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Announcing the Opening of Pediatrics & Urgent Care Opening January 8th

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

Bond Clinic has been honored to offer quality healthcare since 1948 and during that time has purposed to meet the ever growing needs of our thriving community. Our new campus will accommodate expanded Urgent Clinic and Pediatric Departments, a new Cancer & Research Center and 23 physicians and nurse practitioners.

At 36,000 square feet, we are delighted that this campus will allow us to increase the services available close to home. Another improvement is the new Urgent Care hours which will now be open 8am-8pm daily. New patients are welcome and no appointments are necessary.

Our Locations Main Campus

Ophthalmology

500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880

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

Downtown Campus

Davenport Campus

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

40124 US Hwy 27, Suite 102 Davenport, FL 33837

East Campus

Lakeland Campus – Dr.Gabriel

3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33884

4730 Exploration Ave. Lakeland, FL 33812

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Lake Wales Campus – Dr. Lerner 1342 S.R. 60 East Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-679-1552

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Marc Feldman, DPM Podiatry & Foot Surgery 401 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-299-9100

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The Physicians and Staff Wish You and Yours A Happy and Healthy 2018.

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

NEPHROLOGY

DERMATOLOGY 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.

GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY

CARDIOLOGY

David K. Speyerer, M.D.

CARDIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL Rakesh Choubey, M.D.

Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D.

Richard J. Honer, M.D.

Maria J. Pochcial, M.D.

Randall B. Kramer, M.D.

HOSPITALIST

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

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

Zahily Fals, M.D.

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OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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

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

PULMONOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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

Richard F. Radocha, M.D.

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

John J. McGetrick, M.D.

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RHEUMATOLOGY

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello & Happy 2018!

I am very excited about our January issue! It is filled with art! We feature Kenneth Treister, a world famous architect, sculptor and author. Mai Ly is an illustrator from Haines City currently living in Baltimore. Alexandra de Roos is an amazing teenager from Haines City currently studying ballet in NYC. On the cover, is the Haight Street Rat made by street artist Bansky. It was the focus of the movie, Saving Banksy. The piece tours the world and on January 27th you have the opportunity to view it in person. It will be making a stop in Winter Haven and we’ve got all the details! Street art is very controversial, but it’s part of a large and very important movement happening around the world. Some love it and some hate it.

Welcoming

We meet Bob Carlisle. He was in the Navy for half of his life and a photographer for even longer. He was the official photographer at the JFK funeral, and he has quite the story to tell.

We also go out to eat the Crooked Bass & visit Solomon’s Castle.

Patients of All Ages

I hope your new year is filled with love, peace, laughter and learning!

Have a very happy New YearAmy Sexson asexson@scmginc.com

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IN Arts Ensemble Education Foundation & Outer Space Gallery will have an exclusive showing of the Banksy Rat featured in the current documentary Saving Banksy on NETFLIX. Banksy has become an international sensation. This unknown artist continues to keep his identity a mystery. A recent authenticated piece sold for $1.2 million. Outer Space Gallery is located directly behind Grove Roots Brewerey.

The Haight Street Rat will be on view through February 12, 2018. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Along with the Banksy Rat we will have the Indie Flea from Tampa on site selling crafts from central Florida makers, food by Michelin Star Chef Steven Rojas of Nutwood, and beer from Grove Roots Brewery.

Bring your lawn chairs we will be showing Saving Banksy behind Outer Space Gallery at 7pm.

Sat. Jan. 27th Noon - 6 pm Cost: FREE Food for purchase: Chef Steven Rojas Nutwood Drink for purchase: Grove Roots Brewing Saving Banksy Documentary showing: 7pm www.facebook.com/BanksyinWinterHaven Hank & Beth Evans

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CONTENTS

FEATURES PROFILES........................................................................ 40 BANKSY............................................................................20 THE CROOKED BASS GRILL & TAVERN.......... 32 TRAVEL.............................................................................74

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JANUARY VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4 Publisher Kim Edwards Editor Amy Sexson Contributing Writers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Lea Anne Crittenden Kathy Leigh Berkowitz Contributing Photographers Bill Siegel Bill Batton Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Graphic Designer Steven Maynard Sr. Sales Consultant Barbara Rakoczy Gary Peach Digital Specialist Kathy Woodruff Account Executives Chris Campbell Bret Myers Ariel Courson Kathrine Myers 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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LOCAL NEWS Residents say local celebration means a lot

“Happy Hanukkah,” said Rabbi Mendel Friedman of Chabad Jewish Center to those who came to the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Virginia Miller Park in Winter Haven Dec. 14. Friedman notes Hanukkah commemorates two miracles that took place during Temple times, during the era of the second Temple that was in Jerusalem. “The first miracle was that a small band of Jewish rebels took on the Syrian-Greek Empire.

It was a huge Army,” he said. “They won them over. It took time. The idea was that the Syrian Greeks were oppressing them.

They were not allowing them to practice religion properly. So it was a form of religious oppression,” said the rabbi. Chabad took the same menorah to Lakeland, Lake Wales and Sebring this year, he said. Janice Carl, attends the menorah lighting every year at Hanukkah, said she was raised Jewish. “My great grandparents founded an orthodox shul in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

All medical needs in one place

Winter Haven Medical Centers MBMG cut the ribbon to a new future with their Winter Haven facility, accompanied by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Dec. 13. As well as massage therapy, they will offer electric stimulation, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, heat and cold therapy, paraffin wax, the water table and some exercise.

Patients must first register with the practice and then meet with Dr. Carlos Martinez so he can evaluate them. Dr. Nicholas Waslyn, chiropractor will be working at the Winter Haven facility Tuesday and Thursdays until the Lakeland office opens, then will work one day here and one day there. “It’s a great concept, it’s a one stop everything – if you need dental, if you need chiropractic, massage, medicine, instead of going all different places and it is affordable. It’s what everybody could use, I think it is happening in the future,” he said.

Powell win beats Hunnicutt for City Commission

JP Powell is celebrating a win in the 2017 election for Seat #5 on the Winter Haven City Commission, and is anxious to get to work.

He beat current Mayor Steven Hunnicutt winning just more than 59 percent of the vote. After the Nov. 7 election produced a runoff between him and Hunnicutt, both men campaigned vigorously on various community issues. There are, Powell said, “several things,” he wants to look into as a

commissioner.

Having previously served some 10 years on the commission, he comes to the table with experience, and said he is looking forward to working with the other commissioners.

Carson Rudy went UP in the Air for Convoy of Hope

Carson Rudy and his father, Pastor Shawn Rudy of Lake Wales, slept from Nov. 16-23, on a tent 20 feet in the air to raise money for Convoy of Hope. For seven days, Carson slept on a platform and watched the world drive by, some honking, some slowing down, and some turning in to donate to the cause. The goal at hand was to reach $20,000 in seven days and $250,000 in the next six years for Convoy of Hope. Those interested can give in person at Impact Church at 1201 Burns Ave., Lake Wales, or online at www.impactlw. org and click Up in the Air. “This is Carson’s third time in four years,” said his father. The most challenging part about being up on the platform he said, was the weather and using the bathroom. Every year they look forward to raising the money for the charity.

PetFest

They drove all the way from Plant City to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office PetFest event Dec. 16 in Winter Haven to buy a couple of cute furballs to expand their home.

PetFest is put on by the sheriff’s office once a year at Animal Control, in partnership with numerous vendors who turned out for the occasion. Adoption fees were $30 and included shots, medical papers, Polk County animal license and tag, a chip and more. Morgan Stout walked out with a dog, a German shepherd and Kerr mix, which replaces one that had passed away not long ago. She did not say much. She hugged her dog tightly, and the dog seemed quite happy to find a “forever” home. And that is what PetFest is really all about, according to Animal Control Administrator Kristall Barber, who said the once a year pet adoption event is careful about the future homes of the pets who are adopted.

Panels: Polk should learn about exporting Exporting goods is one way to keep the economy going. At the recent Polk Goes Global Half-Day International Exporting Conference, Cory Skeates, president of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, said, “A lot of people do not realize how big Polk is in international trade.” Held at Polk State College Lakeland Campus, the event saw about 100 people in attendance, from across the spectrum: small business owners, educators, large business owners, companies who provide service. The going feeling in the industry of export is that those companies who can export their services survive.

According to Manny Mencia, senior vice president of International Trade & Business Development – Enterprise Florida, 2.2 million jobs are sustained by international business activity in the state. “In Florida, you are in the right location for business,” he said.

Four buddies help homeless vets

Carl Newman remembers when he was homeless. For one year and three months, he lived in his mini van. His parents begged him to move home with them. But he would not.

“Mom and Dad visited me every day,” he said. But he told them, “I got myself into this mess and if I don’t get myself out of this mess, I will learn no lessons.” Fast forward many years. He and three military buddies were hanging out and noticed a homeless man who said he was a veteran. They decided to try and help him. They bought a little trailer and made arrangements at a campground to put his trailer not really on its own lot, but just sort of tucked away. And stipulated that he could work a few odd jobs around the campground to pay toward the spot.

At first, he protested the help. He didn’t want a hand out. But eventually, they talked him into living in the camper. “Today, he’s got a job,” said Newman. That was just a beginning for Newman and his friends.

Hunger and homelessness being a problem for many vets, Newman said last year they started doing a bunch of food drives. They did not advertise. It was just the four veteran buddies looking to help others.

Victory Ridge Academy debuts first play

In this era of schools focusing more on science, technology, math and job skills, art is sometimes an afterthought. Those who attended the Victory Ridge Academy play “Mars: Escape From the Meanies” Dec. 16-17 witnessed how art can reach kids like nothing else can. “Art brings out the best in all of us,” said play director Tinia Clarke.

Based on her experience, around a year ago she wrote a book of poems titled, “I want to go to Mars.” That book of poems eventually evolved into a book called “Mars: Escape From the Meanies” which Lakeland artist Rachael Storjohann illustrated. Clarke then decided that she wanted to adapt the book 12

into a play using people with special needs as actors. Theatre Winter Haven Education Director Molly Judy helped Clarke write the script of the play. Victory Ridge Academy is a charter school in Lake Wales that serves kids with communication deficits, behavioral challenges and physical disabilities.

Military dad surprises son at school

U.S Army Staff Sgt. Jose Negron has been stationed in Guam for the last seven months, and his family, including wife Irma and Polk Avenue Elementary fifth grader Jose, didn’t expect him home for the Christmas season. Negron arrived in Florida in the wee hours Sunday morning, and stayed in a hotel until Tuesday, Dec. 12, when the surprise family reunion took place in front of the Lake Wales Charter System elementary school’s entire student body and staff. The school had gathered to honor winners of a contest centered around National Kindness Day. Jose’s class was picked as the winners, and he was selected to read a poem the class had put together about kindness. As Jose read, the curtains opened as his father appeared, prompting tears and cheers in the packed auditorium. School principal Gail Quam and assistant principal Shay Hixenbaugh were virtually the only school employees that knew of the plan, which was more than two weeks in the making.

Area officers, veterans help families in need Dozens of area children received Christmas gifts from Winter Haven Police Department officers and members of American Legion Post 8 Dec. 16.

In the morning, WHPD Chief Charlie Bird said Operation Reach Out benefited 51 children in 13 families.

The annual assistance program has been ongoing for more than 20 years.

WHPD DARE Officer Kris Bhoj said counselors at 10 area schools helped select which kids needed help the most.

“The main purpose is giving presents to kids who may not have received any

this year,” Bird said. “While it builds relationships with the community it’s really all about the kids. It reminds us how fortunate we are, puts things in perspective, and it helps my officers to see the reactions of the children.”

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Pints for Paws Lakeland Beer Fest January 19, 7-10pm, Lake Mirror, ages 21+ pets welcome.

Benefits the Humane Society of Polk County. pintsforpawslakelandbeerfest.com

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Pyrography

Play It Forward Polk

January 20, 10am-5pm, all skill levels. Learn the traditional art of pyrography also known as “wood burning.� More info & register online: polkmuseumofart.org

January 20, 5-10pm at Polk Theatre. Putting musical instruments in the hands of Polk County public school students who might otherwise go without. www.polktheatre.org $10

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Buster Cousins & Friends January 26, 7pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down in Winter Haven. www.gpderrydown.com

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Banksy Banksy Jan. 27 Noon-6pm at Outer Space Gallery in Winter Haven The Haight Street Rat will remain on view through February 12, 2018. This event is FREE and open to the public.

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18 Butterfly Saturdays Every Saturday from 10am-2pm at Outback Oasis. This is an interactive, walk-through exhibit. outbackoasis.com

7 Hair of the Downdog January 7, 11am-noon at Grove Roots Brewing in Winter Haven.

Yoga then beer! $15 Register online www.ioyogastudio.com

12-28 The Dixie Swim Club January 12-28 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. Watch 5 southern women get together 4 weekends over 33 years. lwlt.org

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13 Saturday Afternoon Family Movies January 13, 2-4pm at the Winter Haven Public Library.

Watch Despicable Me 3! Free, snacks welcome. mywinterhaven.com/library (863) 291-5600

Farm to Table: Soup’s On! January 18, 6-8pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Take a seat with friends or cozy up around the fire pit with bowls of soups & stews made by Amy Freeze & her team. Including a craft beer-infused dessert, and drinks. $45 Buy tickets at boktowergardens.org

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1 Citrus Bowl: LSU vs Notre Dame January 1 at 1pm, Camping World Stadium.

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Park Ave 5k January 20, 7:30am, Winter Park. 3.2 mile run/ walk event for ages 8 and up. Free kids’ run for kids 10 and under. Fun & food afterwards. Registration is required. 407-896-1160 or www.TrackShack.com

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The Orlando Fringe: Winter Mini-Fest

Lego Brick Pinch Pot

January 3-7. Venue locations are within Lowndes Shakespeare Center.

(407) 648-0077 orlandofringe.org

January 6 from 10-11:30am at Leu Gardens. Build your own pot out of clay! Ages 5+ leugardens.org 407-246-2620.

A Celebration of Harry Potter

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Wrong Tour 2018

January 26-28 at Universal Orlando. Celebrity guests, demonstrations, panel discussions and more. www.universalorlando.com

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January 26 at The Beacham, 46 N Orange Ave. www.thebeacham.com

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7 Brunch with Your Pup January 7 from 10am2pm at The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E Princeton St. Mimosas & brunch for humans, pet buffet for your pups. (407) 246-4278 mennellomuseum.org

Trevor Noah January 27 for two shows, 7pm and 10pm. Bob Carr Theater, 401 W Livingston St. (844) 513-2014 www.drphillipscenter.org

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15 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour January 15, 6:30pm at Enzian in Maitland. 7 short films selected from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. enzian.org

Blue Moon Night Time Paddle January 31 from 6-9pm in Winter Park. A three-hour paddle to watch the sun set and the Blue Moon rise.

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WORDS Amy Sexson

“People either love me, hate me, or they really don’t care.”

-Banksy When does vandalism become art? Street Art and Graffiti Art have a long and controversial past. They are different from each other, however they share some of the same roots of political unrest. Artists are willing to risk jail or even death to get their message out. What began as spray painting on the side of a train or a building has become a global art movement that is making big headlines and art collectors very wealthy.

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Graffiti art is more word-based, meaning the artist’s tag name is the art. It’s all about typography and style. Street art is more image-based, most likely created by a trained artist. The image will usually have a message relevant to the times that the public can relate to. It’s almost always located in a high traffic area and will most-likely end up being painted over at the building owner’s expense.

Negotiations with the building’s owner began. Greif wanted to get the painting down and donate it to a museum rather than have it destroyed. The owners were running out of time and were faced with paying a fine if they didn’t paint over it. (Until 2014, SF had a “Graffiti Fine” to be paid by the owner of the building if the graffiti wasn’t removed in a timely fashion.) After many months, they agreed on a deal and Greif started the removal process.

Sometimes street art has been commissioned, in other words, they have permission to paint. We see murals painted around Central Florida, and they are generally accepted by the residents. What about when they aren’t given permission? It has become standard practice for famous street artists to have their piece stolen within hours of painting it. Entire walls are cut down and sold at high-end auction houses for millions of dollars, and the artist will see none of that money. It’s the artist’s intention for the art to be seen by the general public for free. By the nature of it, it’s supposed to be temporary, too. So when does vandalism become something more? At what point does it become art?

The wall was taken down, board by board and stored in Greif’s house while looking for a permanent home.

Unfortunately, museums weren’t interested in taking it because it was only authenticated on Banksy’s website, not in person. The SF MOMA also felt that some street artists’ intent is to have their art destroyed or not survive for very long. They wouldn’t want to keep anything against an artist’s wishes.

Why does Banksy keep himself a secret? Greif was offered $200,000 after he initially took the Haight Street Rat down. Banksy could be profiting millions of dollars if he wanted. Greif explains why Banksy stays hidden, “At first he needed to guard his identity because the police had made him their number one target for prosecution. Over time, as he became an international sensation, it became about simply not wanting the after effects of ‘celebrity status.’ I have not met Banksy, but friends and contacts who know him say he just wants to paint and do his work on his own terms and doesn’t want the hassles that come with being a celebrity.”

According to Brian Greif, an art collector from Nashville and Executive Producer of Saving Banksy, “It is both vandalism and art. That’s what makes this art so interesting. Artists in the Street Art and Graffiti genres risk arrest and even death to put their work out their for the public. I don’t know many art forms where artists have been jailed or killed doing their art. In LA, a graffiti artist named Psych went to jail for eight years. There are several artists who have died doing the art. Skate One, Nexst and Robbo are just a few of the prominent artists who died actually painting in the streets.”

I asked Greif if he knew Banksy’s real name. “I do not know who he is. I do know that he is not the guy from Massive Attack. I do know he is a real individual (not a collective). Other than that, I have no idea,” he said.

Greif is referring to a rumor that a band member from the Bristol, England band, Massive Attack was the real Banksy. Paintings supposedly showed up in the same cities wherever the band happened to be touring. Banksy is also rumored to be from Bristol.

The most famous street artist in the world is Banksy.

And that’s where the Haight Street Rat painted in San Francisco in April, 2010 comes in.

Banksy had spent some time in San Francisco, explained Greif. “I was heavily involved in the street art scene in San Francisco. When Banksy came in 2010, I saw the tremendous public reaction to the paintings he did each night. Banksy was in SF for about 10-days. He did one painting each night. Every morning people would scramble to see the new Banksy. It was disappointing to see the pieces get painted over or tagged within a few days. I decided to try to save at least one of the paintings so it could be shared with the public. Banksy is undoubtedly the most famous artist in the Street Art movement. His most iconic symbol is the Rat. In my opinion, there is significant historical significance to the Haight Street Rat, and it needed to be preserved.”

Greif talks about the future for the Haight Street Rat after it leaves Winter Haven. “We have not found a permanent home yet. I haven’t had a serious museum inquiry since Saving Banksy was released. We will continue to do the traveling exhibit. It’s been extremely gratifying to show the painting at places like the public library in Kokomo, Indiana. Over 1,500 people showed up the first night, people of all ages. In Windsor, Canada, the exhibit venue curated a show of art from ten Windsor area artists.

The artists sold art at the exhibit, and it was a great showcase for them. I might be wrong, but I feel like the traveling exhibits are doing a lot to help raise awareness and generate positive discussion about Street Art and Graffiti.”

Greif believes Street Art and Graffiti are very important art movements, part of a larger, global movement.

“Because these paintings have been done illegally, they are destroyed quickly. I believe it is important to save key public pieces from this movement. Not everything can or should be saved, but iconic pieces by the top artists in these genres must be preserved.” havenmagazines.com

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Greif has been offered $1.7 Million for the Haight Street Rat, he’s not selling.

No Ball Games - a painting Banksy did for the London Olympics was sold at auction for $1.2 Million.

Flower Girl sold at auction for $209,000.

Kissing Coppers sold at auction for $575,000.

Slave Labor sold at auction for $1.1 million.

“The irony of Bansky street art is this; here’s a guy with one and he wants to donate it to a museum, and they don’t want to take it. Yet, someone’s prepared to buy it for a half million dollars. That’s the beauty of street art.”

-Ben Eine Street art is controversial. The artists don’t always have permission to do what they do. They want to create art in public places so that the general public can see it. Not everyone will go to a gallery show, but everyone can see it if it’s painted on a wall downtown. They want to create something with a message, that evokes thought, gets people talking.

What do you think?

To learn more about the Haight Street Rat coming to Winter Haven on January 27th, watch Saving Banksy on Netflix or itunes.

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Our work is hard and humbling, but the payoff is huge because we get to do it together and leave 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. Nando has modeled for the highest designers in Paris, Milan & New York. I went to Kent State University for fashion design and merchandising. We’ve both worked in front of and behind the camera. Style, Fashion, Set Dressing & Function. We are huge advocates of travel, new experiences and really cool graphic T’s that represent where you’re and where you’ve been. That’s why one of our favorite aspects of our job is designing Airbnb spaces. We not only decorate them but we often stay in them when we travel! We’ve decorated boutique hotels, mansions and tiny houses (soup to nuts). We are based out of Winter Haven (where Nando grew up) and Upstate NY, which is where we do the majority of our film work. However, Winter Haven has a magnetic pull, so we’re in NY...less and less. We are here to share with y’all some stylish insider design ideas and fun side stories/adventures that happen along the way.

We love Airstreams, metal, antiques, horses, good wood, leather, fabric,up cycled pieces, local art and cheeky sayings. Xo Sally & Nando DC Fashion and design don’t just apply to apparel in our world. When the idea came up to turn a semiunused space on the horse farm into an Airbnb, it was a no-brainer. We knew it needed some updates and a little bit of our magic touch, but it has so much going for it. For starters, the location is obviously on point because it’s in bustling Winter Haven. The snowbirds are returning, weekenders are coming and LEGOLAND fans are looking for another element to their LEGO adventure. The Farm Life definitely compliments the Brick Life in a unique way. People come to escape from the north, all over the world and even as close as Lakeland! Why not be ambassadors and share our little slice of Heaven with others.

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space and some Feng Shui issues. Another hurdle was Nando’s mom occasionally popping in and insisting on tropical colors and design elements (which we typically steer away from). We assessed what needed done so we could then establish a budget and a timeline. The only other concern was how we would accommodate and stylishly pull off the “tropical” request.

We started by removing all furniture and decorations from the space, and giving it a thorough ceiling to floor cleaning and a fresh coat of paint. Next, we decided which pieces of preexisting furniture and decor we could use.

We made a shopping list and hit up all of our local “go to” shops. Being on a budget and preferring to reuse & upcycle, we frequent Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity thrift stores to get plates, art and furniture. For this project, we knew we needed a sturdy daybed. Like magic, one appeared outside of an Antique shop in downtown Winter Haven but, it was missing the finials. That just meant an additional item to add to the treasure hunt. No problem.

Saturday morning bright and early, we went straight to the Silvermoon Flea Market. There, Nando found 4 Billiard balls that we spray-painted white and glued to the daybed frame. The flea vendor still probably can’t understand why we didn’t buy the complete rack. Ha-ha. We found a line of sheets by Martha Stewart at Macy’s (who incidentally has been given a second chance at hipness thanks to Snoop Dogg). Her WHIM COLLECTION sheets are so crisp and wash up beautifully. They sport cute little patterns that go with our established Western/ Tropical/Racehorse theme. Oh my!

The next morning, on Craigslist, I searched for “horse lamps” and there they were. I swear it’s like a little Google fairy comes to me in the middle of the night. Five minutes down the road, someone was selling the perfect “horse lamps” with shades that look just like our Eagle Lake sunrise.

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password, feel free to check chicken nests for eggs, Yes. Tiny lizards do sneak in from outside (no they don’t bite), etc. They add charm and make the guests feel special.

One of my favorite details is actually outside. We bought paint at Broke and Poor in Auburndale and silver glitter to make a little reflective strip so guests don’t trip on a “step down” by the pool. I then painted the diving board (blue and white striped) as a nod to our best friend who is French. He spends winters on the farm. More details include making a bonfire pit and putting solar lights along pathways.

Inside, we have the original billboard from Nando’s first Mountain Dew Commercial hanging. It was shot in the late 80’s around town. It features cowboy Nando riding a horse through the lake pulling a water-skier, Brad Pitt. Ultimately, we wanted to create a fun, nostalgic, and relaxed atmosphere combined with a unique experience that our guests wouldn’t forget.

Finally, we made a custom book that highlights our favorite local spots like: Where to grab a craft beer?

Where to see alligators up-close? Where to enjoy the best sunset in town. The “Journal” is complete with business cards, social media links, websites, our menu faves and maps. Guests can write their recommendations too. Oh yeah! We always have the most current issue of Haven Magazine on the coffee table for them to read while they enjoy a glass of OJ and farm fresh eggs!

Upcoming BnB transformation: We will turn an Airstream trailer into its own freestanding BnB on the farm next to the bonfire pit.

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Nature Meets Art at Lake Wales Arts Council

Lake Wales Arts Council is bringing together the talents of Winter Haven resident photographer, Mike Potthast and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd for a photography exhibition, Nature Meets Art, starting January 3rd and running through February 28th. A free reception and gallery talk for the exhibition will be held on January 10th from 5-7 p.m.

A seemingly unlikely pairing for an exhibit, the two explained how they know each other with Sheriff Judd saying, “I knew Mike Potthast’s dad before Mike was even born, and I have watched him evolve into the most talented photographer and artist there is any place in the state of Florida. He and I have been good friends for several years; in fact, our East Polk County lake houses are just two doors apart.”

Mike explained, “I had the opportunity to photograph the Sheriff for a magazine many years ago. During the shoot, we talked about photography and he shared his enjoyment being behind the camera when he is not being the Sheriff. We became good buddies sharing tips and tricks taking photos.”

Mike grew up around photography, with his family owning their own studio. After learning the craft, he studied Commercial Photography and obtained a B.A. in Business Management. Following his time in college, Mike worked as a freelance photographer for the Orlando Magic

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and even transitioned for a time into the world of motion picture, working as a producer for Time Warner. In 2001, Mike put his forte for photography and business degree to work when he opened his own studio, Potthast Studios in Winter Haven.

As for the Sheriff’s part of the exhibit, “It will predominantly be nature through the eyes of the Sheriff in Polk County–landscapes and maybe a few critters from various parts of America,” Judd explains.

Other than their love of photography, what do these two men have in common? Their understanding and appreciation for a community’s connection to its art. Mike elucidates, “Arts are involved with everything we love: Watching a movie with your kids, a TV series on Netflix, an antique chair that has a lot of character, the boat you spend the day in on the lake, or a well-crafted beer at Grove Roots.

When someone takes time to perfect and express themselves in what they do, I think you can consider it a form of art.”

Sheriff Judd describes his journey with photography saying, “I’ve loved photography from the time I was a teenager, but had absolutely no time to develop my love for nature photography. While attending college part-time, raising children, and climbing through the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office, it is now my number one stress reliever.”

According to Mike, he has been producing his pieces for this exhibit in collaboration with DHS Design Guild (created the custom florals) and Lynda Whitney helped with some of the models’ hair and aesthetic design, for four to five months. He will also include some from years ago that he loves. The exhibit will combine the perspectives of the two photogs, paralleling the beauty of artfully composed shots of people and the spontaneous splendor nature has to offer.

Sheriff Grady compounds to Mike’s thought, saying, “I believe that the arts represent peace, love, safety, and security, and it begins inside an individual’s heart and soul. When someone can express themselves through art there is no need to express themselves through violence.” www.lakewalesartscouncil.org (863) 676-8426

For his part, Mike explains, will be, “a series of portraits of local women I used with a combination of stylized designs and live floral arrangements.

It was a team effort with my studio staff and other talented artists I love working with.”

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Ridge Art Association 68th Anniversary Fine Arts Exhibition

Ridge Art Association will showcase the very best of what artists far and wide have to offer at the 68th Anniversary Fine Arts Exhibition to be held January 4 – January 21st of this year. Though RAA holds many crowd-drawing themed art shows throughout the year from their Aviation Exhibit to their Black and White Show, Ridge Art’s Executive Director Christy Hemenway calls this fine arts show, “The best of the best of the year.”

A staple show since the Ridge Art Association was founded in 1950.

The Fine Arts Exhibition draws artists from all over Polk County and beyond to submit stand-out, original works completed in the last 2 years. This show and all of RAA’s others are inclusive of all media from drawings, oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphics, computer art, mixed media, fiber, sculpture, and photography.

Hemenway expressed that it’s beneficial to encourage all forms of art as it stimulates people, artists and beholders alike, to experience new things, saying, “Some people only think of art as a painting on a wall and it’s not. There’s so much more to art than that. It’s whatever affects you and evokes emotion.”

RAA usually receives around 125 pieces and has the ability to show between 60-80. Receiving for the show begins on December 29th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continues December 30th from 8:30 am to 11

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am. The judging will take place that day at 11:15 am, followed by a critique at 3 pm where the public is welcome to attend. “It’s usually a pretty good learning experience. Sometimes, their critiques are an education in and of themselves,” explained Hemenway.

you may not understand a piece of artwork because it’s abstract or not your usual taste. “You have to look in and see what the artist is trying to tell you. You have to spend a few minutes with a piece of art, not just walk by it.

You have to look at it and allow it to speak to you.”

The winners will be announced the afternoon of the critique. According to Hemenway, this show offers more prize money than any of their other shows, drawing artists from further away. A total of $2,200 in prize money will be handed out, with ‘Best of Show’ claiming $800.

The 68th Anniversary Fine Arts Exhibition will have a reception on Saturday, January 6th from 6-8pm.

To find out more information about this or any of RAA’s other exhibitions, visit, www.ridgeart.org or call them at (863) 291-566.

Ridge Art Association and other organizations like them are invaluable to the encouragement and fostering of creativity in the community by providing a space for artists to show and culture to grow. “The beautiful thing about Ridge Art is that we’re free and open to the public. It’s a really great place to go and see artwork because art enriches your life just like travel and music do–they kind of take you outside of that box of what your everyday life is. You can look into a painting and you can dream or you can transport yourself there into a place that you can’t see every day. If you take advantage of that and you look, you just grow more as a person,” remarked Hemenway.

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The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern Right off Scenic Highway in Babson Park, ensconced across the road from the shores of Crooked Lake, sits The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern. A seafood sanctuary making regulars out of customers far and wide, the restaurant is owned by husband and wife Tim and Tammy Bracewell.

“My husband started vacationing here at Crooked Lake in 1970 and then I started coming with him in ’78. We just love the area,” explained Tammy. After spending time vacationing on Crooked Lake and owning a lake house there for 17 years, the Bracewells decided to move from their home in the Lithia area to make a home in Babson Park in 2015. A few months later, on February 2nd of 2016, they opened the doors of The Crooked Bass to the public.

Tammy spoke about their approach to running the tavern.

“He’s more into the recipes and the cooking and I’m more into the front of the house, greeting our guests and marketing and the communications side of things.”

Tammy describes the atmosphere of the eatery as warm, friendly and casual. “It’s very family-oriented, even though we have a bar, we have a lot of families that come in. We have a little kids corner where the kids can color and do things.”

The Crooked Bass has something for just about everyone, specializing primarily in seafood. From grouper, Mahi, Ahi tuna, salmon, catfish, crab legs, fresh oysters, scallops, frog legs, and more, they have also gained patron notoriety for their steaks, wings and burgers.

“Even though we’re a seafood place, we have a lot of people that rave about our burgers. We do half-pound, hand-patty burgers–we have a Crooked Lake Burger that is kind of our signature burger. It has jalapeño peppers, pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, and bacon,” commented Tammy.

Apart from their signature Crooked Lake Burger, Tammy says that shrimp is another big seller. She described the batter as “a light dusting” as to not overpower the taste of the shrimp.

get accepted to college, that’s huge,” said Tammy about the Homeless Students in Transition kids. She continued, “I think getting involved with the community and engaging our guests in those efforts helps people feel connected.”

Feeling good about dining with an establishment that gives back to the community, I journeyed to The Crooked Bass. The lake theme is apparent from the moment you enter. From paddles and poles on the wall, light fixtures made out of tin buckets that might be used to carry bait when heading out to fish, and an anchor made of shells on the wall, getting into the laid-back lake vibe was easy to do. Even their full bar had accents of corrugated metal you might see used for the tin roof of a lake retreat or boathouse. Tackle boxes held the salt, pepper and sugar packets on the booth I sat in and the wall next to me boasted pictures of happy customers–families, couples, regulars, young and old. It looked like the photo album of one big happy community family.

Tammy’s description of The Crooked Lake Burger left me with no second thoughts on what I wanted. The burger basket came with a juicy, thick patty, topped with lettuce, tomato, and the other fixin’s Tammy described along with mayo in a ramekin to the side and an order of crispy crinklecut fries. Yum! It’s clear how this legendary burger made a name for itself amongst usual customers.

As for the future of The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern, they hope to continue enhancing their local presence, growing and expanding their reach to travelers passing through on Highway 27. Tammy hopes to “give them a local taste” of what Crooked Lake and Babson Park have to offer.

1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL 33827 Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9pm Fri & Sat 11:30am-midnight Sun 11:30am-8pm (863) 589-5887 www.crookedbass.com Facebook: @TheCrookedBass

Tammy and Tim feel it’s important to stay connected to the causes of the community, saying they support the local elementary school through holding a spirit night. They also work with their guests to help provide Christmas gifts for the teens in the Homeless Students in Transition program at Lake Wales High School. Last year, they even provided notebook computers to students from the same program who were accepted into college.

“These are students that have an extraordinary amount of obstacles, being displaced–they don’t have a place to live or they’re living with friends or relatives. For them to havenmagazines.com

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Robert Carlisle Robert Carlisle, now an accomplished photographer and curator of his own collection of Navy photography, was born in 1924 in Patterson, New Jersey. When Robert was 4, his father moved them to Wheeling, West Virginia where he grew up. He recalls sitting in front of the radio years later, only 17-years-old, with his father when news came over the airwaves that the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor. “The next day, the day after Pearl Harbor, I joined the Navy.”

Walking around the shop, a story emerges from each photo that he has collected over the years. He walked us around his studio and pointed them out, detailing each one.

He gave the account behind a photo taking place in 1945, 10 or 15 days after the war ended. His ship was caught in the largest Typhoon to ever strike the Navy, Typhoon “Louise.” “Our ship got sunk and when it went down, it only went down to the level of the main deck. It didn’t go any further because we were over a sandbar or coral, so that’s as far as it went down,” recalled Carlisle. “The next day when the storm was over and the tide went out, we were on the beach, we were ashore with our ship. I mean, a 500-foot ship on the beach. Not only us, there were others–not all Navy, a lot of commercial tankers and that kind of stuff.

I have pictures of the storm.”

Carlisle told an amusing story about having to gain weight to meet the Navy’s 105 lb requirement to join. He went into the recruiting office where he ate bananas all day until his weight reached the regulation 105 lb. Everybody in the office took note and he was able to join the Navy. Carlisle smiled wryly, “Guess what I weigh today?”

Robert started out as a Boatswain’s Mate in the Navy and explained that about every 6 months out of the year, he would have to be a Master at Arms, “basically a policeman” as he describes it. “I enjoyed being a Boatswain’s Mate, but a Master at Arms was not good billet for me,” he explained.

Carlisle pointed to a sobering collage of photographs from the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. “I photographed John F. Kennedy’s funeral and I was the only photographer allowed to walk around the whole tour.” The only mistake, he admitted was, “I missed going up around the block to the church where little John John was standing and saluting,” he said, speaking about the famous photograph of JFK’s son.

Robert said, “I started putting in requests to be a Photographer’s Mate, but it’s a long line. I was 5 different ratings in the Navy.”

While under the rating of Construction Driver, Carlisle was transferred to Greenland. Due to an overabundance of Construction Drivers, the Navy made him a Construction Mechanic.

Moving around the room he said, “There’s a shot where I went out when the astronauts returned. A photographer had to be there when the capsule would splash in the water. It was Gordon Cooper, I was there in a chopper photographing his return.”

When he arrived, the Public Works Officer asked Carlisle about his mechanic skills. Admitting he knew little about mechanics, the officer asked Robert what else he could do. He replied, “I can type 60 words a minute and I’m a pretty good writer and a pretty good photographer.” The Public Works Officer told Robert he could take over the station newspaper, be his yeoman, and run the photo lab.

He showed a picture in 1957 when they were sent to Litchfield Park, AZ to shoot “touch and goes” where young pilots have to practice touching and taking off.

After about a week he told the Aircraft Commander that he had gotten all the photos he needed and was going into the desert to take photos there. When he returned to the barracks from his desert photo shoot, Robert said, “I walked in and the kid jumped back in the desk!” Carlisle had been reported dead after the plane he would have been on crashed, killing everyone on board.

After a year in Greenland, it was announced that his base was to be shut down.

Carlisle was assured that any tour of duty he asked for out of Greenland would be granted. “I put in for photo school, Pensacola, and I got it,” he said, almost with the same air of disbelief when he first learned his request was granted. From there, Robert worked first in motion pictures for the Navy, before moving to still photography.

Mr. Carlisle was visibly moved when discussing his most recognized photograph.

He was present for the opening ceremony of the USS Arizona Memorial and took a photograph that the Navy made 44,000 lithos of and distributed to every base and ship in the Navy. They then came back and ordered another 40,000. A lot of men lost their life that day, and he sincerely could still feel the loss.

After retiring for a few years, he was sworn back into the Navy. Robert Carlisle spent a total of 45 years enlisted, and finally retired for good in 1986.

After owning a photography studio in Orchid Springs for 15 years, Robert took a three-year hiatus, eventually opening another store on Cypress Gardens Road that he ran for another 10 years. Bob now has a shop called Bob’s Photo Works off Cypress Gardens Blvd. You can buy prints of any of the photos Carlisle took while in the Navy.

With a studio full of Navy history and memories, Robert Carlisle has a lot to teach us still. “Presently, I’m 93 and I’m striking for 100.”

You can see his photographs and buy prints, plak-its, and ceremonial certificates by visiting his studio at 360 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven or visiting his website, www.navyshipphotos.com.

He also uses Photoshop to create images saying, “They’re not actually photographs, they’re pieces of art I’ve created on the computer.” havenmagazines.com

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Kenneth Treister

Renowned artist, Kenneth Treister has settled in Winter Haven after many years in South Florida, where he created most of his work. Treister is a versatile artist known for many different architectural buildings, many books full of his photography and sculptures around Florida.

In 1963, Treister started a community garden in Coconut Grove called Elizabeth Virrick Park. He added whimsical flowers for shade, which reminds you of Alice in Wonderland and colorful hearts around the park. Treister also built a community center and library within the park. This project took 50 years to complete. “Its construction and stained glass are unique,” said Treister.

Treister created Gumenick Chapel in Greater Miami in 1967. “The chapel was designed as a sculptural environment for a single person or a congregation to become ‘one with God,’” said Treister. “Architecture becomes sculpture and sculpture becomes architecture.” He created the chapel with the use of ferro-cement, a system of reinforced mortar or plaster applied over layer of metal mesh. In his book published in 2000, “Gumenick Chapel: The Sophie and Nick Gumenick Chapel, Temple Israel of Greater Miami” readers are able to see photos of the chapel taken by Treister himself.

In 1973, Treister built Office in the Grove, the second office building in Miami. Office in the Grove is a nine-story office building that sits on tall green berms, and introduced hidden parking, a first in Miami. The inside of the building was built without traditional office hallways, palm tree light fixtures and representations of the Everglades’ flora and fauna right up to the herons on the brass elevator doors. “Office in the Grove is primarily about the integration of landscape and art into the total fabric of architecture,” said Treister, “These elements were not added as decoration but are an integral part of the building’s being.”

In 1979, Treister created an enclosed space with courtyards and open streets with a lot of texture, patterns and sculptures called Mayfair. Mayfair started as a three-level shopping center with at least 50 stores and open courtyards. In 1985, the Mayfair House was added as well as another fivelevel building which held at least 70 more stores, including Burdines. Mayfair House’s outside greeted its visitors with a giant mural of butterfly wings and each suite included an enclosed balcony with a personal hot tub. “I love the dense landscape of Coconut Grove and the serenity and human scale of enclosed courts,” he said.

Treister’s most famed piece of art is The Holocaust Memorial in Miami, FL. Approached by a group of survivors in 1985 to design a memorial, he started the memorial located at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, which opened in 1990.

The memorial consists of a 50-foot high arm made from bronze with over 100 figures trying to climb the arm, taken from real photos taken during the time.

He also recreated the photos on granite plaques to show the gruesome things that were done to Jews during World War II. “I wanted to create an open, easy to envision, literal and understandable memorial to the six million Jews who were slaughtered,” said Treister. “This was the only time in history when an entire people were marked for death.”

In 1993, Treister published “A Sculpture of Love and Anguish: The Holocaust Memorial, Miami Beach, Florida,” which contains the tragic photos, texts and other documents of the holocaust as well as the marvelous architecture of the memorial. “The totality of the Holocaust cannot be created in stone or bronze… the rich diversity of European Jewish culture, now lost, cannot be expressed…the murder of one and one-half million children when joy turned to sorrow, cannot be sculpted…but I had to try,” he said, “Six million moments of death cannot be understood…but we all must try.” Most of the sculptures featured in the memorial were created in Taiwan or Mexico City. Most of the photos that were recovered were taken by the Nazis.

Treister redesigned the Temple Emanu-el in Greater Miami in the early 2000s.

In 2010, Treister created a bronze sculpture called “The Dove of Peace” for the

synagogue, which now sits at the main entrance. His work on the synagogue included the Abraham Frost Sanctuary, the Tree of Life doors, a stained glassed wall that resembles several of the Jewish symbols, Star of David and stained glass windows. His 2004 publication, “Cherubim & Palm Trees: The Judaic Art of Temple Emanu-El” shows readers more on the Temple Emanu-el as well as other temples. “With my work, I try to create a humanistic environment,” said Treister, “Where people feel secure, content and joyful.”

Treister created over 50 home designs, including his own 11,000-square-foot Courtyard home in Coconut Grove in 1959. “Courtyard houses were the primary architectural form throughout history, without regard to geography, culture or religion,” said Treister, “Now the court has been lost as part of the architect’s vocabulary and we build what I call ‘object houses,’ houses that are part of the streetscape and not the family’s personal life.” Other homes include the Blank home in 1961 which introduced portable walls, the Cohen home in 1961, the Blank house in 1963, the Berkowitz home in 1963 and the Wolfe residence in 1969. He also designed a doctor’s office in 1963, several condominiums and two schools.

Treister’s work can be seen in Central Florida as well. He designed the bima for the Temple Beth Shalom in Winter Haven, published a book with local Winter Haven sculpture artist, David Price called “Bok Tower Gardens: America’s Taj Mahal” in 2013 and published “The Fusion of Architecture & Art: The Judaic Work of Kenneth Treister” in 2015 and “Gardens, Architecture & Art: The Humanistic Architecture of Kenneth Treister” in 2017. “He’s like this fabulous work horse,” said Price, “A renaissance man that never slows down.” Treister also created “The Nautilus Pavilion” for the Outback Oasis in Winter Haven.

“The Fusion of Architecture & Art: The Judaic Work of Kenneth Treister” is the first installment of Treister’s life’s work with a forward by Yitz Greenburg and photos by Laszlo Regos. This book features his work in synagogues, churches and his most famous piece, the Holocaust Memorial.

“Gardens, Architecture & Art: The Humanistic Architecture of Kenneth Treister” is the second installment of his life’s works and has a nine-page forward by Tom Wolfe. “This book is an architectural autobiography of my work over the last 60 years,” said Treister. It is compiled of his courtyard architecture, landscape of the architecture and humanistic architecture and can be purchased at www.shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780692808672.

“The Nautilus Pavilion” is based on the geometric golden rectangle, which is also nature’s nautilus shape. “I have taken nature’s straight lines in my sculpture’s walls and roof members to create the spiraling shape of the Nautilus,” said Treister, “the sculpture’s beauty is felt when the multitude of patterns are formed as the sun or moon’s rays cast their magic while dancing in and out of the clouds.”

This sculpture portrays how things grow naturally and require the many layers that have to be revealed to see its inner beauty.

Treister is a multi-talented artist: photography, architecture, painter and author.

He has done so many significant pieces of art over the last 60 years that have made a huge impact on South and Central Florida. “Ken always has new ideas,” said Price. Treister has several book will become published in the future. “One [is] on my work with Frank Lloyd Wright and other [are] on world architecture,” said Treister, “Including a book on courtyard architecture and gardens.” Treister’s archives can be viewed in the Smathers Library at the University of Florida and his photography can be viewed permanently at Polk State College’s Fine Arts Auditorium in Winter Haven.

More of Kenneth Treister’s books include: “Chinese Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Design: A Series of Essays” (1987), “Habaneros: Photographs of The People of Havana” (1997), “Havana Forever: A Pictorial and Cultural History of An Unforgettable City” (2009), “Maya Architecture: Temples in The Sky” (2013) and “Easter Island’s Silent Sentinels: The Scripture and Architecture of Rapa Nui” (2015).

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ILLUSTRATION Mai Ly - Mean Girl Series

Mai Ly Degnan Illustrating her Dreams Growing up, Mai Ly Degnan described herself as more of an indoor kid with drawing being her favorite hobby. Little did that creative child know that one day her knack for drawing would grant her a career as an illustrator, producing work for well-known companies.

The range of subject matter mentioned earlier usually depends on the prompt from the art director. “I guess I’m good at drawing funny, sad lonesome girls, so those are the stories I usually get hired to illustrate…. which I don’t mind at all since they are my favorite things to draw,” said Mai Ly. Each work’s severity or humor depends on the audience or medium she’s drawing for. She gave details, “Something illustrated for NPR is typically more serious, while something illustrated for VICE can definitely be more funny and weird.”

Mai Ly grew up in Haines City and says, “I definitely preferred drawing inside over outdoor recess. It wasn’t until I took my first art class in college that I realized that studying art was my real passion and that it could be more than just a hobby.”

It was taking that first art class that gave her the internal nudge to transfer from her previous major in biology to the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia to study illustration.

As far as a favorite illustration, Mai Ly credits her “Mean Girls” series as not only special for her stylistically, but also for the impact it made on her career saying, “Mostly because they were real turning points for me in my work style-wise.

They also helped me develop a solid visual narrative that has influenced me since. These were also pieces that really helped make a name for myself through awards from 3x3 Magazine and American Illustration.”

Currently living in Baltimore, Maryland, Mai Ly makes a living as a freelance illustrator and Illustration Professor at Towson University. In the summer, she teaches high school pre-college students at Maryland Institute College of Art.

Her own blooming illustration career aside, Mai Ly loves to teach. Having just finished her first entire year of teaching, she plans to do more. “Getting students excited about illustration was wonderful to see, and I’d really want to teach more in the future.” One more thing Mai Ly is extremely passionate about–pugs. To that, I say, who isn’t?!

All of Mai Ly’s work is hand drawn with pencil and micron pen and digitally colored in Photoshop. A look at her website www.mailydegnan.com, gives an understanding of how this Haines City girl was able to take her passion for illustration to the professional level. With talent splashed across every illustration, every stroke of her pencil adds a depth to the piece, breathing life into the characters within it. Though the drawings are exaggerations, or her interpretation of people and scenarios, the situations Mai Ly portrays range from humorous to sad to nostalgic, giving them a tinge of reality that draws you into them.

The future looks colorful for Mai Ly Degnan. She makes greeting cards which she would like to grow into a larger business. She also recently finished a middlegrade book cover with Harper Collins, an experience she describes as, “A major dream come true.” She hopes to work more in the children’s book field saying, “Being biracial, I think it’s really important to represent diversity in children’s books, and one day I’d really love to write my own.”

With such relatable imagery, I was curious where she garners her inspiration.

“Much of my inspiration comes from the internet, pop culture, trashy TV, independent films and everyday life. I really enjoy poking fun at everyday insecurities and social awkwardness. I’m a naturally awkward person, so I never have to look far for new ideas,” explained Mai Ly.

If you want to own some of Mai Ly’s illustrations, you can buy personal pieces, enamel pins, and greeting cards at her Etsy store, https://www.etsy.com/ au/shop/MailyDegnan. She says she will also do the occasional personal commission when she’s not too busy. You can look through the boundless depths of her talent at her website www.mailydegnan.com.

She said that much of her published work begins with a prompt from an art director explaining, “We work collaboratively on a project and we both come to the table with our own ideas.” Regarding her own creative process, Mai Ly always begins with brainstorming. “Much of my time is spent making lists and jotting down ideas. I work through dozens of ideas, where I filter them down to 3-4 finished sketches. From there, I email them to my art director for approval. Once they choose the sketch they like the most, I then finish the illustration in full color,” she elaborated.

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Alexandra de Roos What is it that drives someone to become the best in what they’re passionate about? Singers, dancers, artists–what special quality do some have that push them from taking a hobby to something much bigger? I don’t have the answer, but I do know that 14-year-old ballerina Alexandra de Roos has got it.

Alexandra is from Winter Haven. She was born with hip dysplasia, making her legs and hips turn out. “The doctor didn’t really think I was going to be able to walk. It had been a year and I hadn’t started walking or trying to walk,” she explained.

Her doctor recommended she see a podiatrist who told her parents that she had seen many ballerinas that started out with similar disabilities. She recommended inserts in Alexandra’s shoes and exercises for physical therapy. Taking the podiatrist’s comments to heart, her parents called every dance studio in Winter Haven to see if they would take such a young child, Alexandra was only a year and a half at the time. Barbara’s Centre for Dance agreed to take the toddler.

“That’s when I started dancing,” she reminisced.

That is where Alexandra fell in love with dance. She said her parents would ask her every year if she wanted to continue and she was always said yes. At age 9, Alexandra began to take an interest in ballet as her prominent dance style. Her mom did research on summer intensive programs and found one at The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia. Alexandra was accepted, “I loved it, I loved ballet. I knew that I wanted to continue to get more serious about that.”

She continued her training at The American Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancer Workshop in New York City for two weeks the following year. When she was 11, Alexandra auditioned and was accepted to Tampa’s Next Generation Ballet summer intensive workshop. With Alexandra getting serious about ballet as a career, she was encouraged by her parents to audition to be a trainee. Age eleven at the time, Alexandra knew they didn’t typically take kids until they were around the age she is now, 14. “I did the audition anyway,” she said.

A snafu with Next Generation’s server meant Alexandra didn’t receive an email about the results of her audition, leaving her to believe she hadn’t been accepted.

When she was told that she had in fact been accepted she said, “I just started jumping up and down! We were on stage because my group had been called up and I literally almost fell off the stage because I was trying to run and get to my parents so fast.”

From 2014 to 2015, along with dancing with her competition studio, Alexandra also trained as the youngest dancer to ever be accepted into Next Generation Ballet’s trainee program.

At age 12, she auditioned for The School for American Ballet Summer Intensive and got in on a merit scholarship. “I didn’t think that was going to happen, I was so shocked. I found out when I was in math class at school,” she remembered.

“This past year I auditioned again and I knew that I wanted to dance for the New York City Ballet. This year was a little bit different because I was now 14 and they could accept [me] to stay year-round in their winter term program, I was old enough to stay in the dorm.” Alexandra went back for the summer intensive again on a merit scholarship. After a class one day during the summer, her dad

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kept trying to Facetime her. When she finally got to her room and answered the Facetime call, Alexandra recalled, “My parents and my little brother Colton were holding a sign that said ‘Congratulations.’” They had received a call that morning from SAB inviting Alexandra to the Winter Term program.

I asked Alexandra’s mother, Shelli de Roos, what it was like letting her daughter go to New York City to pursue her dream at such a young age. She said with unwavering conviction, “As a mom, it’s the hardest thing to do to let your child go at the age of 14, but I absolutely knew it was the right decision for her. This was the opportunity of a lifetime.” She continued, “Her father and I knew this was her chance.”

A ballerina of accomplishment, accepted to study at The School for American Ballet, Alexandra spoke with appreciation, remarking, “My biggest supporters are definitely my parents. I don’t know what I would do without them.”

She explained when she went to Next Generation Ballet how her parents would drive her an hour there and back. They had the school arrange a special schedule for her so she was able to attend Next Generation, “They wanted to support me in anything I did, so I definitely wouldn’t be here without them.”

Alexandra also cited all her teachers and mentors–the ballet teacher from her first competition studio, Ms. Lorna Rozon, the former artistic director at Next Generation who is now the artistic director at Boston Ballet II, Peter Stark, and Next Generation’s current artistic director Philip Neal as invaluable supporters.

About Neal, Alexandra said, “He believed in me. He gave me hard parts and some main roles when I didn’t think I was ready, but he knew I could do them and that meant a lot to me.”

Alexandra says she also draws inspiration from watching dancers Maria Kowroski, Tiler Peck, and Sterling Hyltin from New York City Ballet’s company.

With an obvious love for dance, I asked Alexandra what specifically about ballet drew her in. “It’s really elegant, I love performing it. I especially love the Balanchine style versus Classical or Vaganova style. It has elements of fast movement, kind of jazzier movements I would say, or movements that push the ballerina a little bit more than the other types of styles. I feel like I move naturally about that style.” She continued, “I get this feeling when I start to dance and I can’t really describe it, but I’ve had it my whole life and I really love it.”

Alexandra attends academic school at The Professional Children’s School (PCS) in New York where she soaks in her favorite subjects–English, Writing, History, and Biology. Somewhere between her dance schedule at SAB and academic classes at PCS, Alexandra still finds time for her other hobbies–sketching dancers in her sketchbook, making earrings, and scrapbooking which she learned from her grandmother.

The possibilities seem endless for this young dancer. Her sweet spirit, positive disposition, and resilience to perfect her craft will get her wherever she sets her sights and she has them set to the sky. “My main dream is to become a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, that’s what I’ve had in my head for many years.”

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January 1-7 BOUND ASCENSION:

THE SCULPTURE OF GINO MILES EXHIBIT When: Through Jan. 14, 2018 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Through Jan. 14Sculptor Gino Miles has worked in monumental and small dimensions since the 1970s. He works primarily in fabricated stainless steel and bronze, and the curvilinear, often weightless appearance of his pieces creates a visual contradiction with heavy metal materials, and challenges the fundamentally static nature of sculpture.

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By Patsy Glasscock. We will be highlighting the Florida - Friendly Landscaping principles over the next year so that you can learn more about each of the nine principles. This month we are introducing the nine principles that make up Florida - Friendly Landscaping Program in Polk County and the many resources available to help you create your own Florida - Friendly Landscape.

When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 12 a.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Through Jan. 14Sculptor Gino Miles has worked in monumental and small dimensions since the 1970s. He works primarily in fabricated stainless steel and bronze, and the curvilinear, often weightless appearance of his pieces creates a visual contradiction with heavy metal materials, and challenges the fundamentally static nature of sculpture.

THE MOMOLOGUES

When: Through Jan. 21, 2018 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition features illustrations from the award-winning children’s book of the same name.

It is the work of Lakeland artist and illustrator Fred Koehler.

When: Jan. 04 through Jan.21, 2018 Where: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com (863)294-7469 This original comedy about motherhood rips away the gauzy mask of parenthood to reveal what all mothers know but don’t always talk about: it’s overwhelming and exhausting, but also very, very funny. From the joys of pregnancy, through reading the same books over and over and over, to finally seeing your baby get on that school bus, this play mines the laughs and tears of the early years of motherhood. BE AWARE: this production does contain strong language and mild adult themes

CARILLON CONCERT: NEW YEAR’S DAY When: Jan. 01, 2018 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Ring in the New Year with special concerts featuring special musical selections.

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NATURE MEETS ART When: Jan. 02-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, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Getting away with murder can be so much fun‚ and there’s no better proof than the knock-’emdead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for BEST MUSICAL. Center Stage Buffet available for additional charge.

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GROWING & COOKING WITH COOL SEASON VEGETABLES When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Are you interested in learning how to grow cool season vegetables as well as how to harvest, preserve and prepare foods with them? Join us for tips and information for success!Workshop is presented by the City of Lakeland Water Utilities and the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.Go to polkextension.com for more information.if you have any questions, please contact us at j.schelb@ ufl.edu.

ULTIMATE IMPROV (TEENS) When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. lakelandpl.libcal.com All teens ages 13-17 welcome!Live and unscripted!

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When: Jan. 03, 2018 | 5:15 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. winterhavenlaw.com/society-of-the-turtle Join us for a slow jog at 5:15 PM at the fountain in Central Park in Winter Haven (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.

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B.A.S.S. When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 6:30 a.m.

Where: Lake Shipp Park 1649 Lake Shipp Dr, Winter Haven A national qualifier for bass high school anglers.

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When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland downtownlakelandfl.com First Friday is one of the most popular recurring events in Lakeland. Monthly, people from all over our community converge in Downtown Lakeland for an evening to spend with family and friends.

When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland business.lakelandchamber.com Purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items.

When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven Bring a picnic supper and your lawn chairs forBlues under the stars.

When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 7 p.m.

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

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When: Jan. 05, 2018 | 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland www.lkldlive.com Swan City is back at their regularly scheduled time with TWO SHOWS yet again!The first show is our patented Top Swan in which we crown the best improvisor of the month after a series of hilarious scene based competitions! It is our 7pm show that is fun for the entire family!The second show is our new format, It’s Swan Year Later, in which we create captivating movie plots on stage for you without writing any of it beforehand! All this is after getting suggestions from you, our loyal audience, of course! The second show is at 8:30pm.You could go to just one show for $10 or you could see both shows for $15 and be laughing your way into 2018!

When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Downtown City Park 200 E Park St., Auburndale thegatheringgoose.weebly.com A mix of vintage, hand crafted, artisan, direct sales, retro, upcycled, etc. An eclectic array of vendors that one can shop from.

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BUTTERFLY SATURDAYS When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Outback Oasis 4000 Country Club Rd. S, Winter Haven outbackoasis.com The Butterfly Encounter is an interactive, walk-through exhibit.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org The Circle of Life Wellness Coaching process is one that promotes personal goal setting coupled with group discussion and mind-body exercises. This 4-hour class will give you the tools you need to start off the New Year in New Way! Dress comfortably as we will be relaxing as we set our intentions for the New Year. As Meryl Streep says, “Start by Starting.” Register online. $80

ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS

When: Jan. 06, 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. Clark is the Executive Director of Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide awareness for the healing power of the arts through engagement.This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited. The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. The group meets for the talk and tour at 11:00 am on the 1st Saturday of every month unless it falls on a holiday weekend. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit.Registration preferred but not required.For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark at 863-224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY FISHING EVENT When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 9 a.m.

Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland polknature.com The January Family Friendly Fishing Excursion will start at Circle B Bar Reserve, with a Charter Bus provided for transportation. Please meet at Circle B Bar Reserve before our 9:00 AM departure.

Online Registration begins one month before event. *Registration is required.

OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow www.polkhistorycenter.org Learn about the pioneer families and World War I veterans at this historic Bartow cemetery. The tour starts at the History Center with a short walk of approximately one mile to include historic landmarks along the route to the cemetery.

Oak Hill Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 with the earliest recorded burial dating to 1860. The cemetery tour is offered the first Saturday of every month, November through April at 11 a.m.

PETER CETERA When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Peter Cetera, has enjoyed a distinctive musical career beginning as the singer, songwriter, and bass player for the legendary rock group, Chicago. A solo artist since 1986, Peter has recorded 10 timehonored CD’s.

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Community Presbyterian Church 511 Celebration Ave, Celebration thecelebrationfoundation.org (407)566-1234 Grammy winning jazz saxophonist, Branford Marsalis and the Marsalis Quartet performs.

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YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB When: Jan. 09, 2018 | 5 p.m.

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

The Young Adult Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin at 5 p.m. in the Historical Conference Room of the Library.

Titles include a variety of young adult fiction and nonfiction. Open to all ages.*January’s Book Club will be on the second Tuesday of the month due to the holidays.

When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 7:35-10 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Indoor Pro Soccer.

SOUTHERNDIPITY When: Jan. 06, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park. crookedbass.com

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CARING FOR CRAPEMYRTLES When: Jan. 09, 2018 | 5-6 p.m. polkextension.com Do you have a crapemyrtle or would you like to add one of these summer blooming trees to your yard? Join us for tips on how to select, plant, and maintain healthy crapemyrtles year round in your landscape. Also learn proper pruning techniques for crapemyrtles.This program is presented by UF/ IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardeners.

HAIR OF THE DOWNDOG: INSIDE OUT YOGA AT GROVE ROOTS BREWERY When: Jan. 07, 2018 | 11 a.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven www.ioyogastudio.com Join Jhoanna from Inside Out Yoga at Grove Roots!Yoga then a beer.

Space is limited, reserve online. $15

MEDITATION WITH SINGING BOWLS When: Jan. 09, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 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. Register online. $15

FREE NATURE TOUR

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When: Jan. 07, 2018 | 2 p.m.

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

Enjoy a walk through time as our guide, Steve Franklin, discusses some of the cultural and natural history of Florida’s delectate eco-systems and problems it faces today. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature during this tour and even some thought provoking poetry. Participants just have to call to register for it! Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272.

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14TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. LUNCHEON When: Jan. 10, 2018 | 11 a.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Guests will hear from Key Note Speaker Dr. Alzo J. Reddick, Sr.RSVP by thursday, January 4 by visiting www.mlk2018polkstate.eventbrite.com. For additional information, contact: Nixsa Cruz-De Witt at 863-298-6842.

LUNCH & LEARN: EASY TREE CARE FOR HOMEOWNERS When: Jan. 10, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Trees are great additions to the landscape and provide us with many benefits. Proper care is important for the health and life of a tree. Explore how to select a tree that will fit your landscape.

Learn about the keys to long-term maintenance including planting, mulching, watering, and fertilizing.Bring your favorite lunch, picnic in the Gardens, or opt for a fresh choice from the Blue Palmetto Cafe. All Lunch & Learn events are included with general admission and free to members.

WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW SERIES When: Jan. 10, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven (863)291-5880 Bring your lunch and discuss book for the month.

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When: Jan. 10, 2018 | 12 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman will be reviewed by Bob Ference.

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BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Jan. 10, 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.

DIRTY DANCING When: Jan. 10, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com DIRTY DANCING — THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Center Stage Buffet available for additional charge.

NATIONAL CORVETTE RESTORERS SOCIETY WINTER REGIONAL When:Jan. 11 through Jan. 14, 2018 Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland http://www.ncrs.org In addition to the normal judging and training activities this event offers a Corvette oriented swap meet (100 vendors), reasonable lodging within a 10 min drive, an adjacent RV park. Times TBA.

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THERE AIN’T NO MORE-A FOLK OPERETTA When: Jan. 11, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland www.lkldlive.com An award winning tour-de-folk operetta celebrating America’s vanishing original art form. In his final performance, an old folksinger confronts his lost love, experiences of the Vietnam War, years of political activism, adventures into the American wilderness, and death itself with five instruments, square-dance calling, and dirty jokes in this haunting, heartfelt hootenanny. The play is the product of five years of research, poetry, field recording, music-mentorship, and folklore in the Arkansas Ozarks. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30pm $12 Adv $15 Day Of Show

When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: UF/IFAS Extension 1702 S Highway, Bartow polkextension.com Do you enjoy garden crafts? Join us for this workshop where we will teach you what hypertufa is and how to make it. Participants will make their own hypertufa pots to take home. Pre-registration is required. Come dressed for crafting. Cost is $15.00 payable online by credit card only or at the door by cash or check only. $15

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CHAT & CHEW: SKYPE WITH DR. GARTH DAVIS, WEIGHT-LOSS DOCTOR When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Katya Galbis, LD a registered dietitian will be available to answer questions before/after the meeting. Start your year with “Fresh Ideas, Fresh Food and Fresh Weight Loss and Health Goals” with Chat and Chew. Arrive early; seating is limited-first come first serve. Ask Dr. Garth your weight-loss related questions. Please email questions to: 54321health@gmail.com

HYDROPONIC GARDENING 101 When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center 3020 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland Are you interested in growing plants without soil? Do you have limited space to garden?

Hydroponics may be the answer! This program will teach you how to use different hydroponic systems to grow plants in your backyard.This program is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardeners. To learn more about the Master Gardeners go to: polkextension.com.

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THURSDAY SQUARED FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: Jan. 11, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

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POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK: RENOIR: LES ETUDES When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Space is limited. RSVP by emailing Reservations@ PolkMuseumofArt.org.Although best known for his paintings, Renoir embraced printmaking during the last twenty years of his life and was prolific in their production. Exploring Renoir’s distinctive visual vocabulary and contextualizing his subject matter in the era in which he lived, this gallery talk will offer visitors a closer look at a side of Renoir’s career unfamiliar to most.Led by Dr. Alex Rich.

THE GATHERING GOOSE PRESENTS FANTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHTS When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 4-9 p.m.

Where: 251 Avenue A SW, Winter Haven thegatheringgoose.weebly.com It is a mix of vintage, hand crafted, artisan, direct sales, retro, upcycled, etc. An eclectic array of vendors that one can shop from. Food trucks will be there Family and pet friendly.

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL

MARK JOHNSON & EMERY LESTER

When: Jan. 12 through Jan. 14, 2018 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com From the tip-top of her twinkly tiara down to her sparkly slippers, Nancy is ready for the spotlight in her first dance recital. Based on the popular Fancy Nancy book series by Jane O’Connor.Join Fancy Nancy and her friends after the 2:00 pm Matinee show Sunday, January 14th at LCT for an exclusive Tea Party and Dance Party on our stage! This fun-filled event is sold separately from our show tickets. The Tea Party will start around 3:45 pm in the Glass Lounge of the theatre with delicious cupcakes, cookies, and other delectable sweets and treats! After tea time, join Fancy Nancy on our stage to dress up in costume and dance in the spot light!

When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 8-10:30 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland www.lkldlive.com Mark Johnson is an authentic American original.

Primarily known as the inventor of the Clawgrass style of banjo (which some call the “third style” after the clawhammer and Scruggs three-finger styles), Mark is both a top drawer player and a respected composer of contemporary acoustic music. In 2012 he received the third annual Steve Martin Award for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music. IT’S CLAWGRASS! Mark’s unique style doesn’t really fit into a strict category.

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When: Jan 12 through Jan. 28, 2018 Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre 411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales lwlt.org Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years.

When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland. business.lakelandchamber.com Purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items.

BUTTERFLY SATURDAYS When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Outback Oasis 4000 Country Club Rd. S, Winter Haven outbackoasis.com The Butterfly Encounter is an interactive, walkthrough exhibit, Feeding sticks are provided so guest can feed and interact with the butterflies.

TROPICS VS ST. LOUIS AMBUSH When: Jan. 12, 2018 | 7:35 p.m.

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

MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOP: CREATING HYPERTUFA CONTAINERS When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: UF/IFAS Extension 1702 S Highway, Bartow polkextension.com.

Do you enjoy garden crafts? Join us for this workshop where we will teach you what hypertufa is and how to make it. Participants will make their own hypertufa pots to take home. Pre-registration is required. Come dressed for crafting. Cost is $15.00 payable online by credit card only or at the door by cash or check only. $15

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office 1231 Orange St., Lakeland 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.

ARTLAB When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Registration required.

“TRANSCENDENCE” STUDENT EXHIBITION RECEPTION

When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org “Transcendence” features the work of Polk County Middle School students grades 9 through 12.We invite the friends and family of the students whose artwork is presented in “Transcendence” to join us for a reception.

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When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Lions Park 175 N Nekoma Ave, Lake Alfred mylakealfred.com A great day of music and food from BBQ vendors competing for cash prizes and trophies.

Entertainment: Southern Express Bluegrass Dixie Bluegrass Express Rekindled Grass Sonya Stratton & Straight South The Midnight Clogging Express.

When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com This brand new theatrical concert features more than 60 songs blended into unique medleys from the most prominent decades in music history‚ the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with over 100 costume changes and videos that turn back time. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Despicable Me 3. Food & drink welcome.

RUM AND FOOD EXPERIENCE When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 3-7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland www.rumandfood.com Proceeds benefit Lakeland Kiwanis & all they do for the community. Cooking demos, celebrity chefs and lots of food and rum!

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TRIBUTE TUESDAY: BRASS HEART BAND

WILLIAM N. RYAN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

When: Jan. 16, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven www.theatrewinterhaven.com Featuring Tina Turner and the Blues Brothers with the Brass Heart Band!

When: Jan. 18, 2018 | 5 a.m.

Where: Lone Palm Golf Club 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland secure.qgiv.com/for/pscf/event/786493 Start time TBAJoin us at Lone Palm for a great day of golf, camaraderie, food, drink, special prizes, and gifts. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Polk State College Baseball Team. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the William N. Ryan Memorial Endowed First Class Scholarship.

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT When: Jan. 17, 2018 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Heartland Church 225 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven web.winterhavenchamber.com Currently serving as the Vice President of National, Regional and Local Marketing for Chick- fil-A, Inc., David has invested his entire career as part of a team, committed to building the kind of company culture that people talk about! Register online. $50

THE SMOKIN TORPEDOES When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Fire Restaurant 325 Central Ave, Winter Haven thefirerestaurant.com

KOLT 45 When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park. crookedbass.com

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BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Jan. 18, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

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

When: Jan. 17, 2018 | 5:15 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven winterhavenlaw.com/society-of-the-turtle Join us for a slow jog at 5:15 PM at the fountain in Central Park in Winter Haven (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.

HARMONY DARK SKY PARTY When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 6-10 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Garden 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Learn about the night sky with astronomers, meet animals who survive in the dark, and enjoy a special astronomy inspired carillon concert.

LAKELAND MAGIC VS ERIE BAYHAWKS When: Jan. 17, 2018 | 7 p.m.

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CARPENTERS ONCE MORE When: Jan. 13, 2018 | 7 p.m.

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FARM TO TABLE DINNER: SOUP’S ON! When: Jan. 18, 2018 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join us around the fire for the second installment of our Farm To Table dinner series prepared by World Food Championship’s Amy Freeze. Take a seat with friends or cozy up around the fire pit with bowls of soups & stews guaranteed to beat the winter chill.

Amy and her team will cook up a hearty winterthemed menu, including soups, stews, a craft beer-infused dessert, and drinks. A native of Polk County, Amy began cooking at 8 years old and has never stopped. She earned her place among the world’s best competitive chefs by winning the National Pie Championship, being named a 3-time World Food Championships finalist in both desserts and sandwiches, and competing on Food Network. Outside of her food competitions, Amy has become knows for her use of craft beer, even in desserts, and has successfully transitioned into recipe creation for well-known food and beverage brands. $45

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When: Jan. 18, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash.

This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history.Center Stage Buffet available for additional charge.

When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 644 S. 9th St., Lake Wales Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women will be having its annual Rummage/Bake Sale on Friday, January 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.and on Saturday, January 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in the Holy Spirit Parish Center, 644 South Ninth Street, Lake Wales.Items for sale include glassware, holiday decorations, toys, appliances, jewelry, furniture, knick-knacks, and clothing.

The clothing will include men’s shirts and slacks, blouses, skirts, women’s slacks, jackets, and pantsuits.Bake goods will include homemade bread, cupcakes, cookies, and muffins. Breakfast items will also be offered at a minimum cost during the sale.

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GFWC FOUR CORNERS JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB CHARITY FASHION SHOW When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 10 a.m.

Where: Lake Eva Event Center 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City www.GFWCFourCorners.org GFWC Four Corners Junior Woman’s Club 2018 Charity Fashion Show, Expo, and Luncheon, “Giving for Learning,” sponsored by JarrettGordon Ford Davenport, is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2018 at Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City, FL 33844.

Catering will be provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Kissimmee (Formosa Gardens location).

Fashions are courtesy of Stein Mart in Lakeland.

Entertainment will be provided by Mike and Amy Smith. There will be a silent auction and gift basket raffle. The expo features businesses with goods and services of interest to women.

Tickets are $35 (including lunch).

ENDEAVOR LUNCH & LEARN: VISIT CENTRAL FLORIDA When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven web.winterhavenchamber.com Visit Central Florida will visit Endeavor Winter Haven to share how the organization drives economic growth through tourism and sports. $10/member $20/non member Register online.

CREATIVE YOGA WITH MICHELLE PUGH

ULTIMATE IMPROV (TEENS) When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com All teens ages 13-17 welcome!Live and unscripted!

Sharpen your wit and think on your feet. Invent characters, create scenes, twist the plot, laugh ‘til you scream.

When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join our Creative Yoga class every third Friday for a truly inspirational experience. Dedicated yoga practitioner Michelle Pugh will guide you through an hour long hatha-based class that will end with a meditation focused on our current exhibition.Our classes are a community format so that all ages, sizes, and levels of experience will feel comfortable.

Practice will vary to increase diversity in your practice. Modifications are always offered.Please arrive early as space is limited and bring your own mat and blanket if possible.

Cost: $10 Non-members / $5 Members If you have any questions, please call Membership Manager, Diana Smith, at 863.688.7743 x 249.

WINTER HAVEN ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven The City of Winter Haven Natural Resources Division and Urban Forestry Advisory Board in conjunction with the Polk County/UF/IFAS Extension Office plan to hold this event in celebration of Florida Arbor Day. Displays and demonstrations concerning the importance of trees in urban areas, proper selection, as well as planting and care of trees will be set up to educate event participants. We plan to give away trees to participants. To “earn” a tree participants will be required to visit at least 3 displays to insure they are learning about the tree they are being given, and how to care for it properly. We plan to have Polk County Master Gardeners helping with the education and demonstration components of the event as well as the County Forester available on site to answer participant questions.

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DULCIMERS IN THE PARK CONCERT

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When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven 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. You will be entertained with music styles of Waltzes, Patriotic tunes, Irish Reels & Jigs, Hymns, and American standards.

Enjoy this free concert every month on the Third Friday night in Winter Haven.

When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland www.pintsforpawslakelandbeerfest.com Pints for Paws Lakeland Beer Fest, your favorite pet-friendly beer festival is BACK for its fifth year!

Attendees will enjoy sampling from over 100 different brands of beer, along with a free souvenir pilsner sample glass, live music, food trucks, interactive beer stations, entertainment and more.

Leashed pets are welcome and Pints for Paws benefits the The Humane Society of Polk County, Inc. Pints for Paws Lakeland Beer Fest will be held on Friday, January 19th from 7-10pm at the Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland.Must be 21 years and older to attend event.

Tickets can be purchased at www.pintsforpaws2017.eventbrite.com

PRESENCES: NEW WORK BY YOLANDA SANCHEZ When: Jan. 19 through Feb 1, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Melvin Gallery FSC 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland flsouthern.edu Opening reception on Jan 19th at 7pmThrough colorful passages of fluttering brushstrokes, Yolanda S√°nchez 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, S√°nchez’s diaphanous, gestural forms encourage the eye to twirl and rest with each mark, evoking her training in dance and calligraphy. Through S√°nchez’s energetic use of line and color, viewers to this exhibition will discover their own moments of inspiration.

SONGBIRD: LIVE TRIBUTE TO STEVIE NICKS & FLEETWOOD MAC When: Jan. 19, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland lkldlive.com This show celebrates the music of FLEETWOOD MAC and STEVIE NICKS performed live on stage by some of Polk County’s finest musicians! Expect to hear all your favorite hits and a revolving cast of singers paying tribute. $10 Row Seating $25 VIP Table Seats

DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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HOLY SPIRIT RUMMAGE SALE When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 644 S. 9th St., Lake Wales Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women will be having its annual Rummage/Bake Sale on Friday, January 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.and on Saturday, January 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in the Holy Spirit Parish Center, 644 South Ninth Street, Lake Wales.Items for sale include glassware, holiday decorations, toys, appliances, jewelry, furniture, knick-knacks, and clothing.

The clothing will include men’s shirts and slacks, blouses, skirts, women’s slacks, jackets, and pantsuits.Bake goods will include homemade bread, cupcakes, cookies, and muffins.

Breakfast items will also be offered at a minimum cost during the sale.

PAINTING POSTCARDS BY THE TOWER

BUTTERFLY SATURDAYS When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Outback Oasis 4000 Country Club Rd. S, Winter Haven outbackoasis.com The Butterfly Encounter is an interactive, walk-through exhibit.

When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Learn the basics of art journaling as you create a few postcards while enjoying beautiful Bok Tower Gardens. Join Laure Ferlita as she finds inspiration in capturing colorful images on postcards that can be shared with friends and family, near and far. Laure shares works side-by-side with you on how to get going with drawing and working with watercolors all while helping you to find your own voice and style. Register online. $50

PYROGRAPHY When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org $80/members $120/nonmembers Registration required.

MONTHLY ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

BOOK STORE 1/2 PRICE SALE When: Jan. 20, 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.

CYPRESS GARDENS SKI SHOW When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 3:30 p.m.

Where: MLK Jr. Park 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven www.cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com Free Ski Show MLK Jr Park 100 Lake Silver Dr Winter Haven Concessions available.

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PLAY IT FORWARD POLK 2018 When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 5-11 p.m.

Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland playitforwardpolk.com Play It Forward Polk is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization raising money for musical instruments for kids in our public schools who cannot afford them.There will be a 50/50 raffle, Cooler of Cheer raffle, 3 Polk County school musical groups, B.Haven, and The Play It Forward Polk Super Band!

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SWEET BRUNCH TREATS

When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Fire Restaurant 325 Central Ave, Winter Haven thefirerestaurant.com

When: Jan. 21, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Learn the fundamentals of creating delicious and simple dishes with fresh and season ingredients.

Sampling includes zucchini and banana breads, sticky buns, chocolate surprise muffins, pumpkin ricotta crepes with a delicious citrus punch. Held in the outdoor kitchen. Register online. $15

When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Branscomb Auditorium 1085 Johnson Ave., Lakeland

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The Imperial Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with Florida Southern College, is pleased to present this year’s annual Night at the Opera, Puccini’s delightful comic opera tale, Gianni Schicchi.

When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park crookedbass.com

TROPICS VS KANSAS CITY COMETS

When: Jan. 21, 2018 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Every dog has its day and at Bok Tower Gardens!

Leashed and friendly dogs are invited to visit the Gardens from 9:00 to 2:00 and enjoy fun contests, vendors selling specialty items, and professionals providing health, safety, and adoption tips. New this year is the opportunity to have family photos taken in front of the Tower, and a special “Blessing of the Pets” service. Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Polk County. $5

STEVE FORBERT When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 6:30-10 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven www.gpderrydown.com Steve Forbert is best known for his hit “Romeo’s Tune” from his 1979 album Jackrabbit Slim. He has been a font of music ever since, releasing more than a dozen studio albums, including a Grammy nominated tribute to Jimmie Rodgers in 2003.

DOG DAY OF WINTER

When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 7:35 p.m.

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

BABYBLU + FAZE WAVE + JET BLACK ALLEY CAT When: Jan. 20, 2018 | 8-11 p.m.

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

MUSIC AT PINEWOOD: DR. BEN PILA When: Jan. 21, 2018 | 4-6 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join noted guitarist Ben Pila in an intimate setting at historic Pinewood Estate. Benjamin Pila is the only classical guitarist ever named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts.

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January 22-28 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Jan. 23, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office, 1231 Orange St., Lakeland http://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.

LECTURE SERIES: FLORIDA WATER STORIES

When: Jan. 23, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Third lecture of the series: Connecting the Dots: The Origins of Our Chain of Lakes, presented by Bob Gernert, Jr., student of Winter Haven history and founder of the Museum of Winter Haven History.

LAKELAND MAGIC VS GREENSBORO SWARM

When: Jan. 23, 2018 | 7-10 p.m.

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

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GARDENING CLASS: NATIVE PLANTS

When: Jan. 23, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Fans of the most talked about show on television can now get their fantasy fix live on stage with the hilarious send-up Musical Thrones: A Parody.

When: Jan. 25, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven www.mywinterhaven.com Join the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County for gardening classes, hosted at the Winter Haven Public Library.

GARDEN WATERCOLOR CLUB When: Jan. 25, 2018 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org $200 for the whole series. Club will meet on Thursdays from 9:00am -12:00pm in the Olmsted House until March 1st. Less formal than watercolor classes, Instructor Owen Jolly will lead the group through demonstrations, en plein air, and selfdirected activities. For intermediate and advanced students, participants will learn and explore painting techniques, drawing skills and how to harness your creativity during the spring club meetings. $200

ACCESS ART: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA

When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 2-3 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. Clark is the Executive Director of Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide awareness for the healing power of the arts through engagement.This free program aims of who will provide an accepting and engaging environment in which the disease is a non-issue.

This program is designed for people in the early stages of dementia and their care partners and is open to the public. If you are concerned about your privacy, please speak to the facilitator of the meeting. Space is limited to 12 participants and their caregivers each month.Registration is preferred but not required.For registration, please contact Tinia Clark at 863-224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.Access Art is based on the MOMA Alzheimer’s Project and is a collaboration between Polk Museum of Art, Alzheimer’s Association — Florida Gulf Coast Chapter and the Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc.

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LAKELAND PIGFEST When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 5-10 p.m.

Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland http://lakelandpigfest.org Join the Lakeland Pigfest Board of Directors and the over 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities as we kick off the 22nd Annual Lakeland Pigfest! Free admission, pay to eat.

BARTOW MOVIE ON THE LAWN: FROZEN When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Bartow Movie on the lawn is located in downtown Bartow in the 700 block in the grassy lot.

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When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m.

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

When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: 1377 6th St NW, Winter Haven www.wrcfl.org 2nd Annual Woman-To-Woman 26th Day of Giving featuring an evening of networking, education, refreshments and entertainment.

Keynote Speaker - Christa HernandezProceeds to benefit the Women’s Resource Center of Florida, Inc.

BUSTER COUSINS & FRIENDS

When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 7-8 p.m.

Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven www.gpderrydown.com Tim Kelliher (AKA Buster Cousins) was born in Swampgoat, Florida. He’s a singer, guitarist, songwriter, bandleader, record producer and studio engineer with decades of experience in Central Florida and beyond. $15

LAST FRIDAY IN DIXIELAND When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: 1026 S Florida Ave, Lakeland www.soflolakeland.com 6:30pm & 7:30pmSamira Belly Dancers will perform at 1026 SoFlo to celebrate Last Friday in Dixieland. Meet some of our local artists. Specials throughout the shop. Free

WILTSHIRE + MR. HANDSOME

When: Jan. 26, 2018 | 8-11 p.m.

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

LAKELAND PRO RODEO: XTREME EDITION

When: Jan. 26 & 27, 2018 | 8 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Polk County’s largest wild-west extravaganza, the LAKELAND PRO RODEO CLASSIC “XTREME EDITION” rides into Lakeland for another amazing weekend! Top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls travel to compete in the eight traditional rodeo events, earning the points needed to qualify for the National Rodeo in Las Vegas!WI-FMX, motorcycle/bicycle/quad stunt shows offer highflying, heart-stopping, aerial acrobatics that will leave you on the edge of your seat cheering for more! Get ready to see Freestyle Dirty-bike riders & Quad Riders, back-flips and wheelies!

DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET

When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland. business.lakelandchamber.com Purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items.

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When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Outback Oasis 4000 Country Club Rd. S, Winter Haven outbackoasis.com The Butterfly Encounter is an interactive, walk-through exhibit.

LAKELAND PIGFEST

When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland lakelandpigfest.org Join the Lakeland Pigfest Board of Directors and the over 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities as we kick off the 22nd Annual Lakeland Pigfest!

Free admission, pay to eat.

SUCCULENT GARDEN WORKSHOP

DELICIOUS ITALY: FROM BEES TO CHEESE & WINE

When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 2-3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales http://boktowergardens.org Learn how to build a succulent garden with Brittany Bandi from SOW Exotic Nursery. Brittany will teach you everything you need to know about building a garden and more importantly, how to keep your succulents alive for years to come. All supplies are included. First pick a container then choose from an assortment of succulents. (3 plants are included). You will be able to decorate your garden with as much rocks and moss wanted to create a unique one of a kind garden.

Register online. $30

When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 4-6 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Dr. Phillip Kaufman, Professor, and Dr. Jennifer L. Gillet-Kaufman, Associate Extension Scientist, Entymology and Nematology Department, with University of Florida will delve into the history of how insects and insect-vectored diseases have shaped the food we eat and human history by exploring the art and science of food production in Italy from bees to cheese to wine! Samples of Italian honey from the I Greppi di Silli farm, wine and a special Italian cheese are included.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES

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When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 11:30 a.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.

My Little Pony: The Movie (PG)

When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 7 p.m.

Where: Ramon Theater 15 E Wall Street, Frostproof ramontheater.com

LEND ME A TENOR When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City hainescitytheatre.com In 1934, world famous tenor Il Stupendo is set to perform one night only as Otello at the Cleveland Grand Opera. When Il Stupendo arrives late and then passes out, someone has to take his place! This madcap, screwball comedy will leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.

THE BRASS HEART BAND When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Fire Restaurant 325 Central Ave, Winter Haven thefirerestaurant.com

HUBO BENTLEY When: Jan. 27, 2018 | 8 p.m.

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When: Jan. 28, 2018 | 2 p.m.

Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred On Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 2pm, we will have another free organized retreat away from the stresses of daily living called Forest Magic. Join your guide, Steve Franklin (again), for a tranquil stroll along one of the trails in our Preserve. There, you will visit shaded coves where the group can pause to participate in stress reducing mental exercises and enjoy the calming effects of nature poems.

The program allows participants an opportunity to consciously immerse themselves in the redemptive air, sights, and sounds that forests so generously provide. By the end of the walk you will likely feel as calm, relaxed, and refreshed as you would after enjoying a warm bubble bath. Reservations required. contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272 or aquinones@mylakealfred.com.

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When: Jan. 28, 2018 | 2:30 p.m.

Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City hainescitytheatre.com In 1934, world famous tenor Il Stupendo is set to perform one night only as Otello at the Cleveland Grand Opera. When Il Stupendo arrives late and then passes out, someone has to take his place! This madcap, screwball comedy will leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.

When: Jan. 31, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Emily Rogers, a business consultant, executive coach, and retreat leader, will lead a Mindful Leadership Workshop for our local professionals.

Please join us as we learn ways to realize our full potential in purposeful, creative, and balanced ways within our galleries. Each time, the content and the exhibitions will differ, so you can be sure to walk away with fresh ideas and inspiration. RSVP by emailing Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org.

THE TOXIC AVENGER

When: Jan. 31, 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 laugh-out-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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When: Jan. 31, 2018 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org You will love these groundbreaking tips for designing our most common spaces, specifically the home kitchen, to be able to mindlessly make positive changes to how and what you eat by simply changing your environment!Bring your favorite lunch, picnic in the Gardens, or opt for a fresh choice from the Blue Palmetto Cafe. All Lunch & Learn events are included with general admission and free to members.

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4360 BONNET LAKE DR HAINES CITY..........................................................................................10/4/2017..................$195,000 241 TANAGER ST HAINES CITY..........................................................................................................10/2/2017..................$199,000 1949 SOUTHERN DUNES BLVD HAINES CITY............................................................................10/2/2017.................$202,500 218 KENT CT HAINES CITY..................................................................................................................9/21/2017................$208,000 944 POINTE EVA PL HAINES CITY...................................................................................................9/29/2017..................$210,000 1543 GULF VUE DR HAINES CITY..................................................................................................10/30/2017..................$215,000 238 MILESTONE DR HAINES CITY...................................................................................................9/25/2017..................$216,000 4344 BONNET LAKE DR HAINES CITY..........................................................................................9/22/2017....................$217,500 200 TANAGER ST HAINES CITY.......................................................................................................9/22/2017..................$218,900 162 MINNIEHAHA CIR HAINES CITY................................................................................................9/15/2017...................$221,000 1381 WOODLARK DR HAINES CITY.................................................................................................10/6/2017.................$223,400 1580 WOODLARK DR HAINES CITY..............................................................................................9/29/2017..................$223,700 2381 SANDERLING ST HAINES CITY................................................................................................10/3/2017..................$227,800 258 MILESTONE DR HAINES CITY....................................................................................................9/15/2017.................$234,200 2752 SEQUOYAH DR HAINES CITY................................................................................................10/12/2017.................$249,900 334 BRIARBROOK LN HAINES CITY..............................................................................................9/28/2017...................$251,400 526 PINELOCH DR HAINES CITY.....................................................................................................9/29/2017.................$254,000 227 AIDANS LDG HAINES CITY..........................................................................................................10/4/2017.................$373,900 1603 GROVE AVE HAINES CITY.......................................................................................................9/20/2017.............$2,200,000

FORT MEADE 216 LANGFORD ST FORT MEADE....................................................................................................10/11/2017...................$68,000 510 N PERRY AVE FORT MEADE.......................................................................................................9/22/2017...................$85,000 30 S BLOXHAM AVE FORT MEADE................................................................................................9/22/2017....................$112,000 312 LANIER FORT MEADE....................................................................................................................10/2/2017....................$112,500 207 LANIER AVE FORT MEADE .........................................................................................................10/2/2017....................$79,000 3075 DOC LINDSEY RD FORT MEADE .........................................................................................9/29/2017..................$165,000 3827 BROOKE LAKES DR FORT MEADE .....................................................................................9/25/2017...................$219,900

FROSTPROOF 508 THOMAS AVE FROSTPROOF.................................................................................................9/29/2017.....................$51,000 10123 US HIGHWAY 27 FROSTPROOF...........................................................................................9/22/2017.....................$57,200 1115 LAKE REEDY BLVD FROSTPROOF............................................................................................10/11/2017...................$80,000 306 S SCENIC HWY FROSTPROOF................................................................................................9/22/2017..................$125,000 334 N LAKE REEDY BLVD FROSTPROOF.....................................................................................9/29/2017..................$135,000 420 W 5TH ST FROSTPROOF...........................................................................................................9/29/2017..................$175,000 126 DIXIE DR FROSTPROOF................................................................................................................10/2/2017..................$315,000 135 N LAKE REEDY BLVD FROSTPROOF ......................................................................................9/29/2017...................$137,400 1873 LAKE REEDY BLVD FROSTPROOF ........................................................................................9/29/2017.................$225,000

LAKE WALES 6245 TREASURE VALLEY LOOP LAKE WALES ..........................................................................9/25/2017.......................$51,100 305 WEAVER ST LAKE WALES ..........................................................................................................9/21/2017....................$55,000 2503 SUNSET CIR LAKE WALES .......................................................................................................9/27/2017...................$56,000 2502 SUNSET CIR LAKE WALES .......................................................................................................9/27/2017...................$56,000 402 DR J A WILTSHIRE AVE LAKE WALES .....................................................................................9/22/2017...................$60,000 518 GREENVIEW TER LAKE WALES ................................................................................................9/29/2017...................$62,000 3155 MAR LISA COVE RD LAKE WALES ........................................................................................9/22/2017...................$70,000 4351 PARK AVE LAKE WALES ............................................................................................................9/20/2017....................$76,000 31 E STARR AVE LAKE WALES .............................................................................................................9/27/2017.................$100,000 6714 ROCKY POINT RD LAKE WALES ...........................................................................................9/29/2017...................$101,000 236 JACKSON ST LAKE WALES .........................................................................................................10/3/2017..................$120,000 18 W POLK AVE LAKE WALES ...........................................................................................................9/29/2017....................$121,500 140 JACKSON ST LAKE WALES ..........................................................................................................9/27/2017..................$129,000 859 HUNT CIR LAKE WALES .............................................................................................................9/29/2017..................$135,000 1183 YARNELL AVE LAKE WALES .......................................................................................................9/27/2017..................$140,000 130 DR M L KING JR BLVD LAKE WALES ........................................................................................9/28/2017..................$140,000 3212 COURTNEY DR LAKE WALES ................................................................................................10/10/2017..................$140,000 3225 COURTNEY DR LAKE WALES ..............................................................................................10/10/2017..................$140,000 814 WILDABON AVE LAKE WALES .................................................................................................9/29/2017..................$149,900 18772 STATE ROAD 60 LAKE WALES .............................................................................................9/25/2017..................$154,300 4123 ABERDEEN LN LAKE WALES ....................................................................................................9/19/2017..................$156,000 1129 VIEW POINTE CIR LAKE WALES ...............................................................................................10/5/2017..................$164,000 835 E OSCEOLA AVE LAKE WALES ...............................................................................................9/29/2017..................$165,000 2479 SUNSET CIR LAKE WALES ......................................................................................................9/25/2017..................$166,000 5342 TIMBERLANE RD LAKE WALES ..............................................................................................10/5/2017...................$167,000 2522 SUNSET CIR LAKE WALES ........................................................................................................10/4/2017....................$171,500 976 ROBERTA RD LAKE WALES ......................................................................................................9/28/2017..................$185,000 8919 OAKWOOD DR LAKE WALES ................................................................................................10/6/2017...................$191,000 1025 MARGOT LN LAKE WALES .......................................................................................................9/27/2017..................$192,900 3050 WALDEN SHORES BLVD LAKE WALES .............................................................................9/20/2017..................$194,000 4596 BROOKSHIRE PL LAKE WALES ..............................................................................................9/21/2017..................$194,900 4320 DINNER LAKE DR LAKE WALES ............................................................................................9/29/2017.................$205,000 4538 TIMBERLANE RD LAKE WALES ............................................................................................9/29/2017.................$205,000 4025 PAW PAW TRL LAKE WALES ..................................................................................................10/12/2017.................$220,000 290 BROOKSHIRE DR LAKE WALES ..............................................................................................9/26/2017.................$235,000 4424 VENTANA LN LAKE WALES ...................................................................................................9/20/2017.................$246,000 4166 STONE CREEK LOOP LAKE WALES .....................................................................................9/20/2017.................$325,000 1121 SUNSET DR LAKE WALES ...........................................................................................................9/26/2017................$360,000 2850 RIDGE WAY LAKE WALES ........................................................................................................10/4/2017.................$625,000 703 OLD SCENIC HWY LAKE WALES ...........................................................................................9/29/2017..............$1,200,000 622 N STATE ROAD 17 LAKE WALES ...............................................................................................9/29/2017..............$1,200,000

HAINES CITY 3032 CAMELOT DR HAINES CITY....................................................................................................10/2/2017...................$50,000 251 PATTERSON RD H-38 HAINES CITY........................................................................................9/26/2017....................$62,500 1002 NORMA AVE HAINES CITY......................................................................................................9/25/2017...................$65,000 427 HARBORVIEW DR HAINES CITY..............................................................................................10/11/2017....................$65,300 7007 HEMINGWAY CIR HAINES CITY..........................................................................................10/20/2017....................$67,000 216 TANAGER ST HAINES CITY..........................................................................................................9/18/2017...................$68,000 220 TANAGER ST 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HAINES CITY.................................................................................................................11/3/2017....................$79,900 193 PALM VIEW CT 3453/4 HAINES CITY.....................................................................................10/13/2017....................$79,900 79 ASPEN DR HAINES CITY.................................................................................................................9/21/2017...................$85,000 167 LAKEVIEW DR HAINES CITY.......................................................................................................9/29/2017.....................$97,200 613 4TH ST HAINES CITY.....................................................................................................................9/26/2017.................$100,000 224 TANAGER ST HAINES CITY........................................................................................................9/25/2017....................$101,900 228 TANAGER ST HAINES CITY........................................................................................................9/25/2017....................$101,900 352 WILLET ST HAINES CITY.............................................................................................................9/25/2017....................$101,900 803 AVENUE A HAINES CITY............................................................................................................9/25/2017..................$106,000 568 TEES DALE DR HAINES CITY......................................................................................................9/15/2017....................$115,000 166 LAKEVIEW DR HAINES CITY......................................................................................................9/29/2017.....................$117,000 101 CIRCLE FOUR DR HAINES 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...........................................................................................9/15/2017.....................$61,000 411 LAUREL COVE WAY WINTER HAVEN ......................................................................................10/11/2017...................$62,000 53 COLEMAN RD WINTER HAVEN ...............................................................................................10/10/2017.....................$62,100 1315 28TH ST WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................................9/19/2017....................$62,500 2500 21ST ST APT 47 WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................9/18/2017....................$62,700 4856 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE DR WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................9/15/2017...................$65,000 4853 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE DR WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................9/15/2017...................$65,000 5 MALLARD DR WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................................................10/4/2017....................$67,000 6016 GRAND OAKS DR WINTER HAVEN ....................................................................................9/25/2017...................$68,500 181 SOLIS DR WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................................9/19/2017...................$70,000 189 SOLIS DR WINTER HAVEN ..........................................................................................................9/19/2017...................$70,000 4534 PALMETTO DR WINTER HAVEN ........................................................................................9/28/2017...................$70,000 700 MIRROR TER APT 406 WINTER HAVEN ............................................................................10/10/2017...................$70,000 3082 AVENUE V WINTER HAVEN ..................................................................................................9/22/2017....................$74,000 700 MIRROR TER APT 204 WINTER HAVEN ...............................................................................9/19/2017....................$75,000 6750 KENSINGTON DR WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................................9/28/2017....................$75,000 297 CUTRONE RD WINTER HAVEN .............................................................................................9/28/2017.....................$77,000 2402 AVENUE A TER WINTER HAVEN ..........................................................................................9/21/2017....................$79,300 723 WATERBRIDGE DR WINTER HAVEN ......................................................................................10/5/2017...................$80,000 2321 FRANKFORT ST WINTER HAVEN .........................................................................................9/28/2017...................$80,000 2508 SHERWOOD ST WINTER HAVEN ......................................................................................9/28/2017...................$80,000 112 TERRACE DR WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................................................9/29/2017...................$83,000 611 AVENUE D WINTER HAVEN .......................................................................................................9/28/2017...................$84,000 113 SE PROSPECT AVE WINTER HAVEN .........................................................................................10/2/2017...................$84,900 803 WHISPER LAKE CT WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................................10/10/2017...................$85,000 1379 SHERIDAN ST WINTER HAVEN ..............................................................................................9/25/2017...................$85,000 970 AVENUE H WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................................................9/22/2017....................$85,500 39 KIMBERLY CT WINTER HAVEN ..................................................................................................9/20/2017...................$86,400 317 LAKE NED RD WINTER HAVEN ..................................................................................................9/19/2017....................$87,400 367 LAKE DAISY CIR WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................9/20/2017....................$92,500 2012 GARDEN LAKE DR WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................................10/4/2017...................$94,000 1401 SE PALM DR WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................................................9/18/2017...................$99,000 2558 HELMS RD WINTER HAVEN ..................................................................................................9/28/2017.................$100,000 3451 AVENUE O WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................................................9/29/2017.................$104,000 204 SOLIS DR WINTER HAVEN .......................................................................................................9/26/2017..................$105,000 157 SOLIS DR WINTER HAVEN ..........................................................................................................9/26/2017..................$105,000 161 SOLIS DR WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................................9/26/2017..................$105,000 1840 NICARAGUA WAY WINTER HAVEN ...................................................................................9/22/2017..................$105,000 1020 MEDINAH DR WINTER HAVEN .............................................................................................9/22/2017..................$106,000

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...........................................................................................................9/21/2017...................$118,000 720 6TH ST WINTER HAVEN ............................................................................................................9/29/2017..................$120,000 1106 W LAKE BUCKEYE WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................................9/29/2017...................$122,000 827 NE AVENUE E WINTER HAVEN ..............................................................................................9/28/2017..................$123,000 4840 OLD LUCERNE PARK RD WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................9/29/2017..................$125,000 129 REBECCA DR WINTER HAVEN .................................................................................................10/12/2017..................$125,000 465 LAKE ELOISE POINTE BLVD WINTER HAVEN ....................................................................10/2/2017....................$125,100 5113 BIRD LN WINTER HAVEN ............................................................................................................10/4/2017...................$127,000 109 DICKINSON LN WINTER HAVEN .............................................................................................9/25/2017..................$128,000 1074 MEDINAH WAY WINTER HAVEN ..........................................................................................9/20/2017..................$129,800 262 KINGS POND AVE WINTER HAVEN .......................................................................................9/22/2017..................$130,000 2839 WINGFOOT CT WINTER HAVEN ........................................................................................9/29/2017..................$132,000 3304 FOX RIDGE DR WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................10/3/2017...................$132,500 4416 GLENNS LNDG WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................................10/6/2017...................$133,500 642 LAKE DEXTER CIR WINTER HAVEN .......................................................................................10/6/2017..................$134,000 105 24TH ST WINTER HAVEN ............................................................................................................10/6/2017..................$135,000 741 NE 16TH ST WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................................................9/28/2017..................$140,000 6002 COUNTRY WALK LN WINTER HAVEN ..............................................................................9/19/2017..................$142,000 3541 HARBOR CIR WINTER HAVEN ...............................................................................................9/29/2017..................$142,900 4022 CYPRESS LANDING WINTER HAVEN .................................................................................10/2/2017...................$147,000 3230 WHISPERING TRAILS AVE WINTER HAVEN .....................................................................9/21/2017..................$149,900 2912 EAGLE NEST VIEW DR WINTER HAVEN ..............................................................................9/27/2017..................$150,000 3008 EAGLE NEST VIEW DR WINTER HAVEN ...........................................................................9/27/2017..................$150,000 3008 SABAL BEND DR WINTER HAVEN .......................................................................................10/9/2017..................$150,000 2989 EAGLE NEST VIEW DR WINTER HAVEN 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Solomon’s Castle: A Visionary’s Legacy Solomon’s Castle is one man’s masterpiece, tucked amongst the orange trees and pastures in Ona, Florida. Howard Solomon, who unfortunately passed away in August of 2016, was a true creative with an imagination overflowing into everything he did.

Alane Solomon, Howard’s daughter, reminisced about him. “I got to see him every day in a beautiful setting. It’s like he created this whole kingdom for us.” Luckily for the public, Howard Solomon opened his kingdom to the community for everyone to experience.

Born in 1935 in Rochester, New York, Howard Solomon moved to St. Petersburg in 1955. He had a cabinet shop and worked as a boat builder, eventually moving to Freeport in the Bahamas where he lived for 7 years doing interior design for nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels. According to his daughter, he owned several galleries in the Bahamas and Miami, had shows in New York City, and has pieces all over the country and the world. “He moved here in 1970 with the hopes of building a studio and a workshop and a home so that he could be centrally located,” Alane explained.

She continued, “Once he bought the property, he realized there wasn’t a lot of room to build out so he started building up and because he’s an artist, some of his artistic flair fell over into the architecture and he decided to build a castle.”

The tours started after speaking at the Kiwanis Club through the urging of some local community members that were curious about the newcomer. He explained who he was, brought some sculptures, and explained what he was doing. They asked if they could come out to see the project. To that, he suggested they come out the last Sunday of the month. He forgot what he told them and when they showed up that day, he gave an impromptu tour. The next month on the last Sunday, they came again. For the next 12 years, he gave free tours.

Alane spoke about her childhood on the premises saying, “I thought that everybody’s dad made stuff. At that age, I had no clue how talented he was. He was definitely my hero.”

This beautiful property boasts the main attraction, his castle.

Solomon estimated it to be about 10,000 square-feet with a restaurant called “The Boat in the Moat,” a lighthouse, a replica facade of the Alamo, and more.

I took a tour of the castle with a group of other guests eager to see what it held. The silver tiles lining the façade of the castle are actually aluminum printing plates from the local Wauchula newspaper, The Harold Advocate. “The print side is on the inside, so technically it’s a time capsule. You could peel them all off and read old news,” remarked Alane. Another aspect of note is the 90 pieces of stained glass that can be seen in the different buildings on the property–all made by Howard.

The approximate 40-minute tour takes visitors through the galleries and home of Howard Solomon, going through the castle, boat, and ending at the lighthouse. Cindy, our tour guide for the day described Solomon as, “The Da Vinci of debris, the Rembrandt of reclamation, the wizard of odds and ends, and the savior of salvage.” When I spoke with her, she explained that she had been with Solomon’s Castle for 8 years saying, “I loved him, I love this place.”

Throughout the tour, Cindy showed us stunning pieces of Solomon’s work made from carburetors, gas tanks, oil drums, beer can bottoms, coat hangers and other recycled materials.

He made everything from people, creatures–real and imaginary, boats, cars and beyond.

Cindy didn’t just run through the motions, she performed the tour that Solomon himself wrote the script for. It was honestly funny. The jokes were smart, not pretentious, but a sophisticated type of humor that resonated with everyone in the room getting more than just a chuckle or two.

I spoke with another visitor on the tour, Linda Dube, who has been to the castle 3 times, saying, “Every time I come, I seem to see something different and I have more of an appreciation for him, for what he’s done.” The sheer volume of subjects that Solomon covered had Linda in amazement saying, “It’s not just cars, it’s not just metal, it’s wood, it’s everything. He fascinates me.”

We made our way, jaws gaped in awe of his work throughout the castle. As we exited, Cindy pointed out the Blue Moon Room in the east wing that can be rented which includes a 500 square foot kitchenette, can sleep two, comes with a continental breakfast, and has air conditioning, Dish TV, and high-speed internet.

Making our way through the boat, Cindy explained that it was a staggering 65 feet, three-quarters the size of the Santa Maria and was made from recycled wood.

Every aspect of the tour, from the castle’s architecture, the boat, his artwork within, and even the humorous descriptions of his pieces given by the tour guide had Howard’s fingerprints. The walkthrough felt like getting a glimpse inside the mind of this artistic genius.

Before I left, I stopped by the Boat in the Moat for a bite to eat with Alane. The menu contained a variety of salads, sandwiches, and other hot dishes. I was torn between the Reuben and the chicken pot pie. Everything at the restaurant is homemade according to Alane, adding, “A lot of the recipes were my grandmother’s.”

Famous for their desserts, Alane remarked, “People come back for our walnut pie or they come and get a full apple crisp to take home to their family.”

I decided on the Reuben with a side of spinach casserole, chips, and a drink. Everything was divine! The restaurant and atmosphere alone are worth a trip.

An adventure worth taking whether alone or with your family, you’re bound to come away having gained something–a full stomach from The Boat in the Moat, peace and quiet in an idyllic setting, or an appreciation for the creative legacy that Howard Solomon left his family and the visitors of his timeless castle.

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