was watching PBS and there was a production of it on PBS starring Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen who are two of my favorite actresses.”

“The older sister Bess [short for Elizabeth] allows her sister Quilly to come live with her and she also takes in a young man as a border to also help with the cost of the rent for the apartment,” relayed Tony. Elizabeth is fifty-five, her sister Quilly, fifty-three, and the gentleman named Husband is in his 20’s. Though Elizabeth is twice his age, “They [Husband and Elizabeth] develop a relationship with each other.”

“It was brilliant, I absolutely loved it,” he expressed, continuing, “I always knew that it was something that I wanted to direct because of the

When asked what characteristic and attributes he was looking for in his cast of 3 women and 1 man, Tony responded, “All of these characters, especially the three female characters, I pretty much fell in love with them. So, as far as what I’m looking for, I don’t know. I’ll know it when I see it when I have that actor in the room with me and they’re doing their monologue or they’re reading sides from the play itself and just how they take direction.”

The story of The Old Settler revolves around early 1940’s Harlem, New York. “It’s a story about two sisters with some animosity and distance between them because of something that has happened in their life,” he remarked.

Finishing his thought, Tony said, “I can only speak for myself as a director, there’s something for me that clicks with that performer, and I’ll have that moment where I can say to myself, okay this person is my Quilly.”

The set will be minimal, music stands for the actors to have their lines on, chairs, and “maybe one or two things to symbolize the fact that the story takes place in an apartment, but that’s basically it,” said the director, continuing, “The actors themselves will wear costumes similar to what people would have worn during that time.”

Tony observed, “It’s a story about relationships and families.”

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With the importance placed on a strong delivery from the actors as opposed to a large intricate set, Tony said, “Most of it is a lot of rehearsal from the actors because even though they don’t have the lines memorized, they do have to be very comfortable with it especially with some of the blocking that I am doing.”

What can the audience expect to come away with from this stage read of The Old Settler? “I hope they take away from this that things aren’t always what they seem. We have a tendency especially in relationships with family members,” he paused, “we tend to see things in very different ways,” the director said thoughtfully.

Using this stage read as an example, he concluded his thought, “It’s not until you actually talk that you realize that you need to look at this through the other person’s eyes.”

To find out more information on the production of The Old Settler or purchase tickets, visit Theatre Winter Haven’s website, http://www. theatrewinterhaven.com or give them a call at (863) 294-7469.

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4th Annual CommunityFest and Taste of Winter Haven

The Winter Haven Chamber is bringing the business and civic communities together to put on two fantastic events on the same day for the Chain of Lakes city. The community will be out in force to enjoy a day of family, food and fun on March 3rd for the 4th annual Community Fest Winter Haven and Taste of Winter Haven. In support of their community, Citizens Bank & Trust is the headline sponsor for the events and has been for the last four years.

Community Fest will be a day of free family fun from 11 to 4, rain or shine, in Central Park and Virginia Miller Park.

“Our aim is to pack the park with activities and fun things for families to do,” said Winter Haven Chamber President, Katie Worthington.

Some of the activities to be enjoyed include Heartland Church bringing two bounce houses, there will also be an obstacle course, inflatable games, jugglers, stilt walkers, magicians, a balloon artist, face painting, washer toss, bean bag toss, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga and more. With so many free, fun things to do for the family

sun, grab a babysitter and head to the adult fun at Taste of Winter Haven.

and the chamber’s partnership with principals at Winter Haven schools to promote the event by getting flyers out to around 8,000 kids, this popular event draws in between 6,000 to 8,000 attendees each year.

The chamber closes the roads around the chamber building and holds it on the chamber property from 6 to 9.

You must be 21 or older to attend the Taste of Winter Haven and of course, drink responsibly. Tickets are $35 for all you can eat or drink and the event is capped at 500 people, selling out each year, so get your tickets now!

There will be craft vendors and small businesses set up in booths as well, selling products or sponsoring activities.

Katie spoke about the goal the chamber has for the event, remarking, “The primary focus is activities and the opportunity for the community, both the business community, civic groups and churches to have a fun family-focused day in the park.”

Katie described the event saying, “We invite restaurants, craft beer, and wine to come and set up booths.”

The companies with booths are essentially sponsors of the event according to the chamber president.

They don’t pay to be a part of the event but provide all of the samples for the attendees.

“I think it’s just great to have a festivalstyle day that everyone can come out and enjoy. It’s open to everyone in Winter Haven and beyond in Polk County,” said Katie, adding, “It really is focused on getting everybody out, enjoying a great day in Winter Haven and really focusing on bringing the community together.”

Budweiser, Bernie Little Distributors, and Grove Roots Brewing Company have signed on to provide beer for the evening and the roster of restaurants will have your mouth watering too. So far, local favorites Gourmet Goodies, Ovation Bistro & Bar, Tam’s Classic Catering, Tallulah’s Table by the Sea,

Once you’ve worn out the kids with a day packed full of activities in the

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Richard’s Fine Coffee, San Diego’s Mexican Grill and Tempo 1930 have signed up to provide a “taste” of Winter Haven. The chamber advised that they are looking for more vendors to participate if interested.

If you would like to volunteer, be a general sponsor or set up a booth at community fest, contact the chamber through their website. The fee to set up a booth is only $25.

Also, be sure to contact the chamber if you are interested in volunteering to assist in setting up and cleaning up after Taste of Winter Haven or to serve the craft beer and wine.

Restaurants and caterers can sign up to sponsor Taste of Winter Haven by providing a “taste” for the event.

There is no cost to the restaurant to participate, but they are responsible for providing the “taste.” Additional sponsorships and logoed item sponsorships are also available. www.winterhavenchamber.com Phone Number: 863-293-2138

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

The Country Club of Winter Haven Executive Chef Ross Ruffino along with his team are bringing a taste of fine dining to The Winter Haven Country Club. Chef Ross is originally from Chicago moving to Florida about 8 years ago to take a job as the chef for a restaurant group in Gainesville. Cooking is in Chef Ross’s lineage he explained. “My dad was an executive chef for 40 years, my uncle was an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, and my mom was a corporate F & B (food and beverage) trainer for Marriott. So the joke is, I was born on a hot plate, I grew up in a hospitality family with hospitality siblings”

members for 20, 30, 40 years so it’s got a very down-home atmosphere.

It’s a great place for them to come out and socialize with people they grew up at the club with.”

Chef Ross invited Haven out to get a taste of what they have to offer.

The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building standing amongst the oaks, pines, palms, and green golf courses of the club. The renovations done due to the damage caused by Irma were phenomenal.

Though I’m not sure what the space looked like prior, the design of its current state left a want for nothing. A sleek, upscale design with copper and carbon accents, dark wood tables, and dark leather chairs, it exudes luxury.

Chef Ross comes from a fine dining background, previously working at Sea Island in Georgia and as chef de cuisine at the Casa Monica in St. Augustine. He is taking his fine dining background and creating a special culinary experience for the members of The Country Club of Winter Haven.

Chef Ross prepared several dishes for us to try. First up was The Whole Tom–a mouthwatering sandwich comprised of turkey, arugula, caramelized apples, lingonberry aioli on a telera roll. The chef shared his excitement for this particular menu item saying, “It’s like Thanksgiving on a bun, it’s crazy good. I’ve taken that sandwich with me wherever I’ve gone. It’s just one of those things that so near and dear to me and close to home, I have to have it with me wherever I go. It’s kind of one of my guilty pleasures.” He continued, “It reminds me of home. My dad was a chef and both sides of my grandparents were immigrants and so food was very important to us as a family and it’s one of those things that just kind of reminds me of my childhood.”

Giving some background on the history of the country club, Chef Ross explained that there has always been a restaurant, “In one form or fashion,” at the club. At The Country Club of Winter Haven, previously Lake Region Yacht and Country Club, the restaurant was originally located in a building across from where it is currently. They moved it to the current building 4 to 5 years ago according to the chef, “To clear space for what’s coming in the future–a new clubhouse.”

“We suffered some pretty catastrophic damage from Hurricane Irma so they actually just completely renovated the dining area,” he said.

“It’s got a really nice, new feel to it. I think the future here is pretty amazing. We have an opportunity to do something special with the food and the service. I originally came down this way as an opportunity to provide what I thought could be the best dining establishment between Tampa and Orlando and I think we’re working towards that.”

I don’t know why this sandwich isn’t made at every restaurant in the country, it is seriously that good.

As if it couldn’t get any better, there were two more stand–out dishes to try–filet mignon with bourbon and bacon Brussel sprouts and a green peppercorn sauce on the top and pork osso buco, brown butter pumpkin ravioli, and rosemary demi with Brussel sprouts.

The restaurant was previously called The Crow’s Nest, but with the current rebrand going on, they have yet to settle on a new moniker for the eatery.

Where to start? The presentation alone was worth an award. The filet was plated beautifully with floral garnishes on top. The chef described how he cooks the sauce that accompanied the Brussel sprouts, “Basically I just bring in really, really,

The restaurant is exclusive to club members, the chef remarking, “A lot of our membership have been

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good maple syrup and then we just cook it down with Jim Beam and it just turns out perfect. The Brussel sprouts are cooked in the Jim Beam maple syrup and a little bit of Nueske’s bacon which is a nice smoked bacon, and it’s just primo.” The flavors just worked together, the sweet sauce, the fresh sprouts, and smoky bacon–simply amazing. The filet itself could have been cut with a butter knife, cooked to pink perfection, devoid of the need for salt and pepper. You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten Executive Chef Ross Ruffino’s filet mignon.

The peppercorn sauce also can’t be understated. Whole peppercorns on top added a nice spice to it all.

What makes the steaks so good at The Country Club of Winter Haven?

“We dry age all of our own meats.

We do a Delmonico, a ribeye, New York strip, and a filet mignon that we do 28-day in-house ages on,” the chef explained.

The pork osso buco was just as tender and flavorful, but the brown butter pumpkin ravioli were my favorite part of that dish. The brown butter and pumpkin tasted almost like their own dessert but paired with the ravioli and a bite of osso buco it was a meal like none I’ve ever had.

Chef Ross won’t take all the credit for these works of culinary art, however.

He credits Brandy Booth, the club’s F & B Manager, who has been doing a fantastic job running the front of the house there for 16 years, as well as his sous chef, Mateo Huerta who has followed him around the state for the last five years, and the pastry chef Rachel Bibby who according to Chef Ross, makes all her own bread for dinner service and a different dessert every night. “I’m very fortunate to have the people around me that I do because I’m only as good as they are,” said the chef.

Due to the out-of-this-world quality of food, the chef recommends that members make reservations for Valentine’s Day quickly. If you are not a member, guests are welcome with members, and if you are interested in becoming a member, all information can be found on the club’s website, www.ccofwinterhaven.com.

Address: 4200 Country Club Rd S, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Phone: (863) 324-6666

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Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 325-8783 Beijingfl.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 355 Havendale Blvd Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 965-9688

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WORDS Sally Del Castillo

PHOTOGRAPH Sunny Bennett

THIS IS HOW WE ROLL We just landed back in Winter Haven. Nando and I flew from Florida to NY and drove another one of our vintage Airstreams down here to the farm. We froze most of the way down, surrounded by a bunch of snowbirds in their RV’s doing the same southbound scramble. Nando was white knuckling it most of the way. The conditions were pretty darn bad a lot of the time. Our trailers were like a bunch of sleds on ice. Whew, it was grueling.

As our 31 foot, 1974, Silver Bullet started to shed its layers of snow and ice we were losing our fur coats and Carharts too. I’d say probably by South Carolina you could actually read the writing on the trailer. Looking through a thin white film of road salt and dust you could just make out enough to see our logo and read, “Follow Us on Instagram.”

This particular Airstream is a “Mobile Pop Up Shop”.

It’s our super custom boutique on wheels made by us for us.

In the 90’s, Nando bought the Airstream on a whim after seeing it parked in a lot off of Highway 27. He lived in it while modeling and acting out in LA for a summer and camped in it often. It had been sitting unused for about 10 years. One day, in 2012, I looked at it and a light went on in my head.

I said, “Nando, we can renovate that thing and turn it into a store and start selling artisan goods from Colombia.” He laughed at me first thinking it was a crazy idea but, my husband usually ends up going with my gut on stuff like this. We had been tossing around the idea of a brick and mortar but, couldn’t decide on a location. A couple of weeks later, we found ourselves pulling up the dated flooring and sitting in the trailer drawing a layout and deciding where the cash wrap (point of sale) would be.

When we decided to move the Airstream from where it was parked for almost a decade, it woke up just like a hibernating bear. That is the indestructible reputation Airstream has built.

We pulled it to a good working space on level ground and gutted it almost completely. Nando re-plumbed and rewired what was needed throughout the trailer. We cleaned ceiling to floor and slapped on a fresh coat of white paint.

We even painted the bathroom sink and some old fixtures. Once we had committed, we were surprised at how quickly we could actually execute this transformation and what a difference a little havenmagazines.com

TLC would make. Keep in mind, we do have background and experience with doing this type of work so it was not our first rodeo.

We sourced some lightweight bamboo flooring and installed it with pliable vinyl baseboards.

We were grateful to have some help from my parents too. Dad designed custom stainless steel countertops and helped execute the build out. My mom cleaned a lot of the original light fixtures and details. She is magic with making old look new.

Next stop… Ikea! Ikea and tiny space outfitting is a match made in heaven. We found metal shelves meant for the garage that we were able to retrofit into clothing and accessory racks. Also, full-length mirrors that Nando bolted on to the walls, along with an awesome fold out couch! Final touches of cowhides, carpet runners, vintage leather horse harnesses and cow horns iced the cake. I’m a big lighting freak so we lit that baby up with tons of lights, mostly LED, to conserve the battery.

I set to work on Mod Podging maps onto Styrofoam mannequin heads as a nod to our travel theme. We also made custom curtains. Nando did a bunch of exterior body and window repair work.

He greased the bearings and put in new trailer brakes with new tires. Safety is just as important as appearance. Then the mobile pop up shop was wrapped with decals inside and out sporting our name and branding. Catch us popped up to see more details.

The bags and accessories are sourced from Colombia, South America. Nando’s father is from there. We travel to small villages and buy the goods directly from the local artisans that make them. In the shop, there is video running of us traveling through Colombia and footage of the actual artisans making the goods.

What we have figured out is we let the customers tell us what they want, by what they buy. As a result, we have gotten somewhat away from bags and are geared more towards apparel and travel accessories. The business over the past 6 yrs has morphed, in a good way! It has become a Lifestyle Brand. Unlike our product mix, the one thing that hasn’t had to be edited is the trusty old Airstream.

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the fact that he grew up pulling a horse trailer with thoroughbreds in it! The difference about this trailer is that nothing is alive in it other than sometimes a little lizard will tag along off the farm!

We love popping up in Lakeland and at different markets in Central Florida. The Airstream is quite an experience and conversation piece that our customers enjoy...just as much as we do.

We were recognized and featured in Country Living Magazine, which was a real honor and payoff from all the hard work. If you can dream it up, establish a budget and make a sound plan, you can do it! My dad always says, “The hardest part is getting started”. We were one of the original Airstream mobile boutiques in the USA. #thisishowweroll www.winnerhaven.com l www. delcastillobagcompany.com Email: winnerhaven@gmail.com Insta/FB: winnerhaven l delcastillobagcompany We are Nando & Sally Del Castillo. Style Ambassadors, Trend Hunters and Model Citizens.

As a husband and wife team, we do anything and everything we can that deals with Design.

Our work is strenuous and humbling but the payoff is huge. We get to have fun doing it together, while leaving behind a stylish mark for others to enjoy. Between the two of us we have 35 years racked up in just the fashion industry alone. Through his modeling career Nando has worked with the highest designers in Paris, Milan and New York. I went to Kent State University for Fashion Design and Merchandising. We’ve worked in front of and behind the camera. When it comes to Style, Fashion, Set Dressing & Function we get it and know how it works. We are also huge advocates of travel, experience and statement graphic T’s. They represent where you are from, where you’ve been and where you are going.

In addition to apparel we decorate and design boutique hotels, mansions and tiny houses.

We’re based out of Winter Haven, (where Nando grew up), and Upstate NY, which is where we do the majority of our film work.

Winter Haven has a magnetic pull so NY sees us less and less. We are here to share with Y’all some of what we think are stylish insider design ideas and fun side stories/adventures that happen along the way. Thanks for following along! Xo Sally & Nando DC

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WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Tara Crutchfield

Davidson of Dundee Davidson of Dundee–a time capsule for both the factory’s authentic 1960’s style and the delectable taste of sweet Florida treats. Known for their selection of citrus candy, chocolates, jellies, and marmalades, Davidson’s celebrated their 50th anniversary just last year, having opened their doors in 1967.

I spoke with the owner of Davidson’s of Dundee, Tom Davidson to learn the story of how the candy factory came to be. Tom spoke about his grandparents, relaying,“They lived on a road in Winter Haven where they had lots of orange groves behind them so they would use those oranges and make some good stuff that way.”

“It was like a special treat because it was right after the Great Depression so times were pretty tough,” he said about the citrus candies his grandparents would make.

Tom’s father Glen who got to enjoy these citrus confections, grew up in Winter Haven, attending Winter Haven High School. After school, he flew dive bombers in the Navy during World War II. Following the Navy, Glen worked for Sunline Candy Company in St. Louis where the candy Pixy Stix originated from.

Tom told a story about when his father worked for Sunline, looking to develop new products.

His father attended Rotary Club with a friend that worked for Tums, the antacid and heartburn medicine company. They began talking about making Pixy Stix in a tablet like Tums medicine.

Tums allowed them to use their machines to attempt this. This is where the candy SweeTARTS was born.

Tom’s father left Sunline and came to Dundee where he built the candy factory in 1967, giving visitors a taste of Florida ever since. “We’ve got 134 marmalade and jelly flavors and about 128 of the

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citrus candies and chocolate items,” relayed Tom. When you visit Davidson’s you can take guided tours of their factory where you can see their marmalades and jellies filling jars and coming down the converter belt to be labeled or take a peek at the candy side. I took the tour with guide Val Hartman where I learned how their famous candies are made–the old-fashioned way.

“We still cook things the same way as we did back in the day, in 1967, in the copper kettles and stirred with wooden paddles,” Val said.

The jelly candy is cooked until it reaches a temperature of 225 degrees. Paper is then put down on marble tables with a frame laid on top.

Once the candy reaches the desired temperature, they pour it into the frame to set and cool. Val explained the purpose behind using marble tables and copper kettles–the kettles cook the candy evenly and the marble allows it to cool quicker.

Once cooled and set, the candy is cut into three sections and put on a rack where is sets for another two days to gel completely. When cutting the candies, they put sugar on the table to keep it from sticking and more sugar on top. After it is cut into squares, it is sugared again, the excess is sifted off, and it is ready to be weighed, sealed in packaging for freshness, and topped with Davidson’s signature orange bow.

How much sugar does the factory go through in a week? Val pointed to a 400-pound barrel of sugar in the factory and explained that they go through two of them every week in the candy factory.

With each kettle making around 40 pounds of candy, Davidson’s makes between 1,000 and 3,000 pounds of candy per day, all by hand.

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or any of Davidson’s other flavors, rest assured that it contains the natural juice from that fruit, all from Florida. According to Val, “That’s what makes it taste so good!”

What keeps Davidson’s business going strong?

Aside from their old-fashioned, Florida fruit juice flavored candies, Tom credits his many wonderful long-term employees.

“We had a lady that worked at the counter for us and she started in 1967 and she just retired about three years or so ago,” he said. Because she had been with the company since it’s start, it wasn’t unusual for guests to recognize her from previous visits and ask to take pictures.

Tom continued, “We had one fellow that came in with his family, took the photo, and then pulled out of his wallet, a picture of when he was a 12-year-old boy with Alice, taking a picture.”

The quality of their products also draws crowds.

Tom remembers his father saying, “What we’ve got to do is make it so special and make it taste so good that people will want another one.” Tom added, “So, that’s what we’re trying to do the whole way through.”

Whether your sweetheart likes, chocolate, citrus candies, pecan logs, or peanut brittle, you’ll find a sweet symbol of your love at Davidson’s.

For Valentine’s Day, they have a candy they call “Strawberry Delicacy”, a citrus candy that is dipped in white chocolate as well as milk chocolate. I had a chance to sample one…or two… or four of the Strawberry Delicacy dipped in white chocolate and they were addicting, I was in love!

Address: 28421 HWY 27, Dundee FL, 33838 Phone: 863-439-2284 Website: https://www.davidsonofdundee.com

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PHOTOGRAPH Tara Crutchfield

DaVita Medical Group Feeling a bit under the weather and need a quick appointment or looking for a new healthcare provider? DaVita Medal Group on Cypress Gardens can help you with that. They have a doctor with rave reviews from both patients and staff.

Dr. Armando A. Doval is originally from Puerto Rico and has been with DaVita Medical Group since last August. Though he’s new to the practice, practicing medicine isn’t new to him. You might say that caring for patients runs in his blood with a father who was a physician and a mother who was a nurse.

According to the good doctor, he went to medical school in Mexico, finishing the last year in his native Puerto Rico and doing his residency in Puerto Rico as well. Throughout his schooling, he attended Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. He has experience from the Hospital de la Concepcion San German, Puerto Rico and has a certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

He graduated in 2008 and has since been in the teaching field, teaching Internal Medicine for the last 10 years while also having a private practice.

I spoke with Dr. Doval’s Nurse Administrator, Diane Grabowski, who handles the administrative side of the office. Diane also does case management and even sees patients as need with her 30 years of experience as an RN. She couldn’t speak highly enough of the doctor, expressing thoughtfully, “He has an excellent bedside manner,

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you don’t see the type of physician that he is in all doctors. He takes his time with his patients and definitely remembers everything, he’s just very thorough during his visits.” Speaking on working beside Dr. Doval, she added, “He is excellent to work with. The comradery, he trusts my opinions, I trust his opinions, and we work very well together.”

Diane gave an overview of their practice stating, “DaVita is primary care physician offices, the DaVita Medical Group, so we are under the umbrella of DaVita. Most people know DaVita as the kidney care, where you can go for dialysis.

Several years ago, DaVita started branching out and starting acquiring physician practices.”

According to Diane, DaVita acquired JSA Healthcare about 4 years ago.

Speaking about their office on Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Diane explained, “We are able, as an office, to provide complete care. We refer out when needed, but our providers try to do as much care for the patient-centered care as possible.” She elaborated that they also provide case management, following their patients in the hospital and making sure referrals get to the correct specialists for their patients.

“In office, we offer such things such as EKG’s, we can do nebulizer breathing treatments, IV antibiotics, steroids, fluids, and immunizations.

We offer a variety of services that we can treat here in the office so patients don’t have to go to the hospital,” she continued.

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only because of the vast services they provide but also because, “We definitely care about patients as if they are our family.”

As to what he’s experienced since he’s been with DaVita, Dr. Doval responded, “We’ve been very busy lately, so the community is growing. My experience, since we had a hurricane recently, we’ve had so many people from Puerto Rico coming in here lately, even from other clinics. So, it’s been growing really fast.”

Diane added to the doctor’s statement saying, “I’ve been with JSA, now DaVita, for over 4 years and when I started there were about 56 offices,” she continued, “now we’re over 80 in Florida so we’re definitely seeing a lot of growth in the Florida market.”

Diane spoke to what the future holds for their clinic with Dr. Doval at the helm, remarking, “Continued growth, and continuing to support the patients in our community. I think, with Dr. Doval here, we offer a lot to the people here in the community especially to our Hispanic patients that need a Spanish-speaking doctor.”

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Adams Estate On the water’s edge of Lake Alfred among the grand oaks and neat rows of orange trees, sits the picturesque Adams Estate. A wedding venue seemingly clipped from the pages of a storybook.

The main house’s second level boasting 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms are reserved for the bridal party. Debbie said, “The day of your wedding you can come out and bring your masseuse, bring your hair, makeup, pedicure, manicure, and we can provide champagne or light hors-d’oeuvres. You have all of this space for your bridesmaids and your bridal party to get ready for the ceremony.”

The estate is owned by brothers Bud, John and Max Strang and their sister, Eve Bass. Built by their grandmother in 1942, the estate eventually became the offices of the family grove business after her passing.

The estate also has approved caterers to serve your wedding. “We have 4 caterers that we have vetted and that we have worked with and that familiar with the property, familiar with our standards, familiar with our procedures so they are the only vendors that can provide food here on the estate,” said the general manager, continuing, “We carefully hand selected them so they can do anything from a barbecue to filet mignon. They can do a fish fry if you want a fish fry. I have one bride that wants a pizza buffet.”

Six years ago, Eve’s daughter got married at the estate where guests raved about it. They were expressing what a great professional wedding venue it would make.

The family decided to branch out into the wedding venue business and open Adams Estate. They are developing 24 for the purpose of accommodating their guests. The entire property is undergoing a large-scale renovation project. When I visited the estate there were surveyors, landscapers, painters, carpenters and cleaners passing in and out of the house all contributing to what is sure to be a stunning transformation to the already incredible property.

According to Tennick, these four specific caterers were chosen because of their ability to accommodate any wedding party’s price point and menu preferences.

Included in the rental of the estate are tables and chairs for up to 300 guests. They can also assist in helping you with the details large and small from photographers, florists, and linens for your big day with Eve remarking, “Anything that you need, we can provide for you or we have a list of people we can suggest.”

Renovations and the estate’s historical elegance aside, Adams Estate General Manager Debbie Tennick says, “The location is just the absolute icing on the wedding cake.”

Centrally located in Lake Alfred there is quick access to I-4 heading to Tampa or Orlando and downtown Winter Haven. Their location makes it perfect for destination weddings with everything Central Florida has to offer–Disney, beaches, shopping, and dining.

“The goal is just to make it as easy as possible for people coming. If they want someone to help walk them through all of it we’re there. If they’ve got it and just want to show up, that’s fine too,” said Eve.

The main house has a capacity of 300 people both inside and outside. Out the double French doors leading to the back of the property is a breathtaking newly built terrace overlooking the lake. A stunning space for an outdoor wedding, guests have the option to put a tent directly on the terrace or to the side, leaving the terrace open to the gorgeous Florida skies.

Leaving no detail unanswered for, the general manager commented, “We do offer a dayof attendant that will kind of guide you through, let you in, make sure that you everything you need up here [in the bridal suite] and through your ceremony.” Adams Estate eventually plans to have an in-house wedding planner and bridal coordinator.

How far in advance should you book? According to Debbie, the venue is heavily booked in 2019 and still has availabilities this year. She has a recommendation for brides to be, “As soon as you know that you’re going to get married, start looking online, start pulling together some resources, putting in some search criteria that you want for how many miles away, what specific things you have in mind–waterfront, beachfront, garden ceremony, and then start touring and lock down your venue first.”

“We’ll also have a wedding ceremony garden that is going to be to the left facing the terrace,” explained Tennick. She also pointed out the building, not the west side of the property which was the original boathouse.

Tennick said, “The plan for that is to be an additional venue here on the property that will be able to accommodate smaller groups.” They are hoping to hold parties of up to 100 people making it the perfect space for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, and other corporate and social events.

Eve described what makes weddings at Adams Estate such a magical experience, “I think that it’s the authentic history. It’s not someplace that’s been made to look old.”

Debbie and owner Eve Bass also remarked on the fact that a wedding party could use the boathouse for their rehearsal dinner and wedding in the main house or on the terrace, allowing for two different feels for each event, preserving the magic of the ceremony space for the day of.

Debbie added, “Everything’s original–the moldings, the doors, the floors.”

Further adding to the property to make their guest experiences that much more special Debbie expressed, “Coming soon, we’re going to have two honeymoon cottages that one will be included in the rental of the estate so that the bride and groom can stay there that evening.”

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“I think the term ‘classical southern elegance’ is overused, but they’re appropriate here because this is the real deal,” finished Eve.

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After the construction of the first two, four more are planned to be built, with the intention of having up to 28 cottages, making Adams Estate a one-stop destination venue for weddings, corporate, and social events. havenmagazines.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Presences: New Work by Yolanda Sanchez When: Feb. 01, 2018 | 12 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHHFoundation.org 50 clay targetslive auctionrafflelunch, awards, giveaways & more Chat & Chew: Live Skype with Dr. Neal Barnard When: Feb. 02, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where: Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club 2400 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven. ccbgc.com/smoke This Florida BBQ Association sanctioned event will have over 80 teams from across the country competing. Smoke on the Water is an annual competition raising funds for the Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs of Winter Haven, Haines City & Lake Wales. A day of fun, food and entertainment for all.

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

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

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

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

Where: ART/ifact 820 N Mass Ave, Lakeland.

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

Lakeland’s premier Improv Comedy Team, 2 shows.

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

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

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

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

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

You will find beautiful quilts, knitted and crocheted items, hand-made cards, stained glass, furniture, home decor and wood crafted objects, jewelry and beaded objects, yard and garden pieces, etc. Early birds will find breakfast items for sale from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Lunch is available for $5.00 starting at 11:00 AM. The Fancy Flea Pop-Up Fair When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.ioyogastudio.com

Make a Hypertufa Container When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 1-3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn how to make your own hypertufa container with master gardeners. Using a mix of cement, peat moss, and vermiculite/perlite, participants will take home a piece or art that is sure to be the highlight of your garden! This workshop will get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes. Reservations required. $25

CBGB 45th Anniversary Celebration When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 8-11 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Car Boot Sale!

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

Where: The Bike Shop of Winter Haven 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. bikeshopofwinterhaven.com Join us for one heck of a sale in the new parking lot!!!! We will have clothing, accessories, wheels, tires & more at prices you won’t believe!!!

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

Where: Ramon Theater, 15 E Wall Street, Frostproof. http://ramontheater.com Tribute to Johnny Cash

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

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

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat.

Reservations required.

Lakeland Magic vs Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario When: Feb. 03, 2018 | 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Learning Diabetes the Fun Way: Snacking & Eating Out With Diabetes When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10 Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Dr. Barnard’s “Food for Life” trainer, Kim Kirschner will lead the class. Call to register: Jennifer (863) 291-5870 Society of the Turtle Jog When: Feb. 07, 2018 | 5:15-6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

month for this food truck rally, which features about 20 food trucks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!” For the first time ever, RAIN will bring the historic album to life in its entirety for this psychedelic multimedia spectacular! This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-fornote theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles.

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

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

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

by February 1st with the name(s) of the loved one to be honored and those planning to attend. For information and to RSVP, please call (888) 728-6234 ext. 6812 or email mwelsh@cshospice.org

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

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

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

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

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Where Have You BEAN All My Life When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Beans, beans, the wonderful fruit, the more you eat, the lower your cholesterol! This February celebrate Heart Health month and have fun cooking up some bean recipes that you will be sure to love! $15

Point of View Gallery Talk: America/American When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Drawn from the permanent collections of the Polk Museum of Art and Florida Southern College, this exhibition examines the question: “What is American Art?” As the exhibition and this interactive gallery discussion will make clear, there are no easy answers. Led by Dr. Alex Rich.Space is

Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally When: Feb. 08, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. downtownlakelandfl.com Join us on the second Thursday of every

limited. RSVP by emailing Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org Free Friday Family Yoga When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 4-5 p.m.

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

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

Where: 251 Avenue A SW, Winter Haven.

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

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

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Where: Park Ave, Lake Wales. lwmardigras.com Friday February 9th, 2018: 6pm to MidnightLive Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, and 5K Run (6pm)Friday Bands:Josh Blevins BandSaturday February 10th, 2018: 11am to 11pmParade begins at 3pm. Live Music, Food Trucks, Children’s Area and Beer GardenSaturday Headliner: Tom Jackson Band Movies on the Lawn: Marvel’s Ant-Man When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

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

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

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

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

spiritually. We are excited to provide you with an opportunity to play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of excellence in the classroom, competition and life in Fire Athletics. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and to be a part of Fueling the Fire! The 2nd annual 50-shot event includes breakfast, lunch, prizes, raffles and more.

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

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

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

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. fltropics.com Pro indoor soccer

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

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

Brian Sutherland & Patty Kenoly When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 8-10:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular When: Feb. 09, 2018 | 8-10:30 p.m.

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

Purchase tickets online.

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

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

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Where: Tenoroc Shooting Sports and Training 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland. fire.seu.edu/sports/2016/11/17/fire-clubevents.aspx 50 Clay - 50 Shot Event at Southeastern University is committed to providing our 440+ student-athletes with the facilities, coaching, and training they need to be successful academically, socially, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cupid’s Craft & Vendor Fair!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You will walk away from this interactive class armed with a collection of garden inspired cocktail recipes and a whole new appreciation for the term Garden Party! $25 Neil Diamond Tribute When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 7-9 p.m.

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

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Swingtime Valentine Revue Show When: Feb. 10, 2018 | 8-10 p.m.

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

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

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

ALL IN WORKOUT. Includes cardio and strength work (seated and standing), followed by balance, mindful breathing and stretching. $7 Wine & Dine Valentine’s Day Celebration When: Feb. 12, 13 & 14 2018 | 5 p.m.

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

Make reservations online.

Yoga When: Feb. 11, 2018 | 2-3 p.m.

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

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat.

Reservations required. $10

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

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

Platform Kids!

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

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

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

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

Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City. www.polkfcs.eventbrite.com Improve your health by eating the Mediterranean way! Learn the basics of the Mediterranean diet and get ideas on what you could cook to make heart-healthy and tasty Mediterranean meals. Register online.

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

Where: Community Presbyterian Church 511 Celebration Ave, Celebration.

TheCelebrationFoundation.org Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.”Florida’s Finest Youth Orchestra”Presented by Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased in by visiting www.TheCelebrationFoundation. org or theCelebration Foundation’s office (610 Sycamore Street Suite 110 in Celebration). Tickets will beavailable at the door of each show, if the show has not sold out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Register online. In this workshop you will learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping‚ and how to incorporate the principles into your landscape.Registration is limited and required.This is a free lunch and learn workshop and lunch is provided.

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

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

Pre-registration is required. Come dressed for crafting. Cost is $20.00 payable online by credit card only or at the door by cash or check only. $20 Flat Tire Clinic! Hosted by The Bike Shop of Winter Haven When: Feb. 13, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10 Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Dr. Barnard’s “Food for Life” trainer, Kim Kirschner will lead the class. Call to register: Jennifer (863) 291-5870 For the Love of Chocolate When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Your ticket also includes a champagne toast and chocolates at the Singing Tower during

the evening carillon concert at 7:30pm. New for 2018 — two seatings! 5pm or 8pm. Space is limited and Reservations Required. $300 for 2 people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Candlelight Valentine’s Dinner When: Feb. 14, 2018 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

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

Where: True Blue Winery 600 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport.

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

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

Florida Cuisine-Quick & Healthy Meals Using Local Ingredients When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join award-winning cookbook author and celebrity chef Warren Caterson in the Outdoor Kitchen for an intimate hands-on cooking class. Learn how to create delicious meals using a variety of seafood, poultry and meat with locally grown fruits and vegetables. $45 Scotch & Cigars Under the Stars When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

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

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Paul Mazzarella. $75 Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

97.5 WPCV & Window World present “Concert for the Kids” benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital When: Feb. 15, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Where: The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. www.thepinkpiano.club Join Lakeland’s hottest Master of Ceremonies, Nick Allred for an evening of speed dating

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

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

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

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Endeavor Lunch & Learn: Suntrax and Automated Vehicle Technology When: Feb. 16, 2018 | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walk with us around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth to support the work of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul. There is no entry fee, but walkers are asked to bring a donation to support the work of the conference, which provides financial assistance to help families in need get back on the road to self-sufficiency. All proceeds will be used to help our neighbors in the Lakeland area. Free bottled water to all walkers, and free T-shirt to the first 100 registered walkers! There will be music and door prizes as well.

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

Where: W. Broadway in Fort Meade. www.facebook.com/ events/1792235111076739/ Community Yard Sale When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn the techniques and skills required to redefine your connection with nature form Richard Cleveland, the director of Earth Skills School near Asheville, North Carolina. $25 Book Store 1/2 Price Sale When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

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

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

Where: Hollis Garden 702 E Orange St., Lakeland. tropiflora.com Tropiflora is a nursery specializing in bromeliads, orchids, aroids, caudiciforms, and many other exotic plant specimens. (Be sure to show up EARLY, as they go FAST!) For more information about Tropiflora, please visit tropiflora.com.***A PORTION

OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO HOLLIS GARDEN.***Call 863.834.2280 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. gpderrydown.com The Blue A band, Dennis Fleitz, Amaris Robinson, Ronald Soto, Savannah Taylor, Grace Wardle, Catie - Charlotte Warren and Matthew Werd.Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.Adults/$10 Students/$5 An Evening with Muriel Anderson When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Muriel Anderson’s renowned guitar and harpguitar playing is highlighted by a backdrop of stunning visuals by celebrated photo-artist and cinematographer Bryan Allen. Their current show includes music from Muriel’s new release “Eclipse” together with a visual re-enactment of the solar eclipse, and then brings you with them as they journey around the world in music, stories and images. $25 Tropics vs San Diego Sockers When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 7:35 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. fltropics.com Indoor pro soccer havenmagazines.com

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

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Lady Moonbeam + CrazyMoney + Fount + Richard Sherfey When: Feb. 17, 2018 | 8-11 p.m.

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

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

Students will learn several styles of baskets. $25

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

What are your goals for the coming year?

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

FEBRUARY 19-25 President’s Day When: Feb. 19, 2018 All In Workout Ages 50+ When: Feb. 19, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

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

Volunteer Days at Sow Exotic When: Feb. 20, 2018 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribute Tuesday: Million Dollar Quartet!

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

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

Society of the Turtle Jog When: Feb. 21, 2018 | 5:15-6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat. Reservations required. $10

Florida First Detector Training Workshop When: Feb. 22, 2018 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport.

72nd Annual Tiger BBQ When: Feb. 20, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

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

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

Fourth lecture of the series: Ditch of Dreams: the Cross Florida Barge Canal, presented by Dr. Steve Noll, author, master lecturer at the University of Florida, and Florida Humanities Council Speaker. Based on the awardwinning book, this presentation examines the long and convoluted history of the attempt to cross the Florida peninsula by cutting a waterway from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico Black Education and Polk County: Rosenwald Schools When: Feb. 22, 2018 | 7 p.m.

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

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

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Jeepin’ With Judd When: Feb. 23, 24 & 25 2018 Where: Bartow, FL near the intersection of Cox Road and Ledley Wear Road., Bartow, FL near the intersection of Cox Road and Ledley Wear Road. jeepinwithjudd.com Spectators are FREE and are very much encouraged to attend, so bring the entire family! There will be bounce houses for the kids and a multitude of quality food and merchandise vendors on site. No matter if you are a seasoned Jeepin’ enthusiast or just out to see the sites, there is something for everyone!

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase.

Don’t miss your chance to win some great raffle items! From high end jeep parts and accessories, to jeep related memorabilia, there will be a ton of great prizes for everyone in your group. Check out the raffle tent the day of the event to see what is available. All proceeds benefit Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. Exercise Express Ages 50+ When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

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

EXERCISE EXPRESS.. Fun based cardio, resistance work, andcoordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7 Free Friday Family Yoga When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 4-5 p.m.

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

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

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

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event. Admission is FREE. Youth Essay Contest/Deadline When: Feb. 23, 2018 | 5 p.m.

Where: Chain ‘O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. mywinterhaven.com In celebration of Black History Month, community youth are invited to share their thoughts on his or her favorite AfricanAmerican trailblazer. This contest is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school students living in Winter Haven, FL. Prizes will be awarded to the overall 1st and 2nd place winners.Ages: 6th, 7th & 8th GradersEssay Deadline: February 23, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.Submit Essays: Chain O’ Lakes Complex (210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880) or Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center (801 Ave. T NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881) or via email at dlawrence@mywinterhaven.com Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival When: Feb. 23, 24 & 25 2018 | 6 p.m.

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

Also includes a kid’s area, food trucks, student art show, live music and more.

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

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

Please contact Grant Piche at picgra@aol.com for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

Promoting an active lifestyle, friendly competition, fellowship, health & wellness for

men & women 50 years and older. Over 100 events with over 2,000 entrants and 700 volunteers.

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

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

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

This is a free event.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.

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Polk Senior Games Opening Ceremony When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 8:40 a.m.

Where: All Saints Academy Stadium 5001 State Rd 540 W, Winter Haven. polkseniorgames.org 8:40 am Refreshments, 9 am Theme Song, Torch Walk, 9:20 am Track Meet Chain of Lakes Eggfest When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

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

Classic Car Show When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 4-8 p.m.

Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. cityoflakewales.com An Evening in Paris-The Gala When: Feb. 24, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Cost: $400 per personPolk Museum of Art’s annual black-tie benefit is also one of the best parties in Central Florida. It’s a memorable evening of dancing, socializing, and a wonderful gourmet dinner. A silent auction takes place throughout the evening, as well. Items for auction range from sports memorabilia, great vacation getaways, gourmet meals, jewelry, and more! For information on sponsorships or donations for the silent auction, please contact Pal Rivers Powell at 863.688.7743, ext. 240 or by email PPowell@PolkMuseumofArt.org.

Repticon Tampa: Wild, Wiggly & Wondrous!

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

Where: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US 301, Tampa. repticon.com/florida/tampa Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming back to Tampa with an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators. This familyoriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Guests can also shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, and small exotic animals. The doors open to the general public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, closing at 5 p.m. On Sunday, the show hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. At the door, tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are admitted free. VIP and advance tickets may be purchased from our website at http:// repticon.com/florida/tampa/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALL IN WORKOUT..Includes cardio and strength work (seatedand standing), followed by balance, mindful breathing and stretching. $7 Volunteer Days at Sow Exotic When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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

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

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

EXERCISE EXPRESS.. Fun based cardio, resistance work, andcoordination drills, (primarily seated), it will behard to realize you are working it! $7 Yoga When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Comfortable outdoor dress recommended.

Bring your own exercise mat. Reservations required. $10 Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org Join Maestro Mark Thielen to explore the life of Johannes Brahms and the experiences that surrounded his compositions. $15 The Old Settler When: Feb. 27, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Cardio, power, balance, and coordination.

Boxing is proven to enhance the function of the brain and neuromuscular system. It can be particularly helpful managing Parkinson’s Disease and promotes general physical conditioning. Go at your own pace. PS: You don’t hit people!!! $10 Plant Based Eating by the Experts Cooking Class When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Dr. Barnard’s “Food for Life” trainer, Kim Kirschner will lead the class. Call to register: Jennifer (863) 291-5870 HeartMath in the Galleries with Kelly Andrews When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

your life to help prevent this memory-sapping disorder Moonlight Market When: Feb. 28, 2018 | 6 p.m.

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

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

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

8th Annual Highwaymen Weekend Extravaganza. This event will create an amazing opportunity of a lifetime for Davenport’s residents, visitors and for anyone with admiration and respect of these incredible artists. During the early 1950’s and through the 1980’s a group of 26 African-American artists known as the “Florida Highwaymen” used vivid and bright colors to display the beautiful untouched Florida landscape. The Florida Highwaymen painted wide-bent palm trees, serene sunsets, churning oceans and bright red Poinciana trees. They painted from their garages and back yards on inexpensive Upson board and then on the weekends they traveled to sell their Highwaymen paintings to hotels, offices, businesses and individuals who appreciated the artwork for around $25 a piece. The creativity and talent of these artists has made them famous for their idyllic landscapes of rural Florida and they were inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004. The City bringing the Highwaymen Artists to Davenport. The event will start Friday, March 2, 2018 with dinner. Tickets for this event will be sold only in advance. Tickets are $50 per person. Each artist attending the dinner will bring a painting to be auctioned at the dinner and a Highwaymen Artist will be seated at each table. On Saturday, March 3, 2018 there will be a free art show open to the public. One or more of the artists will be painting at the event. The Saturday event will be held at the Community Center at 5 South Allapaha Avenue from 10am to 4pm.

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

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

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

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

Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner 5:30 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. $95 + tax + gratuity 4 Courses + Wine Pairings Call for reservations 863.229.7770 132 Ave. B. SW., Winter Haven info@nutwoodwh.com 63

SOLD HOMES

236 VERONA AVE, DAVENPORT ............................................... 11/15/2017........................ $107,000 414 TERRACE RIDGE CIR, DAVENPORT .................................... 11/27/2017.........................$113,000 413 ORCHID DR, DAVENPORT .................................................. 11/16/2017........................ $125,000 1226 HOLLY HILL RD, DAVENPORT ............................................11/17/2017........................$128,000 349 VERONA AVE, DAVENPORT .............................................. 11/20/2017........................ $128,500 130 COCO PLUM DR, DAVENPORT ...........................................11/22/2017........................$130,000 702 HIGH VISTA DR, DAVENPORT .............................................11/17/2017........................$140,000 427 KNIGHTSBRIDGE CIR, DAVENPORT .................................. 11/15/2017........................$142,000 233 BEXLEY DR, DAVENPORT ................................................... 11/16/2017........................$146,000 110 ROBBINS REST CIR, DAVENPORT .........................................12/4/2017........................ $152,000 50989 HIGHWAY 27 LOT 297, DAVENPORT ..............................12/4/2017.........................$161,000 436 ST GEORGE DR, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/29/2017........................$162,000 527 CHESHIRE WAY, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/30/2017........................ $162,500 5 ROSEWOOD DR, DAVENPORT ...............................................11/17/2017........................$163,000 549 SADDLE RIDGE DR, DAVENPORT ..................................... 11/29/2017........................$165,000 618 CORNWALLIS DR, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/30/2017........................$165,000 314 OAKPARK LOOP, DAVENPORT ............................................12/8/2017.........................$167,000 153 WHITEHALL ST, DAVENPORT .............................................. 11/15/2017........................$169,000 318 CANNA DR, DAVENPORT ................................................... 11/20/2017........................$170,000 227 WHIRLAWAY DR, DAVENPORT ............................................11/17/2017............................$171,114 1111 ROYAL RIDGE DR, DAVENPORT ...........................................11/17/2017........................ $172,000 229 CHINA BERRY CIR, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/16/2017........................ $175,000 359 SOMERSET DR, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/28/2017........................ $175,000 430 BLAKE AVE, DAVENPORT .................................................. 11/28/2017.........................$177,000 708 ELLA MAE DR, DAVENPORT ............................................... 11/15/2017........................$178,000 724 CHINA BERRY CIR, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/29/2017........................ $179,900 707 WESTWINDS DR, DAVENPORT ...........................................12/8/2017........................ $182,500 333 BURFORD CIR, DAVENPORT .............................................. 11/27/2017.........................$182,700 318 SIR PHILLIPS DR, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/30/2017.........................$187,500 722 GLENCO DR, DAVENPORT .................................................. 11/21/2017........................$189,000 1507 NORTH BLVD, DAVENPORT ...............................................11/17/2017........................$189,900 247 VICTORY AVE, DAVENPORT ............................................... 11/27/2017........................$190,000 1311 CONCH KEY LN, DAVENPORT .............................................11/17/2017.........................$191,400 122 TIVOLI CIR, DAVENPORT ...................................................... 12/7/2017........................$193,000 637 PALOMA DR, DAVENPORT .................................................. 12/7/2017........................$194,000 216 ROCHESTER LOOP, DAVENPORT ...................................... 11/24/2017........................$195,000 225 ALFANI ST, DAVENPORT ..................................................... 11/29/2017.........................$197,000 669 DURANGO LOOP ST, DAVENPORT ................................... 11/16/2017.........................$197,900 959 SANDY RIDGE DR, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/28/2017........................$198,000 702 RESERVE PL, DAVENPORT ..................................................11/22/2017........................$198,000 276 ARBOR LAKES DR, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$199,000 410 HIGH VISTA DR, DAVENPORT .............................................12/4/2017........................ $199,900 217 VICTORY AVE, DAVENPORT ................................................ 11/27/2017.......................$200,000 172 COUNTRY WALK CIR, DAVENPORT .................................. 11/28/2017....................... $202,900 763 ASTURIAS RD, DAVENPORT .............................................. 12/18/2017........................ $203,100 126 LAZY WILLOW DR, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/15/2017....................... $205,500 805 LAKE DAVENPORT BLVD, DAVENPORT ............................ 11/21/2017.......................$209,000 925 KNOLLWOOD DR, DAVENPORT ........................................11/22/2017.......................$209,000 1214 BLACKHEATH CT, DAVENPORT ......................................... 11/21/2017....................... $209,500 1422 LEXINGTON AVE, DAVENPORT ...........................................12/1/2017........................$210,000 541 CANTABRIA DR, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/20/2017......................... $214,100 315 ROSELING XING, DAVENPORT .......................................... 11/30/2017.........................$217,000 658 CANTABRIA DR, DAVENPORT ............................................12/6/2017........................$218,000 506 HENLEY CIR, DAVENPORT ................................................ 11/30/2017........................ $219,000 287 SAND RIDGE DR, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/16/2017....................... $220,000 824 HENLEY CIR, DAVENPORT ................................................. 11/15/2017....................... $220,000

AUBURNDALE 3918 K VILLE AVE, AUBURNDALE............................................. 11/28/2017..........................$79,500 122 DIXIE HWY, AUBURNDALE..................................................11/22/2017..........................$91,000 105 FLORIDA DR, AUBURNDALE............................................... 11/16/2017......................... $94,900 109 DAVIS ST, AUBURNDALE..................................................... 11/30/2017......................... $99,900 2229 LEO DR, AUBURNDALE.................................................... 11/28/2017.........................$114,000 657 DUNCAN CIR, AUBURNDALE...............................................12/1/2017........................ $125,000 504 PARROT RD, AUBURNDALE.................................................12/1/2017........................ $125,000 116 COLLEEN CT, AUBURNDALE............................................... 11/20/2017........................$150,000 904 LIBERTY LN, AUBURNDALE............................................... 11/30/2017.........................$151,000 1272 KEYSTONE CT, AUBURNDALE............................................11/17/2017.........................$157,000 404 GRIMES DR, AUBURNDALE................................................11/22/2017........................$160,000 185 OAK CROSSING BLVD, AUBURNDALE..................................12/1/2017........................ $175,000 1205 KEYSTONE CT, AUBURNDALE.......................................... 11/20/2017....................... $209,900 263 BENTLEY OAKS BLVD, AUBURNDALE.................................12/5/2017........................ $222,700 1606 LAKE ARIANA BLVD, AUBURNDALE................................. 11/27/2017....................... $250,000 407 LAKE VIEW WAY, AUBURNDALE.........................................11/17/2017....................... $263,800 106 MARYLEE LN, AUBURNDALE..............................................11/22/2017........................$279,600 5787 OLD BERKLEY RD, AUBURNDALE................................... 11/30/2017........................$283,200 592 SOMERSET DR, AUBURNDALE........................................... 11/16/2017....................... $333,000 202 MAGNOLIA AVE, AUBURNDALE.........................................11/22/2017.......................$540,000 1012 US HIGHWAY 92, AUBURNDALE....................................... 11/30/2017.....................$7,290,000 1012 US HIGHWAY 92, AUBURNDALE....................................... 11/30/2017.....................$7,290,000

BARTOW

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

DAVENPORT

606 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD 29202, DAVENPORT ..................... 11/21/2017......................... $86,500 114 ANDROS AVE 16302, DAVENPORT ..................................... 11/29/2017.........................$90,000 2133 CALABRIA AVE, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/16/2017......................... $99,000 222 PALERMO ST, DAVENPORT ..................................................12/6/2017......................... $99,000 1625 FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT RD, DAVENPORT .....................12/4/2017........................$102,900

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1808 CHADBURY LOOP, DAVENPORT .................................... 11/29/2017....................... $285,300 377 ABERDEEN DR, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/30/2017........................$287,000 116 GRANADA AVE, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/29/2017........................$287,600 108 SEVILLE DR, DAVENPORT ................................................... 11/15/2017........................ $291,500 322 BRUNSWICK DR, DAVENPORT .............................................12/1/2017........................$292,300 232 WILLIAMSON DR, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/29/2017........................$292,900 4691 TERRASONESTA DR, DAVENPORT ................................. 11/28/2017....................... $295,000 3938 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT ..........................................11/22/2017.......................$298,000 2142 CROFTON AVE, DAVENPORT .............................................11/17/2017....................... $299,000 148 WHIRLAWAY DR, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/15/2017.......................$308,300 1342 YORKSHIRE CT, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/21/2017........................ $312,000 4003 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT ......................................... 11/27/2017........................ $312,600 125 WALTHAM CT, DAVENPORT .................................................11/17/2017........................ $315,000 1664 NINA DR, DAVENPORT ......................................................11/22/2017........................ $315,800 3848 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/30/2017.........................$327,700 1801 BENOIT TER, DAVENPORT ............................................... 11/28/2017.......................$330,400 152 WHIRLAWAY DR, DAVENPORT ........................................... 11/21/2017....................... $334,300 676 CORDOBA DR, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/20/2017........................ $341,500 457 PONTEVEDRA RD, DAVENPORT .........................................12/5/2017....................... $346,500 1812 CHADBURY LOOP, DAVENPORT ...................................... 11/30/2017....................... $370,300 4171 OAKTREE DR, DAVENPORT ................................................12/4/2017.......................$455,000 5231 WILDWOOD WAY, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/15/2017.......................$560,000

207 ELBERTON DR, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/20/2017....................... $220,000 629 SARDINIA CIR, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/30/2017....................... $220,800 244 TANGLEWOOD DR, DAVENPORT ......................................11/17/2017.........................$221,500 520 ALFANI ST, DAVENPORT ......................................................11/17/2017........................$222,000 1028 SALAMANCA PL, DAVENPORT .........................................11/22/2017....................... $224,600 1344 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, DAVENPORT .......................... 11/29/2017........................$225,000 328 VERDI ST, DAVENPORT ....................................................... 11/27/2017........................$225,000 606 BIRKDALE ST, DAVENPORT .................................................11/17/2017....................... $226,000 786 ASTURIAS RD, DAVENPORT ............................................... 11/15/2017........................$226,900 279 WILLIAMSON DR, DAVENPORT ..........................................11/17/2017.........................$227,700 105 BAILEY CIR, DAVENPORT .....................................................12/5/2017....................... $228,000 816 ORSITA DR, DAVENPORT ................................................... 11/30/2017....................... $229,000 356 ALICANTE CT, DAVENPORT ................................................12/4/2017....................... $229,000 454 HENLEY CIR, DAVENPORT .................................................11/22/2017.......................$230,000 256 SUNNY DAY WAY, DAVENPORT .......................................... 11/21/2017.......................$230,000 318 CANNA DR, DAVENPORT ................................................... 11/30/2017.......................$230,000 242 NEVEDA LOOP RD, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/27/2017.......................$230,000 178 FLATWOODS LOOP, DAVENPORT ......................................11/22/2017....................... $230,300 228 SUNNY DAY WAY, DAVENPORT ......................................... 11/21/2017....................... $230,500 191 LAZY WILLOW DR, DAVENPORT ..........................................11/17/2017........................ $231,000 205 SUNNY DAY WAY, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/28/2017........................ $231,800 392 ABERDEEN DR, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/30/2017....................... $232,000 208 TROON CIR, DAVENPORT .................................................. 11/27/2017....................... $232,000 264 SUNNY DAY WAY, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/20/2017........................$232,500 186 FLATWOODS LOOP, DAVENPORT .................................... 11/30/2017........................$234,200 822 BRUNELLO DR, DAVENPORT .............................................11/22/2017....................... $235,000 168 CHAUCER AVE, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/28/2017.......................$240,000 236 TANGLEWOOD DR, DAVENPORT ...................................... 11/16/2017....................... $242,000 253 ALMERIA WAY, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/28/2017....................... $243,000 441 BALMORAL DR, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/29/2017....................... $245,000 946 BALMORAL DR, DAVENPORT ............................................ 11/27/2017....................... $245,000 236 CANNA DR, DAVENPORT ................................................... 11/16/2017....................... $245,000 3973 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT ......................................... 11/29/2017.........................$251,700 329 SAND RIDGE DR, DAVENPORT ............................................12/5/2017........................$252,500 251 STONEHAVEN DR, DAVENPORT ........................................ 11/30/2017....................... $253,000 3943 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT ......................................... 11/28/2017........................$253,700 4033 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT ......................................... 11/29/2017........................$253,700 611 TUSCAN HILLS BLVD, DAVENPORT ......................................11/17/2017....................... $255,000 473 OGELTHORPE DR, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/29/2017........................$255,600 426 ROSSELLI BLVD, DAVENPORT ............................................12/15/2017....................... $256,000 828 ASTURIAS RD, DAVENPORT ............................................. 11/30/2017........................ $258,100 122 FLATWOODS LOOP, DAVENPORT ..................................... 11/29/2017........................$258,700 4682 TERRASONESTA DR, DAVENPORT ................................ 11/29/2017.......................$260,000 780 ASTURIAS RD, DAVENPORT ...............................................11/17/2017.......................$260,000 236 CAPTIVA DR, DAVENPORT ................................................ 11/30/2017........................$260,700 299 WILLIAMSON DR, DAVENPORT ..........................................11/17/2017.......................$264,400 4686 TERRASONESTA DR, DAVENPORT ................................. 11/15/2017....................... $265,000 4675 TERRASONESTA DR, DAVENPORT ................................... 12/7/2017.......................$266,000 131 ORANGE COSMOS BLVD, DAVENPORT ...............................11/17/2017........................$267,000 114 MCFEE DR, DAVENPORT .......................................................11/17/2017....................... $270,000 524 SARDINIA CIR, DAVENPORT .............................................. 11/21/2017....................... $270,000 210 LAZY WILLOW DR, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/16/2017........................$274,000 239 ROSSO DR, DAVENPORT .................................................... 11/16/2017........................$275,000 3818 CORTLAND DR, DAVENPORT .........................................12/22/2017........................$275,800 117 HAWTHORNE WAY, DAVENPORT ........................................11/22/2017....................... $276,000 132 HAWTHORNE WAY, DAVENPORT ....................................... 11/27/2017........................ $277,000 461 OGELTHORPE DR, DAVENPORT ...........................................12/1/2017........................ $282,100 1816 CHADBURY LOOP, DAVENPORT .......................................12/5/2017....................... $283,000 2034 SHERBROOK AVE, DAVENPORT .....................................11/22/2017....................... $283,000 2626 SAND HILL POINT CIR, DAVENPORT ............................... 11/15/2017....................... $285,000

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FORT MEADE

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

FROSTPROOF

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

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229 S 21ST ST, HAINES CITY ....................................................... 11/30/2017......................... $75,000 196 DARTMOUTH DR, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/16/2017..........................$75,500 2598 ROOSEVELT RD, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/21/2017.........................$80,000 35 28TH ST, HAINES CITY ......................................................... 11/20/2017..........................$80,100 1900 N 19TH ST, HAINES CITY .................................................... 11/27/2017.........................$85,000 3096 CAMELOT DR, HAINES CITY ............................................ 11/15/2017.........................$86,000 49 BUCK CIR, HAINES CITY ........................................................12/8/2017......................... $112,900 325 PEARL ST, HAINES CITY ...................................................... 11/28/2017.........................$116,000 614 KERMARAH AVE, HAINES CITY ...........................................12/4/2017...........................$117,100 20 PINE RUN, HAINES CITY ....................................................... 11/21/2017........................$130,000 2755 SCENIC HWY, HAINES CITY .............................................. 11/21/2017........................$135,000 4 CANTERBURY DR, HAINES CITY ........................................... 11/30/2017........................ $135,000 511 PARK AVE, HAINES CITY ...................................................... 11/29/2017.........................$157,900 965 GILA DR, HAINES CITY ........................................................ 11/16/2017........................ $159,900 807 LAKE VILLA WAY, HAINES CITY ...........................................12/5/2017........................$164,900 224 BARRINGTON DR, HAINES CITY .........................................11/17/2017........................$170,000 807 DENGAR AVE, HAINES CITY ................................................11/17/2017......................... $171,000 441 HAMMERSTONE AVE, HAINES CITY ....................................12/1/2017........................ $176,000 1531 WOODLARK DR, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/28/2017........................$180,400 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 67 -

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1176 LAKESHORE BLVD,LAKE WALES ........................................ 11/21/2017.........................$157,000 4115 ABERDEEN LN ,LAKE WALES ............................................. 11/30/2017........................ $176,000 2494 SUNSET CIR, LAKE WALES .............................................. 11/29/2017........................ $178,600 644 LORRAINE CIR, LAKE WALES ..............................................11/17/2017........................$180,000 945 MARCI DR, LAKE WALES .................................................... 11/27/2017........................$180,000 1064 NAES LN,LAKE WALES ..................................................... 11/29/2017........................$194,000 1031 SUSAN DR, LAKE WALES .................................................... 11/15/2017........................$194,000 4337 DINNER LAKE LN, LAKE WALES .........................................12/4/2017.........................$215,200 4049 DUNMORE DR,LAKE WALES ........................................... 11/15/2017....................... $220,000 4019 BIRKDALE DR, LAKE WALES ............................................ 11/30/2017........................$237,000 4129 LIMERICK DR,LAKE WALES ............................................... 11/15/2017.........................$251,700 3235 EMANUEL DR,LAKE WALES ...............................................11/17/2017.......................$284,000 3234 EMANUEL DR, LAKE WALES ..............................................11/17/2017.......................$284,000 25334 OAKMONT DR,LAKE WALES ......................................... 11/30/2017....................... $325,000 3829 LITCHFIELD LOOP, LAKE WALES ...................................... 11/16/2017......................... $337,100 4164 DUNMORE DR, LAKE WALES ...........................................11/22/2017........................$393,700 3762 LITCHFIELD LOOP, LAKE WALES ....................................... 12/7/2017........................$441,600 23992 THOMPSON NURSERY RD, LAKE WALES ..................... 11/21/2017.................... $1,900,000 4417 HWY 60, LAKE WALES ...................................................... 11/28/2017....................$3,500,000

1440 WOODLARK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/29/2017......................... $182,100 2671 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/21/2017........................$182,400 361 WILLET ST, HAINES CITY .......................................................12/1/2017........................$183,900 2851 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY ...........................................12/1/2017........................$185,900 313 GLADESDALE ST, HAINES CITY .......................................... 11/28/2017........................ $187,000 213 TANAGER ST, HAINES CITY ...................................................11/17/2017........................$189,000 138 MINNIEHAHA CIR, HAINES CITY ........................................12/15/2017........................$190,000 257 TANAGER ST, HAINES CITY ..................................................12/6/2017.........................$191,000 2661 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/16/2017........................ $199,700 105 MINNIEHAHA CIR, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/27/2017........................ $199,700 2480 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/15/2017....................... $200,700 829 SHEEN CIR, HAINES CITY .................................................. 11/30/2017........................$201,000 212 FELDSPAR ST, HAINES CITY ................................................ 11/30/2017........................$207,000 1480 WOODLARK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/29/2017........................$216,400 1560 WOODLARK DR, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/29/2017........................ $216,900 2260 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/16/2017........................ $220,100 1610 WOODLARK DR, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/29/2017.........................$221,900 340 WILLET ST, HAINES CITY ....................................................11/23/2017....................... $224,000 142 MINNIEHAHA CIR, HAINES CITY .........................................11/22/2017....................... $228,000 2621 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/15/2017.......................$230,000 227 MORHOUSE LN, HAINES CITY .............................................11/17/2017....................... $255,000 5891 JENNINGS RD, HAINES CITY .............................................12/28/2017........................ $261,400 185 BROOKES PL, HAINES CITY ................................................11/22/2017....................... $345,500 57 PERCH ST, HAINES CITY ....................................................... 11/30/2017.......................$350,000 2130 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2140 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2150 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2160 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2170 NIGHTHAWK DR,HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2180 NIGHTHAWK DR ,HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2240 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ...................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2870 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2131 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2141 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2151 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ........................................ 11/30/2017........................$381,000 2231 NIGHTHAWK DR, HAINES CITY ....................................... 11/30/2017........................$381,000 152 ANGELA’S AVE, HAINES CITY ............................................... 12/7/2017.......................$388,900 150 ANGELA’S AVE, HAINES CITY .............................................. 11/15/2017....................... $389,900 163 MITCHELL’S MNR, HAINES CITY ......................................... 11/15/2017.......................$393,000 188 KENNY BLVD, HAINES CITY ................................................ 11/27/2017...................... $400,400 138 ANGELA’S AVE, HAINES CITY .............................................. 11/15/2017.......................$434,000 189 MITCHELL’S MNR, HAINES CITY ......................................... 12/7/2017........................$437,500

WINTER HAVEN

625 KINGS LN, WINTER HAVEN.......................................11/28/2017..................... $75,000 200 NE 7TH ST, WINTER HAVEN...................................... 11/17/2017..................... $79,900 1610 31ST ST, WINTER HAVEN..........................................11/28/2017.....................$83,000 6014 GRAND OAKS DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................11/20/2017.....................$85,000 1909 15TH ST, WINTER HAVEN........................................11/28/2017..................... $87,000 510 AVENUE H, WINTER HAVEN.......................................12/1/2017.................... $88,000 2725 NW AVENUE U, WINTER HAVEN............................11/28/2017.....................$98,000 513 SHARON HILL CT, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/20/2017..................... $99,900 1011 MEDINAH DR, WINTER HAVEN................................ 11/16/2017..................... $99,900 106 CENTER ST, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/15/2017................... $100,000 1501 EAGLE POND DR, WINTER HAVEN..........................11/15/2017................... $100,000 2807 THORNHILL RD, WINTER HAVEN..........................11/20/2017....................$102,500 303 TAYLOR BLVD, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/20/2017................... $105,000 3005 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER HAVEN............ 11/17/2017.................... $110,000 2730 IDYLRIDGE WAY, WINTER HAVEN.......................... 11/16/2017.....................$119,500 6507 RAINTREE LN, WINTER HAVEN............................. 11/16/2017.....................$121,000 395 LAKE ELOISE POINTE DR, WINTER HAVEN.............11/30/2017....................$125,000 2426 AVENUE F, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/21/2017....................$129,000 2230 FIRESTONE PL, WINTER HAVEN............................. 11/17/2017................... $130,000 1915 15TH ST, WINTER HAVEN.........................................11/30/2017....................$132,000 1776 6TH ST APT 506, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/15/2017....................$134,000 905 ROYAL PALM CIR, WINTER HAVEN.........................11/30/2017....................$134,000 1219 TANGERINE PKWY, WINTER HAVEN.......................11/30/2017....................$135,000 1460 GRAND CAYMAN CIR, WINTER HAVEN.................11/21/2017....................$135,000 136 CITRUS DR, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/15/2017....................$139,000 4840 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER HAVEN............11/21/2017................... $140,000 734 16TH ST, WINTER HAVEN.......................................... 11/16/2017................... $144,000 917 AVENUE T, WINTER HAVEN....................................... 11/17/2017....................$145,000 3021 SABAL BEND DR, WINTER HAVEN..........................11/20/2017................... $148,000 1215 12TH CT, WINTER HAVEN.......................................... 11/17/2017....................$150,000 608 HEATHER GLEN LOOP, WINTER HAVEN.................. 11/17/2017....................$150,000 569 ADRIEL AVE, WINTER HAVEN.................................. 11/22/2017....................$155,000 1018 ROBIN LN, WINTER HAVEN...................................... 11/17/2017....................$155,000 3164 WHISPERING TRAILS AVE, WINTER HAVEN..........11/30/2017.................... $155,500 3389 RALEIGH DR, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/20/2017....................$156,500 902 AVENUE E, WINTER HAVEN...................................... 11/17/2017....................$159,000

LAKE WALES

4424 WATERFORD DR, LAKE WALES ........................................12/5/2017.........................$80,000 4424 WATERFORD DR, LAKE WALES ........................................12/5/2017.........................$80,000 4371 AZALEA DR, LAKE WALES ................................................. 11/21/2017......................... $99,900 8930 SHEPPARD DR, LAKE WALES .......................................... 11/20/2017........................$109,800 1046 TOWER BLVD, LAKE WALES ..............................................11/22/2017.........................$119,000 1012 HEATHER LN, LAKE WALES ............................................... 11/30/2017........................$120,000 1147 CIRCLE DR, LAKE WALES ................................................... 11/30/2017........................ $129,000 4183 ABERDEEN LN, LAKE WALES ............................................ 11/21/2017........................ $129,400 4520 TURNBERRY LN, LAKE WALES ......................................... 11/21/2017........................ $134,500 3228 COURTNEY DR, LAKE WALES ...........................................12/6/2017........................$140,000 702 CARLTON AVE, LAKE WALES .............................................. 11/15/2017........................$142,000 2664 CLUBHOUSE DR, LAKE WALES ........................................ 11/21/2017........................ $142,500 2016 CONNER RD, LAKE WALES ................................................11/22/2017........................$150,000 2020 CONNER RD, LAKE WALES ...............................................11/22/2017........................$150,000 7007 COUNTRY CLUB VLG, LAKE WALES ............................... 11/30/2017........................$150,000 817 HIGHLAND CREST LOOP, LAKE WALES ............................. 11/27/2017........................ $155,000

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HAVEN............................... 12/4/2017.....................$217,500 228 MAJESTIC GARDENS LN, WINTER HAVEN................ 11/17/2017..................... $217,700 1611 LEMON AVE, WINTER HAVEN..................................11/20/2017....................$218,886 1013 NORMANDY HEIGHTS CIR, WINTER HAVEN.......... 11/17/2017...................$220,000 1013 NORMANDY HEIGHTS CIR, WINTER HAVEN.......... 11/17/2017...................$220,000 5755 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN................. 11/22/2017...................$220,000 4102 LAKE MARIANNA DR, WINTER HAVEN..................11/15/2017...................$220,000 4418 MAHOGANY RUN, WINTER HAVEN......................11/20/2017................... $225,000 1017 LENA RUN CT, WINTER HAVEN................................11/21/2017................... $230,700 2505 SALZBURG LOOP, WINTER HAVEN......................11/20/2017....................$231,000 221 COLLEGE GROVE CIR, WINTER HAVEN....................11/27/2017................... $233,000 1044 BILTMORE DR, WINTER HAVEN..............................11/21/2017................... $235,000 225 FRANKLIN CT, WINTER HAVEN................................ 11/22/2017.................... $237,500 3749 FIELDSTONE CIR, WINTER HAVEN......................... 11/17/2017................... $238,500 123 HOMEWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN..........................11/20/2017...................$242,000 4258 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................. 11/16/2017....................$246,100 3215 RECKER HWY, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/20/2017...................$249,000 1655 NW 17TH ST, WINTER HAVEN...................................11/27/2017...................$250,000 3152 BEAUCHAMP CT, WINTER HAVEN........................... 11/17/2017................... $255,000 205 GOLF AIRE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/15/2017...................$260,000 410 CHRISTOPHER CT, WINTER HAVEN......................... 11/22/2017...................$269,000 4045 PHOENICIAN WAY, WINTER HAVEN..................... 11/16/2017.................... $271,800 2320 FRANKFORT ST, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/15/2017................... $275,000 1402 NW 16TH ST, WINTER HAVEN..................................11/27/2017...................$290,000 4005 PALMA CEIA CIR, WINTER HAVEN......................... 11/17/2017...................$290,000 6 SKIDMORE RD, WINTER HAVEN...................................11/27/2017...................$292,000 11 HICKORY WAY, WINTER HAVEN..................................11/30/2017...................$299,000 1905 ELOISE LOOP RD, WINTER HAVEN........................11/30/2017.................. $300,000 1218 SAWGRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN............................. 12/4/2017...................$300,700 1209 SAWGRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/20/2017.................... $315,500 167 ELOISE OAKS DR, WINTER HAVEN............................11/21/2017................... $325,000 200 OLD SPANISH WAY, WINTER HAVEN.......................11/20/2017....................$327,000 435 NE 2ND ST, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/30/2017...................$425,000 22 BRIDGEWATER DR, WINTER HAVEN.........................11/30/2017...................$425,000 3801 AVENUE J, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/29/2017................... $437,000 1328 OAKMONT DR, WINTER HAVEN............................. 12/4/2017....................$487,200 836 CINNAMON DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................11/21/2017...................$536,800 608 THOMAS AVE, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/21/2017...................$536,800 2621 TRINITY CIR, WINTER HAVEN..................................11/21/2017...................$536,800 6 LAKE FOX DR, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/21/2017...................$536,800 136 WYNDHAM DR, WINTER HAVEN.............................11/30/2017................... $725,000 4600 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD, WINTER 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1670 NORMANDY HEIGHTS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN...... 11/17/2017.................... $159,500 200 COLLIER DR, WINTER HAVEN...................................12/1/2017.................... $159,500 700 AVENUE C, WINTER HAVEN....................................11/20/2017................... $160,000 812 TERRANOVA AVE, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/15/2017................... $160,000 459 MAJESTIC GARDENS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN........... 12/5/2017................... $160,000 146 MORNING GLORY CIR, WINTER HAVEN................. 11/22/2017....................$162,500 204 HIBISCUS ST, WINTER HAVEN.................................11/30/2017................... $164,000 3382 RALEIGH DR, WINTER HAVEN................................ 11/17/2017................... $164,800 1001 AVENUE G, WINTER HAVEN..................................... 12/4/2017....................$165,000 4088 CARTERET DR, WINTER HAVEN............................ 11/17/2017................... $166,000 1913 GALLOWAY TER, WINTER HAVEN...........................11/20/2017....................$166,600 509 DRAYTON RD, WINTER HAVEN................................ 11/17/2017....................$169,000 260 LAKE ELOISE POINTE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN...........12/1/2017....................$169,900 625 AVENUE O, WINTER HAVEN.....................................11/28/2017.....................$171,000 1907 GALLOWAY TER, WINTER HAVEN.......................... 11/22/2017.....................$171,000 2167 BRETTON RIDGE LOOP, WINTER HAVEN.............. 11/16/2017..................... $171,900 2889 WHISPERING TRAILS DR, WINTER HAVEN.............12/7/2017..................... $171,900 2915 WOODWARD LN, WINTER HAVEN.........................11/28/2017....................$174,000 4860 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE DR, WINTER HAVEN.........12/1/2017....................$175,800 1510 NE AVENUE G, WINTER HAVEN............................... 11/22/2017....................$178,900 3439 JULIUS ESTATES BLVD, WINTER HAVEN................11/28/2017.................... $179,900 537 ADRIEL AVE, WINTER HAVEN.................................... 11/17/2017................... $180,000 1927 BRETTON RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN.................... 12/4/2017....................$182,000 2897 WHISPERING TRAILS DR, WINTER HAVEN............11/21/2017....................$182,600 2929 WHISPERING TRAILS DR, WINTER HAVEN.............12/1/2017....................$183,900 755 CANBERRA RD, WINTER HAVEN............................... 11/17/2017....................$185,000 5816 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN................. 11/22/2017....................$186,500 4218 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN............................... 11/16/2017.................... $187,000 6267 RED HERRING DR, WINTER HAVEN.......................11/30/2017.................... $187,000 4786 OSPREY WAY, WINTER HAVEN..............................11/30/2017.....................$187,500 5603 FOREST RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN...................... 12/5/2017................... $188,000 5837 FOREST RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN.....................11/30/2017................... $188,000 4770 OSPREY WAY, WINTER HAVEN..............................11/28/2017................... $188,000 6155 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN........................11/30/2017....................$188,500 512 HAINES TRL, WINTER HAVEN................................... 11/22/2017....................$188,900 4141 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/29/2017................... $189,000 5137 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN...............................11/20/2017................... $189,000 3564 RALEIGH DR, WINTER HAVEN............................... 11/16/2017................... $189,400 2111 NORMANDY HEIGHTS LN, WINTER HAVEN............ 11/22/2017....................$189,900 1895 SE EXECUTIVE DR, WINTER HAVEN......................11/30/2017................... $190,000 5820 FOREST RIDGE DR, WINTER HAVEN.....................11/29/2017.....................$191,000 2195 BRETTON RIDGE LOOP, WINTER HAVEN............... 12/2/2017.................... $192,200 3200 GERBER DAIRY RD, WINTER HAVEN......................11/21/2017....................$193,500 6058 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN......................11/30/2017................... $194,000 6170 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN........................ 11/16/2017....................$195,000 199 TIFTON ST, WINTER HAVEN......................................11/28/2017................... $196,000 1556 LEMON AVE, WINTER HAVEN.................................. 12/5/2017.....................$197,900 4182 ROBERTA DR, WINTER HAVEN................................ 12/5/2017................... $198,000 5778 MARSH LANDING DR, WINTER HAVEN.................11/29/2017.................. $200,000 6134 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN........................ 11/22/2017.................. $200,000 6126 GREY HERON DR, WINTER HAVEN........................ 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Valentine’s Day “Staycation” at the Terrace Hotel Instead of stressing out about getting the perfect gift for your Valentine, gift them an experience. A sweet Valentine’s getaway isn’t far from home either. Between the restaurants, bars, and shopping that downtown Lakeland offers and the first-class amenities of the Terrace Hotel, you can take a cozy, romantic staycation right in your backyard.

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

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

for two together with a guest room at a deep discount to be bought as a package around this hearts and arrows holiday. On Valentine’s Day, you can either order from the regular menu of the Hotel’s fine dining establishment, the Terrace Grille, or you can order from their special Valentine’s menu. The Valentine’s meal comes with an appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert, and can additionally be paired with a wine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to the hotel’s manager, they typically put dinner

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

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

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

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

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