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Completely Unchained

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Thinking Outside The Box

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Vote Today For Your Favorite Bartenders

10 Fang-tastic Events 12 Live Local Music

COLUMNS: 5

Tracey's Tid-Bits

15 On-o-mato-poe-ia

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Thinking Outside The Box

THE FUN & AMUSING: 19 Now Here's A Tip

23 General Trivia

LISTINGS: 10 Upcoming Events 12 Local Live Music 20 Restaurant Listing

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

STAFF

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CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

COLUMNS

Vote Today For Your Favorite Bartenders

19 Music Trivia

23 Kitchen Diva

As we continue through this pandemic and learn our new way of life, we are going to do our best to keep you up-todate 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.

Completely Unchained

17 What's Rustling

Jimmy's Jimmies?

23 Strange But True

EDITOR’S NOTE

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL

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ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Live Local Music

MIKE POTTHAST

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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

Happy Fall Y'all With yet another crazy month behind us – COVID-19, wildfires, hurricanes and politics; the nation continues to work towards a better sense of normalcy, and with that, so too comes a new season…fall.

What will it bring? Hopefully a better temperament with a light of hope as with the slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity.

When the calendar turned its page to September, it seemed as if the restless community used it as a time to bring newness to their spirit. More so than ever remembered, and earlier than usual, houses and yards became sprinkled with mums, pumpkins, haybales, scarecrows and other autumn and Halloween décor.

Is it a way to keep themselves occupied from the boredom of the new stay-at-home-more ideals? Me thinks so. It’s nice to see so many getting into the seasonal spirit and taking pride in dressing up their front doorways, porches and yards. There’s been so much uncertainty and fear for the many previous months that having control over something as simple as decorating one’s house for a holiday is a pleasure no one can take away.

These are the new ways to uplift our spirits and find a little peace.

Enjoying simple times as a family

unit that also conjures up happy times and memories from the past; enjoying and decorating for the fall season.

Community festivals may be changing, Halloween parties may be changing and the thrill for children in costume running up and down neighborhoods begging for candy is also an uncertainty, but we can at least control our own little space. Our own little slice of happiness and safety. To that I say, bring it on! Let’s all decorate “to the nines”. Neighborhoods in a sea of orange, and black, and purple, and green. Or whatever your favorite fall color combination is!

Only we can take back our happy place, and our happy community. We must choose to be better, choose to be happy. Spirits need to be uplifted! Happiness is contagious…to that I say the holidays are needed more than ever before. Next, I foresee this being the year that communities start decorating for Christmas as soon as the calendar hits November 1.

Twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and jolly Santa displays helping us pave the way to joy until this 2020 is flushed down the toilet for good making way for a new and better 2021.

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Van Halen Tribute Band Will Be Rocking Out at Chain O' Lakes Park

by James Coulter Would you love to see Van Halen playing their greatest hits? The bad news is that they’re not on tour. The good news is that the tribute band, Completely Unchained, is, and they’re coming to Winter Haven.

This Van Halen tribute band will be rocking out at Chain O' Lakes Park in Winter Haven on Fri., Oct. 16. Come watch as the nation’s #1 tribute to Van Halen performs all of their greatest hits, from “Running With The Devil” to “Hot For Teacher.” As their website states: “Nobody does Van Halen like Completely Unchained!”

Their lead drummer, Gene Henriksen, recently talked with us about his band and their upcoming performance. Here’s what he had to say: 6

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Q: So tell us a little about yourself and your tribute band.

band, all of that combined seemed like a fit for all of us.

A: I’m 58 years. I have been hosting this Van Halen tribute band for about 10 years, Completely Unchained. Originally, I was a drummer for a Billy Joel tribute band from Long Island, New York. Then I moved into a lead singer of a Van Halen tribute band. We have been around for 10 years.

Q: How is it performing during these uncertain times, especially with about COVID-19?

Q: What do fans love most about your performances?

A: We are popular all over the country, even in Kuwait and Aubu Dahbi, we have performed there for the troops. And we are excited to play at the field in Winter Haven. I think it is the songs [they love]. The fun, the excitement, the energy Van Halen brought as a

A: I think people are leery about going out.

We have done well at our shows because people love Van Halen. As for our performance on Oct. 16, we hope for a good turnout. Hopefully all the Van Halen people will come out and rock and roll.

Q: What are you looking forward to the most with this upcoming concert?

A: Our fans, we expect them to have a good time, a lot of fun, and we hope to come out

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and entertain them that night. We look forward to meeting the fans.

We love to meet the fans. It is a big part of what we do.

Q: What can they come to expect from your upcoming concert?

A: I hope they have as much fun as we have with it. Without them, most of the time, we play the audience, they see all the fun that we have and hope it generates the same amount of fun for them. That is what Van Halen music was all about. It was having a good time with good old rock and roll.

Q: What has allowed your band to be as successful as it has been?

A: I think this band brings more. We have the look, we have the sound. I think the success come from everyone being on the same page, and understanding the job. You have to take this seriously if you want to be the best. So it is four guys traveling and getting along as brothers and thinking the same way.

Q: What’s the secret to putting on a good show?

A: I think the secret, first, you have to love Van Halen. Second, you have to play the part. You got to look like the guys in the band.

I think that goes a long way, because there are bands that play tribute. An Eagles band, nobody looks like that. But when you are doing an AC/DC, or Van Halen, or Motley Crue or Kiss, I’d say 50 to 60 percent is about looking the part.

Q: Anything else you want to add?

A: We are looking for a good night. I am hoping the people love Van Halen, and we are looking to kick some butt.

Completely Unchained will be hosting their performance on Fri., Oct. 16. from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Chain of Lakes Park Stadium, located at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880. For more info, visit their website at: www.completelyunchainedrocks.com

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Thinking Outside The Box During COVID

By Elizabeth Morrisey When the entertainment industry came to a screeching halt in March due to COVID-19, magicians Michael Barron and Justino Zoppe had to think fast on how to continue bringing in more income. They both had to think outside the box.

Barron and Zoppe were performing on large cruise ships and booking shows and they realized early on switching gears would keep them afloat. Barron, from Orlando, decided to try a couple of different things.

First, he filmed some cooking shows on YouTube that included some magic and comedy then wanted to pursue something totally different.

“I had to get creative with a new business model,” Barron says. “I went in a different direction. It’s a cool concept.”

He is currently modifying vending machines. Instead of dispensing soda and chips, the machines sell interesting little items bar patrons may find fun. “It’s an opportunity to surprise people. We have about 75 items.”

The first group of vending machines will be popping up in some Orlando bars soon with items such as adult coloring books, drinking games, overnight kits, art work and mystery bags. “There can be some crazy items.

We put them in bars to get people to stay longer. It’s little surprises and

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things you wouldn’t expect.”

Prices range from $0.50 to $25 and Barron says he is currently talking with six bars to see what products they are interested in carrying.

“Vending is popular in Japan. It was time to have it catch on in America.”

Zoppe, a magician based in Auburndale, did a 180 degrees turn and is now focusing on turning a hobby into a business. “My entertainment friends thought I was crazy for changing gears,” he says. Video production was something he did on the side and now he’s educated himself on new technology important to the real estate industry.

His company, Next Generation Video Productions, has taken the virtual home tours to a whole new level. Matterport is a new way to show homes with 3D tours. “You’re building a 3D model,” Zoppe says. “It takes measurements. The client can go anywhere they want and it’s like you are in the house.”

And with his wife, Daniela, being a real estate agent it was a win, win.

“Florida is a destination and with the 3D tours, my wife has sold houses site unseen. It’s an amazing tool.”

But Zoppe is still a performer at heart. Once things get back to a new normal, he hopes to continue with real estate while performing on the side. “I can still (perform on) the cruise ships once per month and have

fun,” he explains, although he knows things will probably be different. “The other weeks I can still run the business.”

Local restaurants and breweries also had to make some changes and continue to have challenges. The Florida Brewery in Auburndale continued focusing on its craft beers but had to lean more on its non-alcoholic beverages when COVID-19 hit the area.

“We realized diversity is key,” says CFO Stacey Oakley. “Having a diverse portfolio of beverages and customers is what helped us survive the roller coaster this year, otherwise I am not sure where we would be today.”

One of their most popular beers is sold in the Caribbean and when tourism came to a halt, half the normal volume was being sold.

Unfortunately, the challenges are not slowing down and may last another 8-9 months, she says.

Breweries are now dealing with a

shortage in cans and glass. “We have orders but no glass or cans to put it in. We are shifting to other outlets and in constant communication with our suppliers.”

While staying afloat thanks to non-alcoholic beverages, they were able to get their craft beer stocked in several local Publix’s. Their beer Beach Me Up may soon be seen in Sam’s Club. The Florida Brewery will soon be presenting to them on Zoom.

Oakley said they are also anxious to get their downtown restaurant Crave & Copper back open, which suffered a fire back in December. It’s been a challenge finding enough contractors to finish the renovations, she said. They have shifted to adding an outdoor, casual area where patrons can grab snacks and drinks. “People may be more comfortable being outside,” she says.

“The pandemic put a lot of things in perspective for our team and for our vision.”

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C I T S A T G N FA EEN HAPPENINGS

HALLOW Your Complete Halloween and Fall Fest Guide

SCARETASTIC HAUNTS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA from A to Z

by James Coulter This year’s Halloween scares may have be hampered by the real scare of COVID-19, but there’s still plenty of happy haunts to be had. From costume contests to trunk or treat, check out the following events happening this month. Please be advised that these events are subject to be changed or cancelled.

Winter Haven Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida

Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 & 31 @ 10 AM - 6 PM 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884 Included with your regular-day admission, enjoy a Halloween fun-filled day of bricks and tricks.

Go land-to-land trick-or-treating for sweet treats, meet and greet some spooky characters, and boogey down like the boogeyman at The Groovin’ Graveyard and A Candy-Coated Curse. https://www.legoland.com/

Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Sat., Oct. 17 @ 12 PM – 4 PM 339 American Spirit Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880 For only $3, you and the kids can enjoy an afternoon filled with spooky-yet-not-so-scary fun at 10

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Simmers Young Park. Enjoy live music, play games, go hunting for sweets in a trick or treat village, frolic in the obstacle course, and hunt for the best pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. www.facebook.com/PolkCoFLParksAndRec/

Trick or Treat Party

Fri., Oct. 23 @ 6 PM – 8 PM 135 Avenue Y NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881-1551 Young children and their families can enjoy a safe space at the Wilfred Smith Resource Center for early Halloween fun. Win prizes and candy with games, create spooky yet safe arts and crafts, and get on down with your bad self with a costume dance party. www.facebook.com/PolkCoFLParksAndRec/

Lakeland

Frightfully Delightful Princess Masquerade Party Sun., Oct. 18 @ 1 PM - 3 PM 214 Trader’s Alley, Lakeland, FL 33801

If you’d prefer company that’s sweet not scary, then join Princess Tiana from Disney’s Princess and the Frog for an afternoon that’s the bee’s knees. Join her for an interactive story and sing along. Dress up in your Halloween best to participate in a costume contest and take away some sweets from the trick or treat table. Event is RSVP only. $50 per child and $10 per adult escort. www.facebook.com/EnchantedFairytaleHollow/

Roaring 20s Halloween Party and Classic Car Show Sat., Oct. 24 @ 5 PM – 11 PM 1920 Banana Rd Lakeland, FL 33810

Moonlight Mischief with Maleficent

Thur., Oct. 15 @ 1 PM - 3 PM 214 Trader’s Alley, Lakeland, FL 33801 What better way to start the spookiest time with the year than the Mistress of all Evil herself?

Join Maleficent from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty at Enchanted Fairy Tale Hollow and celebrate Halloween in sinister style. Make sure you come dressed in your costume and take a trip down the trick or treat trail. The event is RSVP, with $35 for per child (ages 2 and up). www.facebook.com/EnchantedFairytaleHollow/

For the first time ever, Music Ranch will be hosting a 1920’s style Halloween party and classic car show. Come out in your favorite costume, check out the classic cars, and dance along to music provided by special guests The Jazz Daddy-Os! Drive out with your classic car for a chance to win the prize for best car. www.facebook.com/themusicranch

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat., Oct. 24, @ 10 AM – 2 PM 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815-3976 Get into the Halloween spirit one week early with arts and crafts, games, and a Halloween maze.

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And, of course, what would any Halloween event be without free candy? www.facebook.com/PolkCoFLParksAndRec/

Buckingham Terror Haunted House

Oct. 23-24, 30-31 @ 7:30 PM - 11 PM 2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 Since 2002, this haunted house has been offering the longest-running haunts in all of Lakeland.

Bravely crawl across the threshold and see if you can survive the spooks and scares provided by more than 150 local middle and high school youth.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for student, and $5 for children (13 and under). www.buckinghamterror.org/

Enchanted Trick or Treat Trail at Enchanted Fairytale Hollow Sat., Oct. 31 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 214 Trader’s Alley, Lakeland, FL 33801

Halloween isn’t all too scary when you spend it with princesses, heroes, and fairies. Come dressed in your costume for trick-or-treating, costume contests, and a dance party. Best costume wins great prizes. Event is RSVP only, at $20 per Child (or participating guest). www.facebook.com/EnchantedFairytaleHollow/

Lake Wales 1st Annual Costume Parade

Sat., Oct. 31 @ 8 AM – 1:30 PM 275 E Park Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33859 Halloween isn’t only for our human friends. This year, the holiday is going to the dogs with the inagural costume parade hosted by the Lake Wales Junior Women’s Club. Come with your four-footed friend dressed in their best for a chance to participate in a parade and potentially win the prize for the best costume. $5.00 per pet. www.facebook.com/gfwclakewalesjuniorwomansclub/

Bartow Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Fri., Oct. 30 @ 5 PM – 7 PM 410 East Church Street Bartow, FL 33830 What better way to collect candy while social distancing by trick-or-treating from the comfort and safety of your own car? Drive up to First Baptist EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

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Haines City Touch-a-Truck in Haines City – Trunk or Treat Edition Sat., Oct. 24 @ 9 AM - 12 PM 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844

What could be better than collecting sweet treats?

How about touching some sweet jeeps? And trucks? And emergency vehicles? You can do all of that and more at this special event at Lake Eva Park hosted by Haines City Parks and Recreation and Miracle Toyota. Dress up in costume and enjoy a free hot dog. www.facebook.com/HainesCityParksRec/

Ghosts, Goblins, & Goodies

Sat., Oct. 24 @ 8 AM – 1 PM 101 Adventure Court Davenport, FL 33837 Visit the Central Florida Visitor Information Center for a morning of early Halloween fun. Decorate pumpkins, collect candy, and come dressed in your Halloween costume. Decorate the best pumpkin in the patch for a chance to win prizes. www.visitcentralflorida.org/

New Horizon Church’s Trunk or Treat

Fri., Oct. 30 @ 5:30 PM – 8 PM 400 Orchid Dr, Haines City, FL 33844 Get your trick-or-treating in early one day before Halloween. Visit the parking lot at New Horizon Church and collect candy from various decorate cars. And, of course, as always, make sure you bring your costume. www.nhcpolk.org/

Auburndale Welcome to Heaven - Halloween Night

Sat., Oct. 31 @ 6 PM – 8 PM 300 S Main Ave Auburndale, FL 33823 What could be more heavenly than getting free candy on Halloween? How about being able to experience heaven? You won’t have to shuffle

the mortal coil. Just visit First Baptist Church of Auburndale for this family fun experience. www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchAuburndale

Mulberry Mulberry’s Harvest Festival Sat., Oct. 24 @ 4 PM - 7 PM 1100 1st St NE, Mulberry, FL 33860

It’s not quite Halloween in Mulberry without the annual Halloween festival at Lake Spence Park.

Come for all the fall favorites. Ride along on a hayride. Go trick or treating in the village. www.cityofmulberryfl.org/event/mulberrys-harvest-festival/

Plant City Harvest Holler Corn Maze

Sept. 18 - Nov. 15 @ 4 PM – 8 PM (Fri.), 12 PM – 8 PM (Sat.), and 12 PM – 5 PM (Sun.) 950 Tavares Road, Polk City, FL 33868 Visiting a corn maze during the fall season may be—well, corny!—but it’s still an autumn favorite. Come on down to Polk City all this fall for a chance to make your way through a labyrinth of corn stalks. Tickets are $10.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, and $8.50 for children (3-2). Children 2 and under are free. www.harvestholler.com/

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail and Ominous Descent Oct. 2 – Oct. 31 @ 2837 S Frontage Rd, Plant City, FL 33566

All October long, dare to brave the scares at I-4’s premier fear park. Gather your courage as you walk along a dark and haunted trail filled with all sorts of spooks and scares—if you dare. Tickets must be purchased on-line ahead of time. Ticket prices vary by date. www.sirhenryshauntedtrail.com/

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze

Oct. 10 – Nov. 1 @ 10 AM - 5 PM 3002 Charlie Taylor Road N, Plant City, FL 33565 What could be nuttier than trying to outfox the twists and turns of a corn maze? Open every weekend in October, come on down to test your luck in the labyrinth. When you’re done, enjoy other fall activities from corn hole, duck races, and horse and pony rides.

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER CONCERT CALENDAR *Please note due to the COVID-19 virus, some businesses may be at limited capacity. Please check Facebook pages to confirm that these events are still scheduled.

THURSDAY, OCT 1

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) KALEIGH BAKER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

FRIDAY, OCT 2

FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) KALIEGH BAKER & MATT WALKER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) PICK UP ARTISTS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) THE BROKE (The Twisted Prop, WH) DUST2DUST (Swan Brewing, LKD) THEO MOON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) JAMIE FLOYD (Federal Bar, LKD) AUNNALEI w/ARIANNA DAWN & LEI LAILA (The Pink Piano, LKD) RYAN LEAR (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) PARROTDISE; JIMMY BUFFETT TRIB. BAND (Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, WH) PAUL BUTCHER JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 3 SPITFIRE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) BLAKE FREE 3p/ AGGIE ROAD wsg JASON GREEN 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RAMBLIN ROSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 12

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T. MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) BLOODY JUG BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) RUNNING RECKLESS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) DAMON FOWLER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) LUBECK 2p/ JACK SPROUSE 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) B & R MUSIC (Federal Bar, LKD) KOLT 45 (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) HARLEQUIN (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 4

LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KAT & THE DAWGS (The Twisted Prop, WH) MICKENZIE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ESSENCE DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

MONDAY, OCT 5

TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, OCT 6 LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 7

JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) CHRIS FRITZ (The Pink Piano, LKD)

THURSDAY, OCT 8 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD) ACOUSTIC DOSE wsg DAVID BRIMER & MIKE RICHARDS (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) CHRIS POINDEXTER (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) JR WILLERS OCEAN STEEZE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

MATT AUCKERMAN 2:30p/ ROBBIE HAZEN 7p (The Brass Tap, LKD) MICAH SHANE (Federal Bar, LKD) THE BOXERS; SIMON & GARFUNKEL TRIBUTE (Theatre Winter Haven, WH) ANDREW PERCOCO SOLO PIANO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 9

SUNDAY, OCT 11

FREE WHISKEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOMEDAY HONEY (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) CHAZ KINCAID (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Winner’s Circle, LKD) TEEZHER (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) AGGIE ROAD (The Twisted Prop, WH) KAI7EN (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) AARON POUNCY (1845 Tap House, DVPT) FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Federal Bar, LKD) KAT & THE DAWGS (The Pink Piano, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Winners Circle Sports Bar, LKD) JEVON FALCON JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 10

T. MIKE & DUKE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) KAT & THE DAWGS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) CHRIS POINDEXTER (The Twisted Prop, WH) STEVE GREEN BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) PERUBA (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, OCT 13 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 14

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

THURSDAY, OCT 15 TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) PRYDE RAWK (The Pink Piano, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 16

SOUTHERNDIPITY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) BRADEN CRAWFORD (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) HELL CAMINOS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) OLDEN KNEW (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) BINGE (Apple Lounge, WH)

TOM & BARRY DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) ANISETTE MAYER (The Pink Piano, LKD) COMPLETELY UNCHAINED; VAN HALEN TRIB. (Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, WH) JEVON FALCON JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 17

JOSH BLEVINS 2p/ PORCH PICKERS 7p (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TONY KNIGHT 1p/ DAN SIGNOR 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) FREE WHISKEY BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) BOBBY JAMES (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) AGGIE ROAD (Federal Bar, LKD) TREY CROSS JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 18

AGGIE ROAD wsg/ JOEY FOLEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (The Twisted Prop, WH) BLAKE FREE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

TUESDAY, OCT 20 LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 21

RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, OCT 22

MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) RUSSELL MANIA GEORGIA (The Pink Piano, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 23

ICONIC OPERA (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHBOUND (Camp Mack, LW) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

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FOLEY & BURNS (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) HARLEQUIN (Apple Lounge, WH) PAUL BUTCHER JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 24 RUNNING RECKLESS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) BLUE COLLAR BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THE JAZZ DADDYO’S (Music Ranch, LKD) WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Boondocks, LKD) FREE AGENT (Camp Mack, LW) POWER HOUSE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Brew Hub, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Boondocks, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 25

FREE WHISKEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

MONDAY, OCT 26

ROGER BRUTUS & COREY GREENWAY (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, OCT 27 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 28 DAVID BRIMER DUO (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, OCT 29 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 30

THE BROKE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD)

The Free Whiskey Band PLUM CRAZY (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) FOLEY & BURNS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) ANDREW PERCOCO SOLO PIANO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 31

RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) CROSS TRAXX (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ALMOST THERE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) THE DETECTIVES (Federal Bar, LKD) SEPTEMBER DOGS (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) HONEY (P & J Recreation, FRSTPF) PAUL BUTCHER JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 1

LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

TUESDAY, NOV 3 LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 4 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

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THURSDAY, NOV 5 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 6

JOE’S GARAGE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

SATURDAY, NOV 7 BRASS HEART BAND (Chain of Lakes Ball Park, WH) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) MARC ANTHONY (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, NOV 8 NECK DEEP (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

TUESDAY, NOV 10 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

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

THURSDAY, NOV 12 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 13

10,000 PAPERCUTS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

SATURDAY, NOV 14 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Camp Mack, LW)

TUESDAY, NOV 17 LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 18 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 26 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 27

THE MAGGIE VALLEY BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) OLDEN KNEW (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

SATURDAY, NOV 28 EKLECTIK HAZE (Fireside Lounge, DVPT)

THURSDAY, NOV 19 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 20

SATURDAY, DEC 5 WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND (Amway Center, ORL)

MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD)

SUNDAY, DEC 6

TUESDAY, NOV 24

FRIDAY, DEC 11

LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND (Amalie Arena, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 25

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.

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

TEEZHER (The Twisted Prop, WH)

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Fighting the Coronavirus

CAN I DONATE HOMEMADE FACE MASKS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)? YES! To help protect Winter Haven Hospital & Winter Haven Women's Hospital patients, team members, and medical staff you may donate homemade face masks. All donations of commercial PPE are welcomed and encouraged.

For a full list of PPE needs visit whhfoundation.org

DONATE BLOOD Blood donations are greatly needed to ensure we maintain a healthy blood supply. Donating blood is considered an essential activity, safe, and highly encouraged by the FDA at this time. Please consider donating now at the WHH Community Blood Center.

To donate, call 863-297-1840.

THE WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE FUND The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation has established the Coronavirus Response Fund to provide philanthropic support for the most current and urgent needs of WHH and WHWH patients.

SHARE A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT Send a thank you note or encouraging message to lift the spirits of our Physicians and Team Members who are working tirelessly around the clock to provide care to our patients.

To share a message of support, visit whhfoundation.org.

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Why Are You Mad At Me? “Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?” – Gal. 4:16 (NIV) Two years ago, my editor, in his infinite wisdom, decided to give me a monthly column. I have the freedom to discuss any topic I want, yet I’ve opted to write about the “uncontroversial” topic of politics.

Can you blame me? It’s impossible these days to turn on the television, see what’s going on in the world, and NOT have an opinion about it all. It’s especially impossible this year, what with the West Coast literally on fire and people dying from COVID-19, not to have an opin-

ion about everything going on.

Even then, I try to tread lightly in this column. Despite being political, I do my best to remain non-partisan, addressing topics in a way that people on either side of the political spectrum can at least understand, even if they disagree with me. I do my best to corroborate my opinions with facts from verifiable sources.

And while I make the occasional snide remark, I hold back on being overly hyperbolic.

Believe me when I say I’m holding back. Other columnists have said far worse things than me. (Seriously, read how the Esquire’s Charles Pierce describes Trump!)

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And yet, despite my mild-mannered demeanor and milquetoast opinion, despite everything I say being easily verified with an internet search, my column still raises ire in some readers, and they’ve been more than eager to express their outrage.

I’ve received my fair share of hate mail. Even my own loved ones tell me when they don’t like what I’ve written.

I guess that’s part of being a political columnist. After all, you don’t express your beliefs and not expect others to express their own. Free speech is a two-way street, even if that speech isn’t pretty. But the question remains: why all the hate? I can understand hating a far-right firebrand like Ann Coulter or a far-left looney like Michael Moore. They say provocative things to provoke people. But why me? Why hate me?

Some people would claim that my politics are “radical.” Are they really? Here are some of the “radical” opinions I’ve expressed in past columns: • We could house every homeless vet for less than what our military spends on a trillion-dollar jet that can’t fly.

• In fact, housing every homeless person would cost less than allowing law enforcement and public services

to deal with them.

• Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy would create more jobs and generate more revenue.

• Replacing our welfare system with a basic income would lift more people out of poverty at less the cost.

• Reforming the immigration process would deter “illegal” immigration more effectively than building a wall.

These opinions may sound “radical”, but they’re not. They’re not “socialist” or “communist.” They’re not even “big government” or “anti-capitalist.” If anything, such minor changes would cut government spending and foster a more vibrant free-market economy. They would create jobs and revenue. We would still have a constitutional republic with a laissez-faire economy. If anything, my “radical” opinions are more “limited government” and “fiscally responsible” than any sitting Republican. And yet some folks think I’m the Second Coming of Marx.

If you disagree with what I have to say, fine. Feel free to disagree. If you think I’m wrong, fine. But the fact is—I’m not! Everything I write is easily verifiable with a simple internet search. So have I become your enemy because I speak the truth?

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1. How many No. 1 hits has Electric Light Orchestra had in the U.S.?

2. Which group had a debut single with “Man on the Silver Mountain”?

3. Who released “Stuff Like That”?

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-- C.D. Colorado McCrae not only had a No. 1 hit, but it also netEXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! ted him a Grammy nom for Best Male • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

After I swept up, I wiped the area with a piece of bread, which picked up all the small shards.” — W.C. in Kentucky

MARTY

Marty is a brown, tan with white on chin, chest and feet female Hound mix. She is approximately 3 months old. Marty was dumped out in our yard with her litter mates one day before we opened. All adoptions are by appointment only most purebred pets have a waiting list so please call the shelter.

MONKEY

Monkey is a orange male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 5 years old. He has been neutered.

He likes to jump and climb like a little "Monkey". His favorite spot to hang out in is in the box in the cat tree.

Monkey does not like to be picked up but, he is a sweet boy who does enjoy being with you and being petted.

SISSY

Sissy is a female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 5 years old. Her owner said she is friendly and independent. All adoptions are by appointment only most purebred pets have a waiting list so please call the shelter to set up your appointment.

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

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

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

She served as an AVMA Spokesperson for Hispanic market and has recorded many PSA’s and radio

interviews promoting responsible pet ownership.

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

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

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

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

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CHA CHA

Cha Cha is a white and brown with tan eyebrows female Hound mix.

She is approximately 3 months old.

Cha Cha was dumped in our yard with her litter mates one day before we opened. She is a sweet, friendly and playful girl who gets along well with other dogs and people of all ages.

POLK COUNTY’S

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

AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL

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

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

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

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

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)

MISTER FISH

(863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

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

LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

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

Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday!

Chicken wings!

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

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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

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

ARABELLA’S

LAKE WALES

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

CRAZY FISH

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

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

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

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

RICK'S BAR-B-Q

Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm.

Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course!

204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.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

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

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Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes SAVE THE DATES:

VIRTUAL AUCTION AND RAFFLE DRAWINGS NOVEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 11, 2020 All proceeds raised from the Gala will be utilized locally to support the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital patients.

Please join us for an exciting new virtual experience at Polk County’s premier fundraising event, the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum: $10,000

(Customized dining experience for up to 12 guests, digital ad opportunity, post event recognition)

Gold: $5,000

(Customized dining experience for six (6) guests, digital ad opportunity, post event recognition)

Silver: $2,500

(Customized dining experience for three (3) guests, post event recognition)

Bronze: $1,500

(Customized dining experience for two (2) guests and post event recognition )

For more information call (863) 292-4138 or email whhfoundation@baycare.org.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

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Veggie Tortellini and Salad With Spiced Syrup for dessert an easy way Brussels sprouts areisdelicious to combine fresh produce with groceries

boiled or steamed until tender, but still slightly crisp or roasted to bring out their natural sugars.

Use sprouts that are all about the same size to ensure they will cook quickly and evenly. As a rule, Brussels sprouts cook in about 6 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to overcook Brussels sprouts because they will release sinigrin, a natural gas with a sulfur-like smell.

This recipe for Hashed Brussels Sprouts is flavorful and delicious.

The quick cooking time and the addition of the garlic, onion and

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9. FOOD & DRINK: In which two U.S. states are coffee beans grown commercially?

10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which modern author wrote,

“Autumn seemed to arrive sudden-

ly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple?

Answers 1. The Himalayas 2. United Parcel Service (UPS) 3. Election of the president and vice president 4. 1985 5. Aviophobia or aerophobia 6. A prickle of porcupines 7. A pangram, in which every letter of the alphabet is used.

8. Illinois Avenue 9. Hawaii and California 10. J.K. Rowling

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• The fingerprints of a koala bear are so indistinguishable from those of humans that they have on occasion been confused at a crime scene.

• Winston Churchill had a doctor’s note permitting him to drink “unlimited”

amounts of alcohol while visiting the U.S.

• Speaking of beverages, in 16th-cen-

tury Turkey, a woman could initiate a

divorce if her husband didn’t pour coffee for her.

• Because they both lost so many play-

ers to World War II military service, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles combined to become the

“Steagles” during the 1943 season.

• The Anglo-Zanzibar War (August

1896), between the United Kingdom

and the Zanzibar Sultanate, is the shortest war in recorded history, clocking in at a mere 38 minutes.

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