Today & Tonight Magazine June 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTE

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Our Noire Kitchen

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Opens 9th Unit

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Community Snippets

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Red, White & Kaboom 2022

COLUMNS: 21

What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

THE FUN & AMUSING: 13

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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Bar Listings

Cover Photo By Laures Dockery

Our Noire Kitchen

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Opens 9th Unit

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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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

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CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

COLUMNS

Community Snippets

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

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AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Red, White & Kaboom 2022

MIKE POTTHAST

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Our Noire Kitchen PREMIER PERSONAL CHEF & CATERING SERVICES

By James Coulter Photos by Laures Dockery Kadean Dockery and his wife, Laures, took a leap of faith when they started Our Noire Kitchen, but it was by no means a blind leap. Kadean served more than 13 years of culinary experience at Walt Disney World. He also had plenty of experience and exposure from his grandparents, who had owned and operated their own popular eatery.

Upon being furloughed last year, Kadean decided to team up with his wife and start their own business. What began as a startup at Catapult Lakeland has quickly evolved into a pop-up kitchen that appears at farmers markets and other events throughout the county. With an innovative menu of items with big, bold flavors prepared by top-rated culinary professionals, their chef and catering service, along with their food photography, offers great food you cannot find anyplace else.

"Our Noire Kitchen is the best personal chef and catering service between Tampa Bay and Central Florida, and we’re ready to spice up your life with our bold, innovative menu," their website states. "Hiring a personal chef means taking the pressure off of you to have a delicious, well-prepared meal. Offering top-rated meal prepping and catering services at the best prices, we promise every occasion will be something worth celebrating with food as amazing as ours."

We recently sat down with Laures, who works with the marketing, booking, and photography while her husband serves as the chef. We asked about her and her husband’s business. This is what she had to say Q: Tells us about Our Noire Kitchen.

What does your service have to offer?

For example, you offer a pop-up kitchen.

What exactly is that?

A: Initially, we were attending a farmer's market and community events. We

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decided to start participating and collaborating with other small businesses in Winter Haven and Lakeland, at other venues like coffee shops and other places that did not have a food element. We knew it would be a positive addition to offer our services while they offered what they are good at. Together, we can combine our clientele and create a bigger, better event by being there together.

We have done pop-ups at Haven Coffee Roasters and the Poor Porker. We have some new ones in Lakeland we will be working on in the months to come like Swan Brewing and Yard on Mass, as well as a bar in Winter Haven that, once we have permitting figured out, we will be popping up there, too. The main point of that is to offer our menu options because, a lot of the time, people are always looking for something new and different. It is like I have been here before and had the same thing plenty of times, and people want to try different things. We offer new menu items based on where we are and what time of day we are serving.

Q: How did you and your husband get started with your business, and how has it been going since then?

A: I would say it was time which played a big role in [our business]. My husband was furloughed from Disney. He had worked there for 13 years. And I was wrapping up grad school when the pandemic hit. We were both home with time we had never had before, and I always told him we should start our own business and buy our own food truck. It was a dream of his. He is an amazing chef. I was wondering how I could get people to believe what I was saying [about him and his cooking] and actually book us for events to turn this dream into a reality. I took a food photography class because I believe people eat with their eyes. I really wanted to capture what he did very well. I invested in the class, and we started a food blog page. From there, the following January, we started doing public events with our smoker, and it grew from there. So we did farmer's markets and community events. We started to appear at chef events.

Business has been growing and becoming very steady.

Especially the last year. The community has come to recognize our name and what we offer.

Q: What do you have to offer that sets you apart from other catering services? What makes your business unique and sets your food apart from other similar eateries?

A: It is the flavor combination that we come up with.

We did not want to do the norm because you can get that anywhere. We tried to be creative in the additions that we offer. The flavor is number one. When people taste it, they are like, "Oh my goodness!", and they try to guess what is in it and how it comes out the way it does. Closely after that is presentation, how we put it all together to [make it look appetizing].

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Owners; Chef Kadean Dockery and his wife, Laures.

Q: For as long as you and your husband have owned and operated your business, what allowed it to be as successful as it has been?

A: I would say being flexible and the opportunities that have been presented to us. We never want to put ourselves in a box in that "this is what we do and this is the only way we do it." Trying to understand what people's vision is as far as our clients. Is it possible to accommodate them? How can we do it? How can we offer our own unique twist to it? Also, just being a

really big believer that God will provide for us because our faith is what got us into this, and we felt there was so much more for our talents and other unique ways to blend them together. We are really leaning on that faith and see that it will turn out awesome. We don't know how it will get there, but we will show up and do our best. With every opportunity that we get. From there on out, the word of mouth has been tremendous.

Q: What have customers enjoyed about what you have to offer? And what can new customers expect from what you offer?

A: Because they are following us, we have some unique items that people have been looking for, but they can know they can expect something different just because we can change things up pretty awesome. I tell them that, too. You may see something at this event, but you may not see this particular dish for another few weeks because we rotate things out and want to try different ideas.

Q: What motivates you to do what you do at Our Noire Kitchen? What is your reason for getting up in the morning and doing your job?

A: I love the flexibility of doing what we want. We have full creative range to come up with dishes and come up with how we want things to look. We get to partner with the businesses that we want to partner with.

There are no limitations on these things, it is a manner of other businesses and events and what we want people to experience, and it is exciting we can push forward and make it happen. I just love that.

Q: What are your big plans for the future?

A: Our next goal will be to have a food truck.

Eventually, we will have an event space at our own kitchen area after we leave Catapult Lakeland. It would be a space to host events and markets and things like that. It will be a different experience than what is normally offered in Polk County.

UPCOMING POP-UPS TO ENJOY: • Fri, Jun 3rd at 6:30 pm is Cooking Demo at The Treasured Olive; 3-course meal and wine pairings with Our Noire Kitchen • Tues, Jun 7th from 11-2 pm is Tasty Tuesday at Catapult’s Patio Downtown Lakeland (Every Tuesday w/ rotating menu) • Sun, Jun 26th from 11-3 pm is A Taste of Brunch with Our Noire Kitchen at The Poor Porker For more information about Our Noire Kitchen, visit their website at: https://ournoirekitchen.com. To schedule a consultation or an event with them, contact hello@ ournoirekitchen.com or call 954-805-0259.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Opens Their 9th Unit Special to T&T Magazine The Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County (BGCPolk) is proud to announce the grand opening of their 9th Polk County Unit. The new club will be housed at the Fort Meade Community Center located at 10 3rd St SW, Fort Meade, FL 33841. The grand opening was May 31, 2022.

Members of the community where invited to attend and learn about the impact BGCPolk will have by providing enriching programming for Polk County children, particularly those who need us the most, during the non-school hours.

The unit is scheduled to open on June 1st for the summer and will begin serving the children of historic Fort Meade. BGCPolk’s summer program will provide members with high-quality, high-yield academic programming aimed at combatting the summer slide. When students EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

don’t practice academic skills over the summer, they don’t always retain what they’ve learned in school. Students from low-income families lose an average of 2 months in reading achievement over the summer. BGCPolk recognizes the importance of providing our members with the tools to stay sharp and be prepared for the 2022-23 school year, especially given the struggles students are still experiencing due to school closures and virtual learning during the last two years with COVID-19.

In addition to academic programming, BGCPolk provides members with sports, fitness and health programs, arts programs, resiliency skills and workforce readiness for teens. Finally, a vital component of the Boys & Girls Club program is the provision of breakfast, lunch and a snack each day during the summer program! BGCPolk is excited to be able to offer valuable, high-yield programs to enrich the

lives of Fort Meade kids!

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Since 1939, Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County has provided children from the local community, between the ages of 6 and 18, with a safe place to learn and grow. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. BGCPolk fills the gap in the community between school and home by providing welcoming, positive environments in which children and teens participate in life-changing programs, build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults, and build positive youth development skills for a well-rounded life. BGCPolk is on a mission to expand services in Polk County by impacting 10,000 kids annually. Learn more at www.bgcpolk.org.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

• President William McKinley always wore a red carnation for good luck, but sometimes gave it away as a memento. When greeting a crowd in 1901, he handed a 12-year-old girl named Myrtle the bloom off his lapel, saying, “I must give this flower to another little flower.” While it’s not known if the gesture proved lucky for Myrtle, just minutes later McKinley was fatally shot by a man in the crowd.

chemical company that was polluting his village. Unable to buy all the books he needed, he paid a local bookstore with bags of corn to let him sit and read, copying information by hand and using a dictionary when necessary. He finally won his case in 2017.

• The larger an animal’s brain, the longer it will yawn.

• Convinced that stomach ulcers were caused by H. pylori bacteria, although no one else seemed to believe it, Dr. Barry Marshall drank the bacteria himself (testing it on humans was illegal), developed ulcers within days, treated them with antibiotics, and ended up winning a Nobel Prize.

• Smoking has long been banned by airlines, but ashtrays are mandatory on every plane, for safe disposal in case someone breaks the law.

• A Chinese farmer named Wang Englin, who quit school in the third grade, spent 16 years teaching himself law in order to sue a

• During World War II, a Dutch warship was disguised as a tropical island to escape detection by the Japanese.

• On average, professional soccer players run as far as 9 miles in a match.

TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

pany advertised its product with the one-word description “Fahrvergnugen”?

9. GEOGRAPHY: How many states are in Australia?

10. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel starts with the line, “They’re out there”?

Answers 1. “The Gilmore Girls” 2. 1969 3. Horned nose 4. “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” 5. Thumb tack 6. Alabama 7. Greek academic Anaximander 8. Volkswagen. It’s German for “driving enjoyment.”

9. Six 10. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

1. TELEVISION: Luke’s Diner is a prominent feature in which 2000s TV show?

2. MUSIC: When did The Archies’ “Sugar Sugar” hit the No. 1 spot?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What does the Greek translation of rhinoceros mean?

4. MOVIES: Which movie features the song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”?

5. LANGUAGE: What is the American English equivalent of the British English phrase “drawing pin”?

6. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is the Yellowhammer State?

7. HISTORY: Who is believed to be the first to draw a world map, in 6th century BC? 8. AD SLOGANS: Which com-

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COMMUNITY SNIPPET

Free Admission to Bok Tower Gardens Complimentary Admission the First Thursday and Friday of Each Month from May through September Lake Wales, FL - Wawa and Bok Tower Gardens are offering Wawa Summer Fun Days featuring complimentary admission on August 4-5, and September 1-2.

Pre-registration is required for this complimentary offer. Visitors can register at www.boktowergardens.org/ wawasummerfundays The partnership began in 2021 with the launch of Wawa Summer Fun Days. Wawa's commitment to the community is being expanded in 2022 to celebrate a significant mile-

stone for Wawa, commemorating ten years of success in the Florida marketplace.

This complimentary offer is limited to four visitors per registration, and admission for the day is limited to assist with capacity issues. All members of the party visiting on Wawa Summer Fun Days will need to have a ticket to enter.

Committed to the communities they serve, Wawa is keeping Bok Tower Gardens growing with their generous support.

COMMUNITY SNIPPET

The 2022 Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant Be a part of the grand tradition as the annual Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant and Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Pageant returns to the RP Funding Center’s Youkey Theatre on June 22-23 & 25, 2022.

The Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant is a preliminary competition to the Miss America Pageant, the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and one of the nation’s most significant achievement programs. The reigning Miss Florida Leah Roddenberry won her title in June 2021 when she competed against other young women from throughout the state for the opportunity to represent the Sunshine State at Miss America.

The Miss Florida Outstanding Teen Preliminaries and Miss Florida Preliminaries take place June 22-23, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The Finals for both the Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Pageant and the Miss Florida

Scholarship Pageant will be held on June 25, 2022 at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, respectively.

Tickets go on sale May 16, 2022, at 9:00am. and are available by visiting the RP Funding Center Box Office, call 863-834-8111, and online at www. rpfundingcenter.com. All dates, acts, 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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Email Listings to: tracey@todayandtonight.com Info must be received by the 23rd of the Month Prior to Publication.

Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

JUN 3

June First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month.

This month is Celebrating of 100 years of Water Skiing sponsored by Visit Central Florida featuring Twiggy the WaterSkiing Squirrel. 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

JUN 9

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

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streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11)

JUN 16

Craft Beer Crawl. Come explore Historic Downtown Winter Haven while sampling specialty Craft Beers & Bites in our participating shops and businesses! Preorder your tasting mug and map online and pick them up on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW to begin the crawl! Special thank you to our presenting sponsor Bank of Central Florida!

Tickets are $25 and include a tasting mug and sample tastes of over 30 craft beers and bites.

Located downtown Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. mainstreetwh.com and FB@ mainstreetwinterhaven

JUN 17

Balmoral Summer At The Pool Series. Balmoral Bar & Grill is hosting a pool party series in June and July. Jun 17 is the Rum & Tequila Party from 7-11 pm (21 & up), Jun 26 is the Pirates Foam Party 1:30-5 pm (family event), Jul 8 is the 90s Glow Party 7-11 pm (21 & up), Jul 22 is the Black or White Party 7-11 pm (21 & up), Jul 31 Luau Sunday Brunch (family event). Located Balmoral Bar & Grill/Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Tickets available at CentralFloridaTix.com or BalmoralBarAndGrill.com for info.

JUN 21

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 restau-

rants 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

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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

JUL 1

July First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Bike Night sponsored by Harley Davidson of Lakeland. 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

JUL 2

Regatta Boat Party 2022!

Hosted by Old Man Frank’s Fourth of July Weekend.

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. Jul 2: Oaklee Music. Located at Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven on Lake Howard. FB/FranksOnTheLake

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/ EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

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

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Winter Haven Saturday Markets. Free Community Event (closed July/Aug); 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

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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

JUN 15

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.

JUN 16

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 and shops.

Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales.

Thurs, 4-7 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

JUN 16

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. Jun 16: Pink Floyd ‘The Wall’, Jul 15: The Who ‘Who’s Next’. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm.

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

JUN 25

Hearts & Cowboys Country Western Music Festival at Balmoral. Free Hearts & Cowboys Country Western Music Festival, featuring Bobby James, Stampede, and Southern Stars.

Located Balmoral Bar & Grill, Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Sat, 3:30 pm. BalmoralBarAndGrill.com

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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Grease the Musical. Grease is the word! Travel back to Rydell High and the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking Pink Ladies.

Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive their summer romance as the rest of the gang sings and dances their way through Greased Lightnin’: Summer Nights, Born to Hand Jive; We Go Together; Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee; You’re The One That I Want, Beauty School Dropout and more! Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Thurs & Fri, 7:30 pm and Sat & Sun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Cost – Adults $36, Youth $33. www.

TheatreWinterHaven.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

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Bowl A Rama 2022. Join the Humane Society for a Family Friendly fundraiser which includes Bowling w/ Shoes, Food Buffet, Raffles, Fun! 8 Pin No-Tap format.

Enter a 4-person team to bowl or sponsor a lane. Space is limited so book early!

PolkNoKill.org or email Lisa Baker for details: lisa.baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org

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JUL 2

Rockin’ Freedom Fest. Presented

by City of Winter Haven. Featuring the MLK Park Rededication at 5 pm along with live music, food trucks and fireworks. Includes a ski show in tribute to the 100th Anniversary of Water Ski. Located 275 S Lk Silver Dr, Winter Haven. Sat, 5-9:30 pm.

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Red, White & Boom at LEGOLAND. Celebrate America’s independence with us! ​Watch the sky fill with stunning fireworks spectacular to end your day at the Park. Find your seat early to catch the sunset over beautiful Lake Eloise before the show begins! Make sure to grab a pair of specialty viewing glasses on your way to your seat for an additional brick-tastic experience, as these glasses turn fireworks into what appears to be LEGO bricks!​Located LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven.

Saturday to Monday. Legoland.com/ Florida

JUL 3

Lights on the Lake in Frostproof.

Join the City of Frostproof to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on the shores of beautiful Lake Clinch. Food, fun and musical entertainment will round out the event.

Located Lake Clinch. Sunday, 4-10 pm.

JUL 3

Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration. The event beings at 6 pm with a live concert featuring Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players. Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players will bring their unique blend of Soul, Pop, Smooth Jazz, and Hip Hop to the Red, White & Kaboom center stage. A variety of food trucks will be parked along Lake Mirror during the event. Bring a blanket and chairs enjoy the evening’s festivities. A breathtaking fireworks display will dazzle the crowd at 9 pm. City of Lakeland asks everyone attending to bring at least one non-perishable food item that will be donated to Volunteers in Service to

the Elderly (VISTE). Located downtown Lakeland, Frances Langford Promenade, Lake Mirror. Sunday, 6-9:30 pm.

JUL 4

Lakeland Flying Tigers 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Enjoy a baseball game at 5 pm, live music with the Sofa Kings and fireworks.

Monday, 5-9 pm. Tickets available online or at gate: lakelandflyingtigers. com

JUL 4

Thunder on the Ridge. Celebrate Independence Day in Haines City during Thunder on the Ridge, which is one the City’s signature events.

Enjoy live music, vendors, activities and fire to end the evening. Located at Lake Eva Park, Haines City.

Monday, 3-10 pm.

JUL 4

4th of July Celebration in Davenport. Largest fireworks display in Polk County. Live music featuring B. Haven, Food, Craft Vendors and Fireworks at 9:15 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Located Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, 400 E Palm St, Davenport. Monday, 3-9:45 pm.

JUL 4

Dundee 4th of July Fireworks.

The Town of Dundee is hosting the Annual 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 4pm – 9pm, at the Dundee Community Center, 603 Lake Marie Blvd, Dundee.

JUL 4

Plant City 4th of July Celebration.

A community, family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Free admission- $5 per car for parking (cash only).

Concession stand open, Food vendors on site, Stage entertainment throughout the afternoon, Fun activities on the stadium field, Spectacular fireworks show by Zambelli Fireworks to close the evening. Located at Plant City Stadium. Monday, 6-9:30 pm.

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TUESDAY, JUN 21

JUNE/JULY/AUGUST CONCERT CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUN 1 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, JUN 2

DAVE SMITH (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) PATRICK RENNEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) DANNY BROOKS (Swan Brewing, LKD) DUELING PIANOS (The Social Lounge, WH) MAVERICK CITY MUSIC AND KIRK FRANKLIN w/JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND HOUSEFIRES (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, JUN 3

DARRA & THE DETOURS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) SPITFIRE (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FRYE (Dukes Brewhouse, LKD) JADE & DUKE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SMOKEPOINT (Swan Brewing, LKD) KEITH ROBINETTE (Federal Bar, LKD) SELWYN BIRCHWOOD (Union Hall, LKD) LAURA ABERCROMBIE (The Social Lounge, WH) THE DOOBIE BROTHERS wsg MICHAEL MCDONALD (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 4

JSK DUO (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) CHASE DIXON 2p/ ALMOST THERE 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DARRA & THE DETOURS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH) THE BIRTHDAY SAPS 2p/ OAK HILL DRIFTERS 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) 16 JUNE 2022

NEAL AND PREY (Federal Bar, LKD) MATTHEW LOWRY & GLASS HOUSE POINT (Union Hall, LKD) JUAN LUIS GUERRA (Amway Center, ORL) MAVERICK CITY & KIRK FRANKLIN wsg JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND HOUSEFIRES (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 5

FREE WHISKEY 2p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) PAUL MAZZARELLA (Swan Brewing, LKD) JADED (Caribbean Bay, WH)

TUESDAY, JUN 7 JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 8

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

THURSDAY, JUN 9

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) DARA TANNER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUN 10

OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) HB JAZZ (Munn Park, LKD) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) BLAKE FREE (Apple Lounge, WH) DAYGLO RED (Swan Brewing, LKD) LAURA ABERCROMBIE (The Social Lounge, WH) TEARS FOR FEARS wsg GARBAGE (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 11

CHASE DIXON 2p/ SPANKIN SADIE 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) STEELN’ PEACHES; ALLMAN BROS TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (LA’s Midway Saloon, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) SG WOOD SOLO 2p/ MICAH SHANE & THE POWER TRAIN (Swan Brewing, LKD) COMIN’ HOME (Federal Bar, LKD) SKINNY MCGEE AND HIS MAYHEM MAKERS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SKIP FRYE (Big Cypress Grill, LKD) KID ROCK wsg GRAND FUNK RAILROAD (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 12

TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ SNAKE FARM 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD)

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) JSK DUO (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANN WILSON OF HEART (Hard Rock Event Center, TMP)

FRIDAY, JUN 17

BIG TIME JUKEBOX (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

BEN MEYER AND THE DIRTY YANK (Munn Park, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE 1p (Cherry Pocket, LW) ANDY SHREEVE 7p (Yard On Mass, LKD) B. HAVEN (Canopy Oaks, LW) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) BANJOE STEVE (Federal Bar, LKD) LOCALMOTIVE “THE GET DOWN” (Union Hall, LKD) LAURA ABERCROMBIE (The Social Lounge, WH) L-ROY’S 3D HIP HOP EXPERIENCE (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KEITH URBAN wsg INGRID ANDRESS (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 18

SALTY SENIORS w/ RICK CREASEY (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) PATRICK RENNEY 2p/ OAKLEE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOEY FOLEY, A CHUNKA SUMTHIN, JIM & JUDY, NATHAN BALDWIN, FREE WHISKEY, SPANKIN SADIE, BRADEN CRAWFORD (Tanners Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN ROCKS FINEST (Music Ranch, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Ducky’s Dockside, Lk Marion/ HC) CRISTI MASSEY 2p/ JOEY & THE STRAIN 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) SKIP FRYE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) REO SPEEDWAGON & STYX wsg LOVERBOY (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 19 ACOUSTIC DOSE2p/ A CHUNKA SUMTHIN 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FOLEY & BURNS BAND (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

BACKSTREET BOYS (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

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

THURSDAY, JUN 23 CHASE DIXON (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUN 24 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JOLIE (The Pink Piano, LKD) SOUL CIRCUS COWBOYS (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar & Spirits, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Apple Lounge, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Swan Brewing, LKD) NICK SOLIDAY (Federal Bar, LKD) LAURA ABERCROMBIE (The Social Lounge, WH) SKIP FRYE (Dukes Brewhouse, WH)

SATURDAY, JUN 25 BOBBY JAMES, STAMPEDE, SOUTHERN STARS (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) JOSH BLEVINS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Brew Hub, LKD) RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Union Hall, LKD) BILLY D w/ THE PBR TRIO 2p/ DAN PEPIN 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) PATRICK RENNEY (Apple Lounge, WH) MICAH SHANE & THE POWER TRAIN (Federal Bar, LKD) SKIP FRYE (Dukes Brewhouse, LKD) TRAIN wsg JEWEL BLUES TRAVELER AND WILL ANDERSON (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

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SUNDAY, JUN 26 TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ OAKLEE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Cherry Pocket, LW) 32 TREES (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, JUN 28 CHICAGO & BRIAN WILSON wsg AL JARDINE AND BLONDIE CHAPLIN (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

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

THURSDAY, JUN 30 SHAUNA SOLOMAN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) PATRICK RENNEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACE SUGGS (Swan Brewing, LKD) STEVE MILLER BAND (Hard Rock Event Center, TMP)

FRIDAY, JUL 1 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) B. HAVEN (Brack Shack, ADL) LAURA ABERCROMBIE (The Social Lounge, WH)

SATURDAY, JUL 2 OAKLEE 2p/ BIG TIME JUKEBOX 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BAY KINGS BAND (Rockin’ Freedom Fest, WH)

SUNDAY, JUL 3 ADRIENNE RICHARDS 2p/ OAKLEE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) ANDREW LUV & THE FRANCHISE PLAYERS (Red, White & Kaboom, LKD)

MONDAY, JUL 4 B. HAVEN (4th of July, DVPT)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 6 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

OAK HILL DRIFTERS FRIDAY, JUL 8

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Hole, DVPT) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Federal Bar, LKD)

SATURDAY, JUL 9 HARD CANDY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Apple Lounge, WH) QUITTIN’ TIME (Federal Bar, LKD)

SUNDAY, JUL 10

SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Caribbean Bay, WH) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK wsgs SALT-N-PEPA, RICK ASTLEY AND EN VOGUE (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 13

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

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FRIDAY, JUL 15

FRIDAY, JUL 22

CAL THE WHO; WHO’S NEXT (RP Funding Center, LKD) DARRA & THE DETOURS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BANJOE STEVE (Federal Bar, LKD)

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

SATURDAY, JUL 16

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KEITH SWEAT wsgs TEVIN CAMPBELL, MONICA, TAMAR BRAXTON, 112, GINUWINE AND SILK (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SPANKIN SADIE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FIFTH GEAR BAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) STEVIE B., LISA LISA, EXPOŚE, COVER GIRLS, MONTELL JORDAN, 69 BOYS AND TKA (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, JUL 17 OAKLEE 2p/ BLUE COLLAR BAND 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 20 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

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

SATURDAY, JUL 23

SUNDAY, JUL 24 BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH)

TUESDAY, JUL 26 ROB ZOMBIE & MUDVAYNE wsg STATIC-X AND POWERMAN 5000 (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 27 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KENDRICK LAMAR wsg BABY KEEM AND TANNA LEONE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, JUL 28 CURT BEASLEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

SATURDAY, JUL 30 SPANKIN SADIE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SEAN CHAMBERS (Music Ranch, LKD)

SUNDAY, JUL 31

SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, AUG 5

BAD BUNNY (Camping World Stadium, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 10 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MICHAEL BUBLÉ (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, AUG 12

CAL DIRE STRAIT; BROTHERS IN ARMS (RP Funding Center, LKD)

ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date.

Send live music info to tracey@todayandtonight.com Deadline is the 23rd of each month prior to publication.

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RED, WHITE & KABOOM 2022 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – JULY 3RD

Special to T&T Magazine T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom along the Frances Langford Promenade on Sunday, July 3rd from 6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. with Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players entertaining the crowd before a dazzling firework display at 9:00 p.m.

We are asking that everyone who is attending to please bring at least one nonperishable food item. There will be volunteers collecting canned food items that will be donated to Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). VISTE is a community based nonprofit organization serving Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Ft. Meade. Established in 1983, the primary goal is to enable elderly persons to continue living independently and safely in their own homes.

The festivities will start with a live concert featuring Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players.

Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players will bring their unique blend of Soul, Pop, Smooth Jazz,

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and Hip Hop to the Red, White & Kaboom center stage. The group promises a refreshing musical experience. They play an eclectic list of popular hits lead by an energetic front man with a velvet voice who knows how to command a crowd. We are sure you will agree this dynamic entertainment package is one of the most exciting show groups in Central Florida!

Tom Mims, President of T. Mims Corporation said, “We are always excited to sponsor Red, White & Kaboom. Our family has been the title sponsor of Red, White & Kaboom since 2009 and we look forward to the event every year. It is an excellent opportunity for our community to come together in celebration of our great country.” He added, “We ask all those attending to bring a canned food item that will help those in need. All non-perishable items benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). We want everyone to have fun be we also want to help raise awareness for VISTE and use this opportunity to have the

community’s largest canned food drive.”

During Red, White & Kaboom there will be a variety of food trucks around Lake Mirror so bring a blanket, bring your appetite, and enjoy the festivities in celebrating our great nation.

The event will conclude with a dramatic display of fireworks over the lake. The evening is free to the public and everyone attending is encouraged to bring at least one non-perishable food item to benefit VISTE. Those attending can bring their own cooler but no glass bottles please. Also, no pop-up tents or large beach umbrellas are allowed.

A Facebook and Instagram event frame has been created for the event, please use the filter, and share your experiences through social media using #redwhiteandkaboom2022 and #RWK2022. All City parking garages will be open for T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom.

For more information go to www.lakelandgov. net/rwk.

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Abolish Student Debt!

Defund the Pentagon!

Summer’s here! By now, millions of college graduates nationwide have accepted their diplomas. They’re ready to take their first step into the real world, get a job, and start paying off their student loans.

According to the Federal Reserve, 46 million Americans have student loan debt. Collectively, they owe a total of $1.75 trillion. On average, they spend $300 per month in loan payments. Many of them are unable to pay, as 11.1% of loans “were 90 days or more delinquent or in default.”

With so many young people spending their income on their loans, their debt not only financially burdens themselves but also the overall

economy. A 2020 survey revealed half of respondents were unable to start their own business due to their debt, while a 2019 survey showed half were unable to buy a house for the same reason, according to Education Loan Finance.

Releasing these young people from debt would not only give them more money to spend in the economy, but also buy their own homes and start their own businesses. In short, student loan forgiveness would encourage consumer spending, home ownership, and entrepreneurship. It would be the biggest economic stimulus ever!

According to the Brookings Institution, overall federal loan forgiveness

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would cost $1.6 trillion. Most politicans have offered more modest proposals. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has proposed forgiving $50,000 per borrower (which would cost $1 trillion), while President Biden has proposed $10,000 (which would cost $373 billion).

How would we afford to pay all that debt? The obvious solution would be to increase taxes, especially on the ultra-wealthy. The GOP would hate that! But an alternative solution would be to cut government spending. The GOP should love that. They always complain about government waste.

And our government undoubtedly wastes a lot of money. However, the GOP often neglects to mention the biggest waster of our taxpayer money: the military!

Since 2000, America has spent $13.34 trillion on its military; including the $3.18 trillion for the Veterans Administration, that amounts to a yearly average of $826 billion, as calculated by Scientific American. America spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined, with its budget three times larger than China’s and ten times larger than Russia’s, Scientific American reported.

Some people would argue we need to spend that much money to “protect our freedom.” But more often than not, the military wastes our taxpayer money on elaborate yet frivolous projects that do nothing of the sort. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most

notorious example. The experimental jet is expected to cost $1.5 trillion over its lifespan, yet despite having nearly 900 software defects and half of its fleet grounded for maintenance, the Pentagon insists on buying 2,400 more over the next 25 years, Scientific American reports.

Among the other overpriced “poor performers” on the Pentagon’s “$1.8-trillion shopping list” include “the $22-billion Zumwalt destroyer, a warship without a mission; the $30-billion littoral combat ship, which the Navy is already mothballing because it is virtually unusable; and the Air Force’s problem-plagued $43-billion KC-46 refueling tanker, which offers little improvement over current refuelers.” As Elliott Negin wrote: “If the Pentagon were a private corporation, gross mismanagement would have forced it into bankruptcy years ago.”

There’s no reason our military needs to waste so much money on so many failed boondoggles. We could slash military spending by 90 percent and still have the largest military on Earth! Meanwhile, we could use the rest of that money to free young people of their debt. Undoubtedly, they would do a better job of spending money than the Pentagon!

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

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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 Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

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

Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich.

124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

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

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on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.

Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday!

Chicken wings!

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

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

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

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook.

FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

MISTER FISH

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays.

Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

LAKE WALES CRAZY FISH

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

Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials.

Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials.

Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.

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

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas.

Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.

Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.

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

ARABELLA’S

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

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

Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads,

sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs.

Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!

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

(863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

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

Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

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

Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

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

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

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

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

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1. Name the song with the singer who has both a custom Continental and an Eldorado.

2. Which artist released “Keep on Truckin’”?

3. Which James Bond movie used Carly Simon’s 1977 hit “Nobody Does It Better” as its theme song?

4. Who is Angela Trimble?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Oh I could hide beneath the wings of the blue bird as she sings, The six o’clock alarm would never ring.”

charts.

3. “The Spy Who Loved Me,” in 1977. Astonishingly enough, the song was kept out of the No. 1 slot

by Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life” and missed out on Academy Award and Golden Globe Award wins due to the same song.

4. Deborah Ann Harry, lead singer of Blondie. Her name was changed when she was adopted as an infant. The group’s first hit was “Denis,” topping the charts in Belgium and the Netherlands.

5. “Daydream Believer,” by the Monkees in 1967. It was the Monkees’ last U.S. chart topper. The song has been covered by others, including songwriter John Stewart in 1971 and Anne Murray in 1979.

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King Features Weekly Service

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

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

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

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

ANSWERS 1. “Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown,” by 5. Name the song that contains this Jim Croce, in 1973.

2. Eddie Kendricks, in 1973, lyric: “There, like a dream, this wonafter he left the Temptations. The song topped both the R&B and derful night, I popgazed at the grotto aglow in the light.”

• “Take good care of quality paint Answers brushes, and they will take care of Wash thoroughly in soapy water 1. The Flirtations,you! inrinse 1968. and very well. After the brush is washed, combine enough water 2. Insane Clown Posse, in and 1997. to cover the bristles add two At tablespoons of fabric softener. Swish the last minute, Disney objected to for a minute or two, being sure to • Save the peels from your oranges, the brush good, then hang to the graphic nature get ofit inthe lyrics. Just and dry them at a low temperature in drip dry. Before you use the brush to the oven. You can add them to a pot simply rinse the fabric softener weeks earlier, the paint, Southern Baptist of coffee or tea for a flavor boost that away.” -- M.E. in Washington is refreshing and delicious.

Convention had threatened to boycott • Baking soda can be used as a tooth • “If your tomato garden is experienc- scrub. It’s particularly effective Disney businessesagainst because of Gay ing caterpillars, try planting dillweed stains, as it is a mild abrasive. close to your tomatoes. It can provide Days at Disneyland.• “When you are dusting, don’t fora diversion, allowing your tomatoes to grow pest-free!” -- Y.F. in Florida get the light bulbs. Dusty light bulbs 3. Inez and Charlie Foxx, the songcan contribute to less-bright lighting • “Cure your color in new garments can shorten the life of your bulbs. writers, in 1963, andandCarly Simon and (especially dark- or bright-colored) by Turn lights off when you are not soaking the item in cold, salty water using them. You will save electricity James Taylor in 1974. before washing. Make sure that the that way.” -- A.L. in Oklahoma fabric will allow this!

4. George McCrae, in 1974. McCrae not only had a No. 1 hit, but it also netted Grammy nom for Best Male EXPECThim MORE...a GET MORE... WE DELIVER! • Window frames can be tricky to clean. And they are a magnet for dust and dirt, or worse — condensation that can lead to mold. To get into the crevices, employ a toothbrush sprayed with a tiny spritz of furniture polish.

It works!

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

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

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

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

• “I dropped a glass in the kitchen,

FINN

Introducing Finn! He is 5 years old, born April 25, 2017. Finn has been around people of all ages but it is recommended that he is placed in a home with people 16 or older.

He needs to be the only dog in the home. Finn is motivated and will sit but only for the treats. He is crate trained and will eat his food in his crate.

SMOKEY

Introducing Smokey! Smokey is a male, 10 month old grey tabby. He is good with people, cats and even dogs. Though shy at first, once he warms up, this little ball of energy will let you know how much he loves you with kisses and cuddles. He loves to explore and play with fishing and wand toys.

KATIE

Katie is a grey and white female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 2 years old. She is a beautiful, young grey and white tabby that is friendly with everyone she meets. She even got along with her surrenderer's small dog!

Katie is a lovely affectionate cat and would make a great companion for someone.

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

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

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

pet ownership.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Vargas

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MAXWELL

Maxwell is a black and white male Pointer mix. He is approximately 1 year old and has been neutered.

Maxwell is a happy and playful boy that loves to play fetch. He knows a couple of tricks like shaking hands or paws. He also knows how to sit, lay down, and roll over! Maxwell loves other dogs and gets very excited when he sees one of his friends.

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 Daily/Weekly Specials Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke-Free/Outside Patio

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

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LAKELAND

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

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

Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Live Music Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p

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

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 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.

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 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

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

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

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

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

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

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BARS&PUBS Hookah Palace 122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke Lakeland Loft 108 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

Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail.

Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio

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

All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Open Daily 11a-11p

Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p Smoke-Free

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

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

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

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

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special

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 Jul 2 – 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 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,12cl 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

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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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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

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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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