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Water Tower Farmers Market

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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Lake Wales Live

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Live Local Music

COLUMNS: 19

What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

THE FUN & AMUSING: 19

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: 24

Upcoming Events

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Bars & Pubs

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Live Local Music

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Restaurant Listings

Water Tower Farmers Market

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EDITOR’S NOTE As we continue move forward and learn our new way of life, we will keep doing our best to keep you up-to-date on what is happening in our county in regards to dining, events and entertainment. Please see our Facebook page and website for updates and information.

Polk County is back and is strong as ever.

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

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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STAFF CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

PUBLISHER/EDITOR: ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER:

COLUMNS TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL ERICA SMITH AMY SUMERLIN ELIZABETH MORRISEY JAMES COULTER

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Live Local Music

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HOLIDAYS AT BOK TOWER GARDENS NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 7 Enjoy a relaxing stroll through beautiful displays of poinsettias, begonias, evergreens, and other seasonal greenery throughout the Olmsted Gardens.

Ring in the season with daily holiday carillon concerts.

MUSICAL MONDAYS AT EL RETIRO DECEMBER 4, 11, & 18

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SYMPHONY SERENADE DECEMBER 7-8

HOLLY JOLLY PLANT MARKET & MUSIC ON THE TERRACE DECEMBER 9

A CHRISTMAS JAZZ PARTY DECEMBER 16

HOLLY JOLLY STORYTIME WITH THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA DECEMBER 17

YULETIDE: WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Featuring The Byrne Brothers DECEMBER 21

JAZZ INTO THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 6 SPONSORED IN PART BY:

1151 TOWER BOULEVARD | LAKE WALES, FL 33853 | 863-676-1408 | BOKTOWERGARDENS.ORG

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WATER TOWER Farmers MArket

Where Eating, shopping, inspiration and fun Meet!

by James Coulter Under the water tower in Winter Haven stands a brightly-colored building. Pass through its glass doors and you’ll encounter aisles upon aisles of eclectic sights and sounds. Fresh fruit and cuts of meat prepared by an on-site live butcher. Racks of vibrant colorful clothing. Delectable sweets like cake pops and freeze-dried candy.

And even services for taxes and accounting.

While browsing these aisles, you’re sure to work up an appetite. Fortunately, you’ll discover the cafeteria with several stalls serving an international array of cuisine including Argentinian, Jamaican, and Asian fusion. So many delicacies to choose from including boba tea, poke bowls, empanadas, and...spam musubi? Yes, you can truly find anything and everything you can imagine from Water Tower Farmers Market.

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Located along 200 Post Ave SW, right off Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven, Water Tower Farmers Market is an indoor flea market open seven days a week with 50 vendors, ten kitchens, and several food and beverage stalls.

Their main tenant is Tu Plaza Market, a supermarket that sells groceries, fresh fruit and produce, and even meat provided by an on-site butcher.

Next door is the indoor flea market with several dozen vendors selling everything from clothing and candy to professional services like accounting, health insurance, and locksmithing. Around the perimeter are ten kitchens with a cafeteria serving a diverse selection of international food items including cuisine from Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and even all-American favorites with soul food and all-day breakfast.

Melissa Altamirano, Property Manager, was brought on board to help launch the Water Tower Farmers Market in Winter Haven. Her management company was inspired by a similar concept they experienced in North Florida, and they wanted to bring something similar to Central Florida.

“Our group of investors saw in the north the concept of an indoor flea market that also highlighted kitchens and great food,” she said. “An opportunity showed itself in Polk County to remodel a property in Winter Haven, and there are no other indoor flea markets like it. It was that inspiration and enjoyable shopping experience that the investors had, and they

wanted to launch it here.”

Through her new position, she was able to recruit many local entrepreneurs, many of whom had pre-existing locations in Polk County like Mimi’s Italian Ice in Lakeland and Lakeland Fancy Cakes Boutique in Lake Alfred. She also invited many other vendors and business owners from outside the county. Not only did Water Tower Farmer’s Market offer a unique indoor venue for many budding entrepreneurs, but it also provided them generous leeway in how their vendors operated.

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really needed in the business community is enough flexibility to give that business owner their own hour leverage,” Altamirano said. “In other words, giving them the option and opportunity to set up their own business hours without having the constraints and requirements that a lot of shopping centers have.”

Altamirano, through her new position, offers her clients such a level of flexibility.

She allows them to set their own hours and days of operation. She does not even require long-term contract requirements.

Many of the vendors have chosen to operate only three to six months in their booths, with the kitchens choosing a yearly lease.

“We are working with a lot of small families, family-owned completely and they need that flexibility to set up their own hours, to set up their own sched-

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ule, and meet their business needs,” she said. “Because we are also new, I had that authorization to give that flexibility...[so], they have the flexibility to enter and see fit for their business model.”

Management goals moving forward

include recruiting more local farmers and creating stronger bonds with business

owners and residents alike in the city and

county. Their venue offers a unique shop-

ping experience and business opportunity unlike anything else local, and they hope their unique venue will draw in more

shoppers and entrepreneurs. Any feedback from customers and vendors alike is more than welcome, and new visitors are welcome to give the venue a try.

“We are trying to reach out to the local

community,” Altamirano said. “We are

very committed to building relationships in Polk County starting here in Winter

Haven. We can be more than a destination because we have fun things to offer and we have a heart. We will have a year of

community events and celebrations here...I always love to invite everybody to the market because it is an enjoyable, comfortable experience where you can walk indoors in air condition comfort and have a snack while you are viewing amazing items that vendors are offering for you.”

Water Tower Farmers Market is located at 200 Post Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880. The market is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM from Monday to Saturday, and Sunday from 8 AM – 7 PM. For more information, visit their website at: https:// www.watertowerfarmersmarket.com/

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE SET TO ILLUMINATE RP FUNDING CENTER

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will be dazzling audiences in Lakeland during its 7-week, 70-city U.S. tour this holiday season. Audiences from coast-to-coast will be captivated by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m. for one unforgettable performance in Lakeland at RP Funding Center at www.rpfundingcenter.com.

As lights dim and the music swells, a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life. Both critics and audiences alike agree that CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDZAZE is “a show for all ages to enjoy where families can make Christmas memories together.” And Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”

Imaginative and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers accompanied by an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, funloving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more. An original music score

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includes new twists on seasonal favorites such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Carol of the Bells.” Singers, dancers, penguins, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Amidst a backdrop of new sets, scenery, and storylines, this familyfriendly production is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is affordably priced with tickets starting at $32 and will perform one show at RP Funding Center in Lakeland on Saturday, November 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at RP Funding Center box office, rpfundingcenter.com or by calling 863-834-8111. Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets by contacting the Group Sales at 863-834-8137. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Convenience fees and taxes will apply.

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 and Thursday, 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m. For ticket information, call the Box Office at 863.834.8111 or visit our website at www.rpfundingcenter.com.

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Get ready for an unforgettable series of evenings filled with community spirit, live music, and entertainment in the heart of Downtown Lake Wales. In partnership with the City of Lake Wales and Lake Wales Main Street, the Lake Wales Arts Council is thrilled to present Lake Wales Live!

These events will be hosted on select Friday evenings and will run from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Orange Avenue between Market Street and Scenic Highway. Lake Wales Live aims to bring an outpouring of energy and vitality to Downtown Lake Wales, making Friday nights in the area livelier than ever. An exciting lineup of various musical acts, local food trucks, and a vendor marketplace, aim to show strong support for beloved downtown businesses.

As the community comes together to bring the transformative Lake Wales Connected designs to life, Lake Wales Live events will serve as vibrant celebrations of resilience, creativity, and determination. These evenings are an opportunity to unite, enjoy the heart of downtown, and show unwavering support for local businesses during this transformative time.

Tommy Frank, Executive Director of the Lake Wales Arts Council, says, “We’re proud to be part of an event that supports our beloved downtown and brings our community together in the most vibrant way. Lake Wales Live is a reflection of our commitment to the Lake Wales Connected project and promoting a vibrant arts community in Central Florida.”

Event Schedule NOVEMBER 10 Kick-off with the Outta Hand Band DECEMBER 8 An enchanting evening of holiday favorites with the Lake Wales Jazz Connection JANUARY 19 Groove to the tunes of Black Eyed Soozie MARCH 15 Experience the magic with The Jam Band APRIL 5 Enjoy the sounds of B. Haven MAY 3 Jam with The Gnarbuckles This redevelopment effort is a crucial element of the Lake Wales Connected design, bringing multiple phases of the Park Avenue project to life. While traffic detours may be in effect as the project progresses eastward along the street, continuous access to downtown businesses is a top priority during this construction period.

Jessica Garrett, co-owner of downtown Lake Wales restaurant, The Ranch Taproom & Coffeehouse, expresses her excitement, “Lake Wales Live is a fantastic initiative that will not only breathe life into our downtown during this period of construction, but also

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bring our community closer together. We, as local business owners, are thrilled about this event and are prepared to provide top-notch experiences for our patrons.”

Parks and Recreation Manager, Stephanie Lutton, of the City of Lake Wales emphasizes the commitment to maintain accessibility to downtown businesses during the construction phase, saying, “The City of Lake Wales has worked diligently to minimize disruptions for downtown business and visitors during this construction period. Sidewalks will never be shut down during business hours.”

Ronni Wood, Executive Director of Lake Wales Main Street, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization committed to revitalizing Lake Wales’ historic downtown and implementing the Lake Wales Connected vision plan, expresses her excitement, “Lake Wales Live is an exciting addition to our thriving downtown.

This event encapsulates our vision for an economically strong and diverse core in Lake Wales. We’re thrilled to see our community come alive with this series.”

Heartfelt gratitude is extended to several sponsors including Duke Energy for providing the generators and equipment needed to power this event, as well as Visit Central Florida and the Florida Division of Arts & Culture.

Join us for Lake Wales Live, and let’s make Downtown Lake Wales the place to be on Friday nights. Save the dates on your calendar, invite your friends, and get ready for some memorable moments. We can’t wait to see you there!

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• In a survey of hundreds of Oreo cookie eaters, Kraft Foods came to the conclusion that biters were easygoing and self-confident; dunkers displayed a more energetic and adventurous side; and twisters leaned toward the sensitive and trendy.

• The oldest known prosthetic wear, a toe made primarily of wood and bound with leather thread, possibly dating to 950 B.C., was discovered on the mummified body of an Egyptian noblewoman in Cairo in 2000.

• The average person spends 38 days brushing their teeth during their lifetime.

• Male Hercules beetles possess an elongated horn that can surpass their body length.

• Not only does the moon have its own time zones, but an astronomer designed a watch relying on “lunations,” the amount of time it takes for the moon to revolve and rotate around the earth.

• There are more than 10 holidays that support chocolate. Naturally, we fully support that.

• The “Trembling Giant” in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest includes over 47,000 quaking aspen trees that share the same root system. Some scientists have estimated its age at nearly a million years old.

• Stanford University’s English department offers a course titled “The Last Great American Songwriter: Storytelling with Taylor Swift Through the Eras,” in which students analyze Swift’s albums and draw connections between her lyrics and classic literature.

• Only four words in the English language end in “dous.”

• An hour of drumming will burn between 400-600 calories. That’s more than hiking or weightlifting.

• Cambodian bamboo trains are made of an electric generator and a makeshift bamboo platform for seating and run at speeds of up to 40 km per hour. While unmaintained tracks do indeed make for some bumpy rides, at least the fares are low.

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male duck called?

7. TELEVISION: In which state is the sitcom “Newhart” set?

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice”?

8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the tallest mountain in Africa?

3. ASTRONOMY: In which constellation are the gas and dust clouds called the Pillars of Creation located?

9. HISTORY: Which politician made the phrase “Iron Curtain” famous in a speech about eastern Europe?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president died at his retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia?

10. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of South Dakota?

6. MEDICAL: Which part of the human body is affected by Bright’s Disease?

Answers 1. A drake.

2. Jane Austen.

3. Serpens.

4. Franklin Roosevelt.

5. “The Matrix.”

6. The kidneys.

7. Vermont.

8. Mount Kilimanjaro.

9. Winston Churchill.

10. Pierre.

5. MOVIES: Which 1999 movie features a character named Neo?

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I Know Nothing Five years ago, my editor approached me with the most audacious (if not downright ludicrous) request: he asked me if I’d be interested in penning a monthly column for this magazine.

The prospect of having my own soapbox to stand on every month and voice my thoughts and opinions to the masses, unadulterated and unfiltered, intrigued me. (Also, the prospect of making more money every month was an added plus!) So, I agreed.

Five years later, I’ve remained consistent with these columns.

While many of my fellow staff writers have since put down their own pens and paper and discontinued their monthly installments, I’ve consistently written a column a month for this publication.

So, what have I learned, you ask? That’s a good question. To be honest, I could be asking the same thing about my writing career in general. I could even reflect on my entire life as someone who could write ever since I could put pen to paper.

I’ve been living on this spinning rock we call Planet Earth for the past 36 rotations around the glowing ball we call the Sun. (Next January, it’ll be 37!) I decided to major in English with a minor in journalism at 17 years old. I graduated in 2009. My journalism career began in 2011. And even before all of that, I’ve been writing.

So, again, the question needs to be asked: what have I learned during that time? More specifically, what I have learned during the 36 years I have been alive on this earth? After high school, college, and a decades-long journalism career, what have I learned?

If I’m being perfectly honest, not much! In the words of Socrates, “The only thing I know is that I know nothing.”

That’s hyperbole, to be sure. I know plenty of things. I know my

reading, writing, and arithmetic.

I know 2+2=4, the sky is blue, the grass is green, and gravity keeps me standing on this Earth, the Earth revolving around the sun, and our moon revolving around our planet.

So, in that regard, I’m technically smart. I have the high school and college degrees to prove it.

But being “smart” doesn’t always mean being “wise.” You’d be surprised by the number of educated idiots out there!

They say with great age comes great wisdom. Well, I’m close to turning 40. Yet no matter how old I get, even when I feel older (and, boy, have I been feeling old!), I don’t always feel smarter. Truth be told, the older I get, the more I realize there’s so much that I do not know.

For example, the conflict in the Middle East, how do we solve it?

Heck if I know. On the one hand, I want the Jewish people to have their own homeland; but, on the other hand, they have been stealing land from their Palestinian neighbors. I want the Israeli Jews to have their own homeland, and I want Palestinians liberated from their government’s apartheid policies.

So, what do we do? I don’t know. The only thing I do know is that bombing Palestinian hospitals and killing innocent civilians sure isn’t helping.

And yet, as a political columnist, I’m expected to have all the answers to the big questions in the world. Yet the truth is I don’t even have the answers to my life’s big questions. All I know is that I know nothing.

Oh, I do know I have to end this column. But how? Shrug. I don’t know.

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DEC 2

– Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Boat Parade. Hosted by the City of Winter Haven. Kicks off at 6 pm in Lake May. The City is asking all boats to register in advance (free to register). https://www.mywinterhaven.com/event/2023-christmas-boat-parade/?fbclid=IwAR1nr_ jCKIPq8XqKCS0lP5J7woyLhNjxGdnNecSBze9EJKceiPXaPgqMUkc

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

NOV 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 streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Dec 14, Jan 11)

NOV 10

& 11 – Big Belly BBQ Bash. Enjoy the Big Belly BBQ Bash Competition and Charity event on November 10-11. There will be live music, raffle prizes, kid-friendly activities, and of course lots of great BBQ! Located Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday, 2525 Frontage Rd, Davenport.

NOV 11

– Bartow’s 32nd Annual Craft Fair & Honeybee Festival.

Crafts, Car Show, Educational Vendors, Plants, Butterfly Tent, Kids Area. Located along Main Street. Sat, 9-4 pm. Contact Bartow Main Street for more info.

NOV 11

& 12 – Bartow Chalk Walk Festival. 2-day event that the artists will be blocking, filling in, blending, contouring, shading until their work is complete. Festival goers will vote on their favorites.

Awards are Sunday at 3 pm as the artists will have finished their

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work starting with the “Sponsor’s Choice,” awarded by presenting sponsor, John & Terry Frost from the Frost Law Firm; followed by the “People’s Choice Award.” Bartow is extending its famous hometown hospitality to 25+ artists from near and far. Located Fort Blount Park, downtown Bartow. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm.

NOV 17

& 18 – Annual Plant City Pig Jam. Celebrating 20 years! Don’t miss out on delicious food, live entertainment, kid’s zone, jammin’ merchandise, and of course BBQ! Pig Jammers will have BBQ and a lot more to enjoy - while grills will be busy most of the two days, there will also be a rockclimbing wall, moonwalks, vendors, and live music to enjoy. Located Randy Larson Softball Four-plex, Plant City. Fri, 5-10 pm. Sat, 10-5 pm.

Free admission, $10 parking.

NOV 21

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

NOV 24

to JAN 7 – Holidays In The Highlands at Bok. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through beautiful displays of poinsettias, begonias, evergreens, and other seasonal greenery throughout the Olmsted Gardens. Ring in the season with daily holiday carillon concerts.

Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Daily, 8-5 pm. www.

BokTowerGardens.org

NOV 25

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Friendsgiving at Tanners.

Cardboard Boat Races at 4 pm

(build starts 1-3:30 pm), Bounce Houses, Hula-Hoop, 50/50, Raffles, Contests and more! Live music with Phoenix 5. Located at Tanners Lakeside (Tiki), 1006 Lk Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven. Sat, 12-6 pm.

NOV 30

– City of Winter Haven Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Downtown Winter Haven at 6-7:30 pm.

DEC 1

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

This month is Holiday Spectacular in Munn Park. 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 (next events: Jan 5 Three Kings Celebration, Feb 2 Mardi Gras)

DEC 1

& 2 – Orange Blossom Revue.

Music festival, food trucks, craft brew on the shores of Lake Wailes in downtown Lake Wales. Fri, 3-10 pm & Sat, 12-10 pm. Tickets online www.OrangeBlossomRevue.com

DEC 2

– Capture the Flag at Balmoral.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable quest to become the next King of the Pirates? Look no further! Grab your Crew and join us at the Balmoral Resort in Haines City, Florida for the thrilling One Piece Capture the Flag event.

Gather your crew and prepare for an epic adventure unlike any other. Located Balmoral Bar & Grill, Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Sun, 3-5 pm. Register to play at www.

CentralFloridaTickets.com

DEC 2

– Carols in the Park. Annual holiday event. Located downtown Central Park. Sat, 6-10 pm.

– Lakeland Christmas Parade. NEW route for 2023 due to construction. Dazzling fireworks at Lake Morton kick off the parade at 7 pm. This year’s theme is Christmas in Candyland. Leaving the RP Funding Center, the parade will travel down Lemon St towards downtown, turning left on Tenn Ave, then right on Main St. At Mass Ave, the parade will turn right, heading south to Lk Morton Dr. The parade will turn right at the lake, traveling to Walnut St before heading up Tenn Ave. At Orange St, the parade will turn left and continue to the RP Funding Center, where the parade will conclude.

DEC 8

– Havendale Christmas Parade. Hosted by the City of Auburndale and the City of Winter Haven. Havendale Blvd. Fri, 7-9 pm.

DEC 8

– Bartow’s Magical Illumination Parade. Fri, 6 pm.

Downtown Bartow.

DEC 9

– Holiday Night Market in Downtown. Join us for a holiday blowout featuring FOUR unique market experiences curated by Downtown Lakeland, Buena Market, Lakeland Punk Flea, and Art Crawl! Retail shops will be open late, and Kentucky Ave will be filled with 150+ creatives, artists and makers! Live music, DJ sets and performances. Specialty food and drinks from pop-ups. Added bonus: Santa Con is also Dec 9th. Located in downtown Lakeland. Sat, 5-10 pm. www.DowntownLKLD.com

DEC 9

– LKLD Santacon. An annual Santa-themed pub crawl in downtown Lakeland that includes drink specials, games and prizes. Join us for a Pub Crawl to Lakeland’s finest and most popular establishments all while dressed in your most festive holiday garb.

All profits donated to Kids Pack, Inc. Purchase passport tickets online. 21+ Package pick up at Swan Brewing from 5-7 pm. Annual group photo at Munn Park at 7:15 pm. Located at various locations downtown Lakdeland. Sat, 5 pm

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DEC 15

– Winter Haven Santacon. Join SantaCon in downtown Winter Haven for exclusive food and drink specials will be available from 6 pm to 2 am* at participating locations with SantaCon buttons. Join the fun by dressing in your favorite holiday costume. Purchase buttons online. 21+ Button pick up at Grove Roots Brewery from 6-8 pm. Located at various locations downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 6 pm to 2 am. More details on FB@ WinterHavenSantaCon Buttons at www.CentralFloridaTix.com

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

NOV 12

- 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

NOV 16

- Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, crafts and a food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Ave in the parking lot near the new Gillian Fazio mural in downtown Lk Wales.

Thurs, 4-7 pm.

NOV 17

– Bartow Holiday Friday Fest. The Bartow Friday Fest is a fun open-air event in Downtown Bartow featuring live music, clas-

sic cars and plenty of family fun.

This month it’s Magic on Main a holiday themed event. Friday Fest is held the third Friday of every month (except December). Fri, 6-9 pm. For more info, visit www.mainstreetbartowfl.com

NOV 19

, DEC 3, 17 – Paradise Market at Camp Margaritaville.

Enjoy a fun and fabulous showcase of local vendors and small businesses, offering an array of diverse products and services.

You’ll find delicious baked goods, hand crafted jewelry, plants, gifts and much more! This event is open to the general public. Located Camp Margaritaville Auburndale RV Resort, 361 Denton Ave, Auburndale. Sun, 8-2 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

NOV 10

– Lake Wales Live! New series in downtown by Lk Wales Main Street, City of Lk Wales, Lk Wales Arts Council. Featuring live music, food trucks, vendor marketplace. Nov 10 is Outta Hand Band, Dec 8 Lake Wales Jazz Connection (Make It Magical event), Jan 19 is Black Eyed Soozie. Bring your own chair. Located in downtown Lk Wales. Fri, 5-8:30 pm.

NOV 10

– The Great Gatsby by Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Enjoy a big band concert by The TWH Big Band. An evening of Big Band music, led

by Brent Booher, President of Symphony Guild with a Great Gatsby theme. Located at The Black Box at Theatre Winter Haven. Fri, 7-9 pm; doors at 6:30 pm. For more info, www.

SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven.org

NOV 11

– Bartow Ford’s Concert On The Lot. Bartow Ford is sending its event plans into high gear again with an incredible Country Music concert that will feature multi-platinum GRAMMY nominee and CMA and ACM award winner Lee Brice. Lee will be supported by one of his good friends, country music vocal powerhouse Randy Houser—so it is going to be a night you do not want to miss. Opening act is the Battle of the Bands winner Josh Blevins Band. Bring your own chair. No outside food or drink. Located at Bartow Ford, Bartow. Sat, 6:30-10:30 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets - $31. www.

BartowFord.com/concert

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to DEC 17 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Sondheim’s joyous, musi-

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cal romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors, and secrets behind every toga.

Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laugh fest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two. Located at Chain O’ Lakes Park, Theatre Winter Haven Mainstage, Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Thurs-Sun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. https://theatrewinterhaven.com

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to 17 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history.

You won’t believe the mayhem and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! Located at Chain O’ Lakes Park, Theatre Winter Haven Norman & Linda Small Secondstage, Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven.

Thurs-Sun, 2 & 7 pm. https://theatrewinterhaven.com

high bidders begin picking up the wreaths to decorate their homes across the county. Located Polk County History Center, 100 E Main St, Bartow. Tues-Sat, 9-5 pm www.

PolkHistoryCenter.org

NOV 17

– Festival of Trees Preview Party. Presented by Junior League of Greater Winter Haven. Enjoy delightful hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and immerse yourself in the festive ambiance. Don your best cocktail attire and come celebrate with us! Let the music set the mood as you explore the stunning tree displays, all thanks to the artistic touch of Ridge Art Association.

Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co. (Packing House). Fri, VIP 6-9 pm, General 7-9 pm. Cost – VIP $50, General $35. https://secure. qgiv.com/for/jlogwh/event/fot/

NOV 18

– 36th Annual Margarita Ball. Hosted by The Lakeland Margarita Society and presented by MidFlorida Credit Union.

Enjoy an evening of live music, appetizers, margaritas and more from local restaurants and bars.

This outdoor annual event held at Lake Mirror every November is to raise donations of gifts and cash which are distributed throughout the greater Lakeland area to local charity organizations. In addition to purchasing a ticket, guests are to bring an unwrapped gift (or cash donation) that they can drop off at the entry gate. Located Lake Mirror Promenade, 121 South Lake Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8-11 pm. Cost - $45 in advance, $65 at gate, plus one unwrapped toy at the gate. For tickets, www.LakelandMargaritaBall. com. (group rates available)

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– The Most Wonderful Crime Of The Year. Be sure to join us in the Murder Mystery of the Year. Put on your festive Christmas clothing or your favorite Christmas sweater and try to solve the murder or perhaps participate in the show!

The fun will begin with Dinner starting at 7 pm! Dinner show at Balmoral Event Center, Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Thurs, 7-10 pm. Tickets available online www.

CentralFloridaTix.com

NOV 11

to DEC 14 – Festival of Wreaths. Herald the arrival of the holiday season at the History Center with the 13th Annual Festival of Wreaths and Silent Auction. All Silent Auction proceeds benefit the History Center.

The wreaths will be on display from Nov. 11 until Dec. 14, when

– Humane Society’s Santa Paws. Annual benefit for the Humane Society of Polk County.

Live music by KeySoundSoul.

Appetizers by Arabella’s. Raffles, Silent Auctions & more. Hosted at Jensen’s Corner Bar, downtown Winter Haven. Tues, 6-9:30 pm.

Tickets - $50; sponsorships available. Contact Tracey Greene (863) 221-8505 or tgreene0422@gmail. com for more info. www.PolkNoKill. org – Annual Wine & Roses.

NEW DATE! Due to construction, there is a new date. Presented by Symphony Guild of Winter Haven in partnership with Main Street Winter Haven. The Harris/Barone Quartet performs jazz favorites. Members only event: become a member or renew your membership. Located at Gram Parsons Derry Down, Winter Haven. Sun, 3-5 pm. Doors open 2:30 pm. www.symphonyguildofwinterhaven.org

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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 Crave & Copper 117 East Lake Ave (863) 968-2971 Local Microbrewery Patio Bar/Restaurant Wed-Sun, Open at 11a Fri-Sun, Live Music

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

BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 E Van Fleet Dr (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar 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 Karaoke

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 The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

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

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

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

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

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

Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Thu & Sat, Live Music 6-9p Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p Nov 25, Stella Beat 6-9p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Ax-Caliber 204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) 592-3500 Tue-Wed 11a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a-11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p Axe Throwing, Virtual Gun Range Coffee House, Restaurant Beer & Wine

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

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

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

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs

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

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

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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

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 Beer Thu, Free Trivia 8p Cob & Pen 1221 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Full Liquor Bar Food/Light Food Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Dissent Craft Brewing Co 125 S Kentucky Ave (863) 450-4351 Mon-Thu, 3-10p Fri & Sat, 12-10p Sun, 12-8p Oct 19 – Painting Prty 6-9p Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

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Frescos Bistro 132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Wed & Thu, 5p-12a Fri & Sat, 5p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke Lakeland Loft 108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Leo’s Live Music & Billiards (A.K.A. Ybor Cigars) 5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music Linksters Tap Room (Dntn) 209 E Main St (863) 683-7195 Daily, 12p Full Liquor Smoke Free Sports Bar Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Lugo’s Craft Distillery 2500 Drane Field Rd, Suite 208 (863) 816-3330 Lounge Hrs: Thu & Fri, 5p-12a Sat, 3p-12a & Sun, 12-6p Craft Rum/Distillery Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925 Daily, 12p Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Rec Room 202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073 Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun Open Late Night Daily Specials, 50+ Games Wed, Ladies Night Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p Family During Day/21+ after 9p Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133 Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue Winner’s Circle 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p The Yard On Mass 802 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 333-0330 Open Daily Beer Garden, Food Trucks Full Bar, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Days: Drafts, Sodas, Fries, Sliders, Chili Dogs Open Daily 11-4; Wed & Fri, 11-7p

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

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

WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands

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

Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 3rd Wed, Night Mrkt 6-9p Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Nov 22, Thanksgiving Eve Prty 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 Dec 5, Santa Paws Event 6p

Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-5:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, No Name Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free

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

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

Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 11a-10p Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun 11a-8p Mon, Oyster Mon 4-7p Tue, Tasting Tuesday Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p Last Sun, Imbibe & Vibes 3-7p

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

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

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

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

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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

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke-Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed, Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Sun-Thu, 12p-12a Fri, 12p-2a/Sat, 2p-2a Mon, Martinis $6 Wed-Sat, Live Music Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic/Craft Cocktails Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p Beer Specials/Sports Packages Mon-Fri, Lunch Specials Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Thu-Sun, Live Music Nov 25, Friendsgiving 12-6p Dec 2, Boat Parade 6:30p Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Hrs: Mon-Thu 4-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps New Food Menu Soon!

Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p

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B. HAVEN BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SKIP FRYE (Plant City Pig Fest, PL CTY) PINK wsgs GROUPLOVE AND KIDCUTUP (Amway Center, ORL)

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CONCERT CALENDAR FRIDAY, NOV 3

DERVISH (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) PHOENIX 5 (Tanners Lakeside, WH) THOMAS WYNN & OLIVIA WYNN (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Crave & Copper, ADL)

SATURDAY, NOV 4

LATIN ROCK FESTIVAL (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) PINK FLOYD TRIB (Balmoral Event Center, HC) SUMMIT KINGS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY DUO (Union Taproom, WH) MIKE MONTS 2p/ SHAWN RAHN 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLACK SATIN (Crave & Copper, ADL) ALMOST THERE (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SUNDAY, NOV 5

JOEY FOLEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN BAND (Twisted Prop, WH) GREG REDDING (Cherry Pocket, LW) FRAMING THE RED (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SUICIDEBOYS wsg GHOSTEMANE, CITY MORGUE & RAMIREZ (Amalie Arena, TMP)

MONDAY, NOV 6 KATIE DOWNER (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, NOV 7 JOEY KIRKLAND (Cherry Pocket, LW) LUIS MIGUEL (Amalie Arena, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 8 BACK PROCH BAND (Cherry Pocket, LW) ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JOJI wsg KENNY BEATS, SAVAGEREALM & LIL TOE (Amway Center, ORL)

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THURSDAY, NOV 9

BIG TIME JUKE BOX (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD) RAY NICHOLS (Cherry Pocket, LW) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ MIKE GOODMAN (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) HUNTER MCNEER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SCOTT NAUGLER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, PITBULL & RICKY MARTIN (Amway Center, ORL) ALMOST THERE (Hard Rock Cafe, TMP) JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

FRIDAY, NOV 10

TWH BIG BAND (Symphony Guild/Theatre WH) B. HAVEN BAND (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER 1p/ ADRIENNE RICHARDS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) OUTTA HAND BAND (Downtown Lk Wales, LW) BULLY FOR YOU (Swan Brewing, LKD) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH) THE SOFA KINGS (Yard on Mass, LKD) TWIZTED (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) BLIND AMBITION (Cypresswood Pub, WH) HANDSHAKES feat SKINNY MCGEE & CHRIS BELL w/LAURIS VIDAL (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SKIP FRYE (Winter Haven Moose, WH) VETERAN’S DAY MUSIC LAKELAND SYMPH ORCH (Ritz Theatre, WH) EDC ORLANDO (Camping World Stadium, ORL)

SATURDAY, NOV 11 LEE BRICE wsg RANDY HOUSER, JEFF BLEVINS BAND (Bartow Ford, BTW) RAYNE MARIE 2p/ SOUTH OF THE BLUES 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN BAND (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

ANDY SHREEVE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) SG WOOD 2p/ BLACKBIRD ANTHEM 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) EKTOR KEYS (Social Lounge, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY (Union Hall, LKD) CURT BEASLEY 1p/ RYAN JOYCE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) SCOTT NAUGLER (Yard on Mass, LKD) 2ND HAND SMOKE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ATOMIC CHERRY (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SKIP FRYE (Dixieland Art/Alley Fest, LKD) SKIP FRYE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) EDC ORLANDO (Camping World Stadium, ORL) STEVIE NICKS EXPERIENCE TRIBUTE BAND (Hard Rock Cafe, TMP)

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ROMEO SANTOS (Amalie Arena, TMP) TECH N9NE & HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

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TWIZTED 2p/ THE WANTED BAND 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FREE WHISKEY 2p/ KEYSOUNDSOUL 3:30p/ SOUL2EARTH 5p (Tanners Lakeside, WH) EKLECTIK HAZE 12p/ FOY ELLERBE 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) NU BREED & JESSE HOWARD (Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD) PAUL CATALDO (Swan Brewing, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) EDC ORLANDO (Camping World Stadium, ORL)

MONDAY, NOV 13 BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, NOV 14 HUNTER MCNEER (Cherry Pocket, LW) MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FREE WHISKEY BAND (Council Oak Lounge, TMP) ROMEO SANTOS (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 15 KATIE DOWNER (Cherry Pocket, LW) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 16 BEE GEES TRIB (Balmoral Event Center, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) DAVID BRIMER (Cherry Pocket, LW) TOURIST BOB (Swan Brewing, LKD) JADE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ CAROL MCNAUGHTON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) ALMOST THERE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) BILLY DICKERSON (Swan Brewing, LKD) HUNTER MCNEER 1p/ BLAKE FREE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) SPAKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD) EVIL BILL (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) TMIKE & DUKE (Crave & Copper, ADL) SKIP FRYE (Big Cypress Grill, LKD)

SATURDAY, NOV 18 JOEY FOLEY 2p/ BIG TIME JUKEBOX 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BITTERSWEET BAND (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) MAGIC TOAST (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MANFREDI ROCKS (Port Steak & Seafood, HC) CHASE DIXON 1p/ RAY NICHOLS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/ KEYSOUNDSOUL 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLACK SATIN (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) S.G. WOOD DUO (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 19

JIM N JUDY DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH) DEMUN JONES (Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD) BILLY DICKERSON (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Ducky’s Dockside, HC) EKLECTIK HAZE 12p/ GERI BLOUNT 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD) PINK wsgs GROUPLOVE AND KIDCUTUP (Amway Center, ORL)

MONDAY, NOV 20 MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW) SAX N’ BEATS (Council Oak Lounge, TMP)

TUESDAY, NOV 21

DON BURNS (Cherry Pocket, LW) BABYFACE (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 22 PROPER WEDNESDAY (Swan Brewing, LKD) JAY TAYLOR (Cherry Pocket, LW) FREE WHISKEY BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) B. HAVEN BAND & RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KID ‘N PLAY AND M.C. SERCH (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

FRIDAY, NOV 24 BLAKE FREE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) DAMON FOWLER & DAN SIGNOR (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) DAVID BRIMER 1p/ LARRY “GATOR” GATES 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) ATOMIC CHERRY (Apple Lounge, WH) SHAWN RAHN (Yard on Mass, LKD) TWIZTED (Lucky’s Sports & Bar, LKD) BLACK SATIN DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

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DOJA CAT wsg DOECHII (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, NOV 25 RAYNE MARIE 2p/ NVR2L8 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) PHOENIX 5 (Tanners Lakeside, WH) STELLA BAND (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) LOVE PIT (Leo’s Live, LKD) DON BURNS 1p/ KATIE DOWNER 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) LIVE HART 2p/ DUST2DUST 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) RUSTY & LAURIE WRIGHT (Yard on Mass, LKD) JADED (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) TONY KNIGHT & FRIENDS (Cypresswood Pub, WH) MYKE TOWERS (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, NOV 26

KEITH ROBINETTE 2p/ PHOENIX 5 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CURT BEASLEY 12p/ FOY ELLERBE 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD) JINGLE BALL: NIALL HORAN, TEDDY SWIMS, ZARA LARSSON, DOECHII, PAUL RUSSELL, KALIII AND LAWRENCE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

MONDAY, NOV 27 MUSIC AT EL RETIRO w/BARRY CARLIN (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) KATIE DOWNER (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, NOV 28 JOEY KIRKLAND (Cherry Pocket, LW) MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 29 RAY NICHOLS (Cherry Pocket, LW) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 30 BIG TIME JUKE BOX (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) ANDY SHREEVE (Leo’s Live, LKD) JAY TAYLOR (Cherry Pocket, LW) DREW LEBLANC (Swan Brewing, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ DEWANE COATNEY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) TMIKE & DUKE (The Social, WH)

Almost There DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) BASSIX & VIBE HEAVY (Union Hall, LKD) FONSECA (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

FRIDAY, DEC 1

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) HIGHWAY ADVISORY RADIO wsg MOVIE PROPS & DAGGER (Union Hall, LKD) KEYSOUNDSOUL (Cypresswood Pub, WH) THE WOOD BROTHERS wsgs MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY, HARPER O’NEILL (Orange Blossom Revue, LW) DAVID BRIMER 1p/ EKLECTIK HAZE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Yard on Mass, LKD) TRACY LAWRENCE (Dallas Bull, TMP)

SATURDAY, DEC 2

RAYNE MARIE 2p/ JOSH BLEVINS BAND 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUL2EARTH (Tanners Lakeside, WH) EASTON CORBIN (Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD) JJ GREY & MOFRO wsgs BRENT COBB, MIKE & THE MOONPIES, KAITLIN BUTTS, CAT RIDGEWAY (Orange Blossom Revue, LW) ANDY SHREEVE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) 33 YEARS (Swan Brewing, LKD) MARK HELLER 1p/ RAY NICHOLS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BLACK SATIN (Crave & Copper, ADL)

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FEVER BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SUNDAY, DEC 3 JIM N JUDY DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLAKE FREE 12p/ GERI BLOUNT 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, DEC 4

MUSIC AT EL RETIRO w/DR. FENG-FANG CHANG (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, DEC 5

KEYSOUNDSOUL (Santa Paws/Jensen’s Bar, WH) FREE WHISKEY DUO (Barrel239, WH) JOEY KIRKLAND (Cherry Pocket, LW) 103.5 JINGLE Y’ALL: JAKE OWEN, CHRIS JANSON, ELLE KING, COREY KENT, KASSI ASHTON, NEON UNION (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 6 DON BURNS (Cherry Pocket, LW) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 7 ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCH. SYMPH. SERENADE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) RICK LANGOLF (Cherry Pocket, LW) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) JHAYCO (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, DEC 8 ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCH. SYMPH. SERENADE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)

JAZZ SERIES: ZACH BARTHOLOMEW (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) ANDY SHREEVE (The Wine Stable, BTW) LK WALES JAZZ CONNECTION (Downtown Lk Wales, LW) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) MS. LAURYN HILL AND THE FUGEES (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, DEC 9 MUSIC ON THE TERRACE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) TWIZTED (Old Man Frank’s, LKD) RANDY SULLENS 1p/ RYAN JOYCE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) COLT FORD (Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD)

SUNDAY, DEC 10 EL ALFA (Amway Center, ORL)

MONDAY, DEC 11 MUSIC AT EL RETIRO w/DR. CHARLES HULIN (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)

TUESDAY, DEC 12 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 13 JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PENTATONIX (Amway Center, ORL)

THURSDAY, DEC 14 CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD) JADE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH)

EKTOR KEYS (Cypresswood Pub, WH) JOHN MULANEY (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

FRIDAY, DEC 15 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE LITHIUM EXPER. (RP Funding Center, LKD) BILLY DICKERSON (Crave & Copper, ADL) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) DREW YARDIS (Yard on Mass, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) TRACE ADKINS (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

SATURDAY, DEC 16 CHRISTMAS JAZZ w/PAUL GAVIN & MOSAIC (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLACK SATIN (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) SNAKE FARM (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SUNDAY, DEC 17 STORYTIME w/ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCH. (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) FREE WHISKEY DUO (Tanners Lakeside, WH) KEITH REA (Front Page Brewing, BTW) JOHN FRINZI & ROGER BARTLETT (Swan Brewing, LKD) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)

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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POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL

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

We also have a large selection of Handdipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-8753974

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more.

Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport.

Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich.

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

LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA

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

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

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

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

Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com Serving Polk County for over 20 years!

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

Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around!

Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays.

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

CRAZY FISH

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

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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

Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues.

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

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

WINTER HAVEN

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

LAKE WALES

makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination.

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

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

Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

MISTER FISH

sphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 6766361

326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.

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

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more!

Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.

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

ARABELLA’S

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

Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

(863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

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

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

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week.

Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm.

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

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NIPSEY

1. Which group stayed together from 1963 to 1997 without changes in members?

2. What did duo Simon & Garfunkel call themselves when they started in 1957?

3. Why is Aug. 5, 1957, significant in the history of music?

4. Name the last song Elvis Presley released.

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed, In deep despair on lonely nights, He knows just how you feel.”

ANSWERS 1. The Four Tops. Today only one of the original members remains: Abdul “Duke” Fakir. The group, with different members, still

performs, with Fakir.

2. Tom & Jerry, specifically Tom Graph and Simon Jerry Landis.

They then billed themselves as Kane & Garr before performing under their real names starting in 1964.

3. That’s the day “American Bandstand” went national.

After being a regional show in Philadelphia since 1952, “Bandstand” went national on ABC with Dick Clark as host.

4. “Way Down,” in 1977.

5. “When Smokey Sings,” by ABC in 1987. The song was a tribute to Smokey Robinson. The song did well around the world and topped the U.S. dance club songs chart. Even Robinson is said to have liked it. was easy to install, and it keeps my water heater from having to work to keep all that water heated. It wasn’t very expensive. -- R.A. in Washington

• It’s (past) time to weatherize your home. Temperatures are dropping, and if you haven’t done it yet, don’t sweat it. We have a few ideas for you. Here are mine: Layer up and keep a sweater on when lounging about the house. Extra clothes don’t cost anything to wear, and they don’t dry out the air, either!

-- JoAnn • Heavy drapes can be a great investment to draft-proof your windows. Best are insulation-lined, but you can double hang some good quality curtains to get a similar effect.

• One of the best investments I made was a water heater cover for my unit. It’s in the garage, and it gets very cold in there. The blanket

• Don’t overlook your outlets when weatherproofing. They are really just a hole that is covered by a plastic plate. The hardware store sells fireproof insulated inserts that work very well to keep electrical boxes from stealing your house heat. -- M.M. in Indiana • Draft dodgers, or door snakes, are easy to make and provide reasonable protection against drafts. To make one for yourself, you’ll need a pair of thick tights, fabric scraps cut into inch-wide strips and a big bag of rice. Cut the tights off into two long leg portions. Stuff them with fabric scraps and then add rice to give weight and fill in the holes.

When the long “socks” are full, tie them off. Lay them out along the threshold, pushing them tight against the door, where they will block the draft!

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Nipsey is a black male Labrador Retriever and Siberian Husky mix.

He is approximately 6 months old.

Nipsey gets along well with adults and children of all ages and has not been shy with anyone. He has had positive experineces with other dogs but has not had a chance to be around any cats. Nipsey is very playful and enjoys playing with toys such as balls, ropes and frisbees.

BAMBI

Bambi is a fawn female Weimaraner and Labrador Retriever mix. She is approximately 1 year old. She can be shy when she first meets new people but tends to warm up quickly. Bambi gets along well with adults and older children, but has not had the chance to be around any youger children.

She has had positive experiences with other dogs of all sizes and cats.

SAGE

Sage is a black and white domestic shorthair mix. He is a sweet, chunky boy who is curious and loves to play.

He is full of love and enjoys getting cuddles and will squeak to get your attention. Sage does not do well with cats or dogs and will need to be the only animal in the home. Sage has been around people above the age of 3 and does best with women.

SASHA

Sasha is a tortoise shell female Domestic Longhair mix and is approximately 9 years old. She has been spayed. Sasha does not do well with female cats, but she does like male cats and dogs. Sasha has had some accidents outside of her litter box in her last home. We think it is behavioral and she would require multiple litter boxes.

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.

Meet Our Snip Team At the Humane Society of Polk County part of our no kill vision is to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats being born. We are very excited to announce that we now provide low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services here at the Humane Society of Polk County. You may now schedule a cat spay for $75 and a cat neuter for $50.

Dog spays and neuters start at $115. (L - R) Lisa Gray, Stephani Atkinson, Look on our website under events for Dr G. Robert Weedon, Carol LaRochelle, Emily Lorenzano - not pictured shot clinic dates!

Melissa Brocklesby.

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