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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTE

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The Leopard Legacy

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Jazz Hamilton "Caenevale"

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Celebrate Mother's Month at Bok Tower Gardens

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Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding

COLUMNS: 23

What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

The Leopard Legacy

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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: 14

Upcoming Events

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Live Local Music

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Restaurant Listing

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

Jazz Hamilton "Caenevale"

THE FUN & AMUSING: 13

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.

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR: ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER:

CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

COLUMNS

Celebrate Mother's Month at Bok Tower Gardens

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

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AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

MIKE POTTHAST

SALES

Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding

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The Leopard Legacy

In Memory of Tim Leopard (1973-2021)

by James Coulter They say the most important thing in life is what you leave behind. For local business owner and philanthropist Tim “Timmers” Leopard, the late owner of the Apple Lounge in Winter Haven, his life touched countless other lives in his community.

From homeless veterans to struggling teachers to families in need of a holiday dinner, through fundraisers, donations, and food distribution, Leopard helped those who could not help themselves, and his generosity only makes his absence all the more measurable.

However, as much as he was willing to give of himself to others, he was not as willing to brag about his goodwill and accomplishments.

Even his wife, Lindsey, whom he married shortly before he passed away last year, did not know the full scope of his outreach due to his own humility.

“There was stuff he could do that I was not aware of,” she said. “He did so much for the community and never really needed acknowledgment for it. He never wanted any of the acknowledgment for it. He was one of a kind.

He was an amazing person that loved me and loved people in general. He would do anything for anyone. Nothing could replace him.”

THE BUSINESS MAN Timothy Alan Leopard was born to Judith and Wayne Leopard on Sep. 15, 1973 in Winter Haven. He originally worked as a bartender at Apple Lounge, previously owned by Ted Shackelford. He left to work as an insurance salesman before returning to bring the Winter Haven bar under new management in 2005.

Tragedy struck the bar two years later when it was destroyed in a fire in 2007. Nevertheless, despite the heavy damage, Leopard and his staff rebuilt the bar and re-opened it seven months later near the end of the year, even re-dedicating it to the former owner.

It was such a huge moment in the bar’s history which also allowed them to rebuild and upgrade as well as now honor Ted Shackelford,

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Tim “Timmers” Leopard, the late owner of the Apple Lounge in Winter Haven.

its original owner - who has since passed. Tim Leopard dedicated the building with a plaque in honor of the man who created the original Apple Lounge.

Leopard always owed his bar’s success to the local community. For that reason, he always insisted on giving back to the community that supported him, supporting them in turn through various local fundraisers and donations.

THE HUMANITARIAN For nearly five years, one of their main charity endeavors has been an annual Christmas food distribution event. He approached Grant Piche, owner of the Catering Oasis, and head of the local non-profit organization Restaurants Against Hunger, with the idea, inspired by a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway Grant assisted

with Brook’s Law Group.

Piche and Leopard often worked together for many local fundraisers and causes related to Restaurants Against Hunger. Leopard participated in the Scores Golf Tournament for nine years, volunteered for various holiday food distribution events, and assisted with the Boys and Girls Club on many occasions. He even made contributions to a small refrigerator that Piche placed outside his eatery for two years to help feed the local homeless.

“Tim reach out into the community was strong,” Piche said. “It was a great honor to work with him and always a great spirited conversation...He had great humanity, and that impressed me the most.”

THE PHILANTHROPIST Reva Martin knew Tim for 15 years. She first

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Photos of the recent Putt Putt Pub Crawl, Today & Tonight Magazine followed the teams for the day to capture the event.

Dwight, a Putt-Putt Pub Crawl participant shows off his score card. The Putt-Putt Pub Crawl is one of the many local events the foundation hosts.

met him when she sold him his first house, and she had consulted him on various deals afterward. She even assisted him through a consulting firm in the marketing of Apple Lounge. They had been friends ever since.

She always knew him as the person to give whatever he could to help others.

“He was such a really genuine loving and caring person,” she said. “He was the type of person who would give the shirt off his back for anybody. He gave a lot back to the community and did a lot for people. He is just a giving caring loving person that people never had a bad thing to say about him...He is his own person. You know what it is for Tim. He doesn’t have anything to hide. He is always upfront and honest. He genuinely cares. That is what separates him from everybody else.”

Jennifer “Cookie” Denby originally knew him as a customer before eventually working for him as a cook, often assisting with trivia nights. Now she serves as a part-owner of Apple Lounge with Lindsey Leopard and Luke Stermer. Both of them were members of Lost Pets of Polk County.

She recalled a time when he met a lady whose dog was taken to the shelter and who was unable to pay to have it released. Tim later called to inform her that he had paid to have her dog released. “He didn’t even know her,” Denby said. “He was that person. He was that guy. He would have done anything for anyone just to help. He was just that guy.”

THE LEGACY Leopard was diagnosed with cancer in October 2020. A few months later, in July 2021, he was diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away a few months later due to complications to his lungs, mostly through a combination of the chemotherapy and COVID-19 infection, Denby said.

The Leopard Legacy Foundation was created shortly after in his honor. As his business often contributed to the community, his friends and family wanted to continue giving back by starting the non-profit organization in his memory.

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he passed, it was the most natural thing to come up with an organization to continue giving to the community because we did not have it, we did not have the money, he had the means to do things that he did and we wanted to be able to do it by pulling together as a community. That is how we came up with the organization.”

The Putt-Putt Pub Crawl is one of the many local events the foundation hosts.

Apple Lounge had participated each year in the annual pub crawl, being one of the locations where attendees could attempt to hit a ball-in-one with a mini-golf course hole. The Leopard Legacy Foundation has since taken over the event from The Women’s Resource Center in Winter Haven.

Tim loved the overall cause of the event, which was to give back to local homeless veterans. However, he especially loved the camaraderie. Now that he is no longer with them, his friends and family expect to continue spreading that camaraderie and charity for many years to come.

“That is why we created Leopard Legacy in his honor...[so] we could continue to do the things that Tim did on a daily basis,” she said. “Our goal was to get people to do one good thing a day. If you could do one good thing a day...and to love, he was such a loving person that touched us all.”

Mission: Leopard Legacy is a Local Humanitarian relief and development Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, veterans, and the homeless population to overcome hunger and poverty.

About: Leopard Legacy was founded in Winter Haven, Florida, September 2021, in Loving memory of Timothy Leopard “Timmers”. Leopard Legacy will help continue the missions “Timmers” cared so much about!

For more information on how to get involved with Leopard Legacy: FB@LeopardLegacy or info.leopardlegacy@gmail.com

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Skip Jacobs and Luke Thomas, owners of Brew Hounds Sports Lounge won the best hole contest with their amazing Hollywood theme.

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13TH ANNUAL

Swing for the Cure Cocktail Party & Golf Tournament

All proceeds raised from the 2022 Lewis Family Cancer Fund "Swing for the Cure" will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Cassidy Cancer Center.

Thank You Sponsors and Teams

Cassidy The

Family

Apple Lounge & Grill

McDonald’s

Reed Builder’s Group, Inc.

The Cassidy Family

Morgan Stanley The Scheck/Lewis/McKown Group - Team 1

Silver Properties / Raindance Apartments

Morgan Stanley The Scheck/Lewis/McKown Group - Team 2

Southeast Protein Purveyors, LLC

Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka

Dr. Paul Morin - Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist, Bond Clinic PA

The 69’rs

Heath Construction & Management, LLC

Oakley Transport, Inc.

UBS - Watkins Johnson Wealth Management

Hill Nissan, Inc.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Winter Haven Hospital

Keller Mechanical & Engineering

Over the Hill Gang

Winter Haven Sun

Century 21 Myers Realty

Bryan Dicks / Wanda Dicks - Coldwell Banker Realty Counter Ag / Moody LLC

Sky Powersports Stroke of Luck

Mahalak Auto Group

Special Thanks To: Corporate Table Sponsors:

Corporate Table Sponsors:

Beverage Cart Sponsors:

Bar Sponsors:

Beauty Bar by Tanimals

Bill & Amy Lewis

Bernie Little Distributors

Budget Auto Parts

Central Florida Media Group

Ohana Pools of Lakeland

Catering Oasis

Central Window Sales, Inc.

Echemendia Law Group

Pearce Financial

Daniel A. Fox, P.A.

Jahna Foundation

Erin Floyd - Coldwell Banker Realty

Tom Wolf Co.

Party Rentals Unlimited

Reilly Hartt

Tucker Paving, Inc.

Lasseigne & Ladner, PA Attorneys at Law New Electric, LLC Frank & Janet Csomos

Haven Magazine

Country Club of Winter Haven

Florida’s Natural

Roden Pool Contracting, Inc.

NuVista Food

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

• A honey badger named Stoffel, resident of a wildlife center in South Africa, was noted not just for repeated escapes from his enclosure, but his stubborn penchant for pursuing much larger animals than himself. After ending up in the clinic after attacking two lions, upon his release, he immediately broke free to attack them again!

nine (rat poison) as a type of “energy drink” during long races.

• The novelty song “Monster Mash”

by Bobby Pickett was banned by the BBC for over a decade on the grounds it was too morbid.

• On the moon, the Earth doesn’t appear to rise or set, just wobble a bit.

• Sorry, Honey Nut Cheerios fans, your cereal doesn’t contain any nuts.

While ground almonds used to be included, since 2006 just “natural almond flavor” has been used, and that is typically derived from apricot and peach pits.

• An estimated 5% of the population has never experienced a headache.

• Who needs Red Bull? In the early 1900s, distance runners were given champagne, brandy or even strych-

World Renown Saxophonist, recording artist and composer JAZZ HAMILTON “CARNEVALE”

• Robert Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” holds the world record for being the most-often rejected book to later become a bestseller, with a whopping 121 refusals before a publisher finally agreed to buy it.

• A Ukrainian couple tried to save their failing relationship by handcuffing themselves together. They lasted about four months before throwing in the towel for good.

• Studies have shown that removing lead from gasoline was a factor leading to the decline of violent crime in 1990s America. Individuals exposed to lead at young ages have numerous conditions and problems with impulse control, all of which may negatively impact their decisions as they reach adulthood.

TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

that depends entirely upon another organism for its existence?

2. HISTORY: When did the Suez Canal open?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What nation’s second largest island is called Mindanao?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:

9. ARCHITECTURE: How many churches did Christopher Wren design for London after the Great Fire of 1666?

10. TELEVISION: On “The Flintstones,” what is Bam-Bam’s last name?

Where was sherry invented?

5. MUSIC: Who was known as “the king of swing”?

6. DISCOVERIES: In what cen-

tury was the ancient city of Troy rediscovered by archaeologists?

7. GOVERNMENT: Who was

the longest-serving U.S. House Speaker?

8. MOVIES: Who directed the

movie “It Happened One Night”?

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Answers 1. Parasite 2. 1869 3. Philippines 4. Spain 5. Benny Goodman 6. 19th 7. Sam Rayburn (17 years) 8. Frank Capra 9. 52 10. Rubble

1. SCIENCE: What is an organism

Special to T&T Mag Puerto Rican saxophonist, classical pop recording artist, musical director, and composer Jazz Hamilton performs his latest production “CARNEVALE” at the RP Funding Center on September 30, 2022 at 7:30 pm.

Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and since the age of 3, Jazz knew he was destined to become a musician. At the age of 4 and 5, he serenaded his neighbors from the balcony of his grandmother’s 3rd floor apartment, singing the most famous songs of his favorite Salsa artist, Hector Lavoe. His introduction to Jazz was unique, with a father that was an avid collector of good music recordings, he was exposed to different genres at an early age. Then one day he found the original recording of “Body and Soul” by the great Coleman Hawkins and fell in love with the saxophone and Jazz Music forever.

Known for his recordings of classical, pop, jazz, Latin jazz, contemporary

jazz and salsa genres his main instruments are alto and soprano saxophones.

Consequently, Jazz Hamilton crafted a distinctive sound that emerges from a Classical backdrop but then transcends beyond the limits of any single creative expression masterfully placing his instrument at the forefront of the orchestra.

Now, Jazz Hamilton presents his mystical and electrifying masquerade concert showcasing masterpieces such as: “Song from A Secret Garden,” “Libertango,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Green Hornet,” Aranjuez,” and “Besame Mucho” along with many more.

All this intertwined with his original arrangements, orchestrations, and spellbinding interpretations. Come and celebrate love in a unique immersive musical experience with the organic, smooth, and warm tone of Jazz Hamilton in this dynamic and breathtaking Book of Moments that today he calls: “CARNEVALE” …

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Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

MAY 6

– 16th Bark in the Park 2022. Main Street Winter Haven is PAWsitively thrilled to celebrate our furry companions with pet-friendly vendors, owners, and dog enthusiasts alike gathering in Central Park. Attendees can enjoy an evening stroll to shop for pet items such as collars, leashes, organic dog treats, and more!

The park will be full of vendors offering services like free nail trims, information about lodging, obedience training, grooming…the whole nine yards!

Don’t forget – each year Bark in the Park hosts the Annual Wiener Dog Race, beginning at 7pm in South Central Park.

Dachshunds will race for the coveted title of “Fastest Wiener in Town”! Contestants are welcome to register online or at the Main Street Winter Haven tent at the beginning of the event.

Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Fri, 5:308:30 pm. mainstreetwh.com and FB@mainstreetwinterhaven

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MAY 6

– May First Friday.

Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Family Fun Night sponsored by Lakeland Moonwalk. 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

MAY 6

to 8 – Hot Air Balloon Festival. This aerial event brings the spectacle and grace of evening twilight hot air balloon glows plus early morning and late afternoon mass ascensions. There is just so much going on at this event! A variety of entertainment including balloon rides, tethered rides, balloon night glows, a car show, helicopter rides, a carnival, vendors, live music and great food will make this 2nd annual event a family must-do. Located at Sun’n Fun Expo, Lakeland.

Cost - $20 to $60. Tickets and Camping available: www.upupandaway.com

MAY 7

– Mayfaire 5K Run & Walk. Celebrate 43 years of the Mayfaire 5k Road Race and

Walk with an evening run or walk from downtown Lakeland through the historic Lake Morton district. This race is hosted by Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a nonprofit organization, that promotes running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community. Race begins at 7 pm near Lake Mirror and ends on the Promenade in Lakeland. For more info: www.

RunSignUp.com

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& 8 – 50th Annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake. Ranked one of the “200 Best Art Shows” ten years in a row, enjoy this premier fine art festival held each Mother’s Day weekend.

Art, Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors.

Located around Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. More info at www.

MayfairebytheLake.org

MAY 12

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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: May 12, Jun 9)

MAY 17

– Tasty

Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 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. 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

MAY 28

– Regatta Boat Party 2022! Hosted by Old Man Frank’s located on the Chain of Lakes, Lake Howard in Winter Haven. Enjoy live music from 2-6 pm. Come by boat, jet skis, canoes, paddleboards or just drive on over to have a great time under the sun! Remember to keep our lakes clean and have a designated driver. May 28: Acoustic Dose, Jul 2: Oaklee Music. Located at Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven on Lake Howard. FB/FranksOnTheLake

JUN 22

to 25 – Miss

Florida Scholarship Competition. Located in the Youkey Theatre at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

For tickets and more info: RPFundingCenter.com and MissFlorida.org

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

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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.

MAY 8

- 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

MAY 14

& 28 – Winter Haven 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.

WinterHavenSaturdayMarkets.com

MAY 18

– 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.

MAY 19

- 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

MAY 4

– One Night of Queen.

Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works. In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars in Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. As a result, Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since then ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. The band have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you! Located at RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Wed, 8 pm (doors at 7 pm). Cost - $64, $42 plus parking. RPFundingCenter. com

MAY 12

– 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.

May 12: The Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’, Jun 16: Pink Floyd ‘The Wall’, Jul 15: The Who ‘Who’s

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Next’. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm.

Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

MAY 13

to 15 – Seussical Jr. the Musical. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in SEUSSICAL, JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza. Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Fri & Sat, 6 pm and Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $36, Youth $33. www.

TheatreWinterHaven.com

MAY 14

– Havana Nights at Balmoral. By popular demand Havana Nights returns to Balmoral Bar and Grill with TIMBALIVE. Cuban-style salsa band to entertain us with their high-energy dance music “TIMBA”. TIMBALIVE are highly trained musicians from Music Schools in Cuba.

TIMBALIVE is one of the largest and most successful groups of Timba in United States and the world. TIMBALIVE offers the best Cuban Music with a mix of different rhythms from around the world. A cigar-roller will be on-site offering hand rolled cigars all night! Indulge all night in a specialty Latin menu organized

by Balmoral’s Executive Chef.

Located Balmoral Bar & Grill, Balmoral Resort, Haines City.

Sat, 7:30-10:30 pm. Cost - $25 General Admission or $35 with a Cigar. BalmoralBarAndGrill.com

MAY 14

– Jazz Series: Tribute to Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. The Lake Wales Jazz Connection is a collective of Florida’s very best Jazz musicians. Led by drummer, composer, arranger, and educator Paul Gavin, the Jazz Connection brings to Lake Wales the very best of live Jazz Music in Central Florida.

Enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and beverages available for purchase. Located Lake Wales Arts Council, 1099 St Rd 60 East, Lk Wales. Sat, 7-9 pm; doors at

6 pm. Cost - $25 Members, $30 Non-Members. https://centralfloridatix.com/events/jazz-series-featuring-art-blakey-the-jazz-messengers-5-14-2022

JUN 26

– Theo Von, Return of the Rat Tour. Theo Von grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and slowly became an adult. He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts that garner millions of listens/views a month. Theo’s new comedy special “Regular People” was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and is now streaming on Netflix.

In the Spring of 2020 Theo completed his two year Dark Arts Tour, which took him across America, Australia, and Europe, and another country. He’s currently on the road with his 2021 Return Of The Rat Tour. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm. Tickets - $46.50, $56.50, $88.50 plus parking. www.

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Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

MAY 14

– Rock for Paws 2022.

Featuring rock band Smokepoint, this event is a benefit for the SPCA Florida. Along with the 98.3FM BIG MAX Morning Team Eric and Mike, join us for a fun evening of live music, great food, drinks and spirits, dancing, raffles, event concert T-Shirts, and party with us to help the animals who need emergency disaster response and recovery help.

About the band: Smokepoint performs classic and modern pop/ rock hits. From Journey to Jonas Brothers, Beatles to Bon Jovi, Motley Crue to Maroon 5, Van Halen to Greta Van Fleet, The Cars to The Weeknd. Located at Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven.

Sat, 7-10 pm. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.spcaflorida. org/rock-for-paws MAY 2022 15

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FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) LUBECK (Harborside, WH) CRISTI MASSEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MAY/JUNE/JULY CONCERT CALENDAR SUNDAY, MAY 1 TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ SNAKE FARM 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN (RP Funding Center, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) AJR wsg GAYLE (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Yard On Mass, LKD) THE WILEY COLLECTIVE 2p/ SIXX L SIXX 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) COMPLETELY UNCHAINED; VAN HALEN TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD) JIMMY JOSLIN (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) JADED (Caribbean Bay, WH) MAXWELL wsg ANTHONY HAMILTON AND JOE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, MAY 8 THURSDAY, MAY 5 TMIKE & DUKE (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) DAVID BRIMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, MAY 6

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RICO MONACO BAND (Sun n’ Fun Complex, LKD) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SOUTHBOUND (Apple Lounge, WH) SMOKEPOINT (Swan Brewing, LKD) COMIN’ HOME (Federal Bar, LKD) HARRISON SCHOOL OF ARTS (Munn Park, LKD) RICARDO ARJONA (Amway Center, ORL) TIM MCGRAW wsg RUSSELL DICKERSON (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 7 PATRICK RENNEY 2p/ HARD CANDY 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SPITFIRE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) 18 MAY 2022

FREE WHISKEY DUO 2p/ ALMOST THERE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 12 CHASE DIXON (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CAL EAGLES; GREATEST HITS (RP Funding Center, LKD) THE RECLINERS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) COMIN’ HOME (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, MAY 13 ELECTRIC HAZE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) OFF WHITE BETTIES (The Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) DARRA & THE DETOURS (Apple Lounge, WH) BRETT FOSTER BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) SHANE MEADE (Brew Hub, LKD) THE SOUND MACHINES (Federal Bar, LKD) BIG CHILL (Munn Park, LKD)

MIRANDA LAMBERT & LITTLE BIG TOWN wsg THE CADILLAC THREE (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 14 PATRICK RENNEY 2p/ DARRA & THE DETOURS 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) HUNTER SMITH (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TIMBALIVE (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) SMOKEPOINT (Rock for Paws/Nora Mayo Hall, WH) CHICAGO REWIRED; CHICAGO TRIB. (The Ritz, WH) JACK SPROUSE 2p/ SANDY BACK PORCH 7p (Swan Brewing South, LKD) JAZZ SERIES: ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH) JOHN GONZALEZ BAND (Federal Bar, LKD)

SUNDAY, MAY 15

JOEY FOLEY 2p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CHASE DIXON (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) LUBECK (Harborside, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD) JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS (Hard Rock Event Center, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) LUBECK (Hurricane Grill & Wings, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 19 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) LUBECK (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) THE BROKEN HEARTS; TOM PETTY TRIB. (Dntn Lk Wales Marketplace, LW) TOURIST BOB (Swan Brewing, LKD) HALSEY wsg BEABADOOBEE & PINKPANTHERESS (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

FRIDAY, MAY 20 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SILVERBACK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JEZZABELLE (Apple Lounge, WH) SPITFIRE BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) LANNY ZEIGEL (Federal Bar, LKD) PERUBA (Munn Park, LKD)

SATURDAY, MAY 21 TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ OAKLEE MUSIC 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE LEESBURG BLUES BROTHERS (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) DANIEL DONATO (Union Hall, LKD) 2PM 2p/ REX FLOYD 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Brew Hub, LKD) MICAH SHANE & THE POWER TRAIN BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) KANE BROWN wsg WALKER HAYES AND RAELYNN (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, MAY 22 CHASE DIXON 2p/ THE BROKE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DAVE MATTHEWS BAND (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

THURSDAY, MAY 26 LUBECK (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

FRIDAY, MAY 27 RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) NICK SOLIDAY (Federal Bar, LKD) OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Hole, DVPT) ANDY SHREEVE (Shady Cove Bar & Grill, HC) FONDA CASH MUSIC; JOURNEY TRIB (Lakeland Motorsports Park, LKD) LERON HEARST (Munn Park, LKD)

SATURDAY, MAY 28 U-TURN 2p/ SOUTHBOUND 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) PAUL MCCARTNEY (Camping World Stadium, ORL)

SUNDAY, MAY 29 ACOUSTIC DOSE 2p/ OAKLEE MUSIC 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

MONDAY, MAY 30 OAKLEE MUSIC (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 1 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, JUN 2 MAVERICK CITY MUSIC AND KIRK FRANKLIN w/JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND HOUSEFIRES (Amway Center, ORL)

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FRIDAY, JUN 3 SPITFIRE (Apple Lounge, WH) THE DOOBIE BROTHERS wsg MICHAEL MCDONALD (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 4 OAK HILL DRIFTERS (Swan Brewing, LKD) JUAN LUIS GUERRA (Amway Center, ORL) MAVERICK CITY & KIRK FRANKLIN wsg JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND HOUSEFIRES (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 5 THE WILEY COLLECTIVE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 8 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

OFF WHITE BETTIES

FRIDAY, JUN 10 OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) CRISTY MASSEY (Munn Park, LKD) TEARS FOR FEARS wsg GARBAGE (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 11 STEELN’ PEACHES; ALLMAN BROS TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD) KID ROCK wsg GRAND FUNK RAILROAD (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 15 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, JUN 16

CAL PINK FLOYD; THE WALL (RP Funding Center, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUN 17

CANNED TUNA (Munn Park, LKD) KEITH URBAN wsg INGRID ANDRESS (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 18

SOUTHERN ROCKS FINEST (Music Ranch, LKD) REO SPEEDWAGON & STYX wsg LOVERBOY (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

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TUESDAY, JUN 28

WEDNESDAY, JUL 13

SATURDAY, JUL 23

DEF LEPPARD AND MÖTLEY CRÜE wsgs POISON & JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS (Camping World Stadium, ORL)

CHICAGO &

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) COHEED AND CAMBRIA wsg DANCE GAVIN DANCE AND MOTHICA (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

KEITH SWEAT

TUESDAY, JUN 21 BACKSTREET BOYS (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 22 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

FRIDAY, JUN 24 JACK TRIPPER (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JOLIE (The Pink Piano, LKD) SOUL CIRCUS COWBOYS (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar & Spirits, LKD)

SATURDAY, JUN 25 ANDY SHREEVE (Brew Hub, LKD) RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Union Hall, LKD) TRAIN wsg JEWEL BLUES TRAVELER AND WILL ANDERSON (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

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WEDNESDAY, JUN 29 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

FRIDAY, JUL 1 RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

FRIDAY, JUL 8 OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Hole, DVPT)

SATURDAY, JUL 9 ANDY SHREEVE (Apple Lounge, WH)

SUNDAY, JUL 10 BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK wsgs SALT-N-PEPA, RICK ASTLEY AND EN VOGUE (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, JUL 15 CAL THE WHO; WHO’S NEXT (RP Funding Center, LKD)

wsgs TEVIN CAMPBELL, MONICA, TAMAR BRAXTON, 112, GINUWINE AND SILK (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUL 24 BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH)

TUESDAY, JUL 26 SATURDAY, JUL 16 FIFTH GEAR BAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) STEVIE B., LISA LISA, EXPOŚE, COVER GIRLS, MONTELL JORDAN, 69 BOYS AND TKA (Amway Center, ORL)

THURSDAY, JUL 21 BIG TIME RUSH wsg DIXIE D’AMELIO (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

FRIDAY, JUL 22 KEITH SWEAT wsgs TEVIN CAMPBELL, MONICA, TAMAR BRAXTON, 112, GINUWINE AND SILK (Amway Center, ORL)

ROB ZOMBIE & MUDVAYNE wsg STATIC-X AND POWERMAN 5000 (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUL 30 SEAN CHAMBERS (Music Ranch, LKD)

SUNDAY, JUL 31 SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA (Amway Center, ORL)

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Workers of the World, Co-Op! May 1 is International Workers’ Day. In the spirit of the holiday, let us consider: what if the workers owned the means of production?

Whoa! Hold on! Don’t worry! I’m not advocating for communism. I’m not insisting the state own everything and force everyone to live in grey buildings and wait in bread lines. But I am asking this question: how much freedom do you have at your job?

Think about it. You don’t have much of a say in what work you do.

You don’t choose when or how many hours you work. You don’t choose how much you get paid or what benefits you earn. And if you get fired,

you can’t choose to contest your termination through due process.

We’re told everyone has “freedom” in America; but while most people are free to decide how our government is run, they don’t have as much of a say in how their workplace operates.

Most of the decision making is done by their boss, with the CEO making the most decisions and money—often 100 times more than their workers!

Does that sound like “freedom”?

But what if this weren’t the case?

What if the workers had an equal say in how their workplace was run?

What if they could decide how many hours they worked and how much

money they made? And what if they had the decision to receive a fair share of the profits and not have most of it funneled upward to the CEO? In fact, what if there were no CEO? Sounds like a utopian fantasy?

Actually, it’s called a “worker cooperative”, and it’s not quite as radical an idea as you might imagine.

A worker cooperative, or co-op, is a business owned and operated by the workers. According to The Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI), a nonprofit that supports the development of such business models, 465 worker coops currently operate in America, and their numbers have continued to grow over the past 20 years.

Collectively, they employ around 7,000 people and generate over $550 million in annual revenues.

These coops have proven equally, if not more, productive than conventional businesses, especially during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As DAWI reports: “Very few co-ops permanently laid off people during the pandemic, and many found creative ways to make new successful business models...because the larger number of owners in the co-op model fosters creativity and an ability to adapt.”

Virginie Pérotin, an economics professor, researched and reviewed more than two decades of international

data on worker-owned cooperatives, making it one of the largest studies of its kind. His research concluded that worker co-ops survived as long as other conventional businesses, provided more stable employment, and retained a larger share of their profits.

The best part? Worker co-ops are perfectly compatible with our capitalist economy. Think about it! If Amazon were to become a worker co-op, what about it would fundamentally change? It would still be a private company that made on-line deliveries. It would still operate within a market economy for other businesses and customers. And it would still make a profit.

The only real difference, of course, is that the decision-making would be made by its workers democratically rather than by a CEO who makes more money per second than his employees make per week, and the profits wouldn’t go solely to him so he could launch himself into space while his workers are forced to pee into bottles.

Workers of the world, co-op! You have nothing to lose but your pee bottles!

The views and opinions expressed in columns are not necessarily the views and opinions of Today & Tonight Magazine or Today & Tonight, Inc.

Ironhorse Productions Presents Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding Special to T&T Mag

Come watch some of the world’s best cowboys compete on teams to try and win a piece of a $100,000 cash prize, at the Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding. This event will take place at the RP Funding Center on September 23-24, 2022. Gates open at 5:30 PM and the event starts at 7 PM. Throughout this event, 90 bull riders will be going head to head with the country's best bovine athletes. The team with the highest accumulated score on 3 rides, wins!

We will have fun for everyone at this event, with activities for the whole family. We will have a boot scramble for the kids on Friday, and a dance-off on Saturday. You can also try your luck as a bull rider on the mechanical bull in our family zone.

Or if you’re feeling brave, you can play Money the Hard Way for the chance to win $200!

What’s money the hard way, you ask? Well, we take 25 volunteers from the audience and put them in the arena with a bull, and whoever pulls the ribbon off his neck, wins!

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1, 2022, at 9:00 am. Tickets start at $17 (service fee may apply). Children 3 & under are free. For tickets visit the RP Funding Center Box Office, toll-free 863-834-8111, and online at www.rpfundingcenter.com. Dates and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

The RP Funding Center is conveniently located minutes between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida, off I-4 on Lime Street; the RP Funding Center is a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida. Regular box office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit our website at www. rpfundingcenter.com.

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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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Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday!

Chicken wings!

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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.

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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.

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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. Which group released an album titled “Agents of Fortune”?

2. Who wrote and released “Sundown”?

3. Name the 1960s singer who was partially deaf as a result of having meningitis as a child.

4. What do The Chords, Bobby Hebb and Edison Lighthouse all have in common?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Jubilation, she loves me again, I fall on the floor and I’m laughing.”

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2. Gordon Lightfoot, in 1974. It was his only chart topper in the U.S. (He’s Canadian.)

3. Mary Wells, of “My Guy” fame. She was singing in clubs by the age of 10.

4. They all made it to the list of One-Hit Wonders for the decades when their songs hit the charts: the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

5. “Cecilia,” by Simon & Garfunkel, in 1970. The song was partially created at a late-night party and recorded on a tape recorder. Simon later came back to it, deciding that it had the makings of a song. The title likely refers to St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music.

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

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

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MILA

Mila is a grey female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 8 months old. Mila is a curious kitty who loves to explore everything, until a treat bag is opened and then she is right by you begging for the treat! She is a real foodie and loves Friskies dry food and canned Fancy Feast food. Mila will only eat chicken canned food and could be a great new spokes cat for Chick-fil-A.

MARGOT

Margot is a black female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 10 months old. Margot is the sweetest cat; she is patient and kind.

She can be shy at first, but then she will be so loving and cuddly and enjoys being held. Margot is a real talker and loves to sign to get your attention.

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Introducing...Ghost! A 2 year old white & black male Great Dane/ Dalmatian mix. This handsome stud is a total sugar cube! They say, 'love at first sight' only exists in movies, but when it comes to Ghost, it's reality!

He has never had an encounter with other dogs or cats so, we are unsure if he does well with them. Ghost is an active boy who needs a family who is also active.

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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FINN

Introducing Finn! He is 5 years old, born April 25, 2017. Finn has been around children of all ages and does great with them. He has a lot of dog friends, he gets along more with the bigger dogs. Finn is treat motivated and will sit but only for the treats. He is crate trained and will eat his food in his crate. It is recommended Finn goes to a home where someone will always be home.

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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 Daily/Weekly Specials Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke-Free/Outside Patio May 5 – Cinco de Mayo

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

Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music

HAINES CITY

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 E Van Fleet Dr (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

Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Live Music Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p May 8 – Mother’s Day Brunch

BARTOW

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 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

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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 Wed & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night

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

Full Liquor

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

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

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 Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food/Drink Specials

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

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

Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994 Daily, Open at 12p Martini Wed, $5 Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p 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 Federal Bar 124 S Tennessee Ave (863) 816-3968 Closed Mondays Weekend, Live Music/DJ Indoor/Outdoor Space Food, Full Bar Fresco’s Bistro 132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ

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BARS&PUBS 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 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 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 Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925 Daily, 12p Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas The Poor Porker 801 E Main St Open - Fri, Sat, Sun Retro Venue Coffee Shop, Beer, Wine Fresh Beignets/Savory Treats Live Music 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 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

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.

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

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

Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free

RIVER RANCH

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

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 W 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

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

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio

Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days

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

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

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, Big Ass 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 Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.

Old Man Frank’s 1005 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1.50 Tacos Wed, Karaoke Thu-Sun, Live Music May 5 – Cinco de Mayo May 28 – Regatta w/Music 2p

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 Mon-Fri, 4p-2a Sat, 2p-2a; Sun, 2p-12a Piano Bar Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic/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 Thu-Sun, Live Music May 5 – Cinco de Mayo May 13 - Pro Wrestling 8p 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 Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain (OTC) 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p Sun, Karaoke 6p

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BOWL A RAMA

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2022 • 12:30-3:30PM

Benefiting The Humane Society of Polk County

Located at Cypress Lanes Family Fun Center

Bowling • Food Buffet • Raffles • Fun • Games • 8-Pin No-Tap SPACE IS LIMITED! RESERVE YOUR TEAM AND SPONSORSHIP $1,500

$500

THE KINGPIN • Two Company Lane Signs • Company Logo Inclusion In Social Media Marketing • Painted Bowling Pin In Recognition Of Company Sponsorship

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LUCKY STRIKE

Four 4-Person Teams 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet*

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One Company Lane Sign Two 4-Person Teams 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet* With T-shirts add $80

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PICK UP THE SPARE

THE GUTTER DOG

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One Company Lane Sign A 4-Person Team 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet* With T-shirts add $80

One Company Lane Sign 2 Admissions To Event Food Buffet* (No Bowling) 2 T-shirts

4-Person Team 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet* With T-shirts add $80

$25

THE TURKEY • Admission To Event • Food Buffet* (No Bowling) • With T-shirt add $20

BENEFITING THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF POLK COUNTY Reserve your team and sponsorship today!

Lisa Baker: lisa.baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org (863) 324-5227 • www.PolkNoKill.org

* Food Buffet may include but not limited to: Pizza, Boneless Wings, Sandwiches, Asstd. Salads, Meatballs, Little Smokies, Taco Bar, Desserts (drinks not included!). All drinks available for purchase at the snack bar.

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PERFECT PLACE TO PLAY

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DISCOVER THE SINGING TOWER, ACRES OF HISTORIC OLMSTED GARDENS, A CHILDREN’S GARDEN AND MORE! Reflecting the art and spirit of Bok Tower Gardens, Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden incorporates cooling water features, vibrant plantings, a boardwalk, play areas with climbing features, a stage for little performers, and plenty of space to build, dig, create and explore.

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