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Lake Wales Mardi Gras is Back

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Bok Tower Gardens: Spring Bloom Events

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Central Park Art Festival

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Lake Wales Arts Festival

COLUMNS: 17

What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

Lake Wales Mardi Gras is Back

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Bok Tower Gardens: Spring Bloom Events

THE FUN & AMUSING: 17

General Trivia

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Strange But True

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Now Here's A Tip

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Music Trivia

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Pets of the Month

LISTINGS: 18

Upcoming Events

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Bars & Pubs

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Live Local Music

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Restaurant Listings

EDITOR’S NOTE As we continue move forward and learn our new way of life, we will keep doing 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 and website for updates and information.

Polk County is back and is strong as ever.

Events and functions are continuing to be scheduled for us to enjoy. Please contact the venues to confirm dates and times.

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

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STAFF CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

PUBLISHER/EDITOR: ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER:

COLUMNS TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL ERICA SMITH AMY SUMERLIN ELIZABETH MORRISEY JAMES COULTER

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Lake Wales Arts Festival

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An annual rite of passage, Spring Bloom presented by AdventHealth is the most colorful time of the year as thousands of azaleas, camellias, and annuals signal a new season. The festival celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature, February 1 through April 30.

CONCERT UNDER THE STARS SERIES

A partnership of the Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens, enjoy amazing music, starlit nights, and the beautiful setting for a truly unique concert experience.

DONAVON FRANKENREITER ft.

GOODNIGHT, TEXAS Saturday, February 17

BALSAM RANGE Friday, March 22

THE FITZGERALDS Friday, April 12

UNSPOKEN TRADITION Friday, April 26

SPONSORED IN PART BY

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et ready for the spectacular return of Lake Wales Mardi Gras as it marks its 40th annual milestone on February 9 th and 10th, 2024. Since its inception in 1984, this beloved family-friendly event has been a source of joy for residents and visitors alike, captivating audiences with its vibrant parade, festive floats, live music, culinary delights, and spirited atmosphere. Drawing an estimated crowd of 20,000 people over the two-day extravaganza, Lake Wales Mardi Gras proudly stands as one of the largest events of its kind outside of New Orleans!

Kicking off the festivities on Friday evening at 6PM is the annual 5K run around the scenic Shores of Lake Wailes, generously sponsored by Southstate Bank.

Simultaneously, the Mardi

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Gras festival commences at 6PM and extends until 10PM, featuring live music, engaging children's activities, local food vendors, and an array of beer

and wine options. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Wailes Park, this vibrant celebration promises an unforgettable experience.

Saturday sees the festivities continue at Lake Wales Park from 11AM to 10PM, offering more live music, delectable food options, and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

The highlight of the celebration unfolds with the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday at 3PM, winding its way through the Historic Downtown District of Lake Wales and down Central Ave. to its grand conclusion at Lake Wailes Park. The parade showcases an impressive array of floats from local Mardi Gras Krewes, media personalities, County Commissioners, and the Polk County Sheriff Dept., including Sheriff Grady Judd. As a dazzling finale, a spectacular fireworks show, sponsored by Duke Energy, will illuminate the skies, bringing the event to a triumphant close.

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Join us in commemorating four decades of Lake Wales Mardi Gras, a tradition that continues to unite communities and create cherished memories. For more information and updates, visit www. lwmardigras.com.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE WEIKERT FORD STAGE: Friday 2/9 Modene -5:00-5:45 Majick Toast - 6:15-7:00 B. Haven - 7:30-8:45 Phoenix 5 - 9:15 - 10:30 SATURDAY 2/10 Vinnie & Mikey - 12:00-12:45 On That Note - 1:15-2:00 Blake Free Band - 2:30-3:15 - PARADE Red Headed Stepchild- 4:30-5:15 Spankin’ Sadie - 5:45-6:30 Free Whiskey Band - 7:00-8:00 - FIREWORKS Black-Eyed Soozie - 8:30-10:00

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DOWNTOWN WINTER HAVEN

46th Annual

Central Park Art Festival Sat. March 9th, 2024

9am-4pm

Sun. March 10th, 2024

10am-4pm

Fine Art from around the country, music, entertainment, food trucks, kids activities and more!

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Spring Bloom presented by AdventHealth is Blooming with Beautiful Events Special to T&T Magazine Bok Tower Gardens rings in the spring blooming season with a cultural and horticultural festival dedicated to the most colorful time of the year. Spring Bloom presented by AdventHealth, celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature with a full calendar of events through early May. BRING ON THE BLOOMS For 96 years, this annual rite of spring has delighted visitors with more than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas in bloom. As the exact date range for peak bloom is hard to predict, guests are encouraged to return throughout the spring bloom season to experience the ever-changing palette of colors.

"Azaleas really steal the show, but my favorite is the camellias," said David Price, President of Bok Tower Gardens. "And the best

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time to visit is February through the first few weeks of March while the bloom cycles for camellias and azaleas overlap," said Price.

Begonias, pansies, salvia, snapdragons, flowering cabbage, and other annuals also escort the arrival of spring with glorious displays of color. Trees in bloom include native plums and deciduous magnolias.

ABLOOM WITH MUSIC, TOURS, AND MORE! Like the blooms that fill the Gardens, live music will delight visitors throughout the two-month festival, culminating with the 26th International Carillon Festival on March 13-17. The 60 carillon bells ring every half hour during daily concerts at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

DISCOVER BOK TOWER GARDENS WITH A GUIDED TOUR All-new for 2024, visitors can

enjoy a special guided tour by appointment. These intimate tours unveil the essence of Bok Tower Gardens by exploring its rich history, dedicated conservation endeavors, and harmonious fusion of artistic expression showcased through horticulture and the enchanting music of the Singing Tower.

Tours are conducted on Thursdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. throughout the season. Visitors can register for tours at www.boktowergardens.org.

Margaret Pan (USA), Laura Ellis (USA), and Annie Gao (USA) for concerts celebrating their contributions to the Carillon world and Women in Music Month.

26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE POWER OF FEMALE MUSICIANS The festival features world-renowned carillonneurs performing daily concerts at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. All invited musicians are female for the first time in Bok Tower Gardens history! Join Malgosia Fiebig (The Netherlands),

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Spend Valentine’s Day under the stars with JAZZFIRE! live on The Terrace. The Blue Palmetto Cafe

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER Thursday, February 8, 7 p.m.

Member $40, Non-Member $45 Oval Lawn Concert - Bring Your Chairs & Blankets. Fifteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkinson credited Skaggs with “single-handedly saving country music.”

AN EVENING WITH MURIEL ANDERSON Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m.

Member $25 member adult/$5 member child (12 and under), Non-Member $35 non-member adult/$15 non-member child (ages 6-17) (Visitor Center Theater) Muriel Anderson is one of America’s premier acoustic guitarists/ harp-guitarists. Her gentle sense of humor and her facility across multiple genres including fingerstyle, bluegrass, classical, and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide.

VALENTINE’S DAY ON THE TERRACE WITH JAZZFIRE! Wednesday, February 14, 5 - 7 p.m.

Enjoy two incredible Valentine’s Day carillon performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Free for Members, Non-Member $20 includes general admission Bring your chairs and blankets

Chairs & Blankets Leap in for Leap Day with the incredible Byrne Bros. on the Oval Lawn. The Byrne Brothers, hailing from Donegal, Ireland, are a multiaward winning family band and Irish dancers currently taking the Irish-American scene by storm!

will be open with dining specials and full menu. Stop by The Shop at Bok for amazing gifts for your sweetheart.

DONAVON FRANKENREITER WITH GOODNIGHT, TEXAS Saturday, February 17, 7 p.m.

Member $135 series pass, $35 single; Non-Member $152 series pass, $45 single Oval Lawn Concert - Bring Your Chairs & Blankets.

For nearly four decades, Donavon Frankenreiter has been travelling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician.

Born in Southern chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16.

THE BYRNE BROS. Thursday, February 29, 5 - 7 p.m.

Free for Members, Non-Member $20 adults, $10 children (ages 6-17) Includes general admission Oval Lawn Concert - Bring Your

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BALSAM RANGE Friday, March 22, 7 p.m.

Member $135 series pass, $35 single; Non-Member $152 series pass, $45 single Oval Lawn Concert - Bring Your Chairs & Blankets.

The four original members are all acoustic musicians and singers from western North Carolina. The band most recently claimed the #1 radio chart spots with their singles, “Richest Man,” “Grit and Grace,” “Rivers, Rains and Runaway Trains” and “Highway Side” all from their latest album (#13 for the band), 2021’s Moxie and Mettle.

SPRING BLOOM WINE WALK Saturday, March 9, 2 - 5 p.m.

Member $50, Non-Member $65 Designated driver $30 members, $40 Non-Members Sip, sample, and stroll through the Gardens while sampling 12 wines from the best wine regions in the world. Your ticket includes wine samples, nibbles at each stop, and a souvenir tasting cup. Stay for live music on The Terrace from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. with KeySoundSoul.

THE FITZGERALDS Friday, April 12, 7 p.m.

Member $135 series pass, $35 single; Non-Member $152 series pass, $45 single Oval Lawn Concert - Bring Your Chairs & Blankets.

A family group consisting of fiddling and stepdancing siblings – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald and Alanna Jenish on guitar. Featuring 3-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions, this unique act features high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing moves.

UNSPOKEN TRADITION Friday, April 26, 7 p.m.

Member $135 series pass, $35 single; Non-Member $152 series pass, $45 single Oval Lawn Concert - Bring Your Chairs & Blankets.

Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving and sincere. Their 2020-21 singles have all charted in the Bluegrass Today top 20 including “California” #1 “Irons in the Fire” #2 and “Carolina and Tennessee” #4.

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Ridge Art Association Presents the 46th Annual Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival Special to T&T Magazine Photos By Linda McAllister Moffat Ridge Art Association is proud to announce the much-anticipated 46th Annual Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival, taking place in beautiful downtown Winter Haven on March 9th and 10th.

This juried fine art festival is set to be a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, featuring artists from across the county vying for over $8000 in prizes.

The show is located in the heart of Winter Haven, Florida. Artists’ booths nestle under large oak trees in Central Park surrounded by a charming downtown area with brick streets, unique boutique shops, and inviting restaurants and bistros.

The Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival promises a weekend of artistic excellence, family-friendly entertainment, and community engagement. Attendees can immerse themselves in the world of fine art, explore a variety of mediums, and witness the creative prowess of talented artists.

Juried Fine Art Festival: Renowned artists will present their finest work, competing for prestigious prizes.

Family-Friendly Fun: The festival is designed to be a family event, featuring music, kids' hands-on activities, and face painting.

Live Performances: Enjoy live music from fantastic performers, including Skinny &

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The Handshakes, Darra Raqul, Grateful Alive, and Miss Meaty Okra.

Festival Judge: We are honored to have Daniel Stetson as the distinguished festival judge.

The Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival is not just an art exhibition; it's an immersive experience that brings the community together to celebrate creativity, culture, and the arts.

Ridge Art Association is committed to supporting the arts and fostering a vibrant cultural scene in Winter Haven. We invite everyone to join us for this exceptional event that promises to be a feast for the senses.

For more information, please visit www. ridgeart.org or contact Daphne Manning 863-640-5693 ABOUT RIDGE ART ASSOCIATION Is a 74 year old non-profit with a mission to educate and promote understanding of the visual arts and to sponsor cultural events within the community EVENT DETAILS: Date: March 9th (9-4) & 10th (10-4) Location: Downtown Winter Haven, FL Key Highlights:

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Lake Wales Arts Festival Celebrating 53 Years of Artistic Excellence

Special to T&T Magazine The Lake Wales Arts Council is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited 53rd Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival, a spectacular showcase of artistic brilliance that has been an integral part of Lake Wales for over half a century. Against the stunning backdrop of the Shores of Lake Wailes, this festival promises a weekend filled with artistic enchantment.

Greg Littleton, President and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust of Lake Wales, spoke of the festival's significance, stating, "The Lake Wales Arts Festival is such a staple of Lake Wales. When people think about Lake Wales, they think about the art show, and we are proud of our nearly 20-year association with the event. We love the fact that the Lake Wales Arts Festival is family-friendly and is

all weekend long. It’s a fun event beginning on Friday night with the Art-B-Que, and then all of the events that happen on Saturday and Sunday. It’s just a lot of fun.”

Tommy Frank, the Executive Director of the Lake Wales Arts Council, expressed the profound impact of the festival, saying, "The Lake Wales Arts Festival is not just an event; it's a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and community. For 53 years, this festival has been a cultural cornerstone, bringing together artists, art enthusiasts, and families to experience the transformative power of the arts."

The festival aligns perfectly with the mission of the Lake Wales Arts Council, enriching the lives of all Central Florida residents by providing innovative arts education programs and world-class performance and visual arts experiences. This commitment

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aims to nurture appreciation for the arts, inspire curiosity and creativity, and cultivate a thriving cultural arts community in Central Florida.

Jessica Garrett, President of the Lake Wales Arts Council board of directors and co-chair of the Lake Wales Arts Festival steering committee, emphasized the festival's role in fostering community engagement and supporting local artists. Garrett stated, "This festival is a testament to the vibrant arts community we've cultivated over the years.

It's a platform for artists to showcase their talent, and it's an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the rich tapestry of our cultural heritage.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: Dates:** February 23-25, 2024 Location: Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales, FL

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Benefiting

HEY CHILI HEADS!

Join Us For Our Annual Chili Cook-Off • February 10, 2024 • Judging Starts at 1:00 Scan For Event Facebook Page

Guests pay $5 which includes chili tastings for the “People’s Choice” Award, 5 tickets to vote for your favorite chili and a BOGO drink card.

After the judging is completed additional bowls of chili will be available for $3 each. While supplies last.

Basket Raffle & 50/50 Raffle to raise money for the Humane Society of Polk County.

Chili Judged On: Overall Taste

�� Aroma �� Color �� Presentation �� Texture/Consistency

Donations also accepted for the Humane Society of Polk County. www.humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org/donate/wish-list/

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• It was Nobel Prize-winning 20th-century American author John Steinbeck -- considered by many to be “a giant of American letters” -- who made the following sage observation: “We spend our time searching for security and hate it when we get it.”

• It seems no one can adequately explain why women tend to strike matches away from themselves while men tend to strike them toward themselves.

• It may be hard to believe, but there is an official competition to see who can sit in a sauna the longest. The World Sauna Championships have taken place in Heinola, Finland, annually since 1999. The starting temperature is 110 F, and a liter of water is poured on the stove every 30 seconds. The winner is the last person who is able to leave the sauna without assistance. Competitors participate at their own risk, and they are required to sign a waiver

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which city will host the 2022 Winter Olympics?

2. ANATOMY: What is a human’s body temperature in Celsius?

3. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called spectrophobia?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the only large major city built on two continents?

5. MATH: The Roman numbers MMXIX translate to what in Arabic numbers?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of lemurs called?

7. LITERATURE: The character

agreeing not to take legal action against the event organizers.

• Other than being celebrities, what do Woody Allen, Farrah Fawcett, Stanley Tucci, Glenn Close, Richard Attenborough and Kevin Spacey have in common?

They’re all pigs. In the Chinese zodiac, that is -- they were born in the year of the pig. * The small Central American country of Costa Rica has more species of mammals and birds than are found in all of the contiguous United States and Canada combined.

• The ubiquitous summertime flip-flop sandals are known in Australia as pluggers, are called slops in South Africa and slippers in Hawaii, and New Zealanders call them jandals.

• You might be surprised to learn that Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” was originally titled “First Impressions.”

of Miss Moneypenny appears in which novels?

8. TELEVISION: Which animated series features the character Stewie Griffin?

9. MEASUREMENTS: How many yards are in a mile?

10. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “ars gratia artis” mean?

Answers 1. Beijing 2. About 37 C 3. A fear of mirrors 4. Istanbul -- Europe and Asia 5. 2019 6. A conspiracy of lemurs 7. James Bond novels 8. “Family Guy” 9. 1,760 10. Art for art’s sake

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Life Is But A Mist “For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” - James 4:14 (KJV) On Jan. 25, 2023, around 10 p.m. at AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Auburndale, my mother went home to be with the Lord.

Ironically enough, she passed away the day before my birthday, Jan. 26. My mother had nearly died giving birth to me 37 years ago. So, her passing seemed oddly poetic, almost as if death was claiming what it wanted those many years ago.

The best thing I can say about her passing was that her entire immediate family was in that room when she finally shuffled her mortal coil. I was there, by her bedside, along with my step-father, sister, niece, and nephew.

Oddly enough, my nephew had arrived to Florida earlier that morning. It was almost as if my mother had been clinging onto life long enough for him to come and pay his last respects.

Seeing your mother, the person who gave you life, lose their own life before your eyes is a harrowing experience. I still remember the heart monitor flatlining, the doctor announcing her time of death, and me kissing her now cold forehead before leaving the hospital room.

If there was one consolation, the very next day was my birthday. Originally, I had intended to cancel my birthday party. What would have been the point if my mother couldn’t be there to celebrate.

However, my decision to continue the event proved to be my best, as it proved to be my happiest moment amidst my darkest. Nearly everyone I knew and loved attended to shower me with love and praise. I thought I lost everything. I learned I still had

everything.

Even then, it’s still a harrowing experience realizing that most of the people who raised you, most of the people you grew up with, are now long gone. My father passed away nearly five years ago, and all of my grandparents on both sides of my family passed away within the past decade or so.

I am not without family. My step-father still lives with me and supports me. I still have my sister, along with my niece and nephew.

And if there is a brighter spot in all of this, two years ago saw the birth of my great nephew, and this year will see the birth of my great niece.

As for my own life, while I can’t say it’s been the best (then again, who can?), it also hasn’t been the worst. I still have people who love and support me.

I’ve had a steady job for nearly a decade. I’ve won at least two awards. And I managed to publish my novel (self-publish, but at least it’s a book on a shelf).

Even then, even after living for more than three decades (with the fourth slowing creeping up on me), I still feel how short life is.

After all, it was short enough to see most of my immediate family pass away. And I know, in the back of my head, that my own passing is imminent.

I hope to live a long and healthy life. I try (and usually fail) to eat right. I routinely exercise.

And I don’t drink or smoke or chew or run with those who do.

And yet, even then, I still can’t help but feel how short my own life is. It is but a mist that appears for a moment before vanishing.

I hope to have lived a good life once I vanish.

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Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

FEB 8

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: Mar 14, Apr 11)

FEB 8

to 10 – Collectorama.

Coins, Paper Money, Gold, Silver, Jewelry and all Neat Collectables of all kinds.

Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs & Fri, 10-6 pm and Sat, 10-3 pm. www. rpfundingcenter.com and www. thecollectoramashow.com

FEB 9

& 10 – Lake Wales Mardi Gras. 40 years of fun in downtown Lake Wales. Enjoy live music, kid’s zone, food trucks, crafts and fireworks. Parade is Sat at 3 pm. 5k Glow Run is Fri at 6 pm. Fri, 6-11 pm and Sat, 10 am-11 pm. Located

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on the Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. www.lwmardigras. com

Eva Park, Haines City. Fri, 5-9 pm and Sat, 10-5 pm.

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FEB 17

to 10 – Grills Gone Wild.

BBQ event, classic car show, live music and tasty food. Located Tom Fellows Community Center, 207 N Blvd W, Davenport. Fri, 5-9 pm and Sat, 10-5 pm.

Old Man Frank’s Customer Appreciation Day. Oyster eating contest starts at 2 pm, register by 1 pm. $25 entry fee. Enjoy drink specials, live music. Located at Old man Franks, Lk Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Sat, 1-6 pm.

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FEB 20

Valentine Night Market in Downtown. Great for date night, girls’ night or family night out! Downtown retail shops will be open late, and Kentucky Ave will be filled with 100+ food vendors, artisans, crafters, live music and more! Find great gifts for your valentines.

Plus, enjoy adult beverages and a roaming cupid for valentine selfies! Located in downtown Lakeland. Sat, 5-9 pm. www.DowntownLKLD.com

FEB 15

Taste of Winter Haven.

Hosted by the Winter Haven Chamber. An annual evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying live music.

Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Thurs, 6-9 pm. 21+ event. Tickets available www. centralfloridatix.com

FEB 16

& 17 Ribs on the Ridge Brews & BBQ. Professional and backyard BBQ competition teams from across Florida and the southeast to compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights for the best BBQ in town. Enjoy food, live music and activities. Located at Lake

Tasty Tuesday + Tunes. Third Tuesday of every month in Munn Park. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants, and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. (next events: Mar 19, Apr 16) https://ldda.square. site/product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

FEB 23

to 25 – Lake Wales Arts Festival. 53rd annual event.

Friday is the Art-B-Que kickoff event from 5-9 pm. Art fest is Sat, 10-5 pm and Sun, 10-4 pm. Located on the Shores of Lake Wailes, Lk Wales. https:// www.lakewalesartscouncil.org/ press/2024/1/31-lake-walesarts-festival-february-23-25

FEB 24

to MAR 9 – 2024 Polk Senior Games. An annual two-week series of Olympic-style sports and games for men and

women 50 years of age and over. The Games inspire an active lifestyle, combine an interest in sports and games with fun and fellowship, promote a positive image of seniors and recognize their efforts and achievements, and encourage volunteerism.

Events hosted throughout Polk County. www.polkseniorgames.org

MAR 1

March First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Flight Night in Munn Park. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, discounts from local business exhibitors and BEADS! 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 (next events: Apr 5 Foodie Fest, May 3 Tres de Mayo)

MAR 2

10th Annual CommunityFest.

A full day of free family fun.

Enjoy games, entertainment, character meet & greets, activities and more. Hosted

by Winter Haven Chamber.

Located downtown Central Park. Sat, 11-4 pm.

MAR 9

21st Annual Spring Obsession. Sponsored by the Lakeland Rotary Club. Plant sale, children’s area, bubbles & beer garden, farmers market and more. Located 5022 Lake in the Wood Blvd., Lakeland 33813. Sat, 8-3 pm.

MAR 9

8th Annual Pasco Blues Festival. Enjoy award-winning blues artists, tasty food, and fun for all ages. Live Music, Vendors, Crafters and more. Bring your lawn

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chairs. Located Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, Land O’ Lakes.

Sat 12-6 pm.

MAR 9

& 10 – 46th Annual Central Park Art Festival. Family friendly, live performances, fine art festival. Located downtown Central Park, Winter Haven.

Sat, 9-4 pm and Sun, 10-4 pm.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. An exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details on the F.A.B. program! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm; Sept to May and 8 am-1 pm; Jun & Jul. (closed in August) Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9 am-1 pm.

FEB 11

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

FEB 15

Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, crafts and a food truck.

This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Ave in the parking lot near the new Gillian Fazio mural in downtown Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

FEB 16

Bartow Friday Fest. The Bartow Friday Fest is a fun open-air event in Downtown Bartow featuring live music, classic cars and plenty of family fun. This month it’s Magic on Main a holiday themed event.

Friday Fest is held the third Friday of every month (except December). Fri, 6-9 pm. For more info, visit www.mainstreetbartowfl.com

Concerts & Theatre

FEB 1

to 18 – All Shook Up. Presented by Theatre Winter Haven. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley® It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. ThursSun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. www. theatrewinterhaven.com

FEB 7

6th Annual Concert for the Kids. Hosted by WPCV 97.5 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The concert stars Chris Janson, Maddie & Tae, Brian Kelley, and Connor Smith. Located RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Wed, 7:30 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm. www. rpfundingcenter.com

FEB 13

& 14 – Shen Yun. An extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Join us for a show filled with courage and wisdom, light and hope. Located RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Tues, 7:30 pm and Wed, 2 pm. Doors open 1 hr prior. www.rpfundingcenter. com and www.shenyun.com

FEB 15

to 25 – Disney’s Descendants; The Musical.

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adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. ThursSun, 2 pm & 7 pm. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

FEB 17

Bok Tower Concert Under the Stars. Spring series in partnership with Lake Wales Arts Council. Feb 17 is Donavon Frankenreiter feat Goodnight, Texas. Mar 22 is Balsam Range. Apr 12 is the Fitzgeralds. Apr 26 is Unspoken Tradition. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales. www.

BokTowerGardens.org

FEB 20

to 25 – Menopause The Musical. Come Join The Sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. TuesSun, 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm. www. theatrewinterhaven.com

MAR 3

Lake Wales Live! New series in downtown by Lk Wales Main Street, City of Lk Wales, Lk Wales Arts Council. Featuring live music, food trucks, vendor marketplace. Mar 15 is The Jamband, Apr 5 is B. Haven, May 3 is Gnarbuckles. Bring your own chair. Located in downtown Lk Wales. Fri, 5-8:30 pm.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

FEB 17

3rd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival. Polk County Celebrities, lots of fun kid-friendly activities, a themed raffle basket, and music. All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast

for $5. Proceeds raised will go to the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven’s Foundation which provides community activities, sponsorship of our Service Leadership Programs, and scholarships for high school seniors.

Located in the Winter Haven High School cafeteria. Sat, 8-12 pm. https://k02032.site. kiwanis.org/

MAR 16

28th Annual Champagne & Shamrocks. Hosted by Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Passed hors d’oeuvres 5:30 pm, dinner by Terrie Lobb with complimentary champagne 6:30 pm, concert

by Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra 7:30 pm. Cash bar.

Black tie optional. Located at Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven. Tickets: www.symphonyGuildofWinterHaven.org

Sporting Events

FEB 24

to MAR 24 – Detroit Tigers Spring Training. Located at Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland. Games are at 1:05 pm. www.DetroitTigers.com Feb 24 vs. New York Yankees Feb 26 vs. Houston Astros Feb 27 vs. Toronto Blue Jays Mar 1 vs. Philadelphia Phillies Mar 2 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Mar 4 vs. Boston Red Sox Mar 7 vs. Toronto Blue Jays Mar 9 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Mar 12 vs. Minnesota Twins Mar 15 vs. Atlanta Braves Mar 17 vs. Baltimore Orioles Mar 19 vs. Philadelphia Phillies Mar 21 vs. New York Mets Mar 23 vs. New York Yankees Mar 24 vs. Tampa Bay Rays

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

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd (863) 967-2739 Wed, Trivia 6p Fri, Poker 7p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke-Free/Outside Patio Feb 10, Chili Cook-off Feb 11, Football Prty Crave & Copper 117 East Lake Ave (863) 968-2971 Local Microbrewery Patio Bar/Restaurant Wed-Sun, Open at 11a Fri-Sun, Live Music

BABSON PARK Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy (863) 589-5887 Full Liquor Seafood, Steaks & Burgers Live Music Fri & Sat Pool Table & Darts

BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 E Van Fleet Dr (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar Front Page Brewing Co 190 S FL Ave (863) 537-7249 Hrs: Open Wed-Fri 4p, Sat & Sun 12p Taproom, Full Bar Self-pour Wines Wed, Trivia Thu, Bingo Weekends, Live Music Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p Stanford Wines 165 S Central Ave (863) 800-3395 Open Daily 4-10 pm Fine Wine & Charcuterie StanfordWines.com FB@stanfordwines

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

DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

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

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

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Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 N Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Food Avail.

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

HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Hwy 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Thu & Sat, Live Music 6-9p Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

LAKELAND 1916 Irish Pub Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Ave (863) 834-2384 Daily, 11a-10p Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar Ax-Caliber 204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) 592-3500 Tue-Wed 11a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a-11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p Axe Throwing/Virtual Gun Range Coffee House/Restaurant Beer & Wine

Ducky’s Dockside Bar & Grill 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 353-5295 Thu, Acoustic Jam 6p Fri, Karaoke 6p Sat & Sun, Live Music

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

Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p

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

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

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs

The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994 Daily, Open at 12p Martini Wed, $5 Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Beer 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 Dissent Craft Brewing Co 125 S Kentucky Ave (863) 450-4351 Mon-Thu, 3-10p Fri & Sat, 12-10p Sun, 12-8p

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BARS&PUBS

Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

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

Frescos Bistro 132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails

Rec Room 202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073 Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun Open Late Night Daily Specials, 50+ Games Wed, Ladies Night Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p Family During Day/21+ after 9p

Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu-Sat, Live Music

Fire Restaurant 325 W Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Sun, Brunch

Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Wed & Thu, 5p-12a Fri & Sat, 5p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke Lakeland Loft 108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Leo’s Live Music & Billiards (A.K.A. Ybor Cigars) 5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music Linksters Tap Room (Dntn) 209 E Main St (863) 683-7195 Daily, 12p Full Liquor Smoke Free Sports Bar Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Lugo’s Craft Distillery 2500 Drane Field Rd, Suite 208 (863) 816-3330 Lounge Hrs: Thu & Fri, 5p-12a Sat, 3p-12a & Sun, 12-6p Craft Rum/Distillery Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925 Daily, 12p Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool

Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133 Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue Winner’s Circle 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p The Yard On Mass 802 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 333-0330 Open Daily Beer Garden, Food Trucks Full Bar, 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 11a All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Open Daily 11a-11p

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Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail.

Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

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

WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food/Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Feb 11, Football Prty Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-5:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p Smoke-Free Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar/Smoke-Free Outside Patio

Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 3rd Wed, Night Mrkt 6-9p Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining 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 Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, No Name Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine FB@LaughOutLoungeWH Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 11a-10p Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun 11a-8p Mon, Oyster Mon 4-7p Tue, Tasting Tuesday Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.

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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 Wed, Karaoke 7-11p Fri-Sun, Live Music Feb 11, Football Prty Feb 17, Customer Appr Prty/ Oyster Eating Contest Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke-Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed, Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Sun-Thu, 12p-12a Fri, 12p-2a/Sat, 2p-2a Mon, Martinis $6 Wed-Sat, Live Music Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic/Craft Cocktails Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p Beer Specials/Sports Packages Mon-Fri, Lunch Specials Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Thu-Sun, Live Music Feb 11, Football Prty Feb 14, V-day Dinner Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Open Daily 11:30a 40 Self Pour Taps Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p Food Available

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BLAKE FREE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) EKLECTIK HAZE 12p/ GERI BLOUNT 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) ANDREA BOCELLI (Kia Center, ORL)

FEBRUARY/MARCH CONCERT CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEB 1

TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BIG TIME JUKE BOX (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

FRIDAY, FEB 2

TMIKE & DUKE 6p/ ALMOST THERE 8p/ BEN MEYER (All Night) (Smoke OFF the Water, WH) THE SHOWTIME BAND (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

SATURDAY, FEB 3

RAYNE MARIE 2p/ SPANKIN’ SADIE 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) KATNIP 12p/ RUSTY WRIGHT BAND 2p/ SOUL2EARTH 4p/ BEN MEYER (All Day) (Smoke OFF the Water, WH) BEATTLE TRUBUTE MAN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SUNDAY, FEB 4

MICKENZIE PEISHER 4p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) EKLECTIK HAZE 12p/ MITCH STEWART 5P (Cherry Pocket, LW) JADED (Caribbean Bay, WH) DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, FEB 5

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, FEB 6

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) CURT BEASLEY (Cherry Pocket, LW) FIRE AND RAIN BAND; JAMES TAYLOR TRIB 5 & 8p (Theatre Winter Haven, WH)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 7 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DOUG RIBLEY (Cherry Pocket, LW)

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THURSDAY, FEB 8

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) THE HIRED GUNS (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) KATIE DOWNER (Cherry Pocket, LW) DAVID SMITH (Swan Brewing, LKD) FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

FRIDAY, FEB 9

ANNIE GAO; FLORIDA CARILLON FESTIVAL (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) STELLA BEAT (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) LOUIS BALDANZA 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CURT BEASLEY 1p/ FORT LONESOME SOLO 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) MODENE 5p/ MAJICK TOAST 6:15p/ B. HAVEN 7:30p/ PHOENIX 5 9:15p (Lk Wales Mardi Gras, LW) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) SPEED LIMIT 70 (Grills Gone Wild, DVPT) HAIR OF THE DOG (Apple Lounge, WH) BITTERSWEET (Swan Brewing, LKD) CHARLIE REDD TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, FEB 10

RYAN JOYCE 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MAGIC TOAST (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BIG TIME JUKE BOX (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) ULTIMATE RUSH TRIB (Balmoral Event Center, HC) DON BURNS 1p/ RYAN JOYCE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) VINNIE & MIKEY 12p/ ON THAT NOTE 1:15p/ BLAKE FREE BAND 2:30p/ RED HEADED STEPCHILD 4:30p SPANKIN’ SADIE 5:45p/ FREE WHISKEY BAND 7p/ BLACK-EYED SOOZIE 8:30p (Lk Wales Mardi Gras, LW)

MABRY STRING QUARTET (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) JOEY FOLEY 10a/ LUCK OF THE DRAW 1p (Grills Gone Wild, DVPT) SG WOOD 2p/ BILLY D TRIO 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) JASON BONTRAGER TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT THE MOONLIGHTERS (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SUNDAY, FEB 11

MICKENZIE PEISHER 4p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOEY FOLEY (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BLAKE 12p/ GREG REDDING 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) TMIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

MONDAY, FEB 12 MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, FEB 13

MURIEL ANDERSON (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FORT LONESOME SOLO (Cherry Pocket, LW) B. HAVEN (Grove House Grill, LW)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 14

JAZZFIRE! (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) SECRET SOUL (Balmoral Event Center, HC) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) CRAIG BRENNER SOLO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) KATIE DOWNER 11a/ RANDY GOIN SOLO 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BOYZ II MEN (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

THURSDAY, FEB 15 TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BIG TIME JUKE BOX (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) PILOT JONEZZ (Union Hall, LKD)

KALEIGH BAKER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) RAY NICHOLS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

FRIDAY, FEB 16

DORI LOLI (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) BRENDA JAMES AND THE SIDEKICKS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Union Taproom, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY) ATOMIC CHERRY (Apple Lounge, WH) JOE’S GARAGE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) THE JAZZ ROOSTERS (Lakeland Loft, LKD) EKTOR KEYS (Yard on Mass, LKD) KATIE DOWNER 1p/ CURT BEASLEY 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) GILBERTO SANTA ROSA (Kia Center, ORL) ROD STEWART (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

SATURDAY, FEB 17

BEN & SANDRA 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DONOVAN FRANKENREITER w/GOODNIGHT TEXAS (Bok Tower, LW) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN RENEGADE (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) ANDY SHREEVE 2p/ CELTIC CONUNDRUM 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE 8p (Leo’s Live, LKD) JAZZ SERIES: DUKE ELLINGTON (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) RANDY GOIN SOLO 1p/ BILLY DICKERSON 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BLAKE FREE BAND 1p/ JADED 7p (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) B & B JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) PAUL CATALA DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SUNDAY, FEB 18 JOEY FOLEY 2p/ RYAN JOYCE 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

MONDAY, FEB 19 RANDY SULLEN (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, FEB 20 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 21

JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DON BURNS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

THURSDAY, FEB 22 JADE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

FRIDAY, FEB 23

CODE 787 (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) MICHAEL JACKSON TRIB (Balmoral Event Center, HC) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) BEARTOE (Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) NV2L8 (Apple Lounge, WH) SECOND HAND SMOKE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) CHARLIE REDD TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) JIM N JUDY DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD) BOB MARLEY TRIB (Union Hall, LKD) MITCH STEWART 1p/ DOUG RIBLEY 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

SATURDAY, FEB 24 ROB EUROPE 2p BLAKE FREE 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BEATTLE TRUBUTE MAN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) ANDY SHREEVE 1p/ BILLY DICKERSON 5p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) RANDALL KING (Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD) LIGHT BLUE (Jeeping With Judd, BTW) BLUE COLLAR BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) DAVE COGGENSHALL (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

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FREETIME JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) MICAH MADORE DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD) RAY NICHOLS 1p/ FORT LONESOME SOLO 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

SUNDAY, FEB 25 JIM & JUDY DUO 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) BLAKE FREE 12p/ GREG REDDING 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, FEB 26 KATIE DOWNER 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW) DISTURBED wsgs FALLING IN REVERSE AND PLUSH (Kia Center, ORL)

TUESDAY, FEB 27 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) RANDY GOIN SOLO (Cherry Pocket, LW)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 28 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) HUNTER MCNEER 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

THURSDAY, FEB 29 THE BYRNE BROS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) SCOTT NAUGLER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) RANDY SULLENS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

FRIDAY, MAR 1

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) KALEIGH BAKER (Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY) TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) SCOTT NAUGLER (Yard on Mass, LKD) RANDY GOIN SOLO 1p/ LARRY GATOR GATE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) LAUREN DAIGLE wsg BLESSING OFFOR (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAR 2 BLACK SATIN 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BILLY DICKERSON (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) CARLY TEFFT (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

The Byrne Brothers MISS MEATY OKRA (Yard on Mass, LKD) RAY NICHOLS 1p/ DOUG RIBLEY 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

SUNDAY, MAR 3

RYAN JOYCE 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUCK OF THE DRAW 12p/ GERI BLOUNT 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, MAR 4 RANDY SULLENS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW) EAGLES wsg STEELY DAN (Kia Center, ORL)

TUESDAY, MAR 5

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW) OLIVIA RODRIGO wsg CHAPPELL ROAN (Kia Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, MAR 6 KATIE DOWNER 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

THURSDAY, MAR 7 ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD) DON BURNS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

FRIDAY, MAR 8

BEN & SANDRA 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) DANIEL BURNS BAND (Front Page Brewing, BTW) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Yard on Mass, LKD)

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DAVID BRIMER 1p/ RICK LANGOLF 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BRYAN ADAMS wsg EURYTHIMICS SONBOOK feat DAVE STEWART (Kia Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, MAR 9 MICKENZIE PEISHER 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KYLE SMITH (Ducky’s Dockside, HC) JAZZ SERIES: ZACH BARTHOLOMEW (Lk Wales Arts Center, LW) NAOH PARTLY DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD) GREG REDDING 1p/ FORT LONESOME SOLO 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) MARC ANTHONY (Kia Center, ORL) KeySoundSoul (Bok Tower Gardens)

SUNDAY, MAR 10

JOEY FOLEY 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DAVID BRIMER 12p/ HUNTER MCNEER 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, RICKY MARTIN AND PITBULL (Amalie Arena, TMP)

MONDAY, MAR 11 MITCH STEWART 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BURNA BOY (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, MAR 12 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

FRIDAY, MAR 15

LOUIS BALDANZA 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THE JAM BAND (Downtown Lk Wales, LW) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) JOHN LEE WYATT (Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY) 99 IN THE SHADE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JIM N JUDY DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD) FALL OUT BOY wsg JIMMY EAT WORLD, THE MAINE, GAMES WE PLAY (Kia Center, ORL) TIM MCGRAW wsg CARLY PEARCE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAR 16

B. HAVEN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) FLORIDA LAKES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Symphony Guild WH/Nora Mayo, WH) RAYNE MARIE 2p/ BLAKE FREE 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) SKIP FRYE DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD) TIM MCGRAW wsg CARLY PEARCE (Kia Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, MAR 17

MICKENZIE PEISHER 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, MAR 19

BEATLEBEAT; BEATLES TRIB 5 & 8p (Theatre Winter Haven, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAR 20 JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

FRIDAY, MAR 22 BALSAM RANGE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) JIM N JUDY DUO 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) PATRICK HAGERMAN (Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY) NICKI MINAJ (Kia Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, MAR 23 BRENDA JAMES AND THE SIDEKICKS 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BENJAMIN RAYE (The Patio, LKD) BILLY DICKERSON (Crave & Copper, ADL) BLAKE FREE BAND (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SUNDAY, MAR 24 MICKENZIE PEISHER 4p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)

TUESDAY, MAR 26 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOEL TRIB 5 & 8p (Theatre Winter Haven, WH)

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POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT 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 Handdipped 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 863-8753974

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

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Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.

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

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

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town.

Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com 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 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

CRAZY FISH

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmo-

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos MondaysFridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs.

Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available.

Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues.

Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!

Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

WINTER HAVEN

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

LAKE WALES

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

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

MISTER FISH

sphere. 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) 6766361

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

(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

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CELESTE

1. What group appeared at the San Francisco’s Cow Palace on Aug. 19, 1964?

2. Name the member of TLC who burned down her boyfriend’s house.

3. Paul Williams wrote a song for The Carpenters, but they rejected it. Name the future hit song.

4. Which group released “Are You Lonely for Me”?

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Should I bring him down, should I scream and shout, Should I speak of love, let my feelings out.”

Answers 1. The Beatles, in their first U.S. tour. The small 17,000-seat venue was chosen because promoters feared the

event would not sell out. Fans were so berserk by the end of the half-hour show that the Beatles were hustled away by ambulance.

2. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. She put his shoes in the tub, sprayed them with lighter fluid, and set them on fire.

3. “An Old Fashioned Love Song.”

Three Dog Night picked up the song in 1971 and took it to the top of the charts.

4. The Rude Boys, in 1991.

5. “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” by Yvonne Elliman, 1970. The song was included in the soundtrack for the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar.” It was originally entitled “Kansas Morning.” inside of a plastic bag (you can use the one that comes with the ice bucket). Touch all you want; germs are trapped inside.

a Brooms get worn down with use. a Struggling with your shower

cleanliness? Keep a bottle of shower sanitizer and a grout brush in the shower at all times. Use the grout brush if something pops up, and spray shower daily. This should greatly extend the time between deep cleanings.

a“I bought a television recently

and didn’t realize until I got it home that there are NO buttons on the unit itself. It operates only through the remote control. So, I put some hook and loop tape on the remote, and also on the TV and the side table. That remote stays put, and I can always find it when I want to turn the TV off!” -I.J.M. in New York

a Hotel rooms can be germ par-

adises. Try sticking your TV remote

Be sure to remove clumps of hair and dust bunnies after use, and give it a dip in soapy water or a spray with the hose weekly (not straw brooms, though). Hanging a broom will give it a longer life.

a “After we replaced our kitchen

knives with a nice block, we repurposed the magnetic strip to the garage, where it can hold a variety of tools and hardware.” -- E.P. in North Carolina

a If you want to keep a few bottles

of beverage cold in your hotel room, use one of the trash bins lined with a bag that’s filled with ice. The actual ice bucket is typically too small to use as a cooler, and if you use the bathroom sink, where will you wash your hands?

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Celeste is a black and white female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 1 year old. Celeste is spayed and up to date on all age appropriate vaccines. Celeste was found in Haines City in August 2023, some very nice ladies brought Celeste home to keep her safe and she also was pregnant, Celeste gave birth to 3 handsome boys on Sept 16, 2023.

AC

AC is a brown and black female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 4 months old. She was found as a kitten with no mother and have been raised in a foster home. Having been with a foster family gave me a great beginning and I love everyone. AC has lots of energy and loves to play! I am very good with other cats and get along with people too.

SADIE

Sadie is a black female Labrador Retriever and Terrier mix. She is approximately 9 months old. She weighs about 22.9 lbs. Sadie is a very sweet girl with lots of that puppy energy. She is friendly with people of all ages but keep in mind that she will jump and can easily knock over small kids. Sadie does good with all kinds of animals.

BUTTERS

Butters is a tan and white male Cur mix. He is approximately 2 years old and a really big baby. He is a very energetic boy who needs a nice big fenced in yard to run around and get his energy out. Butters does well with people of all ages but please keep in mind that he is a big jumper and can easily knock over small children so it is best for him to go to a home without them.

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. TERESA YODER

Dr. Yoder has been volunteering her services to the Humane Society of Polk County since 1989. Back in the “old days” when she did farm calls we would often have her out all over the county assisting with our animal cruelty investigations. Doc has been a vital part of our S.N.I.P. program as well, helping us get this program organized and running smoothly. Dr. Yoder and her staff continue their commitment to the Humane Society by making a difference in the lives of Polk’s pets. Dr. Yoder’s office is located at Ridge Veterinary Hospital, 23992 HWY 27, Lake Wales, FL 863-676-8240

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