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Welcome summer! We are fortunate to live in the Sunshine
State where we can step outside and enjoy bright sunny days and the daylight lasting longer into the evening hours. If you have kids I’m sure they are ready for their vacation away from school. It’s time to enjoy trips to the lakes or mountains, visit the coastal beaches to see beautiful historic lighthouses or attend outdoor concerts in your community. As you plan your activities this summer there is so much to do in our local areas. The Heartland area has great golf courses, gorgeous lakes for boating or maybe some paddle boarding. Shop in our unique shops and boutiques then end your day dining at one of our finest restaurants for a lovely lunch or dinner. Maybe this year’s vacation you might want to indulge yourself in a travel destination. Why not plan an exciting adventure with your family that you haven’t experienced. The National Park Services is celebrating their 100 Year Anniversary in August and we are proud to present one of our popular National Parks in this issue, the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. If you haven’t planned your summer vacation this is a great park for adults and children. In this summer issue we present our special section “Weddings of the Heart”. We have heard from so many of you saying you look forward to this issue whether you are planning your wedding or just enjoy reading the story and seeing the gorgeous photos. Photographer Caroline Fox has captured the perfect romantic wedding photo shoot starting at the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, then to Banyan Street and ending our reception on Boca Grande beach. This photo shoot would not have been the success it was without so many amazing people and businesses that took their time and talent to make it possible. Thank you to all of you and our new friendship that I will cherish. Please see credits on page 65 and if you are planning you’re perfect day please visit their businesses. They will welcome you with open arms. Agriculture is especially important to the economy of Florida’s Heartland, and for the Carlton family of Wauchula, growing and shipping watermelon has been a way of life for 40 years. “People have the idea that food comes from the store...anything that is on your table comes from a farm,” says James Carlton. We thank you, James & Penny Carlton, for allowing us into your family business and sharing your story with our readers. While you are packing for your summer vacation don’t forget to take us with you and find some time to relax and enjoy the summer issue.
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A Passion for Watermelon
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Weddings of the Heart Coastal Wedding By Katy Fassler
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Petrified Forest National Park By Isabella
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Inspired by the South 68 Strawberry Party Punch
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109 Heartland Scene 110 Send Me Missions 5K 112 South Florida State College Spring Gala
114 Sun 'N Fun International
Columns Review 94 Restaurant Island View Lakeside Restaurant & Pub
The Arts 98 Showcasing Children's Theatre
100 Healthy Living
Vacation Exercise Tips
Fly-In Expo
116 Pregnancy Center of
Okeechobee Evening Out With Tim Tebow
12 Behind the Scenes 104 Dining Guide 118 Heartland Calendar of Events
102 Southern Chef
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Behind the Scenes Bridgette K. Waldau has been a graphic
Art Director
and fine artist for over 30 years. She moved from Illinois to South Florida in 1972. She received her A.A. from the Ft. Lauderdale Institute of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Stetson University. She moved to Okeechobee in 1994 where she opened her studio, Bridgette Waldau Studio of Art. Bridgette has been creative director for several publications, working with Heartland Publications & Marketing as creative director since 2011 and winning four Florida Magazine Charlie Awards in 2015. Bridgette is also very active in the community. She is arts and culture director of Okeechobee Main Street (11 years) and member of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County. Bridgette is married to James, a retired firefighter from the City of Hialeah.
Jessica Pleger is a wife, mother, editor,
Editorial Director
Pamela Glinski is a freelance writer and
Rafael Pacheco I am a Pisces and was born
Photography Director
on the island of Puerto Rico, but ironically I can’t swim. My dog thinks I am crazy for locking the door so many times in 10 seconds and my cats think I am made of catnip. Everything I wear is black, gray or blue. If I put on something colorful I must have been in a hurry. Keep me away from triple layer chocolate cakes, flan or Oreos. They are my kryptonites. The 70’s were peaceful, the 80’s were rocking, the 90’s were military and the new millennium is inspiring. Photography is how I have let my artistic visions come to life since the early 90’s. Patience, kindness, sharing, sacrifice, love and not to judge I saw my mother practice these and they stayed within me. We are collective energy and all from the same Source. I don’t see the world through my eyes. I see it through my soul.
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Layne Prescott Layne was born into a
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military family, has lived overseas but did most of her growing up in Arcadia. After meeting and marrying Mike Prescott, she moved to Wauchula in 1979, where they raised three children and now are reaping the benefits of their labor with six sweet grandchildren. As a child, Layne loved watching her mother and grandmother in the kitchen. Her cooking style is eclectic and best described as “Southern comfort cuisine”. Of course her husband Mike says that he made her “Chef” that she is today. Her greatest joy comes from three things: her faith, loving on her family, and getting in the kitchen and “whipping” up something good.
writer and caterer. She attended the University of Central Florida where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and worked as a paralegal for the past 15 years. She also is the owner and operator of Pink Pineapple Catering that allows her to fulfill her passions for cooking and entertaining. Jessica enjoys taking photographs and participating in community events throughout the Heartland. A lifelong resident of Florida, Jessica was raised in Hardee County and now resides in Avon Park with her husband, Jonathan and daughter, Finley Grace. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling and spending time with family.
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photographer from Sebring, Florida. A former website administrator for CI Interactive Website Design and Internet Marketing in Naples, Florida, Pam attended Miami Dade Community College. This Michigan native is an avid outdoor enthusiast who can often be found photographing wildlife at Highlands Hammock State Park or in her own yard on Lake Sebring. Friends and family describe Pam as a great home chef who knows how to throw a dinner party. Because of her passion for travel, adventure, and great last-minute deals, Pam has been on numerous cruises and has traveled throughout the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.
Katy Fassler has been telling stories since she was able to scribble her name in crayon on the wall. Hailing from Akron, Ohio, she moved to Sebring in 2006 to attend the Great Commission Bible Institute. Katy, an avid reader and book collector lives by Dr. Seuss’ advice, “Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks.” Katy and her husband, Sean, live in Sebring with their two daughters, Adia and Emery.
Adam Glinski has been a fitness enthusiast
Writer
for numerous years and an industry professional in the Sebring area since 2013. As the founder of RUC Fitness, LLC, Adam serves his community with customized personal training, meal plans, and fitness apparel. Adam enjoys traveling, running, the outdoors, and is a member of the Florida Army National Guard.
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Caroline Maxcy Fox runs a fine art lifestyle
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photography business based in the heart of Florida. After achieving her Bachelors in Studio Art from Florida State University where she focused on Design and Photography, she practiced in the field of design for six years before pursuing her Masters in Graphic Design at North Carolina State University in 2010. It was through this journey that she honed her artistic craft and developed a “way of seeing” that fuels her photography today. Caroline’s images have been featured on wedding and lifestyle blogs worldwide. But the true heart of her work lies in her pursuits to glorify God and “give back” through educational and charitable endeavors. Caroline has donated her time and talents to capture images and tell stories from rural communities in Peru to orphanages in Mexico to her own backyard.”
Katara Simmons I am an adventure seeker
Photographer
and a proud mom. My passions are capturing life moments on camera and raising my 10-year-old son Kaden. Professionally, I have 15 years of experience as a staff photographer for local newspapers and with my own business a Sebring-based photography studio, Kaptured by Katara. My special talents are shooting people, editorial content, and marketing images. I'm a Highlands county native and enjoy meeting people and exploring places around the world. When I'm not taking pictures, I am helping grow my family's business, Sebring Wholesale Meats.
Sharon Cannon is a professional
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photographer as well as a licensed aesthetician and makeup artist. Her passion has always been photography. She is an award winning photographer having transitioned from amateur to professional in 2010 when she was contacted by local publications to photograph events in the local area. She is a member of Okeechobee Main Street, on the arts and cultural committee. Sharon has lived in Okeechobee for many years, and has one son, Karl. “I love the history of our little town. I want to preserve all of our ‘todays’ through the lens of my camera, for our future ‘tomorrows’.”
June | July 2016 Volume V | Issue 3 CEO | Publisher Cindy Sebring Adams Editorial Director Jessica Pleger Creative | Art Director Bridgette Waldau Feature Writers Katy Fassler Pamela Glinski Isabella Contributing Writers Adam Glinski Layne Prescott Bridgette Waldau Photography Director Rafael Pacheco Cover | Feature Photographer Caroline Maxcy Fox Feature Photographers Isabella Photography Katara Simmons Photographer Sharon Cannon Published By Heartland Publications & Marketing 412 Rest Haven Road Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 863-781-0344 E-mail Cindy@Heartland-Living.com Become a fan on facebook. Visit us at www.HeartlandLivingMagazine.com
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Summer is here, and that means holiday outings, family barbeques, and the sweet, refreshing taste of watermelon. Quite often, those watermelons come fresh from Florida farms. Temperate weather, level ground and multiple growing seasons have all helped make watermelon production a vital source of economic activity in Florida. In 2010, Florida lead the nation in the production of this traditional summer treat, accounting for about 18 percent of all the watermelons grown in the United States. „ Heartland LIVING June July 2016
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griculture is especially important to the economy of Florida's Heartland and for the Carlton family of Wauchula, growing and shipping watermelons has been a way of life for over 40 years.
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“People have the idea that food comes from the store...anything that is on your table comes from a farm,” said James Carlton, owner of Carlton Farms, Produce Central and Sun Fresh Farms. “I got out of the service in 1968 and took my first job with a watermelon farmer; things progressed from there. I've been in the business since 1974, working with other companies. We started Sun Fresh Farms in 1996.” Sun Fresh
Farms is the family's sales company, Carlton Farms is the grow operation and Produce Central handles packing. Their companies have growing, packing and sales operations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Carlton added, “We also sell and ship out of Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.” atermelons are an annual vine fruit of the cucurbit or melon family, green in color with a juicy red or pink pulp. They range in size from 6 to 50 lbs., depending on the variety and take between 80 to 100 days to mature. With its year-round growing season, Florida is the only state able to raise and supply this nutritious fruit during winter months.
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deal growing conditions are in sun with temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees. Which means that growing seasons change the further north a farming operation is located. For the Carlton family's Central Florida operation, the planting of commercial seeded and seedless varieties of watermelons begins in February, with harvesting from May to July. Watermelons in Georgia are planted in March or April and harvested around the 4th of July, while crops in northern states can be harvested up until Labor Day. “Climate controls everything we do in farming,” Carlton emphasized. Botanists have determined that watermelons probably originated about 5000 years ago in the Kalahari Desert of Africa. The earliest records of cultivation were located to the north in Egypt where hieroglyphics were found depicting the harvest. The popularity of the fruit later migrated to Rome, across Europe and into China. In 1576, Spanish settlers planted their first watermelons in Florida, where the fruit, because of its ease of growth, soon became a dietary staple for the settlers and the area's Indian population.
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ow, there are over 1200 varieties of watermelons grown in 96 countries. The types that do well in Florida are the small, icebox-sized Sugar Baby or Mickeylee watermelons as well as the larger Crimson Sweet, Jubilee, and Charleston Grey 133. Seedless watermelons are a sterile hybrid developed in the 1940s. They were created by cross-breeding a normal watermelon with one treated with the chemical colchicine, a plant-derived alkaloid used to increase chromosomes. What appears to be small white seeds sometimes found in seedless varieties are actually just underdeveloped, empty seed coats.„
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or the Carltons, growing quality watermelons is a passion. “With our business, it is all about family and having the kids share our passion. It is a passion that runs deep,” said Penny Carlton who has worked as the comptroller of the business since the couple married 35 years ago. “We have been blessed.” Heartland LIVING June July 2016
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“All of our children have been in the business at one time, as well as a couple of their wives. They all know it like the back of their hand,” Penny said of the five children and their families. While their older sons, Jason and Jake, have their own citrus business, JLC Farms, Inc. and Matt has ventured into the cattle industry, their daughter, Jame and son, Scott are both very active in the daily operation. Jame oversees transportation and food safety and Scott handles the farming operations, along with all the science that entails.
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rops must be rotated to a new field each year; with about 1500 acres rented throughout the United States annually for grow operations which produce 1500 -1800 loads of watermelons sold by Sun Fresh Farms, annually. The soil is prepared for drainage and tested for pH as well as levels of nutrients and minerals. “One of the best practices to grow a watermelon is to grow it as evenly as possible,” said James Carlton of the precisely timed irrigation, nutrient and spray programs that are necessary to bring the sweetest and best looking crop to market. “The farming business is up and down, like life itself,” reflected Carlton, who has come through his own battles with cancer and leukemia. Heavy rains at the wrong time, plant disease, fungus and insects can take a toll on the watermelons. “The plant can't cure itself like we do.” Carlton sits on the Board of Directors of the Florida Watermelon Association, an organization that not only promotes Florida sales and food safety, they also keep growers informed on new regulations, raise money for disease research, elect an annual queen who educates the public and they support the national association in their efforts to improve the safe way the industry “gets watermelons from the seed to the store.” “That is a major part of this business anymore, food safety,” Carlton explained. In 2000, a first draft of industry guidelines was published for the Global Food Safety Initiative. GFSI brought about strict regulations that included the use of global identification numbers on all fruit and third-party food safety audits. Regularly scheduled audits include inspections of irrigation procedures, well water quality, fertilizer use, packing house cleanliness, as well as crew cleanliness and fruit handling methods.
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atermelons have a shelf life of over two weeks when kept at room temperature but can last over three weeks when refrigerated. When asked how to know when a watermelon is ripe, Carlton joked that the only way to truly know is to cut it open, but he suggested looking for a “dark yellow buttery colored belly” as a good indicator, especially on seedless varieties. Healthy parts of any diet, watermelons are a good source of vitamins A, C, B1 and B6. They are rich in minerals, potassium and magnesium and contain more of the antioxidant Lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. At 92 percent water by weight, watermelon slices are an excellent source of hydration. This versatile fruit can be used to make drink ice cubes by freezing cubed watermelon, a little water and some mint. The pulp can also be blended in smoothies or used on fruit kebabs. Even the rind is edible and has been used for pickling, stewing or as part of a stir-fry. And, a hollowed out watermelon filled with fruit salad can make an attractive centerpiece for any summer event.
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In mid-May, news of an alligator stealing watermelons from a Hendry County field went viral and several national news networks picked up the story. In a response, on his Facebook page, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam stated, “Fresh from Florida watermelons are truly irresistible.” I agree.
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Much as our harried souls long for the a breath of fresh, salty air and a meandering stroll by the shell clad shore, our hearts long for love.
Love,
not a whirlwind summer romance, but the lifelong journey of finding, moment by moment, the deepest mystery of experiencing life alongside another. In this Coastal Wedding feature we explore the process of finding: discovering the joy of love and the treasures that are leading us along the way.„
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The journey into love is a simple one. As a shell is tossed in the surf, one must take the risk and dive in hoping to clasp the small treasure. Love is worth the possibility. Once it has been found, it is treasured, kept in a secret and safe place. The commitment into marriage is the same. Finding love, discovering a soul that matches yours, causes a chain reaction- a spark that longs for more fire. Promising to love and cherish, for better and for worse, takes that spark and gives it a home; one which vows to burn forever. „
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him when ‘home’ went from being a place to being a person.” -E. Leventhal
Flooded in tradition, a wedding is an event made up of childhood dreams, honoring family customs, and setting the stage for a lifetime of new possibilities. Each ceremony, while fundamentally similar, displays touches of the individual; two distinct souls becoming one. “Falling in love with the idea of a person is ideally the beginning to living out love with that person for always.” Ann Voskamp.
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I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where, I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I don’t know any other way of
Loving."
-Pablo Neruda
The preparation of a wedding is a daunting task. One can be easily overwhelmed with the wishes of dear friends and family, a desire for every detail to be perfect, and the yearning to create a day that seamlessly marries the flare and style of the bride and groom.
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Let us make you Beautiful on your Special Day!
863-314-6545
Full Service Salon& Spa Hair | Nails Skin care | Hair Removal and More! Gift Certificates Available 7417 US Hwy 27 North Sebring, FL 33870 Follow us on Facebook
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“Love doesn’t make the world go round.
Love
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is what makes the ride worthwhile.” -Franklin P. Jones
We Create ...You Celebrate! This guild of creative artists bring an array of custom design concepts for your wedding or event. Floral and event designers Heather Coscia and Shelly Braswell along with their team bring the floral artistry to every occasion. Graduate Gemologist David Braswell is a gifted Jewelry Artist and a master goldsmith, from fine jewelry to glass engraving he is here to assist you in customizing your dreams.
We are here to help you celebrate any occasion in a more than memorable way! Specializing in Wedding, Corporate & Holiday Events Jewelry - Sales, Appraisals, Repairs Personalized Gifts Custom Apparel - Vinyl, Embroidery, Rhinestones Full Color Photo Artwork Engraving - Glass, Metal, Plastics Promotional Products - Business Gifts, Marketing Tools
863-293-1900
100 First Street South, Winter Haven, FL 33880 | www.WildHareFlowers.com | www.DHSdesignguild.com
While there are many parts to this one life changing event, the individual pieces together make an exquisite masterpiece of love, dedication, devotion, and tradition. With every turn are many options, like a shore dotted in speckled shells. Walking along the breathtaking shore, choosing which not only fit your budget, but also speak to the heart. Finding those small details are make the wedding adventure worthwhile.„
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F I NE A R T | E DI TO R I A L | DE S T I N AT I O N | W E D DI NG S | E NG A G E ME N T S | S E N I O R S
“I love you because the entire universe conspired to
help
me find you.” -The Alchemist
It is not often that we find a special something that catches our breath. It could be a stunning photo in a magazine, a mesmerizing dress in a store window, or the effortless brushstrokes of God’s finger across the sky at sunset. When these moments occur, take note; these are the puzzles pieces of the journey to the day that will be celebrated and remembered for years to come.
An Elegant Setting for a Memorable Wedding The Chateau provides a Glamorous venue for your Dream Wedding setting. Have your wedding and reception in the largest ballroom in Highlands County. We can accommodate up to 300 guests. Spa, Restaurant & Lounge. Rooms with Private Balconies & Jacuzzi Suites
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CHATEAU ELAN
HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
150 Midway Drive, Sebring FL 33870 888-84-HOTEL www.CEsebring.com
We can make a beautiful Custom Cake for your Wedding Day!
863-318-1400
68 4th Street NW | Winter Haven, FL 33881
www.ggcupcake.com
MariaFabela
Photo: Sherrie Lleo Abraham
Massage Facials Waxing Microdermabrasion
(863) 314-6545 (863) 273-0472 Lic. MA 47936, MM21898
7417 US Hwy 27 North Sebring, FL 33870
It “ is truly a blessing to have Maria’s exceptional talent right here in Sebring.” Kathleen Hammock
Devoted Client
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“And I’d
choose you
; in a hundred lifetimes,
in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality. I’d find you and I’d choose you.” -The Chaos of Stars
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In a sea of decisions, one must brave the crashing waves and find the landmark pieces on the map to an incredible wedding. Combing through the waves of white dresses, it does not take long to find the one. Discovering the dress is a moment of pure bliss, of relief, a surge of euphoric emotion. The touch, the delicate details, the way it enhances every curve and feature silently speak the language of your heart.
Bridal & Formal Wear Located in Central Florida for all of your bridal needs!
Upon this one dress, all other pieces fall into place. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are easily dressed with complimenting wares and the decisions over jewelry, shoes, and hair all take shape. A vision is cast. A glimmer of what is to be is revealed. Beauty comes in the delicate details. The sprig of greenery. The bright pop of color. The right shade of pink skimming the surface of the soft sand. It is here, in these small glimpses of splendor, every part of the wedding joins into one vision.
We are a unique boutique in the heart of Florida for the hearts of Florida. Everything you need to make your “l Do’s” memorable! Wedding/Event Planning
(863) 402-1902 www.gbformals.com 130 N. Ridgewood, Sebring, Florida 33870
We are a one stop shop for all your lighting and home improvement needs. Carry • Ceiling Fans • Lamp Repair We Also lbs • Mirrors • Light Charms for LED Bu • Table & Floor • Fixtures & Lamps • Bulbs • Lamps • Ballasts • Ceiling • Security Lighting • Medallions • Lamp Shades • Fluorescent • Fixtures • Accessories • Accent Furniture • Light Fixtures
Shop With Us Online!
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Taylor Rental Center takes the worries out of the biggest day of your life! To add elegance and ambiance we have a garden fountain, chocolate fountain, champagne fountains and arches. We also have tents, tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware and linens. Those are just a few of the many item that Taylor Rental can provide to complete your special day! We are proud to carry the finest, most comprehensive, inventories in both Highlands and Okeechobee counties. Taylor Rental Center is truly your one stop party source! Delivery is also available, so no need to worry about picking your items up or bringing them back.
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863-385-2239
863-467-2239
4611 U.S. Highway 27 523 N. Highway 98 Sebring, Florida Okeechobee, Florida www.taylorrentalsebring.com www.taylorrentalokeechobee.com
Say ‘I Do’ with Beautiful Skin! Let us help you glow on your wedding day! Tania Urrelys
863-832-0761 Visit my online store at www.worldwidebeautybiz.myrandf.com Check out my team at:
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Discovering a florist who is captivated by your dream is a vital part of creating the perfect wedding. Convey an overall feel, look, and color scheme and allow the florist to create it. Trust is required in allowing another to participate in creating the aura of your ceremony but with that trust comes an element of surprise and awe when the flowers arrive. Flowers not only bring softness to your day, but add bursts of color and personality. Above all, flowers bring beauty and life to the day.
Miss Cindy’s Gardens Beautiful Garden & Lake Setting for Your Special Events
We want to share our piece of paradise with you.
863-991-5903
Weddings - Events Photo Shoots
Located in Central Florida on beautiful Lake Sebring
4450 Nassau Drive | Sebring, Florida
www.misscindysgardens.com
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Flower
“If I had a for every time I thought of you I could walk through my garden forever.� -Alfred Tennyson
When was your last Eye Exam? Our newest Optometrist, Dr. Dan Black is here to get you ready for the summer! We off the Latest Eye Care Technology and Full Service Optical! Sevigny & Associated Eye Care has the convenience & expertise to care for you and your entire family! We Accept & Verify All Medicare Plans! We Take Most Any Supplements or Commercial Insurances.
Give us a call today to schedule your appointment!
(863) 385-7070 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
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Dr. Dan Black
www.7eEye.com
24 Hour Emergency Care Available
We accept most Medical Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare & Blue Cross Blue Shield 363 US 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870 (1/4 mile N of Hammock Road) www.facebook.com/SevignyEyeCare
At Angelique Bridal Boutique, we welcome you to come and experience the sophisticated, yet relaxed atmosphere of our beautiful, Winter Haven boutique. Relax, have a glass of champagne, enjoy fresh flowers, and leisurely shop for what will be, the most memorable day of your life. Today’s bride deserves an experience that is a step above the rest. Every bride deserves to be pampered and we love making brides feel special.
We believe that it is the little things that matter most and would love to help make your dress shopping experience unforgettable.
863.299.2002 Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 11 am - 6 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
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Owner Gina Lawson & Staff
290 1st Street South | Winter Haven, FL 59 33880
www.angeliquebridalboutique.com
discovery
“Love is but the ourselves in others and the delight in the recognition."
of
-Alexander Smith
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They’re the JESS ANDERSON MODELS! All Ages & Types Needed No Experience Necessary Free Training
Isabella Touray Disney World Magic Kingdom National TV Commercial
Chad Martson
National TV Show Graceland SWAT Team Member, LA Voz Show
Alaina Thivierge Drone 23rd Company Lakeland Air Show Promotional Event Principal Role
1037 S. Florida Ave. Suite 115 Lakeland, Florida CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! ESTABLISHED 35 YEARS
863-688-9939
Women, Men and Girl’s Clothing & Accessories
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 5:30 | Saturday 10:00 - 1:00 Check out our Holiday & Summer Hours on our Facebook page.
110 North 6th Avenue | Wauchula, FL 33873
863.448.4096
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There is a sacred romance that surrounds the joining of two people in the sanctuary of a church. While the tradition can seem archaic to some, to others it is a nod to the foundations of their faith, a whisper of gratitude of those who have lead the way before them, and a welcoming invitation to God to light the path before them. There is a quiet beauty, a sweet familiar glow, a hush that overwhelms the room when the bride appears, draped in white, and begins to walk down the aisle to her waiting groom. There is a presence; an atmosphere that cannot be created elsewhere, that surrounds a ceremony that is not only solemn but perfectly joyful.
Dine In Carry Out – Delivery
Drink Specials Everyday 2 for 1 Drinks with EntrĂŠe
Hours:
Sun. - Thur. 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Fri. - Sat. 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
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Now TWO Locations in the Heartland! SEBRING 110 Sebring Square 863.386.1924
LAKE PLACID 413 US 27 North 863.659.1562
Much like a compass pointing north, these gentle gestures point to the landmarks that have directed these two to this destination. It is often said that to know where you are going, you must remember where you have been. Surrounding your wedding day with family and friends is like taking a much needed, deep, salty-air breath. This journey of discovery is only the beginning of an exciting ride. Sink your toes in the sand, splash in the water of deep love and enjoy the world around you. This is love and there is nothing in the world greater.
We can make your Wedding memorable!
Specializing in Wedding & Cake Sculptures 863-519-3333
305 East Main Street - Bartow, FL www.cookiejarbakeshop.com
863-453-3333 1092 Locke Street Avon Park, FL 33825
Tires - Wheels Auto Repairs Truck Accessories Tool Boxes - Fuel Tanks
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“Therefore what
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God
has joined together, let not man separate.� -Matthew 19:6
Photo Shoot Credits Event Set Designer DHS Design Guild
Wedding Location Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church Reception Boca Grande Beach Photographer Caroline Maxcy Fox Bridal Gown & Veil, Grooms Tuxedo, Bridesmaid’s Gowns, Groomsmen Tuxedo’s, Flower Girl’s Dress and Accessories Angelique Bridal Boutique Bridal Bouquet, Bridesmaids Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Flower Girl Crown, Table Flowers & Settings and Cake Table The Wild Hare Flowers & Gifts Weddings Rings Highlands Master Jewelers Wedding Cake Cookie Jar Bakeshop Chairs Heartland Treasures Hair & Makeup Artist Jen Maxcy from Blooms Bride & Groom models from Jess Anderson Model & Talent Agency Bride Model Heaven Leah Fields Groom Model Ethan Keen Bridesmaids Models Jenna Gibbs Morgan Kohl Models Sydni Hornick Gini Lawson Jen Maxcy Grooms Dakota McCullers Keith Gibbs Flower Girl Raelyn Gibbs Ring Bearer Hunter Maxcy
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Save the Date! Bridal Expo
Monday, October 3, 2016 Bridal & Formal Wear
Brought to you by: Island View Restaurant GB’s Formal Wear
All Brides will be eligible to win a FREE Cruise !
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Call Our Banquet Specialist 863.385.4830 x5 www.sunlakegolfclub.com www.islandviewrestaurant.com
Voted the #1 Banquet Facility for 2015 & 2016
5223 Sun 'n Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872
SUMMER SPECIAL
smile even brighter
on your special day.
Your smile can be up to eight shades whiter in just one visit to your dentist. We promise to provide you with exceptional care as we enhance the natural beauty of your smile. During the months of June and July, Chen Dental will be providing a FREE Sonicare Toothbrush to the first 10 to recieve Zoom Whitening treatment before July 31st! You deserve to feel gorgeous on your special day. Schedule your Zoom whitening appointment today!
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Taste of the Photography by Caroline Maxcy Fox
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reak out your punch bowl, and mix up this festive drink. This big-batch beverage will keep you and your guests in high spirits. It’s summer and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of Florida’s fresh produce. Whether it’s a wedding, a lake day or Independence Day celebration, this fresh drink will quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds. Serve this delicious version in your prettiest punch bowls, glasses, or mugs for extra glamour. Then raise your cup, and enjoy the occasion. If you’re looking to spruce up your cocktail, just add a little splash of your favorite vodka, sugar on the rim and enjoy!
Strawberry Party Punch Serves 13 (3/4 cup each).
INGREDIENTS
6 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed 3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate 1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice 4 cups chilled lemon-lime soda Ice cubes, optional
PREPARATION
Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in limeade concentrate and pineapple juice. Chill until serving. Transfer to a punch bowl. Just before serving, stir in soda. Serve over ice if desired.
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ADAMS Custom Woodwork
Specializing in Quality Indoor & Outdoor Carpentry
863-245-3560 With years of carpentry experience & everything I design and build is high quality and made to last.
Call today to discuss your next custom project.
No project Too Big or Too Small
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Jake Adams Owner Email: adamscustomwoodwork@gmail.com
Sunset Dining Starting at $12
Feauring New Menu Items!
Includes a Free Drink! Monday – Saturday from 3:30 -7:00 pm
For Reservations Call 863-382-1191 5223 Sun 'n Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872
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Celebrating 100 Years Of Service On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service turns 100! The Centennial will celebrate the achievements of the past 100 years, but it is really about the future. It’s about kicking off a second century of stewardship for America’s national parks and for communities across the nation. In celebration of this milestone, Heartland LIVING is proud to present one of our popular National Parks, the Petrified Forest National Park. We hope you enjoy it's history and wonderful photos.
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Petrified Forest National Park
By Isabella
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re you planning to hit the road this summer and travel out west? Well if you are thinking of passing through Southeast Arizona, consider checking out Petrified Forest National Park. It’s a place that can excite and amaze everyone from adults through children. PEFO, as it’s commonly referred to, is located at 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest, Arizona, off of Highway 40. Although on first glance it may seem to be a park sparse of life, quite the opposite is true. To get the most from your encounter with PEFO, it helps to have a basic glimpse of this Park’s history.
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Pseufopalatus, McCauleyi approximately 215 million years old
A diversified experience dating back to Triassic Times
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First light on the road to Agate Bridge
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Petroglyphs around Puerco Pueblo Petroglyphs in the park are in general between 600-1000 yrs. old; the oldest is 2000 years old.
Black & White Pitcher with string. Period: Basketmaker III-Pueblo I 650-950 CE
Imagine a vast humid, sub-tropical landscape just north of the equator, with a large basin branching out with many rivers and streams winding through lowlands. The lush landscape supports coniferous trees up to ten feet in diameter, towering skyward two-hundred plus feet. Cloisters of trees, ferns, and giant horestails (horsetails) grow in abundance by the water. In dryer areas there are cycads, bennettitaleans, ginkgoes, and more coniferous trees. Welcome to Petrified National Forest 215+ million years ago during the Late Triassic Epoch. You would be standing somewhere in the southwestern edge of the super-continent Pangaea, the earth’s largest land mass of the time (today, you would be some place near Costa Rica). This lush forest supported diversified life forms such as vertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and early dinosaurs. Many were big, some small. From this early beginning, the landscape over time changed as Pangaea broke apart eventually forming today’s modern continents. In more recent times, approximately 13,500 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age, humans took up residence in
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NY tourist completing the Blue Mesa hike.
the area. Folsom and Clovis camps have been found within the park, including fluted projectile points made of petrified wood. PEFO has been home to the Archaic culture, Basketmaker II and III, and Ancestral Pueblo People. Petroglyphs are found throughout the park, and in general range between 600 to 1100 years old. Some are older, with the oldest one to date being 2000 years old. Over 1,000 archeological sites have been identified in Petrified Forest, with barely half the park being surveyed. The Hopi, Zuni and Navajo cultures today share centuries of connections with this region.
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Tourists from Vancouver recording their visit to the Blue Mesa.
Petrified Forest is part of a natural corridor. Not only was it used by prehistoric peoples, but was an area that the Spanish explored from the 16th through the 18th centuries in an attempt to find routes between Spanish colonies along the Rio Grande and the Pacific Coast. They too left their mark with some inscriptions that have been found dating to „
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863-273-8747 Chiropractic Physicians Dr. Keith Gibbs Dr. Jenna Gibbs
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Over 30 Years Experience!
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2153 State Road 64 W. Avon Park, FL 33875
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the late 1800s. It has been explored by US Army Lt. Amiel Whipple, surveying for a route along the 35th Parallel. Another interesting explorer was E.F. Beale, a US Government civilian contractor hired to build a wagon road along the 35th Parallel.
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For a time he was involved in an experiment in desert transportation that involved camels and their drivers! Eventually, the government declared that a failure. The wagon road is still visible in parts of the Southwest. In modern times, the park is still home to a small section of the famous Route 66, the Painted Desert Inn, which is now a museum and resting place where visitors can sit and even enjoy a picnic, and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (originally the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in the early 1880s) running more than sixty trains a day through the park visible at the bridge by Puerco Pueblo. „
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4200 Sebring Parkway (Across from Homers)
863-382-1890
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Downtown Sebring Celebrates
Dog Daze of Summer Now-June 28 NEW MotA Exhibit: Social Art For Change
June 13-July 22 2016 Creative Kids Summer Camp
June 3-19 Steel Magnolias @Highlands Little Theatre
June 18-19 Heartland Triathlon Kid’s Races (June 18) | Adult Races (June 19)
www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
Projectile Point
www.highlandslittletheatre.org or call 863-382-2525
June 6, 7 10, 13, 16, 23, 24 & 25 “Art Uncorked” www.highlandsartleague.org
June 6, 13 & 20 Writing Mini Sessions
visit www.highlandsartleague.org or call (863)382-6682
June 10th Artist Reception
Highlands Art League’s Yellow House www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
June 11 Sebring Cruise
www.SebringCruise.com
Projectile Point (Photo left, bottom page 82): Petroglyph off-trail, behind Puerco Pueblo Age: between 600 - 1100 yrs. old
www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
www.Heartlandtri.org
June 18 Hot Rods & Hogs
4pm-9pm call (863) 381-6467
June 21 Art no cork “Painted Horse” Acrylic Painting www.highlandsartleague.org or call (863)382-6682
June 25 Kid’s Art Class Mini Monet “Feline Friends” www.highlandsartleague.org or call (863)382-6682
Merchant Specials
Dogtown, USA 205 Circle Park Drive 30% off all retail in store. Highlands Little Theatre 356 W Center Ave Steel Magnolias: June 3-19. Present your Buy Downtown Sebring card for $1 discount on the show drinks in the lounge before the performance. Linda’s Books 203 N Ridgewood Drive Get $.50 off your purchase of $5.00 or more on any of our animals’ books. Brenner Pottery Shop 104 Circle Park Drive 10% off mugs. Kathy’s Consignment Boutique 659 S Commerce Ave
For more information on events and merchant specials visit:
www.DowntownSebring.org
Show us your pup’s pix and we’ll take an extra 10% off with your Buy Downtown Sebring Card!
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In June 1906 President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act. Later that year Petrified Forest became one of the first locations set aside as a national monument. Between 1934 and 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps helped improve the park by building facilities, roads, and trails. In 1962 Petrified Forest became a designated national park. 1964 heralded the National Wilderness Preservation System and six years later, one of the first wilderness areas in the National Park System was designated within PEFO. In 2004 President Bush authorized expanded boundaries for the park, allowing for an increase of 125,000 acres bringing the park to approximately 218,533 acres. The latest expansion property is a back-county area called The Devil’s Playground, a landscape of unimaginable hoodoos and a treasure trough bone yard. „
Typothorax coccinarium Local school children on an archeological dig
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Local school children on a plant identification project.
Age: between 210-215 million yrs. old
Hearing Services Designed fďż˝ Your Individual Care Lampe & Kiefer Hearing Aid Center is the oldest established hearing aid office in Highlands County. Established 1968 and Voted #1 Hearing Aid Office.
Computerized Hearing Aids Hearing Accessories Repairs on all Makes & Models FREE Cleaning Services Rehabilitation Services - Earwax Removal Counseling - Seminars Specializing in hard to fit hearing loss
863-385-3497
130 S. Commerce Avenue - Sebring www.lampekieferhearing.com
Barbara Landers Kesselring Roseann Kiefer Bonnie Kesselring Patient Coordinator, LPN
B.A.-BC-HIS
Office Manager
Scraper
Calochortus aureus [One of the plant found in the park. Cataloged in 1980.]
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Today, PEFO is staffed with and continues to attract paleontologists, archaeologists, geologists and botanists from all over the world. They work and come to study the secrets held captive within the Chinle Formation (formed as a result of large river systems that flowed northwest through this region which today runs from Nevada through Arizona, depositing well over 900 feet of silt, sand and gravel, burying the channels and floodplains). It is a photographer’s dream, a hiker’s thrill and a back-country camper’s nirvana.
Visitors at the Painted Desert Inn
Hiking the trail to the Long Logs
Mother Nature with time and erosion has created a wonderful landscape of color and shapes. You are able to experience the park on many different levels. It can be as rich as you choose. The most popular venue is to drive through the park’s 28 mile long road, with key stops at pullouts, vistas and forests along the way.
Visitors and their pets overlooking the Painted Desert
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Early morning on the Old Route 66
Route 66 bottles
16 Year s of Good Business!
Keeping you Cool this Summer! We install, repair and offer planned maintenance of air and heating systems, pool heat pumps and ice machines.
863-453-3453
Toll Free 1-800-684-34523 • Fax 863-453-3327
2731 Oak Island Road, Avon Park, FL 33825
Email: ridgeair2731@gmail.com
863-314-9099 T!hank you Highlands County locals for being the heart of our business!
First Class Fashion, Formal & Sportswear for Women & Men! Visit our New XL Room. Also featuring Decor Consignment byHome Appointment Formal & Bridal Available Closed MondayWear & Tuesday during June-July-August
Voted Best of Highlands 2016
We strive to provide you the best equipment along with the best service at the very best price!
Proudly Serving DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands & Polk Counties
www.copylifeinc.com Email: service@copylifeinc.com
863-993-0240 Fax: 863-993-0248
Consignment by Appointment
659 S. Commerce Avenue Downtown Sebring kathydoherty6593180@gmail.com
Frames & Images
Don and Maria Maddox Owners
863-385-8289
4441 US Hwy 27 South - Sebring, FL 33870
Personalized Leather Goods!
Great kitchen products await you & much more!!
Ladies Apparel
Gadgets Galore!!
Located in beautiful, downtown historic Lake Wales 257 Stuart Avenue 9:30-5:30 Mon.- Sat. 863-679-1146
Business Card Holders - Note Pads Luggage Tags -Wallets Photo Frames - Manicure Sets Eye Glass Cases and More!
863-382-6464
Fax: 863-382-9824
108 Circle Park Dr., Downtown Sebring
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Everglades Foods, Inc. Seasoning - Foods - Gifts Everglades Sportswear Fishing Shirts Available in Multiple Colors & Designs!
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800-689-2221
Bosslers! Tumb
Hats Available Online $14.99
441 Webster Turn Drive, Sebring, FL
www.evergladesseasoning.com
We carry Swine Feed! Our swine program includes a great starter pellet, grower pellet, finisher and show feeds. So drive into The FeederyTM, bring your own container (any size) or buy one of ours (choices from bags, sacks or barrels) get fresh feed — available in any quantity.
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Jose | 863.634.6547
OPEN | M-F 7-5:30
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3079 NW 8th St | Okeechobee, FL 34972
Some stops include: Painted Desert Visitor Center, Tiponi Point (view the Painted Desert), No Name Pullout, Tawa Point (beginning of the Rim Trail & best birding spots in the part), Kachina Point (home of the Painted Desert Inn Museum and northern Wilderness Area access trail), Chide Point (can picnic here & home to an early dinosaur Chindesaur bryansmalli, the only known specimen of this dinosaur known at this time), Pintado Point (highest point in the park for visitors at 6000 ft. & overlook to 43,000 acres of Wilderness Area), Nizhoni Point, Route 66 Pullout, Puerco Pueblo, Newspaper Rock (has over 650 symbols), Tepees, The Blue Mesa (originally the Blue Forest and best place to see pedestal logs), Agate Bridge, Jasper Forest, Crystal forest, Long Logs/Agate House, Giant Logs and the Rainbow Forest Museum.
Black and White pitcher Time line: Basketmaker III-Pueblo I 650-950 CE
If you want to spend more time, seek out one of the many “off-the -beaten path” hikes. They range from easy through strenuous and many can be done in a day’s time. Bikes are permitted on paved park roads and some unpaved areas are approved. Pets are welcome but must be leashed. Only service pets are allowed in buildings. Many areas are handicapped accessible. For the ultimate adventure, you can apply for a permit for wilderness camping. Permits are free. For more information go to www.nps.gov/pefo.
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he National Park Service and National Park Foundation are working closely with partners and stakeholders across the country to ensure that the Centennial is more than a birthday. They want people everywhere to embrace the opportunities to explore, learn, be inspired or simply have fun in their 407 national parks, as well as understand how the National Park Service’s community-based recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs positively impact their own communities. In celebration of the upcoming National Park Service Centennial, the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service kicked off the Find Your Park movement to inspire all people to connect with, enjoy, and support America’s national parks. They invite those who already know and love the parks and also the next generation of visitors, supporters, and advocates to join the movement at FindYourPark.com and by using #FindYourPark on social media. They are excited for you to be a part of the second century of stewardship!
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Mother Nature...
with time and erosion has created a wonderful landscape of color and shapes.
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Transforming the lives of the people and communities we serve The Partnership Project will provide SFSC the fuel we need as we begin to shape the future of the college, our students, and our communities. You can be a part of this bold academic endeavor. Your gift — your legacy — will be transformational. Please, partner with us.
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“The Post Preferred by Florida Cattlemen” Fence Post |Barn Poles | Brace Posts | Cow Pen Post Rough Cut Lumber | Cattle Panels | Portable Corrals | Fence Stays Barbed Wire | Field Fence | Farm Gates Game Fencing | Hay Rings | Assorted Mulch and Soil The Best Prices and Longest Lasting Posts. “Our Posts Meet The Standards!” www.flfencepost.com Federal CCA .40 Ret.
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Restaurant
R E V I EW
By Jessica Pleger
Island View Lakefront Restaurant & Pub Situated on the 18th hole of one of Sun ‘N Lake’s beautiful golf courses, Island View Lakefront Restaurant & Pub has a beautiful view to enjoy a fantastic lunch or dinner. The island theme sets the mood for their delicious Caribbean inspired menu. This restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and Head Chef Kevin Heim has upgraded the menu to include seasonal fresh produce and local ingredients. Chef Heim was assisted by associate chefs Jamal Alsendy and Ray Andino. Chef Heim has been a chef for over 30 years including eleven years with the Ritz Carlton of Atlanta and St. Louis before joining the Island View three years ago. Chef Heim prepared a selection of their favorites for us to enjoy and experience the new additions to the Summer Dining. A new appetizer that we sampled was the Smoked Salmon Spread Platter that is served with herb grilled flatbread, capers, hard boiled eggs, cucumbers and tomatoes. It was delicious and fresh, the toppings paired perfectly with the slightly smoky salmon. We then tried the new salads, the first being the popular Strawberry Spinach Salad. Baby spinach tossed in an orange blossom honey vinaigrette topped with fresh strawberries, toasted almonds, and gorgonzola cheese. The second new salad was the Caribbean Grilled Jerk Chicken Salad that has Jamaican jerk seasoned chicken breast on baby mixed lettuce tossed in a honey lime poppy seed dressing with ripe mango, marinated bell peppers, and toasted almonds, topped with fried dumpling strips. This is a unique and tasty salad, perfect if you like a little spice.
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We shared the customer favorite Fried Green Tomato BLT served on Jalapeno Cornbread with Applewood smoked bacon and roasted red pepper horseradish aioli. It’s the perfect BLT in my opinion. A new addition to the summer menu for a main course is the Broiled Salmon Filet topped with a mango orange blossom honey glazed broiled and then topped with a Florida lemon zest gratin served with Caribbean yellow rice. It was a very light and satisfying dish. For the pasta lovers they offer the Italian Sausage and Peppers Papardelle with broad Italian egg noodles topped with tomato basil marinara sauce, grilled Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, and shredded aged parmesan cheese. The pasta was cooked to perfection. Finally we had one of my favorites, the Filet Mignon cooked to a perfect medium rare and topped with cracked peppercorn garlic butter and crispy onion straws served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes. The Island View’s Sunset Dining menu includes a glass a wine or a beer and is perfect for a weeknight dining option offered from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with the full menu available all day. Island View’s staff will make sure you feel right at home and all your needs are met. You will definitely leave with a pleased palate and a full stomach. Enjoy the new summer menu items until the end of August, then they will change the menu and offer something new and innovative in the fall. Island View also offers banquet room and catering options to meet your every need when it comes to a perfect dining experience.
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In Highlands County since 1982 1500 US Highway 27 South - Avon Park
Waldau
Private studio teaching you how to paint step-by-step in a relaxed and fun setting. It's the perfect place to get together and enjoy time painting with friends while sipping your favorite beverage. Small class size promises personalized instruction and a lot of fun! Treat yourself to time away from the stress of the outside world and take a painting home with you!
Okeechobee’s Original Paint & Sip Studio
Give the gift of Art Gift Certificates Available
All classes taught by professional artist Bridgette Waldau.
www.bridgette-art.com 863-467-7300
The Little Yellow Cottage on the Corner
111 NE 2nd Street - Suite A
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Pet Hotel With Environment In Mind
HIGHLANDS ART LEAGUE
Private Southern Suites | Spacious K9 Kabins Playroom and Puppy Pond | Kiddy Kondos Also Daycamp Available
CREATIVE KIDS CAMP June 13 -July 22 (Mon. - Fri.)
Ages 6-12 Themes for Each Week • • • • • • • • • • • • • June 13-17 ... Art Around the World • June 20-24 ... Circus • July 11-15 .... Mimic the Masters • July 18-22 .... Christmas in July
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Home Away From Home For Our Furry Friends Monday - Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday 9 am - 11 am Sunday 3 pm - 5 pm
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Wheat Free/Gluten Free • Probiotics • Natural & Organic Food Vitamins • Omega Oils Herbs • Essential Oils • Aroma Therapy Paleo Foods • Raw Foods • Ionized Alkaline Water
301 US 27 N. Sebring, FL 33870
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20% Everyday Discounts On All Garden of Life & New Chapter Supplements Now Accepting EBT Open: Mon - Fri 9-6 & Saturday 9-5
Live plants for your office without the worries! Paul’s Plantscapes 863-873-4580
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ALL THE COMFORTS OF A MODERN HOME
Extended Stay Available
All hotel renovations are now complete! Come see our new look and enjoy your stay in comfort and style! ALL Suites with Lake Views Complimentary Buffet Breakfast High Speed Wireless Internet Golf & Romance Packages Centrally Located to All Major Arteries Pet Friendly
Specializing in:
Logos Business Cards Flyers & Posters Wedding Invitations Save the Dates Chalkboard Lettering Announcements Birthday Invitations
“Not Just a Brand ... A Way of Life”
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(863) 464-1012 • kristy.harris03@gmail.com Find me on Facebook!
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3221 Tubbs Rd. & US 27 South Sebring, Florida 33870
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Hair color Highlighting Balayage Razor cuts Women & Men Cuts Smoothing Treatment Extensions
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By Bridgette Waldau
Children's THEATRE In Okeechobee on April 7 -9, the Osceola Middle School gymnasium transformed into a magical theatre. A talented cast, made up of middle school students, performed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The musical was well received by all who attended and it was a great experience for the young actors.
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I think that arts in school are extremely important and beneficial for young people. The opportunity that was given to the students at Osceola Middle School are not always available in schools. However, there are many reasons why children should have access to theatre.
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It’s a creative outlet and a challenging one. The youth need a way to be able to express themselves and their thoughts. What better way than through theatre? It challenges them to open their minds, explore different worlds through scripts and characters. They get first hand experience on telling a story. Students are also learning a huge host of skills. Very few kids who participate in youth theatre (community, school or otherwise) go on to become professional actors, as it is a very hard industry to break into. But there are so many important skills that can be learned and used in their everyday lives. Reading and reciting from scripts increases verbal and literacy skills, while working with a director or choreographer increases their listening skills. Many theatre companies offer volunteer opportunities, such as being a stage manager, technical operator, prop designer or usher, which gives actual job skills training that can be used towards careers behind the scenes or in the business side of theatre. When practicing for an audition, students are learning research and preparation skills plus
learning how to take steps into achieving a goal. When performing in front of their peers or an audience, they’re learning self-confidence and bravery. Students, who get cast in a major role part learn how to accept their achievements with grace. When they don’t get the part they want, they’re learning to deal with disappointment.
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As they practice their lines and rehearse their choreography at home, they’re learning about the importance of giving your best effort and not letting down your teammates. Students are practicing hand/eye coordination when learning dance and stage movements. When something goes wrong on stage (which has been known to happen), students learn how to deal with the unexpected, how to stay cool in an emergency, how to roll with the punches and keep the show going on. If cast in a show with kids they don’t know or don’t like, the student is learning how to deal with others Being in a cast together creates incredibly strong bonds over a very short period of time. When you’re working together with a group of like-minded people to create a cohesive piece of work, it’s kind of inevitable. Supporting children's theatre in your area is helping kids grow into confident, capable young men and women. Many individuals and organizations donated money and time to turn the Osceola Middle School gym into a big stage where talented students were able to shine in the spotlight and empower their creativity. The experience will live within their lives for many years to come.
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Check with local schools in your area, to see if they offer children drama or theatre programs. Also, many community theatres offer after-school or summer children's theatre. You can show your support by helping with your donations, time, talent and most of all attending the play or musical. If you are a supporter of the arts, don't forget the youth. Photos of Okeechobee students performing Disney's Beauty and the Beast provided by Osceola Middle School.
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By Adam Glinski
Vacation
Exercise Tips
Even though Florida is a top vacation destination, those of us that
live here still need to take a vacation ourselves. Vacations are a great time to kick back, relax, and let loose. You deserve it. You work hard and some rest and relaxation are in order. Do not however, let your vacation derail all the hard work you have put into your body. Whether you are going on a cruise, having a stay-cation here in our beautiful state or heading off somewhere else, here are my top vacation exercise tips. START YOUR DAY RIGHT. Home life typically involves waking up and following a rigorous schedule. While on vacation, your schedule is your own. Mornings are the best time for vacation workouts. If you try to wait until later in the day you may find yourself wrapped up in other fun activities and not get around to your workout. Morning workouts are also a great way to boost your metabolism and start your day feeling great. BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES. No gym at your hotel? Camping? Packed cruise ship gym? Don’t forego your workout. Bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, squats, crunches, and lunges are great for you and can be done anywhere. Combine these into challenging circuits to get pumped and get your heart rate going at the same time. Example: 10 push-ups, 20 squats, 25 crunches, and 10 lunges each leg followed by a 30 second rest, repeated five times through.
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WALK WHEN YOU CAN. As you travel you may have opportunities to sight see. Walk wherever you can. If where you’re going is just blocks away and the route is safe, don’t hail a cab or hop a bus, use your feet. Offset those extra vacation calories with extra steps while taking in your surroundings. Have a plan. You put in time exercising at home and do not want to throw off your progress in a week. Create a simple vacation exercise plan. It is proven that those who plan have better success adhering to exercise routines. GET A MASSAGE. What says relaxation more than a massage? Massages are perfect for stiff overworked muscles and an amazing way to melt away your work stress. Starting your vacation with a massage is a great way to ensure you are primed to fully enjoy your time off.
We take vacations to relax and rejuvenate ourselves so we can continue to be great at whatever we do. Maintaining an exercise regimen while on vacation is vital to that progress. Morning workouts get your day started on the right foot and body weight exercises are amazing, especially if equipment or space is limited. Plan what you are going to do to ensure your success and add in extra steps whenever you can. Starting your vacation with a massage is a great way to prompt relaxation but don’t forget to stretch everyday as well. I hope you enjoy your vacation and your workout. The information in this article is general advice and not an individualized recommendation. Always consult with your physician before beginning or altering an exercise program.
Eighteen East ... a restaurant and bar! Best Steaks Around
We’re Just a BIG Time in a Small Town! American
(Traditional)
Sandwiches Steaks - Seafood Full Top Shelf Liquor Beer and Wine Entertainment
863.453.1818 Open Monday - Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm
18 East Main Street ~ Avon Park, Florida Like us on www.beststeakaround.com Facebook
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Southern Chef Southern Recipes by Layne Prescott
Easy Summer Delights Easy Shortcut Oriental Slaw 2-4 pkgs any type of slaw 1 bottle (Kraft) Toasted Sesame Oriental Dressing 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. sugar (or sweetener) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 jar black sesame seeds (toasted) 1 bag sliced or slivered almonds (toasted) 1 bag crispy wonton strips (found where croutons located) Ramen noodles-Chicken or Oriental flavor (reserve seasoning mix for dressing)
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Place slaw in bowl or pan. Do not add any other ingredients until ready to stir and serve. Place dressing, oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder and soy sauce and Ramen Seasoning packet in jar or container with lid. Shake to mix. Reserve until ready to eat. Right before you are ready to serve and eat, add sesame seeds and almonds to slaw mix. Pour dressing over and lightly toss. Sprinkle top with crispy wonton strips and broken up Ramen noodles.
Hot Bacon Potato Salad 5 pound russet potatoes 2 large sweet onions (large dice) 1 lb. bacon, diced and cooked (save bacon drippings) 6 hard boiled eggs 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar salt & pepper to taste 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Peel and cube (large cube) potatoes. Rinse and cover with water in large pot. Bring to boil watching carefully and cook until tender. Drain in colander and use same pot to cook bacon. When bacon is nicely browned, add onion. Cook until just tender. Put potatoes back into pot with bacon and onion. Add vinegar, seasonings, mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until creamy and potatoes are coated. Add 4 chopped boiled eggs to potato salad and reserve two whole eggs for garnish. Taste potato salad and add whatever is needed (more salt and pepper or more mayonnaise). This potato salad is great served warm or cold. Variation: Green olives or black olives for garnish.
Short Cut Coconut Cake to Feed a Crowd Cake-large disposable pan 2 boxes yellow cake mix 2 (divided) small boxes instant vanilla pudding 1 can Cream of Coconut Frosting 1 large container Cool Whip ½ cup milk ½ box instant vanilla pudding 1-8oz package cream cheese softened 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff 1 bag coconut Preheat oven 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl mix cake mix, 1 and ½ box pudding. Follow cake instructions on box (Note: may substitute coconut water for plain water.) Prepare pan with non-stick baking spray and pour cake batter into pan. Bake according to directions. Once removed from oven, poke holes with wooden shish kabob stick or large fork. Open cream of coconut and stir completely before pouring over cake. Allow to sit overnight while cooling and absorbing CoC. Frosting: Mix Cool Whip, ½ box pudding and remaining ingredients except coconut. Spread over cooled cake. Top with coconut.
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Cang Tong
Japanese Steak House + Sushi + Chinese 110 Sebring Square | Sebring | 863.386.1924 Enjoy dining in a casual comfortable atmosphere at our new location with a new menu. Personal Chefs prepare your meal the way you want it, right at your table. Try our unique variety of sushi rolls including everyone’s favorite roll the OMG, it consists of spicy salmon and avocado topped with avocado and sweet delicious mango. We also have a wide variety of Chinese specialties. Come visit us for a fun experience and a melt in your mouth taste. Take-out or Delivery and Catering | Menu Highlights: Daily Sushi Roll specials, Hibachi Filet Mignon and Lobster, Sesame Chicken, Lo Mein, Fried Cheesecake. Sunday - Thursday | 11 am – 9 pm Friday and Saturday | 11 am –10 pm
www.CangTongSebring.com
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Eighteen East
Restaurant and Bar 18 East Main Street | Avon Park | 863.453.1818 Downtown Avon Park Eighteen East is a restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Avon Park, serving the area’s best steaks. We offer a large selection of American food with creative new menu items added regularly. The historic brick décor gives a pub-type atmosphere where local artists perform throughout the week. Eighteen East is a favorite with locals and a guaranteed enjoyable experience. Appetizers: Pan Seared Ahi-Tuna; Hog Wings; Grilled Chicken Nachos Entrees: Eighteen East Signature Burger; Prime Rib Reuben; Filet; Giant Shrimp Ravioli. Full Top Shelf liquor, Beer and Wine. Dinner Monday - Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm Call for Live Entertainment Schedule.
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Eighteen East
... a restaurant and bar!
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Island View
Lakefront Restaurant & Pub 5223 Sun N Lake Blvd.| Sebring | 863-382-1191 Island View Lakefront Restaurant offers a unique dining experience like no other in Highlands County. We offer a variety of great American food from fried green tomatoes, ribs, and a variety of sandwiches to our Friday Night Prime Rib dinners. Our Sunset Dining menu includes dinner and house beer, wine or soda starting at $11.00. Monday – Saturday 11 am – 8 pm Sunday 11 am – 5:30 pm Bar Services and Light Sandwiches Served Sunset Dining: Monday – Saturday 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Reservations are always recommended 863-382-1191 www.IslandViewRestaurant.com
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High Noon Café & Crystal Ballroom at The OK Corral Gun Club
9449 NE 48th Street | Okeechobee | 863-357-2226 Casual gourmet lunch served daily in an atmosphere of rustic southern elegance with a stylish western flair. Tantalizing mouth-watering appetizers prepared by our Executive Chef include: The Corral Thai Chili Chicken Wings, Florida Gator Bites and Pulled Pork Quesadillas along with assorted creative Flatbread Pizzas. Local specialties inspire signature entrees like the American Bison Sloppy Joe and the hearty OK Corral Burger. Sit back and relax anytime with your favorite beer, wine and spirits dining inside or on the porch. Host your holiday and special event and for up to 300 guests for an unforgettable celebration! BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! GRILLIN' CHILLIN' SHOOTIN' Lunch Served 7 Days a Week 11 am – 4 pm Sunday Brunch Buffet 10 am - 2 pm (Reservations Preferred) Friday Night Steak and Clays Meetings, Holiday Events, Wedding and Corporate Outings
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Papa John’s Pizza 935 Sebring Sq. | Sebring | 863-386-1177 At Papa John’s we strive to create great dining experiences through authentic, superior-quality products, legendary customer service and exceptional community service. We pride ourselves in providing a menu that’s prepared with only the finest ingredients from fresh vegetables to our never frozen, hand-tossed original dough and superior-quality tomato sauce. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. Family Style Restaurant | Take -Out| Food Delivery Service Locally Owned, GeoDev Pizza, Inc. by George A. Hall and Devon P. Donaldson Open 7 Days 11 am - 11 pm Carry out 11 am - 9:40 pm www.papajohns.com
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The Twisted Teapot Tea Room 200 First Street South | Winter Haven | 863-299-5000 The Twisted Teapot is dedicated to providing an unforgettable afternoon tea experience with quality food and exceptional service. Customers comes first, whether it's catering to a special need or delivering a truly unforgettable experience for a special occasion. Serving specialty teas, quiches, sandwiches, salads and soups. Available for private parties and catering. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 3 pm Reservations are highly recommended www.TwistedTespot.com
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Personal & Private Chefs Fully Prepared Meals Dietary Specific Meals Baby & Bridal Showers Weddings | Special Events Business Meeting | Holiday Parties Full Service Catering | We Deliver
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Mark Palmer Electric
& Air Conditioning/Heating Sales Service A/C Electric Refrigeration Same Day Service All Brands
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Set Your Sight on this premier Sporting Clays Facility and Hunting Perserve in South Florida!
• Quail Hunts • Pheasant Hunts • Lodging • Sporting Clays • Private Events • Corporate Groups
Summer rates for lodging starting May 1st
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Visit Rustic & Lodge Decor at Quail Creek Plantation Florida Western Superstore & Interior Desisgn Services
PLANTATION
Quail Creek Plantation 12399 NE 224 Street Okeechobee, FL 34972
We will be open on Friday nights starting May 13th with special pricing, games and dinner! Email: reservations@quailcreekplantation.com
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(863) 763-2529
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5th Annual Send Me Missions 5K Hundreds gathered in Downtown Wauchula for the 5th Annual Send Me Missions 5K night race on Friday, May 6. The finish line & awards ceremony were held at Heritage Park on Main Street. After the race, participants and the public were invited to a free worship concert by Joshua Price. 100% of the proceeds from this race will benefit missions locally & globally through mission outreach projects, mission trip scholarships, and mission trip fundraising opportunities. Make sure to check out their website or Facebook page to see how you can help make a difference. Partner. Unite. Serve. Photos Courtesy of Send Me Missions
Hardee Sole Crushers Won: Team with the Most Medals
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First Christian Church of Wauchula Won: Largest Team
Back Row (L-R): Jamie Samuels, Jim Davis, Darin Canary and Ron Bromley; Front Row (L -R): Sharon Ward, Cookie Sanders, Jessica Murdock, Leah Hines and Erica Scheipsmeier
Leah Hines and Shadow Ward
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South Florida State College Foundation’s 32nd Annual
Spring Gala
Jane Hancock and Donald Appelquist
On April 12, 150 guests turned out for South Florida State College Foundation’s 32nd Annual Spring Gala which featured a masquerade theme at the Hotel Jacaranda. Before the guests started their meal of filet mignon, lobster, and cannelloni prepared by the college’s culinary arts students, SFSC president Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel thanked everyone for the support they offer the college’s students. The auction, donations, and ticket sales raised $33,000 for SFSC’s Partnership Project, a major capital campaign to bolster the endowment. The gala was sponsored by Century Link, Florida Hospital Heartland, State Senator Denise Grimsley, State Rep. Cary Pigman, Cowpoke’s Watering Hole, Don and Ruth Geldart, and Terry and Filomena Atchley.
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Andrew and Julie Fells
(L-R): Terry Heston with Suzette and Cliff Rhoades
(L-R): John Barben with Toni and Jim Brooks
Jamie and Billy Bateman
(L-R): Garrett Roberts, Desiree Leedy, Moriah Hodge and Chris Miller
(Above) Ellen and Bruce Bergherm
Above (L-R): Dr. Catherine Cornelius, Dot Batest and Dee Dee Shidham
Amanda and Reilly Hartt
(L-R): Robin and Jed Weeks with Ken Lambert
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42nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo The 42nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo presented by VISIT FLORIDA and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association took place Tuesday, April 5 – Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. There were daily workshops and forums for all ages and spectacular airshows. Attendees will enjoy over 500 exhibitors, a Kids Zone play area, tours, displays, a wide variety of food vendors, car shows, evening entertainment, and much more. Approximately 200,000 guests attended from over 60 countries. This year’s theme was Honoring Our Armed Forces and each day was dedicated to a specific branch of the military.
Stallion 51’s dual cockpit-dual control WWII P-51 Mustang with Lee Lauderback
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(Pictured Below):Ribbon cutting at the Lakeland AeroClub’s new hangar and headquarters on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus. Participating was Mayor Howard Wiggs and Philanthropist James C. Ray.
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An Evening with Tim Tebow Photography by Sharon Cannon
The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee welcomed guests for An Evening with Tim Tebow on April 8 at Quail Creek Plantation. Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, first round NFL draft pick, and Heisman trophy winner. He is currently a college football analyst for the SEC Network and founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation . Several items were auctioned off to help raise money for Spring Fundraiser. These item consisted of autographed Tim Tebow memorabilia, a stay at Quail Creek Plantation, a commissioned oil painting by Brad Phares and a seat next to the former Florida Gator quarterback at the event. The mission of the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee is to serve as a sanctuary where, through the offering of life-affirming alternatives, the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus Christ may flow to women and families facing pregnancy or abortion.
Darcy Ferneau gets Tim Teabow’s autograph. Kristin and Alex Hamilton with daughter Hope
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“Auctioneer” Fred Fanizzi Pictured Left (L-R): Kyle Reno, Karen Matthews, Frank DeCarlo, Ernie Tumoszwicz, Tim Tebow, Lisa Lumpkin, Cheri Watford, Heather Rucks, Brian Royal, Donna Helton and Trinidad Garcia
Front( L-R): Betty Williamson and Sonny Williamson, Back row: Delainey Rucks, Heather Rucks, Clint Rucks, Darrin Williamson and Wes Williamson
The Highlight of the evening was Tim Teabow taking off his platinum necklace to auction off. (Above left): Frank DeCarlo outbid everyone at $4,000., to the delight of Tebow (above).
Monica and Jim Clark
Carolyn Smith and Perry Smith.
Lewis Gopher with an autographed Tim Tebow item, for the auction Airi Nunez and Cody Smith Pictured Left (L-R): Kay Smith, Jaimie Sage, and Zoe Butler
Prior to the event, Tim Tebow made a special stop to Okeechobee High School, where he presented an inspirational message to the students.
(L-R): Greg and Sheryl Thogersen, and Courtney Berlin Moyett
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2016
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Highlands County July 2
Fireworks Over Lake June 9pm | Lake June | Lake Placid July 3
Independence Day Celebration 5pm – 9:30pm | Sun ‘n Lakes | Sebring July 4
DeSoto County June 4
Farmer’s Market
9am – 2pm | Tree of Knowledge Park Historic Downtown Arcadia June 11
Fireworks
June 18 & 19
Heartland Triathlon City Pier Beach | Sebring June 13-22
Creative Kids Camps
Highlands Art League | Sebring
9pm | City Beach Pier | Sebring
Fireworks
9:00 | Donaldson Park | Avon Park July 29-31
26th Annual Caladium Festival Stuart Park | Lake Placid
Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff & River Cleanup 8am – 4pm | Veterans Park | Arcadia June 25
Antique Fair
Historic Downtown Arcadia July 2
Farmer’s Market
9am – 2pm | Tree of Knowledge Park Historic Downtown Arcadia July 4
Stars & Stripes 4th of July Celebration 12pm – Fireworks | Turner Agri-Civic Center July 23
Antique Fair
Historic Downtown Arcadia
Okeechobee County May 24 - July 1
Okeechobee High School Seniors Year-End Art Exhibit
Okeechobee Main Street Artist's Series Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm Historical County Courthouse | Okeechobee June 18
Art & Wine Walk on Park Street 4pm - 7:30 | Park Street | Okeechobee July 2
Independence Day Celebration 5pm | Okee-Tantie | Okeechobee July 15-17
Florida Airboat Unity Weekend Okeechobee KOA | Okeechobee
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Big Buck Expo
The Lakeland Center | Lakeland July 15
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