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27 Candy Corn, Love it

or Hate it

COLUMNS: 33 What's Rustling

Jimmy's Jimmies?

THE FUN & AMUSING:

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Bartender Honorable Mentions

35 Now Here's A Tip 35 Music Trivia 35 Pets of the Month

37 Strange but True

28 Upcoming Events 30 Live Local Music 34 Restaurant Listing 38 Bars & Pubs

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

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COLUMNS

Candy Corn, Love it or Hate it

37 Trivia Test

LISTINGS:

As we continue through this pandemic and learn our new way of life, we are going to do our best to keep you up-to-date on what is happening in our county in regards to dining, events and entertainment. Please see our Facebook page for updates and information.

These are trying times let's get Polk County back going strong.

Some events and functions are starting to reschedule for us to enjoy. Please contact the venues to confirm dates and times.

Polk County's Beloved Bartenders

Polk County's Beloved Bartenders

24 Bartender Honorable Mentions

EDITOR’S NOTE

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

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ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Live Local Music

MIKE POTTHAST

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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 4, 2021 All proceeds will be utilized locally to establish an American Psychological Association accredited training program for Doctoral level clinical Psychologists in Winter Haven.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum: $10,000

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17th

Annual

Bartender Photos

by

Chris Douglas

Polk’s Beloved Bartender feature story started with the very first edition of the magazine and due to its popularity, the voting aspect became a staple component a few years later. Throughout the contest’s history, the magazine has collected more than 40,000 votes from dedicated readers wanting to recognize their favorite hospitality professionals. This contest has quickly become our way of saying “thank you” to the men and women who work hard each day to provide superior customer service.

Typically, this popular issue was always featured in July to mark its first edition on the streets of Polk County. Fast forward 16 years to March 2020, no one would have ever thought that our hospitality industry would have been shut down mid-day on a popular holiday that typically packed the bars and restaurants in celebration.

Thanks to the coronavirus, COVID-19, the hospitality industry was devastated leaving its employees to struggle with non-employment for an undetermined about of time. This coincided with the same time that our usual voting began.

With such uncertainty looming, we decided to continue allowing votes to trickle in as we all learned what the “new normal” would be. As a company, we also had to decide the best way to move forward, transitioning to an online magazine, as well as how to honor an industry in a chaotic time. Deciding to hold off on our Polk’s Beloved Bartenders issue was the best outcome. Now, over a year later,

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we are finally seeing a ray of light through the clouds. The hospitality industry in slowly making positive grounds, and patrons are feeling more comfortable with getting back to their favorite “watering holes”. It’s been a tough road for all, but we have become a stronger community with a lot of great procedures now implemented to continue with health and safety as a priority.

2021 marks our 17th Anniversary as Polk County’s premiere dining and entertainment magazine and it has been our pleasure to bring so many amazing stories and destinations to our pages. Over the years, our writers followed the careers of rising music stars, watched new businesses thrive and shared their unique perspective on this beautiful community.

We are proud to be the publication that weaves entertainment, dining, events and more into a dynamic fabric that is truly vibrant and local!

This year, we put a little twist on the Polk’s Beloved Bartenders issue by releasing it during October as the

Halloween Edition. We encourage our readers to get out and explore the wonderful hospitality industry Polk County has to offer and say hello to our winners.

Finally, we want to take the time to thank our advertisers, readers and supporters for the wonderful memories and 17 YEARS of continued success. Today & Tonight Magazine is the pulse of Polk County and we are committed to providing Central Florida with the best possible local entertainment and event news.

Start the drum roll… Today & Tonight Magazine presents the 17th Annual Polk County Beloved Bartenders Winners…

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ASHLEY HORN

st 1 Place

FRESCOS SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR

132 S Kentucky Ave • Lakeland How many years you have worked as a bartender?

8 How long have you worked for this company?

I’ve been a part of the Fresco’s family since 2019.

What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

My secret to bartending is the same thing I apply in all areas of life, and that’s to always stay evolving. Evolve your craft, evolve yourself! Be better than you were yesterday, and always keep heading forward. People appreciate that.

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

Last year everything was flowing and growing seamlessly. Within the blink of an eye, we found our entire world upside down! And, with no end in sight and no answers or solutions to our questions and problems!

We were, without warning, shut down and forced to close our doors. Some of us not knowing when or even IF we’d reopen. The reality quickly set in that we had no choice but to file for unemployment which to most of us is something we never imagined. I (and most others) couldn’t even get through the application system for months, with no telling when our next paycheck would be. I’ve never personally felt so helpless, but thankfully our businesses found ways to reopen and not only adjust to the new normal but thrive in it!

Completely transformed to make it through, and then there was hope again. With every customer who came, every drink sold, every meal to-go, we got one step closer to normal. It wasn’t easy…We all worked our butts off, but here we all are! 2021 and we made it, we persevered! We still have our HIGHs and we still have our LOWs, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I’m glad I chose to come back to work, I said it before (it would’ve been SO much easier to not come back) it’s still scary, with every new strand of COVID, and no clear end to the chaos; the thought still lingers … will we get shut down again? Will I lose my identity again?

But I push those away and am just grateful for our community’s support not just to me, but my fellow industry members. Polk County is special, the support keeps coming! Whatever happens next, I know they have our backs. Thank you, Tina & Tim, for going above and beyond to fight against the odds.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

I’ve never been a fan of high altitude, but I must admit our country has some beautiful secrets! The view from

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the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina is unreal!

I recommend everyone visit!

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

I can’t wait to visit Edinburgh, Scotland! It’s definitely on my bucket list! It looks like a real life Harry Potter World…and during Covid I might’ve purchased a Lordship Title and a parcel of land in Scotland as well… (royalty looks good on me) I’m technically a “Lady.”

What was your favorite toy growing up?

I’m going to have to go with the Pink Barbie Corvette from Hot Wheels again. It was a highlight of my younger years…

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

So…Courage comes in many shapes, sizes, and forms. I think this year and half, goes without saying, was especially hard. Getting up every morning and going to work during this Global Pandemic (even when it was SO easy not to) has been courageous of myself and all others. Keeping our businesses open and giving our customers a place to have a reprieve during these difficult times shouldn’t go unnoticed. It isn’t easy, it’s not always fun, but we show up. That’s courageous to me. Thank you all for supporting each and every one of your local businesses, the way we support the individuals in our communities. We’re all in this together.

What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Mayonnaise…because it’s mayonnaise. Don’t @ me.

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In your spare time, what do you like to do? What’s your hobby?

Cliche I know; one of my favorite hobbies is to create cocktails. I spend a lot of my free time scribbling lists of syrups, shrubs, bitters, liqueurs, fruits, herbs, spices, whatever I have at my disposal down into my “cocktail book” (mini journal). I always add or go back to those pages to create new flavor profiles and experiment with seasonal inspirations until it clicks! I get to bring them to life in our monthly cocktail specials, as well as on the menu! Having a creative outlet is a MUST! Besides that, my hobbies consist of planning this dang wedding (12-18-21), decorating our house room by room, and spending QT with my favorite people! My fiancé and my dog! Typical!

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

Jennifer’s Body. Always! I said it last time, it’s SO BAD that it’s good! (Guilty pleasure movie that’s kind of become iconic) I guess Megan Fox is doing a similar movie this year, so it might have some competition!

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

I used to loveeee it! Now, I’m like stay away! - nope!

That’s a nerrrrppppp ! I will cry. No Cap! Or whateverrrrr !

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

I was the Pink Power Ranger like every year, with all the new costumes. So, that was probably my favorite... ok, yes, it’s still my favorite! I always think about being the Pink Ranger again! And going trick or treating with family and friends on the HAYRIDES around the

neighborhood will always be the best.

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

I don’t really have a favorite candy… I like collecting the most candy. Not eating it.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween? What’s your favorite costume?

Yes! I did a “GOTH” themed Save the Dates and it’s so good, it might be recreated as a Halloween costume this year!

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

Tell everyone I love them a million times, cry, cry some more, then try to do everything on my bucket list.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

Dog person! Remi is still the apple of my eye! She is the best lap dog ever, even though she’s 90lb!

My favorite cuddle buddy, and my best Bravo binge watching partner! I cannot imagine my life without her!

She’s turning 3!

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

I cannot pick! From Fall themed Old Fashions, to Candy Apple Mules, to bubbly “witches brew” sparkling cocktails! There’s so many delicious goodies! This year for October you can come get “A Little Hocus Pocus” fix at Fresco’s with our Gin, Violet, & Rosemary potion topped with Prosecco!

Is there anything you would like to add?

Thank you to all my regulars who’ve become friends, friends who turned into family. I appreciate you and look forward to serving up more drams and spirits for you all. Take back your 2021.

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JILLIAN MANCINI

nd 2Place

SLATE 8 FAMILY BILLIARDS 20 4th St. SW • Winter Haven

How many years you have worked as a bartender?

22 How long have you worked for this company?

4 years What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

The secret to my success as a bartender would have to be my ability to treat people the way I would want to be treated and to recognize their individual wants/ needs. For the most part, anyone can make a drink or pour shots with enough practice. How you treat your customers is what makes the difference. Knowing what best suits each person that I serve is key.

Without my customers, who would I tend bar for?

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

2020 was a challenge to say the least. Unlike a lot of people in the hospitality industry, I was blessed to not be out of work for very long. But that didn’t come without its fair share of challenges. In order to be open for any kind of business meant keeping up with ALL of the CDC, OSHA, WHO, and state requirements/guidelines (all of which seemed to change almost hourly) and making sure we were following those requirements/guidelines at all times.

Along with that came the stress of worrying about the health and well-being of my family, my staff and my customers. There was never a day that I wasn’t completely consumed with “COVID worries”. I’m still not sure how I managed all of the craziness without going crazy myself.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

I would have to say Florida. I liked it so much, I moved here.

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

Itri, Italy. That’s where my family is originally from and I would love to go visit it someday.

What was your favorite toy growing up?

I honestly don’t remember having a ‘favorite’ toy

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growing up. I do remember my twin sisters and I having an insane amount of Barbie Dolls and Barbie stuff. Aside from the mass number of dolls, we also had the Barbie Mansion, Barbie Cottage, an apartment building with an elevator, cars, a gym, an ice cream parlor (that actually made real ice cream), and a shopping boutique. It was definitely over the top Barbie madness.

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

The most courageous thing I’ve ever done, was deciding to become a mother. Being a mother has tested me in every way possible and has shown me strengths I never knew I had. My kids are my whole world and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for either of them.

What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Caviar. I know it’s considered a delicacy and I know they are unfertilized eggs. Regardless, I cannot get past the thought that I’d be eating a bunch of unborn fish babies. I have no idea where that idea came from, but it’s definitely stuck in my head.

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

LEGO’s!! I love playing with LEGO. I can still remember my dad showing me how to build a LEGO

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house when I was a kid...I was hooked. I just finished building a bookstore, which completed my second city block. One day, I hope to have built my own little LEGO town.

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

That’s a tough one. I’m a bit of a horror movie freak...I have LOTS of favorites. “Halloween” would have to be my most favorite though...love Michael Myers!

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

YAAAAASSSS!! I love all things horror related. A few years ago, I went with my dad and twin sisters to visit Waverly Hills Sanitorium in Kentucky. It’s said to be one of the most haunted places in the world. We’re planning on going to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum next.

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

I don’t have a favorite costume that I remember, but I do remember having costumes with those hard plastic masks with tiny eye and mouth holes. I always ended up taking mine off before we were done trick or treating because I couldn’t see where I was going.

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

Whoppers and Kit-Kats...something about crunchy chocolate. I still love them.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

I most definitely still dress up for Halloween every year. I have a ridiculous number of costumes. One of my favorites would have to be my Medusa costume. I loved the craziness of the snakes in my hair.

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

What a horrible thought. I honestly have never thought about only having a week left to live but I would imagine I’d spend it with my kids and my family.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

I am definitely a dog person. I have two Shih Tzu’s, Archer and Abby. They’re my little fur babies.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

It’s not Halloween inspired, but Barrel 239 makes a traditional sour that I can’t get enough of. I do love my whiskeys and bourbons. My signature cocktail is called a ‘Jack & Jillian’. It’s made with equal parts Jack Daniels, Frangelico, whipped cream vodka, half & half.

Is there anything you would like to add?

A huge THANK YOU to all of my amazingly, super awesome customers for all the votes. You’re all the bestest kind of people and I’m so thankful for all of you.

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What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

“HUSH”. If you do not know, you need to grab the popcorn and a blanket to hide behind, it’s a heart shaker for sure.

2803 Recker Hwy • Winter Haven

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

Ha! That’s a big negative, BUT I am that weirdo that goes ALL IN for Halloween Horror Nights because I love the adrenaline rush. Yet I walk at the pace of a snail to always check corners before I turn them.

(FORMERLY) APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL How many years you have worked as a bartender?

13 How long have you worked for this company?

9 1/2 What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

Bartending is not known as a success to me, it’s known as a passion! So, if I had to describe a secret to my passion, I would say heart. It came with a lot of newly built relationships, regulars that became family.

Coworkers that became a second shoulder to lean on. Seeing a face walk into the bar and making their regular drink right away and knowing we are about to chat it up over our weekend adventure. That is what I call passion to bartending which equals success in the industry.

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

Oh boy......The Pink Power Ranger, Kimberly Hart.

As a favorite memory, well I am competitive, so I had to always have the most candy, even though I gave it away in the end.

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Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

Going straight for the gold on this question. 2020 hit many hospitality industry workers in many different ways. Me for example, I panic. I worry. I remember the day and the moment it happened. It was what I thought was the end, On St. Paddy’s day....no way this is real. Well it was. It went from 2 weeks, to 2 more weeks, to 2 months, to forever....Being an establishment with food gave us a slight hope of survival. At the time, that was all that mattered.

We rallied with the community and supported who we could in return. Food became the new Liquor Trend....It kept survival in play for all. As months went on, I made a life changing choice, I transitioned into Management. As logically as it sounded, scary was more the key word. Life as a bartender for me was over....but a new bar chapter was beginning for me in other ways. Needless to say, I have kept moving forward and the transition that petrified me, was the best move decisions of my life

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

Believe it or not I wasn’t a candy fan. I liked to collect and get the most then I’d gladly give it all away. If I had to have a weakness now it’s an M & M’s cookie ice cream sandwich, just one bite.......

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

I stray far from the participating now a days. I’d rather play it safe or be rattled in a haunted house at Universal.

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What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

I have to take it two different routes with this question.

First my head goes to Jamaica, nothing is as gorgeous as sitting on that private beach and staring out to crystal blue water with what they say, “literally no care, no worries”. Being the sports fan I am though, going to the Pittsburgh stadium for a baseball game

and watching out at the outfield with the view of the bridge and water as fairies go by....those are my two different worlds of beauty.

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

I will cut the readers a break here and keep it simple.

Bora Bora or Dibua. I mean, who wouldn’t!

What was your favorite toy growing up?

As the well-known sports girl that I am, it’s clear it’s a bat and all. Anything I can get outside and get active with basically.

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

Hands down Sky Diving. I am a well-known huge heights chicken if there was ever one. It took a lot

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for me, one of my bar regulars actually, an older man named Earl always told me stories how he just enjoyed days alone sitting at the ground of the landing and watching people, as they jumped and landed. One day I grew my courage, I knew he was there, I went and conquered my fear. As I landed, I watched him with his binoculars in shock as to who was landing, as he knew my fears. It lit me up with adrenaline, excitement, and enjoyment.

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

Wow, I know this is always a common question in many situations, but this year it hits differently. Over my past years being in this Top Ten; I have gone funny, I have gone travel, but now I am simply going real....I want to be happy and fearless to keep moving forward because everyday matters. My community lost an incredible bartender this year to a tragedy and the Brew Hounds Sports Bar crew will forever stay close to my heart (miss you, Amanda). We also lost my former employer, Tim, the bar’s owner, who I viewed as a mentor back over the years; as well as a ‘father figure’ and friend. He taught me a lot, now if only I could look him in the eyes one more time to say “thank you, simply thank you”, because transitioning into my manager role has been the best thing I could have ever hoped for. Without his push that most know he gave me, this new chapter would have never happened. Life has a funny way of cutting the good ones short! We never know when times going to come to an end. So, when this question commonly gets asked, I take a deep breath now and think hard, because if I had a week left, I would indulge full heartily into family and friends and simply spending time with the loved ones and making sure they know how I will remember them and how they will remember me.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

DOG hands down! By a long shot, my best friend is my pup. I rescued her 10 years ago from the vacant apartment unit after 2 days of her constant barking and finally got in to save her. We became attached ever since.

What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Hot Dogs, need I say more if you know me. Kidding, I like to keep a good laugh going, I would never ever touch beats or liver and onions!!

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

I can’t confess I have one, I am simple. My signature (as I know I have used in a photo before on here) Orange Crush. It’s my go-to, my sports shot, my simple fun easy-to-make crowd pleaser.

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

Spare time, people get that? Haha, honestly call me lame, old fashion, or just old. My first go to and thought is relaxing, having a nice whiskey at home and turning on my grill for dinner. (Yeah, I cook too)

Is there anything you would like to add?

I just simply want to say Thank You! This whole community had a huge hand over the last 9 years in my life growth and changing roles. Fellow bar partners, fellow coworkers, and especially the knowledge and growth I learned from Tim Leopard & Melinda Ross.

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SABRINA HENSLEY GRILLSMITH

1569 Town Center Drive • Lakeland How many years you have worked as a bartender?

3 How long have you worked for this company?

3

th 4Place

What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

Being creative! It’s always fun to make new drinks and shots to see what your guests like. To me, this is the best way to get to know everyone.

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

2020 was definitely the craziest year of my life.

COVID caused a lot of changes for me while being in the hospitality industry this past year but it makes you also appreciate what you have before it’s gone!

During these hard times it also really showed how loving and loyal our regulars were to us. Some would tailgate outside of Grillsmith while we were serving to-go only ordering food and drinks to show their love and support :) What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited was Park City, Utah! Although I could never live there, the mountains and snow are beautiful. but I am meant to live by the beach with warm weather.

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

The one place in the world that I want to visit is on a little island anywhere in Bora Bora.

What was your favorite toy growing up?

My favorite toy growing up I think was my Bratz dolls. I used to love to style their hair and give them “haircuts” which basically ended in me chopping their hair all the way off, LOL...Oops!

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Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

I would say a courageous thing that I have done would be mountain climbing. It was one of the scariest things I have done but the view was worth it!

What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Mushrooms! Every time I see them, I get so grossed out by the way they look, and I can’t seem to bring

myself to try one.

would celebrate it every day if I could.

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

In my spare time, I love to spend time with my friends and try out new places and, of course, going shopping. But, my absolute favorite thing to do is travel with my fiancé. Our goal is to visit every state one day!

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

My favorite Halloween costume that I would dress up as almost every year was a witch (Get it? Sabrina the teenage witch, LOL) I had an obsession over that show! My fondest memory of trick or treating would be making my sister walk me and my friends around all over the neighborhood.

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

My favorite terrible scary movie is all 5 of the “Scary Movie” with Regina Hall and Anna Faris.

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

I absolutely LOVE haunted houses and anything Halloween themed! It is my favorite holiday and I

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What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

My favorite Halloween candy to receive as a child would just be anything chocolate and peanut butter.

Still to this day that is my favorite kind of candy.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

I love to dress up! My favorite kind of costume is anything scary or bloody.

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

If I had one week left to live, I would spend it traveling and doing things that I love with the people I love.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

Both! I have one cat and two dogs, but I would say I am kind of more of a dog person. I have two female pit bulls named Stella and Bleu. I love all my babies!

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

My signature cocktail that is also my favorite this fall season is a Caramel Apple Martini. It’s made with a salted caramel vodka and apple butter. Come try one! :) Is there anything you would like to add?

Thanks so much to everyone who took the time out of their day and voted for me, it really means a lot and I can’t thank you all enough!

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AMANDA MARTINEZ

BREW HOUNDS SPORTS LOUNGE

318 Havendale Blvd. • Auburndale In memoriam to Amanda Martinez. We lost Amanda too soon. Her young life once so full of light was cut short. On May 3, 2021, she died tragically in a car accident. Amanda was loved by so many. She had a beautiful smile, and we will miss her infectious laugh and giggle. R.I.P., Amanda.

How many years you have worked as a bartender?

6 How long have you worked for this company?

6 What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

Amanda had the most amazing personality and people were drawn to her infectious laugh and her love for making up new drinks!

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

Amanda was super excited about getting back to what she loved to do and being around her friends at the bar. Where friends became family.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

Amanda found beauty in every place she went; always down for an adventure.

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

For Amanda, it was becoming a mom. We used to have conversations about her being scared and she did it and was an amazing mom! It’s so hard to believe, Avery is now 3 years old. She was the light of Amanda’s life.

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What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

OMG! For Amanda, it was condiments. LOL!

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

When Amanda was young she loved sports, especially playing soccer. She also loved to sing. As an adult, she loved singing karaoke, playing darts and pool (on leagues) and, of course, Amanda loved spending time with her beautiful daughter, Avery.

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

Yes! One year Amanda and I had these scary dolls someone gave us, and we would hide them around the bar hoping to scare the other bartenders. LOL!

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Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

Yes, Amanda always enjoyed planning the costumes few would wear for the annual Halloween party at Brews!

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

Amanda had both and I know she loved her cat, Clawdia, so much.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

Amanda made up so many but her favorite to make was called “Rasta Panda”. Make sure to stop by to order one in honor of Amanda next time you stop by Brew Hounds Sports Lounge.

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MOJO FEDERAL SWINE & SPIRITS 130 S Tennessee Ave • Lakeland

How many years you have worked as a bartender?

13

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and I’m searching the plot online five minutes into the movie, so I don’t get too scared. A lot of scary movies now are demonic in some way and that’s a no for me!

One of my favorites though is probably The Strangers with Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. Two people in a home being terrorized by deranged strangers is too much like real life and will have you looking over your shoulder for days!

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

No. My fiancé can barely walk around the house or walk up to me unsuspecting without me screaming and jumping out of my skin. No Halloween Horror nights for me.

How long have you worked for this company?

2 What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

Wow this is a loaded question! I really think it comes down to the fact that I just love people. I love to make people laugh, I love meeting new people, and I love reminiscing with old friends! If we’re together and we’re spending time around each other I just want to make you laugh and I hope that you have a great time.

I also have a strong belief in continued education and always learning. In the two years I’ve worked at Mojo Federal my manager Joan has taught me so much about spirits and handcrafted cocktails. I must admit when I first started working at Mojo Federal the whiskey wall was intimidating, but I took it in little by little and my goal is to use the knowledge I have acquired and pass that on to my customers to enhance their experience with the hopes they will continue to come back!

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

2020 and dealing with COVID was stressful but also the most interesting time in my life. If being worried sick about my loved ones and my daughters wasn’t enough, I was out of work for about 5 weeks. Never in my working career, especially in the hospitality industry had I been without work. I stayed focused on my family though. My three daughters kept me plenty busy with crafts, projects, lots of neighborhood walks, and lazy days spent enjoying our down time. We embraced the down time and celebrated our slowed down life. Then on my birthday, November 28th, my boyfriend asked me to marry him! 2020 started off rocky and uncertain but ended beautiful and with a valuable lesson learned- family is so important and quality time spent together is never wasted.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

I live in the most amazing state, Florida, and every time I watch the sunset in the gulf or down at the Keys, I tell myself “this is the most beautiful thing ever!”

Being a Florida girl and loving the beach has made me biased for sure. But 9000 ft atop Mount Lemmon

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

The year I was scary spice from the Spice Girls was definitely my favorite! I had the natural big poufy hair to pull it off and I loved pretending to be a pop star! I loved the way our neighborhood would all gather on our driveways, music was playing, kids were running from door to door collecting and exchanging candy, and the whole neighborhood would just spend the evening having fun!

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

We never got to keep all of our candy! Our dad made us save about a cereal bowl each and the rest of it was given away or taken to my parents’ job. But I always packed my bowl with Reese’s or Skittles.

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If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

Spend every last second with my four daughters, my fiancé, my family, and my friends. Through the tears though, I would demand I had a pre funeral, because I hate missing a party. It would be a homegoing party where everyone can come tell me how much the love me and will miss me before the send me on my way! I will not be bartending the party though.

in Tucson Arizona with my oldest daughter is a close second.

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

Italy has always been a top destination for me! The Amalfi Coast has been calling my name. I can just hear the waves crashing while I’m sipping Italian coffee at a cafe in a picturesque town situated on a cliff overlooking the amazing Mediterranean landscape.

(Yes, I have thoroughly thought this out a time or 12) What was your favorite toy growing up?

Anything Barbie! Barbies, Barbie cars, Barbie house, Barbie shoes, Barbie clothes, Barbie anything!

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

That’s a really hard question. I’m not much of a daredevil or an adventurous person, I birthed three daughters all natural, two of them at home, and that was a piece of cake. Many times, throughout my life I have stood up for people who needed it and tried to advocate for those when I felt there was an injustice against them but that is second nature and it was never a hard decision to jump in and help others. So, I would have to say when I decided to get Baptized. For

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Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

I’m usually always at work, and if I am working it’s Beetlejuice or something Beetlejuice related. Or something fun and practical I can put together. I think I’ll be a mad scientist this year!

so long I had a desire to get baptized but was nervous I would make mistakes and wouldn’t be “perfect”, so I doubted myself and constantly made excuses. July 23rd, 2016, I made my mind up and stopped making excuses and was baptized and it’s been a blessing that has encouraged one of my daughters thus far to also be baptized!

What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Hmmm. I would have to say liver! I can still remember the smell as a child when my granny would make liver and onions and I refused to eat it! A glass of milk and bed for me was just fine because I would not and will never eat liver!

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

What’s spare time? When I’m now working, I’m spending time with my daughters, coaching a junior Bible quiz team, teaching a girls ministry class for seventh graders, out at the soccer field 2 to 3 times a week, studying for my nursing degree, and I like to squeeze exploring and jeeping with my fiancé when we can find the time. I’ll take a beach day, or a day spent at a theme park with my girls ant chance we can get.

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

I used to LOVE scary movies when I was younger, but I just can’t handle them now. Anxiety gets to me

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

Dog! It’s been a while since we have had a dog in our life but after my wedding next year and our life settles in a bit, my kids will be begging for one and I can’t wait. My daughter did just become a snake mom.

She’s the proud owner of a ball python. I am not a fan.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

I love seasonal cocktails! I’m a whiskey girl but there’s so much fun to be had with fall flavors past pumpkin spice. On our fall craft cocktail menu coming very soon is an amazing drink my manager Joan put together called “Autumn Bliss” A Mojo barrel pick of Woodford Reserve with an apple and pear purée, with hints of maple and fresh sage poured over a king cube has got me in my fall feelings for sure!

Is there anything you would like to add?

After you get past the smell of fresh smoked barbecue, Mojo has an unforgettable bar! I love the fact that we have happy hour every day of the week! Seven days a week between 3 PM and 7 PM you can enjoy $7 handcrafted cocktails from our menu $6 glasses of wine, $5 well drinks, and $3 draft and $4 craft beers. Not to mention Monday through Thursday after our regular happy hour ends, we have more deals! Monday nights you can enjoy $7 cocktails. Tuesday nights we have rare whiskeys for reduced price of $15. Wednesdays all bottles of wine and a half priced! Thursday nights we have reduced priced beers! Something for everyone no matter when you decide to visit!

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AMBER LAWSON MOJO'S WINGS, BURGERS, BEER

1853 East Memorial Blvd. • Lakeland How many years you have worked as a bartender?

6 How long have you worked for this company?

6 What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

I try to give everyone the customer service I would like to receive when I go out to a restaurant or a bar.

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

COVID-19 has opened my eyes tremendously due to the hospitality industry being considered a non-essential career. Even almost two years in, we are still being affected by it. As much as I love being a bartender, it may be time for me to start making plans to move towards a more essential career.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. It is beyond beautiful. You can’t beat the views or the generosity of the people there. I wouldn’t mind retiring there.

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

I would love to visit Bali. The views, culture, beaches, and the rainforest are just so beautiful.

What was your favorite toy growing up?

A soccer ball. I played for 18 years growing up. Competitive and for my school year round. I wanted to be a professional soccer player for the USA women’s team when I grew up. That’s how much I loved it.

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Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

Sky dive. First time in a plane and I jumped out of it.

It was AMAZING! What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Sushi. I’ve tried it and I just can’t.

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

Adventures with my family. We’ll take a day or two and go to the springs in Florida or camping. Family time is most important to me.

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

I don’t really like scary movies. I have to watch them with a blanket to cover my eyes most of the time.

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

I get scared so easily but I love all things Halloween.

So, I’ll still be that one who goes into Haunted Houses even though I hate things that jump out at you. It’s weird I know.

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As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

A zombie bride. Every year my parents would make a full day of Halloween festivities. Start by getting ready early followed by church then trick or treating.

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

I loved just getting candy in general as a kid, but it’s always been the sour candy for me.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year so yes, I still dress up. Mainly for work purposes though.

My favorite would have to of been the Black Cherry White Claw outfit last year. I thought it was perfect since I am a bartender.

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

For starters, I would make sure I had everything in

order for after my death regarding my son and fiancé.

Then I would take my family and start crossing off my bucket list. One fun adventure after the next.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

I am definitely a dog person. I have a 7 year old Cure Pit at home named Diamond. She’s like my second child and just as spoiled.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

The Pumpkin Pie Martinis are delicious and fit right in for Fall. However, my signature cocktail would have to be Margaritas. I, myself, love tequila!

Is there anything you would like to add?

I’m just so honored to be a part of this great tradition and would like to thank everyone who voted for me. It truly means a lot. Thank you and God bless. XO

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YBOR CIGAR & SPIRITS/ LEO’S LIVE

5263 Florida Ave S • Lakeland How many years you have worked as a bartender?

7 How long have you worked for this company?

4 What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

Being a walking encyclopedia for random shots and drinks. Much faster than secretly “Googling” the recipe in the back. Plus, I am always smiling behind the bar because I definitely do that...

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

I love that people are social distancing now because I was never really a hugger to begin with.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

Any of the metal/rock festivals I went to is the most beautiful place for me. To be surrounded by fellow sweaty metal heads and music loud enough to burst my ear drums is a magical feeling.

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

I am too indecisive for these questions. Scotland for the castles and scotch, Italy for the architecture and pasta, Egypt for the pyramids and the history of their ancient civilization... So just send me to one of those places and I’ll be content. Well maybe not Egypt, I don’t do well in the heat.

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What was your favorite toy growing up?

I played Simon Says a lot because my grandmother told me it would help my memory. Spoiler Alert! It did not and I’m not sure my grandmother ever really told me that.

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

Becoming a bartender... or having a kid. Those two are pretty close.

What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Meatloaf. I haven’t had it in 23 years and I just can’t imagine putting myself through that ever again. And

don’t come at me with “well, you never tried mine!”.

Nope, no thank you. I have been scarred for life.

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

I am a big fan of sleeping. There is nothing more peaceful in the world than taking a nap and ignoring phone calls and texts. I also love spending time with my daughter. She is a blast to hang out with even though she roasts me harder than anyone I know.

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

“Cannibal Holocaust”. I thought that movie was a real documentary for longer than I’d like to admit...

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

Yes and no. I love scary stuff and the theatrics of it all, but I really don’t enjoy being made to go first in a haunted house from my so called “friends”.

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

I don’t remember what I dressed up as when I was a

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kid, but I did see a picture of me dressed in a Kimono when I was 5. My dad worked in Japan for a couple years and his friend had one in her family and sent it to me. The pictures are so cute.

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

I was into Reese’s and Turtles as a kid. Now I like pretty much anything besides sour candy and candy corn, I just don’t get how people enjoy them.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

Definitely. Pretending to be anyone other than myself is something I enjoy. My favorite costume is a tie between being Beetlejuice and the devil. The makeup was pretty rad!

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

Take out a massive insurance policy and leave it to my kid. Then I’d call out of my shifts so I could go out on a weekend night and experience what that feels like. Most importantly, I would get my ‘sleeve’ finished cause there’s no way I’m spending an eternity in the afterlife with a half-finished ‘sleeve’.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

Cat person for sure. They do their own thing and are super chill. I like dogs but between my allergies and their infinite amount of energy I can’t keep up with them. My favorite pet I had was my cat ASH (R.I.P.).

He acted like a dog, so I got the best of both worlds with him.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

I don’t particularly have a favorite inspired cocktail because I don’t get out much to try things like this but anything dealing with caramel is my go-to. My signature drink is an Apple Cider Sangria. It contains Caramel Vodka, Pinot Grigio, Apple Cider, Brown Sugar Simple Syrup and some Apple Slices with caramel drizzle. But if you come to Ybor Cigar there will be some other drink specials that are fall themed you can check out because as I said before I am indecisive, so I came up with a list!

Is there anything you would like to add?

I’m thankful to those who voted me! My customers and regulars have been a blast to serve and I have met some amazing people over the years. Some even turned into more family than just someone I give a drink to and I am grateful. My only wish is for people to stop ordering a “Titos and Vodka” and one day I hope it gets put to an end. Other than that bartending has been a fun ride so far!

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318 Havendale Blvd • Auburndale How many years you have worked as a bartender?

6 How long have you worked for this company?

6 What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

I absolutely love the people I work for and work with.

We are one big family. Our customers are amazing and make a shift quite entertaining! I enjoy being able to be my very loud self. LOL! Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

Last year was a tough one in the beginning but with us being closed, I was able to focus on myself and renewing my love for the craft. When we reopened, and actually stayed open, LOL, it was amazing. A lot of love was given!

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

I really haven’t traveled to a lot of places, but I’d have to say St. Augustine is one of my favorite places!

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

Hawaii for sure!

What was your favorite toy growing up?

I loved Popples!

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

This is a tough one. Last year I thought my life was over. I had COVID and on top of that was going thru a separation that led to a divorce. I am so proud of the person I have become since my life has changed so drastically. Cheers to a new chapter in my book!

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What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

Seafood!!!!

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

I enjoy taking small getaways to the beach whenever I am able to. Love spending time with my “Sunday

Funday” group!

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

I’m not a big fan of scary movies at all but I do love “13 Ghosts”!

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

Absolutely not! I hate jump scares. I don’t mind gore, but if you step from behind a door or something like that, there’s a good chance you’re going to get hit!

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

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wanted to be a punk rocker so my mom put a black trash bag on me and accessorized it. I guess my fondest memory would be coming home and checking out our candy score, LOL.

your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

I’m a dog person! I had an amazing pit named Boss that I had to let my ex take and it still breaks my heart to think about it.

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

My absolute favorite still to this day is the flavored tootsie rolls. Also, love candy corn.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

I don’t really have a Halloween drink, but I do love to make the “Ortinez”. It’s a drink Amanda (Martinez) and I came up with years ago and it just brings a smile to my face when I make it, and someone asks me what it’s called. Love you and miss you like crazy, Mander!!

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

I enjoy dressing up and working out the annual Halloween party at Brews. It’s always fun planning our costumes with the fellow bartenders!

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

There’s a few people I’d like to slap first and then I’d go to a beach and just chill!

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about

Is there anything you would like to add?

I’m so thankful to work at such an amazing place of business Like Brew Hounds Sports Lounge. Coming to work doesn’t feel like work. I love you all and I can’t thank y’all enough for being at my side when I needed y’all the most! Also, Nicole I’m so lucky to have a best friend like you! I love you so much!

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CANDICE REED

THE OFFICE PUB & LOUNGE 1234 1st St S • Winter Haven

How many years you have worked as a bartender?

5 years How long have you worked for this company?

4 years What is the secret to your success as a bartender?

Always show up in a great mood and socialize with each customer. Make conversation and offer suggestions. People love when you make them feel at home so that is what I try my best to do. We are all family at the Office!

Think back to last year, how did 2020 change your life (good or bad)? How has COVID-19 affected you, especially being in the hospitality industry?

Like everyone in the hospitality family, we took the needed precautions to ensure safety to our customers. Accepting capacity limitations was probably the most challenging because we were only allowed a number of people inside and that was upsetting. We love a full house welcoming anyone and everyone.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?

Cozumel, Mexico. Their beaches are gorgeous and their food is amazing!

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit?

Athens, Greece has been #1 on my bucket list for years.

What was your favorite toy growing up?

At one point growing up I remember obsessing over Furbys and Giga Pets. Both super annoying toys now looking back.

Describe the most courageous thing you have ever done?

Becoming a Mom! Every day is a new adventure with my daughter, I’m courageous because of her.

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What is the one food you can never bring yourself to eat and why?

I could never eat Oysters, their texture grosses me out.

In your spare time, what do you like to do?

What’s your hobby?

Beach Trips, Singing & Dancing! I’m always ready for karaoke.

What terrible (“B” Movie) or Scary Movie do you love?

“Jeepers Creepers” or “Friday the 13th” are my favorites.

Do you like being scared or attending Haunted Houses?

Yes, I love haunted houses. I love the adrenaline rush I get from the suspense.

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating?

Growing up I never really had a favorite costume; it

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changed every year to something new. Trick or treating, we always went with the whole family.

Pulling a trailer filled with haystacks and blankets driving around for hours jumping on and off, eating boiled peanuts and tons of candy with my cousins and siblings.

Are you a cat or dog person? Tell us about your pet or any favorite pet from your life.

I love both. But I favor a Dog person more. My dog Lady is more of like a 2nd child. She is my daughter’s best friend and she brings so much Sass and Joy to both our lives!

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult?

Almond Joy or anything sour as a kid. My favorite candy now would be sour Skittles or Lemonhead.

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? What’s your signature cocktail?

Green Goblin are always fun to make around Halloween time. GFYs would be the signature cocktail.

It’s a good mix between sweet and tangy and very refreshing.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween?

What’s your favorite costume?

Yes. I love dressing up every year. My favorite so far would have to be my “Queen of Hearts” costume.

If you were told you only had one week left to live, what would you do?

Travel with my family & friends and Sky Dive!

Is there anything you would like to add?

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me, I love y’all! Don’t forget to come visit me at the Office Pub in Winter Haven. I’ll be the one behind the bar mixing up your favs.

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Bracaglia

Luck’s

Lakeland

Madison

Hartline

Grape Expectations Wine Bar

Winter Haven

Shiela

Brannam

All Star Grill

Lake Wales

Victoria

Hartline

Grape Expectations Wine Bar

Winter Haven

Heather

Burns

Lucky’s

Lakeland

Chris

Irwin

Brewhounds Sports Bar

Auburndale.

Heather

Burns (Moore)

Luckys

Lakeland

Jackie

Jackson

Manny’s Chophouse

Winter Haven

Ashley

Campbell

Brew Hounds Sports Lounge

Auburndale

Parker

James

Brewlands south

Lakeland

Chrisalyn

Carattini

AJ Slammers

Winter Haven

Lindsey

Jenkins

Winghouse bar & Grill

Lakeland

Brooke

Castle

Tanners Lakeside

Winter Haven

Lindsey

Jenkins

The Winghouse

Lakeland

Jason “Chevy”

Ciavardone

Lucky’s Tiki

Lakeland

Therasa

Jensen

Out n About Bar &Music Lounge

Dundee

Kara

Cisne

Wild Greg’s

Lakeland

Tracy

Jensen

out-n-about

Dundee

Brittany

Clifford

Boondocks

Lakeland

Cody

Johnson

Barrel 239

Winter Haven

Soraya

Cook

Showgirls Gentleman’s Club

Plant City

Marcy

Johnson

Wild Greg’s Saloon

Lakeland

Madii

Courson

Mojo’s Wings Burger and Beer

Lakeland

Andrew

Jones

Tempo 1930

Winter Haven

Jeannie

Cromee

Boondocks

Lakeland

Carrie

Keeley

The Office Pub & Lounge

Winter haven

Geana

Cunningham

Old man Frank’s

Winter Haven

Leila

Keller

Mojos

Lakeland

Kelsey

Curlutu

1916 Irish pub Lakeland

Lakeland

Sharilyn

Kennedy

Off the Chain

Winter Haven

Carol

DeBadts

Brew Hounds

Auburndale

Jessie

Knowles

Mojos

Lakeland

Debbie

Deckle

Old Man Franks

Winter Haven

Brad

Kohlmeyer

Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar

Lakeland

Mike

Diaz

Lala Land

Lakeland

michelle

lawson

The Apple Lounge & Grill

winter Haven

Dennis

Dickey

Paddy Wagon

Lakeland

Nichole.

Lawton

Harborside Restaurant

Winter Haven

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Amber

Lee

Mojos

Lakeland

Alicia

Simmons

American Legion post 72

Mulberry

Andrew

Lewis

Tuckers Southside Lounge

Lakeland

Jade

Sleght

The Apple Lounge

Winter Haven

Devon

Love

Winter Haven Bar Off The Chain

Winter Haven

Ryan

Stanley

Paddy Wagon

Lakeland

Nick

Lyman

Grape Expectations

Winter Haven

Ryan

Stanley

Linksters

Highland City

Seff

Macias

Streamsong

Bowling Green

Errol

Strain

Outback Steakhouse

Lakeland

Maggie

Mattos

Brues and cues

Lakeland

Amber

Suhina

Wild Greg’s Saloon

Lakeland

Lesli

McCarthy

Harborside

Winter Haven

Cody

Thompson

The Brass Tap

Lakeland

Tara

McKinney

Past Time Lounge

Winter Haven

Kirsten

Tripp

Good Spot

Lake wales

Paula

Montgomery

Apple Lounge & Grill

Winter haven

Laurie

Vadnais

Cypresswood Golf & Country Club

Winter Haven

Ashley

Moody

Mojos Wings Burgers Beer

Lakeland

Joe

Varco

Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub

Lakeland

Cherokee

Moody

Mojos Wings Burgers Beer

Lakeland

Jackie

Wallick

Winners Circle

Lakeland

Heather

Moore

Luckys Sports Bar

Lakeland

Chelsea

Waltz

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub

Winter Haven

Heather

Moore

Luckys

Lakeland

Jennifer

Ward

Lucky’s Sports, Oyster, and Tiki Bar

Lakeland

Ryan

Morrison

North side Linksters

Lakeland

Ashkey

White

Brewhounds Sports Lounge

Auburndale

Ryan

Morrison

Linksters Tap room

Lakeland

Kayana

Winslow

Wild Greg’s Saloon

Lakeland

Brittany

Munday-Prine

The Pink Piano

Lakeland

Debbie

Winter

Federal Bar

Lakeland

Matty

Myers

Tuckers’ Southside Package & Lounge Lakeland

Lacey

Woodruff

Bd's Mongolian Grill

Lakeland

Letha

Needham

Wallys

Lakeland

Jaclyn

Wudtke

Duke’s Brewhouse Lakeland

Lakeland

Brad

Newton

Brew Hounds

Auburndale

Tracie

Zamora

Wild Greg’s Saloon

Lakeland

Chelsea

Paddock

Paddy wagon irish pub

Lakeland

Jeannie

Parnell/Cromer

Brews & Cues/Boondocks

Lakeland

Kylie

Parrish

Central Tavern

Winter Haven

Amber

Pearce

Tanners lakeside

Winter haven

Jackie

Pina

Ybor Lounge Live

LAKELAND

Addie

Powell

Federal bar Lakeland

Lakeland

Addie lee

Powell

Federal bar

Lakeland

Mark

Powell

Paddy Wagon

Lakeland

Marcy

Prave

Wild Greg’s Saloon

Lakeland

Brittany

Prine

The Pink Piano

Lakeland

Jeanine

Propst

T Bows 33 Lounge & Pkg

Lakeland

Mathew

Ragsdale

Paddy Wagons

Lakeland

Matt

Ragzdale

Paddies wagons

Lakeland

Brittney

Ramsey

Grillsmith

Lakeland

Adam

Roberts

Fire

Winter Haven

Ashley

Roberts

Brewhounds

Auburndale

Orenthal

Robinson

Manny’s Original Chophouse

Haines City

Orenthal

Robinson

Manny’s

Haines City

Sarah

Ross

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille

Lakeland

Jessica

Roy

Brew hounds

Winter Haven

Amber

Sahina

Wild Greg’s saloon

Lakeland

Sierra

Sands

Duke’s Brewhouse

Lakeland

Classie

Sandwrs

MOJO Federal

Lakeland

Kevin

Schwartz

Central Tavern

Winter Haven

Moriah

Shalon

Old man franks

Winter Haven

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Candy Corn...

Love it or Hate it!

Candy corn is a type of small, pentagonal pyramid-shaped candy, typically divided into three sections of different colors, with a waxy texture and a flavor based on honey, sugar, butter, and vanilla. It is a staple candy of the fall season and the Halloween holiday in North America.

Candy corn's traditional colors of yellow, orange, and white represent the colors of the fall harvest, or of corn on the cob, with the wide yellow end resembling a corn kernel.

Candy corn has a reputation for polarizing responses, with articles referring to it as "Halloween's most contentious sweet" that people either "love" or "hate."

and 28 grams of sugar.

CANDY CORN TRIVIA! • While chocolate candy rules at Halloween, 12% of trick-or-treaters want to get candy corn before other types of candy.

1. California 2. Texas 3. Florida 4. New York 5. Michigan 6. Illinois 7. Pennsylvania 8. North Carolina 9. Georgia 10. Indiana 11. Iowa 12. Kansas 13. Louisiana 14. Maryland 15. Massachusetts 16. Arizona 17. Minnesota 18. Mississippi 19. Kentucky 20. Washington

• These days, it comes in lots of different colors to match the seasons — shades of pink called “rabbit corn” for Easter, green, red and white “reindeer corn” for Christmas, and so on. No matter what the holiday, you can most likely find a candy corn color to match!

• Candy corn has its own holiday: National Candy Corn Day falls on October 30th each year.

• It is fat-free, with one large handful containing 140 calories EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

• Candy corn keeps a long time — nine months in an unopened package, or up to six months if the package has been opened. Store away from light at room temperature to maximize that lifespan.

• More than 30 million pounds of candy corn are produced yearly — that’s roughly nine billion pieces!

• In honor of Goelitz, Jelly Belly developed a candy corn-flavor jelly bean.

TOP 20 LIST OF WHICH STATE CONSUMES THE MOST CANDY CORN.

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of this great annual event. Located downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. Sat, 8-3 pm.

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Events will be included as space allows.

Halloween Events, Fall Fests and Oktoberfests

OCT 8

to 31 - Howl-O-Scream.

21 years of fear! 5 haunted houses, 8 scare zones, 3 shows, 10 rides. Not recommended for children under 13. ThursSun 7:30 pm-1 am. Cost - $41.99 to $65.99.

Located Busch Gardens, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. www.howloscream.com

OCT 8

to NOV 6 - Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail and Ominous Descent. Ranked Top Haunted Attraction in Florida. Outdoor haunted trail experience! 3 haunted trails, an escape room, laser tag, live entertainment, food vendors.

New day time kids event for 3 & up, $5.

Located 2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City 33566. Select nights. Fri-Sun, 7:30 pm to closing times vary. Cost - General Admission $25-$35, Front of Line $35-$45, Laser Tag/ Escape Game extra fees may apply. Free parking. Tickets must be purchased ONLINE! www.SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com (Not suitable for children under 12. Closed toe shoes highly recommended.)

OCT 4

OCT 8

OCT 6

OCT 9

to 31 - Scream-A-Geddon.

6 Attractions, Zombie Paintball Assault (separate ticket), Monster Midway, Bonzo’s Beer Garden, New! Bloodwater Bayou. 18 and older attraction.

Nightly, 7-11 pm/1 am. Cost - $27.95 to $47.95 (general admission). Buy your tickets in advance to save! Prices $5 more at box office! 27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City 33525. www.screamageddon.com to 31 - The Haunt at Old Town. Presented by Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction AT Old Town is Year-Round. Experience two floors of horror featuring live actors and state-of-the-art special effects and the Coffin Burial Simulator.

Wed & Thurs, 6-10 pm. Fri & Sat, 6-12 am.

Sun, 6-11 pm. Cost - $15 (haunted house), $5 (burial simulator). May be too intense for younger audiences or any person with a medical condition. Located Old Town 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. www.mortemmanor.com

OCT 6

to 31 - Halloween Horror Nights. Celebrating 30 years! 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 shows, 5 attractions. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 6:30 pm-2am. Tickets - $70.99 to $109.99. Located Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando. www.halloweenhorrornights.com/ orlando

OCT 8

to 30 - Creatures of the Night. Creatures of the Night returns even spookier than last year, for ghouls and goblins of all ages! This year’s family-friendly fright fest will feature NightShadow, a dream master who brings whimsical as well as nightmarish dreams to life. The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family. Creatures emerge at dusk with startling surprises around every corner. No horror or gore, just fun frights for all! Fri & Sat; 4-10 pm. Cost - $29.95; non-members (enter after 4 pm). Located at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa 33604. www.zootampa.org

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to NOV 14 – Harvest Holler Corn Maze. A fun fall day on a working family farm! Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities, and the Frankenslide kids playground! All activities are included with admission! Located 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City. Open weekends: Fri, 4-8 pm. Sat, 12-8 pm. Sun, 12-5 pm. Cost - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $12 kids (3-12 yrs.) 2 & under free.

Stein Hoisting, Barrel Rolling, and other Competitions throughout the day! Sun, 12-7 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

OCT 15

– 14th Annual Main Street Oktoberfest.

Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven.

Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. Over 40 Florida Craft and German beers! Local Florida breweries will be joining in on the fun and pouring their signature and Oktoberfest style beers. Come hungry! You can grab a traditional German dish or a bite of BBQ from a local vendor. If you are in the mood for wine, grab a glass of Riesling at the wine tent. Beer tents will surround a large traditional Biergarten at the center of the fun!

Located Central and South Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm.

MainStreetWH.com for more info.

OCT 16

– Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree. Join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. Featuring: Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch Games, Trick or Treat Village, Obstacle Course, Photo Stops, Costume Contest and more! Located Simmers Young Park, 339 American Spirit Winter Haven.

Sat, 12-5 pm. Cost - $5 per person; limited to 1,500 tickets. Pre-sale tickets must be purchased at the Polk County Parks & Recreation Admin Office, 4177 Ben Durrance Rd., Bartow, Mon-Fri 8-5 pm. Call (863) 5346911 for more info.

to 24 – Fox Squirrel Corn Maze. Enjoy both a corn maze and pumpkin patch, plus cornhole, dummy steer ropin’, live cows, badminton, duck races, slingshot, pumpkins for sale, and more. You can buy tickets for this corn maze in Plant City online or at the gate. Most vendors are cash only; NO ATM on site. No pets allowed. Located 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd., N., Plant City. Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. Cost - $11 adults, $10 kids (3-17 yrs.) 2 & under free.

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OCT 22

to 31 - Brick or Treat LEGOLAND. The Halloween party #BuiltForKids returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on select dates (Sat & Sun) in October, featuring a LEGO® lineup of spooky, kooky, brick-tacular activities and extended park hours. Brick or Treat is included with park admission – no extra ticket required!

Includes: trick or treat trail, shows, The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Finale, activities, themed spooky characters, new entertainment. Located LEGOLAND, Winter Haven, FL. Saturdays & Sundays in October.

OCT 10

– Annual Oktoberfest at Grove Roots. The brewery will be transformed into a German beer hall complete with live polka, schnitzels, brats, homemade pretzels, hair braiding, stein hoisting competition, and lots of beer! So, grab your friends and celebrate like a Bavarian!

Beer: Oktoberfest Lager, German Pilsner, Kolsch, Dunkel and other limited releases on tap along with a limited amount of custom GRB Steins to purchase! Event Schedule: Marek’s Kielbasa and Pierogi - Oktoberfest menu (12-6pm), Gizzy’s Melt Down Sandwiches - Oktoberfest Menu (12-6pm), Pretzel Company (12-6pm), Live Polka Music (2-5pm), Hair Braiding by Lindsey (12-5pm),

– 2nd Annual Pumpkinpalooza. Great day of fun for the whole family. Kids 12 and under enjoy a safe trick or treat environment.

Pumpkin painting crafts. Costume contest at 6 pm: Best Boy & Girl win a scooter! Kids in costumes eat free. Live music with Red Hot Rooster from 7-10 pm. Located at Tanners Lakeside, Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. Event is Sat, 4-8 pm.

– Ghostly Gala. Boo-gie the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Halloween Party.

You will have a spook-tacular time! Costumes are highly encouraged. This FREE family event will feature Creation Stations, Prizes, Giveaways, Halloween Games, Music and Dancing. Recommended for parents and children up to 12 years old. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave., Eloise. Call (863) 298-7898 for more info.

OCT 23

– Trunk-or-Treat. Hosted

by City of Haines City.

This family-friendly event is for kids to explore all types of vehicles including emergency vehicles, semi-trucks, swamp buggy, construction equipment, tow trucks, and much, much more!

There will be a carved pumpkin contest and families are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and have a spooktacular time! Located at Lake Eva Park, Haines City.

Sat, 9 am-12 pm.

OCT 23

– 36th Annual Fall Garden Extravaganza.

Presented by the Garden Club of Lakeland.

Over 40 vendors with plants, and garden items to kick off your Fall garden. Ask the Experts. Raffle drawings. Join in on the return

- Lake Wales Oktoberfest. Presented

by Lake Wales Main Street. This Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lake Wales features authentic bratwurst and sauerkraut; craft beers and dancing in the streets. Free community event! Fri, 7-10 pm. Cost - $25 for 20 beer/cider tasting or purchase individually.

Located Downtown Lake Wales.

OCT 29

& 30 – Sun ‘n Fun Spooktacular. Get your costumes, jump in the car, and head to Sun ‘n Fun! Families and individuals can visit Ms. Pat’s Traveling Emporium of Oddities- an exhibit of horror, a Spooky Trail, Camper Treating and the S’mores Fire Pit. Fun maps will be provided. Located Sun ‘n Fun Campgrounds, 4590 Rocky Rd., Lakeland.

Event is Fri & Sat, 4-8 pm. Cost - $10 per carload, but will be cash only at the Rocky Road entrance. *A limited number of camping spaces are available for RV camping spaces. Full hook-up for 2 nights (10/29-10/30) is $79.40. *All Halloween activities are included with overnight camping.

OCT 29

& 30 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience presented by the historic Polk Theatre. Featuring the Lipstick Players as the shadow cast. Enjoy live DJ and Dancers. Fri & Sat, 9 pm doors open/pre-show. Show begins at midnight! Cost - $18. Prop bags available for $5. Located at Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. www.polktheatre.org Costumes are encouraged! Movie is Rated R; people 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

OCT 29

& 30 - 2021 Polk County Haunted Jail Tour. Hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Food and drinks also available for sale.

First come, first served. Pay at door. Located at the old jail, 455 N Broadway Ave, Bartow.

Fri & Sat, 6-10:30 pm. Cost - $10 adults & $5 for kids under 10; proceeds benefit United Way of Central Florida.

OCT 30

– 6th Annual Harvest Festival. Presented by City of Mulberry. Enjoy Games, Pony Rides, Music, Trunk r’ Treat and more. Located Spence Park, NE 1st St, Mulberry. Sat, 4-7 pm.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

OCT 9

– GardenFest & Fall Plant Sale. Plant sale, make-andtake pollinator houses, kokedama, dish gardens, soil testing, ask the expert. Workshops: 8:30 am Worm Farming, 9:30 am Sustainable Florida Gardening, 10:30 am Pollinator Gardening, 11:30 am How to Grow Food.

Located UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, 1702 US Hwy South, Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.

OCT 14

– Comedy Night at Tanners. Featuring James Von with special guests on Thurs, 7 pm. Cost - $5. Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Check Facebook for details.

OCT 14

– 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, 6-9 pm. (next events: Nov 11, Dec 9)

OCT 19

– Tasty Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month.

10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants

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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 from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (additional packs may be purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. https://ldda.square.site/product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

OCT 23

– Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair. Event to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Homes for low income Veterans.

Vendors include: on site crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, on site custom designed shirts, homemade chocolates, local honey, pet portraits plus a variety of unique arts and craft items. Plus Patriotic Trees, filled with Florida Lottery scratchoff tickets. Get a jump start on your Holiday Shopping! Admission is FREE and open to the public. Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales. Sat, 9-3 pm.

OCT 23

& 24 – 45th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer Days. Oldfashioned fun for the whole family. The festival honors pioneers from the past and presents an annual recognition award to a notable resident of historical contributions to the community during the festival with community organizations, antique tractors and cars, live music and entertainment, festival food, beer & wine. Families can also enjoy the Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins for sale, fall craft stations, old-fashioned games, a corn crib, hay piles, photo station, and face painting.

Located Lake Wailes Park, Lk Wales. Sat & Sun, 9-5 pm. Facebook@LWHistoryMuseum for more info.

NOV 5

– Nov First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. 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 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD.com

NOV 6

– Multi Cultural Festival.

Winter Haven’s first Multi Cultural Festival is an event where we can experience the world, in our own backyard. It will display a variety of International foods and goods representing a variety of countries and cultures.

There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, a Live DJ, Live Dance Performances & more! Located Downtown Winter Haven Central Park. Sat, 11-5 pm.

NOV 13

– Honey Bee Festival.

Hosted by Main Street Bartow. Unique Crafts, Open Car Show, Bee Education Areas, Antique Market, Butterfly Tent, Food and Fun. Located along Bartow’s Main Street. Sat, 9-4 pm.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland.

Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

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 9-1 pm.

OCT 9

& 23 – The 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets. Free Community Event; family and pet-friendly! Fresh produce and veggies, local pure raw honey, arts, crafts, jewelry, apparel, CBD products, coffee, baked goods, sauces, gourmet, wooden furniture, MLN products, food trucks, kettle corn, live music, non-profit organizations, and much more!

Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park.

Sat, 9-3 pm.

OCT 10

- 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, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net

OCT 20

– GRB’s Moonlight Market.

Every third Wednesday.

Community, Crafts & Beer! The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and live music! Wed, 6-9 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

OCT 21

- Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and incoming restaurants and The Ranch Taproom & Coffee House. Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

OCT 8

, 10, 15, 17, 29, 31. NOV 5, 7, 14, 19, 21. DEC 10, 19. – Outdoor Summer Stadium Concert Series.

Hosted by Theatre Winter Haven. Sponsored by Visit Central Florida, City of Winter Haven. Buy single tickets or buy 3 or more to save! Check out online for the shows performed at the stadium this summer. A SAFE, outdoor venue where we can all social distance in the grass. Bring your lawn chairs, cooler, frisbee or football. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, behind Theatre Winter Haven, 588 Cletus Allen Dr, Winter Haven.

Fri, 8 pm. Sun, 7 pm. Gates open 1 hr prior. Cost - $18. TheatreWinterHaven.com

OCT 7

to 31 - The Addams Family.

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Located Theatre Winter Haven.

TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

OCT 9

– 2nd Annual Performing Arts Festival: Down The Rabbit Hole. Presented by With Love Productions Inc., this free outdoor family friendly event is inspired by the wonderful world of Tim Burton and his unique characters. Event includes: Main stage theatrical show (show times: 6, 7,8 and 9 pm), Interactions with actors portraying your favorite Tim Burton Characters, Vendors, Food Trucks, Costume Contest, Selfie Area and more! Located downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. Sat, 5-9:30 pm.

OCT 15

to 24 – Steampunk Shenanigans. Presented

by Just Write! Lakeland. A comedy Sci-Fi, from the wild to the weird, join us for an evening of live

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theater the likes of which you have never seen!

Controlling machines, sea monsters, dynamite and time travel? Yes time travel. It’s all here as we journey into the minds of some our best local talent, for one unforgettable show! Located at The Stage Room, 310 E. Lemon St., Lakeland.

Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 2 pm. Tickets $10.

Rated PG-13. JustWriteLakeland.com for tickets and more info.

OCT 8

& 22 – ‘Funk Up Your Fall’ Concert Series On The Oval at Bok. Enjoy the new concert series at Bok Tower. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for enjoyment. Ticketed event. Oct 8 featuring GW Souther and Oct 22 featuring Reverend Barry and the Funk. Fri, 7-9 pm. Cost - $20 members, $35 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org (next concert: Nov 12)

OCT 22

& NOV 5 – Classic Albums Live Concert Series. Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Performances of classic rock’s best albums and artists with original music performed live on stage. Oct 22: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Nov 5: AC/DC Back in Black. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

OCT 29

– Them Sweeney Boys!

Downhome comedy revue dinner show. Dinner starts at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets - $35 Adv (includes dinner); $45 At Door. Dinner menu: BBQ chicken & pulled pork, baked beans, corn on the cob, salad and bread. Located at Balmoral Event Center, Haines City. www.BalmoralEventCenter.com

NOV 6

– God Bless The USA Concert. Hosted by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Concert features Brass Heart Band and Strings performing patriotic music. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, Winter Haven. Sat, 7 pm (gates open at 6:30 pm). SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven.org for tickets and details.

NOV 19

– Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis.

Join the holiday magic of Mannheim Steamroller as they bring their holiday tour to fans throughout the country. Experience the performance of the #1 Christmas music artist in history and hear the entire album that started it all, Live”Mannheim Steamroller Christmas!” Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm. Tickets - $93, $62, 51 plus parking. www.

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NOV 24

to DEC 19 – The Sound of Music. One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Located Theatre Winter Haven.

TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

OCT 8

to 16 – 6th Annual Fore the Love. Proceeds benefit the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golf tournament hosted at the Country Club of Winter Haven. Online auction and raffle event hosted from Oct 8 to 15. Sat, 9 am. WHHFoundation@baycare.org or (863) 2971781 for more info.

OCT 14

– Taste of the Ridge.

Presented by Haines City Rotary. Come taste the cuisine of more than a dozen restaurants on the Ridge! Lots of door prizes! Located Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Cost - $30 per person. Buy tickets online: www.eventbrite. com/e/taste-of-the-ridge-tickets-173600753527

OCT 18

– Boys & Girls Club Fore the Kids Golf Tournament.

One golf event, two great locations! Lone Palm Golf Club of Lakeland and The Country Club of Winter Haven. Registration 11 am, Shotgun Start 12 pm. Boxed lunch at 12 pm and dinner at 4 pm.

For more info or to register: www.bgcpolk.org/ forethekids

OCT 22

– Stepping Out for Education. Stepping Out for Education is a Dancing with the Stars type event, done as a fundraiser by the Polk Education Foundation. Local celebrities are given 20 dance lessons and will perform at the event in front of a panel of judges. The top winners will be named as well as the audience voting on their favorite.

The general public can help dancers by voting for them to win the People’s Choice Award, which will go to the couple that raises the most money.

Some call this their favorite FUNdraiser! Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 6-9:30 pm. polkschoolsfl.com/pef/steppingout

Oct 28

– 9th Annual Mr. Central Florida. Hosted by Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center. A Red Carpet Premier Hybrid Event. Dress to impress as you walk the Red Carpet, enjoy live entertainment, food & drinks, and prepare to watch an outstanding field of contestants vie for the title of Mr. Central Florida on the “Big Screen”. Can’t make the event? You can still watch the livestream of the event via Smart TV, Roku, or any other device that can connect to social media from the convenience of your home. Located at CMX Cinemas (formerly Cobb Theater) at Lakeside Village, Lakeland. Red Carpet Premier, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Livestream will start at 7 pm. www.cfshc. org/mrcentralflorida/

OCT 29

to NOV 4 – The Gala (Virtual). Annual event hosted by the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. This year due the COVID-19 the event will only be virtual. All sponsors will receive a customized dining experience. Join the online auction and raffle drawing. All proceeds will be utilized locally to establish an American Psychological Association accredited training program for Doctoral level clinical Psychologists in Winter Haven. For more info: https://whhfoundation.org/events/gala/

NOV 6

– ACS Cattle Baron’s Bootleggers Ball. Join us at the American Cancer Society Polk County Cattle Baron’s Ball presented by on November 6th for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. The theme is 1920s bootleggers era! Located at The Bunch Ranch, 4641 Hancock Ave., SE, Lakeland.

Sat, 6-10 pm. Tickets - $100; sponsorships available. Facebook.com/cattlebaronsballpolk

NOV 11

– Boys & Girls Club Bartender Bash. Raising money and raising glasses at the 18th annual event. Enjoy a variety of appetizers, cocktails, and raffle items. Must be 21+ to attend. Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets - $75 Adv, $100 At Door. BGCPolk. org/Bash for tickets

NOV 16

– Angels Among Us. Annual benefit for Girls, Inc. Ticket includes food, auction items, cash bar.

Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:308 pm. Tickets - $60+ www.GirlsIncWinterHaven. org or Facebook for tickets/details

DEC 7

– Santa Paws. Kick off the holidays with a cocktail party to benefit the Humane Society of Polk County.

Ticket includes: 1 complimentary holiday-inspired cocktail, appetizers, 5 entries to premium raffles, live music with KeySoundSoul. Cash bar.

Sponsorships available. Located Jensen’s Corner Bar, Winter Haven. Tues, 6-9:30 pm. Tickets $50. Contact Tracey@todayandtonight.com for more info. PolkNoKIll.org for tickets.

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FRIDAY, OCT 1

LUBECK DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) CORY GREENWAY (The Yard on Mass, LKD) GEORGE MORRIS (Swan Brewing, LKD) THE BROKE (Apple Lounge, WH)

SATURDAY, OCT 2

ST DENIS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) PACIFIC RUSH DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TRACKSIDE BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 2PM 2p/ PROPER WEDNESDAY 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) SPANKIN’ SADIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) DAN PEPIN (Craft + Kitchen, LKD) GOOD STUFF BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) DAVID BRIMER (Front Page Brewing, BTW) AMIE & LUKE OF SOUTHERN BLEND (Cypresswood Pub, WH) BRETT FOSTER (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SHINEDOWN, SEETHER, CANDLEBOX, FOZZY, DIRTY HONEY (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, OCT 3

LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) BEN PILA (Derry Down, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DAVID SMITH (Front Page Brewing, BTW) JADED (Caribbean Bay, WH) OCEAN STEEZE & JUNE BUNCH (The Yard on Mass, LKD) PAUL CATALDO DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SIMPLY SHANIA; TRIBUTE TO SHANIA TWAIN (Chain of Lakes Park, WH)

MONDAY, OCT 4

OUT-N-ABOUT HOUSE BAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

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TUESDAY, OCT 5

THE RECLINERS (Federal Bar, LKD) SG WOOD (Swan Brewing, LKD) FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH) NF wsg MICHL (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 6

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DIESEL DAISY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

THURSDAY, OCT 7

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DAVID BRIMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Union Taproom, WH) HARRY STYLES wsg JENNY LEWIS (Amway Center, ORL) DEAD & COMPANY (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

FRIDAY, OCT 8

GW SOUTHER (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DARRA AND THE DETOURS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) LEAVING EDEN (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) CURT & JADE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) OFF WHITE BETTIES (The Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) WE THREE STRINGS (The Yard on Mass, LKD) RB STONE BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) PERUBA (Front Page Brewing, BTW) HARLEQUINN (Apple Lounge, WH) AMERICAN IDIOTS/ HARDWIRED (Lkld Live, LKD) THE REALITY BAND (Brew Hub, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (The Twisted Prop, WH)

LOVE ALIVE; TRIBUTE TO HEART (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) THE MUSHROOM BROTHERHOOD; ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIB (Ramon Theater, FRSTPF) PAPI JUANCHO (Amway Center, ORL) BROOKS & DUNN (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, OCT 9

HARLEQUIN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) LEAVING EDEN (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) NUTHIN’ FANCY/ TOMMY ROXX (Polk Theatre, LKD) SEPTEMBER DOGS (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) THE RECLINERS (Federal Bar, LKD) GOOD STUFF BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH) ACE JACKSON AND THE JUMP KINGS (Lakeland Harley Davidson, LKD) THE BIG CHILL BAND (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SG WOOD 2p/ SUBHARMONIC 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) BRANDON MILLER (Union Hall, LKD) KISS (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, OCT 10

RAISIN’ CAIN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LEAVING EDEN/ TATTOO’D SWEETHEARTS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) ROYCE REED (Swan Brewing, LKD) BRYAN RIVERS (Front Page Brewing, BTW) JOHNNY WILD AND THE DELIGHTS (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) HARRY STYLES wsg JENNY LEWIS (Amalie Arena, TMP) ZAC BROWN BAND wsg DEVIN DAWSON AND ASHLAND CRAFT (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

MONDAY, OCT 11

ALICE COOPER wsg ACE FREHLEY (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

TUESDAY, OCT 12 DARRELL SCOTT (The Ritz, WH)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 13

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DIESEL DAISY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) PITBULL wsg IGGY AZALEA (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

THURSDAY, OCT 14

GREG FUENTES (Swan Brewing, LKD) TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LIL BABY wsg LIL DURK (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

FRIDAY, OCT 15

BLUE COLLAR BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JADE & DUKE (Balmoral Bar & Grill, WH) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BILLY & RICH (Federal Bar, LKD) TNT TRAVIS & TIM (Cypresswood Pub, WH) JUSTIN GRIMES (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) SG WOOD (Front Page Brewing, BTW) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) COMPLETELY UNCHAINED (Union Hall, LKD) POWER PIANO TRIO (Chain of Lakes Park, WH)

SATURDAY, OCT 16

RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SIDE PROJECT DUO (Front Page Brewing, BTW) GEORGE MORRIS & THE LARIAT (Camp Mack, LW) JB STRAUSS (Union Hall, LKD) THE QUITTIN TIME BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) BILLY DICKERSON (The Yard on Mass, LKD) THE BROKE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) CONSPIRACY THEORY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) CRISTI MASSEY 2p/ OAK HILL DRIFTERS 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Brew Hub, LKD) LAKELAND SYMPHONY ORCH. WOODWIND QUINTET (Lake Wales Arts Council, LW) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) WISIN & YANDEL, PRINCE ROYCE, LUIS FONSI, NATTI NATASHA, ZION & LENNOX, LUNAY, MARIAH ANGELIQ (Amway Center, ORL) FOR KING & COUNTRY (Amalie Arena, TMP) JONAS BROTHERS wsg KELSEA BALLERINI (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, OCT 17

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) JARED HOUTS AND RACHEL POLLOCK (The Yard on Mass, LKD) THE BIRTHDAY SAPS (Swan Brewing, LKD) MICAH MADORE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) KEITH COLEMAN; JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUCCI MANE, 2CHAINZ, FABOLOUS, BOOSIE BADAZZ (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, OCT 19

SHELDON BENJAMIN (The Yard on Mass, LKD) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Apple Lounge, WH) SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, FEVER 333, CODE ORANGE (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 20

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

THURSDAY, OCT 21 JOEY FOLEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BRETT FOSTER DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD) MERCYME wsg MICAH TYLER (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, OCT 22

CAL: PINK FLOYD (RP Funding Center, LKD) REVEREND BARRY & THE FUNK (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Lounge, DUN) DAN RODZ, LINDSEY BROWN, CRYSTAL DAGGER (1845 Tap House, DVPT) NEAL AND PREY TRIO (Federal Bar, LKD)

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KAT & MICAH DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH) JOE REID AND HEARTLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD) HUNTER SMITH (Front Page Brewing, BTW) KEYSOUNDSOUL (Grove Roots Brewing, WH)

SATURDAY, OCT 23

SANDY BACK PORCH (Pioneer Days, LW) CONSPIRACY THEORY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BRYAN RIVERS 2p/ SPITFIRE 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) THE SOUND MACHINES (Federal Bar, LKD) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) DARRA AND THE DETOURS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) GARY LOVE BAND (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) TL JENTGENS (Union Hall, LKD) JOHNNY CASH & GEORGE JONES TRIB (Ramon Theater, FRSTPF)

SUNDAY, OCT 24 PBR BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RAF & ALEX OF 48 STATES AWAY w/CHARLIE ROSARIO (The Yard on Mass, LKD) THE KNOTTY G’S (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANISETTE MAYER (Front Page Brewing, BTW)

TUESDAY, OCT 26 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, OCT 28

LUKE COMBS wsg ASHLEY MCBRYDE AND DREW PARKER (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, OCT 29

KEYSOUNDSOUL (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) THEM SWEENEY BOYS (Balmoral Event Center, HC) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KAI7EN (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

CROSS TRAXX ALMOST THERE (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD) LIVE HART (1845 Tap House, DVPT) OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Hole, DVPTTONY KNIGHT & FRIENDS (Cypresswood Pub, WH) BLAKE FREE (Apple Lounge, WH) BEATLEBEAT; TRIBUTE TO BEATLES (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) B. HAVEN (Paint Haines City Pink Event, HC) ERYKAH BADU wsg GOODIE MOB & SCARFACE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, OCT 30

FOLEY & BURNS/AGGIE ROAD/JOSH BLEVINS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) DARRA AND THE DETOURS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS/ SPANKIN’ SADIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MICAH SHANE DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) BRIMER DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH) RIOT (The Yard on Mass, LKD) GERRY WILLIAMS BAND (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SHANE MEADE TRIO (Brew Hub, LKD) B. HAVEN (The Twisted Prop, WH) ENRIQUE IGLESIAS AND RICKY MARTIN wsg SEBASTIÁN YATRA (Amway Center, ORL) JASON ALDEAN wsg HARDY AND LAINEY WILSON (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, OCT 31

WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) CRAIG AND TOM (The Yard on Mass, LKD) MAJESTY OF ROCK; JOURNEY & STYX TRIB (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) KIRSTIE KRAUS (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

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TUESDAY, NOV 2

ELEVATION WORSHIP wsg STEVEN FURTICK (Amway Center, ORL)

JAMES TAYLOR wsg JACKSON BROWNE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, NOV 12

DAN + SHAY wsg THE BAND CAMINO/ INGRID ANDRESS (Amway Center, ORL)

ALMOST THERE, THE FREE WHISKEY BAND, THE BROKE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) SPANKIN’ SADIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUCCI MANE, 2CHAINZ, FABOLOUS, TRINA, BOOSIE BADAZZ (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, NOV 5

SATURDAY, NOV 13

WEDNESDAY, NOV 3 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 4

CAL: AC/DC, BACK IN BLACK (RP Funding Center, LKD) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) THEO MOON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) NEAL AND PREY TRIO (Federal Bar, LKD) SIRSY (Swan Brewing, LKD) JADED; AEROSMITH TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH)

SATURDAY, NOV 6

BRASS WORKS (Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, WH) 33 YEARS (Swan Brewing, LKD) MARC ANTHONY (Amway Center, ORL) OMARION & BOW WOW feat. YING YANG TWINS, LLOYD, SAMMIE, PRETTY RICKY, SOULJA BOY wsg ASHANTI (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, NOV 7

SARAH GANEY & PAIGE BRYANT; TRIB TO BROADWAY (Chain of Lakes Park, WH)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 10 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 11 LAURA THURSTON (Swan Brewing, LKD)

PROPER WEDNESDAY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) ZACH BARTHOLOMEW (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) SYGNAL 2 NOISE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) KEYSOUNDSOUL (Swan Brewing, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 14

CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD) STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL STAR BAND wsg JACKSON BROWNE (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 17 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 18

CARIBBEAN CHILLERZ: JIMMY BUFFETT TRIB (Lake Wales Arts Council, LW) CHRIS STAPLETON wsg SHERYL CROW/ KENDELL MARVEL (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, NOV 19

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER (RP Funding Center, LKD) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) ELIZABETH WARD (1845 Tap House, DVPT)

OFF WHITE BETTIES (The Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) FIRE & RAIN BAND; JAMES TAYLOR TRIB (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) FLORIDA BLUE BATTLE OF THE BANDS (Amway Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, NOV 20

KAI7EN (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) 2PM (Swan Brewing, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 21

CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 23 JOHN FOGERTY wsg CHEAP TRICK (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 24

CROSS TRAXX (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

FRIDAY, NOV 26

LIVE HART (1845 Tap House, DVPT)

SATURDAY, NOV 27

CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) DARRA AND THE DETOURS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 30 EVANESCENCE & HALESTORM (Amway Center, ORL)

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Get Lost Columbus Oct. 11 is Columbus Day. Recently, this national holiday has received controversy. Some places have renamed it "Indigenous Peoples' Day." In other places, statues of Columbus have been either torn down or removed. Why is the legacy of this great hero being erased?

But, was Columbus really a hero?

If so, what made him one worth remembering?

"Because he proved the earth was round," some people might reply. But he didn't. People back then already knew the earth was round, as it was proven by the ancient Greeks centuries earlier. Rather, the common misconception was that the earth was larger than it is. Columbus thought the world was smaller, and that people could sail around it in a matter of days, which is what he set to prove during his voyage. Of course, he didn't prove it, as he never sailed around the world. But he did "discover" new lands.

"Yes, but he discovered America," some people would rebut. But he didn't. People were already living there. In fact, before European arrival, about 100 million people lived in the Americas. In contrast, Europe at that time only had around 70 million.

There were more people living in the Americas than in Europe around the 15th century, according to William Denevan in The Native Population.

Even if we ignore the indigenous people already living there, Columbus wasn't the first European to set foot in the Americas. Leif Erikson had traveled to the continent nearly 500 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

"But Columbus still explored America," some would insist. But he never set foot in North America.

He explored Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Even then, he never thought he was in a new continent. He assumed he had reached the East Indies. It wasn't until 1502 that navigator Americo Vespucci realized Columbus had discovered a new con-

tinent.

"But he still explored the Americas." Yes, and he slaughtered countless innocent people while doing so. When he reached the islands, nearly 250,000 (a quarter million) Taino people already lived there. Initially, they were friendly and wanted to trade peacefully with him.

But Columbus wanted more from them. He wrote in his journal: "They would make fine servants…With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want."

Columbus assumed the native people had gold. So he came back on his second voyage with 17 ships and 10,000 men to take it from them. The Oatmeal describes his bloody exploits: "Upon his arrival, he demanded that the [native] people give his men food and gold, and allow them to have sex with their women. When the [natives] refused, Columbus responded by ordering that their ears and noses be cut off, so that the now disfigured offenders could return to their villages and serve as a warning to others."

Columbus and his men enslaved and slaughtered the natives, even hunting them for sport and feeding them to the dogs. His crimes were so heinous that he was dragged back to Spain in chains to be tried for his atrocities. By then, his exploits had reduced the native population from a quarter million to only 200 million people, according to the Christian Science Monitor.

To recap: Columbus didn't prove the earth was round, and he didn't discover America. The only thing he achieved was the slaughter of the native inhabitants already living there. So, no, renaming his holiday and tearing down statues is not "erasing his legacy." It's acknowledging his "legacy" was never worth celebrating to begin with.

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE CONTACT RESTAURANTS FOR DETAILS.

AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL

This is a one of a kind, waterfront, casual dining experience where you can enjoy well-prepared food, water sports in action and a beautiful sunset on our multi-level covered deck overlooking Lake Myrtle in Auburndale.

Delicious Seafood and more . . . featuring Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boys.We also have a large selection of Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974

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

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on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.

Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday!

Chicken wings!

1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

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 Mondays-Fridays 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

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm.

Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy!

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info.

Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937

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1. What was Byron MacGregor’s single claim to fame?

2. Which group released “Never Been to Spain”?

3. Steve Lawrence and Donny Osmond both had hits with the same song. What was it?

4. Name the first No. 1 hit in America by Yes. 5. What song contains this lyric: “What are we gonna tell your mama, What are we gonna tell your pa, What are we gonna tell our friends when they say ooh-la-la”?

the background, in 1973. It tells of one Canadian’s appreciation for all America has done to help around the world in response to crises.

2. Three Dog Night, in 1972. Hoyt Axton wrote and released the original in 1971, and it’s since been covered by numerous others.

3. “Go Away Little Girl,” released in 1963 and 1971, respectively.

4. “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” in 1983.

5. “Wake Up Little Susie,” by the Everly Brothers in 1957. The song shot to No. 1, even though it had been banned for having suggestive lyrics.

Simon and Garfunkel released a cover years later, but it wasn’t even close.

That sibling DNA in the brothers’ voices just can’t be duplicated.

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1. Name the girl group that released “Nothing But a Heartache.”

2. Which group had their album pulled by Disney on release day?

3. Two duos released “Mockingbird” a decade apart. Who were they?

4. Which artist had his only No. 1 hit ANSWERS with “Rock Your Baby”?

1. MacGregor released a spoken word recording of “The Americans 5. Name the song that contains this (A Canadian’s Opinion),” with “America the Beautiful” played in lyric: “There, like a dream, this wonderful night, I gazed at the grotto • “To soften butter without melting warm a bowl that is bigger than the aglow in the light.” it,butter stick and invert it over the butter on a plate. It’s nice before a meal Answers because it makes a hard stick of butter spread on bread rolls, but 1. The Flirtations,easier inso tosoft 1968. not that you use too much.” -T.G. in Indiana • Keep yolks in hard-boiled eggs 2. theInsane Clown Posse, in 1997. At from crumbling by wetting your knife • “That time ofobjected the year is almost to the minute, Disney between last slices. here. You know, the time when the graphic nature of the lyrics.

Just running the heater gives the whole • “Save plastic bags that cannot be house the zaps. To keep our carpets recycled, and use them to collect food weeks earlier, the Southern Baptist from giving us static shock, we fill a scraps that cannot be composted or water spray bottleto with boycott 1 part laundry flushed.” -- B.M. in New York Convention had threatened softener and 4 parts water. Give the air because and carpet a spritz, and the Disney businesses ofit kills Gay • “I use double-stick tape to hang zaps.” -- A.O. in Canada lighter items on my walls, since it Days at Disneyland. does not leave a hole, and I am a rent• “Hard-water stains in the toilet are er. You can useand it to reduce noise 3. also Inez Charlie Foxx, the songfrom vibrations. For instance, I used it no match for denture tablets. Simdrop one in the toilet and letand sit writers, 1963, andply Carly Simon in my car to keepin the carpet lying flat overnight. A quick scrub and a flush in the trunk.” -- J.T. via e-mail James Taylor in 1974. in the morning should do it.” -- P.S. in Washington 4. George McCrae, in 1974. McCrae EXPECTonly MORE... GET MORE...

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It works!

• “Firing up the grill? Don’t get hasty. Preheat. Cooking times are based on an even cooking temperature, and you’ll get that good sear on your steaks or chicken. Use a grill thermometer and you’ll know when just the right time is to put dinner on the grill!” — T.E. in South Carolina • Ever wonder how long your peanut butter will last? On the pantry shelf, you can expect it to hold for 7-12 months if stored in a cool dark place.

After opening, it will last 3-4 months in the fridge.

• Smudged mascara? Remove it on the fly with a little bit of lip balm. Simply run your finger over the lip balm, then carefully remove the smudge.

You also can put a bit of the lip balm on a tissue and use that instead.

• “I dropped a glass in the kitchen, and there were a ton of small pieces.

After I swept up, I wiped the area with a piece of bread, which picked up all

HAZELNUT

Hazelnut is a black and calico female Domestic Shorthair mix and is approximately 1 year, 1 month old.

She has been spayed. Hazelnut is a shy girl that needs a lot of love and time so she can trust you.

LUCA

Meet Luca! A Presa Canario mix that is around 1 years old. Luca is a big boy and he doesnt realize how big he actually is. He does great with children, but we recommend the houshold have older children because of how big Luca is. He gets along with female dogs and he likes to chase cats.

GRACE

Grace is a white and black female Labrador Retriever mix. She is approximately 1 year, 4 months old and has been spayed. Grace is a super friendly dog and she LOVES attention! Grace is a special needs dog who is deaf, but she does know some hand signals. The signals she knows are: Stop Everything, Come Inside & Affection.

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.

Veterinarian of the Month Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food therapy and Tui Na. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupunture. Dr. Vargas is pursuing her Master’s Degree in TCVM at Chi Institute, where she works as a Teacher Assistant and as a Lecturer for the Chi Latin America. She has also worked as a consultant for Disney Animal Kingdom.

Dr. Vargas is also a Certified Veterinary Journalist and a prolific author of both scientific and motivational articles. Dr. Vargas has lectured at the World TCVM Congress (2015, 2016, 2017), AAVA Conference (2017), AVMA (2011), and the CbVMA (2017). She is a guest blogger for www. allthingshealing.com and a writer for Woman to Woman magazine and the Lakeland Ledger newspaper. Last year she contributed a chapter for Jack Canfield’s Amazon Best seller book “The Soul of Success”. She served as an AVMA Spokesperson for Hispanic market and has recorded many PSA’s and radio interviews promoting responsible

pet ownership.

Her love for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine manifested in her book: Alt-Vet: The Revolutionary Pet Care and Longevity Solution.

Her passion for helping animals and her voluntarism has awarded her state and national recognition including the Purina National Pet Care Award, Bay News 9 Medical Hero Award, and The FVMA Gold Award. She was honored by the American Veterinary Foundation as “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” in 2015.

She lives in sunny Winter Haven, Florida, with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Dr. Vargas loves the community of Winter Haven and she is involved in a number of local organizations, including: Ridge Veterinary Medical Society where she was the 2008-2009 president Junior League of Greater Winter Haven Board Humane Society of Polk County Board Women’s Resource Center and Girls, Inc.

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SID

Sid is a orange male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 7 months old. He is good with children and other cats. He loves to play with plastic balls, bells balls, fabric balls, mouse toys, fishing toys with feathers and wand toys. When it's sleepy time , you'll find Sid in his cat tower dreaming away about catnip.

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10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal is used to hunt truffles?

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• During a game, Babe Ruth would place a cabbage leaf under his cap to keep cool under the sun, replacing it every inning or two.

which country?

3. Greece, in 1896

• The University of Oxford is older

• Only official members of federally accepted Native American tribes may legally possess or collect eagle feathers.

(Shakespeare) was the prince of

4. Ten in the history of the awards. Stevie

• A Vietnamese man was hospitalized after drinking too much methanol. Doctors transfused 15 cans of beer into his body to revive him.

The liver breaks down ethanol before methanol, which gave doctors more time to do dialysis to remove the methanol from his system.

8. LITERATURE: Hamlet

Wonder was the first in 1974.

• C.S. Lewis coined the term “verbicide” to denote the killing of a word or distortion of its original meaning.

ering hydrogen?

5. “Pulp Fiction”

• The fighting on D-Day was so fierce that as much as 4% of the sand on Normandy beaches is magnetic due to shrapnel that has been broken down over the decades into sandsized bits.

chemist is credited with discov-

6. Perry White

• Studies have shown that playing Tetris can curb sex, drug and food cravings.

• Santa Claus was issued a pilot’s license from the U.S. government in 1927, along with airway maps and a promise to keep the runway lights on.

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Islands?

2. TELEVISION: Which popular 1980s-90s sitcom featured characters named Sophia, Dorothy, Rose and Blanche?

3. HISTORY: Which country hosted the first Olympics?

4. MUSIC: How many AfricanAmerican singer/songwriters have won a Grammy for Album of the Year?

5. MOVIES: Which 1990s film featured a twist contest at a restaurant called Jack Rabbit Slim’s?

6. COMICS: What was the name of the Daily Planet editor in “Superman” comics?

7. CHEMISTRY: Which English

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than the Aztec Empire.

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• The Chocolate River in the “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was real! The production used 150,000 gallons of water, cream and chocolate. But the ingredients spoiled and smelled really bad when the movie ended.

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BARS&PUBS *Please check Facebook pages to confirm business schedules, events and promos.

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 Sun, $4 Capt (All Flavors) Tue, Tito’s $5 Wed, Trivia 6p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke-Free/Outside Patio Sat, Oct 30 - Halloween

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

(863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar

The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p

Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts

The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p

DUNDEE

The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music Food Avail.

DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 Hwy 27

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Out-n-About Bar (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Wed & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night

FROSTPROOF P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger!

Full Liquor

(863) 285-8732 Food Avail.

HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Tue, Trivia w/Mike Lee 6-8p Wed, Karaoke w/Robin 6-9p Thu, Football 8:30-11p Fri, Latin Night 6-9p Oct 29 & 30 Music Fest Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p

LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F

LAKELAND 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 FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs 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

FT. MEADE

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

Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night

Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 N. Charleston Ave

LAKE ALFRED

Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave

(863) 647-5900 Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Thu, Free Trivia 8p 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 Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily Sports Packages $12 Buckets Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails

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BARS&PUBS 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: Thu-Sat, 4p-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 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke 6:30p Wed, $6 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas 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 Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Days: Drafts, Sodas, Fries, Sliders, Chili Dogs Open Daily 11-4; Wed & Fri, 11-7p 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, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days

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Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail.

Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table Food Avail.

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 Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p 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 Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p

Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1.50 Tacos Thu Specials at Oyster Bar Thu, Sat & Sun, Live Music Sat, Oct 30 Halloween

Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jass Trio Sun, Brunch

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

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

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

Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio

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 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt 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 High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Smoke-Free

The Social Lounge 356 3rd St NW NOW OPEN! Mon-Fri, 4p-2a Sat, 2p-2a; Sun, 2p-12a Piano Bar Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic and Craft Cocktails Wine and Beer Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

(863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Wed, Bingo Live Music Thu-Sun Oct 14 – Comedy Night 7p Oct 16 – FallFest 4p Oct 30 - Halloween

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free

Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Hrs: Tue-Thu 4-10p, Fri 4-11p, Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Brews & More Pizza: Wed-Fri, 4-cl/Fri & Sat,12-cl Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p

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.

Fri, Oct 29 Halloween

Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p

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the Supporting the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Winter Haven Hospital Patients

All proceeds from the 2021 events will go to support the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

A Golf and Tennis Event at Country Club of Winter Haven Presented by:

Legacy Sponsor:

THANK YOU SPONSORS AND TEAMS The Cassidy Family

Fore the Love Sponsors:

John & Tracy Scheck | Mike & Janine Mahalak BayCare

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

Online Auction & Raffle Event

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 - 9:00 AM

Golf Tournament

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4200 Country Club Road South, Winter Haven For More Information WHH Foundation: (863) 297-1781 | whhfoundation@baycare.org

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