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SATURDAY~JULY 12TH~9AM TO 2PM

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Celebrate the delicious world of tropical fruit at Fruit Fest on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The festival includes expert horticulture lectures, live music, fruit sampling and small plates, margarita bar, plant vendors, and more. Fruit Fest is included in general admission. Fruit Sampling, small plates, and beverages require the purchase of Bok Bucks.

AN EDIBLE EDUCATION

Festival attendees can learn more about edible plant production and how to create a sustainable home food forest. All lectures are included in general admission and will be hosted in the Visitor Center Theater.

9 A.M.- 9:45 A.M.

JOSH JAMISON OF CODY COVE FARM

Fast-Growing Fruits for the Florida Home Garden

Learn about important fruiting species that thrive in many Florida home garden settings.

10 A.M.- 10:45 A.M.

TAYLOR WALKER OF BOK TOWER GARDENS

Growing Subtropical Fruits in Central Florida

Bok Tower Gardens Horticulture Manager and fruit aficionado Taylor

Walker will intro duce you to some fruiting species that can be grown in Florida.

11 A.M.- 11:45 A.M.

RALEIGH BARNES OF THIRD INSIGHT DESIGN

Edible Landscape Design

Learn how to create an attractive landscape using colorful fruits and beautiful foliage.

CHILL OUT WITH LIVE MUSIC

The Caribbean Crew Steel Drum Band

the Blue Palmetto Cafe Terrace from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This central Florida musical group is the winner of six national awards and performs a variety of steel drum favorites, including reggae, calypso, soca, and dancehall.

The island melodies will continue with solo steel drum performers from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

FLIP OUT FOR FRESH FRUIT

Sample some of Florida's finest fruits carefully curated by Taylor Walker and

sourced from local farms. The sampling will occur from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy samples of dragon fruit, mangoes, mamey, sapodilla, jackfruit, longans, and lychees. All fruit samples are $1 Bok Buck per serving.

SPECTACULAR SMALL PLATES AND MARGARITA BAR

Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic array of small plate creations crafted by Bok Tower Gardens' Chef Matt Fulwood and the Blue Palmetto Cafe team. Small plates are $4 Bok Bucks per serving and served from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The small plate menu includes the following:

Deluxe Tropical Fruit Cup

Enjoy fresh tropical fruit flavors dusted with Tajin (chili lime seasoning) and drizzled with Chamoy (spicy dried fruit and chili paste).

Curried Shrimp over Coconut Jasmine Rice

Delicious fried shrimp topped with an island curry sauce, roasted chickpeas, and

tomato chutney over fragrant jasmine coconut rice

Pork Tinga Poblano Tacos with Chorizo or Braised Jackfruit Tacos

Slowly simmered pork and chorizo sausage or jackfruit in a fresh tomato broth with adobo and topped with a sweet mango salsa.

Jerk Chicken Slider with Peach and Avocado Salsa

Zesty chicken thighs dusted with Caribbean Jerk Seasoning atop a Hawaiian roll and topped with Peach and Avocado Salsa and Jerk Aioli.

Watermelon Salad

Fresh watermelon and cucumber with tangy feta cheese

Fruit Fest Margarita Bar

fueled by Noble Micks

Mango Coconut Margarita

Passion Fruit Margarita

Watermelon Mint Margarita

Strawberry Margarita

Margaritas are $7 Bok Bucks per serving, over 21 years of age

Iced Tea and Lemonade

Freshly Brewed Passion Fruit Black Tea

Freshly Brewed Pineapple Turmeric

Ginger Green Tea

Blackberry Lemonade

Tea and lemonade are $2 Bok Bucks per serving

Create A Food Forest at Home

Shop from four top plant vendors and create a sustainable edible garden. Plant vendors will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Plant vendors include the following:

Third Insight Design

Featuring subtropical and tropical fruiting plants and other useful plants for the home garden.

Food Forest Finds

Featuring mulberry, peanut butter fruit, white sapote, Barbados cherry, elderberry, shampoo ginger, perennial cucumber, and blackberry jam fruit.

Cody Cove Farm

Offering a mix of edible plants well adapted to Florida conditions, including fruits, vegetables, root crops, leafy greens, and more.

Hartley Farms

Specializing in citrus and special trees

The Fruit Festival is sponsored in part by Visit Central Florida.

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Jthe 2nd Annual Burger Week event! From classic cheeseburgers to inventive gourmet creations, local eateries are gearing up to showcase their best burger offerings. Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a week-long celebration of all things burger, with each restaurant putting its

Polk County’s Burger Week aims to not only tantalize taste buds but also to support our up and coming vibrant culinary scene. With special deals and the opportunity to explore new flavors, this event is sure to be a hit with foodies and burger enthusiasts alike.

the 27th at dozens of restaurants throughout Polk County. At each participating restaurant, you will find either:

A SPECIAL PRICE ON A BURGER MEAL

An exclusive hamburger experience featuring a burger creation you haven’t seen before.

THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS

4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE

Brisket Burger: Chargrilled burger topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and 4R special sauce.

ADLER’S RESTAURANT

The All In Burger- Two patties, mayo, bbq sauce, bacon, pineapple, onions, jalapenos, pepper jack, American, and cheddar cheese $14.

ANDY'S IGLOO DRIVE-IN

Try our juicy 1/3 pound Steakette Cheeseburger with grilled onions and mushrooms and topped with one of our crispy onion rings. Served with fries and slaw for $9.95.

ANGEL'S KITCHEN MEXICAN FOOD!

Angel’s Beef style, bacon, hotdog, Mexican mayo, tomato, jalapenos and lettuce $8.

ARCIES TIENDA Y TAQUERIA CONVENIENCE STORE

Hamburguesa Callejero (Mexican Street Burger) on bun or tortilla , topped with ham, bacon, hot dog, lettuce, tomato ,onion, cilantro, jalapeno and cheese. Side of chips topped with Valentina salsa with Medium Fountain drink or Agua Fresca $14.99.

ARIA STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT

Please note, this offer is only valid at Vitrum Lounge.

BEEF 'O' BRADY'S RESTAURANT

BBQ Pulled Pork Mac N Cheese

$15.99- Angus patty with American cheese, smoked bacon, pulled pork, bbq sauce, and 3 cheese mac and cheese with free soda or tea.

BIG TOM'S DINER

Southwest burger - Our original 1/2lb burger with cheddar cheese chipotle aioli tortilla strips lettuce and tomato, $9.99. Includes fries and slaw.

BRAKE BURGER GARAGE

Beer Cheese Pretzel Burger w/ waffle fries $13.99 - (2) 1/2 lb. fresh angus beef patties, applewood smoked bacon, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, beer cheese, pretzel bun.

BURGER 21 - LAKELAND RESTAURANT

$11.99 Pops Burger: Angus beef patty, sweet-tea caramelized onions, cheddar, sriracha, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, toasted brioche bun.

BURGER BUNKER

"Peter Pan Burger"—it's a double steak patty, cheese, hickory smoked bacon, and peanut butter on a toasted brioche bun. $9.50 for the Burger or $13.50 for combo with fry and drink.

CHARM CITY SEAFOOD

Australian wagyu beef burger with million dollar bacon for $22.

MORE PARTICIPANTS

DOG DAYZ CAFE

CAFE

Jerk BBQ Burger - Grass fed beef patty, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, American Cheese, Crispy Onions and a Side of Sweet Potato Fries, and a small side of Greens and Tomato - $13.50. Also, we will be offering a vegan patty if they would like.

DELECTABLE DELIGHTS

Classic All-American Burger: Chocolate chunk soft cookie buns with award-winning old fashioned vanilla ice cream rolled in chocolate chips $5. Sliders: Waffle cone bun with choice of any ice cream flavor, plus choice of any condiment (hot fudge, caramel, marshmallow, chocolate syrup) 3/$12.99.

FLORIDA FRUIT CUPS MEAL TAKEAWAY

Classic American Burger (Comes w/mayo, onions, tomato, lettuce cheese, Served w/chips and a fruit refresher beverage) & Fuego Burger (Comes w/chipotle mayo, tomato, lettuce, cheese, grilled onions & grilled jalapeños, Served w/chips and a fruit refresher beverage).

FRESCOS SOUTHERN KITCHEN BAR & RESTAURANT

Sunny Morning Burger- 8 oz patty with fried pepper bacon, sunny side up egg, American cheese and remoulade sauce for $16.

FROSTPROOF BBQ COMPANY

Smoked Hot Pepper Bacon Jam Burger- smoked ground beef patty, hot pepper bacon jam, smoked gouda and french fried onions on a toasted bun. Comes with 2 sides for $9.99.

GARDEN BISTRO RESTAURANT

Beer Cheese bacon burger on a pretzel bun.

GOOD THYME RESTAURANT

Bacon Cheeseburger Salad featuring fresh greens, tomatoes, sweet heat pickles, crispy bacon, cheddar, red onions, and seasoned beef topped with a zesty Good Thyme Secret Burger Sauce dressing.

GOURMET GOODIES BAKE SHOP BAKERY

Cheeseburger Flatbread. Burger Week Special price $10.

HAPPENINGS SPORTS PUB

Greek Tirokafteri Angus Burger, stacked to perfection with house made Mediterranean Tirokafteri spread, Kalamata relish, Tzatziki sauce, lettuce and tomato. Serve with House Seasoned fries $16

LOUISE'S KITCHEN

Troi banging burger- Prime steak patty, gruyere, caramelized onion jam, arugula, roasted garlic peppercorn aioli, on a pretzel bun.

LOVEBIRD ALMOST FAMOUS CHICKEN

LUCILLE'S AMERICAN CAFE RESTAURANT

Mac N' Cheese Burger- Half Pound Choice Angus Burger topped with Applewood Bacon, Homemade Mac & Cheese, Cheddar, Homemade Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato Served with French Fries $16.99.

MORE PARTICIPANTS

MARIA PETIT FOOD BOUTIQUE

Turkey Burger with spreadable cheese, bacon, arugula and guava glaze & Gourmet Burger with Wagyu beef, himeji, caramelized onions, spread cheese and gouda cheese. Both are $12.

MARITIME RESTAURANT

MITCHELL'S COFFEE HOUSE CAFE

Mitchell's Cowboy Burger- 1/4 lb. grilled hamburger topped with pepper-jack cheese, pickled jalapeno pepper slices, crunchy onion straws, lettuce, tomato, and a creamy BBQ sauce $13.

MISTER FISH RESTAURANT

Famous Mister Burger Basket with fries and coleslaw, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and mustard. Free drink with purchase of this meal, excluding lemonade $14.99.

MOOTOWN SCOOPS STORE

Croque glacé- Our version of a dessert burger! Warm, buttery brioche pressed around your favorite scoop of ice cream, choice of syrup and powdered sugar $6.

MULLIGAN'S SPORTS

BAR & GRILL

TOW BURGER: 1/2lb. burger on a toasted ciabatta bun, topped with pepper jack cheese, caramelized red onions, bacon, arugula, sliced tomato, and a garlic aioli. This burger is served with a side of your choice, along with a non-alcoholic beverage for just $13.50.

OUR NOIRE KITCHEN

Garlic Parmesan Burger with a brisket patty, garlic Parmesan spread, cheese and potato stix on a toasted brioche bun. It will come with one side for $16 and we will have it at Grove Roots on the 18th from 5 PM-9 PM.

PALACE PIZZA RESTAURANT

Get ready for a flavor explosion! Introducing our Burger Pizza - A mashup of your favorite burger toppings on a bed of creamy white mozzarella sauce. Topping includes: savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Available for Single Slice: $4.95 or Whole Pie: $32.95.

POLK CITY BBQ COMPANY

4.5Smoked Hot Pepper Bacon Jam Burger- smoked ground beef patty, hot pepper bacon jam, smoked gouda and French fries onions on a toasted bun. Comes with 2 sides for $9.99.

S&L RESTAURANT

4.6“Mango Explosion” BurgerSmashed patty with onion strings and then drizzled with mango habanero sauce to give it that sweet heat flavor. Topped off with provolone cheese. $10, includes fries and a drink.

SAUVAGE

Truffle Shuffle: Prime rib steak patty, truffle aioli, arugula, sauteed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, portobello), crispy onions.

SMITH'S AMERICAN TAVERN

Jalapeño Popper Burger, stuffed with jalapeños, bacon and cream cheese. Topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and zesty ranch on a brioche bun. Served with a classic side - fries, zucchini and squash, Mac and cheese or steamed broccoli $18.

SORA EATERY

The Shokunin Smash- Premium Wagyu Beef on a bed of onions caramelized in miso butter, topped with mozzarella, sweet & spicy Yuzu Kosho slaw, Japanese style pickles, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun $15.99.

TERRACE GRILLE LAKELAND

Swan City Smash- Make your way to the Terrace Grille and sink your teeth into the Swan City Smash! Two 3oz beef smash patties, house sauce, American cheese, dill pickles, and griddled onions on a Martin’s Potato Roll — all for just $10. It’s everything you’re looking for in a bold, juicy burger.

THE BRACK SHACK BAR AND GRILL

Brax’s Bourbon Bacon Burger Basket- Two angus patties with yellow and white American cheese, grilled onions, bacon, and house bourbon sauce. Comes with a free 20 oz fountain drink. $13.49

THE PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL

lazin' Summer Burger- Sink your teeth into a juicy angus beef patty seared to perfection on our open flamed grill. We layer on crumbled feta cheese, crisp spring mix, cool cucumber, sweet sliced strawberries and crunchy pralines and drizzled with rich balsamic glaze and a splash of raspberry walnut vinaigrette for that perfect sweet-savory finish.

WILD DOGS

The Wild Dog Burger—our house

favorite reimagined! A juicy beef patty piled high with bacon, mozzarella, potato sticks, pickled onions, sweet plantain, green onions, wild garlic sauce, mayo-ketchup, and a quail egg on a brioche bun. $13.99 or $15.99 with beef-tallow fries.

ZEST BAR AND GRILL BAR

Sleepyhead Burger. A Half Pound Brisket Short rib burger with Ham, Cheese, Hollandaise and a Fried Egg.

• The first staplers were invented in the 18th century for King Louis XV of France, though the word “stapler” wasn’t commonly used until 1901. These early devices were cumbersome and often required force to operate, with some even needing a hammer or mallet.

• Animals with smaller bodies and faster metabolism see in slow motion.

• Occupational therapy techniques date to 100 B.C., when a Greek physician named Asclepiades used them to treat mental illness.

• The tradition of playing loud music at an Irish wake originated with the belief that it would ward off evil spirits. Wakes also provided the opportunity to watch over the deceased to see if they would awaken.

• The Firefox logo isn’t a fox, but a red panda.

• If your hat falls off during a tennis match, your opponent has

the option to declare it a “hindrance” and redo the stroke.

• The temperature of a shooting star is around 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

• In 2019, a British woman married her dog. Her motive? After four failed engagements, 220 dates and a general range of unsatisfying experiences in the search for Mr. Right, she had given up on men but felt she and her dog had saved each other.

• “Crab mentality” refers to the “If I can’t have it, neither can you” line of thinking, due to the fact that when a crab in a bucket attempts to escape, its fellow crabs pull it down.

• Trypophobia is the fear of closely packed holes.

• A flute is technically any open tube that one blows into to produce sound -- even, for example, an empty Coke bottle!

America’s Not Great, But It Can Be!

In the first episode of the 2012 HBO drama “The Newsroom”, news anchor Will McAvoy is asked by a college student, “Why America is the greatest country in the world?”

His answer: it’s not.

“There is no evidence,” he tells her, “to support the statement that we are the greatest country in the world.”

Will then rattles off a list of statistics revealing how America lags behind other developed countries. America ranks 7th in literacy, 27th in math, 22nd in science, 49th in life expectancy, 178th in infant mortality, 3rd in median household income, 4th in labor force, and 4th in exports.

America, he argues, leads the world in only three categories: number of incarcerated citizens per capita, number of adults who believe angels are real, and defense spending, as its military spends more than the next 26 countries combined—25 of whom are allies!

“When you ask what makes us the greatest country in the world,” he tells her. “I don’t know what the f*** you’re talking about.”

great and hoped it would be made “great again” under this current presidential administration.

But, like Will, I’m left wondering why anyone would assume America is “great.” How can anyone call this country “great” when it has done so many less-than-great things? Things which, had they happened in any other country, would get it denounced as a tin-pot dictatorship.

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female goat called?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the town in “Gilmore Girls”?

3. GEOGRAPHY: How many states does the Appalachian Trail cross?

4. MOVIES: Which actress voices the character Jessie in “Toy Story 2”?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What is believed to have caused President Zachary Taylor’s death?

6. ANATOMY: What is the most abundant protein in the human body?

7. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a hexagon have?

8. LITERATURE: Serial killer Hannibal Lecter first appears in which novel?

9. ASTRONOMY: What are planets outside our solar system called?

10. MUSIC: Who was the first women inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Aretha Franklin

However, Will ends his speech on a positive note. He mentions how America has accomplished great things and still has the potential to achieve greatness.

“America is not the greatest country in the world anymore,” he says. “But it can be.”

***

I write this column only a few days before the 4th of July, and by the time this magazine is published, the holiday will most likely have passed.

Most Americans would have celebrated the holiday as they usually do every year: grilling hot dogs, watching fireworks, and wearing their reddest, whitest, and bluest outfits. Most of them would have spent that holiday thinking, like that naive college student, that America is the greatest country in the world. Others would have reminisced on how America was once

Our current president was charged and convicted on 34 felony counts. In a just and fair political system, being a convicted felon would have disqualified him from running for public office. Yet not only was he not disqualified, but he won the popular vote and now serves in the highest office in the land. Since then, our president has done many things to dishonor his position. He has allowed a man to be wrongfully deported to a foreign prison without due process. He has defied the Supreme Court by refusing to return that man to America. He has deployed the National Guard to California to crack down on protests. And he has bombed another country without seeking congressional authorization.

Again, if all of this had happened in another country, it would not be considered “great”, and its leader would most certainly not be considered “leader of the free world.”

But, like Will, I remain cautiously optimistic. I know America has accomplished great things. We built great cities. We achieved great milestones. We made great technological advancements. And, most importantly, we were founded on great ideals—most notably, that “all men are created equal.” Sure, we didn’t always live up to those ideals, but we sure strived for them, and that’s what made us great.

America is not the greatest country. But it can be. We just need to do better. The views and opinions expressed in columns are not necessarily the views and opinions of Today & Tonight Magazine or Today & Tonight, Inc.

Stars Hollow.

Cusack.

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JUL 10

Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9pm. (next events: Aug 14, Sept 11)

JUL 12

Fruit Fest at Bok. Discover the delicious world of tropical fruit. Start your morning with excellent plant lectures by leading horticulture experts. The fun continues as you sip, sample, and delight in a bounty of fruits and gourmet dishes from 12-2 pm. During the Fruit Festival, purchase “Bok Bucks” to sample gourmet small plates in the Magnolia Room, a variety of fresh, exotic tropical fruit in the Alexander Discovery Center, and more. Fruit Fest lectures are at 9am, 10 am & 11 am; included in general

admission and are first come / first served. Also enjoy festive steel drums from 11-2 pm. Bok Bucks are required for small plates and samples. Bok Bucks are only available on the day of the event, for purchase at the Visitor Center and Alexander Discovery Center. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-4 pm. Admission is required; included with membership. www.BokTowerGardens.org

JUL 12

Summer Sidewalk Sale. Hosted by Main Street Bartow and the Bartow Chamber of Commerce. Our City-Wide Summer Sidewalk Sale is featuring deep discounts, shop till you drop fever, and patriotic pride from your favorite local businesses. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, a cute outfit, or just want to support your hometown shops, this is your golden opportunity. Sat, 10-3 pm.

JUL 15

Tasty Tuesday + Tunes. Third Tuesday of every month in Munn Park. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants, and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package

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from LDDA. Tues, 4:30-9pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. (next events: Aug 19, Sept 16) https://ldda.square.site/ product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

JUL 18

& 19 – Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Show. Vintage marketplace. Voted one of the top vintage markets. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 9-4 pm. $8 admission includes parking. www. rpfundingcenter.com www. fancyflea.net

JUL 24

& 25 – 2025 Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok. Enjoy free admission on the last Thursday and Friday of the month from May through August. Pre-registration is required. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Thurs & Fri, 8-5 pm. www.boktowergardens.org (next event: Aug 28 & 29)

JUL 26

Lakeland Anime-Fest. An anime collectors’ mecca convention in Lakeland. Striving to be Florida’s best truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings an event that will satisfy all anime fandom! Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 10-5 pm. $20 admission, kids 10 & under free w/adult ticket, additional

kids are $10, parking free. www.rpfundingcenter.com www.lakelandanimefest.com

JUL 26

Back to School Bash. Hosted by Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. Stop by for book bags and school supplies (while supplies last). Child must be present to receive school supplies. Two locations! Northeast District 1100 Dunson Rd, Davenport and Southwest District 4120 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland. Sat, 9-12 pm.

AUG 1

August First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Back To School sponsored by Bartow Ford. Lakeland Moonwalk’s inflatables and games will also be on hand for fun. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9pm. DowntownLKLD. com (next event: Sept 5, Oct 3)

AUG 2

Welcome Center Back to School Bash. Enjoy a great community back-to-school event. Open to residents and visitors, they’ll be giving away backpacks, school supplies, and the chance to have your picture drawn by a caricature artist! Free Backpacks for the first 500 students (child must be present to receive the backpack). Vendors will be on site giving away additional school supplies and other

kid-friendly items. Located Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport. Sat, 9-12 pm.

AUG 8

43rd Annual Pig Roast and Political Mingle. Hosted by the Haines City Chamber of Commerce. The event provides attendees the opportunity to meet and speak with Candidates, includes a fabulous catered dinner, entertainment, a photo booth, Door prizes, Parade of Candidates and more! Located Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City. Fri, 6-9 pm. Tickets $50. (RSVP and Registration REQUIRED by Friday, August 1st! Call the Chamber to be invoiced or for more details: 863-422-3751)

AUG 23

& 24 – Central Florida Collectorfest. Vintage & Modern Toys, Hot Wheels, Retro Gaming, Comics, Artwork & More Pop Culture Goodness! We will have giveaways, raffles, and more. 100+ Tables of lots of cool stuff! 15,000 sq ft of Toys, Games, Comics, Die-Cast, & More! Toys from vintage to modern. Hot Wheels, GI-JOE, Funko, Star Wars, Godzilla, Transformers, Ghostbusters, and more. Plus, My Little Pony, Fisher Price, Barbie, and Strawberry Shortcake are here too. Vintage and modern Atari, Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Sega Genesis and more. And, several comic vendors with graded and raw books to check out. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. Tickets Sat; $15 and Sun; $10. Kids under 12 Free. Free Hot Wheels for Kids under 12! Free parking. https://www. eventeny.com/company/fltoyshows/

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market –Saturdays. An exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details on the F.A.B. program! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8am-2pm; Sept to May and 8am-1pm; Jun & Jul. (closed in August)

Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9am-1pm.

JUL 11

Second Fridays Dixieland Night Market. Come out to Dixieland on the second Friday each month for the latest works from local artists, fashion designers, jewelry makers and more local entrepreneurs. Enjoy dinner under the stars from one of our many food vendors. Then go see the latest art show by Emporium Galleries at Union Hall from 6-8pm. Located at Union Hall, 1023 S FL Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 6-11pm.

JUL

12 & 19 – Summer Kids Market at Munn Park. Downtown Lakeland and Downtown Curb Market are hosting a kids’ market. Come out to support these young entrepreneurs: cottage food items like cookies, cakes, brownies, popcorn, cotton candy, art & jewelry,

fabric crafts (hand sewn or upcycled), cards/paper crafts, crochet/knit, slime, handmade toys, and more. Market Days will be Sat, 9am-1pm. Located Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland. For full details: https://downtownlkld. com/event/kids-market/

JUL

Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net (next event: Aug 10, Sept 14)

JUL 17

Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, crafts and a food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Ave in the parking lot near the new Gillian Fazio mural in downtown Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7pm. (Next Dates: Aug 21, Sept 18)

JUL 18

Bartow Friday Fest. The Bartow Friday Fest is a fun open-air event in Downtown Bartow featuring live music, classic cars and plenty of family fun. This month it’s Magic on Main a holiday themed event. Friday Fest is held the third Friday of every month 6-9pm. (except December; Aug 15, Sept 19). For more info, visit www. mainstreetbartowfl.com

JUL 19

Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Members of the original Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team continue to wow

central Florida audiences, and work to pass on their water-skiing skills to the next generation. Enjoy a free ski show the third Saturday of each month. Bring your blanket or chair. Concessions available. Located on Lake Silver at MLK Jr Park, Winter Haven. Sat, pre-show 4:30pm, ski show 5pm. www. cypressgardensskiteam.com

Concerts & Theatre

JUL 19

Classic Albums Live: Lynyrd Skynyrd. Performing Lynyrd Skynyrd. Note for Note, Cut for Cut. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7:30 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm. Tickets $39-$51. www. rpfundingcenter.com (Next CAL Dates: Aug 22 Bob Marley, Oct 10 Bon Jovi)

AUG 8

Girls Night The Musical. A hilarious and touching musical that follows five friends in their 30s and 40s during a wild girls’ night out reminiscing about the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future while belting out classic anthems. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Doors at 7 pm. Tickets $61-$92. www. rpfundingcenter.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournament

JUL 27

8th Annual Silly Sock

Saturdays Sock Hop. Enjoy Food, Games, Photo Booth, Treats, Raffles Prizes. 50s themed attire encouraged. Also, wear your Silly Socks. Located at Venue 650, 650 6th St SW, Winter Haven. Sun, 3-7 pm. Tickets - $20. www.SillySockSaturdays.com

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Under the Sea at SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium

The latest addition to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

From Visit Central Florida

Welcome to the Theme Park Under the Sea at SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium, where every corner is packed with ocean-sized excitement. Come face-to-fin with incredible stingrays, feel the squishy anemones, and get thrillingly close—but not too close—to our sleek and speedy Blacktip Reef Sharks!

SEA LIFE Florida, the latest addition to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, is officially open, welcoming guests to a one-of-a-kind, kid-friendly aquarium designed to spark curiosity, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the ocean. Located just steps from the entrance to LEGOLAND Florida, this immersive attraction is the first “theme park under the sea,” featuring interactive exhibits, colorful sea creatures, and plenty of surprises around every corner.

What to Expect at SEA LIFE Florida

Inside the new aquarium, visitors can explore a vibrant underwater world filled with more than 150 species and 3,000 sea creatures—from majestic stingrays and playful pufferfish to mesmerizing jellyfish and curious sharks.

One of the main highlights is a 180-degree ocean tunnel that lets little explorers come eye-to-eye with sharks and rays as they glide overhead. It’s an unforgettable,

up-close experience that’s equal parts magical and educational.

But this isn’t just an aquarium—it’s an imaginative underwater journey! Kids can follow sea creatures through a castle, past a haunted house, and even onto a clamshaped Ferris wheel. Every detail is thoughtfully designed with animal well-being and interactive learning in mind, making this a must-visit for families with children ages 2 to 12.

More Than Just Fun—A Mission With Meaning

SEA LIFE Florida is more than a beautiful place to visit—it’s a launchpad for future ocean advocates. Through playful storytelling and immersive experiences, young guests are encouraged to connect with marine life and understand the importance of ocean conservation.

Throughout the aquarium, interactive exhibits and conservation touchpoints share real-world tips on how visitors can make a difference. Plan Your Visit

Guests can explore SEA LIFE Florida with a standalone ticket, bundle admission with LEGOLAND Florida Resort, or add it as an upgrade to their day. Even better? With the limited-time Summer Resort Play Pass, you can pay for a single day and enjoy unlimited visits to LEGOLAND Florida and SEA LIFE

Florida through September 12, 2025! And don’t forget—sustainability is top of mind throughout the Resort. All parks, including SEA LIFE Florida, now offer reusable shopping bags to help reduce single-use plastics.

Why You’ll Love SEA LIFE Florida

Whether you’re a local looking for your next family adventure or visiting Polk County for the first time, SEA LIFE Florida offers an unforgettable experience that blends entertainment and education in the most fun and creative ways. It’s another reason why Central Florida is a must-see destination for

BARS&PUBS

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AUBURNDALE

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

102 W Polk Street (863) 968-0010

Full Liquor Sports Bar

TVs for the Games

Brew Hounds Sports Lounge

318 Havendale Blvd (863) 967-2739

Wed, Trivia 6p

Thu, S.I.N. 20% off Fri, Poker 7p

Pool, Darts, Full Liquor

Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC

Smoke-Free/Outside Patio

Aug 20, Customer Appr Prty

BABSON PARK

Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy (863) 589-5887

Full Liquor

Seafood, Steaks & Burgers

Live Music Fri & Sat

Pool Table & Darts

BARTOW

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

120 E Van Fleet Dr (863) 534-3111

Full Liquor Sports Bar

Front Page Brewing Co

190 S FL Ave (863) 537-7249

Hrs: Open Wed-Fri 4p, Sat & Sun 12p

Taproom, Full Bar

Self-pour Wines

Wed, Trivia

Thu, Bingo

Weekends, Live Music

Fun Bar

3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400

Karaoke

Pool Table & Darts

Mulligan’s Sports Bar

Bartow Golf Club

150 N Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p

The Wine Library Bartow

165 S Central Ave (813) 796-0477

Wine, Sangria, Beer

Charcuterie

Wed & Thu, Hpy Hr 4-7p Sat, 25% off Wine Btls

The Wine Stable

150 S Broadway (863) 533-9463

Full Bar

Live Music

Karaoke

DAVENPORT

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350

Full Liquor

Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

Fireside Lounge & Billiards

43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100

Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables

Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music

The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880

TVs, Pool Table

Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p

The Wheelhouse/19th Hole

102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560

Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

DUNDEE

Out-n-About Bar

(1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537

Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night Mon & Wed, Closed

FROSTPROOF

P & J Recreation 33 S Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825

Home of Famous Slaw Burger!

Full Liquor

FT. MEADE

Pit Stop Package & Lounge

800 N Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Food Avail.

HAINES CITY

Amos Tavern

200 US Hwy 17 92 N (863) 422-1459

Balmoral Bar & Grill

124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097

Patio Dining & Full Bar Mon, Poker 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Thu, Bingo 6-8p Fri & Sat, Live Music 6-9p

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848

Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Ducky’s Dockside Bar & Grill 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 353-5295

Thu, Acoustic Jam 6p Fri, Karaoke 6p Sat & Sun, Live Music

Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge

600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585

Karaoke, Darts, Billiards

Live Bands

Happy Hour 12-7p

Shady Cove Bar & Grill

7140 State Road 544 E (863) 421-6800

Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p

Open Daily 12p Daily Food/Drink Specials

LAKE ALFRED

LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966

Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F

LAKELAND

1916 Irish Pub Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Ave (863) 834-2384 Daily, 11a-10p

Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar

Ax-Caliber

204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) 592-3500 Tue-Wed 11a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p Axe Throwing/Virtual Gun Range Coffee House/Restaurant Beer & Wine

The Back Nine 124 S Tennessee Ave (863) 510-5723 Open Daily Golf Simulators Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Full Bar Thu, Trivia 7:30p

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464

Full Liquor Sports Bar

2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S Florida Ave (863) 646-7757

Full Liquor Sports Bar

2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs

The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994 Daily, Open at 12p

Martini Wed, $5 Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music

Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038

Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor

Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600

Pool & Billiard Sports Hall

Full Liquor Bar Open Daily

Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night

Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900

Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p

Cob & Pen 1221 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8126

Craft Beer & Wine

Full Liquor

Bar Food/Light Food

Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441

Dissent Craft Brewing Co

125 S Kentucky Ave (863) 450-4351 Mon-Thu, 3-10p Fri & Sat, 12-10p Sun, 12-8p

Duke’s Brewhouse

4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464

Wings, Sports, Spirits

Live Music

Frescos Bistro

132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267

Happy Hr 5-7

Monthly Pairings

Great Bistro Fare

Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails

Gator’s Dockside

Highland City

5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627

Food, Full Bar

Open late night

Hookah Palace

122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818

Hrs: Wed & Thu, 5p-12a

Fri & Sat, 5p-2a

Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ

Isle of Capri

541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246

Food, Beer/Wine

Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft

Wed, Ladies Night 7p

Pool Tourn, Karaoke

Lakeland Loft

108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327

Full Liquor

Jazz & Cigar Lounge

Business Casual Sun –Thu

Dress to Impress Fri & Sat

Leo’s Live Music & Billiards (A.K.A. Ybor Cigars)

5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799

Happy Hr 4-7p

Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

Linksters Tap Room (Dntn)

209 E Main St (863) 683-7195

Daily, 12p

Full Liquor

Smoke Free Sports Bar

Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878

Daily Specials

Thu, Dart Leagues Fri, Live Music

Lugo’s Craft Distillery

2500 Drane Field Rd, Suite 208 (863) 816-3330

Lounge Hrs:

Thu & Fri, 5p-12a Sat, 3p-12a & Sun, 12-6p Craft Rum/Distillery

Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231

Darts, Pool Tables

Live Music, Fri

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub

4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925

Daily, 12p

Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool

The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885

Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Rec Room

202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073

Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun

Open Late Night

Daily Specials, 50+ Games

Wed, Ladies Night Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p

Family During Day/21+ after 9p

Revival Bar

119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090

Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar

Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas

Southside Package & Lounge

1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703

Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a Full Liquor

T A Slammers

1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178

Full Liquor Nightly Specials

T-Bows 33 Lounge

4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201

Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p

Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460

Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool

Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133

Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue

Winner’s Circle 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464

Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p

LAKE WALES

Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070

Sat, $2.25 Day: Draft Beer, Chili Dog, Fries, or Beef Slider Closed Mon/Cash Only

All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689

Sports Bar

Open Daily 11a-11p

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975

Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031

Seafood, Full Liquor

Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu-Sat, Live Music

Freshwater Tavern & Grill

(formerly Gator Mack’s Sports Bar)

Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863

Wed & Thur, 4-10p

Fri & Sat, 4-11p. Sun, 1-9p

Food, Full Bar Music, Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio

Y’all Come Back Saloon

3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759

Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH

Westgate River Ranch Saloon

3200 River Ranch Blvd Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

WINTER HAVEN

AJ Slammers

508 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875 5623

Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke

Darts, Full Liquor

Apple Lounge

2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340

Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p

Food/Daily Specials

Mon, Pool Tourn

Poker, Karaoke, Bands

Ave. Bar by Arabellas

328 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142

Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-5:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free

Barrel239

239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740

Whiskey Bar

Open Daily

Drink Specials 1-4p Smoke-Free

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464

Full Liquor Sports Pub

30 Big HD TVs

Mon Burger Special

BARS&PUBS

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027

Open Daily 12p

Full Bar/Smoke-Free Outside Patio

Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464

Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail

Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800

Wine Bar Smoke-Free

Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700

Food Truck & Live Music

Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 3rd Wed, Night Mrkt 6-9p Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free

Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining

Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Smoke-Free

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815

Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, No Name Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free

Kimber’s Bar & Grill (formerly High Seas) 6000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Hpy Hr 4-7p

Wed/Sat – Karaoke 7p Thu – Jukebox Bingo Food: Mon-Thu 11-9p, Fri/Sat 11-10p, Sun 12:30-8p

Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine winterhavenlol.com

Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 12-10p Fri-Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-8p Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767

Happy Hr 12-7

Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.

Old Man Frank’s 1005 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179

Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Wed, $1.50 Tacos, $3 Margaritas And Karaoke at 7p Sat & Sun, Live Music

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar

Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table

Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899

Smoke-Free Pool Hall

Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed, Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool

The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Sun-Thu, 12p-12a Fri, 12p-2a/Sat, 2p-2a Mon, Martinis $6 Wed-Sat, Live Music Classic/Craft Cocktails

Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p Beer Specials/Sports Pckges Mon-Fri, Lunch Specials

Tanner’s Lakeside

1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948

Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Wed, Bingo Thu-Sun, Live Music

Sun, Brunch 10:30a-12:30p Jul 11, Live Wrestling 8p (next dates: Aug 8, Sept 12)

Union Taproom

245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921

Open Daily 11:30a 40 Self Pour Taps Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p Food Available

JULY/AUGUST LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

SUNDAY, JUL 6

CASEY HOWELL

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) GOT UR 6

(Tanners Lakeside, WH) TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH)

B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)

SHAWN RAHN & MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, JUL 7

BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

TUESDAY, JUL 8

MICKENZIE PEISHER

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD)

RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 9

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

JOHNNY WILD & THE DELIGHTS (Ritz Theatre, WH)

THURSDAY, JUL 10

PABLITO SWAY

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

FRIDAY, JUL 11

CODE 787

(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

HUNTER MCNEER

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

LAURA THE SINGER

(The Social Lounge, WH)

B. HAVEN

(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

RUNNING RECKLESS (Apple Lounge, WH)

BLAKE FREE

(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

KOREY KETCHUM

(Twisted Prop, WH)

THE SUBJECTIVES

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

KAIZEN

(Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)

ALEX BELLIVEAU TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

RYAN JOYCE 12p/

JASON LINK

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

SATURDAY, JUL 12

JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/

SHELDON 5:30p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

VAN HAVEN

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

CARIBBEAN CREW STEEL

DRUM BAND

(Bok Tower, LW)

MIRAGE; OASIS TRIB (Union Hall, LKD)

REX FLOYD; PINK FLOYD TRIB

(Music Ranch, LKD)

JOEY FOLEY

(Apple Lounge, WH)

BRAD COMBEE & THE REVIVAL

(Twisted Prop, WH)

JIM THOMAS 2p/

WALKER MATHISON & THE RANAHAN BAND 7p

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

CHARLIE REDD QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/

RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) GHOST (Amalie Arena, TMP) THE OFFSPRING wsg

JIMMY EAT WORLD AND NEW FOUND GLORY (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUL 13

RYAN JOYCE 1p/

MICKENZIE PEISHER 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

RAY NICHOLS BAND (Twisted Prop, WH)

JIM N JUDY DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/

RYAN JOYCE/ HUNTER MCNEER 2p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

BIG TIME RUSH wsg

KATELYN TARVER AND STEPHEN KRAMER GLICKMAN

(MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP) GLADYS KNIGHT (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

MONDAY, JUL 14

BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

TUESDAY, JUL 15

MICAH MADORE

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) THE MOTOWNERS; MOTOWN TRIB 5 & 8p (Ritz Theatre, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 16

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

THURSDAY, JUL 17

PABLITO SWAY

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ MICKENZIE PEISHER 7p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

FRIDAY, JUL 18

RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

JADE LATIN MUSIC (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)

B. HAVEN

(Cypresswood Pub, WH)

COURTNEY DAVIS BAND (Club at Eaglebrooke, LKD)

SOULSHINE PREACHERS

(Apple Lounge, WH)

BLAKE FREE BAND

(Leo’s Live, LKD)

DONEFOR, CREATE CONTROL, INDEBTED, MOTH BITE (Union Hall, LKD) MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ SCOTT LYLES 6p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) DARIUS RUCKER (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

MONDAY, JUL 21

MITCH STEWART

(Twisted Prop, WH)

STICK & DITTY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

JIM N JUDY DUO (Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, LKD)

DIRTY VEGAS BOYZ (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)

SKIP FRYE (Front Page Brewing, BTW)

ALEX BELLIVEAU TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

RED HOT ROOSTER DUO 12p/ MICKENZIE PEISHER/ RYAN JOYCE/JASON LINK (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

SATURDAY, JUL 19

RAY NICHOLS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HUNTER MCNEER 2p/ KOREY KETCHUM 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BEFORE ARCADIA wsg HARLOWGOLD, DRIVER UNKNOWN, LOVE SONGS FOR JUNKIES (Leo’s Live, LKD) BLAKE FREE (Apple Lounge, WH) T MIKE (Twisted Prop, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ BILLY D TRIO 7p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) SCHAFF WALL TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) CAL LYNYRD SKYNYRD; LYNYRD SKYNYRD (RP Funding Center, LKD) B. HAVEN (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) KEYSHIA COLE wsg TINK, AMERIE AND ELIJAH BLAKE (Amalie Arena, TMP) TOTO, MEN AT WORK, CHRISTOPHER CROSS (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUL 20

RYAN JOYCE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) RED HEADED STEPCHID (Twisted Prop, WH) JIM N JUDY DUO (Port 27 at Lk Hamilton, HC)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) ATEEZ (Kia Center, ORL)

TUESDAY, JUL 22

MICKENZIE PEISHER 8p (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) ATEEZ (Kia Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 23

SKIP FRYE (Club at Eaglebrooke, LKD) MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) JOHNNY WILD & THE DELIGHTS (Ritz Theatre, WH)

THURSDAY, JUL 24

PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ JAY WHEALTON 7p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

FRIDAY, JUL 25

DORI Y LA VIBRA (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) KEITH SWEAT wsg RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH)

DANIEL BURNS BAND (Twisted Prop, WH) KILOWATT (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD) 99 IN THE SHADE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

MARIO EVANS PIANO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ JASON LINK

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

SWV, JOE, DRU HILL, AND GINUWINE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

RUSS wsg BIG SEAN AND SABRINA CLAUDIO (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUL 26

JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/ CASEY HOWELL 5:30p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

RAY NICHOLS

(Tanners Lakeside, WH)

TWIZTED

(Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD)

BROOKE CRAMER

(Apple Lounge, WH)

JOSH CURCHY

(Twisted Prop, WH)

SMOKEPOINT

(Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)

MOM’S NIGHT OUT, BRENDA JAMES & THE SMOKIN 45S

(Union Hall, LKD)

FREETIME JAZZ

(Lakeland Loft, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RED HOT ROOSTER DUO/ RYAN JOYCE 7p/

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

ADO

(Kia Center, ORL)

JIN

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUL 27

JOEY FOLEY & CO

(Tanners Lakeside, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 1p/ SHELDON 5:30p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

BLAKE FREE BAND

(Caribbean Bay, WH)

ROCK THE HOUSE BAND

(Twisted Prop, WH)

TWIZTED

(WH Moose Lodge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/

RYAN JOYCE/

HUNTER MCNEER 2p/ JIM N JUDY DUO/ SCOTT LYLES 6p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

JIN (Amalie Arena, TMP)

MONDAY, JUL 28

BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

TUESDAY, JUL 29

MICAH MADORE

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 30

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/

RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

THURSDAY, JUL 31

PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ BILLY D 7p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

FRIDAY, AUG 1

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) TWIZTED (Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ JASON LINK (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

SATURDAY, AUG 2

KOREY KETCHUM 1p/ HUNTER MCNEER 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

SUNDAY, AUG 3

WILLIAM WILLIAMS (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TWIZTED (Twisted Prop, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/

RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

DIRTY LICKS

(Caribbean Bay, WH)

DAVID LEE ROTH

(Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

MONDAY, AUG 4

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/

RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

VOLBEAT w/HALESTORM AND THE GHOST INSIDE (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

TUESDAY, AUG 5

MICKENZIE PEISHER 8p (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 6

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

$UICIDEBOY$ wsg

BONES, NIGHT LOVELL, GERM, JOEYY

(MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

THURSDAY, AUG 7

KALEIGH BAKER

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

FRIDAY, AUG 8

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ JASON LINK

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

TMIKE & DUKE

(Twisted Prop, WH)

A.R. RAHMAN

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, AUG 9

TWIZTED

(Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH)

MICAH MADORE

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

DUKE BURR (Happenings Sports Pub, WH)

MAXWELL wsg

LUCKY DAYE (Kia Center, ORL)

KIDZ BOP wsg

DOGGYLAND (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

SUNDAY, AUG 10

CASEY HOWELL (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) KESHA AND SCISSOR SISTERS wsg ROSE GRAY (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)

MONDAY, AUG 11

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

TUESDAY, AUG 12

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 13

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

THURSDAY, AUG 14

PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/ (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

FRIDAY, AUG 15

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE/JASON LINK (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) DUKE BURR (Club at Eaglebrooke, LKD)

SATURDAY, AUG 16

JIM N JUDY DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

SUNDAY, AUG 17

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

MONDAY, AUG 18

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

TUESDAY, AUG 19

MICKENZIE PEISHER 8p (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER 12p/ RYAN JOYCE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT

BEEF ‘O’

BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

HAINES CITY

BALMORAL BAR & GRILL

AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport.

Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich.

124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097

BalmoralBarandGrill.com

LAKELAND

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.

Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings!

1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464

www.beefobradys.com

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 20 years!

Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun

• Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo

Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

MISTER FISH

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

LAKE WALES

CRAZY FISH

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues.Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun.

Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper

802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.

Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN

326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.

Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli

326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm.

$1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more!

Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.

Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

ARABELLA’S

We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients.

Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination.

Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side

346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven

863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos MondaysFridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!

Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers

300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available.

Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie!

3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm

Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza

5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

1. Who performed the duet “The Last Time I Felt Like This” as the theme song for “Same Time, Next Year”?

2. Which artist released “Sea of Love”?

3. Which former Beatle released “It Don’t Come Easy”?

4. Who wrote and released “Sundown”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “They asked me how I knew my true love was true, I of course replied something here inside cannot be denied.”

ANSWERS

1. Johnny Mathis and Jane Olivor. The song received a nomination for Best Original Song. The 1978 film starred Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn.

• When cooking meat, you have to take care. Here are two tips straight from my local butcher: First, let meats come to room temperature before cooking. It allows the meat to cook more evenly and you won’t end up with a cold center and a burnt outside. Secondly, when your meat comes off the grill or out of the oven, give it time to rest before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the cut of meat, and you’ll end up with juicy goodness in every bite.

• “Depending on how you scoop it, you can end up with too much or too little flour. Here is a tip about getting the best amount every time. Give the flour a stir with a spoon and then lightly spoon it into a measuring cup. When it is heaped over, use a knife to

2. Phil Phillips, in 1959. Even though the song shot to the top of the charts, Phillips never recorded another song.

3. Ringo Starr, in 1971. The song was supposed to be titled “You Gotta Pay Your Dues” and was written over several years before and after the breakup of the Beatles.

4. Gordon Lightfoot, in 1974.

5. “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” by the Platters, in 1958. The song has been widely covered over the years since first being written in 1933 for the musical comedy “Roberta,” but it was the Platters’ version that topped the charts and put the song in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

level out the measure without tamping down.” -- Y.E. in Arkansas

• “Baking is a science as well as an art. It’s about interaction of ingredients and what happens when they mix in certain ways. So this is not so much a tip as a caution. Make sure of your substitutions, and use the right amounts of things. Then your cakes will be light and fluffy and your pastry will be flaky and moist.” -- B.G. in Pennsylvania

• Berries are in season and there’s no greater time to stock up. But don’t feel like you have to make jam out of all the berries. Freeze in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be popped into muffins and quick breads, as well as eaten straight out of the bag for a delicious treat.

• When searing meat on a stovetop, be sure your pan is oiled (if called for) and at temperature. Otherwise, it’ll stick.

SEBASTIAN

Sebastian is a 5-month-old longhaired Chihuahua mix is the perfect combination of playful puppy energy and cuddly lap dog charm. He does wonderfully with adults and children and has had positive experiences with other small dogs. Sebastian loves soaking up the sun, running freely outside, and playing a good game of tag.

ANAKIN

Meet Anakin! This adorable 1-yearold Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix is a bundle of love, energy, and personality! Anakin is a sweet, playful boy who’s never met a stranger — he gets along great with people of all ages and is just as friendly with other dogs and even cats. Anakin loves all kinds of toys and is just as happy playing with you as he is entertaining himself.

MARLA

Marla is a beautiful 3-month-old Domestic Shorthair with a soft, dreamy coat of grey and cream. Her unique coloring makes her stand out, but it’s her playful spirit and gentle heart that really make her shine. She’s full of kitten energy and always ready to chase a toy or explore a new spot. Marla may be a little cautious at first, but once she warms up to you, she’s incredibly sweet.

BOBO

Bobo is a sweet and shy little guy with a soft grey and white coat and an even softer heart. At 3 months old, he’s still learning that the world is a safe and loving place, and he’ll need a patient, understanding home to help him come out of his shell. Once he feels comfortable, Bobo’s true personality shines through—he becomes curious, playful, and loves to explore his surroundings.

The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tues-Sat 10:30-6pm. Closed 1-2 pm for lunch.