06.19.14 Plant City Times & Observer's 2014 Summer Bucket List

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST Michael Eng

Sure, all the fun of summer season, typically, is reserved for the kids.

Two-plus months out of school, combined with long, warm and sunny days, adds up to plenty of play time and none of the homework.

But, that doesn’t mean the adults can’t have some fun, too.

We are thrilled to present to you the 2014 edition of our Summer Bucket List.

Inside, you’ll find our guide is packed with options for summer family fun. You’ll also find some items that often go overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

When was the last time

you had a full checkup at the doctor? Do you need to create a household budget? And what about planning for the future?

This summer, why not take the time not only to enjoy yourself and your loved ones but also check off some of these important items?

We hope you keep this magazine throughout the season as a guide to a complete, fun-filled and productive summer.

CELEBRATE IN SONG The Plant City Community Chorale will host a free concert, titled “A Tribute to our 1 Heroes,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 404 W. Reynolds St. In addition to honoring our veterans,

including four who will be recognized on-stage, PCCC will perform a medley of all the service branches’ anthems, called “The Pride of America.”

Guests can expect to hear a number of patriotic songs, including “God Bless America,” “Stars and

Stripes Forever” and more. Tickets can be purchased from any PCCC member, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce or online at the chorale’s website, pccommunitychorale. com.

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This summer, why not soak in all the Florida sun while honing your grill skills? Be the outdoor master chef of your neighborhood 2 with mouthwatering steaks, burgers and veggies.

The Hay Exchange (4950 U.S. 92 W.; (813) 7545405) stocks a wide variety of summertime supplies, including The Big Green Egg, the ultimate outdoor cooking contraption.

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INDULGE IN HEALTH MATTERS A SWEET TREAT

Summer just wouldn’t be summer without a few frozen treats to cool you off. And even though Plant City technically is the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, thanks to such 3 businesses as Parkesdale Farm Market (3702 W. Baker St.; (813) 752-0502), you can enjoy the community’s famous fruit all year long. Strawberry fans from throughout the country and world have visited Parkesdale to sample one of its strawberry milkshakes. The delectable concoction even has garnered praise from President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush, and the Food Network’s Alton Brown named it the Best Drinkable Dessert.

Everyone hates going to the doctor, but there is no better time than the present to have a full health assessment completed. If you 4 haven’t done so in a while, make an appointment for an annual physical exam.

Brandon Regional Hospital (3065 James L. Redman Parkway;

(813) 681-5551); South Florida Baptist Hospital (301 N. Alexander St.; (813) 757-1200); JSA Medical Group (1001 E. Baker St., Suite 400; (813) 708-0164); Specialist Doctors’ Group (1910 W. Reynolds St.; (813) 754-4980); and Pinnacle Cardiovascular Associates (1601 W.

Reynolds St., Suite 102; (813) 413-1455) all are here to serve the community.

WAGE A FUTURISTIC WAR Brandon’s Ice Sports Forum (10222 Elizabeth Place, Brandon; (813) 684-7825) 5 isn’t only for ice skaters and hockey players. The forum’s new LaserStrike arena

is capable of hosting 30 players at the same time.

Those who enlist in futuristic combat will do so armed with Lasertron’s state-ofthe-art LT-11 laser tag

equipment. Battles take place amid swirling fog and pulsating music.

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Plant City once again will illuminate the skies with patriotic pride at its annual July 4 Celebration.

Coordinated by the City of Plant City Recreation & Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival, the celebration takes 6 place beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Plant City Stadium, 1810 East Park Road. Various activities will be available on the stadium turf, including inflatables, face painting, balloon art, corn hole, bean-bag toss, rock-climbing wall and Bungee jumping. The 20-minute fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. Admission to the event is free; parking costs $5 per car.

ANNUAL EUS Yard Sale When: Time: Where:

Sat., July 12 and 19, 2014 7am – 1pm 105 Baker Street, Plant City, FL 33563

Donations and volunteer help needed for Yard Sal Sale.

Please drop off at our office your gently used treasures on a Tuesday morning in June or early July.

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FAST AND EXPAND YOUR CASTLE FURIOUS

Of course, summer just isn’t summer without making a big splash! At 7 McCormick’s Waterski, Wakeboard and Cable Park (2020 McCormick Lakes Way, Seffner; (813) 681-4441), guests can enjoy a variety of wet and wild activities.

Fathers: Why not take your sons out to the park for a few wakeboarding lessons? The facility offers lessons for newbies, a kids summer camp and more. For more, visit skimccormick.com.

Feeling a bit cramped in your home? Take some time to investigate options of expanding. T. Clayton Jenkins Construction Co. Inc. (109 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; (813) 752-4449)

is celebrating is 25th anniversary this year and offers a varsity of 8 services, including new builds, restoration and more. If you’re just looking to spruce up your own home, call Home Roof Cleaning of Central

Florida (5717 Hebron Lane, Lakeland; (863) 6481184). You’ll be amazed at how much a clean roof can change the curb appeal of your home. And, if you’re looking for new digs entirely, call City Properties (110 E. Reynolds St., Suite 200; (813) 752-5262).

HAVE A LITTLE FAITH Evangelical University and Seminary Biblical Leadership Institute (105 E. Baker St.; (813) 659-1903) celebrated recently its seventh 9 anniversary. Former pastor of Plant City’s First Baptist Church, Dr. Ron Churchill, along with Bob Westlake and Les Keylock,

launched the school to help pastors at smaller churches deepen their spiritual knowledge and give others a chance to learn more about the Christian faith. To help continue its mission, the school will host its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and

19, at the campus, 105 East Baker St. The school needs gently used items for the sale. Items can be donated on Tuesday mornings, or donors can call (813) 659-1903 to make other arrangements.

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We provide emergency assistance and connect people with available resources.

Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm

print • commercials tv/film • musicians dancers • voice overs Contact Taylor at 813.365.0302 or tbaker@freshpickedtalent.com for more information.

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It is never too early — or late — to evaluate your finances. Many Plant City financial institutions, including MidFlorida Credit Union (2903 James L. Redman Parkway; (866) 913-3733); Sunshine State Federal Savings (102 W. Baker St.; (813) 752-6193); Platinum Bank (1804 James L. Redman Parkway; 10 (813) 659-1234); Florida Traditions Bank (1907 James L. Redman Parkway; (813) 752-8800); and CenterState Bank (305 S. Wheeler St.; (813) 7592265) can help you with a myriad of savings and loan programs.

Financial planners, including Allen & Company (Chad Jones: 1401 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland; (863) 616-6054); Cameron Financial Management (110 W. Reynolds St., Suite 109; (813) 759-8485); and Sedita Kilton Life & Wealth Management (104 N. Evers St., Suite 202; (813) 752-4197) can help you create a financial strategy plan.

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BE DISCOVERED Do you want to dip your toe in the entertainment industry but don’t have movie-star looks or Hollywoodcaliber acting chops?

11 The entertainment industry needs more people just like you! Plant City’s Fresh Picked Talent (110 W. Reynolds St., Suite 107; (813) 365-0302) is

always searching for new faces, and founder Yvonne Fry says there is an ongoing need for “regular” people in the entertainment industry.

So, this summer, get out there, get in front of the camera and get discovered!

FORMAL TRAINING Martial arts are the perfect way not only to exercise your body but also your mind. Chris Welbon Karate Clubs (602 S. Collins St., Suite 3; (813) offers 12 752-9800) classes for young children to adults.

Youngsters ages 4 to 12 can enroll in the Summer

Karate Camp, which will be held July 14 to 18. The camp will feature karate training, stranger defense, bully defense, a bowling field trip, games and much more.

HELP SOMEONE IN NEED Sure, summer is the season for long, lazy days lounging by the pool. But, why not do some good with that free time? There are many organizations that could use a helping hand, including the Bing Rooming House

Museum (205 S. Allen St.; (813) 757-6760); Boys & Girls Clubs (901 S. Waller St.; (813) 707-8490); Lighthouse 13 Ministries (2410 W. Baker St.; (863) 6874076); Meals On Wheels (203 N. Thomas St.; (813)

754-9932); Plant City Arts Council (plantcityarts.com); Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City (304 N. Collins St.; (813) 759-0886); and the United Food Bank of Plant City (702 E. Alsobrook St.; (813) 7640625).

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON Plant City’s community theater, Plant City Entertainment (101 N. Thomas St.; (813 14 677-8045) has big plans for this summer.

The theater will produce “Legally Blonde The Musical” beginning July 18. Then,

kids will take the stage for “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” Aug. 8 to 10 and 16 to 17. Advanced tickets are available at Hardee’s Fashions (1501 N. Wheeler St., Plant City, (813) 7544929). For more, visit pceinc.com.

ROUGH IT electricity and a fire ring.

Restrooms, showers and an RV dump station are available. The park has many activities that include a 3.25mile bridle path for equestrian use, a boat ramp, fishing and a paved road for bicycling and inline skating.

RAILROAD REVIVAL The Robert Willaford Railroad Museum at the Plant City Union Depot (corner of Drane and Palmer streets; (813) 754-7045 or (813) 754-3707), features more than $200,000 in train memorabilia, including the popular 1963 caboose Willaford rescued from a Waycross, Ga., scrapyard. Trainspotters will love the view from

the top of the two-story viewing platform. The 16 original depot was built in 1908 and 1909 by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Railroads. Even after the merger of the two railroads into the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad in 1967, Plant City Union Depot continued to operate until 1971.

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With the warm summer weather, camping is an activity to get out there and enjoy the great outdoors.

There are many options for camping 15 around Tampa Bay, including one right here in Plant City. Edward Medard Park (6140 Edward Medard Parkway; (813) 7573802) offers no-reservation camping for a fee. There are 40 campsites situated for RV, tents and groups. All campsites are full service and include a table, water,

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If you like animals, you’ll love giving the puppies at Southeastern Guide Dogs (4210 77th St. E., Palmetto; (941) 7295665) a little love with its Puppy Hugging program. When you arrive on the Palmetto campus to hug puppies, you are helping them achieve the ultimate level of socialization needed for world-class guide dogs. Later, they will learn to focus on their job despite the distractions, but early on, these fun sessions 17 help them prepare for life as a guide dog. Hours are from 9 to 9:30 a.m. or 10 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Cost is $5 per session. To make a reservation for the program, visit guidedogs.org/activities/ hug-a-puppy.

With Busch Gardens (300 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa; (888) 800-5447) so close, most Plant 18 City residents already have been to the Tampa amusement park. But how many have accepted the ultimate challenge — to

ride all the roller coasters?

There are six adult coasters at the park, which will make for a rip-roaring time. The newest one — Cheetah Hunt — is a triple launch coaster that imitates the movement of a hunting cheetah and is the longest thrill ride at the park.

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If you were one of the many Plant City residents who enjoyed last month’s Food Truck Round Up, you can rejoice: it’s now going to be a regular event.

Reception to the May 16 Food 19 Truck Round Up was so positive that Plant City Special Events Manager Deanna Hurley says the event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. the third Friday of each month, in McCall Park, Historic Downtown Plant City. The inaugural event featured all kinds of different food

items, such as ice cream, alligator meat, sausages, barbecue and the fanciest grilled cheese sandwich around — brie served between a ciabatta bun. Summer dates are June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15.

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TAKE TO THE SKIES are also fascinating exhibits to check out, such as the Howard Hughes Aviation Collection, Tuskegee Airmen, Women in Aviation and Rocketry and Space. You also can watch volunteers work at the Buehler Restoration Skills Center. And, if you’re looking for something a little more hands-on, you can always hop into one of the flight simulators.

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activities. At Kids in Charge!, youngsters can learn about physics, friction and more at Slippery Science. They also can go through astronaut training at Mission: Moonbase and even learn to live in a lunar colony.

Guests also can ride the High Wire Bike over a 98-foot-long steel cable suspended 30 feet above ground.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME

Your best bet for catching some minor-league action without the hassle of Tampa traffic is to go east for the 22 Lakeland Flying Tigers (Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland).

The ballpark offers a number of deals that will save

you money. Sundays are the team’s Family Fun Day, which includes free admission for kids age 14 and under and the opportunity to run the bases following the action.

If you’re looking for some gridiron action, take the family out to see the Tampa Bay Storm, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Call (800) 745-3000 for tickets.

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Everyone loves to watch science in action, and the Museum of Science & Industry 21 (4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa; (813) 987-6000) is the place to go if you want to get your fix this summer. The 400,000-squarefoot building offers 450 hands-on

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Although the annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo takes place in April, there are still plenty of reasons to check out the Florida Air Museum (4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland; (863) 64420 2431) this summer.

Guests of all ages can find something to enjoy at the museum, which boasts a collection of planes and engines dating from World War I to the present. There

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With a mix of famous staples and new eateries opening each month, Plant City’s restaurant roster is chock full of excellent dining options. From homestyle Southern cookin’ 23 and barbecue to authentic Mexican and Japanese cuisine, Plant City eateries offer something for every palate. Wasabi Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar (203 W. Alexander St.; (813) 754-8866) is the perfect place to host a summer get-together, while ABC Pizza (114 N. Alexander St.; (813) 752-5146) is one of the community’s favorite pizzerias. If you’re looking for some fun, try Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill (106 E. S.R. 60; (813) 7374444), which offers line-dancing lessons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday.

Have you ever wanted to wrestle an alligator? What about zip line over an alligator breeding marsh?

At Gatorland (14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; (800) 393-5297), you can do both — and much more.

Whether you’re

participating in the Trainer for the Day program 24 or just browsing rare exhibits like the leucistic white alligators, the excitement is sure to take a bite out of your summer. For a complete list of prices and tours, visit gatorland.com.

JUMP AROUND

Remember those summer days when you spent hours jumping and doing flips on a trampoline?

Relive your childhood in a new way at Boing! Jump Center (624 Ware Blvd., Tampa; (813) 341-4897).

This isn’t the trampoline in your parents back yard. Guests get to defy gravity in a 25 giant trampoline arena, where the floors and walls are trampolines. From free jump to dodge ball to Boing!Robics, this is something fun for the young and the young at heart.

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CATCH A MAKE A FRISBEE FLY LIVE SHOW

The sweet songs of summer are making their way to stages throughout Plant City. Live music in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World ranges from rock bands, acoustic soloists, soul, country and more. live music venues 26 Local include Keel and Curley Winery (5210 W. Thonotosassa Road; (813) 752-9100); Krazy Kup (1010 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd.; (813) 752-1220); Rail Ale Pub (103 N. Palmer St.; (813) 754-8950); O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant (1701 S. Alexander St.; (813) 764-8818; and Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill (106 E. S.R. 60; (813) 737-4444).

Tired of playing the same old golf game at the same old courses? Try picking up disc golf this summer as a way to freshen things up. The sport 27 itself was popularized in the 1960s but may have been invented as early as 1900. Today, it’s played in more than 40 countries around the world. If you know the rules of golf, then

you don’t need much of a primer for disc golf — the rulebooks are quite similar. If not, you might want to head to the Professional Disc Golf Association’s website — pdga.com — and check out the Official Rules of Disc Golf. Plant City’s own Edward Medard Park (6140 Edward Medard Parkway) is your best bet for playing locally, with a 3.76/5 rating on DGCourseReview.com.

WALK THE DINOSAUR Experience the Jurassic period with a trip to Plant City’s own Dinosaur World (5145 Harvey Tew Road; (813) 71728 9865). The park features more than 200 life-sized dinosaur statues. The 20-acre property provides an

opportunity to walk serene trails and picnic, and a bone-excavation exhibit gives children a chance to dig for fossils. The museum features fossil exhibits and an animatronic stage and also can host birthday parties.

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GROW YOUR MIND

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Your kids may not want to play outside every day this summer.

Why not stimulate their brains on one of those days? The Glazer Children’s Museum (110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa; (813) 443-3861) boasts more than 170 “interactivities” designed for

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Summer is the perfect time to tackle some of those tasks that you’ve been putting off for months or even years.

Making plans now for later in life can alleviate pain and stress for your spouse, children and extended family members. Consider a 30 life insurance policy, available through companies such as Poppell Insurance (503 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; (813-752-4155); and State Farm Insurance (Courtney Paat: 1805 James L. Redman

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critical thinking. Kids can design cities, perform plays, draw with light, fight fires, create electricity, explore 29 islands and much more.

The museum offers summer camps, birthday parties and special exhibits on certain days.

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708 W. Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd.

708 W. Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd.

708 W. Dr. M. L. King Jr. 708 W. Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd.

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Plant Plant City, City, FL FL 33563 33563 Plant City, FL 33563

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We honor all existing pre-need funeral arrangements.

We honor all existing pre-need funeral arrangements.