Heartland LIVING June-July 2018 Issue

June | July 2018

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letter fromTHE PUBLISHER Even though the official day of summer isn’t until June 21st

we call the June | July Issue of Heartland LIVING our Summer Issue and we thank you for picking it up. Summer is the time we all look forward to a carefree season when the sun is brighter, our days are longer, and the kids are out of school. It is time to try new things, take a weekend trip to somewhere new or just relax on one of our beautiful Florida beaches. We have packed this issue with all sorts of different articles and feature stories for everyone, so please take us with you and enjoy while you are relaxing this summer.

During this time in our lives, the internet is an amazing place where we can learn anything we want to know. As we enter summer and our children are home from school, I asked our writer, Katy Fassler, who is also a school teacher, to do some research on internet safety. Parents, this is a great article from Katy to educate yourselves on how to communicate with your children on the importance of internet safety.

June is National Dairy Month, and in this issue, we are celebrating the dairy community and honor our nation’s hardworking dairy farm families in the Heartland. Chad Rucks, of C & M Rucks Dairy in Okeechobee, recognized an opportunity and is leading the Free Range 365 movement which highlights Florida dairy farmers who provide their cows with access to graze on grass pastures 365 days a year.

Chad shared his vision to the dairy farmers in Hardee County, the Nickerson Family. Brittany Thurlow and Courtney Campbell are committed as well to free range dairy farming and have joined forces to bring a unique dairy option to consumers. Look for their tear out card in this issue.

To capture the eye of all our readers, we strive to give you informative feature stories, prestigious photography and exceptional design. So, for our arts and culture readers we feel you are going to love the art sculpture photos from the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition in Lakeland. If you haven’t seen the sculptures in person, you might want to plan a day to Lemon Street Promenade to explore the 18th annual sculpture pieces. The voting was open to the public and congratulations to the “People’s Choice Award Winner” Donald Gialanella from St. Petersburg, FL. I’m sharing a short story in this issue that really opened my eyes after speaking with Randy Browning from Lakeland. Please take a moment to read “No Child Goes Hungry” and the simple mission Randy started by feeding local hungry children. With the help of the community his simple mission is now a charity called “kidsPACK”.

Our advertisers and readers inspire us every issue to produce a magazine that I hope we all can be proud of. We are so thankful to everyone that reaches out to us with your thoughts and compliments, please keep them coming.

Lastly I want to thank my team for all your hard work on this issue. It really does take a team!

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Free Range 365

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Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition

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Internet Safety

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June | July 2018 Volume VII | Issue 3

inspired by the SOUTH 76 Day Tripping in the Heartland

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Taste of the South Summer Delights

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No Child Goes Hungry

heartland SCENE 106 Sebring Soda Festival 114 Okeechobee Baseball Camp 118 Florida Hospital Foundation Clay Shoot

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14 Behind the Scenes 120 Heartland Calendar of Events

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Cover "Gaia" Sculpture by Donald Gialanella Photography by Emily Plank

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Writer

BRIDGETTE WALDAU has been a graphic and fine artist for over 30 years. 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 art studio.

Bridgette has been creative director for several publications, working with Heartland Publications & Marketing as art director since 2011, winning six Florida Magazine Charlie Awards in 2015 & 2017. She is arts and culture director of Okeechobee Main Street (13 years) and member of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County.

Bridgette is married to James Waldau, a retired firefighter from the City of Hialeah.

RAFAEL PACHECO I am a Pisces and was born on the island of Puerto Rico. 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. 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.

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.

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JESSICA PLEGER is a wife, mother, editor, writer, and caterer.

She attended the University of Central Florida where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. Before working full-time at Heartland LIVING, Jessica was a paralegal for over 15 years.

She is also the owner and operator of Pink Pineapple Catering. Jessica enjoys being outdoors, traveling, 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.

LAYNE PRESCOTT Layne was born into a 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 and now calls it her home. She and Mike raised their three children there and now are reaping the benefits of their labor with six sweet, beautiful and perfect grandchildren. Her cooking style is eclectic and best described as “Southern comfort cuisine”. Her greatest joy comes from three things: her faith, loving on her family, and getting in the kitchen and “whipping” up something good.

CAROLINE MAXCY FOX runs a full service fine art lifestyle 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.

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EMILY PLANK has a photography business rooted in her hometown of Lakeland, Florida that is celebrating 7 years. She is a graduate from the University of Florida with her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art where she focused on drawing and painting.

She fell in love with photography while at Florida, studying film and digital photography –then started her business while in school. She loves to tell a story, whether it’s that of a person, place or space she is dedicated portraying her subject’s beauty. Personally she loves to give back and serve her community, she loves her Lord Jesus and being with her family and friends.

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SHARON CANNON Sharon's 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. 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’.”

CYNTHIA PAXTON is a stay at home mom to two boys. She have spent the last 10 years capturing the precious moments of childhood for families across central Florida. A newborn and child photographer, Paxton loves being able to capture that small moment of time. She has also been a nurse for 15 years and love caring for others. She has lived in Wauchula for over 25 years and is honored to help share our small town community with others.

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365 Days a Year

By Jessica Pleger Photography by Caroline Maxcy Fox

Florida’s Heartland is the home to the highest dairy production county in

the state which ranks 60th nationwide – Okeechobee County. For decades, the dairy industry has been a pillar of Florida’s agribusiness economy. But today these Florida dairy farms are facing new challenges brought on by changes in the dairy industry that put our Heartland dairy men & women at a disadvantage when compared to the rest of the country, except in one regard – Free Range grazing 365 days a year. A small group of dairy farmers have made it their mission to bring this type of milk production to the forefront in hopes our children have access to this rare and local commodity as well as bring awareness so that families in the Heartland are able to drink Florida’s milk.

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Chad Rucks, of C & M Rucks Dairy located in Okeechobee, recognized that opportunity and is leading the Free Range 365 movement which highlights Florida dairy farmer’s strategic advantage to provide their cows with access to graze on grass pastures 365 days a year. With milk being shipped into the state of Florida from Northern states, it was important for him to bring awareness to a farming technique that he has been using for many years. He shared his vision with other Florida dairy farmers and their families. Brittany Thurlow of Nickerson Cattle Company, Courtney Campbell of Nickerson Bar III, Gary Keyes of Milk-A-Way and K&H Dairies are committed to free range dairy farming practices and have joined forces to bring a unique dairy option to consumers. “It sounds really simple to us but when you step outside the southeastern United States, it’s insurmountable. That’s what I can do that the farmer up north can’t – provide my cows access to grass pasture 365 days a year. It’s a simple strategic advantage.” says Rucks.

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Today, only 3 out of every 10 gallons of milk produced in the southeast comes from cows with free range access to grass pastures. Not to be mistaken for organic milk, which requires cows to be on grass only 120 days out of the year, Free Range milk comes from cows that graze on grass 365 days a year when not being milked or fed. These animals have year-round, unrestricted access to pasture with some form of cooling system which usually comes in the form of a cooling pond. Each paddock contains at least 80% grass or forage throughout the year and has a fresh water source available to the animals. With this type of farming, they use the natural resources to not only raise their cattle throughout the year, but through rotational grazing, recycled water pasture fertilization systems and activity monitors, farmers strive to provide a more natural environment for their animals.

Free Range 365 has created and patented a unique certification mark for their products that will be used to easily identify the source of the milk product. Though they are still in the process of getting these dairy products on the shelves, their products will be easily identifiable when it’s available in stores. „

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Bottom Row (L-R): Chad Rucks, Courtney Campbell and Gary Keyes. (Top) Brittany Thurlow

Uniqueness

This movement is defined by a mission which is to provide dairy products to consumers from cows that have access to grass pastures 365 days per year, while rewarding farmers for their free-range practices and investing in their consumers through outreach and education. Free Range 365 was formed to highlight and promote this method of farming. Every farmer in the Southeastern US has the ability to take advantage of this method of farming which produces a unique product and they will benefit from offering consumers this specialized product. „

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Traceability

Traceability is another important factor the organization is focused on. Consumers are more interested in knowing where their food came from and with the limited supply of certified Free Range 365 milk – they have been able to design a traceability program tracing the milk’s journey from farm to grocery store. “Our goal is to marry consumer demands with the methods we employ on our farms today” says Thurlow “Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.’ This is our way of preserving the dairy farming legacy our families have built, with the Free Range 365 practices we already use, right here in the Heartland which provides us a geographic advantage most of our country does not have.”

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Free Range 365 has created and patented a unique certification mark for their products that will be used to easily identify the source of the milk product.

Consumer Alignment

With more people being concerned with the welfare of farm animals, they are willing to pay more for a product that aligns with their beliefs. According to a survey by the American Humane Association, a humanely-raised label ranked highest in importance over antibiotic-free, natural and organic.

The great thing about this product is that they expect the cost to be much less than the organic choices and slightly higher than conventional milk.

Just a few short years ago, the awareness of cage-free eggs became prominent and now we are on a track where every major grocery store and fast-food chain will be switching to cage-free eggs due highly in part to consumer demand of the product.

As a consumer, I want to know where my food comes from to ensure its sustainability as well as support our local economy and community.

Transparency

With Free Range farming, there is no false advertising. Certified farms will remain accessible to the public by providing farm tours upon request.

Many families are concerned with where their food is coming from as we desire to become our healthiest self and instill these same values in our children and families. „

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According to market research from a variety of demographics ranging from parents with school aged children to millennials, there is a strong desire to consume dairy products from local farms that are practicing humane treatment of their animals.

One of the most inspiring thing about this initiative is the way these individuals who could simply see themselves as competitors, have joined forces in a commitment to learn from and encourage each other. They have become a team in an effort to rehabilitate dairy farming in the southeast based on techniques that have been used in the industry for generations. “Working with this team of fellow dairy farmers on the concept of producing and marketing milk through the Free Range 365 Certification has renewed my enthusiasm and hope for the future of the dairy industry in Florida.„

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The potential of this new consumer choice gives optimism and promise to me, as well as my children, for sustainability of free range dairy farming.� says Campbell, a fifthgeneration farmer.

Do you want Free Range 365 Certified milk in your refrigerator? If so, the next step is up to you, the consumer. Just like with cage-free eggs, the success of this movement relies on consumer driven demand and the more people that request it, the more retailers are likely to carry it. If you are interested in having fresh and local Free Range milk in the Heartland, ask your grocers for Free Range 365 Certified Milk. (For your convenience, a tear-out requesting Free Range 365 milk has been inserted in this issue for you to take to your favorite local grocery store manager.)

For more information, visit their website at www.freerange365.org. They would love to share more information with you as a consumer or farmer interested in being part of this innovative movement.

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FLORIDA OUTDOOR Sculpture Competition

By Katy Fassler Photography by Emily Plank

-Pablo Picasso

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ake a trip to the Lemon Street Promenade in Lakeland to see the 18th annual sculpture competition pieces. For the last 18 years, the Polk Museum of Art has brought pieces of art to the city of Lakeland to bring beauty to the city. “The Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition grew out of an initiative from the Polk Museum of Art,” says Beth Sherling of Lakeland. “The partnership between the Polk Museum of Art and the City of Lakeland provided the space on the Lemon Street Promenade for a rotating display of sculptures for the public to enjoy.”

Last fall, a call to artists was put out asking for submissions. A panel comprised of City staff, Polk Museum of Art staff, and other members of the art community decided on 10 pieces from 71 submissions. These pieces will be displayed for the next year.

Artists come from all parts of the United States. From Ohio, New York, Florida and others, these artists are sharing their work with our local community. 3 of the 10 pieces come from Florida this year. Each piece is different in size, medium, and style.

Lee Bell, of Sarasota, was selected as one of the 10 artists. Bell’s sculpture, a 7-foot sea horse titled “Serefina” is currently on display. “This work is an effort on my part as an artist to create more with recycled materials and make a statement about the waste that winds up in our waters and impacts our sea life,” says Bell.

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The “Athena Shrine”, a sculpture of a frigate and sail, created by Jonathan Schork of St. Petersburg, invites visitors to interact with the sculpture. “Since this sculpture is not just a monument, but also a shrine, you are invited to remember loved ones here. On the deck of the frigate inside her riveted gunwales, you’ll find space to leave a tribute to loved ones you’ve lost. This may be your dead, or only people with whom you’ve lost touch. Your tribute can be anything: a pebble, a flower, a letter, a photo, a sea shell— leave whatever you like to share your loved ones with the rest of us.”

According to City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Pam Page, on the City of Lakeland website, “The sculptures on Lemon Street were introduced to provide free access to public art for all who live in and visit our community. We are fortunate to live in a city that recognizes the value public art introduces to our culture and well-being.”

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he City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation held the competition on Facebook and allowed people to vote on their favorite. The People’s Choice Awards were 1st: Gaia, a large, stainless steel woman’s face, by Donald Gialanella of St. Petersburg, 2nd: The Sea horse Serefina, by Lee Bell of Sarasota, and 3rd: Mare and Filly by Jonathan Bowling of Greenville, North Carolina.

The Lemon Street Promenade covers a 3-block area of Lemon Street between South Florida Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. The City of Lakeland’s website offers a digital walking tour of the area including photos, information, and directions to see each piece. “It (the Lemon Street Promenade) is 3 lovely blocks of shaded walkway. I don’t know if many people know this,” says Sherling, “but the promenade was actually part of the master planning going back to the early 90’s. We didn’t use to have this big sidewalk with trees. It was actually really small! The sculptures are building on that opportunity provided by the city and planning committee to create this public space. The sculptures are just one amazing reason to come down and visit the space.”

DONALD GIALANELLA St. Petersburg, Florida

Gaia

Medium: Stainless steel This iconic feminine face represents peace and a oneness with nature as she looks skyward as if contemplating the future.

Interactivity will be a feature of this sculpture - through an entryway in the back of the head, you can walk into and stand in the interior of the head to pose inside her "mind" for a photo. This iconic feminine face represents peace and a oneness with nature as she looks skyward as if contemplating the future.

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People’s Choice Award Winner

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LEE BILL

People’s Choice Second Place Winner

Sarasota, Florida

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Medium: Mixed media, cement, recycled materials,

and fortified stains

Serefina is a large sea horse composed of a blended modeling compound of cement, concrete, kaolin, recycled materials, fortified sealant stains and acrylics. This work is an effort on my part as an artist to create more with recycled materials and make a statement about the waste that winds up in our waters and impacts our sea life. Visit blacklilystudio.com

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JONATHAN BOWLING

Greenville, North Carolina

Mare and Filly

Medium: Re-purposed steel Mare and Filly is a duo of life sized horses made from re-purposed steel.

Visit jonathanbowling.com

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People’s Choice Third Place Winner

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Hearing Services Designed f� Your Individual Care

“ Your Ear Care Connection”

Lampe & Kiefer Hearing Aid Center is the oldest established hearing aid office in Highlands County.

Established 1968 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

2018 Celebrating 50 years of Business!

Barbara Landers Kesselring Patient Coordinator, LPN

Roseann Kiefer B.A.-BC-HIS

Bonnie Kesselring Office Manager

-Pam Page

City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation Deputy Director

JUDITH GREAVU

Bluffton, Ohio

Tide Pool with Shrimp

Medium: Bronze and fused glass The forms, textures and movements of animals and plants inform all my work.

Sometimes the expressions directly represent specific subjects. Sometimes the forms are transformed and combined in new ways. Always there is a strong sense of movement and an obvious delight in tactile qualities.

The visual involvement with natural land and sea creatures evolved from a childhood spent in rural, coastal Florida.

The tide pool plants and animals are directly represented in the bronze while the glass part gives a magnified view of tiny fairy shrimp and plants.

I hope the overall form gives a sense of ocean movement.

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JAROD CHARZEWSK

Charleston, South Carolina

Re-Cycled

Medium: Chainrings, steel pipe, 12" plate steel The bicycle is a integral part of daily life in many parts of the world, and for many, the bicycle is an expression of their personality.

Whether it be the type of bike, the color, the fenders, the tires, or even the seat; no bike is ever the same, and there is a tremendous amount of pride that each owner carries for their bicycle. This piece is meant to reflect the joy that every bicycle owner feels when the set out for a ride. Visit jarodcharzewski.com

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JONATHAN BOWLING

Greenville, North Carolina

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Cauldron Teats Medium: Re-purposed steel

Cauldron Teats is a life sized cow in re-purposed steel. Visit jonathanbowling.com

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A Unique & Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant & Tavern Best Gatortail, Wings and Burgers in town!

Pool Tables. Dart Lanes 8 TVs to watch all your favorite games!

We offer a full service bar with Beer and Liquor.

Seasonal Sangria for the ladies!

Live Music on Wednesday and Sunday Evenings

Outdoor Dining Area!

Serving Highlands County for over 35 years

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ROBERT C. STENTIFORD, SR. Ocala, Florida

Silver

Medium: Aluminum & Wood Sculpture

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Looking back on 90 years of life, it has been a rather long journey, remembering as a little boy where I grew up in England, with a box of crayons drawing my vision of a dog. As the years went by, this vision changed from time to time. Now at long last, He is here! "Silver", a sculpture making an everyday appearance.

Man's best friend Silver, rest as he sits. His head turned to the voices of children playing birds singing in the background or a motor bike passing. If he could speak, he might say, "People stop by with comments about me. I like that. I'm Silver.

My master has finally put me together.

GLENN ZWEYGARDT

Alfred Station, New York

Global Marker

Medium: Marble, Cast Bronze, Verde Antique Here is an example of my classical modernist period. 1800's Vermont marble and Verde Antique provide a strong and elegant column and capital for the sphere and curved horn element.

Temples and gods of antiquity whisper through this new rendition of a very old form. Visit glennzweygardt.com

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They’re the JESS ANDERSON MODELS! All Ages & Types Needed No Experience Necessary Free Training

Shirley Earley

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Disney World Shell Aviation Lubricants Lakeland Air Show TV Commercial & Print Ad Principal Role Principal Role

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We want to share our piece of paradise with you.

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CHRIS PLAISTED

New Milford, Connecticut

Harbinger Medium: Steel

I have wanted to create some version of an abstract cross for quite some time now. Inspired by the religious relics at the Cloisters, in Manhattan, I felt that it should be interesting from all vantage points. I also have a fascination with bridges, and their precise structures. I had worked on a bunch of sketches but nothing really stuck. By integrating those two objects of my fascination and inspiration, I sketched this piece and finally it seemed to work.

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JONATHAN STORK

St. Petersburg, Florida

Athena Shrine

Medium: Steel, aluminum, LED lighting

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This sculpture includes solar LED spotlights inside the hull & focused on the figurehead. Sail "remnants" are comprised of aluminum tubing "wind chimes" that add a subtle musical component. Your audience may be encouraged to leave small votive offerings in the shrine area, built into the deck of the fo'c's'le (you may find this content quite fascinating). the other two images are of "Aenscapes IV: Feuilles en Verre", a 22' tall steel tree with pendant glass prisms for leaves & glass insulators for fruit at the end of each branch.

Visit jonathan-schork-studios.com

here are benches and tables available to fully enjoy the experience and make a day of the City of Lakeland.

“We are very thankful of the continued support of the Polk Museum of Art, “says Sherling. “We could not do this without them. A couple years ago, they came to us to let us know that some of their priorities were changing and asked if we would be interested in taking over the administrative side. We said ‘Absolutely!

We love this!’"

Visit the City of Lakeland’s website for more information on each artists and sculpture. Included on the website is a map, photos, and past year’s pieces. www.lakelandgov.net

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By Katy Fassler

has revolutionized our world. It has changed every aspect in the way we work, learn, and communicate. The availability of information has opened doors to what was once impossible and now would be impossible to live without. We can video chat with someone thousands of miles away, send instant messages to anyone, find hundreds of recipes with the items you have in your pantry, or even take a virtual tour of the Lourvre Museum in Paris from your comfy chair in central Florida. You can shop, pay bills, even find a date with a swipe on your phone. The internet has amazing possibilities and wonderful tools, but as with most things, there is a dark side too. „

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and our children are on break from school, it is important to be aware of the dangers that hide behind the browser, the social media apps, and Google searches. With less time being spent researching topics for history class, or posting selfies from the football games to Instagram, more time will be spent on phones and tablets because they are bored. Parents must educate themselves on how to monitor their children’s devices and how to communicate with them the importance of internet safety.

“The internet is an amazing place where you can learn literally anything you want to know. The shared resource of information is like nothing that has ever been available before. The caveat here is that literally anything can be learned on the internet” says Pastor Orrin Witt, of Grace Church Sebring and owner of Witt’s End Computers. “Want to know how to change the oil in your car? Or how to tie a tie? If you can name it, you can YouTube it. The flipside of that same coin; however, is that if your kid wants to learn what some crude, sexual term means that they heard someone say, there are videos for that too.

The accessibility of inappropriate material is one of the most dangerous realities of the internet." most dangerous realities

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of the internet.”

Unfortunately, stumbling onto inappropriate material is not the worst facet of the internet.

According to a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, “1 in 5 internet users under the age of 17 received an online sexual solicitation or approach during the past year. 1 in 33 received an aggressive sexual solicitation including offline contact or a request for offline contact.” Predators are easily able to create fake online profiles and friend your children through social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and others. They target kids and teens that post revealing pictures, freely give personal information, and engage in conversation. Teens and kids feel special and validated by interest from someone new but need to know that it is not safe to talk with strangers, even online.

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is another great threat. It is often said “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me” but when it is constant, shared with the world via social media, linked with photos, and intended to harass and intimidate, the results are distressing.

Tulane University found that 1 in 3 students have experienced cyber bullying and only 15% admitted it was happening. Even more devastating is the fact that cyber bullying happens more from friends than strangers with 70% of kids K-12th grade saying they have witnessed it happen. Studies have also shown that cyber bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to contemplate suicide.

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“As a youth pastor,” says Pastor Witt, “I have listened to kids tell me about a "friend" we need to pray for, a cyber-bullying situation, or requests for inappropriate pics, only to find out that it's some random person that followed them on Snapchat that they've never even met in real life. It boggles my mind that parents can be both oblivious enough to not realize their kids are doing this, and naive enough to think their kids don't need to be warned.”

We love our kids and want to keep them safe. We place a smartphone in their hands for their protection.

We can know where they are at all times, be able to contact them at any time, and have a resource when they need us. The same valuable tool for their safety out in the world is also a danger to them online. Kids and teens are more tech-savvy than ever and learn very quickly. They are curious, push boundaries, and do not always have the maturity or discernment to know what is right or wrong. As adults, we need to keep learning, keep our eyes and ears open, and discover the ever-changing ways to help our children navigate online.

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“Being a helicopter parent is not the answer here,” continues Pastor Witt. “In my experience, it produces sneaky, rebellious kids, and that's not what you want. But we must be proactive in having some control and limits on the technology we bring into our homes and put into our child's hands. I feel strongly that parents have a responsibility to have at least a basic understanding of how to filter or control internet access in their homes.”

It is impossible to know everything a child does and no one wants to stand over their child’s shoulder all day.

Setting up parental controls, filters, and checking the internet history is an easy tool to protect eyes from unwanted sites and images.

As a parent, it is your duty to communicate the dangers of sharing personal information with people they meet online, sharing pictures, and exploring the internet. This discussion needs to begin as soon as they are old enough to start using a computer.

Starting the conversation of safety can often be met with hostility and defensiveness in teens. Do not assume that your child or teen already knows what is safe or appropriate even if they tell you they know. Create rules and consequences for time online and keep all devices in common areas.

Get in their business. Ask questions.

Push for more information. Make sure to know everyone they are communicating with and have access to their devices at any time. Search for parental controls online for devices and home internet and other tools to keep your children safe. The world behind the screen is a dangerous one and we must do everything we can to protect the ones we love.

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Visit Historic Downtown Sebring July 2018 June 2018

For more information on events and merchant specials visit:

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IN THE HEARTLAND

By Jessica Pleger Photos Courtesy of each county Living in the heart of Florida opens us up to many adventures just a short distance away. We wanted to share with you fun activities we’ve found throughout the Heartland for a short day trip or weekend away. Each of these locations offer something unique for children of all ages and abilities and a relaxing place for parents to enjoy with their children and friends. „

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JimSpace Community Playground is a unique play area built by community effort in memory of their beloved Jim Crews. Jim Space contains a large playground, adult softball fields, and little league softball fields. JimSpace recently became a tobacco free park in partnership with the Tobacco-Free Florida and Desoto SWAT Youth.

940 N Arcadia Avenue, Arcadia

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Hardee Lakes Park is approximately 1260 acres of formerly mined and reclaimed land that has been donated to the county by Mosaic. The park has campgrounds, horse trails, hiking trails, handicapaccessible hiking trails, bike trails, picnic areas, a picnic pavilion, and a playground. There is also a boardwalk that winds around the lakes and through the woods, with an observation tower where people can watch wildlife. Hardee Lakes Park contains 4 lakes in total. The fisheries are controlled by the Florida Game and Fish commission, and fishing is allowed in all the lakes.

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Located in downtown Winter Haven, Trailhead Park features a designer playground suited for all ages and a splash pad. The playground features rubber flooring, which is color-coded — green for parts suitable for children 2 to 5 years old and purple for 5 to 12 years. The Splash Pad is open year-round from 10am – 7pm. There are two first-come first-serve shaded picnic table areas and an on-site bathroom. This is a wonderful park to spend the day with many trees for shade and near the Chain of Lakes walking path.

301 Avenue G NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

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Common Ground Inclusive Playground offers a play experience for children of all abilities. The park is full of fun nature-inspired themes for ages 2 to 12. The park is color coded to signify which areas are appropriate for which age levels. Play zones such as Adventure Canyon, Spider Web Peak, Butterfly Meadow, Fossil Beach, Gopher Mountain, Journey Plateau and Sculpture Gulch provide easy, intermediate and challenging play opportunities. The many different spaces of varying levels of difficulty allow children of all abilities and disabilities to play alongside each other.

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in Hernando’s Landing The Rotary Playground in Hernando’s Landing at Lake Parker playground was made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Rotary Clubs of Lakeland including Lakeland Christina Rotary, Lakeland North Rotary, The Lakeland Rotary, and The Rotary Club of Lakeland South.

With three different playground structures, a huge pirate ship, zip line type swings, treehouse, parent/ baby swings, and multiple other play items, this brand-new playground in Lakeland will keep your kids exploring just like Hernando de Soto. The playground is part of Lake Parker Park which features a boat ramp, picnic pavilions, fitness/ jogging path, multipurpose fields and lawn bowling, to name a few.

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Suites with Lake Views Complimentary Buffet Breakfast High Speed Wireless Internet Centrally Located to All Major Arteries Pet Friendly

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The Water Spray Park was built in 2003, funded by a $150,000 FRDAP grant. Admission is free to the Water Park, which is open year-round. The playground has large sprinklers and several slides and climbing equipment that children under 12 will enjoy. The adjoining public pool, benches and covered picnic tables make this a fun park for the entire family. Amenities include a playground equipment, picnic tables, walking paths and rest rooms.

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Homemade Fruit Pizza Ingredients 1 (16.5 oz) pkg refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 (8 oz) pkg PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups assorted fresh fruit (such as kiwi and strawberry slices, red raspberries, blueberries, and grapes) 1/4 cup apricot preserves , pressed through a sieve to remove lumps 1 Tbsp water Instructions Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a rimmed 12-inch pizza pan, line with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment paper (or alternately line with foil and spray foil with non-stick cooking spray). Crumble cookie dough over prepared pizza pan and spread into an even layer to completely cover bottom of pan. Bake 13 - 14 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

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In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Spread evenly over cooled crust. Top with fruit.

In a small bowl whisk together preserves and water. Brush mixture over fruit. Refrigerate 2 hours then cut into slices.

Taste of the

By Cindy Adams Yes it’s that time of year! Time to enjoy warm days outside, calm days at the sunlit beach, or just to relax in your backyard – lying in a hammock as you bask in the warmth of the sun, while enjoying easy and simple summer snacks and long sips from of tall glass of this Fizzy Pineapple Punch. Hope you enjoy making these simple recipes. Happy Summer!

Fizzy Pineapple Punch This sweet and easy to make pineapple punch will be the hit of any party this summer. Just 4 simple ingredients plus fresh fruit and pretty garnishes!

Ingredients 1 - 12 oz can frozen pineapple juice concentrate thawed 1 - 6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate thawed 4 1/2 cups cold water 1 liter club soda chilled Assorted fruits (such as strawberries raspberries, blueberries, oranges, limes and pineapple) Garnish with fresh mint Instructions Pour thawed pineapple juice and thawed limeade in a large pitcher.

Add cold water and most of the club soda, reserving about 1/3 cup.

Stir to combine and chill until cold.

Add ice cubes and assorted fruits to serving glasses and pour in chilled punch.

Garnish as desired and top off glasses with a splash of extra club soda for extra "fizz".

Makes 10 cups Recipe Notes 1. Can be made alcoholic by adding a splash of vodka or rum to the serving glasses.

2. For extra gorgeous presentation, freeze mint into ice cubes and use in serving glasses.

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Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Cupcakes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (from about 2 cups cookies) 3 Tbsp salted butter, melted 1 Tbsp granulated sugar For the cheesecake 3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 Tbsp packed finely grated lemon zest 2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 1/4-cup sour cream 3 Tbsp heavy cream 2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 - 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract, to taste 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Strawberry Sauce 8 oz fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp sugar, or to taste 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together wafer crumbs, melted butter and 1 Tbsp granulated sugar until evenly moistened. Divide mixture among 12 paper lined muffin cups, adding about 1 1/2 Tbsp to each cup into an even layer.

Bake in preheated oven 5 minutes then remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.

In a food processor, pulse together 3/4 cup granulated sugar with lemon zest.

Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and pour sugar mixture over cream cheese and using an electric hand mixer set on low speed, blend mixture together just until smooth. Stir in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Blend in sour cream and heavy cream.

Stir in lemon juice, lemon extract and vanilla extract. Tap mixing bowl against counter top to release some of the air bubbles, about 30 times. Divide mixture among muffin cups, pouring mixture over crusts and filling each nearly full. Bake in preheated oven 20 - 25 minutes until centers only giggle slightly (cupcakes will become puffed and domed but will sink when removed from oven). Allow to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, then refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. Serve with strawberry sauce.

Strawberry Sauce Add strawberries, 1 Tbsp sugar and 2 tsp lemon juice to a food processor and blend until pureed. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

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Yield: 12 Cupcakes Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours

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PITA BREAD SANDWICHES Ingredients

1 pkg. White Pita Bread 1 pkg. ham 1 pkg. turkey 1 pkg. hard salami 1 pkg. provolone cheese (sandwich sliced)

Dressing

1 jar chopped pepperoncini (Greek peppers) 1 med. onion (sliced) 1 bottle Italian Dressing 2 T. dried Italian Seasoning (or oregano) The night before, place pepperoncini (with some liquid), onions and seasoning in container with tight fitting lid. Pour Italian Dressing just to cover peppers and onions. (1/2). Refrigerate.

Assemble Sandwich

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Cut pita bread in half. In each half insert 2 slices ham, 2 slices turkey, 4 slices salami and cheese.

Spoon Greek Pepper and onion dressing over meat and serve immediately. Yum!

By Layne Prescott Photography by Cynthia Paxton

ICE CREAM SANDWICH Ingredients

12-18 Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 large containers Cool Whip chocolate syrup peanuts (optional)

Basic Recipe Place sandwiches (1st layer) in 9 x 13 clear dish (freezer proof). Spread Cool Whip over sandwiches. Drizzle chocolate syrup over whipped topping. Repeat layers. Freeze.

Serve and enjoy.

Note For Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert featured, Reese’s

Chocolate Peanut Butter syrup, caramel magic shell topping and peanut butter magic shell topping.

Variations Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches, flavored

cool whip, bananas, fruit ice cream toppings (i.e.: pineapple, strawberry, walnut, pecans), Magic Shell toppings. Or, chocolate chip/mint ice cream sandwiches, York Peppermint patties (chopped) etc.

BACON & ONION POTATO SALAD Ingredients

4 pounds (Yukon) gold potatoes 6 eggs 1 pound bacon 2 med/lg onions (large dice) 1-2 cups mayonnaise salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder Prepare potatoes: peel, dice and bring to low boil in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.

Bring room temperature eggs to rolling boil for 1 minute. Turn off heat, place lid and allow to sit in boiling water for 10 minutes. Pour out hot water and run cold water in pot until no longer warm.

When eggs are cool enough to handle, crack shell and allow to sit in cold water for 10 minutes. Peel and set aside.

Dice bacon and place in Dutch oven and cook. When bacon is halfway cooked, add diced onion and complete browning of bacon (onions tender).

Place potatoes in large bowl. Pour entire Dutch Oven of bacon and onions over potatoes (grease and all!).

Add mayonnaise one cup at a time; completely coat.

Rough chop eggs and add. Add seasoning to taste.

The warm potatoes will soak up bacon drippings and mayonnaise and may appear too wet. Allow to set up and refrigerate leftovers.

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Marketing Ideas Needs A Good Design!

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Publications & Marketing, Inc. from concept to design

Branding | Logo Design Magazines | Catalogs Brochures | Publications Flyers | Post Cards Business Cards & Stationary Ad Designs | Graphic Design

Cindy Sebring Adams President | CEO

863-781-0344

Email: Cindy@cindysadams.com

Florida Fence Post Co., Inc. Serving Central Florida since 1946.

1-863-735-1361

1-800-580-1019

“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 & Longest Lasting Posts.

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5251 State Road 64 West/ P.O. Box 645 Ona, Florida 33865

Sales Service Installation Dryer Vent Cleaning Passionate About Customer Satisfaction

863-699-5455 Lake Placid

863-382-8488 Sebring

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24 Hour Emergency Service

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GOES HUNGRY

By Cindy Adams

are disadvantaged children all around us that go hungry every day, but we don’t often hear about them. Are we completely unaware of the crisis? While subsidized school breakfast and lunch programs are in place during school hours, what happens at mealtime for these very same children in the evenings, on weekends and over the summer months? kidsPACK strives to bridge that gap by simply taking action.

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Randy Browning started a local feeding mission called “The Polk Project” in 2010 as a simple mission, which he ran out of his local Lakeland warehouse, feeding hungry children in the neighborhood schools. For Browning, the motivation to begin feeding local hungry children was inspired by faith and a calling to serve. “For me,” as he often confesses, “it’s a God thing”. Browning was called to action when he learned about a Gallup Poll titled “Food Hardship in America 2010,” listing Lakeland/ Winter Haven as the third worst in the nation for child hunger. After learning about the growing number of homeless and hungry children suffering and threatened by hopelessness in our neighborhoods, the heartfelt mission was clear: to build a trustworthy solution in order to help the children, with the community coming to their rescue.

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the next few months the wonderful community came together and in 2011 Browning founded Kid Pack, Inc. known as “kidsPACK”, a children’s charity. He has a long history of charitable volunteer work with the Salvation Army, Untied Way and Project Care Outreach, as well as several other charitable organizations. Browning say, “kidsPACK is the direction in my life and the answer to why I am here; simply said, kidsPACK is my faith in action. I started kidsPACK for one reason – to feed hungry kids.” Today “kidsPACK” is still operated from a donated warehouse and office space.

With a mission to help make sure that no child goes hungry, kidsPACK is a non-profit organization supported by local community leaders and volunteers who are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of children. When this initiative was started before the 2011 - 2012 school year, they fed 449 homeless or hungry children in 31 Polk County public schools. By the 2012 - 2013 school year, kidsPACK expanded their program to include Hillsborough and Hardee County, where they have been approved by local public school administration and oversight.

Today, the project is in all three counties, Polk, Hillsborough and Hardee, where they have fed more than 1700 children in 73 different schools.

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well over seven thousand registered homeless and hungry children attend local county schools here in the Heartland. Broken down, this enormous number translates as one in every five children in our communities, and counties throughout Florida, suffer from a severe lack of food. This is a sad reality and devastating issue in our local communities and help is needed to rectify it.

To receive approval for participation in the program, the school or administration identifies the children. The children must either be registered within the homeless division of the school district or has been identified by a school administrator or teacher as coming to school unprepared to learn because they have not eaten. Once the need is identified, approval is based on funding availability and a child will not be added unless funding is available for the entire school year. Although funding is sometimes limited, kidsPACK will make every effort to feed every child identified.

An everyday backpack is turned into a food transportation module stocked with nutritious, child-friendly and easy to prepare food for children to eat over the weekend and times when they are away from school. Volunteers pack non-perishable containerized items like ravioli, fruit cups, trail mix and portable snacks like granola bars and pop-tarts.

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If you want to make an impact in your community, kidsPACK is looking to broaden their scope of children this year and would appreciate your support through food donations or your time as a volunteer. All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. If you would like to bring the kidsPACK program to the schools in your community, please email info@kidspack.org.

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Mark Palmer Electric

& Air Conditioning/Heating Sales Service A/C Electric Refrigeration

Service What We Sell

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June 1st -17th

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A comedy by Joseph Kesslring

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Weds. Fri. & Sat. - 7:30 pm Sun. Matinee - 2:30 pm

Hot Dogs, Cold Beer, Brats & More Refreshment Sales Benefit the Scholarship Fund

Performance Every Hour 11 am - 3 pm

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Cooling off on a hot summer day with a root beer float, or a sharing a cola at the drug store fountain with friends, are the types of nostalgic moments you were transported back to at the Sebring Soda Festival.

This new and exciting event was a unique opportunity to showcase the small town feel of the beautiful downtown Sebring area while promoting a family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy. With hundreds of craft sodas available for sampling, they brought back vintage fun for all ages.

The event kicked off on Friday, April 6 with a Rockin' 50s Block Party.

The Soda Fest took place on Saturday, April 7 with live entertainment, a Kids Zone, classic car show and more. To complete the festivities, the Pop & Fizz Cocktail Tasting & Pairing Party featured Celebrity Mixologist Brenda Terry presenting special soda-based cocktails with culinary pairings. Photos Courtesy of Visit Sebring

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Sprecher Brewery

Liz Barber and Casey Hartt

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Kristie Vazquez

Right: Sebring High School National Honor Society

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The Moon Rays. Band

SEBRING SODA FESTIVAL

Below: Highlands Art League's Kathryn Obidzinski and Teresa Vicker

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Susan Staffieri and Giselle Acevedo

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Brenda Terry

SEBRING SODA FESTIVAL

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CHAMPION

FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION OF HIGHLAN DS COUNTY, INC .

Eighteen East ... a restaurant and bar!

• www.championforchildren.org •

Hope

Best Steaks Around American (Traditional) Sandwiches Steaks - Seafood Full Top Shelf Liquor Beer and Wine Entertainment “Call for Live Music”

Providing Assistance and Hope to our Highlands County Families since 1994.

We’re Just a BIG Time in a Small Town!

863.453.1818 Open Tuesday - Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm

18 East Main Street Avon Park, FL

Please consider supporting a local family in need. All donations are tax deductible.

Make contributions payable to Champion for Children Foundation. 419 East Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 382-2905 • Nonprofit 501(c)3: Federal ID #65-0444941 • Charitable Organization Florida Registration Number CH6601

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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.

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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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heartland SCENE Gilbert Chevrolet Supports Youth Baseball Clinic Photography by Sharon Cannon

Gilbert Family of Companies went to Bat for the Okeechobee High School Boys Baseball Team. Gilbert Chevrolet provided the OHS Baseball Team with over $1,500 in equipment, a $1,000 cash donation, and instructional clinics through their Test Drive fundraiser held.

The youth clinic featured current and former MLB/ MiLB players and coaches, and instructors from Ripken Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. The free clinic was held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Okeechobee High School. Area youth learned valuable skills to take with them for their upcoming season.

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Okeechobee Main Street’s Artist Series Presents

Butterfly Sculptures in the Park June 30, 2018 Butterfly Sculptures will be unveiled and chance to meet the Artists!

Hamrick Butterfly Garden 4 pm - Downtown Flagler Park # 6 Okeechobee, Florida Artists’ Reception to follow presentation.

This public work of art includes nine beautiful metal butterfly sculptures in the Hamrick Butterfly Garden, which has been designated a certified butterfly garden by the North American Butterfly Association.

The large & colorful butterflies will be installed at different heights, giving the illusion of the butterflies in flight.

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For more information about the event, call 863-357-6246 and follow us on facebook

ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES We Sell It, Install It & Service It!

Natural Solutions for a Green Tomorrow!

Amazing Grace Tea House offers a unique dining experience while giving hope to women who need a second chance.

New/Used Water Treatment Equipment Green Chemical-Free Softeners Water Treatment Equipment including Ozone Carbon Filters Pumps-Bladder Tanks FREE Water Analysis FREE Equipment Diagnosis Well Packages Whole House RO FREE Consultation Systems 10% Discount for Veterans, Firefighters

Retail | Maintenance

and Law Enforcement

Monthly Salt Service w/a 10-Point Inspection Swimming Pool Supplies Filters of All Kinds

We serve our own special blend of teas that can't be purchased anywhere else in the world & we strive to give a quality of service beyond compare.

Each meal is helping change a life!

We host private indoor/outdoor parties.

Private dining rooms and patio service available.

Open Thursday - Saturday from 10am - 2pm Call 863-448-4226

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(RO Sink Filters, Sediment Filters)

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OVER 28 YRS. EXPERIENCE

Ladies are dressed in clothing from the Edwardian era and when you step into the tea house it's like you have stepped back in time.

Amazing Grace Tea House is a division of Sherry White Ministries Each server is either a graduate or a resident of the Lydia's House program.

The tea house offers women job training and employment opportunities after graduation.

www.sherrywhiteministries.com

"Serving Okeechobee and surrounding Heartland Living areas"

www.AdvancedWaterGoGreen.us Visit Rustic & Lodge Decor at Quail Creek Plantation

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

Florida Western Superstore & Interior Design Services

PLANTATION

Summer Prices & Specials

Open late on Friday nights for Shooting under the stars!

Email: reservations@quailcreekplantation.com

www.quailcreekplantation.com

Quail Creek Plantation 12399 NE 224 Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Wild Game Dinner - August 11th

(863) 763-2529

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First Place Highest Overall Team - Highlands County Sheriffs Office, sponsored by US Acute Care Solutions

Molly Elliot, winner of Highest Overall Junior

Florida Hospital Foundation 6th Annual Clay Shoot

Florida Hospital Foundation Boards of Lake Placid, Sebring and Wauchula hosted a successful clay shoot thanks to their sponsors. They would like to thank the Heartland community for supporting the Sixth Annual Clay Shoot that was held May 4 at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee. All proceeds raised at the event will be used to meet the health care needs in Highlands and Hardee counties.

With 120 shooters and 25 station sponsors, the event was a huge success with a gross income of more than $37,600.

The shoot included delicious donations of fresh-from-Florida watermelon by Futch Farms and Fruit Pearls by CitraPac. Our shooters thirst was quenched with assorted juices donated by Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice and Everglades Farm Equipment satisfied the guests’ sweet tooth with homemade ice cream. Quail Creek Plantation provided the participants with a delicious BBQ lunch as winners were awarded their plaques and raffle item tickets were drawn.

The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, sponsored by US Acute Care Solutions, won First Place Highest Overall Team, Everglades Farm Equipment won Second Place Highest Overall Team, Lynn Hartzell won Highest Overall Female, Andy Morris won Highest Overall Male and Molly Elliot won Highest Overall Junior.

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Florida Hospital Heartland President/CEO Randy Surber

Clay Shoot Major Sponsor Representative Cary Pigman

Clay Shoot Major Sponsors, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co.

Clay Shoot Major Sponsors: Brasfield & Gorrie, MidFlorida Credit Union and Peggy Scott & Family.

Clay Shoot Team Sponsor, Gun Powder and Lace

Homemade Ice Cream donated by Everglades Farm Equipment and Danny Reynolds

June July 2018

Major Sponsor Dinner with Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Brasfield & Gorrie and Florida Hospital CEO Randy & Jo Surber

Enjoying the evening (L-R): David Jahna, Lisa Jarrett and Cheryl Jahna

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Desoto County

Hardee County

june

july

Antique Fair of Arcadia

Independence Day Fireworks Dusk | Pioneer Park | Zolfo Springs

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8 am – 3 pm | Historic Downtown Arcadia

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Antique Fair of Arcadia

8 am – 3 pm | Historic Downtown Arcadia

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Salute to Summer

Visit Main Street Wauchula for details

13 - aug.10

Downtown Scout Club

Visit Main Street Wauchula for details

Highlands County

july

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Arsenic & Old Lace

Highlands Little Theatre | Sebring www.HighlandsLittleTheatre.org for show times

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5pm – 9:30pm | Sun ‘n Lakes | Sebring

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9pm | Lake June | Lake Placid

City Pier Beach | Sebring Visit Heartlandtri.org for more info.

Fireworks Over Lake June Fireworks

9pm | City Beach Pier | Sebring

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Creative Kids Camp

Heartland Triathlon

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28th Annual Caladium Festival Stuart Park | Lake Placid

Highlands Art League | Sebring

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Fireworks Over Lake June

9pm | Lake June | Lake Placid

Event listings subject to change. For more information about an event, please contact event organization.

Okeechobee County

Polk County

june

june

4-H Summer Camps

Food Truck Rally

4-30

(continues through July 27) www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/home for more info

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Ties & Tiaras (A Father/Daughter Dance)

Presented by B.R.A.T. Club 6 pm - 9 pm | Freshman Campus | Okeechobee

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Florida Bass Federation Fishing Tournament 7 am | C. Scott Driver Park| Okeechobee

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Hamrick Butterfly Sculpture Presentation

Okeechobee Main Street Public Art Project 4 pm |Flager Park #6 | Okeechobee www.okeechobeemainstreet.org for more info

july 1-27

4-H Summer Camps

(continuation from June 30) www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/home for more info

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6 pm – 9 pm | Downtown | Lakeland

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Friday Fest

6 pm – 9 pm | Main Street | Bartow

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Reggae and Rum

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EVENTS CALENDAR June | July

Winter Haven www.mainstreetwh.com for more info.

july 4

Thunder on the Ridge

3 pm – 9 pm | Lake Eva Park | Haines City

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First Friday

6 pm – 9 pm | Downtown | Lakeland

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Lakeland Boat Show

10 am | The Lakeland Center | Lakeland

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4th of July Celebration

Hosted by the Okeechobee Fraternal Order of Police Gates open at 5 pm | Agri-Civic Center | Okeechobee

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Art & Wine on Park Street

Presented by Okeechobee Main Street 4 pm - 7:30 | Park Street | Okeechobee

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Florida Deer & Turkey Expo RP Funding Center | Lakeland

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The Fancy Flea: Down on the Farm RP Funding Center | Lakeland

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