HAVEN October 2019

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Physicians & Providers Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD Cortes-Meyer, Lissette, APRN

Hospitalist (cont.)

Bridges, Candy, APRN Miller, Emily, APRN Reedy, Clayton, APRN Rivera, Ruby A., APRN

Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD Skukowski, Bobbie, APRN Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD O’Meara, Mary, MD Torres, Eduardo, MD Ash, Greisy, APRNP Carbone, Carrie, APRN Cassady, Stephanie, APRN Cox, Jennifer, APRN Hughes, Jessica, APRN Patterson, Lauren, APRN Widner, Linda G., APRN General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Muniz, Elvin, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Shamim, Talha, MD Tate, William, DO

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Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Rivera-Bonilla, Maria, MD Torres, Jorge, MD Aleman, Javier, APRN Bailey, Charla, APRN Bridges, Stephanie, APRN Calderon, Amelia, APRN Garcia, Kristina, APRN Huffstickler, Carrie, APRN Ray, Brandi, APRN Saucedo, Gerardo, APRN Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD Ibrahim, Sherif I, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Lawrence, Laurel, APRN White, Samantha, APRN

(as of 10/01/19)

Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD Rampersad, Michelle, APRN Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD

Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Lewis, Jami, APRN Moore, Vicki C., APRN Pain Medicine (Interventional) Eldeeb, Mohammad A., MD Madrid, Amber, APRN Warner, Erin Ashley, APRN

Urgent Care Barrow, Michelle, PA Davidson, KC, APRN Davis, Mary, APRN Reed, Deloris, APRN Ritter, Cynthia, APRN

Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Harte, Brian, APRN Jones, Lorrie, APRN Ortiz, C. “Brooke”, APRN Torres, Heather, APRN

Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Lajoie, Brittany, PA Pickard, Martha, APRN

Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Cole, Lenny, DPT Ha, Nam, DPT

Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA

Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO

Physician Assistant *** Listed by specialty

Nurse Practitioners *** Listed by specialty

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

Obstetrics Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN

Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD

Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN

Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA

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Main Campus

500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880

First Street Campus

325 First Street N. Winter Haven, FL 33881

Downtown Campus

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

East Campus

3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33884

Ophthamology Adjacent to the Main Campus

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

Davenport Campus

2320 North Blvd W, Suite C, Davenport , FL 33837

Marc Feldman, DPM / Podiatry & Foot Surgery Winter Haven Office

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

4900 Sun N Lake Blvd. #1 Sebring, FL 33872 863-299-9100 Lakeland Office/ Better Bladder Center 4730 Explorations Ave. Lakeland, FL 33812

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

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FAMILY MEDICINE Ronald A. Ford, M.D. Richard K. LaCalamito, D.O. David Lipschitz, D.O. Mary R. De Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D. Laura Ann Mackley, PA-C Michele L. Murphy, APRN-C Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Julie Earp, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D. Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C

CARDIOLOGY Randall B. Kramer, M.D. CARDIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL Rakesh Choubey, M.D. COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Richard J. Honer, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C DERMATOLOGY Roya Ghorsriz, D.O. GASTROENTEROLOGY Mark W. Shabla, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY Vriti Advani, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C GENERAL, BREAST & VASCULAR SURGERY W. P. Aronski, M.D.

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ADULT GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY & PEDIATRIC David K. Speyerer, M.D. Maria J. Pochcial, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C

GYNECOLOGY Jean-Paul Muller, M.D. J. Anthony Mancini, M.D. ENDOCRINOLOGY Zahily Fals, M.D. Dorothea Thompson, APRN-C HOSPITALIST Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D. NEPHROLOGY Haldane W. Porteous, M.D., MSC, SCH, FACP Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C OBSTETRICS -GYNECOLOGY Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY John J. McGetrick, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY Lorraine S. Simonds, M.D.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY William A. Cooper, D.O. INTERVENTIONAL SPINE/ SPORTS MEDICINE Lucien J. Parrillo, M.D. Carey E. Coco, APRN-C PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Richard F. Radocha, M.D. PODIATRY Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. James E. Koon, D.P.M. PULMONOLOGY & SLEEP MEDICINE Jose I. Martinez-Salas, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY Maurice F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D. WALK-IN CLINIC Ashley Penaloza, APRN-C Tiffney Martin, APRN-C

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Letter From the Editor 2019

Happy October!

It’s our 3rd year creating Haven Magazine, and we want to thank our readers and advertisers for all of the support. We can’t do this without you! It’s been fun getting to know the area and meeting so many people. With each month that we finish up and send to the printers, is another month that we are grateful to be here. Grateful to call Florida our home, grateful for this community and grateful that we can begin to work on the next month’s issue. Thank you for picking us up each month.

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This month we talk about trees. We discuss the benefits of planting more trees and what the local community is doing to try to accomplish that. We also have a new guest writer, Adam Bass. He is a nature photographer and conservationist and now a Haven contributor. We visit the Wonder House in Bartow, and the Artcade in Winter Haven. We go out to eat at Adler’s. If you haven’t been out to their location in Davenport, it’s worth the drive.

Just go. Or wait until they set up in downtown Winter Haven later this month, either way, do yourself a favor and go.

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Check out the last few pages of our magazine for the #kindachill section. Tag us with that hashtag and you might find your own picture in the next issue.

Read our LKLD Magazine online, we cover profiles and businesses over in Lakeland.

Check out the calendar, we’re always adding events to it online at www.havenmagazines.com Happy Halloween!

Amy Sexson Partner & Editor amy@havenmagazines.com

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5.......................................................FROM THE EDITOR 8..................................................................LOCAL NEWS 10............................................................... TOP 10 TO DO 24............................................................... COMMUNITY 30...................................................................... COCKTAIL 40....................................................................CALENDAR 71...........................................SOLD HOMES LISTINGS 70................................................................ #KINDACHILL

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OCTOBER VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1 Publisher Chris Sexson Editor Amy Sexson Managing Editor Tara Crutchfield Photographer Amy Sexson Art & Production Manager Steven Maynard Ad Director Chris Campbell HAVEN is published twelve times a year by Destroyer Media Marketing.

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LOCAL NEWS

2019

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POLK DISTRICT COLLEGE FAIR

BANKERS CUP CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

SEMIFINALISTS FROM POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEGOLAND FLORIDA HELPS BAHAMAS

On Oct. 8 from 6-8pm at the George Jenkins Field House at Florida Southern College. The event is FREE for all Polk County Public School students. This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet with admissions representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities.

Every year, the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce honors a man and a woman for the Banker’s Cup Citizen of the Year Awards. This Award is considered Winter Haven’s highest honor as it recognizes a citizen who has made a significant impact/contribution over a number of years or through a single project. The Woman of the Year is Debbie Harsh with CenterState Bank and the Man of the Year is Bud Strang with Six/Ten LLC. Congratulations!

Three students from PCPS are among the semifinalists for this year’s National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Karol Aleman from Lakeland High, Owens Parker from Bartow IB and Parker Widener from Harrison School for the Arts! There are approximately 16,000 “academically talented” National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this year, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

The theme park offered a deeply discounted 25 dollar single-day theme park ticket for one weekend only with ten dollars of each ticket set to be donated to the American Red Cross. The offer resulted in the collection of $126,760. In addition, they served as a collection point for guests, collecting a total of 4,500 pounds of items including nonperishable goods. They will be donated directly to those in The Bahamas who were impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

NEW SAFETY FORMER DETECTIVE PROCEDURES FOR ARRESTED PCPS ATHLETIC EVENTS

READINGPALS NEEDED

WINTER HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT APP

As an additional safety measure, backpacks, bags and large purses are prohibited at all Polk County Public Schools athletic events. Small, 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches are allowed but are subject to search. More info at polkschoolsfl.com

ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) to 3rd grade who may need extra help, utilizing one-on-one or small group settings. Just an hour a week can make a big difference for struggling children. Visit uwcf.org/reading-pals for more information on how to get involved.

Download the mobile app today for an extra layer of protection. During the heart of the hurricane season the app delivers weather alerts pertinent to Winter Haven and will push out notifications such as road closures and vital public safety information you need when you need it.

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, PCSO detectives arrested 31-year-old Dennis Jones, Jr., who was hired as a PCSO deputy sheriff in July 2013 and became a detective in October 2017, for two counts public servant falsifying official records (F-3), one count forgery (F-3), and one count uttering false instrument (F-3). He resigned immediately upon his arrest.

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POLK TOP 10 4 BRICK OR TREAT

LEGOLAND Florida celebrates Halloween! On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am-5pm in October, you can enjoy the spookiest time of the year with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. Kids can journey through the themed trail with their very own Brick-or-Treat bag to pick up lots of scrumptious candy! legoland.com/florida

ROOTSTOCK PLANT & GARDEN FESTIVAL

Oct. 19, 8am-5pm at Bok Tower Gardens. The festival features plant vendors with hundreds of plants for sale, amazing musicians, healthy cuisine and a spectacular display of seasonal foliage.

Admission is free and parking is $10 per car, members park free.

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KON TIKI TACO

Oct. 4, 6:30-10pm at Haus 820.

Presented by LKLD Magazine, guests will enjoy an assortment of handcrafted Tiki cocktails

by Cob & Pen and Revival Bar, local beer from Swan Brewing, and tasty pacific street tacos from Cob & Pen, Blue Dog Craft BBQ, Fuzzy’s Tacos while dancing the night away to DJ Jenks, Only $35 prior $50 at the door.

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IN THE LIGHT OF LED ZEPPELIN

Oct. 19, 8pm at the Ritz Theatre.

This highly refined tribute ensemble digs deeper into the Middle Eastern and classical influences that permeated “Kashmir” — and then follows that intriguing thread into brand-new sounds when performing Led Zeppelin classics, providing a unique, not-to- be-missed musical experience, from the hard-rocking Zeppelin classics to the acoustic masterpieces.

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11 3RD ANNUAL BOOTS & BBQ

The Women’s Resource Center will hold the Third Annual Boots & BBQ on Friday, October 11, from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, at the beautiful Barn at Azalea Oaks in Eagle Lake. Enjoy delicious BBQ, icy cold beer, wine, and some of the best live music in town! Your attendance will support vital programs that serve women and families in need in our area. Purchase tickets online at CentralFloridaTix.com

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Oct. 24-Nov.17 at Theatre Winter Haven. The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling.

Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob,is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures that challenge him to his core.

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FARM TO TABLE DINNER: THE GREAT PUMPKIN Oct. 24, 6-8pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Join World Food Championship Chef Amy Freeze in the Outdoor Kitchen for a dinner celebrating everything pumpkin like roasted pumpkin salad and cinnamon-brown sugar cider glazed pork with pumpkin risotto. Dinner is served with a specialty cocktail, seasonal beers and wine. Purchase tickets at boktowergardens.org

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18 13TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST

Oct. 18, 6-9pm at South Central Park in Winter Haven. complete with over 40 Florida Craft and German beers, Rick’s BBQ and Nutwood will be grilling brats, bbq, pork sandwiches and more.

Beer tents will surround a LARGE traditional BIERGARTEN at the center of the fun! mainstreetwh.com

ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL Oct. 26 & 27, 9am-5pm at Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales.

Features free admission along the shores of Lake Wailes Lake with over 100 heritage, artisan, craft and community vendors, heritage arts demonstrations and reenactors, antique car and tractor display, live music and entertainment, festival food & beverages, along with a Pioneer Beer Garden, children and family activities. lakewalesfl.gov/782/ Pioneer-Days-Festival

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Whitney James Tribute to Gershwin Oct 12

SEASON TICKETS Patrick Muchleise Nov 16

Lake Wales Chorale Dec 6

Jack Wilkins Mar 7

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn May 7

Lake Wales Chorale Mar 29

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ORLANDO TOP 10 9 EMPTY BOWLS CENTRAL FLORIDA

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Oct. 9, 11am-1:30pm at Live Oak Event Center, 4115 Pyxis Lane.

Over 600 handcrafted ceramic bowls have been custom glazed

by UCF art students. Select a bowl and enjoy a soup luncheon.

All proceeds will be split 50/50 among Knights Helping Knights Pantry at UCF and United Global Outreach; two organizations that support our students and local community in need. Donate in advance on Eventbrite.

ADVENTHEALTH PINK NIGHT OUT

SUCCULENT PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP

WILL’S A FAIRE VINTAGE & INDIE ART FALL MARKET

Oct. 19, 10am at the East End Market. Learn step-by-step how to make a long-lasting fall centerpiece. Bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin and floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions. Seats are limited, register online. eastendmkt.com

Oct. 11. 6-11pm at The Ballroom at Church Street. A night celebrating just how FIERCE breast cancer SURVIVORS truly are! An evening of fashion, beauty and wellness, performance art and unique experiences. Breast cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill will be speaking.

Hosted by the Orlando Sentinel, tickets on Eventbrite.

11 HAUNTING TALES

Oct. 11, 7:30-10pm at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Gates open at 6pm. Goose-bump stories begin at 7:30pm for all ages followed by an intermission, and then the wickedest of storytellers will raise the hair on your arms. Food available for purchase or you may bring a dinner picnic basket.

Alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket, this is an outdoor event, weather permitting. leugardens.org

LES MISÉRABLES

Oct. 20, 1-8:30pm at Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave. A one day retro, vintage, and handmade market, it’s the Biggest Outdoor/Indoor Vendor Market in Orlando, with 80 Vendors. Fun for the entire family with food trucks, music and more. FB@WillsAFaire

Oct. 22-27 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Set against the backdrop of 19thcentury France, “Les Misérables” tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption and the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the beloved song “I Dreamed A Dream.” drphillipscenter.org

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WITCHES & REAPERS HALLOWEEN PADDLE

Oct. 12, 4-8pm. Craft Beer for a cause, Held in beautiful Downtown Windermere, this will benefit the Windermere Police Department Foundation, Inc. and the Florida Brewers Guild.

Live music, food vendors and samples of local craft beers. windermerecraftbeerfest.com

Oct. 19, 8:30-10:30am at Lake Ivanhoe Park, 57 S Ivanhoe Blvd.

Dress up as witches and reapers and hit the water for an awesome Halloween parade SUP style.

Free to attend with your own equipment. Rent one from Lake Life Paddle for $36. This includes all equipment and instructors to guide you. This may not be the best session for first timers as your costume may inhibit your movement. lakelifepaddle.com

HALLOWEENFEST

VAMPIRE’S BALL

WINDERMERE CRAFT BEER FEST

Oct. 31, 6-8pm in downtown Winter Garden. Trick or Treat along Plant Street with the Downtown Merchants. Features live entertainment, local vendors and family activities! Enjoy a safe night of haunted happenings with the entire family! cwgdn. com/408/Halloweenfest

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Oct. 31, 7:30pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Orlando Ballet presents a Hauntingly good time with the newly ‘revamped’, Vampire’s Ball, opening on Halloween night! With striking sets and costumes to dazzle, you’re in for a treat so join us if you dare! A part of the Orlando Ballet 19/20 Season. drphillipscenter.org

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TAMPA TOP 10 6 CREATURES OF THE NIGHT

Eerie family frights every Friday & Saturday from 4-10pm at Zoo Tampa. The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family.

Creatures emerge at dusk with surprises around every corner. No horror, no gore, just fun frights for all! Zootampa.org

TAMPA BAY BURGER WEEK 2019

Oct. 17-27. Participating restaurants will offer exclusive burger specials for $10 and under. Stop in a participating restaurant and ask for the Tampa Bay Burger Week Special.

Tampabayburgerweek.com sponsored by Creative Loafing Tampa.

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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA: REVOLUTION - THE BEATLES

Oct. 6, 7:30pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Listen to The Beatles as told through their hits and Grammy winner Jeff Tyzik’s orchestral arrangements using the original Abbey Road recordings. Featuring hundreds of rare photos and video along with top vocalists. rutheckerdhall.com

A NIGHTMARE ON FRANKLIN STREET

8-13 ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Oct. 8-13 at the Straz Center.

Includes songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination” alongside a toe-tapping new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

(813) 229-7827 strazcenter.org

TAMPA PIG JIG

Tampa Theatre is Tampa’s most historic – and most haunted – movie palace presenting 14 nights of petrifying movies from Oct. 18-31 for everyone from hard-core horror fans to the gentlest ghosts & goblins. (813) 274-8286 tampatheatre.org

Oct. 19, 1-10pm, an annual fundraiser event benefiting NephCure Kidney International.

Located at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park featuring live music, great food, a corporate BBQ competition, drinks and games. FB@TampaPigJig for ticket info.

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OKTOBERFEST

HEIGHTS FALL FESTIVAL

RIVERWALK TRICK OR TREAT

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: AXEL

Oct. 11-13 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa. Dust off your lederhosen and get ready for daily keg tappings, Bavarian games, Beard & Mustache competition, music, dancers and more! Oktoberfesttampa.com

Oct. 26, 4-7pm. Kids in costume along with their families can Trick or Treat along a 2.5 mile stretch from Water Works Park to Tampa Bay History Center. 50+ locations will be handing out candy and/ or treats to children in costume.

End with a free family-friendly Halloween movie in Water Works Park. thetampariverwalk.com

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Oct. 12 & 13, 10am-5pm at Armature Works. Family-friendly pumpkin patch, food drive, kids activities, craft beer & live music.

Bring non-perishable food items to donate to Metropolitan Ministries.

Free to enter.

Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at Amalie Arena.

A new electrifying experience fusing world-class ice skating with breathtaking acrobatics.

Box office (813) 301-2500 amaliearena.com

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Fall gardens

OCTOBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18

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Explore the beauty of the gardens this fall and enjoy live music, our Bok After Dark carillon concerts, a wine walk where you can enjoy ten carefully curated wines from around the world and light nibbles at each stop, and a full schedule of many more exciting events.

ROAD TRIP TO THE GARDENS: KANSAS CITY OCTOBER 5

Live music and more! 12-2:30 p.m.

ROAD TRIP TO THE GARDENS: NEW ORLEANS

BOK AFTER DARK: THE 60s OCTOBER 25

From 5-8 p.m.

Carillon Concert at 7:30 p.m.

WINE WALK NOVEMBER 2

OCTOBER 12

From 2-5 p.m. After party from 5-7 p.m.

Live music and more! 12-2:30 p.m.

BOK AFTER DARK: ROCK THE BOK

ROOTSTOCK PLANT & GARDEN FESTIVAL POWERED BY DUKE ENERGY

OCTOBER 19

From 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Free admission, $10 parking for non-members.

NOVEMBER 15

From 5-8 p.m.

Carillon Concert at 7:30 p.m.

ROAD TRIP TO THE GARDENS: NASHVILLE NOVEMBER 16

Live music and more! 12-2:30 p.m.

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WORDS Amy Sexson

Trees Let’s get to the root of it and talk about trees. I’m going to go out on a limb and say we’ve all walked down a tree-lined street at one time or another. If you’re lucky, the trees were mature and have formed a canopy over the street creating a dreamy environment to pass through. Let’s not leaf out the the gorgeous orange groves around us, and the beautiful smell of orange blossoms in the breeze.

Trees provide oxygen, shade on a sunny day, a sturdy branch for a child’s swing and you can’t have a super cool treehouse without the tree. I don’t want to bark at you, but I think we could always use more trees.

According to Jeff Speck’s 2018 book, Walkable City Rules, 101 Steps to Making Better Places, there is no better use of public funds. He writes: STREET TREES PROTECT SIDEWALKS Like parked cars, mature street trees form a sturdy barrier between moving vehicles and pedestrians.

STREET TREES REDUCE CRASHES A study along Orlando’s Colonial Drive compared a segment of roadway with street trees and other vertical objects along it to a segment without. It found that the segment with no trees experienced 45% more injurious crashes and many more fatal crashes: six vs zero.

STREET TREES ABSORB STORMWATER A typical mature tree absorbs about the first half inch of each rainfall that hits it.

STREET TREES ABSORB UV AND POLLUTANTS In addition to keeping ultraviolet rays from reaching the ground, street trees absorb a tremendous amount of airborne carbon dioxide - ten times more than trees located farther from the roadways.

STREET TREES IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE A study conducted by the Wharton School of Business found that street trees increase home prices by 9%.

Such improved valuations translate directly into increased property tax revenue. The City of Portland found that, for this reason, its investment in tree planting and maintenance pays off at a ratio of twelve to one.

STREET TREES IMPROVE RETAIL From Nantucket to Beverly Hills, the most desirable Main Street districts in North America are, with few exceptions, characterized by consistently planted street trees. One study found that shops on streets with good tree cover earn 12% more income. Visibility-seeking merchants who fight for tree removal forget that much main-street shopping is experienced-based. With cheaper prices and better convenience on Amazon, providing a great environment is becoming central to retail viability.

STREET TREES IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH Multiple studies have shown that regular exposure to trees prolongs life, aids mental health, reduces asthma, obesity, stress and heart disease, and basically just makes us happier.

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WHAT CAN WE DO? We can plant trees at home! Not only will they provide shade in this Florida heat, but if you’re lucky, they can also provide food. (I can’t seem to keep anything alive?) Polk County is in Plant Hardiness Zones 9 and 10. Some of the trees we will have the most luck growing are cedar, crapemyrtle, cypress, magnolia, live oak or pomegranate to name a few.

The public can also donate to the Carl J Strang Jr. Urban Tree Canopy Fund. Main Street Winter Haven, Inc. created and manages this fund. I talked with Executive Director Anita Strang about when and why this all began. “Main Street Winter Haven announced the Carl J Strang Jr. Urban Tree Canopy Fund in September of 2018. This fund was created in response to recognizing the benefits of increasing our urban forest. It will be a sustainable amenity that delivers shade, environmental and economic benefits, for generations to come while creating an inviting atmosphere. We plan to work alongside and complement the work the City of Winter Haven is already doing. MSWH believes that there is strength in partnerships when a common goal is in place. Contributions to support this effort are greatly appreciated.”

Contributions will support their efforts, and at the same time you can acknowledge a loved one, to commemorate a special event or leaving a lasting gift to the community. Call (863) 295-9422 or go online to www.mainstreetwh.com and search Carl J Strang Jr. Urban Canopy Fund to donate.

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DID YOU KNOW? While not the tallest tree or the widest or even the oldest, General Sherman is thought to be the largest single stem tree by sheer volume. This giant sequoia in California is believed to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old, it’s 275-feet tall and has a trunk diameter of 25-feet. Its total volume is estimated at an incredible 1487 meters squared. General Sherman’s largest branches are wider in diameter than most regular tree trunks. The largest of these branches fell down in a winter storm in 2006, and it was recorded as being over 7-feet in diameter and more than 98-feet long.

Apollo 14 launched on January 31, 1971. Five days later Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell walked on the Moon while Stuart Roosa, a former U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper, orbited above in the command module. Packed in small containers in Roosa’s personal kit were hundreds of tree seeds, part of a joint NASA/USFS project. Upon return to Earth, the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service.

Known as the “Moon Trees,” the resulting seedlings were planted throughout the United States (often as part of the nation’s bicentennial in 1976) and the world. They stand as a tribute to astronaut Roosa and the Apollo program.

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Whitney James - Tribute to Gershwin In 2007, Whitney made the move to the East Coast, splitting her time between New York City and Florida.

Her 2010 debut CD — The Nature of Love — featuring trumpet great Ingrid Jensen, received rave reviews from US and International Jazz Press and spent 16 weeks on the Jazz Radio Charts. In 2012, James was chosen by pianist and jazz legend Marian McPartland as one of the top twelve rising stars in the world of jazz. She was featured on Marian McPartland’s radio show Piano Jazz Rising Stars on NPR hosted by Jon Weber. In recent years, she has had the pleasure to perform at The Clearwater Jazz Holiday, numerous sold out shows at The Palladium and as a lead singer for The Florida Bjorkestra. Most notably she opened for jazz great Kurt Elling and performed in a joint-lead concert with jazz legend Dick Hyman.

Whitney joined NPR Station WUSF in 2014 as the first woman to work as an on-air DJ for All Night Jazz. Whitney is constantly trying to better herself, deepen her musical understanding and enrich her work as a musician and singer. To this end, this fall Whitney began pursuing a Masters Degree in Music and Vocal Jazz Performance at the University of North Texas. Whatever the setting, Whitney James brings pure jazz and pure joy to her listening audience.

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“Whitney James ain’t your typically thin-voiced, self-obsessed pseudo-diva. She’s got a spine-tingling presence…” – seattle weekly The Lake Wales Arts Council is excited to kick off the 2019-2020 Concert Series with jazz vocalist extraordinaire Whitney James and her all-star jazz band for her tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. The concert will take place on Saturday, October 12th at 6 PM at the Lake Wales Arts Center.

Jazz Vocalist Whitney James pairs incredible vocal skill with intimate, meaningful interpretations. She brings flawless intonation, a broad range of colors and an instrumentalist’s sensibility to the bandstand. Her polished musicianship, sense of phrasing and time make her a consummate musician’s singer—she knows how to work with a band, instead of asking it to merely back her.

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Music has been a part of Whitney’s life since she was a little girl growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. It started with family musicals she staged with her sister, then dance lessons, acting, musical theatre and eventually classical voice lessons. After hearing recordings of Sarah Vaughan, James got hooked jazz. Her interest in jazz singing led her to Seattle to study at Cornish College of the Arts. It was at Cornish where she completed her Bachelor Degree in Music. She also had the opportunity to work with master jazz vocalists Jay Clayton, Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy and Nancy King. While in Seattle, Whitney worked in a number of rewarding and exciting musical settings. She opened for jazz legends Nina Simone and Betty Carter and pop giants Earth Wind & Fire and Macy Gray. She was also the voice of numerous radio station jingles and commercials that aired all over Europe and The United States.

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The Lake Wales Arts Council is proud to announce their upcoming 2019-2020 Concert Series Program including 16x GRAMMY Award Winner Béla Fleck and 2x GRAMMY Award Winner Abigail Washburn. Other concert series artists include the Lake Wales Chorale, Fullbright Specialist and GRAMMY Nominated saxophonist Jack Wilkins, GRAMMY Nominated lyric tenor Patrick Muehleise, master jazz vocalist Whitney James, and GRAMMY nominated country artist Jim Salestrom.

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African and Oceanic Art at the Polk Museum of Art “I started collecting art when I met Linda,” explained Dr. Alan Rich, whose wife, Linda, then disputed that proclamation, asserting that his collection began much earlier.

Dr. Alan and Linda Rich have been admiring and collecting art since they were young. Alan, who more commonly goes

by Rico, began his passion for collecting by acquiring maps and sorting through his father’s National Geographic collection. Meanwhile, Linda’s love for collecting began with stamps and coins. She also regularly visited the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, which further developed her love for art.

Once the two met, their shared appreciation for art and collecting grew and was facilitated by their time as medical volunteers in various African countries. Rico worked as an ophthalmologist, while Linda assisted with her training as an occupational therapist. The two aided underserved communities in need of eye care, offering varying and necessary surgeries to the local people.

These medical volunteer trips brought the couple in contact with a world of art very different —both visually and conceptually — from the one we are familiar with in the West.

“The art shows an appreciation for the interconnection of life,” said Rico, pointing out the importance that many of these cultures put on unity among all creatures.

On their trips, the Riches were fortunate enough to begin collecting this type of work from local artists. All of the pieces in their collection are one-of-a-kind and either came from local markets or were gifts from patients. Each piece is displayed proudly in the Riches’ home, giving any visitor the sense that they have walked into a very personal museum. The natural next step — it would seem — would be for this work to be displayed in an actual museum.

Rico and Linda have been involved with the Polk Museum of Art for nearly 30 years. Through their involvement, the couple met Dr. Alex Rich (no relation), the executive director and chief curator at the Museum. When he admired the Riches’ collection firsthand during a social visit with the couple at their home, he broached what he thought was the far-fetched idea of exhibiting their collection at the Polk Museum. To Dr. Rich’s surprise, Linda and Rico were receptive to the idea, despite their modesty about their collection. This was two years ago, and hard work has gone into organizing and curating a show based on their three-decade-built collection since.

The resulting exhibition, Spirits: Ritual and Ceremonial African and Oceanic Art from the Dr. Alan and Linda Rich Collection opens this month at the Polk Museum.

The Riches’ collection is large, so deciding which pieces should be included in the show was no small task.

“I’m not sure exactly how many pieces we have in total,” said Linda.

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In the end, 110 pieces were chosen to be displayed at the Museum, each coming from one of eight countries, including Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Mozambique.

Spirits: Ritual and Ceremonial African and Oceanic Art from the Dr. Alan and Linda Rich Collection will be on display at the Polk Museum of Art from October 26 through January 26.

A show like this hasn’t been done at the Polk Museum of Art before. This is why Dr. Alan and Linda Rich and Dr. Alex Rich believe it’s so important to do.

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“African art has influenced so much Western art and all that has followed,” Linda said, citing many well-known artists from the early 20th century, including Picasso, Braque, and Brancusi.

The Riches hope that having their collection on display will encourage others to learn more about non-Western art and the influence it has had on Western culture. They believe that by gaining a better understanding of these cultures, individuals can appreciate and enjoy them more.

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Adler’ s – Taking Care of Burgers, Every Day Like many good ideas, the concept for the Adler’s Burgers food truck started over “an open flame and open beverages” at a backyard barbeque. Husband and wife Wade and Jacki Walston and friend Jeremiah Waters teamed up to perfect the American classic. “We were literally having a backyard barbeque talking about how we wanted to do a food truck. We threw it out into the universe, talked about it and it happened,” said Wade. The food truck’s namesake came almost as easily as the idea to start it – Wade and Jacki have a son, Sheriff Adler Walston. The Adler’s name and dino nuggets on the menu were for him. Jeremiah Waters, who hails from Upstate New York, became their first employee and within a week, their first business partner.

The trio started the truck 3 years ago and took any gig they could get. Wade said, “If you had a house party with six people we would be there in the off chance that one of those six people were in charge of the swap meet at their church or the company picnic.” Waters and the Walston’s hustled with the food truck for about eight months when they were presented with the opportunity to open a brick and mortar. In fact, it all started in the alley next to their Davenport burger joint.

They became the smash burger fix for the late-night crowd of the adjacent Paddy Wagon Irish Pub which Wade, Jacki, and Jeremiah worked at for a time. To be respectful to the other local businesses, Adler’s wouldn’t set up their truck until after 10 pm. Their success didn’t go unnoticed by other eateries in the plaza and the owners were ordered to cease and desist.

The owners of the pub saw the advantage of having Adler’s available to their customers and threw out an offer for the space across the alley. “If it wasn’t for us getting kicked out, we probably wouldn’t be sitting at this table currently,” said Wade.

Well if it weren’t for that, and their stellar food and customer service of course.

HEY, NICE BUNS Ask Wade Walston, a California native where to find the best burger on the west coast and without skipping a beat he’ll tell you In-N-Out Burger. The trio’s goal for Adler’s was to be the same kind of indisputable burger rep in Florida. “We weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel, we were just looking for a missing spoke. Currently, there’s not any one place in Florida known for having the best burger,” he said. “Florida has a lot of fantastic burger franchises and local mom and pops, but no definitive good one. We’re trying to fill that void.”

It all starts with the bun. The three owners spent plenty of time, in the beginning, trying different buns out to find their perfect vessel for their burgers. They found an artisan bakery out of Coconut Creek, Florida called Cusano’s Bakery. Cusano’s has been family owned and operated since 1966 with over 100 years of bread baking tradition passed down through the generations. Wade described their bread as “wildly old school, a fantastic product.” Sitting inside this magnificent bun is their uncomplicated all beef, no B.S. smash burger. The burger is comprised of nothing but quality, Midwest, high-fat content ground beef. “There’s no filler in it, there’s no craziness, there’s

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said Wade. “Our employees are above and beyond.” With a dream team of people, killer food, and service, Adler’s is poised for expansion. One day, they would like to have six brick and mortar locations and beyond that – the sky’s the limit. One spot they have an eye on is Orlando International Airport. Wade Walston envisions their tasty burgers complemented by a full bar at the airport. “I believe with our product and our customer service – if we could bring this to Orlando International, we’d be a good addition,” he said.

“Hamburgers are an American classic,” said Wade. “We do our best to not overcomplicate it.” Their opus (and number one bestseller by far) is a reflection of that mantra. The Adler’s Classic Burger is dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and a slice of American cheese.

Jacki Walson beautifully summed up the best part about growing the burger brand. “It’s easy, I love feeding people, it’s such a rewarding thing to see families enjoying food together,” she said. “It’s brought us closer to our community and I look forward to becoming part of more communities in the future!”

Though the partners all contributed to their minimal, flavorpacked menu, Jacki Walston – who studied culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu – is the creative genius behind their weekly specials. The pun-laden, campy names are reason enough to make you want to skip your usual and try something new. “I think the beauty of a burger is you can put just about anything on it and it’s always great. Think little black dress of the food world,” said Jacki. “I love getting people out of their comfort zone with flavors, and the burger is a great vessel to do so with.

For example, we did a burger called the LamBURGhini, it had baba ganoush on it. So many people had never tried baba ganoush before and discovered how much they actually love it.

I’ve found the quirkier the name, the more willing people are to try out of the box burger toppings.”

Adler’s Davenport Location: 113 Ambersweet Way Davenport, FL — 33837 (863) 438-4324

The fast-casual eatery offers $12 combos including a burger, hand-cut fries, and a craft soda. “I think part of our success is that we don’t have an overcomplicated menu,” said Waters.

Regulars flock in for treats like the Ernest Hamingway that Jacki created with in-house made spicy mustard, mushrooms, swiss cheese, and thinly sliced ham. I’ll give you a moment to brace yourself for a description of the Jalapeno Business.

Ready? Jacki makes a jalapeno, cilantro, lime ranch and adds with it a jalapeno firecracker (a fire-roasted jalapeno stuffed with pepper jack cheese, rolled in an egg roll and deep-fried), a smash burger with pineapple chutney, cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce, and fresh jalapeno.

COMING TO AN ALLEY NEAR YOU The food truck and restaurant have been so well received that Adler’s will be opening a new location in downtown Winter Haven. Your new go-to burger spot will be tucked between Jessie’s and Jenson’s under the covered walkway. Adler’s Alley, as it will be called, will have a walk-up window for patrons to order and take away or sit in the bars’ patio seating during the day. After Jessie’s and Jenson’s open in the evening, you can enjoy your dreamy burger at either a smoking or non-smoking bar. If you’re in the downtown area, you can enjoy your burger without leaving the office or Grove Roots or Union Tap Room, as they’ll be offering a delivery service to a section of downtown Winter Haven. Adler’s Alley is slated to open later this month.

Humbly, the owners said they couldn’t have done it without the stellar performance and service of their employees. “If it weren’t for our employees, we would have sunk a year and a half ago,”

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The Wonder House Tucked away in a sleepy Bartow neighborhood not far from bustling Highway 17, rests a grand architectural art piece devised by an eccentric inventor in the 1920s. One of Florida’s earliest tourist attractions, the Wonder House is presently home to Krislin Kreis and Drew Davis. After falling in and out of disrepair between owners, Davis and Kreis have breathed new life into the house and in June, opened it for historic tours again.

The Wonder House and main lot went to Lucy DuCharme next.

DuCharme – a larger than life classy southern lady who often donned large hats, white gloves and drove around in a convertible Cadillac according to Davis – did plenty of entertaining in the house and was rumored to have had Elvis Presley there once. A photo of Elvis playing piano in the home is said to exist, though Davis and Kreis have yet to see it.

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DuCharme passed away in the house and it remained abandoned until Charles Heiden purchased it. He poured money into fixing up the Wonder House until an ongoing spat with the city forced him out. Davis said, “It got to a boiling point over the barn out back and he ended up packing up everything, tearing everything out of the house and just leaving.”

Born to a poor family outside of Pittsburgh in 1877, Conrad Schuck grew up with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. He found success starting a stone rock quarry and as a building contractor.

According to Davis, a railroad company claimed eminent domain over Schuck’s land, leading to a legal battle that found its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. He lost the fight and in turn lost everything. The stressful ordeal claimed Schuck’s land and his health. “His doctor said he had a few months to live and if he moved down to the warm tropical Florida climate, which was popular back in the ’20s, he would live an entire year,” said Davis.

It was again abandoned, during which time it was significantly damaged and left in disrepair.

ABOUT THE HOUSE The Wonder House is made of concrete reinforced with steel (from local train tracks) tessellated with tile and glass mosaics.

Thinking the clock was ticking on his last year to live, Schuck moved his wife and nine children to Florida in 1926 and began building his dream house. The tropical weather must have been good to Schuck because he went on to work on the house for another 30 years.

Because Schuck didn’t think he had long to live, he didn’t use blueprints to build the house. In fact, only one floor of blueprints exist. The four-story home, including two stories underground, is somewhere between 5000 and 12,000 square feet of stunningly interesting invention and design.

Determined to invest his money wisely, Schuck invested in the stock market and Florida land. By 1928, Florida land had busted followed by the onset of the Great Depression in 1929.

“He has no money, wants to finish his house and that’s when he opens it up for tours,” said Davis.

The house is shaped like a cross with porches on every corner – some of which have been enclosed by various owners. The structure’s shape was part of the air conditioning system.

According to Davis, in the center of the cross on every floor sat a fireplace. When lit, the warm air would go upwards, and it would suck air from outside. The two and a half foot thick walls covered in creeping fig vine made for a purported four feet of insolation. The air sucked in from outside was cooled from water running through the walls from hollow concrete columns Schuck designed to gather rainwater. “Pretty much every room in the house, when the fireplace was lit, would have a cross breeze because every room has two porches on either side,” he said.

Tours of Florida’s Wonder House were “wildly successful” according to Davis. He’s read some interviews claiming the house attracted 2000 guests every week. It had garnered such a following that in the late 1930s, The Florida Department of Tourism called Wonder House the number one must-visit attraction in Florida. The Wonder House had made a name for itself as one of Florida’s very first (and few still standing today) attractions, predating the omnipresent mouse by some forty years. It remained popular into the 40s, continuing to gain traction. “That’s when Conrad starts branching out from doing mostly oddities and normal tours of the house into inventions,” said Davis.

Conrad Schuck was known for his collection of oddities within the house, but the Wonder House is a bit of an oddity in its own right. From beautiful tile mosaics and hand-painted ceiling panels to hidden rooms and clever inventions, the Wonder House is the amalgamation of an eccentric dreamer’s boundless imagination and vision. Some of the home’s notable features include a moat with two bridges spanning it and two pools on the third floor (one of which has since been concreted in by a previous owner) that were used as bathtubs, swimming pools, and then koi ponds. A gigantic concrete pergola looms

By the 1950s, his children who had helped with the house moved on, leaving Conrad by himself. By the 1960s, he had gotten too old to maintain the property. Land deeds show that around this time, Schuck gave the entire 14-acre property away to a church for just $1000. According to Kreis, all but the 2-acre main property was subdivided in 1963, creating the surrounding neighborhood.

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over the third floor. In times past, it too was draped in fig vine to shade the porch from the punishing Florida sun.

One of Conrad’s only original inventions remaining in the house is a 21-square foot rotating kitchen cabinet. Kreis said that there used to be many fascinating inventions sprinkled throughout the house. For various reasons, throughout its history, those have been manipulated. “There used to be a laundry chute system that connected all the bedrooms in the house,” said Kreis. “Because the house has two-foot thick concrete walls when they went to put in air conditioning, the only way to do it was to go through the old laundry chute system.”

Interestingly enough, Conrad Schuck and his family never actually occupied the Wonder House. According to Davis, Schuck wanted every detail finished before he moved in – the details, however, were never close enough to completion for his liking.

The Wonder House’s popularity and tourist magnetism in its heyday saw many newspapers and tabloids filled with salacious claims about features and things that allegedly happened in the house. Admitted history buffs, Davis and Kreis have poured over hundreds, perhaps thousands of articles about the house. Comfortably familiar with its history, preparing for the tours meant putting on detective hats and sifting through bogus accounts. Many of the stories they thought were surely false, have turned out otherwise. Like that of a sunken tub that tourists could lay in and see the front door through Schuck’s mirror system. It took three layers of flooring to get to the sunken tub, but alas, it was there! Extra escape tunnels, hidden passageways, and secret rooms have been posited and some confirmed. You’ll have to take the tour to find out more about that!

ABOUT THE PROPRIETORS Davis and Kreis acquired the house at auction in September of 2015, closing in October.

Krislin Kreis moved to the United States from Estonia with her parents in 1993. Growing up on Fort Myers Beach, she always knew she wanted to be an artist. She went to Ringling College of Art and Design for Photography and Digital Imaging.

Kreis spent five years in fashion marketing before acquiring the Wonder House in 2015. Following two years as a TV production teacher for Polk County Schools, she now teaches photography at Union Academy in Bartow.

Drew Davis, from Virginia originally, attended the University of Virginia studying economics before coming to Florida for law school at Florida State University. He now works as a prosecutor and takes an interest in discovering and restoring the Wonder House with Kreis.

The couple share the Wonder House with their sweet pup, Joan of Bark.

Despite the condition of the home when they first acquired it, without running water or electricity, Davis moved in and immediately began restoration efforts. Kreis moved in two

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years later, though she would commute to work on the house in the meantime.

The first of the repairs to be done was to dig up the overgrown plants in the moat that were so pervasive you couldn’t see the steps. They also took down the front door and refinished it.

The first room to be completed was the dining room. This is Krislin’s favorite room in the house. “It was the first room we finished and the light in there is dreamy,” she said. The way the vibrant stain glass reflects on the table she described as, “just magical.”

According to Kreis, anything they do to renovate the house, they approach asking themselves what Conrad Schuck would do. They stay close to his vision but take into account modern conveniences.

Keeping to the home’s history and Schuck’s vision, the couple has tried to furnish the fortress in the fashion of a Germanic castle. In honor of Conrad’s pickled snake and oddity collection, they too have an oddity display.

“My original plan for it was a ten-year plan,” said Davis of the Wonder House restorations. “We’re four years in, so I guess we’re on track, at about 40% completion.”

HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS TOURS The Wonder House will be open for special family-friendly Halloween tours. The pair are sifting through stories that would be fitting for the spooky holiday. The tours will still be historical, with a tinge of spooky narrative. Don’t expect anything to pop out at you or to see zombies or guts, but rather to indulge in creepy Wonder House stories. “There’s a story about Conrad Schuck having a coffin in the parlor because he got too lazy to take it down from Halloween,” said Kreis. She plans to adorn the parlor with a coffin, flowers, and candles in a Victorian funeral scene.

“It will be more of the dark side of the Wonder House with stories that people have told us,” said Kreis of the Halloween tours.

Krislin loves to decorate for the holidays, especially Christmas.

This year, she’s excited to open the Wonder House in all its winter magic to tour-goers. Davis and Kreis would like to break the tours into a nighttime tour and a regular Saturday Christmas tour.

Admission to the special nighttime tour may include complimentary snacks and beverages to add to the merriment.

Bathed in sparkling Christmas lights and filled with holiday cheer, “You’ll get to see a different side of the Wonder House,” said Kreis.

The Wonder House www.wonderhousebartow.com FB @wonderhousebartow Historic Tours of the Wonder House are available only by booking a reservation online in advance.

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Conservation of The Everglades Headwaters is Priority “There are no other Everglades in the world.

They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth; remote, never wholly known. Nothing anywhere else is like them.”

acres spanning the entire Kissimmee River Basin. Osceola Turkeys, hogs, and Whitetail Deer abound in the public lands surrounding the waterways of the Basin. Along with land-based activities the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes offers recreational opportunities on its more than 80,000 acres of waters. The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes has long been a world-famous destination for fisherman targeting Largemouth Bass and Speckled Perch. Grape Hammock, Guy Harvey’s Camp Mack, and Port Hatchineha all provide access to anglers, waterfowlers, and boaters. The ability to interact and surround oneself with overwhelming and amazing nature is minutes away. Access to these wild and unique areas is significant. The wild lands of the Everglades Headwaters, should be enjoyed, respected, and protected.

These words from iconic conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas, speak to a truly magnificent and unique place, The Everglades of Florida. Most people when they envision the River of Grass, think of South Florida and a National Park.

However, the Everglades ecosystem is so much more than the Southern tip of our state. The Everglades Headwaters begin in Orange and Lake County flowing through a network of lakes, rivers, prairies and cattle ranches to Lake Okeechobee.

Historically, a drop of water could fall on Disney World and make its way to Florida bay. Just as Douglas stated, there is nothing anywhere else like the Everglades Headwaters, and it’s right in our backyard.

The Everglades Headwaters, is a place unique in its splendors, and is unlike anywhere else in this world. Such a place that provides habitat for endangered species, access for public enjoyment, and is the historic life source for the entire Everglades community, should not face the threat of its very existence. However, that is exactly what is at stake today.

Poorly planned and managed population growth threatens the very majesty of this wonder. Development occurs on its shores daily and contributes to habitat loss and degradation of its water quality. According to several studies on the Florida Greenways Network, the cities at the headwaters are the largest contributors of pollutants to the watershed. Not only does this sprawl contribute to pollution but in its very essence destroys the natural settings where it occurs and limits water management practices. At this very moment there are approvals in place for several thousand homes in Osceola County on the shores of Lake Tohopekaliga and Alligator Lake. Growth is inevitable in the surrounding areas of the Headwaters. Smart growth, with the understanding that we don’t get wild lands back once a subdivision is in its place, should be followed. Conservation of the Everglades Headwaters must be the priority.

The Headwaters, commonly referred to as the Kissimmee River Basin, begins in the swamps behind Magic Kingdom, flowing south to the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes as Reedy Creek. Lakes famous to central Florida such as Kissimmee, Tohopekaliga, and Hatchineha along with more than two dozen others make up the Kissimmee Chain before the flow heads south to Okeechobee via the Kissimmee River and its at times 3-milewide floodplain. Obviously, a critical component of any river system is its headwaters and, The River of Grass’ is no less important. Outside of historically being the source of water for the entire ecosystem, the area provides critical habitat to many species of Flora and Fauna. Panthers, Black Bears, and a host of other amazing creatures call the Kissimmee River Basin home and utilize its corridors. Waterfowl migrating from as far as the Arctic Circle winter on its lakes which provide countless other bird species with year-round abode. Endemic plant species can be found on the sandy ridges and the low-lying wetlands throughout the headwaters. Cypress knees, as tall as a man, grow along creek edges providing a setting akin to a sanctuary. The Kissimmee River Basin is a natural wonder no less amazing then places like the Amazon and Nile Rivers.

We are a blessed community to have a true environmental wonder in our backyard, The Everglades Headwaters.

Whether hiking a day at a state park, pursuing waterfowl on its lakes, or simply enjoying an afternoon on the water for a cruise; the Everglades Headwaters offer many opportunities to experience wild Florida. That gift comes with the responsibility to ensure its conservation. We owe it to the next generation of Floridians that the Everglades and its headwaters flourish and don’t become “A Land Remembered,” but rather a land conserved.

One of the greatest benefits to the public of the Everglades Headwaters is the access to nature provided through public lands and waters. Lake Kissimmee State Park and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve are two state parks encompassing over 13,000 acres and 32 miles of trails.

Camping, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing can all be enjoyed at these parks sharing the “The Real Florida.” Wildlife management areas and water management lands provide sportsman and enthusiasts access to tens of thousands of

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Wanna Be a Pinballer, Shot Caller Originating from the parlor “Bagatelle” tables based on European lawn games, pinball machines have evolved from their primitive prototype to all the bells and whistles of the modern-day. Through the years they moved from Electromechanical to Solid State, and now more modern fixtures with licensed-themes like pinball adaptations of “The Addams Family” and “Revenge From Mars.” Arcade culture was born and evolved along with these machines and have gone from a staple in any teen’s social life in the days of disco, perms and leg warmers, to make a nostalgic resurgence in popularity.

an artist at heart,” said Jett. Before Artcade, Jett owned and operated The Piercing Boutique in town for seven years which she recently closed to focus on Artcade. As a body piercer, skin was her creative medium.

The arcade offers snacks and beverages for donations and welcomes guests to order in or bring food (though it would be cool if you could slip them a few bucks as a donation to help keep the pinball lights on).

A fan favorite at the arcade is their Artcade Monthly Meetup IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association) Tournaments.

“The first time I ever won money at a pinball tournament, I was like ‘Woah – you can win money at a pinball tournament,’” Jett smiled. “So, I wanted to start directing them.” These IFPA sanctioned events are much like a tournament in any other game or sport. Players compete year-round to win prize money, bragging rights, and a trophy.

Winter Haven native and pinball enthusiast Leah-Jean Jett certainly loves all the bells and chimes. In fact, she’s the Florida Chapter Director for Belles & Chimes, an international network of inclusive women’s pinball leagues run by women, for women. “I got hooked on pinball the first time I played,” Jett remembered. That was in 2010. She took to the game and began competing in tournaments and collecting machines, snagging one anytime she had the extra cash. When she ran out of space in her living room, it occurred to her to spread the happiness that pinball brought her. So, she set out to open an arcade.

Folks flip out for these events (pun intended) driving from two and three hours away to compete in the monthly tournaments.

Jett uses a program to generate a group of players to compete.

From there they go round by round with a 3-strike rule until it gets down to a final winner. Cash payouts are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd (and sometimes 4th) place winners.

Also around the time she first took to pinball, Jett visited San Francisco where they had bar/ arcade concepts like Brewcade.

The San Fran pinball scene inspired Jett to bring the revelry of pinball back to Polk County sans the booze.

In addition to the IFPA tournaments and art nights, Artcade is available for birthday parties and other events (with different party packages available), Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, as well as tournaments set up by guests.

She started her blast from the past business, Artcade, in August of 2018. “I wanted to create a space that was kidfriendly,” she said, something for the whole family.

The age range you’ll find manning the flippers at Artcade is a mixed bag. From first dates to bro dates, to family game night it has proven to be a hangout space for everybody. Whether you’re into the art or the arcade, plan to bring your friends or make some new ones at Artcade. Who knows, you might just beat a pinball high score and get your name above a machine!

The doors of the Bells Alley arcade open to a dimly lit, retroinspired space complete with neon signage adorning the walls.

A line of shimmering silver steamers is the backdrop for a row of pinball machines spanning the decades. The clanging and flashing 1973 Hi-Lo Aces is the oldest machine at Artcade.

You’ll also find movie and television themed machines like her 1977 “The Lost World” and a “Ghostbusters” pinball machine.

Artcade 1149 1st St S, Winter Haven (863) 656-1715 FB @ARTCADEWinterHaven IG @artcade_winterhaven

“Leave your quarters at home,” Jett says. All of the games are set to free play with an hourly rate of $8 or unlimited play for $15. The pool table, 80s jams, and an assortment of other arcade games make Artcade feel like it was dropped into Winter Haven right out of a time machine. The selection of video games like XBOX 360, PS2, Nintendo 64, and Super Nintendo will bring you back to present day.

As the name suggests, in addition to being a favorite hangout spot for retro game junkies, Artcade also showcases local art and hosts art events. Once a month they host an art show, as well as an art night where patrons can bring their own to work on or participate in a guided art night. Why was it important to the owner to marry these two concepts? “Because I’m

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October CALENDAR 2019 1-6 PIERRE HENRI MATISSE: SPARKS OF CREATIVITY When: Oct. 0 - Nov. 01, 2019 Where: Melvin Gallery

1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland flsouthern.edu/community/melvin-gallery. aspx Like his renowned grandfather Henri before him, Pierre Henri Matisse made art — and creativity — his life’s passion. The French-born Pierre moved to Florida in the 1960s, and, before his passing in July at 91 years old, he was excited to bring his adventurous and innovative work to the Polk Museum for the first time. Now, we honor him with an ever more timely retrospective exhibition. This original Melvin Gallery show coincides with an exhibition of the artist’s narrative-based work at the nearby Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. (863) 680-4111.

BITTERSWEET HARVEST: THE BRACERO PROGRAM, 1942-1964 When: Oct. 01 - Oct. 12, 2019 Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum

and Cultural Center

325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales cityoflakewales.com

By The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, this exhibit explores the little-known story of the Bracero Program, the largest guest worker program in U.S. history.

Between 1942 and 1964, millions of Mexican men came to the U.S. on short-term labor contracts. (863) 678-4182.

PIERRE HENRI MATISSE: STORIES OF CREATIVITY When: Oct. 01 - Nov. 24, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Visitors will see how Pierre and his art were inspired deeply by his grandfather and his legacy, and this exhibition puts a spotlight on the artist’s narrative works and series. One half of a two-site set of Pierre Henri Matisse exhibitions, this original Polk Museum show coincides with an exhibition of the artist’s work in wide-ranging media at the nearby Melvin and Burks Galleries on the Florida Southern College campus. (863) 688-7743.

A COLORED IMAGE OF THE SUN When: Oct. 01 - Nov. 10, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org A solo exhibition by artist, Kelly Sturhahn.

Sturhahn’s work explores notions of the sublime in nature from a contemporary viewpoint, simultaneously considering experience, perception and transformation.

Favoring process and experimentation, her practice combines the unconventional with the traditional, incorporating a range of tactile materials to create paintings on cut fabric, ink drawings, and large-scale installations comprised of textiles, such as hand-sewn sequins and painted lace. Drawing on nature’s intricate, ever-changing phenomena, these works translate sensory experience, and often reinterpret nature abstractly as shapes, patterns, color, light, and movement.

(863) 688-7743.

PAUL FULLERTON: FORCES OF NATURE When: Oct. 01 - Nov. 10, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Born in Minnesota and raised in Fort Myers, Paul Fullerton earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Florida in 1967 under the late Hiram Williams. He received his master’s degree in painting, printmaking, and sculpture in 1969 from the University of Illinois. While serving as associate professor of sculpture at Wayne State University in Detroit, he developed the molding and casting process that is characteristic of a large and important body of his work — the cast metal reliefs that will be on view in the Polk Museum of Art Sculpture Garden this summer and fall. (863) 688-7743.

OPEN MIC NIGHT When: Oct. 01, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. It’s Open Mic Night with host: Wiley Christopher Widner. Food Truck - The Kitchen

By Devin Davis SALSA DANCING When: Oct. 01, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Theater

121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. lakelandsalsa.com Lakeland Salsa & Swing partner with the City of Lakeland to host dance socials every Tuesday night at the Lake Mirror Complex.

6:30 - 7:30 PM — Group Lesson, 7:30 9:00 PM — Open Floor Dancing. General Admission — $5 (cash only please).

WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 02, 2019 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM THROUGH THE FRENCH LENS When: Oct. 01 - 13, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition, drawn entirely from the collection of the Reading Public Museum, explores the path to Impressionism through the nineteenth century, and the complex relationship between French Impressionism of the 1870s and 80s, and the American interpretation of the style in the decades that followed. Paintings and works on paper help tell the story of the new style of painting which developed at the end of the nineteenth century — one that emphasized light and atmospheric conditions, rapid or loose brushstrokes, and a focus on brightly colored scenes from everyday life. (863) 688-7743.

WRITERS @ LPL When: Oct. 02, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Writers @ LPL is a writing group hosted by Lakeland Public Library and meets the first Wednesday of each month in the Meeting Room. Writers will now have two sessions in one evening. First Steps for New Writers (6 — 7pm)This first session will be geared towards new writers and will address topics for beginning writers. The Next Level for Intermediate Writers (7 — 8:50pm). The second session will focus on topics and interests for intermediate writers.

(863) 834-4276.

DISCOVER DRUMMING When: Oct. 01, 2019 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT is the world’s first structured learning program using music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with others and ourselves. The name DRUMBEAT is an acronym for Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, and Thoughts. Participants from age 10 to 100 will enjoy personal growth and insight while drumming on djembe drums through this DRUMBEAT program. No previous drumming experience is necessary.

Registration required, included with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222.

YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Oct. 02, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina.

Incorporating these moves will amplify calorieburn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311.

BIG ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Oct. 01, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Women’s Resource Center

165 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending oneon-one quality time with your Little. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.

BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 02, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: SWAN BREWING When: Oct. 02, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. Lakeland Hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!

Food Truck on site

COLLECTION IN FOCUS: POP ART When: Oct. 01, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to delve into hidden gems and curiosities of our collection and to learn about works of art not often on display. With objects removed from storage just for the day and for those who attend, each talk will feature different under-studied areas of the permanent collection and be led by an expert in the field. In this Collection in Focus, Dr. Kristen Carter will discuss a selection of Pop Art in the Museum’s Permanent Collection.

(863) 688-7743.

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity in this Hatha Yoga class. Registration required, free with admission.(863) 734-1222.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor

Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets for many Central Florida attractions.

LADIES LUNCHEON When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Huntington Hills Golf

& Country Club

2626 Duff Rd, Lakeland Program: Sandy’s Wig Boutique by: Sandra Amicone. Music: Dave Weimert. Speaker: Nancy Self Topic: “Choosing to hang on to peace, when your heart is at war.” Cost: $16.00 inclusive. Reservations by September 27, 2019 Call: Wilma Diaz: 863-853-7037 Or email: glenda.golden@hotmail.com.

AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org The Polk Museum of Art will be open until 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month with a Curator Tour at 6 p.m. Join Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, for an in-depth tour of the Museum galleries, providing art-historical and curatorial insight about one of our current exhibitions.

(863) 688-7743.

SWAN CITY READS | THERESE ANNE FOWLER’S Z: A NOVEL OF ZELDA FITZGERALD When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 6 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Main Library Meeting Room. Swan City Reads is Lakeland Public Library’s community reading program which highlights visiting writers and introduces the community to their work. (863) 834-4276.

MIKE MONTS DE OCA When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. Lakeland Food truck: Salt & Fire UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE - A SPOKEN WORD + HIP HOP SHOWCASE When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: LkldTV

202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland lkldlive.com Featuring Live performances from: Black Boi Aja, Lorraine Pryderawk, Rook Rudered Bub Bizzle Tickets $5 adv / $7 at the door. Doors open at 7pm.

WEEKLY LIVE TRIVIA: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Craft + Kitchen - Beer Rev

3234 S Florida Ave., Lakeland Come enjoy a wide variety of craft beer and food while competing for prizes. Check for the Word of the Day on the Triviosity Live Events Facebook page on the day of the show for bonus points. Prizes to the Top 3 Teams. (863) 455-9555.

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BILOXI BLUES When: Oct. 03 - 06, 2019 Where: Loca Lee Buckner Theatre

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. Lakeland flsouthern.edu/community/festival-of-finearts/ffa-events.aspx American playwright, screenwriter, and author Neil Simon’s Tony Award winning comedy “Biloxi Blues” is the second part of his semi-autobiographical trilogy of plays about a writer growing up in New York during the 1930s and 1940s. This play features Eugene Jerome, a young army recruit during WWII at basic training, as he learns about life and love (along with some harsher lessons) while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Cost: Adults: $18, Students: $9 FIVE BY TEN: STORIES OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS When: Oct. 03, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ A Polk State Theatre Production. Purchase tickets online, performed in the Fine Arts Theatre.

OKTOBERFEST AT SWAN BREWING When: Oct. 04 - 06, 2019 Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. Lakeland Special Beer Releases, Special Guest Taps, Swan Oktoberfest Steins. Friday: Food: Salt & Fire Food Lab, Music: 7pm - George Morris & The Lariat Band. Saturday: Food: Salt & Fire Food Lab, Music: 2pm - Jack Sprouse 7pm - Micah Shane Band, Activities: Stein Hoisting, Dirndl & Lederhosen contest, Yodeling?

Sunday: Family Friendly Oktoberfest day!

Food: Rockstar Lobster, Music: 2pm - The Wiley Collective.

ULTIMATE IMPROV When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Live and unscripted! Sharpen your wit and think on your feet. Invent characters, create scenes, and twist the plot. All tweens and teens are welcome. Ages 10-17.

OCTOBER 4TH FIRST FRIDAY: COOKIE CARNIVAL When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland

117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland downtownlkld.com Cookie Creators will be peddling their delicious wares in Munn Park. Stop by and pick up 1 or 2 or more cookies! Place advance orders for all your holiday events.

Want to sample some cookies for free? Text FFCOOKIE to 41400 for a chance to be one of 50 lucky cookie judges. (Winners will be notified on October 4 at 8am via text. Text messaging rates may apply.) Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Tennessee Avenue.

Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave. on First Fridays.

WHISKEY & WHISKERS When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org A very special evening Benefiting The Humane Society of Polk County. Enjoy live music from B. Haven, passed appetizers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, whiskey sampling, beer & wine, a refreshing whiskey-inspired special cocktail, raffles, silent auction, games and lots of fun!

RSVP by September 26. $75

HALLOWEEN BASH When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Mary Norma Campbell

Resource Center

2226 Karen St., Lake Wales Join Polk County Parks & Recreation for a night of Halloween fun in Lake Wales. This free family Halloween event will feature sweet treats, games and spooky entertainment. For more information, please call the (863) 6794335.

BOOGIE NIGHT DANCE PARTY When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Medulla Resource Center

1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland Dance the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Halloween “Boo”gie Night Dance Party. This FREE family event will feature music, games & candy. The Costume contest will begin promptly at 7 p.m. For more information, please call (863) 647-4035.

KON TIKI TACO When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 6:30-10 p.m.

Where: Haus 820

820 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland centralfloridatix.com Presented by LKLD Magazine, guests will enjoy an assortment of handcrafted Tiki cocktails by Cob & Pen and Revival Bar, local beer from Swan Brewing, and tasty pacific street tacos from Cob & Pen, Blue Dog Craft BBQ, Fuzzy’z Tacos and more. Dance the night away with DJ Jenks, or chill with a cold craft Tiki drink and watch Jacques Cousteau explore the depths along with SpongeBob episodes all night. Only $35 prior $50 at the door.

SWAN CITY IMPROV When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 7:30-10 p.m.

Where: LkldTV

202 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland

lkldlive.com No scripts. Just hilarious skits and sketches made up on the spot from audience suggestions. $10 per show / $15 for both.

Doors open 7:00pm, First Show 7:30pm, Second Show 9:00pm.

Five by Ten: Stories of Tennessee Williams When: Oct. 04, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ A Polk State Theatre Production. Purchase tickets online, performed in the Fine Arts Theatre.

LAKELAND MAGIC 5K When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 7:30 a.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com/5k/ Lakeland Magic 5K participants will run/walk alongside Lakeland Magic mascot, Swish.

The city approved course will take runners on through several blocks neighboring the Center and then back to the RP Funding Center for a Lakeland Magic center court finish. Each 5K runner will receive an official Lakeland Magic 5K medal and t-shirt. All kids 18 & under will also receive a Magic branded youth basketball. All proceeds donated to the United Way. Register online.

FALL PLANT SALE When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Oak Hill Burial Park

4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland Florida-Friendly Plants Sale, Butterfly & Hummingbird Plants, Florida Natives, Fruit Trees & Blueberry Bushes, Ornamental for Sun and Shade and More! Location will be City of Lakeland Nursery. Use the entrance to Oak Hill Burial Park/Cemetery 4620 US Highway 98 S. Lakeland, FL.Contact UF/IFAS Extension Polk County at (863) 519-1041 or online at http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk.

PROJECT LOVE OF ELOISE ANNUAL CRAFT SALE When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Project Love of Eloise

960 Snively Ave., Eloise Sewing, quilts, woodwork and many other hand made crafts. House and outdoor plants.

Holiday crafts and decorations, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and much much more. Food trucks on site. All proceeds to benefit Project Love charity.

CARDBOARD BOAT CHALLENGE 2019 & LAKES FESTIVAL When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lake Hollingsworth

East of South Florida Ave.

& West of Bartow Rd., Lakeland This event helps raise awareness about our water resources and how we all must play a role in protecting them. People can reduce their impact on the environment through the lifestyle choices they make every day.

Celebrate our lakes and join the fun! The Challenge is to build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape, and then put 2 people inside to race around a course and be the first to make it across the finish line without sinking. By the Lakes Education/Action Drive. Full rules and regulations on Eventbrite.

PRIVATE FOOD FOREST TOUR & PLANT SALE When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where: Sow Exotic Nursery

4371 Fussell Lane, Winter Haven sowexotic.com Join us for a guided tour of Sow Exotic’s tropical bio-intensive food forest and exotic edible plant nursery! Following the hands-on food forest tour and discussion, enjoy personal shopping in the nursery at your leisure and ask all of your plant care questions! Your $100 per car ticket cost covers your entire group and includes a group voucher for $100 worth of

plants during the private shopping segment of the tour. Refreshments provided. All ticket sales are final. Limited! 10 tickets per event are available. Order online.

HISTORY BUS TOUR When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Museum

& Cultural Center

325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales Join us for a tour through old Florida history, driving through the heart of downtown Lake Wales and beyond, stopping at historic buildings where participants will learn about the historic district, buildings and lakes of Lake Wales. Enjoy an air-conditioned ride on the new History Bus! $15/person. Seating is limited, and advance registration and payment is required. To register, call (863) 676-1759 or stop by the museum.

HAINES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Haines City Fire Department

138 N 11th St., Haines City Haines City Fire Department is hosting an Open House as kickoff to Fire Prevention Week. Join us for demos, station tours, games, crafts, food, bounce houses. Admission is free.

K-2 ELEMENTARY EXHIBITION When: Oct. 05 - Nov. 10, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Artwork by Polk County Students Grades K through 2. This exhibition features the work of the youngest Polk County art students.

(863) 688-7743 BRICK OR TREAT When: Oct. 05 - 06 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Legoland Florida

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven legoland.com/florida

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On weekends in October you can celebrate the spookiest time of the year with trick-ortreating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. Brick-or-Treat Trail: Kids can journey through the themed trail with their very own Brick-or-Treat bag to pick up lots of scrumptious candy! LEGO Halloween Characters: Meet Halloween exclusive LEGO characters, Brick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt: Set out on the Brick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt to find the LEGO Candy Corn! The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Spectacular: On every Brick-or-Treat night, watch fireworks transform into LEGO bricks at our fireworks spectacular about the tale of Pirate Cove!

ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 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.

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.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Join Cosmic Sound Healer, Buffy La Roux as she facilitates a high vibratory journey of Sound through time and space. During

this deeply meditative and transformative experience, Buffy guides us inward through a sound bath of deeply shifting vocal toning, singing, frequencies and quartz crystal singing bowls. Each Crystal Sound Bath is a unique symphony and a dance of the collective energies present for the Well Being of All and the Amplification of Love.

ROAD TRIP TO THE GARDENS WITH THE RUSTY WRIGHT TRIO When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 12-2:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Enjoy live music on the Terrace. Compliment your live music experience by digging into Chef Fulwood’s baby back ribs with Kansas City BBQ sauce, macaroni & cheese and coleslaw.

Meal is $20 per person, plus tax. Members receive 10% discount. (863) 734-1222.

GARDEN COCKTAIL PARTY When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join 3x-Food Network champion and creator of Grilled Cheese Social, MacKenzie Smith, and Florida native food expert and Yaupon Brothers American Tea founder, Bryon White, for a charismatic cocktail hour at Bok Tower Gardens. Enjoy recipes inspired by foraging Florida plants and the subtropical essence of the Sunshine State. Register online.$10 members/non-members $25 (863) 734-1222 RED TENT COLLABORATIVE 2019 When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Lodge No. 91 F&AM

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DROPSHOT + SICK HOT When: Oct. 05, 2019 | 8-11 p.m.

Where: LkldTV,

202 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland lkldlive.com JTaylor Entertainment Presents Local Live Music Series featuring Dropshot, Sick Hot and more TBA. Doors 7:30pm Show Starts 8:00pm Tickets $5 Adv/$7 Door

9TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN LATTE GIVEAWAY (COMMUNITY BREWS) When: Oct. 07, 08, & 09, 2019 | 7-11 a.m.

Where: Black & Brew Coffeehouse

and Bistro

205 E Main Street, Lakeland Every October for the past nine years Black & Brew has been giving away lattes to benefit United Way of Central Florida. Swing by Black & Brew, make a donation of $1 or more to United Way and you’ll instantly be rewarded with a FREE 12oz regular or pumpkin latte!

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AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 07, 2019 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After school art is designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in medium and are designed to be adapted for use at home. Doors open at 4:20 pm. Come get in line early as space is limited.

(863) 688-7743.

BAPTISTE POWER YOGA When: Oct. 06, 2019 | 10 a.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com/ Baptiste Power Yoga is an alignment based power vinyasa flow. We will incorporate the 5 pillars and 3 themes of Baptiste yoga into each class. We’ll move through a series of balancing and strength building poses, back-bends and core work and inversions. Modifications are always available as well as intensifications (if that’s in your practice). You will leave class refreshed, uplifted, motivated and energized.

(863) 224-2311.

WALK WITH EASE When: Oct. 07, 2019 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Polk State College Trail mywinterhaven.com Starting Monday, Oct. 7 thru Nov. 14 on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Join certified Instructors in walking and learning ways to improve overall wellness. If you’re interested in joining after the start date don’t worry just contact (863)291-5870. Walk the Polk State College Trail. Meet in parking lot across from DiamondPlex Softball Complex Entrance off PSC access road. Pre-registration is requested at the WH Senior Adult Center or the WH Recreational & Cultural Center.

EVOLVE MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL When: Oct. 06, 2019 | 3-9 p.m.

Where: ART/ifact

820 N Mass Ave, Lakeland Evolve Music & Art Festival features live art & music, local vendors, interactive art, tacos & drinks, and more! The purpose of this show is to start this movement of bringing more diversity to Lakeland in a powerful, fun way.

The artists we’ve selected for this show we believe will highlight the festival’s mission by provoking thought and conversation within our community. Tickets on Eventbrite.

4TH ANNUAL GET TEE’D OFF ABOUT BREAST CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT When: Oct. 07, 2019 | 9 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Country Club

4200 Country Club Road S

Winter Haven CFHCgolf.eventbrite.com Central Florida Health Care presents the 4th Annual Get Tee’d Off about Breast Cancer Golf Tournament. This fun event will be filled with food, drinks, games, amazing prizes, impressive raffles and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many people in Central Florida. Each team gives CFHC the opportunity to provide 4 mammograms to

INTRO TO SEWING FOR KIDS When: Oct. 07, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library

1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/5718862 Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us for a free two-class hands-on sewing series! Oct. 7th and 10th. Learn how to use a sewing machine, basic stitches, and hand-sewing skills as you make fun projects to take home.

Registration is required and will open one week before classes begin. Please note, any students who have already participated in the Spools Out for Summer kids’ sewing series are not allowed to register for this series. For any questions, please contact Stephanie Brown at Stephanie.brown@lakelandgov.net or (863) 834-4279.

LIBRARY STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN When: Oct. 08, 2019 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Auburndale Rotary

Butterfly Garden

109 West Park St., Auburndale Explore stories from the garden with live readings and fun finger plays. Great for ages 2-5. Experience the vibrant plants and fluttering friends at the new Rotary Butterfly Garden. Guests will receive a free take-home craft kit.

DISCOVER DRUMMING When: Oct. 08, 2019 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT is the world’s first structured learning program using music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with others and ourselves. Participants from age 10 to 100 will enjoy personal growth and insight while drumming on djembe drums. No previous drumming experience is necessary.

Registration required, included with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222.

POLK DISTRICT COLLEGE FAIR When: Oct. 08, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Jenkins Field House

at Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland Polk County’s annual College Fair is FREE for all students to attend. More than 80 colleges and universities are scheduled to participate; this is a great opportunity for students and parents to meet with admissions representatives. Hosted by Polk County Public Schools.

SALSA DANCING When: Oct. 08, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Theater

121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland lakelandsalsa.com Lakeland Salsa & Swing partner with the City of Lakeland host dance socials every Tuesday night at the Lake Mirror Complex. 6:30 - 7:30 PM — Group Lesson, 7:30 - 9:00 PM — Open Floor Dancing. General Admission — $5 (cash only please).

BUTTONS & BOWS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB When: Oct. 08, 2019 | 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Building

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Good clean fun for the entire family, all ages (100+ years of age, down to children old enough to follow instructions), married and singles welcome, no experience required, all ethnicities welcome, and alcohol-free. Dance levels are Mainstream and Plus. You must be able to dance either one or both of these levels to dance. Included at the Square Dance is Round Dancing (choreographed ballroom), which is included in the dance fee. Dance levels at this dance are Phases 2 — 4. Early Rounds are from 7:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. and Squares and Rounds are from 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Dance fees (cash or checks) are $6 per person for club members and $7 for visitors. There may be an occasional $1 per person increase due to the expenses of certain dances. Spectators are always FREE. For information regarding the dances, classes, or general information, please contact Penny at 863-224-3393 or sqdncfan@gmail.com.

FOXY CRAFT NIGHT When: Oct. 08, 2019 | 7-8:45 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/4836602 Each month has a different craft and all you need to do is register! All supplies are provided and this event is free for Adults ages 18+.

Questions: Susan CrawfordPhone: (863) 834.4282 Email: susan.crawford@lakelandgov.net.

EDWARD BOK BIRTHDAY CONCERT When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Celebrate Edward Bok’s gift of gratitude to America on his birthday. Included with general admission or membership.

WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 2915656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: SWAN BREWING When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. Lakeland Hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!

Swan Brewing is family and pet friendly - Food Truck on site

LISTENER’S CLUB: SPOOKY SYMPHONY When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Lectures for adults stretch music’s value beyond entertainment.The ISO’s Listeners’ Club, in partnership with the Lakeland Public Library, presents free lectures and discussions related to upcoming ISO performances and symphonic music in general. In preparation for the ISO concert on October 29, Maestro Mark Thielen will describe why some of the most beautiful music is also the spookiest.

Learn more about favorites like Night on Bald Mountain and Ride of the Valkyries.

BENISE: FUEGO!..THE SPIRIT OF SPAIN When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com It’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour FUEGO!

YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina.

Incorporating these moves will amplify calorieburn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311.

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity in this Hatha Yoga class. Registration required, free with admission.(863) 734-1222

BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 09, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr

KIDS BUTTERFLY CLASS When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Downtown City Park

200 E Park St., Auburndale

auburndalefl.com Free class for kids at the Rotary Butterfly Garden in Downtown City Park in Auburndale.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor

Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets for many Central Florida attractions.

45TH ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS GOLF TOURNAMENT “THE MUSSO” When: Oct. 10 | 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Where: Lone Palm Golf Club

800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland bgcpolk.org Golf Tournament which includes social hour, hors d’oeuvres and live auction following the tournament. (863) 686-1719.

ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Lake Alfred Public Library

245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred mylakealfred.com Join our director, Linda Hitchcock, for an Eclectic Book Club at your Lake Alfred Library.

Unlike ordinary book clubs, you can bring in whatever you are reading & talk about what you like. There is no assigned book to read.

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CELEBRITY LIP SYNC BATTLE When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven whpep.org Features six local celebrities, battling against each other through two rounds of epic, lip sync performances! The event is a fundraiser benefiting public education in Winter Haven through contributions to two nonprofits: The Winter Haven Public Education Partnership and Cypress Junction Montessori. Both organizations work to provide quality public education options to all children in Winter Haven. This Year’s Performers are Amanda Jo Nicholson, Brian Yates, Curtis Romey, Kim Hulverson, Mark Voisard and Qvonda Birdsong. Vote for your favorite contestant by buying tickets, sponsoring the event, or making a donation in their name.

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland Monthly Food Truck Rally in Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland on the second Thursday of every month. Free Admission and Dog Friendly.

TASTE OF THE RIDGE When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Eva Event Center

799 Johns Avenue, Haines City Haines City Rotary presents Taste of the Ridge. All proceeds will go toward Haines City Rotary for the benefit of providing scholarships to students at Haines City High School and Ridge Community High School.

Restaurants from all over Northeast Polk will provide samples for those in attendance.

Tickets are $30 per person and include unlimited samples and open bar! For more information contact: Pixie (863) 439-4981 or Stacy (863) 422-3900.

CHORAL CONCERT When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 7 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ Purchase tickets online, performed in the Fine Arts Theatre.

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LAKELAND HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Topic: Frank Lloyd Wright and Florida Southern College. Speaker: Jack Coffey.

Registration is not required.

TRICK OR TREAT PARTY When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Wilfred Smith Resource Center

135 Ave Y NE, Winter Haven Put on your favorite costume and join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. This free family event will feature music, arts & crafts, coloring contest and a costume contest.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT When: Oct. 10, 2019 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bush Chapel

Southeastern University

1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland cam.seu.edu/event/jazz/ Join the Department of Music for an exciting evening of big band music featuring the classic sounds of the giants of jazz history.

(863) 667-5000.

THIRD ANNUAL BOOTS & BBQ When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barn at Azalea Oaks

326 Gerber Dairy Road

Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com The Women’s Resource Center is excited to hold the Third Annual Boots & BBQ with delicious BBQ, icy cold beer, wine, and some of the best live music in town! Only $50.00.

Silent auction and raffle items will also be available. Your attendance will help them continue to support vital programs that serve women and families in need in our area.

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POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK: HOLLY SCOGGINS When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Holly Scoggins provides an in depth overview of our current exhibition Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens. (863) 688-7743.

DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. When: Oct. 11 - 13, 2019 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre

121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com The African Savannah comes to life on the stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again, in this

SLEEP BETTER GENTLE YOGA CLASS When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 12-1:30 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Improve your life, sleep better than ever gentle yoga class. You might be chronically stressed, in pain, feeling overwhelmed, and/or

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(863) 603-7529.

NO SMALL MATTER VIEWING When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Theatre

139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland No Small Matter - 70 minute film documentary for adults by Emmy Award Winning Writer Greg Jacobs. To change a community it begins with a child. Free Admission. Join the Early Learning Coalition for this unique community event that will take you into the mind of a child and the world of early learning as you have never seen it before.

Also meet Florida Representative Melony Bell & Early Learning Coalition of Polk County’s CEO Dr. Marc Hutek. All teachers present will be part of a special recognition during the evening. For more information call Debbie Burdett or Belinda Kramer at 863-733-9064.

UNPLAND IMPROV When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 7-8 p.m.

Where: Bolin Studio Southeastern Univ.

1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland cam.seu.edu/event/unpland/2019-10-11/ Prepare to be entertained through clean and humorous skits with creative dialogue and hilarious behavior as an audience member for the live taping of “Unpland Improv,” our improvisational stand-up comedy show!

WRIGHT AFTER DARK TOUR When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Florida Southern College

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AQUA BOO When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Gandy Pool

404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland lakelandgov.net/events/aqua-boo-2019/ They will have a Halloween themed movie playing on our inflatable screen, games with prizes, as well as snacks. $4 per person or use of a 20 visit pass or Activity Pass.

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SALSA SOCIAL When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Haus 820

820 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland lakelandsalsa.com A Friday night dance social: salsa, bachata, merengue, and more! 7-8pm group lesson, 8-10pm open floor. Hosted by the Lakeland Salsa & Swing.

SCENE NIGHT AT LKLD LIVE! When: Oct. 11, 2019 | 8 p.m.

Where: LkldTV

202 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland lkldlive.com Relive the good days by singing or screaming along to your favorite rock and local indie tunes. Wear your heart on your sleeve and sing your ass off to: Anberlin, Underoath, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Death After Texas and many more. Doors 8pm.

BRICK DASH When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 7 a.m.

Where: Legoland Florida

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven legoland.com/florida Get your heart racing by participating in Brick Dash presented by Publix, a Halloween

themed 5K followed by a spooky, kooky day at Brick or Treat. Get your costumes on, it’s time to race and raise money for Merlin’s Magic Wand! The fun doesn’t end at the finish line! Stay for the day and enjoy our not-to-be-missed seasonal event, Brick or Treat. Run or walk this themed 5K, meeting special characters along the way — all of a good cause! All proceeds from the race will be donated to Merlin’s Magic Wand.

CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI TEAM 1ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Country Club

4200 Country Club Road S cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com 8:30am shotgun start, $125/golfer. Find more info on FB@CypressGardensWaterSkiTeam or call Dennis Budde at (863) 651-7289.

BAY STREET CLASSIC CAR SHOW When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Downtown Davenport mydavenport.org Vendors - 50/50 Raffle - BBQ - Contests.

Registration Starts at 8:00 am. For more information please call 863-419-3300 ext. 138.

LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave The Lake Wales Downtown Farmer’s Market offers everything from fresh eggs to citrus trees, from honey to handmade soaps, hot sauce and so much more! Every month on the second and fourth Saturdays.

POP-UP MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOP “SUCCULENT PUMPKINS” When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Stop by The Shop at Bok and make a

gorgeous fall centerpiece that incorporates the natural beauty of a “Cinderella” pumpkin with succulents. Cost of centerpiece is determined by choice of plant material and pumpkin.

WOMEN UNITED BOOKS, BRACELETS & BRUNCH When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: United Way of Central Florida

5605 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland uwcf.org United Way of Central Florida Women United invite you to the inaugural Books, Bracelets & Brunch benefitting Reading Pals. As a token of appreciation, you will receive an 18K gold plated United Way logo in navy blue and gold.

(863) 648-1500. Register online.

ART LAB When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and accessible, hands-on learning experience for all ages.

Labs are led by professional artists or art educators who guide participants in creating their own artwork. Register online.

(863) 688-7743.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: BBBS Polk Office

1231 E. Orange Street, Lakeland bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-on-one quality time with your Little. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.

BRICK OR TREAT When: Oct. 12 & 13 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Legoland Florida

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven legoland.com/florida On weekends in October you can celebrate the spookiest time of the year with trick-ortreating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats.

THEATRE WINTER HAVEN CHOIR When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Theatre Winter Haven

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com A community choir open to all singers, ages 14 & up. No audition required. Saturdays from October 12 — December 17. Theatre Winter Haven Choir is a free experience for ages 14 and up! Learn to navigate and explore your voice. On December 17th you’ll be a part of an unforgettable concert. No experience is required and it’s completely free! For more information, please contact our Choir Director, Philip King, at Philip@ theatrewinterhaven.com (863) 294-7469.

ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE GARDENS WITH THE JAZZ PHOOLS When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 12-2:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Enjoy live music on the Terrace while enjoying a New Orleans inspired lunch at the Blue Palmetto Cafe and available for separate purchase. Concert included with general admission or membership. Menu is an authentic “Po Boy” sandwich stuffed with fresh shrimp and remoulade sauce, homemade French fries and a special dipping sauce. Meal is $20 per person, plus tax.

Members receive 10% discount. Purchase ticket online. (863) 734-1222.

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SLEEP BETTER THAN EVER WITH YOGA WORKSHOP When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1-4 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Learn easy and effective tools to improve your sleep quality, start implementing micro-movements that can change your life in a HUGE way, become more focused and energized. Learn simple breathing and meditation techniques to quiet the mind and practice anytime you need them.- Align your muscles and prevent pain with gentle and effective stretches (Positional Therapy).

You might be chronically stressed, in pain, feeling overwhelmed, and/or experiencing anxiety and depression. Missing out on sleep is actually costing you more than you think: it costs you money, energy, and your peace of mind. Why not start learning to sleep better today? (863) 224-2311.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month!

Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.

SATURDAY CAR SHOW When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 4-8 p.m.

Where: Downtown City Park

200 E Park St., Auburndale Shift into Second Saturday this weekend with a classic car show in Downtown Auburndale, in the plaza next to City Hall.

FALLFEST AT GRB When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 5-9 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven The whole family can enjoy a Pumpkin Patch,

sweets, beer releases, produce, live music & delicious food! Pumpkin Painting Station: $5/ pumpkin with all proceeds going to the Ridge Art Association, Inc! Food Popup: Nutwood serving fall favorite, sFood Truck: Adler’s, Live Music: We Three Strings, Pies & Sweets: Gourmet Goodies BakeryJ, ellies & Jams: Jovita Treats, Fresh Produce: The Fresh-Cut Produce Co., Kettle Corn: Kayla’s Crispy Pop Kettle Corn, Family Fall Picture Area. FallFest kicks off our Food Drive! Bring in any (non-expired) non-perishable food item! All food donations will be given to Restaurants Against Hunger, Inc.

WILLIX + FOXHALL When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 7-10:30 p.m.

Where: LkldTV

202 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland lkldlive.com Welcome back the amazing WILLIX to the stage at Lkld Live. Last time around they sold the place out! So grab your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Foxhall opens the show Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm.

OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 7 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre

411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales lwlt.org/out-of-the-box-improv/ Come for a night of laughs with the Out of The Box Improv Crew. Show starts at 7PM. Tickets are $8 at the door only.

(863) 676-1266.

WHITNEY JAMES - SONGS OF “SUMMERTIME” When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 6 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Arts Center

1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com The Lake Wales Arts Council is excited to kick off our 2019-2020 Concert Series with jazz vocalist extraordinaire Whitney James and her all-star jazz band for her tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. Her polished musicianship helps her interpret the best of American popular music as well as challenging originals of jazz composers rarely attempted by singers. It’s rare that a performer emerges fully formed on their first album. But Whitney James has the musicianship and deep emotional power of a mature artist.

IMPROV NIGHT IN THE STYLE OF WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAYS? When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 8-10 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com With Devin Siebold, 2018 Monsters Comedian of the Year, James Yon, 2017 Comedian of the Year, Miguel Colon Jr, Host Mike Lee from Max 98.3 and special guests. *Adult Themes and Content.

VOICES OF THE PEOPLE “MERKAVA, MERKABA: LET’S CALL THE WHOLE THING AWE” When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 7 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Synchronized painting and performance

by Professors Scoggins and Menchan. Free.

Performed in the Polk State Winter Haven Arts Theatre Lobby. (863) 297-1050.

BUTCH QUEEN & THE BAD HABITS, A MURDER OF CROWS, & MORE! When: Oct. 12, 2019 | 9 p.m.

Where: Jessie’s

118 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Butch Queen & the Bad Habits back at Jessie’s with A Murder of Crows, The JPP and Noxious Profit! $7 at the door.

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RECLAIM YOUR POWER, MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR SHADOW When: Oct. 13, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com There are aspects of ourselves we’ve judged, hidden, and shamed — this is often referred to as the Shadow Self. They influence our thoughts and behaviors in powerful ways.

With compassion and lightheartedness, this workshop will guide you to acknowledge and connect to your authentic self from a space of wholeness, worthiness, and belonging. This process invites you to cultivate self-acceptance and reclaim your inner power.Please Note: No experience necessary (except being human).

The workshop will not include any physical yoga practice. (863) 224-2311 FLORIDA WEDDING & BRIDAL EXPO When: Oct. 13, 2019 | 1-5 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com The Florida Wedding & Bridal Expo has one of the most premier wedding fashion shows in the county. First 250 brides will receive a goody bag. Online ticket sales ends on 10/13/2019. Tickets will be available for $10 per person at the door, children under 12 are free. Free parking to all who attend.

IVY ROWE: A PLAY When: Oct. 13, 2019 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Adapted from Lee Smith’s “Fair and Tender Ladies” originally co-adapted and directed by Mark Hunter, this spunky mountain woman’s story takes us in a flashback through a life of “livin’ on love.” With a sensuous nature and a flair for storytelling, Ivy paints a vivid picture of 20th Century revivals, mine disasters, rural electrification, the Depression, and three wars.

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14-20 AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 14, 2019 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After school art is designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in medium and are designed to be adapted for use at home. Doors open at 4:20 pm. Come get in line early as space is limited.

(863) 688-7743.

READING WITH RESCUES 2019 When: Oct. 14, 2019 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Hope Equine Rescue Inc.

3805 High Street, Winter Haven hopeequinerescue.com A program for K-8th grade students to come to the rescue and read to a horse, donkey or mule, supervised, but unassisted, for approximately 20-25 minutes. Students are welcome to bring their own reading material or borrow some from the donated books.The program will take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Sign-up will be

by RSVP only and limited to 25 students per session.This is a working farm. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing.

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REIKI RENDEZVOUS When: Oct. 14, 2019 | 7:15 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Reiki Rendezvous transport into a deeply relaxing experience through soothing music, guided meditation, and reiki energy balancing. A journey of relaxation through the body, mind, emotions, and spirit where you’ll release mental, emotional, and energetic blockages. Reiki Energy balancing is an

ancient Japanese technique where a trained practitioner uses “life force energy” through their hands to balance and activate the body’s natural healing system.

Free event for ages 6-14. Participants must RSVP by calling (863) 834-2374 by October 14. Games, Prizes, pizza, costume contest!

Please wear tennis shoes. Racquets and balls will be provided.

STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT When: Oct. 14, 2019 | 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland

175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland cam.seu.edu/event/stringorchestra/ Our string orchestra concert features our illustrious stringed scholars performing works of harmonic and melodic genius. $3/Students and $5/General Admission.

night at the Lake Mirror Complex. 6:30 - 7:30 PM — Group Lesson, 7:30 - 9:00 PM — Open Floor Dancing, General Admission — $5 (cash only please).

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: Oct. 15, 2019 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Side Street Studios, Inc.

110 3rd St SW, Winter Haven alz.org/crf Support group is for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

SINGING BOWLS When: Oct. 15, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Buffy La Roux as she guides participants inward in this meditation experience incorporating a blend of energy and relaxation modalities, such as crystal bowls, Reiki, positive affirmations and themed guided meditation. This is a time to relax and receive. Bring a mat and/or blanket. Optional items that may enhance your experience: water, journal, pillow and eye mask. $25 members/$35 non-members, register online.

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DISCOVER DRUMMING When: Oct. 15, 2019 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT is the world’s first structured learning program using music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with others and ourselves. Participants from age 10 to 100 will enjoy personal growth and insight while drumming on djembe drums through this DRUMBEAT program. No previous drumming experience is necessary.

Registration required, included with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222.

CRAFTERS ANONYMOUS When: Oct. 15, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library

1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/5838237 Join us for a sociable evening of crafting and fun at the Jackson Branch Library. Each month we will learn how to make a different project.

October craft: Halloween wine glass candle holders. All supplies are provided. This class is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and will open on Tuesday, October 8 at 9 am. Questions: Amanda Holmberg, Phone: (863)834-4288, Email: amanda.holmberg@ lakelandgov.net.

KIDS’ TENNIS HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR When: Oct. 15, 2019 | 5-7 p.m.

Where: Beerman Family Tennis Center

1000 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland lakelandgov.net/events/kids-tennishalloween-spectacular-2019/

SALSA DANCING When: Oct. 15, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Theater

121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland lakelandsalsa.com Lakeland Salsa & Swing partner with the City of Lakeland host dance socials every Tuesday

WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 16, 2019 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 2915656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Oct. 16, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina.

Incorporating these moves will amplify calorieburn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311.

BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 16, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: SWAN BREWING When: Oct. 16, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

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Hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!

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YOGA FOR EVERY BODY When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity in this Hatha Yoga class. Registration required, free with admission. (863) 734-1222.

SENIOR SUMMIT: STAYING CONNECTED When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland

175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland Guests will benefit from a vast array of agerelated information and available resources.

Topics will focus on the most current and relevant aspects of successful aging to include senior safety, health, well-being and public policy. The Senior Summit is geared for older adults, their family members, caregivers and aging-related service providers. It is FREE and lunch will be provided. Afternoon breakout sessions will include time for questions and answers. Exhibitors will be on site to provide additional information and SHINE representatives will be available to assist with Medicare and other insurance options. Interested attendees may RSVP by calling: 863-220-7002 or emailing RathSrConnextions@gmail.com for more information.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor

Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets for many Central Florida attractions.

STUDENT ART EXHIBITION When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Gallery exhibit in the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. (863) 297-1050.

CAPTURING CULTURES When: Oct. 17 - Dec. 05, 2019 Where: Polk State/Lakeland

3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland Photography exhibit at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery. (863) 297-1050.

“ESOTERIC” THE ART OF ELIZABETH ERVIN When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 5-9 p.m.

Where: Arts Ensemble Downtown

230 Avenue C SW, Winter Haven Taylor & Associates of Winter Haven, present ESOTERIC by Elizabeth Ervin. VIP private showing 5-6, Public showing 6-9. Artist Elizabeth Ervin is a resident artist at Arts Ensemble Downtown. As the Director of Fine Arts, she spends her time teaching the youth arts program, as well as participating in Art in Public Places representing Arts Ensemble

Downtown. ESOTERIC is a contemporary modern fine art collection.

MR. CENTRAL FLORIDA When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 W. Lime Street, Lakeland MrCentralFlorida.org Enjoy dinner, complimentary beer, wine, signature drink, entertainment, and live/ mobile auction. Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is hosting the 7th annual Mr. Central Florida, a major fundraiser with a friendly, competitive spirit. Gentlemen in the community give of themselves for the well-being of others to help raise money for the Center and the patients we serve. The contestant that raises the most‚ wins the title of Mr. Central Florida and official bragging rights!

HEARING LOSS CHAPTER MEETING When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland

175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland hla-lakeland.org 3rd Thursday of each month, Multipurpose Room A. Join us to learn more about how you can better manage hearing loss, whether it is your own, a loved one or a friend. We often have a speaker who will discuss topics on hearing loss. We also have potlucks, general discussions and other activities. Our chapter seeks to help others in our community to manage hearing loss through hearing loops, captioning, assistive listening devices and other technologies. Chapter meetings are looped and captioned so everyone can hear and understand. (863)853-3130.

TALBOT HOUSE MINISTRIES SEEDS OF HOPE ANNUAL BANQUET When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland talbothouse.org

The theme of this year’s event is “This is Us,” a celebration of their heritage and 40 years of transforming lives in the Lakeland/Polk County community. The Seeds of Hope Banquet is the most important fundraising event of the year; its success is a determining factor in much of how they can budget for life-saving services in the coming year. The banquet helps fund emergency shelter and affordable housing opportunities, Good Samaritan Free Clinic, food programs, employment solutions, as well as other programs at Talbot House that help the homeless and hungry reclaim their lives and become self-sufficient. Contact emartinez@ talbothouse.net or (863) 687-8475 ext. 134 for more information.

SHUTTERBUGS “BLACK & WHITE WITH A POP” THEME When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Love photography? Shutterbugs is a monthly photography club where you meet with fellow photographers to share tips and photos based on the theme of the month. All skill levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Judy Owens at (863) 834-4268 or judy.owens@ lakelandgov.net.

PSC JAZZ BAND AND COMBO CONCERT When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 7 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ Polk State Music Department Symphonic Band, Percussion, and Jazz Ensembles.

Performed in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. $7/General Admission.

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WEEKLY LIVE TRIVIA: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Craft + Kitchen - Beer Rev

3234 S Florida Ave., Lakeland Our weekly trivia show featuring general knowledge. Check for the Word of the Day on the Triviosity Live Events Facebook page on the day of the show for bonus points. Prizes to the Top 3 Teams. (863) 455-9555.

WIZARDS NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY When: Oct. 17, 2019 | 7:15-9:15 p.m.

Where: Auburndale Public Library

100 W Bridgers Ave, Auburndale Calling all wizards and muggles for a night of magic and fun! Visit the library for fun activities like wand making, indoor quidditch, and trivia! There will be plenty of fantastical refreshments. All ages welcome! Must register to attend.

LEADERCAST WOMEN CENTRAL FLORIDA When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven bartowchamber.com/ Attendees will be emboldened to take courage in their daily lives, whether it be in the workplace or at home. At this one-day leadership event, nine expert leaders will share their inspirational stories of courage while also teaching us steps to enable change in our lives. Leadercast Women attendees will walk away with the courage to make a difference in their lives, the boldness to take control of their careers and the confidence to lead themselves and others to better futures.

Speaker Lineup: Kendra Scott, Deshauna Barber, Francesca Gino, Glennon Doyle, Kate Delaney, Laura Ling, Luvvie Ajayi, Priya Parker, Susan Packard. For questions, sponsorship information or help purchasing tickets contact Kathryn Bevilacqua-Ely at kathryn@bartowchamber.com.

UAW MID FLORIDA RETIREE COUNCIL When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 10 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Gardens

1150 3rd St. SW (Hwy 17)

Winter Haven Come join fellow UAW retirees for our monthly meeting which is always on the third Friday of the month. Meetings all start at 10:00 a.m. but social hour is 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. with coffee and donuts available. Guest speakers are scheduled for all meetings. Blue Cross and Aetna reps are available before, during and after the meeting to help with any medical claims. If you have any questions, our Drop-in Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m — 1:00 p.m., located at 209 Avenue O SW in the Hope Plaza strip mall (off Hwy 17 by the WAWA and across the street from Big Lots). Contact us at (863) 293-5556 or drop by with any problems you have with your benefits.

13TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: South Central Park, Winter Haven mainstreetwh.com Main Street Winter Haven’s 13th Annual Oktoberfest presented by Victor Smith Law Group will kick off with over 40 Florida Craft and German beers! Over 10 Florida breweries will be joining in on the fun - pouring their signature and Oktoberfest style beers! Rick’s BBQ and Nutwood will be grilling brats, bbq, pork sandwiches and more. If you are in the mood for wine, grab a glass of Riesling or Pinot Noir Rose’ (both German). Beer tents will surround a LARGE traditional BIERGARTEN at the center of the fun!

General Admission: $25 (includes 15 tasting tickets)VIP: $40 (15 tasting tickets plus access to the MyBox VIP Suite, 4 VIP exclusive beers and bites).

ULTIMATE IMPROV When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Live and unscripted! Sharpen your wit and think on your feet. Invent characters, create scenes & twist the plot. All tweens and teens are welcome. Ages 10-17.

MIDFLORIDA AUTO SHOW & LAKE MIRROR CONCOURS When: Oct. 18 - 20, 2019 Where: Downtown Lakeland.

MIDFLORIDAAutoShow.com Join us on the streets of downtown Lakeland for this wonderful exhibit of more than 600 show vehicles surrounding the restored, 1920’s art deco-inspired Lake Mirror Promenade.

The 3-day event kicks off Friday, Oct, 18, at 6pm with the Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous; followed by the main event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10am-3pm; and closing out the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 20, with the Road Rally. Bring your family to enjoy a beautiful weekend filled with cars, food, music and more!

PUMPKINFEST When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Parents/Guardians enjoy a Date Night or stroll down to South Central Park for Main Street’s Oktoberfest! Drop your child(ren) off at the Winter Haven Public Library from 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM, for just $10/child they will enjoy pizza, crafts, scavenger hunt, virtual reality, minecraft and games. NEW! Costume Contest, this year send your child(ren) in their Halloween Costume, Best Costume will win a prize! Fees: $10/childAges: Kindergarten — 5th Grade.

FALL FESTIVAL OF FUN When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Recreational

& Cultural Center

801 Ave T NE, Winter Haven Join Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center (WHRCC) Staff for this FREE Community Event including candy, games,

refreshments, crafts, costume contest and prizes! For more information please call (863) 291-5675.

HAUNTED JAIL TOUR When: Oct. 18 & 19, 2019 | 6-10:30 p.m.

Where: PCSO Old Jail

455 N Broadway Ave, Bartow Once again, we present the ever-popular and super-scary annual Haunted Jail Tour benefiting The United Way of Central Florida.

PCSO volunteers will present “Phobia.”

For the little ones who are too young to go through the haunted jail, there will be a separate room with treats and games! Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Food and drink will be on sale every night. The cost to go on the tour is a $6.00 donation to the United Way of Central Florida.

WINE & CHEESE AT THE PARK When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 6-10 p.m.

Where: Railroad Park

502 E Main St, Haines City northeastpolkchamber.com Ticket holders will enjoy fabulous wine & cheese samples from over 12 business vendors.

Entertainment by Brass Heart Band, Food Trucks & More! $25 per person. Sponsorships & Booth Spaces available. Call the Chamber for information or tickets!

FORE THE LOVE FRIDAY NIGHT BASH When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Venue 650

650 6th St. SW, Winter Haven All proceeds will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital patients. Live entertainment

by B.Haven, Dinner Courtesy of Carrabba’s, Signature Tito’s Handmade Cocktail, Beer & Wine, Raffle, Exciting Auction and More. For Tickets and Sponsorships: https://secure.qgiv. com/for/2ftle/Questions? Please email kayla. kapp@baycare.org

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JOGGIN’ FOR THE NOGGIN! 5K When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven foundation.polk.edu 5K and 1-Mile Race Starts — 6:30pmKids Races start at 7:15pm. Participants can run, jog, or walk the 3.1-mile course that includes pavement on the Polk State campus and a trek along the Fort Fraser Trail. The 1 — Mile Walkin’ while Talkin’ sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust is an option for those not ready to fully engage in a 5K. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes. This is a family friendly race and will include spooky and fun activities for all ages. Proceeds will benefit student scholarships and programs on the Lakeland campus. For more information on Joggin’ for the Noggin! 5K, please contact Marianne George at 863.292.3741 or e-mail at mgeorge@polk.edu.

HAINES CITY NAACP ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND GALA When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Lake Eva Event Center

799 Johns Avenue, Haines City northeastpolkchamber.com The theme this year is “When We Fight, We Win.” The speaker will be U.S. Representative Darren Soto. .Individual tickets are $45 per person or $65 with NAACP membership.

Youth tickets (17 and under) are $20. Contact Cynthia Downing for tickets, sponsorships or more information - (863) 651-6776.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PRESENTS TOM PETTY DAMN THE TORPEDOES When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 8 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Classic Albums Live takes classic rock albums and recreates them live, on stage - note for note, cut for cut.

Pumpkin Patch, food, the Haunted House, and more. Polk State College’s Fallfest is a fund-raiser that benefits the Polk Sate College Foundation, Inc. The Foundation supports Polk State College’s educational mission by raising funds for scholarships and enhancement of the educational experience.

Shop from local craft vendors, enjoy food and more.

CLEAN COMEDY NIGHT WITH MICHELLE MILLER-MCNAIR When: Oct. 18, 2019 | 8 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com One of the strongest young comics in the country. Her quick wit and southern charm are infectious and audiences fall in love. She was voted at the top of the Florida’s Funniest Competition for 3 years and has been featured on Nickmoms Night Out, Dr. OZ, and on the New Comedy Revolution DVD. She’s a regular at some of the best comedy clubs in the country and her versatile show has delighted crowds at fundraisers, corporate parties, and churches.

FORE THE LOVE GOLF TOURNAMENT When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 9 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Country Club

4200 Country Club Road S Please join us for the 2019 Fore the Love Golf & Tennis event presented by The Cassidy Family. All proceeds will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital patients. For Tickets and Sponsorships: secure.qgiv.com/for/2ftle/ Questions email kayla.kapp@baycare.org.

ROOTSTOCK PLANT & GARDEN FESTIVAL When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Free admission, $10 parking per vehicle. The festival features dozens of plant vendors with hundreds of plants for sale, amazing musicians, healthy cuisine and a spectacular display of seasonal foliage. Garden art, bird feeders, stained glass, pottery, wind chimes, lawn ornaments and other garden accessories are also available. Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden will provide additional family fun with nature play guides, crafts, interactive displays, live animal displays and nature exploration.

PUMPKIN KIDS FUN RUN When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 9 a.m.

Where: Summerlin Park at Wilson Lake bartowrec.recdesk.com 100 yard run (ages 4 and under) 1/4 mile run (ages 5 & 6) 1/2 Mile Run (ages 7-12). Pre-register by October 9th to guarantee a shirt.

MICRO-IRRIGATION CLASS When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Auburndale Rotary

Butterfly Garden

109 West Park St., Auburndale Learn about how to effectively save time and water, while growing a bountiful garden!

FALLFEST 2019 When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ Thousands trek to the campus each third Saturday in October to enjoy the event that features a craft show, the Kids Zone, music, police and EMS demonstrations, the

DIRT DAYS: INSECTS AND ARACHNIDS When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Circle B Bar Reserve

4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland This is a FREE event for children ages 5-12.

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children must be accompanied by their caring adult. This event is sponsored by the Florida Master Gardener program and Friends of the Parks.

BOOK STORE 1/2 PRICE SALE When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 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.

BRICK OR TREAT When: Oct. 19 & 20 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Legoland Florida

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven legoland.com/florida On weekends in October you can celebrate the spookiest time of the year with trick-ortreating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. On every Brick-orTreat night, watch fireworks transform into LEGO bricks at our fireworks spectacular about the tale of Pirate Cove!

DOCENT-LED TOURS (ALL AGES) When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Free for everyone. Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of our passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as we bring people and art together. Registration is not necessary but appreciated. Space is limited. (863) 688-7743.

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ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 11 a.m.

Where: Polk County History Center

100 E Main St, Bartow Come out for an architectural tour of the History Center and learn about neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. The free architectural tour is on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. (863) 534-4386.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HAYRIDE & HAPPENINGS When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 5-10 p.m.

Where: Loyce E. Harpe Park

500 W Carter Rd, Mulberry Polk County Parks & Recreation’s 23rd Annual Haunted Halloween Hayride & Happenings event offers a fun and safe alternative to traditional “trick or treating” for children and families of Polk County. This event offers a variety of attractions including a hayride to a haunted walking trail, an adventure park, carnival games, live entertainment, a trick or treat village, costume contest, pie eating contest, food vendors and much more!

Entrance: $5 per person, 2 and under free with a paying adult. Day of event cash ONLY. Advance Tickets sold at the Polk County Parks & Recreation office (4177 Ben Durance Road, Bartow).

FACIAL GUA SHA WORKSHOP When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 3 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga, 52 4th St. NW ioyogastudio.com This workshop will teach you how to do this ancient beauty ritual in your own home. Facial Gua Sha is a gentle massage technique that massages the muscles of the face and neck. It helps drain the lymphatic system and release tension stored in these muscles. This will be a very hands on event. You will leave with a Gua Sha Rose Quartz tool to continue at home.

This workshop is a $50 investment.

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SILVERBACK ROCK N ROLL BAND When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Join Silverback Rock n Roll Band for their debut at Swan Brewing. Flashback to your Classic Rock favorites from the 60s and 70s!

IN THE LIGHT OF LED ZEPPELIN When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 8 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com In The Light of Led Zeppelin‚ is an exploration and imaginative new musical experience honoring Page, Plant & The Music of Led Zeppelin. This extraordinary, highly refined tribute ensemble digs deeper into the Middle Eastern and classical influences that permeated “Kashmir” — and then follows that intriguing thread into brand-new sounds when performing Led Zeppelin classics, providing a unique, not-to- be-missed musical experience, from the hard-rocking Zeppelin classics to the acoustic masterpieces.

SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Bike Shop

249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven THIS EVENT IS FREE! Thanks to the sponsors Six/Ten, Bond Clinic, Wauchula State Bank, and Lynn Polston Allstate. Slow Roll will meet at the Bike Shop in Downtown Winter Haven the 3rd Saturday of every month. We will “Slow Roll” through the city of Winter Haven taking a path highlighting cities murals, parks, and new developments. We will then stop midroll at Lake Silver to take in the ski show. After the show we will Slow Roll back through town and end at Grove Roots Brewery (located across the street from the Bike Shop). More info on FB@slowrollskishow.

FREE CHARITY CONCERT & CADILLAC XT6 UNVEILING When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 3-6 p.m.

Where: Cannon Cadillac

5210 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Cannon Cadillac presents XT6 Unveiling and free charity concert benefiting LVIM (Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine) featuring CMA International Recording Artist Claire Petrie Band. Raffles, food trucks, amazing silent auction.

CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW When: Oct. 19, 2019 | 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: MLK Jr. Park

199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE

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FORE THE LOVE JUNIORS TENNIS When: Oct. 20, 2019 | 9 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Tennis Complex

209 Ave. F NW, Winter Haven Please join us for the 2019 Fore the Love Golf & Tennis event presented by The Cassidy Family. All proceeds will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital patients. Juniors will gather at the NEW City Courts for a 9:00 am start. For

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21-27 AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 21, 2019 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After school art is designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in medium and are designed to be adapted for use at home. Doors open at 4:20 pm. Come get in line early as space is limited.

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GUEST VOCALIST: HUAICUN GAO When: Oct. 21, 2019 | 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland

175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland cam.seu.edu/event/gao/ The Music Department is pleased to welcome guest vocalist Huaicun Gao. A lyric tenor from China, audiences will be graced by performances of Chinese arias and art songs, as well as songs in Italian, French, and German. $3/Students and $5/General Admission.

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DISCOVER DRUMMING When: Oct. 22, 2019 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT is the world’s first structured learning program using music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with others and ourselves. Participants from age 10 to 100 will enjoy personal growth and insight while drumming on djembe drums through this DRUMBEAT program. No previous drumming experience is necessary.

Registration required, included with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222.

BIG ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Oct. 22, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: BBBS Office

1231 Orange St., Mulberry bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending oneon-one quality time with your Little. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: Oct. 22, 2019 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: The R-place Eatery Restaurant

35523 Hwy 27, Haines City Meets every 4th Tuesday. All Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow Democrats.

Contact: Anne Huffman, Club President (863-242-3230) and annehuffman01@gmail.com.

SALSA DANCING When: Oct. 22, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Theater

121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland lakelandsalsa.com Lakeland Salsa & Swing partner with the City of Lakeland host dance socials every Tuesday night at the Lake Mirror Complex. 6:30 - 7:30 PM — Group Lesson, 7:30 - 9:00 PM — Open Floor Dancing. General Admission — $5 (cash only please).

BUTTONS & BOWS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB When: Oct. 22, 2019 | 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Building

702 E Orange St., Lakeland. dancergram.com Good clean fun for the entire family, all ages (100+ years of age, down to children old enough to follow instructions), married and singles welcome, no experience required, all ethnicities welcome, and alcohol-free. Dance levels are Mainstream and Plus. You must be able to dance either one or both of these levels to dance. Included at the Square Dance is Round Dancing (choreographed ballroom), which is included in the dance fee. Dance levels at this dance are Phases 2 — 4. Early Rounds are from 7:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. and Squares and Rounds are from 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Dance fees (cash or checks) are $6 per person for club members and $7 for visitors. There may be an occasional $1 per person increase due to the expenses of certain dances. For information please contact Penny at 863-224-3393 or sqdncfan@gmail.com.

BOUQUET GARDEN CLUB 63RD ANNUAL CHARITY FASHION SHOW: APRIL IN PARIS When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Where: Garden Center of Winter Haven

715 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven Fashion Show includes fashions from Macy’s, silent auction and door prizes as well as “Taste

‘n Tell” food from local restaurants. Purchase tickets at the Winter Haven Garden Center for $25. Proceeds benefit the numerous outreach charity events of the WHGC. More info call (863) 293-7638.

FLOWER ESSENCES When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 12-1 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Flowers spread their beauty and aroma. They can sooth and inspire us. Garden Educator Stephen Kane will share how to capture the essences of flowers as we make and take home the beauty of flower essences. $10 members/$20 non-members, (863) 734-1222, register online.

MUSEUM BOOK CLUB When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 12 p.m.

Where: Lake Wales Museum

& Cultural Center

325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales Museum Book Club - Cross Creek by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Dedicated to non-fiction, you’ll discover the truth can be stranger than fiction. Join us every month to discuss new book! Read the book and come ready to discuss the best non-fiction books. Free to the public. Books are available to check out free of charge at the Museum while supplies last.

WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 2915656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina.

Incorporating these moves will amplify calorieburn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311.

BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

MOONLIGHT MARKET When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Mid-week fun on the 4th Wednesday of every month. The Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, transforming the tasting rooms into one BIG indoor community event complete with multiple food trucks and live music!

TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: SWAN BREWING When: Oct. 23, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. Lakeland Hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!

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YOGA FOR EVERY BODY When: Oct. 24, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity in this Hatha Yoga class. Registration required, free with admission. (863) 734-1222 FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Oct. 24, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor

Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets.

FARM TO TABLE DINNER: THE GREAT PUMPKIN When: Oct. 24, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join World Food Championships Chef Amy Freeze in the Outdoor Kitchen for a dinner celebrating everything pumpkin.

Enjoy pumpkin hummus, pumpkin & ginger scones, roasted pumpkin salad, pumpkin risotto with cider braised chicken, pumpkin & dark chocolate tarts with caramel sea foam

candy and a creamy pumpkin cocktail with Rumchata. Meal is served with flavored tea, water, seasonal craft beers, and wine. $50 members/$60 non-members.

(863) 734-1222, purchase tickets online.

SOIREE UNDER THE STARS When: Oct. 24, 2019 | 6-10 p.m.

Where: Lakeland web.cshospice.org/ Cornerstone Hospice Foundation is pleased to present the “Soiree Under the Stars” at the home of Rob & Tammy Springer. The event honoree will be Ed Crenshaw for his many years of community service in Polk County. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Cornerstone Hospice patients in Polk County. $125 Q COMMONS LAKELAND When: Oct. 24, 2019 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Dream Center of Lakeland

635 W. 5th Street, Lakeland. qcommons.com/lakeland During this special event, our city will join with thousands of attendees in hundreds of cities to be equipped on how to engage this unique, American moment. Join us as we gather at The Dream Center of Lakeland to learn and consider how to advance good in Lakeland. $25.00 BEFORE THE PIONEERS: INDIANS, SETTLERS, SLAVES, AND THE FOUNDING OF MIAMI When: Oct. 24, 2019 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland flsouthern.edu Florida Lecture Series presents Andrew Frank, Professor of History, Florida State University. The North Bank of the Miami River has a rich (but often ignored) 2,000-year history of continuous human occupation.

Ethnohistorian Andrew Frank , who specializes in the history of the Florida Seminoles and the Native South, explains how so-called “pioneers” of the late nineteenth century in Florida - including industrialist Henry Flagler and businesswoman Julia Tuttle - chose the location of modern Miami, in part, because of the legacies of earlier settlers. At the Hollis Room at FSC. (863) 680-4111.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT When: Oct. 24 - Nov. 17, 2019 Where: Theatre Winter Haven

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/ The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob,is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures that challenge him to his core.

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CHAT AND CHEW-EAT MORE. WEIGH LESS When: Oct. 25 | 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Where: The Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave. Winter Haven Hans Diehl, an internationally requested speaker and one of the “20 Superheroes of Health” will be in Winter Haven to explain how you can “eat more and weigh less.”

Heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are chronic diseases that are impacted by what we eat according to Diehl. First 100 who arrive will receive the free booklet, “You Turn” by Diehl. Register on Eventbrite.

ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITING THE LAKELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT When: Oct. 25, 2019 | 12 p.m.

Where: Cleveland Heights Golf Course

2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland lakelandrealtorsfoundation.org/ Includes dinner, prizes, goodie bag, an opportunity to win $50,000 and much more!

Proceeds will be used to help the department purchase a new ATV that can be used for special events.

BOK AFTER DARK “THE 60S” When: Oct. 25, 2019 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Experience live music on the Terrace with The Blue Roosters from 5pm to 7pm followed by a 7:30 P.M. carillon concert with Geert D’hollander. Included with general admission or membership. Julia Child changed the world by mastering the art of French cooking in the 1960s. Chef Fulwood offers his homage to her most popular recipe, Beef Bourguignon featuring tender chunks of sirloin and a rich stew served in a freshly baked bread bowl.

Meal is complete with a fresh garden salad dressed with zinfandel vinaigrette. $20 per person, plus tax. Members receive 10% discount. Purchase tickets online.

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LAKE WALES MAIN STREET OKTOBERFEST When: Oct. 25, 2019 | 6-10 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lake Wales Celebrate Oktoberfest without leaving Lake Wales. This Oktoberfest celebration features authentic bratwurst and sauerkraut; sip craft beers from Grove Roots and listen to entertainment by local bands. Enjoy familyfriendly entertainment with LIVE MUSIC, dancing in the streets and a night Farmers Market.

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BREW HUB’S NIGHT MARKET When: Oct. 25, 2019 | 6 p.m.

Where: Brew Hub

3900 Frontage Rd S,, Lakeland Features a rotating lineup of artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, wood-work, gifts and so much more! This is a family-friendly event! Check out our rotating food truck schedule to see what food will be offered, and we always have live music!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR When: Oct. 25, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Wabash Community Center

1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland The free family event will feature candy, a food vendor, arts & crafts, games, costume contest and a coloring contest. For more information, please call (863) 284-4223.

SPOOKTOBERFEST When: Oct. 25, 2019 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Eloise Resource Center

710 Snively Ave, Eloise Be ready to howl and dance the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Spooktoberfest. This FREE family Halloween event will feature music, dance contests, a trick or treat village and light refreshments.

HAUNTED JAIL TOUR When: Oct. 25 & 26, 2019 | 6-10:30 p.m.

Where: PCSO Old Jail

455 N Broadway Ave., Bartow PCSO volunteers will present “Phobia.”

For the little ones who are too young to go through the haunted jail, there will be a separate room with treats and games! Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Food and drink will be on sale every night. The cost to go on the tour is a $6.00 donation to the United Way of Central Florida. This is a fun event each year, and we also raise lots of money for charity.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW EXPERIENCE When: Oct. 25 & 26, 2019 | 9 p.m.

Where: Polk Theatre

139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland facebook.com/FrediDANCEProject/ Come at 9 p.m. for the pre-show and music.

The movie, with accompanying choreography, starts at midnight. It’s an R-rated movie, so people 17 and under must be accompanied with a parent. Costumes are encouraged!

Wailes Lake with over 100 heritage, artisan, craft and community vendors, heritage arts demonstrations and reenactors, antique car and tractor display, live music and entertainment, festival food & beverages, along with a Pioneer Beer Garden, children and family activities. The Pioneer Days Festival highlights and honors pioneers from the past and presents an annual recognition award to a notable resident of historical contributions to the community during the festival.

LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave The Lake Wales Downtown Farmer’s Market offers everything from fresh eggs to citrus trees, from honey to handmade soaps, hot sauce and so much more! Every month on the second and fourth Saturdays.

LAKE ASHTON FINE ARTS & CRAFT FAIR TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS TINY HOME COMMUNITY When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Lake Ashton Clubhouse

4140 Ashton Club Dr., Lake Wales More than 40 vendors will be displaying hand crafted items and fine art for purchase. Also available will be baked goods and other food items for purchase. In addition, a Patriotic Tree filled with multiple gift cards from local merchants will be raffled as well as other raffle items.The event is hosted by the Lake Ashton Veterans Auxiliary. Open to the Public.

Contact person: Christine Graves (863) 514-5368.

EXTRAVAGANZA GARDENING SHOW When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland facebook.com/ TheGardenClubofLakelandInc/ Enjoy a free family day of activities eaturing over 50 vendors who will be selling a large variety of plants & flowers for yards and patios, as well as beautiful and unusual garden art. Attend garden presentations and browse garden-related crafts here. A small standard flower show will be held at Arts on the Park, just adjacent to Munn Park. There will also be a horticulture show in the park, and Master Gardeners on hand to answer all questions, and soil testing will be done for $3.00. Food & drinks will also be available.

41ST ANNUAL BUICK OLDS PONTIAC CADILLAC CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET When: Oct. 26 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown City Park

119 W. Park St., Auburndale oldsclubofflorida.com The 41st Annual BOPC Car Show and Swap Meet with all years, makes, and models of Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, and Cadillacs.

A voluntary Charity Auction and 50/50 raffle will benefit Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches.

The Olds Club is a state-wide organization.

All Swap Meet items will need to be displayed on vendor provided tables. Free admission to spectators, $25 fee for car exhibitors. Awards will be given for the top 10 of each class with

ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo

499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales lakewalesfl.gov/782/Pioneer-Days-Festival The two-day event in late October features free admission along the shores of Lake

participant judging. Questions Pat Whissel, patwhissel@gmail.com or (727) 781-7774.

REVITALIZE YOUR LIFE, RENEW YOUR ENERGY BALANCE, AND RECLAIM YOUR HEALTH When: Oct. 26 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales hboktowergardens.org Join Kelly Andrews, HeartMath Trainer and Wellness Coach, and Debbie Zimmerman, Food for Life Instructor and Health Coach, in an energizing day of lifestyle activities that will help you reclaim your youthfulness.

Learn how stress management techniques such as meditation, yoga and mindfulness can improve your health in multiple ways.

Hear how whole-food, plant-based nutrition will help reduce chronic disease and inflammation. Participants will enjoy a deliciously prepared meal to nourish from the inside out. Register online. $55 members/$70 non-members, (863) 734-1222.

CREATE YOUR OWN BEAUTY PRODUCTS When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join herbalist Debbie Krause and learn to make herbal infused salves. Know all the ingredients that go on your skin as you make a multipurpose skin care salve just for you to take home. $25 members/ $32 members, (863) 734-1222, register online.

SPIRITS: RITUAL AND CEREMONIAL AFRICAN AND OCEANIC ART When: Oct. 26, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020 Where: Polk Museum of Art

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BRICK OR TREAT When: Oct. 26 & 27 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Legoland Florida

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven legoland.com/florida On weekends in October you can celebrate the spookiest time of the year with trick-ortreating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. On every Brick-orTreat night, watch fireworks transform into LEGO bricks at our fireworks spectacular about the tale of Pirate Cove!

WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 12 p.m.

Where: Huntington Hills Golf

& Country Club

2626 Duff Rd, Lakeland watsonclinic.com One of the Foundation’s signature fundraising events year after year offers golf enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in their beloved game while doing their part to contribute to this important cause. Proceeds will allow the Foundation to continue delivering on the promise of their mission, including the funding of important research projects aimed at advancing the fight against cancer,

cardiovascular disease and many other lifethreatening illnesses. Entry for one golfer, range balls, golf cart, a bag lunch and seating for one at the awards dinner ceremonies is only $125 per player.

LAKE WALES CAR SHOW When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 4-7 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave lwmainstreet.com/car-show Fourth Saturday of the month with food, music & door prizes.

LAKELAND HISPANIC FESTIVAL When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 12-8 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Frances

Langford Promenade

121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland clubhispanodelakeland.com/festival.html Club Hispano de Lakeland invites the entire community to enjoy live music, food, contests, and activities for adults and children. Come and experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture with live performances, authentic cuisine and children’s activities.

Authentic Hispanic FoodLive Music: Salsa, Merengue, FolkloreParade of FlagsArts & CraftsGames and Much More.

HALLOWEEN TROT OR TREAT When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 4-7 p.m.

Where: Hope Equine Rescue Inc.

3805 High Street, Winter Haven hopeequinerescue.com Come dressed up in costume and have a great time at the barn seeing our horses and help us judge our decorated stalls. This year we are asking for $1 per person donation at the entrance gate to go towards the care of our horses. If you would like to help us judge our volunteers stalls/costumes we will have a donation bucket at each stall. whichever stall collects the most money wins the contest! Our volunteers will also be on the lookout for their favorite costumes and give someone a special surprise! This will be an event you won’t want to miss! (863) 287-7503.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Lakeland Public Library

100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month!

Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.

THE ART OF FILM: SUN DON’T SHINE When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org With audience Q&A and talkback sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Sun Don’t Shine (2013)Director: Amy SeimetzSynopsis: Two increasingly desperate and argumentative people (Kate Lyn Sheil, Kentucker Audley) drive the roads of Florida with something -- or someone -- in the trunk of their car. Doors open at 6:00 pm, Intro and Screening at 6:30 pm. The Art of Film is free to attend. Cash bar available. Register online.

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HALLOWEEN BRAWL When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 4 p.m.

Where: Tanners Lakeside

1006 S Lake Howard Dr.

Winter Haven Winter Haven Boxing presents the Halloween Brawl! 15 belts up for grabs, 30 bouts with 15 title bouts. Fighter of the night trophy, costume contest and more. General Admission/$20, VIP/$60. (863) 207-7460.

GRB’S ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY & BALL When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 6-11 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven The biggest, most wicked Halloween party, complete with spooky graveyards and a Halloween Ball! Escape from reality & join us for a terrifyingly fun night of costumes & beer!

The night will be TOXIC and full of ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and witches haunting the brewery! The Packing House will be turning into a Spooktacular Ballroom from 7-11pm complete with only the coolest funk, jazz, and soul tunes!!

HAUNTED JAIL TOUR When: Oct. 26 & 27, 2019 | 6-10:30 p.m.

Where: PCSO Old Jail

455 N Broadway Ave. Benefiting The United Way of Central Florida.

PCSO volunteers will present “Phobia.”

For the little ones who are too young to go through the haunted jail, there will be a separate room with treats and games! Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Food and drink will be on sale every night. The cost to go on the tour is a $6.00 donation to the United Way of Central Florida.

ROGUE STAGE PRESENTS: HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 7:30-9:15 p.m.

Where: LkldTV

202 N Massachusetts Ave Lakeland lkldlive.com Join Dr. Dale Seslick and his team of survival “experts” as they present an interactive and hilarious “seminar” of Zombie Survival.

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MIKE IMBASCIANI & HIS BLUEZROCKERZ When: Oct. 26, 2019 | 8 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Blues, Classic Rock, Folk and Rock-A-Billy. He began performing in public in Punta Gorda with the Gilchrist Park “Guitar Army”. Since then has expanded and performed in many areas of Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Ohio and Tennessee.

VOICES OF THE PEOPLE: SEISMIC PHENOMENA When: Oct. 27, 2019 | 2:30 p.m.

Where: Polk State/Winter Haven

999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Luisamaria Hernandez, soprano, Carl Cranmer, Piano, and friends. Performed in the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre Lobby. Free. (863) 297-1050.

ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL When: Oct. 27, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo

499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales lakewalesfl.gov/782/Pioneer-Days-Festival Features free admission along the shores of Lake Wailes Lake with over 100 heritage, artisan, craft and community vendors, heritage arts demonstrations and reenactors, antique car and tractor display, live music and entertainment, festival food & beverages, along with a Pioneer Beer Garden, children and family activities. The Pioneer Days Festival highlights and honors pioneers from the past and presents an annual recognition award to a notable resident of historical contributions to the community during the festival.

ÚBERYOU, HELL & BACK WITH BUTCH QUEEN & THE BAD HABITS When: Oct. 28, 2019 | 4 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St. Lakeland DIY artist úberyou is a quintet hailing from Switzerland. Self described as having the “brotherly spirit of the Gainsville Punk bands like Hot Water Music and Against Me in their hearts and the essence of the Swiss Punk scene in their blood. ”Hell & Back are a fourpiece from Germany, and bringing that same power! California Emo Punk vibes resonate through their polyphonic singing, winding through the rough and impulsive rhythm.

Local natives Butchqueen will kick the doors open! They take no prisoners and make no apologies. Fusing energetic live music with bizarre theatrical experiments, the band is notable for their hardcore, ska, and rock & roll influences.

LIGHT UP THE LANES BOWLAWEEN When: Oct. 27, 2019 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Cypress Lanes

2010 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven jlgwh.org A spooktacular Junior League of Greater Winter Haven fundraising event! Wear your favorite costume (kids and adults!) to this fun event where there will be trick-or-treating, a food buffet and raffle items. There will be a costume contest for kids and adults! Proceeds help us to help the families in the Greater Winter Haven area.

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AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 28, 2019 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After school art is designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in medium and are designed to be adapted for use at home. Doors open at 4:20 pm. Come get in line early as space is limited.

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TRUCK OR TREAT When: Oct. 28, 2019 | 5-8 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror/ Fire Station 1

701 E Main Street, Lakeland lakelandgov.net/events/truck-ortreat-2019/ Kids attending in costume is encouraged!

Visitors will get to meet Lakeland firefighters and police officers, trick or treat at different fire apparatus and police vehicles, and learn lots about how to stay healthy and safe at different stops along Lake Mirror and adjacent Fire Station 1. There will be 14+ stops for children to collect candy, Halloween goodies, and safety giveaways. There will be fun activities like a parade of costumes, a costume contest, prizes for first responder costumes, spooky dancealongs, and much more. The event is open to everyone but is targeted to children ages 12 and under. First-Responder Costumed Kids: Be sure to stop by the designated area on your way out to pick up your special gift for representing your community heroes.

READING WITH RESCUES 2019 When: Oct. 28, 2019 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Hope Equine Rescue Inc.

3805 High Street, Winter Haven hopeequinerescue.com A program for K-8th grade students to come to the rescue and read to a horse, donkey or mule, supervised, but unassisted, for approximately 20-25 minutes. Students are welcome to bring their own reading material or borrow some from the donated books.The program will take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Sign-up will be

by RSVP only and limited to 25 students per session.This is a working farm. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing.

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Raton Museum of Art (FL). Exhibit runs from July 27 - November 10.(863) 688-7743

DISCOVER DRUMMING When: Oct. 29, 2019 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT is the world’s first structured learning program using music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with others and ourselves. Participants from age 10 to 100 will enjoy personal growth and insight while drumming on djembe drums through this DRUMBEAT program. No previous drumming experience is necessary.

Registration required, included with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222.

SALSA DANCING When: Oct. 29, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Mirror Theater

121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland lakelandsalsa.com Lakeland Salsa & Swing partner with the City of Lakeland host dance socials every Tuesday night at the Lake Mirror Complex. 6:30 - 7:30 PM — Group Lesson, 7:30 - 9:00 PM — Open Floor Dancing. General Admission — $5 (cash only please).

IMPERIAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SPOOKY SYMPHONY When: Oct. 29, 2019 | 7 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center

701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Music tells a story, and some stories are spooky! With loud noises and creepy sounds, hear some of the most beautiful scary music ever written as the Imperial Symphony Orchestra presents “Spooky Symphony.”

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Ivy Rowe: A Play Date: Oct 13

Whitney James Tribute to Gershwin Date: Oct 12

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WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT When: Oct. 29, 2019 | 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Bush Chapel

Southeastern University

1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland cam.seu.edu/event/wind/ An expressive repertoire of time-honored and modern wind literature shared from the stage. $3/Students and $5/General Admission.

LIVE THE QUESTIONS When: Oct. 29, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Branscomb Auditorium

1085 Johnson Ave., Lakeland flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/festival-of-finearts/ffa-events.aspx This evening, our inquisitive nature is reflected in the music of this concert presented by the FSC Chamber Singers under the direction of Beth Gibbs, with each selection posing a question, challenge, or predicament to be considered. With varying styles of music and composers from the Renaissance to the present day, the FSC Chamber Singers dive head-first into our complex and beautiful world — and “Live the Questions.” Adults: $8; Students: $4 (863) 680-4111.

WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 30, 2019 | 5-6 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 2915656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Oct. 30, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga

52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa

yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina.

Incorporating these moves will amplify calorieburn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311.

BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Oct. 30, 2019 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Senior Center

250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.

TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: SWAN BREWING When: Oct. 30, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!

Swan Brewing is family and pet friendly - Food Truck on site.

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY When: Oct. 31, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity in this Hatha Yoga class. Registration required, free with admission.(863) 734-1222.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Oct. 31, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Central Florida’s Visitor

Information Center

101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more.The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets.

SIMPSON PARK SPOOKFEST When: Oct. 31, 2019 | 4-7 p.m.

Where: Simpson Park

1725 Martin L King Jr Ave Lakeland This free community event includes bounce houses, crafts, games, and candy! Activities geared towards elementary school-aged children. 863-834-2577.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT When: Oct. 31, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Lewis Mathews Sports Complex

400 Palm Street, Davenport mydavenport.org Wear your best costume! Games, Contests, Prizes, Haunted trail rides. Looking for volunteers to do Trunk or Treat. If you are interested please call Katie at 863-419-3300 Ext. 138.

WEEKLY LIVE TRIVIA: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE When: Oct. 31, 2019 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Craft + Kitchen - Beer Rev

3234 S Florida Ave., Lakeland Our weekly trivia show featuring general knowledge to test what you learned in school and in life. Check for the Word of the Day on the Triviosity Live Events Facebook page on the day of the show for bonus points. Prizes to the Top 3 Teams. (863) 455-9555.

COPENHAGEN When: Oct. 31 - Nov. 02, 2019 Where: Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/festival-of-finearts/ffa-events.aspx Written by playwright Michael Frayn, this play features a meeting held in Copenhagen in 1941 by two international physicists, Werner Heisenberg from Germany and Niels Bohr from Denmark. Together they had revolutionized atomic science in the 1920s, but in the 1940s, they were on opposite sides of a world war. In this incisive drama, the two men meet in a situation fraught with danger in hopes of discovering why we do what we do.

Location: Frank Lloyd Wright Theatre-in-theRound. (863) 680-4111.

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Please join us Tuesday, November 19th 5:30pm – 8pm for delicious hors d’oeurves, live and silent auction, great fellowship and a champagne reception brought to you by Bank of Central Florida at Venue 650 650 6th Street SW, Winter Haven Ticket Price $50 per person

Start your holiday season with joy as you give hope to girls of Winter Haven.

To support our mission of inspiring all girls to be STRONG, SMART and BOLD join us for the evening or become a sponsor for this wonderful event.

To save your spot, please mail your check by November 15th or go online to secure.qgiv.com/for/giowh/event/806125/ Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven P.O. Box 7285 • Winter Haven FL 33883-7285 Phone: 863–967–2874 Email: peggy@girlsincwinterhaven.org Sponsors:

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A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. registration number CH-160.

Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven employs no professional solicitors.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Join SPCA Florida as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary with the 2019 Auction for Animals.

Enjoy an evening of amazing food from Terri Lobb, an exciting auction, drawing of our Winner’s Choice Raffle, and entertainment.

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863-419-9010 863-875-5656 304 East Park St, 36248 US-17, Haines City Auburndale 70

863-324-1000 230 W. Central Ave, Winter Haven

SOLD HOMES

116 LEMON ST....................................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019............ $179,900 362 ANNABELLE WAY........................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/22/2019........... $190,400 374 ANNABELLE WAY........................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019............$195,000 366 ANNABELLE WAY.......................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/22/2019............$199,400

AUBURNDALE

139 PONTE VEDRA DR.......................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/22/2019...........$205,000

404 ARMOUR AVE.............................AUBURNDALE...........8/16/2019.............$82,500

238 HIGH RIDGE DR............................. DAVENPORT..........8/20/2019...........$205,000

815 S ARIETTA CIR..............................AUBURNDALE...........8/12/2019............$129,900

237 TIFFANY LOOP............................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019.......... $206,000

1874 VAN ALLEN LOOP.......................AUBURNDALE..........8/26/2019..............$137,100

221 ROSELING XING............................. DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019............$210,000

103 EAGLE POINT BLVD......................AUBURNDALE...........8/16/2019............$142,000

431 ROBBINS REST CIR......................... DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019............. $211,700

225 DENESE LN...................................AUBURNDALE..........8/26/2019.............$156,100

411 VIZCAY WAY.................................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019............$212,000

128 PATTERSON DR............................AUBURNDALE...........8/15/2019............ $176,500

619 GARBERIA DR................................. DAVENPORT..........8/26/2019............$212,000

175 AVERY DR.....................................AUBURNDALE.......... 8/22/2019........... $180,000

358 ANNABELLE WAY........................... DAVENPORT...........8/21/2019............ $212,900

208 KINGSLEY BLVD..........................AUBURNDALE...........8/16/2019........... $180,000

461 BUCHANNAN DR........................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019............. $215,100

2509 LAKE MYRTLE DR......................AUBURNDALE...........8/16/2019........... $185,000

129 TAFT DR.......................................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019............$219,900

109 PATTERSON DR............................AUBURNDALE...........8/13/2019............ $197,900

406 RESERVE DR.................................. DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019...........$220,000

1428 JOHNSON RD.............................AUBURNDALE...........8/12/2019........... $198,000

453 DISA DR......................................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019........... $222,300

789 LYNHAVEN LN..............................AUBURNDALE...........8/16/2019.............$198,100

391 BUCHANNAN DR........................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019........... $222,400

160 LAKE MARIANA PL.......................AUBURNDALE...........8/14/2019...........$203,300

205 PARADISE WOODS PL................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019........... $225,000

587 AUTUMN STREAM DR.................AUBURNDALE...........8/13/2019...........$234,000

111 PANDA WAY..................................... DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019...........$233,000

598 AUTUMN STREAM DR.................AUBURNDALE...........8/14/2019...........$259,000

885 ORCHID GROVE BLVD.................. DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019...........$235,000

5551 ORO VALLEY RD.........................AUBURNDALE...........8/18/2019............$261,000

913 DOWNING CIR............................... DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019...........$236,000

706 WOODROW DR...........................AUBURNDALE...........8/19/2019........... $267,000

444 BUCHANNAN DR.......................... DAVENPORT..........8/20/2019........... $236,300

2211 PALMVIEW CIR............................AUBURNDALE.......... 8/23/2019........... $274,000

244 TAFT DR......................................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019...........$238,600

4115 IONE CT.......................................AUBURNDALE..........8/20/2019...........$325,000

153 SEDONIA CT................................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019.......... $240,000 132 TAFT DR.......................................... DAVENPORT............8/11/2019.......... $240,800 245 TAFT DR......................................... DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019...........$245,000

BARTOW

2149 VICTORIA DR................................ DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019...........$250,000

4640 WALKER LAKE RD............................. BARTOW...........8/14/2019.............$75,000

164 SEVILLA AVE................................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019............$251,000

775 S FLORAL AVE...................................... BARTOW...........8/12/2019............ $80,800

3589 CORTLAND DR............................ DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019........... $252,500

1315 N MILL AVE.......................................... BARTOW...........8/12/2019............ $88,000

762 ORANGE COSMOS BLVD.............. DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019........... $253,500

2572 GRIFFIN RD......................................... BARTOW...........8/14/2019........... $103,000

112 MONTORO LN................................. DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019...........$254,600

3465 HIGHWAY 17...................................... BARTOW...........9/10/2019........... $144,000

946 RESERVE PL................................... DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019...........$258,000

490 E BOULEVARD ST................................ BARTOW...........8/14/2019........... $150,000

830 BENJAMIN TRL............................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019........... $259,300

480 SHADY LN........................................... BARTOW.......... 8/23/2019............$165,000

133 TAFT DR.......................................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019........... $262,700

1201 WEST LAKE WALES ALTURAS RD........ BARTOW...........8/14/2019........... $169,000

1019 OAK BLUFF DR.............................. DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019........... $270,200

1800 WILLIAMSBURG DR........................... BARTOW...........8/12/2019.............$181,500

207 SEVILLA AVE.................................. DAVENPORT............8/11/2019........... $275,000

550 MANOR DR.......................................... BARTOW...........8/13/2019........... $183,000

783 BENJAMIN TRL............................... DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019........... $287,000

2801 PIT RD................................................. BARTOW...........8/16/2019........... $185,000

136 TAFT DR.......................................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019........... $287,400

7965 WALKER LAKE RD.............................. BARTOW...........8/16/2019........... $207,000

124 LUDISIA LOOP................................ DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019...........$290,400

5125 RIFLE RANGE RD................................. BARTOW...........8/14/2019............$215,000

262 TOMELLOSO WAY......................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019.............$315,100

225 STUART ST........................................... BARTOW...........8/12/2019........... $222,200

2320 NORTH BLVD I-1........................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019............$315,300

170 KISSENGEN PARK BLVD........................ BARTOW...........8/16/2019........... $236,700

154 CHURCHILL PARK DR..................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019...........$320,000

965 S KISSENGEN AVE............................... BARTOW..........8/20/2019.......... $248,000

329 YELLOW SNAPDRAGON DR.......... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019...........$335,000

1328 LAUREL GLEN DR............................... BARTOW...........8/12/2019...........$389,400

255 TOMELLOSO WAY......................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019........... $342,500

6003 WATERWOOD TRL........................... BARTOW...........8/12/2019........... $510,000

175 YELLOW SNAPDRAGON DR........... DAVENPORT...........8/21/2019...........$350,000

4413 OLD EAGLE LAKE RD.......................... BARTOW...........8/14/2019.......... $600,000

512 WESTCHESTER CT......................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019........... $352,900 1328 OAKCREST CT.............................. DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019...........$359,000

DAVENPORT

536 AFFIRMED WAY............................. DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019........... $359,700

217 NORTH BLVD.................................. DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019............. $97,000

5533 MISTY OAK CIR............................ DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019............ $371,600

405 TERRACE RIDGE CIR...................... DAVENPORT...........8/21/2019............$135,000

7037 OAKWOOD ST............................. DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019.......... $438,600

861 FREEDOM BLVD............................. DAVENPORT..........8/20/2019............. $174,100

5509 MISTY OAK CIR........................... DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019........... $441,000

1 PINE ST............................................... DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019............$178,000

5453 MISTY OAK CIR............................ DAVENPORT...........8/21/2019...........$445,000

325 ROLLINS DR................................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019............$179,000

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8004 OAK SHADOW CT...................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019............$469,100

141 SUNNY DAY WAY............................ DAVENPORT...........8/21/2019...........$258,000

306 CHELSEA AVE................................ DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019........... $473,900

516 OGELTHORPE DR........................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019........... $275,000

818 BENJAMIN TRL................................ DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019............$515,600

804 WILDFLOWER RD.......................... DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019............$315,000

647 SAMUEL PL.................................... DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019...........$579,000 1303 OAK CREST ST............................. DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019...........$750,000

HAINES CITY

1154 LYCASTE DR.................................. DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019...........$760,500

5007 HEMINGWAY CIR.........................HAINES CITY...........8/13/2019............ $90,000

2211 RONALD REAGAN PKWY............... DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019............ $119,000

1226 AVENUE I......................................HAINES CITY.......... 8/22/2019........... $100,000

621 SYMPHONY PL............................... DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019.......... $200,000

1023 AVENUE D....................................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019........... $105,000

539 KNIGHTSBRIDGE CIR..................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019.............$211,000

1213 10TH ST..........................................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019........... $105,000

3107 SERENDIPITY WAY........................ DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019.......... $240,000

327 MELBOURN DR..............................HAINES CITY...........8/15/2019........... $106,000

113 WINDSOR PL................................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019...........$253,000

85 STRAPHMORE DR...........................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019............$129,900

490 CAPTIVA DR.................................. DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019...........$260,900

3060 PARK CIR.....................................HAINES CITY..........8/20/2019............ $132,500

393 TANGLEWOOD DR........................ DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019........... $264,700

515 6TH ST............................................HAINES CITY...........8/13/2019............$155,000

320 HENLEY CIR................................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/22/2019...........$265,000

2482 ST AUGUSTINE BLVD..................HAINES CITY...........8/19/2019............ $161,000

368 TANGLEWOOD DR....................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019...........$268,000

302 LEDWITH AVE................................HAINES CITY.......... 8/23/2019........... $164,000

486 CAPTIVA DR.................................. DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019............$294,100

2755 SCENIC HWY...............................HAINES CITY...........8/13/2019........... $169,000

482 CAPTIVA DR.................................. DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019...........$340,900

934 CHANLER DR.................................HAINES CITY...........8/13/2019........... $185,000

357 CAPTIVA DR................................... DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019...........$342,000

1013 SUFFRAGETTE CIR........................HAINES CITY.......... 8/23/2019............ $197,000

50989 HIGHWAY 27 LOT 2.................. DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019.............$116,900

2174 MALLORY CIR...............................HAINES CITY...........8/15/2019...........$205,000

142 CAPRI DR........................................ DAVENPORT...........8/12/2019............$142,000

481 PENTAS LN.....................................HAINES CITY...........8/19/2019............$206,100

914 CHARO PKWY 113........................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019........... $150,000

300 PHEASANT DR..............................HAINES CITY...........8/12/2019.......... $208,000

1307 CALABRIA AVE............................. DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019............$170,000

725 PERSIAN DR....................................HAINES CITY...........8/15/2019.............$211,300

712 BIRKDALE ST................................... DAVENPORT..........8/26/2019............. $175,100

653 PERSIAN DR...................................HAINES CITY.......... 8/23/2019............ $213,700

2286 BELLA VISTA DR........................... DAVENPORT...........8/13/2019........... $190,000

280 TOWER VIEW DR...........................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019............ $217,000

114 COUNTRY WORLD DR.................... DAVENPORT..........8/28/2019.......... $200,000

349 ROOKS LOOP................................HAINES CITY...........8/12/2019............$219,000

473 CORNWALLIS DR........................... DAVENPORT..........8/26/2019.......... $200,000

718 PERSIAN DR....................................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019........... $220,900

831 DEEN STILL RD............................... DAVENPORT..........8/28/2019.......... $200,000

113 SANDESTIN DR................................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019........... $222,600

119 CONNIE DR..................................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/22/2019...........$205,000

514 PENTAS LN......................................HAINES CITY...........8/21/2019............$222,700

102 PENRITH ST.................................... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019...........$220,000

1015 WARREN BROTHERS RD...............HAINES CITY...........8/14/2019........... $225,000

168 SUNNY DAY WAY........................... DAVENPORT...........8/21/2019........... $225,000

2100 NIGHTHAWK DR..........................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019...........$233,400

3325 WELLBORN DR............................ DAVENPORT.......... 8/22/2019............$227,000

345 ROOKS LOOP................................HAINES CITY...........8/16/2019........... $235,500

315 GROSVENOR LOOP....................... DAVENPORT...........8/27/2019........... $232,000

2081 NIGHTHAWK DR..........................HAINES CITY...........8/12/2019...........$238,800

267 WILLIAMSON DR........................... DAVENPORT..........8/28/2019............$237,000

2091 HORSE CREEK LN.........................HAINES CITY...........8/21/2019...........$250,000

917 BRIDGEFORD CROSSING BLVD...... DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019...........$244,000

396 ROOKS LOOP................................HAINES CITY.......... 8/23/2019........... $252,200

1155 JAYBEE AVE.................................... DAVENPORT...........8/19/2019...........$245,000

519 MEADOW POINTE DR....................HAINES CITY...........8/13/2019...........$260,000

221 BRUNELLO DR................................ DAVENPORT...........8/15/2019...........$245,000

3501 KOKOMO RD................................HAINES CITY...........8/13/2019........... $307,000

568 OGELTHORPE DR.......................... DAVENPORT.......... 8/23/2019...........$245,000

243 MINNIEHAHA CIR..........................HAINES CITY...........8/19/2019........... $275,000

116 SUNNY DAY WAY............................ DAVENPORT...........8/14/2019.......... $248,000 147 JULLIARD BLVD............................... DAVENPORT...........8/16/2019........... $252,000

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Christi Adkins 863-640-1096 Eunice Arroyo-Kirchgessner 863-698-9369 Search P4907338 on cbhomes.com

Polk City | 3/2 | $310,000 5824 Fussell Rd. Brandy Duncan 863-585-6849 Search P4907516 on cbhomes.com

Oakwood Estates | 2/2 | $84,900 4135 Sprucewood St. Kathy Devor 573-450-1679 Search P4907563 on cbhomes.com

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Whispering Ridge Ph. 1 | 4/2 | $214,500 1115 Tobie St. Julie Seay 863-287-1093 Search P4907402 on cbhomes.com

Indian Lake Estates | 3/2 | $199,900 2181 Allamanda Dr. Don Cleveland 863-206-4953 Search P4906887 on cbhomes.com

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Lake Mariam Hills Replat | 4/2 | $290,975 115 Lake Mariam Way Joni Reiter 863-287-8274 Search P4907363 on cbhomes.com

Lake Silver Terrace | 3/2 | $180,000 380 Avenue L NE. Don Gray 863-860-7295 Search P4906936 on cbhomes.com

Lake Van Sub | 4/2 | $209,900 1892 Van Gogh Dr. Joanne Summeralls 863-412-1368 Search P4907506 on cbhomes.com

Sweetwater Golf & Tennis | 2/2 | $124,900 18 Edinburgh Dr. Steve Pospichal 863-327-5786 Search P4906532 on cbhomes.com

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129 W 1ST ST.................................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019............ $114,000

LAKE WALES

224 LAKE HOWARD DR................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/22/2019.............$116,700

125 LA CASA BLDG 6............................ LAKE WALES...........8/14/2019.............$95,000

2302 SE ISLE ROYAL........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............. $117,500

455 AUSTIN ST..................................... LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019............$124,000

532 W LAKE DEER DR...................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $118,000

4532 TURNBERRY LN........................... LAKE WALES...........8/15/2019........... $169,000

309 MAJESTIC GARDENS DR........... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019.............$120,100

869 TARTAN LOOP............................... LAKE WALES...........8/12/2019............ $175,900

98 SW CENTER ST........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019........... $136,000

1185 YARNELL AVE................................ LAKE WALES...........8/13/2019.......... $200,000

1841 AVENUE P................................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/21/2019........... $138,000

1132 ROBERTA RD................................. LAKE WALES.......... 8/22/2019...........$205,000

958 WHISPER LAKE DR................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/21/2019.............$147,700

1131 SHERI DR........................................ LAKE WALES.......... 8/23/2019........... $207,000

5425 CHANDLER DR........................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/27/2019............ $153,200

1163 ROBERTA RD................................. LAKE WALES...........8/15/2019...........$209,000

245 KINGS POND AVE..................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............$155,000

1001 S LAKE STARR BLVD...................... LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019...........$265,000

100 25TH ST #A................................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $160,000

999 S LAKE STARR BLVD...................... LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019...........$265,000

105 25TH ST A.................................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $160,000

916 LAKE STARR BLVD.......................... LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019...........$320,000

107 SW 25TH ST A/B........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $160,000

124 TYLER ST........................................ LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019............ $90,000

109 SW 25TH ST A/B........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $160,000

227 LAKE SUZANNE DR........................ LAKE WALES..........8/26/2019............$145,000

211 SW 25TH ST A/B......................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $160,000

4186 CANNES AVE................................ LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019............$165,000

2480 AVENUE B #A......................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $160,000

889 C F KINNEY RD.............................. LAKE WALES.......... 8/22/2019............$189,500

959 SUNRISE CT.............................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $163,000

4220 DORNOCH DR............................. LAKE WALES.......... 8/23/2019...........$235,000

902 GLAD RD.................................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$164,900

1268 MACARTHUR PALMS DR.............. LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019...........$395,000

3658 QUEENS COVE BLVD............. WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019............$174,000

4276 DUNMORE DR............................. LAKE WALES...........8/16/2019...........$439,900

208 9TH ST...................................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$185,500

184 APPALOOSA TRL............................ LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019.............$75,000

1830 WALLACE MANOR LN............. WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019.............$191,300

187 LONGHORN DR.............................. LAKE WALES...........8/21/2019.............$75,000

1332 COVENTRY CT........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $194,000

3655 RIDGE LAKE DR........................... LAKE WALES...........8/15/2019.............$85,000

933 LAKE OTIS DR........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019........... $198,000

617 CLUB CIR........................................ LAKE WALES...........8/15/2019........... $105,000

1316 COVENTRY CT......................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019...........$206,500

9148 OAKWOOD DR............................ LAKE WALES...........8/12/2019........... $105,000

385 HONEY BELL RD....................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $207,000

3055 SCRUB OAK LN............................ LAKE WALES.......... 8/23/2019........... $130,000

1356 COVENTRY CT........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$212,000

4243 PLANTAIN ST............................... LAKE WALES...........8/14/2019............$145,000

1324 COVENTRY CT........................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019............$214,000

1149 ST ANNE SHRINE RD..................... LAKE WALES...........8/14/2019.............$151,000

112 SOLIS DR.................................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019............ $218,700

3656 RED OAK CT................................ LAKE WALES..........8/26/2019........... $185,000

1519 GAINES RD............................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019............$219,900

3601 WHITE OAK CT............................ LAKE WALES...........8/14/2019........... $198,400

1134 BOWLINE ST............................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019...........$235,000

10707 W BEACH PKWY......................... LAKE WALES...........8/15/2019...........$259,000

21 LAKE ARROWHEAD DR............... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019........... $275,000

3805 CANAL RD................................... LAKE WALES...........8/19/2019...........$265,000

2026 SPIRIT LAKE RD....................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019.......... $280,000 15 OAKWOOD RD............................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019...........$339,000

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390 20TH ST.................................... WINTER HAVEN..........8/28/2019.............$75,000

123 WINTER RIDGE DR..................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019..............$77,200

426 GARRETT RIDGE CT................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/21/2019.............$83,400

1676 LEMON AVE............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019.............$83,000

700 MIRROR TER APT 604.............. WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $96,000

1694 LEMON AVE............................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019.............$83,000

3219 TIMBERLINE RD....................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $110,000

1711 LIME DR..................................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/22/2019.............$83,000

932 SW SUNSHINE WAY.................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019............ $110,000

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3084 COUNTRY CLUB CIR............. WINTER HAVEN..........8/20/2019...........$268,500

403 COUNTRY LN........................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............ $84,000

107 LAKE REGION BLVD................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019.......... $280,000

1175 HAINES DR................................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $96,000

603 LAKE PANSY DR........................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019...........$292,000

1199 HAINES DR............................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $96,000

128 MIRROR LN................................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019...........$295,000

1223 HAINES DR............................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $96,000

4111 ISLAND LAKES DR.................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019...........$299,000

1259 HAINES DR............................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $96,000

3943 ISLAND LAKES DR.................. WINTER HAVEN..........8/26/2019............$338,100

3464 AVENUE V.............................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/22/2019............ $122,500

904 HILLSIDE CT............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/27/2019.......... $340,000

3398 AVENUE Q.............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019............$129,900

4410 EMERALD PALMS LN............... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019.............$75,000

2301 9TH CT.................................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019............$135,000

100 EL CAMINO DR APT 204........... WINTER HAVEN..........8/20/2019............. $75,500

3121 NW LAKE DR............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/21/2019............$145,000

409 BAYOU RD................................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019..............$97,500

1412 MEADOW DR........................... WINTER HAVEN..........8/26/2019............$165,000

808 MAGNOLIA PL.......................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019............$128,000

2028 LEISURE DR............................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019........... $168,900

434 FLAGLER RD............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............$135,000

1652 AVENUE L................................ WINTER HAVEN..........8/20/2019........... $169,000

551 LAKE DEXTER BLVD................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$139,000

1066 HAINES DR.............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019............$170,000

3102 POST OAK CT.......................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/27/2019............$142,400

657 LUCERNE BLVD......................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019............$170,000

56 LAKE DAISY BLVD....................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019........... $158,000

5858 WINDRIDGE DR...................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019............$174,000

668 AUGUSTA RD........................... WINTER HAVEN..........8/24/2019............$162,600

1187 HAINES DR............................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019........... $180,000

2816 ATTWATER LOOP.................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019.............$163,100

2012 MARILYN AVE.......................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019........... $180,500

2789 ATTWATER LOOP................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/22/2019............$166,500

3049 BUCKEYE POINTE DR............ WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............$189,500

412 BROWARD TER.......................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019............$173,800

668 LUCERNE BLVD........................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019.............$191,900

5661 STRUTHERS CT....................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019........... $180,000

1480 AVENUE G............................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$195,000

716 REFLECTIONS DR...................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019............ $181,000

201 HAINES BLVD............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019...........$203,000

2905 WHISPERING TRAILS DR........ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$190,500

5855 MARSH LANDING................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019........... $207,000

3315 FOX RIDGE DR......................... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$193,900

4086 GREAT EGRET DR.................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019.............$211,000

4033 DORAL................................... WINTER HAVEN..........8/26/2019............$196,500

1194 SOPHIA BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

453 SAN JOSE DR............................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019........... $198,000

1198 SOPHIA BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

102 LAKE RING DR........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019.......... $200,000

1206 SOPHIA BLVD.......................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

1925 GALLOWAY TER...................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/12/2019.......... $200,000

1210 SOPHIA BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

4136 MARTINDALE LOOP............... WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019.......... $204,800

1214 SOPHIA BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

1447 GRAND CAYMAN CIR.............. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$215,000

1218 SOPHIA BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

2957 DAYTON DR............................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019............$215,000

2297 ROSE BLVD.............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

4144 MARTINDALE LOOP................ WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/23/2019............$218,500

2320 ROSE BLVD............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019............ $219,500

1431 GRAND CAYMAN CIR............... WINTER HAVEN...........8/21/2019...........$230,000

558 HIGHFIN DR.............................. WINTER HAVEN.......... 8/22/2019........... $222,600

132 RUBY LAKE DR........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019...........$264,900

3133 ROYAL TERN DR...................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/21/2019........... $223,000

1520 RIVIERA CT.............................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019...........$288,500

1459 EAGLE CREST BLVD................. WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019........... $229,400

290 HERNANDO RD........................ WINTER HAVEN...........8/15/2019...........$325,000

1158 SOPHIA BLVD........................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/19/2019............$237,000

1940 ELOISE COVE DR.................... WINTER HAVEN..........8/20/2019...........$338,000

3464 JULIUS ESTATES BLVD............ WINTER HAVEN...........8/13/2019...........$245,000

296 HERNANDO RD........................ WINTER HAVEN..........8/20/2019...........$365,000

471 SUNFISH DR............................... WINTER HAVEN...........8/14/2019...........$246,000

4561 EMERALD PALMS DR............... WINTER HAVEN...........8/16/2019...........$585,000

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