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Winter Haven’s City Magazine

ESSENTIALS FOR SPRING / AN ACCESSIBLE ART / NUTWOOD THE WORKSHOP / A HOME ON MOUNTAIN LAKE

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WE CAN HELP....BEFORE IT’S GONE.

MARCH/APRIL 2017

40 ON THE COVER Step into these next warm months with the essentials to equip you for the many sunny days ahead. See our cover feature, “Essentials for Spring.” cover photo by Daniel Barceló

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Locations Locations

Physicians and Providers

At Bond Clinic, we are committed to providing Polk County and the surrounding region with quality medical professionals.

Main Campus 500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-293-1191

Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Cosme, Octavio, MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD

Downtown Campus Downtown Winter Haven 199 Ave B. N.W. Winter Haven, FL 33881 863-293-1191

Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD

East Campus O of Cypress Gardens Blvd. across from Legoland 3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33884 863-293-1191 Ophthalmology Adjacent to the Main Campus 506 Ave A S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-293-1191 ext. 3459 Pediatrics Adjacent to the Main Campus 45 Lake Elbert Drive S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-293-1191 ext. 3633 Davenport Campus In Cypress Physicians Building at Heart of Florida 40124 US Hwy 27, Suite 102 Davenport, FL 33837 863-293-1191 ext. 4020 Marc Feldman, DPM / Podiatry & Foot Surgery 401 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-299-9100 4900 Sun N Lake Blvd.#1 Sebring, FL 33872 863-385-5506 4730 Exploration Ave. Lakeland, FL 33812

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Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD

Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD

Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD

General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD Hospitalists Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Redlien, Parker, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Internal Medicine Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO

Shamim, Talha, MD Tan, Joseph, MD

Rentas, Evelyn, MD Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Torres, Jorge, MD

Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Sallman, Alan L., MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Gatto, Vincent W., MD

Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Pain Medicine - Interventional Eldeeb, Mohammad A., MD Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Physicians Assistant Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Podiatry & Foot Surgery Englert, Christopher, DPM Feldman, Marc, DPM Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD

Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO Nurse Practitioners Bridges, Stephanie, ARNP Calderon, Amelia, ARNP Carbone, Carrie, ARNP Cassady, Stephanie, ARNP Cayson, Barry, ARNP Davidson, KC, ARNP Jones, Courtney, CPNP Jones, Lorrie, ARNP Krieger, Kelly, ARNP Lewis, Jami, ARNP Linn-Gettel, Jean, ARNP Miller, Emily, ARNP Moore, Vicki C., ARNP

Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD

Pickard, Martha, ARNP Rampersad, Michelle, ARNP Ray, Brandi, ARNP Reed, Deloris, ARNP Ritter, Cynthia, ARNP Rivera, Ruby A., ARNP Skukowski, Bobbie, ARNP Torres, Heather, CPNP Valadez, Jenifer, NP-C White, Samantha, ARNP Widner, Linda G., ARNP Wilkerson, Deborah, ARNP

Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD

Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD

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FEATURES

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SHELTER

STYLE

NUTWOOD Where rustic meets refined

A HOME ON MOUNTAIN LAKE Interior redesign and homelife renewal

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ESSENTIALS FOR SPRING Cool trends for warmer weather

Inspire others.

Your next level of business success is waiting for you; we can help you get there.

As a business owner, clarifying your vision and engaging with others are crucial to reaching new heights with your business. We’re here to guide, support and partner with you on the next level of your journey. Wauchula State Bank’s new Business Lounge stands at the forefront as a model in creating a contemporary, innovative banking experience.

Wauchula State Bank has served the Florida Heartland since 1929 as a family-owned, locally-managed, community bank offering cutting-edge services and technology assisted by a qualified banker, your true local partner.

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PHILANTHROPY

Meet the owner, Brandon Roggow

Celebrating culture and life with patients facing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and autism

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EDUCATION

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The spaces that make innovative students’ dreams a reality

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MESSIEH ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC Leader in Anterior hip replacement in Central Florida since 1991 Less invasive surgery for the active patient looking for a quick recovery and a quicker return to work

Two Locations 1601 Sixth Street , S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863.419.9301 5 Ryant Blvd.

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WH is published bimonthly by Patterson Jacobs Publishing, P.O. Box 41, Lakeland, FL 33802. Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission of The Lakelander is prohibited. WH is not responsible for any unsolicited submissions.

Contact Patterson Jacobs Publishing, P.O. Box 41, Lakeland, FL 33802 863.701.2707 • www.thewhmag.com Customer Service: 863.701.2707 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“Anterior Hip Replacement May Be Your Best Option.” ~Samuel S. Messieh, MD, Medical Director, Orthopedic Total Joint Replacement Program

You don’t have to go far to find relief from your hip pain. Winter Haven Hospital has an experienced, dedicated team ready to help. If your doctor has determined you are in need of hip replacement surgery, one option is the unique anterior approach we use in some hip replacement procedures. It’s minimally invasive,so you spend less time in the hospital and can recover more quickly. And patients who’ve had this type of surgery, as well as a traditional surgery, say that they’ve had less pain with the new approach.

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Don’t live with hip pain a minute longer. Find out how our anterior hip procedure can change your life for the better.

FROM THE EDITOR

WHEN THESE PREVIEW MONTHS OF WARM WEATHER ARRIVE (or what often feels a gentle

preparation and ease into Florida’s brutal summers), it truly seems to solidify a new year. A new start. 2017. (Still processing that number in my head.) When every day hits 85 degrees and 90 percent humidity, it’s safe to say it’s spring.

And, although WH magazine’s first year is barely underway, already new restaurants, art galleries, and philanthropic ventures appear to be flooding these haven lands. Fresh opportunities to taste new flavors, meet new faces, and creative ways to give to those in need continue to evolve.

But, even when there is so much new that is growing around us, it’s easy to stay in our own lanes and rarely venture out to see the changes or join in on the culture growing within the city.

Why would one even want to miss out? Because

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it’s convenient, it’s practical, and if we’re honest, it’s often simply that it’s comfortable.

It’s completely normal to have a desire to stay solely in your own zone and not step out of it. Especially for those of us who are mostly inwardly reflective, predictable, and rarely branch out of a daily routine (not that I would know anything about this, MBTI-tested introvert that I am). The older we get, the easier it is just to say no to too many things. Too many good things. So, in an effort to make the case that getting out of your comfort zone actually does the body good, simply flip through these pages and you might be surprised to find a few things around town you’ve passed right by.

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it will no doubt only add years to your life.

Could there be a better time to grow than spring?

Discover Florida’s

Explore Florida’s inland coast, where 91 miles of shoreline give way to the authentic charm of our vibrant, redeveloping downtown.

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DREW BENNETT PEOPLE

DANIEL BARCELO STYLE

CHRISTIAN LEE SHELTER

Drew Bennett is a lifelong Winter Haven resident.

He and his wife, Ashley (also college sweetheart), have four children: Canaan, Isaac, Abigail, and Sarah. A gratuate from FSU, Drew received his degree in communication studies. He pastors a local church, to contribute to the flourishing of his hometown. His passion is to give people permission to love living in Polk County.

Daniel Barceló is a multidisciplinary creative profesional leading the design and photography teams as creative director. He endeavors to grow the magazine’s brand and influence as it continues to empower and inspire creatives and the community at large.

Christian Lee works with contractors and clients to remodel homes and commercial properties.

She is passionate about spaces that have soul, and she loves to find ways to make that soul come to life. To learn more about Christian, go to christianleedesign.com.

Follow her on Instagram at Christianleedesigns.

AUSTYN LINDSEY PHILANTHROPY

REBECCA KNOWLES EDUCATION

Austyn Lindsey is a Winter Haven native who moved away thinking she'd never return. But after finding her way back home, Austyn realized there’s no better comfort than being surrounded by family and friends. When she’s not hiking the Florida trails with her two-year-old son and fiancé, she’s working in the marketing department at Bok Tower Gardens.

Rebecca Knowles is the director of the Center for Learning and Community Engagement at All Saints Academy where she is responsible for developing partnerships within the community, and innovative learning opportunities for students. She is also a partner in Baum and Knowles College Advising, which specializes in personalized college advising services for students and families.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

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DAN AUSTIN

MONICA WINTERS

JOHN KAZAKLIS

Dan Austin is a Florida native photographer. He specializes in a unique style that combines the spirit of his subject with a detailed attention to lighting.

Through this, Dan achieves a unique and well-thoughtout aesthetic that can be seen in his images. danaustinphotography.com

Monica Winters is a restless and roaming photographer from the suburbs of Chicago currently studying graphic design at Southeastern University. In the past three years she has been the official photographer of Southeastern’s student magazine and head digital marketer for its exciting and well-populated chapels.

Driven by the spirit of adventure, she aims to capture life around her through balance, light, and movement. moniwinters.com

John Kazaklis was born and raised in the DC Metro Area and came to Lakeland to study at Southeastern University in 2007. After graduating, John decided to make Lakeland his home because of the great quality of life and close-knit community. His fascination with different cultures and travel made him passionate about visual storytelling and sharing stories that typically go untold. He is currently the program director at Catapult Lakeland. istoria.life

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TINA SARGEANT

DANIEL BARCELO

Tina Sargeant has been professionally capturing the moments, events, and people of our region for many years. Her photography is driven by the ability to suspend time and create emotion, and her work embodies a passion for anthropology — people, culture, and stories. sargeantstudios.com

Daniel Barceló is a multidisciplinary creative profesional leading the design and photography teams as creative director. He endeavors to grow the magazine’s brand and influence as it continues to empower and inspire creatives and the community at large.

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FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR FOR PRIDE written by Katie Worthington

we hosted a meeting in which people from the tri-country area (Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties) gathered for their monthly association meeting. As an ice-breaker, attendees were asked, “What is the one thing you like best about Winter Haven?” With a crowd mostly from outside Winter Haven, it was interesting to hear the responses.

“The variety of things to do and places to eat. We don’t have anything like it where I live,” said one attendee.

Then another stated, “Winter Haven’s willingness to change and embrace new things.”

And another, “The people and their willingness to work together. A generous and caring community.”

And, of course the, “No matter where you are, you feel like you’re on the water.”

Family-friendly. Open-mindedness. Lakeside lifestyle.

Collaborative business community. The list of adjectives kept going (and me with an enormous grin on my face).

You see, here in Polk County, we have historically had “chronic self-deprecation syndrome.” We say things like, “Well it is just ‘Poke’ County.” Or we accept words like backwoods, middle of nowhere, stuck in the past, etc., without putting up a fight. We roll our eyes and move on knowing that we know the truth.

While we love to live here, it sometimes feels like we’ve had to make excuses as to why we do. Justify it for some reason to our friends and colleagues in Orlando or Tampa who inaccurately view us as the empty space on I-4 between Tampa and Orlando with little to see but warehouses and pastureland.

That time is over. Pride is the word of the day. Polk Pride, that is. Winter Haven pride. Just reread the above responses of the people who aren’t from Winter Haven.

Community pride is about perspective. Do we have things we can do better, things that are still in progress? Sure. But we have so much to be proud of and we need to embrace it.

“What?” you ask. Well let’s name just a few.

RECENTLY AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

• We have one of the best restaurants in the state of Florida, according to numerous polls — Arabellas.

And the hot spots keep coming. Rooftop bars. Alfresco patio dining. I mean, come on, you can now get grilled octopus from at least three restaurants in Polk County.

I challenge you to have found that three years ago. And

you know what, we still love the gator bites, BBQ, and the numerous other favorites that we always have. We take pride in the comfort food that’s a staple of our upbringing.

• O ur community theatre, Theatre Winter Haven, is the most awarded in the state, and now, the Southeast, having won top honors at the Southeast Theatre Conference Community Theatre Festival. They are now headed to nationals to compete. If you haven’t seen one of their productions — you. are. missing. out. Million Dollar Quartet just finished its run, and the talent on the stage was remarkable. Three of the lead singers were from Winter Haven. The other, ALL THE WAY from Auburndale. Jaw-dropping portrayals of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins that had everyone dancing.

• Polk County has been ranked year-after-year as one of the most generous communities in the country because of our support for nonprofits in our area.

• O ur downtown is overflowing with art. We just updated a page on our website with the photos of the many building murals and whimsically painted electrical boxes, each with their own theme and personality. And don’t forget Outer Space Art Gallery incubator space helping artists to bring their craft to reality.

• O ur innovation in agri-tech (yes, we love that we have agricultural roots!) and our focus on using technology to improve the way we (and the world) works. I mean, someone at Florida Poly actually built an Ironman suit.

Now that is something to be proud of.

• O ur history as the place where Florida tourism as we know it today started with Cypress Gardens, but now welcomes visitors from all over the world with LEGOLAND Florida Resort.

I could keep going and going, but WH only gives me so much space to gush.

My point is, let’s all make a promise to each other: We aren’t going to succumb to our chronic self-deprecation syndrome. We are going to speak about Winter Haven and Polk County with an immense amount of pride. And if you need to keep a copy of WH in your car to hand out to people who are uninformed, do it. You are an ambassador for that pride. Now spread it.

KATIE WORTHINGTON

is president/CEO of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. She is an arts and theatre nerd, dog-loving, cycling, running, outdoor fanatic who gets quite the thrill from civic engagement and placemaking. Her favorite quote: “To love one’s city and have a part in its advancement and improvement is the highest honor and duty of a citizen.”

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Seared Floridian Snapper

Simmered in a coconut milk curried broth, served over a sticky rice, this delicate flourescent fish is topped off with herbs and lime for a perfectly exotic sea fare.

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Nutwood.

Rustic meets refined

BY KRISTIN CROSBY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN AUSTIN STYLING BY DANIEL BARCELÓ

Tucked away on Avenue B Southwest is somewhat of a masked moment waiting to be experienced. A savory surprise, if you will, all within the walls (and adorned patio) of a quaint bungalow home. So quaint you may drive right by it assuming it’s just another house on the street, not realizing what you’re missing.

Camouflaged among surrounding similar cozy homes sits Nutwood — the city’s newest dining experience.

On a soft wooden floor beneath low-lit hanging lights and within an airy ambiance, Chef Steven Rojas serves a weekly evolving, seasonal menu.

LA-born and Argentine-raised, it was inevitable that food would be a fundamental focus of this chef ’s life.

Immersed in the restaurant business from a young age, for Rojas the culinary scene has always been the place he’s thrived. Upon completing a degree at the Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, California, he continued to pursue a passion for vibrant flavors along the West Coast, throughout the United States, and even overseas.

Rojas went on to serve as executive chef at Chicago’s TRU, progressive French fine dining. Later venturing to Europe, he solidified a job in Spain working along the coast at Lasarte for the three-star Michelin-rated restaurant Martin Berasategui. The vast opportunity gained Rojas culinary techniques and experience in classic Spanish cuisine working mostly with seafood, before returning to the States to continue his career. It was back on the West Coast where Rojas would next work at Saddle Peak Lodge in Calabasas, California. It’s also where the young chef would soon earn a Michelin star.

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Grilled Octopus

This delicacy is grilled to a crispy finish, fused with a traditional Peruvian creamy Huancaina sauce, and served with potatoes and frisee salad.

While in Los Angeles, Rojas met his wife AJ, who is originally from Winter Haven. The two soon decided to pack up and move to a new location to pair Rojas’ European skills and diverse tastes with the seasonal produce bounty of Central Florida.

Opened just this past February, Nutwood highlights the vibrant array of high-quality local flavors, though it may take a route slightly different from

no doubt is overlooked as a green delicacy, one which Nutwood plates to perfection even for its most savory of dishes (especially when accompanied by a smoked Gouda fondue burger).

The green leaves of the house special salad (recommended to me not once but twice upon entering the Nutwood abode) are well-dressed in olive oil and bejeweled with pomegranate and mustard seeds, mixed with goldentoasted sourdough bread, and topped with paper-thin slivers of pear. Rojas’ pairing and preparation of vegetables exceeds the common expectation — CHEF/OWNER STEVEN ROJAS for daily veggie consumption. the norm where common vegetables Following this approach to and fruits are concerned. spotlighting powerful and vibrant Take, for example, the infamous kale so-called superfoods is the pickled beet leaf. (Yes, the superfood grass, green salad with pomelo and watercress, enough to put hairs on your head . . . covered in a citronette vinaigrette. quite literally.) A hearty, cruciferous Plates that make a star out of a vegetable, Lacinato kale (often referred common unsung hero ingredient to as dinosaur kale) has received much continue with the starters. From the attention for its healthful benefits fresh ricotta drizzled with local honey whether it’s boosting a morning’s and paired with grilled sourdough, to green smoothie or adding density to a the PEI steamed mussels cooked in Buddah bowl base. white wine, baby heirloom tomatoes, With all its health appeal, it and confit garlic, all of the dishes’

“My focus is to stay true to the ingredients.”

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Local Tomato and Stracciatella Panzanella Local tomatoes, served in a traditional Tuscan bread salad style, with basil, puffed rice, fresh buffalo milk cheese, and dressed in olive oil and vinegar

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flavors are naturally enhanced when shared among many.

On to the entrees, the fluorescent Seared Floridian Snapper often steals the limelight, cooked with coconut curry broth, sticky rice, toasted sesame seeds, and lime.

However, many of Rojas’ dishes don’t stray far from the homestead meals to which we’ve all grown accustomed — except that each chicken, skirt steak, burger, and potato are all local and crafted to a luscious array of flavors that the taste buds may not be accustomed to, but will surely by pleasantly surprised with. After all, it’s in the preparation and source

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of product where Chef Rojas’ food philosophy takes root. Nutwood’s focus is not necessarily to place the most foreign and exotic ingredients in front of you, but rather a true ingredient. A meal with integrity.

“A sardine is a humble ingredient,” explains Rojas. “A lobster is high-end.

I would never serve a day-old lobster just because it’s a lobster. I would much rather serve the freshest sardine. My focus is to stay true to the ingredients.”

Though . . . a humble ingredient would hardly mean a humble finish.

Nutwood is more than a satisfying meal to consume; it’s the unearthing of a fresh, vibrant meal.

Kale Salad

Lacinato kale massaged in olive oil, dressed with mustard and pomegranate seeds, then topped with golden-toasted sourdough bread and slivered pears

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Warm Caramel Bread Pudding Fresh, buttery bread pudding set atop a warm mixed-berry compote, drizzled in dulce de leche, and served with vanilla-bean ice cream

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SHELTER

There is a hidden place in Polk County quietly tucked away and out of sight.

A place with historic homes and large, leafy lots where the sound of serene bells escape surrounding gardens. Lovely and mellow, insulated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world by a lush natural landscape, it’s a neighborhood where many arrive to spend a few days, weeks, or months immersing themselves in the healing warmth of the Florida sunshine and friendly culture. But, “Shhh,” please don’t tell anyone. It’s one of our area’s most beautifully kept secrets.

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WRITTEN BY CHRISTIAN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY TINA SARGEANT

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ountain Lake was conceived

by Baltimore’s Frederick S. Ruth, developed at the turn of the last century as a winter retreat from the snowy weather in other parts of the country. Rail, the principal system of transportation at the time, passed through Central Florida near Mountain Lake on its way south to Miami and the popular lower east coast. Consequently, the area was a convenient stopover, and Mr. Ruth’s family had property in the area.

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land in Florida, and brought in Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. (Olmsted’s father was well known for many public designs, including Central Park in New York City, Niagara Reservation in Niagara Falls, and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.) Ruth’s goal was to design a small, planned residential community with a fashionable clubhouse and private hotel.

Ruth’s intent was to preserve and protect the area’s natural beauty and tranquility all the while folding in a relatively small number of homes. He hired respected golfcourse designer Seth Raynor, whose works were previously named one of the top 100 in the United States by Golf Magazine, to lay

out a world-class golf course. Consequently, Mountain Lake is a very beautiful and charming golf-course community that has worked diligently for a hundred years to continue to effortlessly fit into its natural setting. Interestingly, by design, few of the homes are actually on the course itself and many are hidden entirely within the community’s natural habitat. The clubhouse, restaurant, and unique hotel (reserved for members’ use) were extensively renovated several years ago but retain all of their original turn-of-the-century charm. The Mediterranean Revival structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The hotel continues to provide a convenient

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place for Mountain Lake families and guests to stay during visits, and the lovely restaurant is seasonally open to members and guests.

Mountain Lake is private. Its residents and members seem to appreciate the manner, tradition, style, and grace more often associated with a prior era. For instance, in the evening, men wear jackets and ties in the restaurant and cell phone use is discouraged. How is this possible? you may ask. How could anyone get along without constant text, phone, and email?

The answer appears to be quite simple.

People get along without the intrusive smartphone by simple, attentive, and enjoyable visits with good company. Just as people once did at the turn of the century.

Proper decorum, often overlooked and underappreciated in these days of texting,

is valued and respected. This is not to say that the folks living in Mountain Lake are socially rigid. Au contraire, it’s quite the opposite. Friendly members and outgoing residents enjoy the freedom that civility brings. They are socially responsible, and supportive of a number of causes and charitable organizations in the communities. Like civility, helping others is highly valued.

In the mid to late 1920s, Mountain Lake resident and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and publisher, Edward W. Bok, created Bok Tower Gardens. The Singing Tower consists of a neo-gothic and art deco stone tower that soars 205 feet over the area. Surrounded by extensive gardens and a bird sanctuary, the tower is located on 250 acres of Iron Mountain and is adjacent to the community of Mountain Lake. Listed

Mountain Lake’s charm and unique character as one of the country’s oldest planned communities is undeniable.

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on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark, Bok Tower Gardens was dedicated in 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge and presented as a gift to the American people. Its gardens were laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and contains a 60-bell carillon. The carillon is played daily, with frequent concerts. The Mountain Lake residential community and the Bok Tower Gardens were interconnected with a common theme of preservation and tranquility. To this day, members continue to enjoy the park’s natural character and beautiful gardens as originally intended almost 100 years ago.

Several years ago, I was hired to renovate and decorate a house in Mountain Lake. I had done work in the community before but not a complete top-to-bottom, inside and out renovation. The house was built in 1985 on almost four acres and had seemingly

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seen very little in the way of updates since then. In other words, there were things to be done. A lot of things. I hired Cliff Scholz, a Sarasota architect, to help with the redesign and planning, as we set up a remodeling team.

We essentially gutted the interior.

Everything was stripped out of the house.

From carpet to curtains. Fixtures, appliances, chandeliers, electrical, and plumbing came out. We wanted a fresh start-over, as much of a blank slate as we could reasonably manage. The house itself was laid out well on the property; it had good bones. The rooms flowed under 12-foot ceilings, and the square footage was efficiently utilized.

Fortunately for all of us, the things that weren’t right for today’s living were fixable.

I had a vision for the house to reflect a timeless, low-country feel with hints of both South Carolina and Louisiana. What I

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didn’t want was for a visitor to walk through the front door and immediately say, “1985.”

All of our decisions were made with this in mind. We absolutely wanted to give this house, neglected for a number of years, back its soul.

We started with the exterior. From the roof to the color palette, from the New Orleans gas lanterns to the custom heartpine front doors, bathrooms and kitchen, every decision was made with purpose.

I traveled to New Orleans, Charleston, Savannah, and countless places in between hunting for the right details. I studied shutters, gas lanterns, exterior paint colors, doors, floors, gardens, and landscapes for direction and inspiration.

As we figured out the tone and feel for the outside of the house, we developed a plan to carry the same emotion to the interior. We wanted a seamless, harmonious

I mixed vintage, antique, and new furniture to create the feeling of a lifelong accumulation of things loved.

consistency throughout. I believe that the exterior and interior should always tell the same story and evoke similar emotions. Our first step was to work with and enhance the house’s positive elements. I often begin by selecting a paint color. I chose Benjamin Moore Misty Gray and painted the entire interior with the exception of the master bedroom. I picked this color because it was soft, creating a background that did not conflict or detract from the art, furnishings, moldings, and wood floors.

I decided on the floors the first time I saw the house. I knew this house had to have antique heart pine. Of course, the challenge was to find them. After a couple of false starts, we located a small sawmill and took off for Mississippi and loaded a U-Haul truck with 2,800 square feet of 100-year-old pine flooring. While I was in Mississippi, I found a custom cabinetry shop and arranged to have pine doors built for the courtyard entrances from the same antique material. I fall in love with the front doors all over again every time I see the house. Doors and floors can give a house a spiritual presence and turn any into a warm and inviting home.

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design plan. This project allowed me to engage in an extensive hunt. We wanted to create the feeling of a lifetime collection.

To achieve this, I mixed vintage, antique, and new furniture to create the feeling of a lifelong accumulation of things loved. In the end, this home is filled with 60 percent vintage, 30 percent new, and 10 percent antique furniture.

I have a couple of design secrets. My first secret is to pay $20 for a chair or table (better yet, find the piece) and splurge on the fabric, upholstery, or stone top. With a minimal total investment, the chair or table will look like it cost much, much more. My second secret is paint. It is relatively inexpensive yet can change the emotion of anything and everything, both walls and furniture. An example of both of these secrets coming together is the master bathroom vanity. On one of my furniture expeditions, I found a vintage dresser that, with the right lacquer paint and marble top,

was the perfect look and fit for the master bathroom.

Another example of how to use paint can be seen on the back terrace. I collected rattan furniture from around the Southeast, but none of it matched. The simple solution was to paint it all in a cohesive palette to trick the eye into thinking it was all the same. Paint and fabrics will give many vintage, estate, and yard-sale pieces a new life and, when placed properly, can elevate a design to a new level.

We took out the wall between the kitchen and dining room, opening up the area and creating one large room. We carefully saved the original Gracie dining-room wallpaper, thereby retaining a certain formality to the space. I found an old shoe cart to use for crystal that offset the formality of the room. It’s unexpected, unique, and adds interest to the dining room. I also hung a contemporary art piece above the cart and a

transitional chandelier over the English oak dining-room table.

The dining room influenced the decisions we made for the kitchen cabinets. Both of the rooms had to have the same presence and weight. They needed to balance. Also, the two rooms had to flow seamlessly. We decided to use four design elements to bring these spaces together. First, the custom coffered ceiling runs between the dining room and kitchen, visually making it a continuous space. Second, the kitchen cabinets are a close match to the background color of the vintage dining-room wallpaper. Third, instead of constructing an island in the kitchen, we found an old shirt table from a men’s clothing store and put a beautiful piece of white marble on it. The old shoe cart in the dining room and the antique shirt table in the kitchen tie these spaces together. Lastly, the open shelves in the

kitchen mirror the open shelving of the shoe cart. Crystal and china are displayed at both ends of the space.

My goal was to create a timeless home that would fit smoothly into the serene, enduring, ageless environment of Mountain Lake. We wanted it to reflect the unique nature of the community itself: elegant yet informal, warm, hospitable, relaxed, friendly, and inviting. A classic yet unpretentious atmosphere. Mountain Lake may not be the right fit for everyone. Privacy and good form are important. Social responsibility is cherished. The verdant natural surroundings and abundant wildlife are treasured and protected by the community. But its charm and unique character as one of the country’s oldest planned communities is undeniable.

And the sense of community is pronounced and valued. It was the perfect place to recreate and reimagine a 1985 house with good bones.

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oes anything sound better than spring in Florida? Seriously, the months of March, April, and May are something of a sweet spot when it comes to the weather in our beloved state. Still before the most humid and rainy months and mostly in the clear of sudden cold snaps, we are promised weather most only dream of this early in the year.

So how do we take advantage of this climatal bliss while staying in style? We assemble a spring wardrobe that combines the versatility of light layers with colors and patterns that blend seemlessly into our endless summer. This spring, we hope our readers will be inspired to have a little fun while embracing this change of season. Purge your closet of dated pastels and tired florals, and infuse your daily style with looks filled with upated silhouettes and a dash of irony.

From lakeside weekends to cool evenings downtown, the ideal spring wardobe feels effortlessly fun. Here are four looks that will keep you feeling fashionable with minimal fuss.

Plus, you'll have the additional satisfaction of reminding your Northern friends and family that you are already enjoying vacation-quality weather — and looking great in the process.

Printed short-sleeved button-ups are a spring staple. They can be dressed up or down for the occasion.

But they always add a little extra fun to your look.

Keep a lightweight bomber jacket handy for chilly evenings. This season they come in a variety of colors that look great in the extra hour of golden sunlight we get to enjoy.

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A R T S & C U LT U R E • C O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T • E D U C AT I O N • H E A LT H & H U M A N S E R V I C E S

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Feel free to dress down a suit with a graphic T-shirt with a pop of color and some low-top sneakers.

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PEOPLE

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In 2015, the Polk County Community Health Assessment listed obesity and weight gain among the major health challenges facing Polk County residents. The goal of the assessment was to encourage collaborative work in our community towards improving health and well-being. Just two years later, the state Department of Health recognized Polk County, and Winter Haven in particular, as a “Community Champion� for implementing strategies shown to increase physical activity and improve nutrition.

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randon Roggow, a health and nutrition specialist, has been part of this health initiative in Winter Haven from the beginning. Roggow is a lifelong Polk County resident.

He grew up in Auburndale. He and his wife, Maria, and their two children now live in Winter Haven where he is the founder and visionary behind Habitat Health and Fitness, a Winter Haven gym that focuses on life transformation through getting people emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. WH magazine caught up with Roggow to talk about his passion of seeing Winter Haven become a healthier and more physically active community.

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WH: How did you get into fitness?

Brandon Roggow: I didn’t play sports through school. Growing up I was always chunky. Although I would not have been considered overweight, I was self-conscious of my weight. I began working out at age 19, and my goals were just like every other 19-year-old boy. I wanted to weigh 240 pounds of solid muscle. After striving for that goal and even hiring a personal trainer at one point, I realized that, with my body type, maintaining a more athletic goal was realistic. After seeing success with a personal trainer and experiencing the benefits, I decided to pursue a career in fitness.

I was already reading anything and everything I could get my hands on. I became obsessed with fitness in general.

WH: Winter Haven is ranked high in obesity and weight gain. In 2015 the Health Department put together a study to address these issues. Were you aware of this fact?

BR: I became aware of it back in 2012. At the time, I believe Winter Haven/Lakeland was ranked the seventh most obese community in the nation. Sometime in 2015, Nat West and some of the other fitness professionals around town started meeting to figure out ways to promote an active community. Nat organized “Fitness at the Fountain” where once a month a fitness professional would lead a group workout as a free community outreach.

“…we are who we hang around with.

If you want to be healthy, get around other people who are striving for the same goals.”

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WH: What do you think contributes to the rise in obesity and lack of physical health nationwide and in our area?

BR: We live in a microwave age where people expect things in an instant and technology does all the work. We no longer wash dishes. The dishwasher does that. We no longer push a lawn mower. We hop on the riding mower instead. With a decrease in physical activity and an increase in convenience foods, the health issues we’re facing should be expected.

WH: What was the idea behind Habitat Health and Fitness? What is Habitat’s vision?

BR: Before I started Habitat Health and Fitness, I worked in a local gym as a personal trainer, and I worked with clients one-on-one.

Most people couldn’t afford to work with a trainer individually. I would see a new person join the

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gym and then wander around aimlessly, bouncing from machine to machine with no plan and no idea how to get real results. I wanted to create a program that was more affordable for the average person and designed around results. Through my experience as a personal trainer, I found the best machine to use that is safe and gets results is our own body.

We started out as an in-home personal training company. (That’s where the name Habitat comes from.) When we opened our location, I wanted to keep with the same concept of an in-home training program and use tools like dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, and body weight. This would empower our clients because they would learn workouts they could do even while not with us. Our goal is to create life transformation through getting people emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy.

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WH: How is Habitat different from other gyms?

BR: We focus on results. We’ve invested in a $7,500 scale to help us monitor our clients’ success, and it plays a big part in what we do. We also help with nutrition, motivation, and accountability, which is an important part. Our goal is to help our clients stay engaged in the program with different challenges through the year.

WH: Community and accountability is a big part of weight-loss success. How has Habitat become a “community” for people who are trying to improve their health?

BR: I stumbled upon this while doing personal training. When I worked with one client, they would experience good days and bad days, and no matter how good I was at motivating, they would only push themselves so far. When I started pairing clients up, they would automatically work harder and talk less. Then, when we started Habitat, I noticed it evolved into a community of people working on their health and fitness together. I later started reading about how we are who we hang around with. If you want to be healthy, get around other people who are striving for the same goals. We look at Habitat as a family. Even the team we have now in place, we are all family and we support each other.

WH: How are you working with other health services in the city to create a “community of health” in Winter Haven? With whom are you partnering?

BR: A major obstacle for people is meal prep and cooking clean foods, so we have partnered with SuperFit Foods to help overcome this obstacle. We also work with Polk Therapy and a local massage therapist, Prime Care Chiropractic.

Our goal in building these relationships is to create a network of people all looking to improve the lives of Winter Haven residents.

WH: What do you think are the major parts of a healthy lifestyle?

BR: Our bodies were created to move. Without movement we struggle with depression, fatigue, and dysfunction.

There are three major components to a healthy lifestyle: movement, mindset, and nutrition. I believe it all starts with movement or activity.

Mindset and behavior is the next major component.

I had a mentor who once said the only difference between a homeless guy and a billionaire is their daily habits. The good news is, we can choose to change our habits. Nutrition is the last, but not, least part. I’ve always said you can't out-train a bad diet.

We believe in natural and whole foods. If it comes from a box, bag, can, or window, you probably shouldn’t eat it.

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“There are three major components to a healthy lifestyle: movement, mindset, and nutrition.”

WH: What advice would you give to someone wanting to improve their health?

BR: Three things to anyone wanting to improve their health: 1) Move five to six times a week for at least 30 minutes. Notice I don’t say exercise. The goal is to begin with movement then progress. Gradual progressive overload is something they teach you in PT school.

2) Drink more water. The number-one trigger for daytime fatigue is some level of dehydration.

You would be surprised at what will happen when you replace ALL liquids you are currently consuming with water.

3) Eat whole and natural foods. Focus on the foods found around the perimeter of the grocery store, on getting lean protein at every meal, and filling half your plate with greens. Notice I didn’t tell you what to take out. In my experience, adding the right stuff in will automatically help remove the wrong things. Focus on the positives, and you’ll see success.

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With paint-splattered easels and wooden drums waiting to be played, Sidestreet Art Beat provides a therapeutic place where individuals feel supported and empowered despite the challenges they face.

WRITTEN BY AUSTYN LINDSEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN KAZAKLIS

Sidestreet Art Beat became a nonjudgmental refuge in 2014, and a year later earned a nonprofit status not long after filing for one.

It runs solely on donations. Focusing on the needs of individuals with life challenges such as Alzheimer’s, related dementia, and autism, Sidestreet Art Beat provides a safe place to become lost in art.

“I am not an art therapist. I am an artist, and I just have a passion for sharing art,” says Tinia Clark, executive director of Sidestreet Art Beat Inc., located at Sidestreet Studio in downtown Winter Haven. Tinia became involved with art as therapy when she had breast cancer almost 10 years ago, realizing

then how therapeutic it was to heal yourself with art when going through a rough journey.

Shortly after overcoming cancer, Clark started volunteering with the Florida Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Association. After she learned the Arts Ensemble Education Foundation had a studio space, she began to work at the studio once her regular job had ended. What started out as a one-on-one session quickly grew to the size of a small class. Eventually, the space was sold, but Clark didn’t give up the arts. She resorted to working out of her car, which she found difficult because of the great ambiance she had created at the studio. But she was not deterred and knew she would find a space to pursue her passion of helping others, mainly those suffering from dementia and autism.

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those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, which she teaches twice a week, each Tuesday and Wednesday. “We don’t really talk about the disease process as much as we talk about other things and engage the person socially in the group,” she says. “As students progress through the disease [dementia], they require more one-on-one attention.” Local businesswoman Jessie Skubna offered a wonderful space in downtown to continue programs of helping those suffering with dementia and autism.

There are many forms of dementia with which someone can be affected. Alzheimer’s falls under the dementia umbrella. Last year, Sidestreet Art Beat did a project about a gentleman who was diagnosed in his forties with early onset Alzheimer’s which impacted

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his ability to control his brain’s language center.

When the students arrive for class, Clark finds them comfortable chairs to get them settled in, asks what they’re in the mood for, or if there there’s anything special they’re wanting to do.

With a strong sense of emotional intelligence among this community, she will at times even go so far as to give them options, as to avoid the overwhelming feeling of too many choices.

Many students create abstract works of art which is often the ideal activity since there is no right or wrong, there is nothing to compare it to or judge, making it all the more easier on them.

“It’s usually small groups, so it’s not like I’m affecting a lot of people, but I’m efficiently affecting some people,” says Clark. The program is called Access Art, providing a homey, warm

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“Art expression comes through, within, and beyond limitations of the human condition.

Art is the common language that cuts across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers.

It is a language that defies impaired neurological, physical, and so-called disabled dimensions. Art is a language that all people speak.

Art explains what sometimes science cannot; it is the soul of our human existence.”

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environment to all who walk through the door. Depending on the mood, Clark will play music, and sometimes the students even start to sing along. “A day when they are singing is a day when I’m really happy,” she says.

Every three months, students from Sidestreet Art Beat visit the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland to talk about the art but also not to talk about the art, in an effort to not necessarily teach, but to engage students either through their thought process, how a piece of art may make them feel, or to sort through their own interpretation of what they think the artist may have meant.

“They don’t all see the same thing,” says Clark. “And I’ve learned, it’s taken me a while to figure this out, the best thing to do is let them play. That’s what they’re here for. They’re here to have a good time and have fun; they’re not here to learn. And if they’re not having fun, then I’m screwing up, because the whole purpose is to have them come out of their house and have fun.”

Other classes are offered in addition to Clark’s Alzheimer’s and dementia classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Thursdays,

the Fun Drumming class is open to everyone for a time of drumming (all drums provided).

And, whether you’re an established writer or an amateur, resident writer Donna Kelly hosts each second and fourth Saturday of the month where writers can meet to discuss various topics related to writing, while offering critique and support.

Last year, Sidestreet Art Beat held their first fundraiser: “Be One With One Hundred,” where they showed Steve’s Story, in honor of the gentleman with early onset Alzheimer’s.

It was a legacy piece for him. Their next fundraiser, on April 20, will be held at the studio, where a film will be shown that features embedded memories. The movie focuses on the preconceived notion that most people think individuals with dementia are unable to recall anything. But that is simply not the case. The film will show they can carry on a conversation or tell a story with the best of them.

Clark wants everyone to know: “We don’t turn anyone anyway. We don’t charge anyone.

Most of the materials are donated either by artist friends or the Florida Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Association.”

If you would like to donate to Sidestreet Art Beat, please visit their website at sidestreetartbeat.com, call Tinia Clark at 863.224.8557, or stop by the studio for a class. Your donation will enable Sidestreet Art Beat to create and facilitate programs, provide materials, and a place for individuals to share art-making and drumming experiences in our community.

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As technology and innovation continue to develop, so do the ingenious ideas of young students growing up in today’s fast-paced culture. On a national scale, education systems continue to evolve to meet the rapid pace of creativity and intellectual development students are moving at today. Even on a local scale, developing ideas and innovating them into reality is a central component in one of today’s hottest educational trends: Makerspaces.

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he faint scent of burnt wood fills the air in one room of the Baldwin Center for Innovation and Collaboration on the campus of All Saints Academy. Two large laser cutters have been going nonstop for hours, bringing student designs to reality on cardboard, foam core, and wood. Students design prototypes on Rhino, a Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software, then send the files to the laser cutter. In the next room, 3D printers hum as they transform files designed by students in Fusion 360 into tangible objects.

Reminiscent of woodshops of years past, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Makerspaces contain equipment and tools needed to build

and create. The facility at All Saints contains drill presses; saws; clamps; every size and type of nut, bolt, and screw imaginable; and much more. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Makerspaces also contain state-of-the-art electronic components like arduinos, sensors of all types, LED lights, and other technical and electronic components students can use to create virtually anything they can imagine. Anchoring these elements are the high-tech laser cutters and 3D printers mentioned earlier.

With many schools building Makerspaces, another hot topic is how to utilize these top-of-the-line facilities to elicit student growth and enhance learning. All Saints Academy has answered this question in their Upper School with Innovation Studios, a program developed in partnership

with NuVu Studios, an innovation school in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Innovation Studios, a required course for all ninth- to 12th-grade students each semester, begins with the introduction of an open-ended real-world topic or problem.

Students research the topic and then brainstorm innovations to enhance it or solve a problem associated with it. From there, projects are developed and worked on throughout the semester, in a pedagogy closely resembling the architecture studio model. This includes iteration, critique, more iteration, and presentation components. Students develop rough prototypes using cardboard and tape, and refine them into working models and final products through discussions and feedback from coaches and experts.

In addition to giving students hands-on experience with tools, technical skills, and programs used by professionals, Innovation Studios focuses on developing â&#x20AC;&#x153;soft skills,â&#x20AC;? which are essential for success in the real world. These are the skills businesspeople want to see in their employees: the ability to think independently, communicate effectively, and synthesize feedback, among others. These skills are often hard to define and even harder to teach. Innovation Studios focuses on what All Saints has developed as the New Basics: creative problemsolving, collaboration, innovation, iteration, synthesis of critique, empathy, tech and media literacy, documentation, and presentation. Student growth and progress in these areas are assessed multiple times throughout the semester, using a rubric.

Each semester, Innovation Studios culminates with an exhibition, where students display their final iterations, along with details about the process. This public event allows the students to receive feedback from the community and also practice their presentation skills on a large scale. Following the exhibition, the students create portfolio posts that are uploaded to the NuVu portal. These public posts can be submitted to competitions or to colleges as work samples and portfolios. After four years, students will have been in eight different studios, and have a portfolio with eight different projects, showcasing their growth and development throughout high school.

Those who were more techsavvy immediately embraced the opportunity, while others took longer to warm up to the concepts. With three semesters under their belts now, however, all students are developing the skills needed to bring their ideas to reality.

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The Arts Visual Arts Strings, Theater, Dance

Lower School STEAM Discovery Zone Outdoor Classroom

Middle School Tech & Design Daily Advisory Program

Upper School Center for Innovation College Advising

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Working in the Makerspace, using the high-tech equipment has been exciting and eye-opening for students and teachers alike. Those who were more tech-savvy immediately embraced the opportunity, while others took longer to warm up to the concepts. With three semesters under their belts now, however, all students are developing the skills needed to bring their ideas to reality. Learning alongside the students, the ASA faculty has also embraced the new technology. Outside of Innovation Studios, Rhino and Fusion software are being introduced in other classes to teach mathematical concepts, and brainstorming and rapid prototyping are being used to bring difficult concepts to life in hands-on experiences. Teachers have even been using the laser cutters and 3D printers to create challenge boxes and other teaching implements for their classes. The purposeful

MORE INFORMATION CITYWORKS(X)PO April 6 and 7 Saeed Arida, founder of NuVu Studios, ASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Innovation Studio partner, will speak Friday, April 7. ASA Innovation Studio students will present their projects with him and talk about their experiences. cityworksxpofl.com

INNOVATION STUDIO EXHIBITION Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Students will present their projects from this semester. Open to the public.

BALDWIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION AT ALL SAINTS ACADEMY Tours available by appointment Contact rknowles@allsaintsacademy. com to schedule.

RHINO AND FUSION Professional design software used by the students at ASA. Fusion:autodesk.com/products/ fusion-360/overview Rhino: rhino3d.com/

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use of the Makerspace through Innovation Studios has proven to have far-reaching results across campus.

Makerspaces have been starting to make their way into Polk County for a few years now. In addition to the building at All Saints Academy, similar spaces can be found at Florida Polytechnic University, where they have rooms full of 3D printers and other equipment, all available for student use. In the public schools, 3D printers are becoming more available to students. At Lake Region High School, for example, biology teacher Donald Bush uses 3D printers with his students as they study DNA and create models.

As the 3D printers become more affordable and more people know how to use them, students will have more opportunities to interact with them and create anything they can imagine.

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EVENTS

RECURRING 2ND FRIDAYS PRAISE IN THE PARK 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

FIRST SATURDAYS CRUISIN’ WINTER HAVEN 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN MARKET 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FOURTH SATURDAYS FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS AT THE FOUNTAIN 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

APRIL APRIL 6 - 7 CITYWORKS(X)PO FLORIDA egovlink.com/winterhaven/ events/calendar.asp APRIL 6 CRAFT BEER CRAWL 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (tickets $20 each) egovlink.com/winterhaven/ events/calendar.asp APRIL 6 HEALTHY EATING PROGRAM FUNDRAISER 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ($25 per ticket includes food and drinks) eventbrite.com/e/healthyeating-program-fundraisertickets-31890919599

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APRIL 6 - 23 PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Times vary theatrewinterhaven.com

APRIL 21 DULCIMERS IN THE PARK 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

APRIL 11 - 12 YESTERDAY ONCE MORE: A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS 7:30 p.m. theatrewinterhaven.com

APRIL 21 26TH ANNUAL CHAIN OF LAKES CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. web.winterhavenchamber. com/events

APRIL 15 3RD ANNUAL 863 LOCAL FIART FESTIVAL 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

APRIL 22 3RD ANNUAL 5K TOGA TROT 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

APRIL 15 HOPPIN’ HUNT 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

APRIL 28 BARK IN THE PARK 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

APRIL 15 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA EGG HUNT AND BRUNCH 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (tickets required) egovlink.com/winterhaven/ events/calendar.asp

APRIL 28 JUG BROTHERS BAND IN CENTRAL PARK 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

APRIL 15 FREE WATER SKI SHOW 5 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven/ events/calendar.asp APRIL 18 - 19 JOHNNY DEE AND THE STARLIGHT LEGENDS IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. theatrewinterhaven.com

APRIL 29 PROJECT EAGLE CHAIN OF LAKES CLEANUP 8 a.m. -2 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven APRIL 29 CYPRESS GARDENS ALL-AMERICAN SKI TOURNAMENT 8:00 A.M.-2 p.m. egovlink.com/winterhaven

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AQUARIA BLUE 158 SECOND STREET SW 863.229.5055

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If you’re looking for a low-maintenance pet, Aquaria Blue has a fish that’s perfect for you. They sell aquariums, fresh and saltwater fish, and all the supplies needed to care for your scaly creatures.

M.Marie’s has been a part of Winter Haven since 2009 but recently made the move downtown. The boutique offers fashionable women’s clothing, accessories, and gifts handpicked by owner Meghan Marie Mackie.

CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S CENTER 201 MAGNOLIA AVENUE SW 863.229.7950

NUTWOOD 132 AVENUE B SW 863.229.7770

CFHC is governed by a community-based board of directors who work hand-in-hand with our dedicated, qualified, culturally diverse staff who are dedicated to serving all patients with dignity and respect. The highest quality of patient-centered, responsive, and compassionate care is offered by our medical and dental team. CFHC’s accredited health centers are “one-stop” shops for children and families with myriad needs.

GRAM PARSONS DERRY DOWN 301 FIFTH STREET NW 863.295.9422 Gram Parsons Derry Down is the revival of music through the restoration of the historic Derry Down. After two years of fundraising and building, it’s a place for those who love to play and those who love to listen. Join this new music venue for weekly live performance by local and touring artists.

GUTHRIE'S CHICKEN 600 CYPRESS GARDENS BOULEVARD GUTHRIESCHICKEN.COM Guthrie's is a fast, casual, franchise restaurant chain headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. The first restaurant was opened in Haleyville, in 1965 by Hal Guthrie. By 1978 the menu would consist primarily of chicken fingers, signature sauce, French fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast.Today the chain has grown to include 26 locations across six states with plans to expand further.

LAKE SHIPP DINER 1518 7TH STREET SW 863.875.5029 For classic food options and big portions, check out Winter Haven’s newest diner.

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Check out this cozy new restaurant inside an old remodeled house. They offer friendly customer service and delicious, locally sourced food.

POSH SALON SUITES 304 3RD STREET SW 863.528.2988 Individual businesses within a common building shared, Posh Salon Suites is for beauty professionals from stylists to massage therapists to estheticians. These secure suites are available to rent out as your own private business and run how you see fit. Spaces range from single and double suites and one deluxe triple suite, all varying in price due to size and occupancy yet very competitive in cost compared to the traditional salon booth rent. The spacious, private suites include high-end salon equipment for all health and beauty professionals.

ROMERO MEDICAL PLAZA 111 AVENUE A SE 863.294.1999 From certified physicians, to health and beauty technicians, Romero Medical Plaza has all your medical needs covered.

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TREE SWALLOW GALLERY 347 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE SIXTENLLC.COM Tree Swallow Gallery is a pop-up retail location, exclusively featuring fine art by local artists. The gallery’s content is curated by local artists, and its “pop-up” nature also means unusual hours, in that it will usually be open only during the lunch and evening hours. Featured artwork includes sculptures by Trent Manning, David Figueroa, and Marilyn Rackleman; paintings by Tony Savoie; photography by Calder Wilson and Scott Whitley; ceramics by Tim and Erika Peters; jewelry by Buffy Wilson, as well as additional items.

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