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62 ON THE COVER A drive-in burger and shake joint that has been around long enough to be considered a landmark... Discover the story behind what has kept Andy’s alive all these years.

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

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Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD

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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 Sebring Office 4900 Sun N Lake Blvd.#1 Sebring, FL 33872 863-385-5506

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A place where live stage performances continue to thrive

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One woman’s legacy gives the gift of music to countless young women

The story behind Andy's Drive-in

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MAGICAL METAMORPHOSIS A special peek inside your local land down under

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For some of us, maybe even for the sake of living in Florida with the many attractions to visit, or the myriad visitors passing through for these attractions, it’s as if our minds have seeped into vacation mode even if we’ve been working through each and every sun-beaten month.

Life can quickly turn chaotic and overwhelming from the ending weeks of summer to the mad rush of the holidays. And, sometimes, I believe we think we can only let ourselves enjoy the moments we allot for ourselves,

moments deemed as vacation, holiday, or getaway. For some of us, our heads are deep in the rush of what is at hand, of what’s ahead, of what’s at stake if we get off task.

But honestly, what’s life worth living if the only moments we ever crave are exclusive to summer vacations and holiday breaks? We may not be able to find time for many more days at the beach, but how about at least a couple hours a week to do the things we love, mentally break away from the mundane routine, and savor some moments in the midst of all that is swirling about?

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DREW ARNOLD CULTURE

Originally from the North, Kristin Crosby first came to Lakeland to study at Southeastern University. Prior to Patterson Publishing, she worked at Relevant Magazine and as a grant writer for the nonprofit organization LifeNet International, and previous contributor at LifeZette.com, an American news and opinion site based in Washington D.C. As editor, Kristin endeavors to uncover and give voice to the untold stories of this city. kristincrosby.com.

Daniel Barceló is a multidisciplinary creative professional 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.

Drew Arnold grew up in Lakeland and is astounded by what the love of people can do to transform a city. She looks forward to being a participant of this growth in her hometown.

A continually aspiring artist and communicator, she has a degree in theatre arts from Florida Southern College and has worked in the Central Florida area while raising her three boys.

CASSIE JACOBY SPECIAL FEATURE

CHRISTIAN LEE SHELTER

AUSTYN HARBEN PHILANTHROPY

A born storyteller, Cassie Jacoby grew up in Winter Haven.

She was a reporter for Winter Haven High School's newspaper and later majored in journalism at the University of Florida.

A TV documentary producer, radio air personality, news reporter, and talk show host across the nation, Cassie later served as Bok Tower Gardens communications director for six years. She returned to news reporting, along with her blog and children’s book, The Adventures of Maggie Mae, and spends her spare time with her four-year-old fur baby .

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 Harben 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.

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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-thought-out 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

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

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JOHN KAZAKLIS

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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GROVE ROOTS BREWING COMPANY CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY Written by Cassie Jacoby

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Hundreds of happy hop heads are expected to attend Grove Roots Brewing’s biggest celebration of the year from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, at the grand opening of The Packing House. The free party includes multiple bands, food trucks, new merchandise, local vendors, and special-release beers.

“We’re pretty stoked about opening our nextdoor venue offering more beer and sours, more tasting room, more event space, a barrel-aging area, and a future canning line,” says owner Joe Dunham, whose mission is to revive the region’s historic citrus culture through inventive, handcrafted beer. “Our vision is to be a community- and family-centric hangout in the downtown corridor where camaraderie is always on tap. We hope this will be everyone’s back-porch bar and homebrew away from home.”

The 5,600-square-foot brewery features a dogfriendly outdoor biergarten, 100-seat tasting room, and 10-barrel brew house for live music. Food trucks are on hand Wednesday through Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Other popular events include Inside Out Yoga’s Hair of the Downdog at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 10 and the first Sunday every month.

Every third Wednesday, the Moonlight Market features different vendors each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“It’s the best thing that’s happened to downtown Winter Haven in a long time along with the Derry Down,” says Kelly Krieger, whose favorite beer is Wakes of Grain amber ale.

Wes Donley also prefers the Wakes of Grain.

“Joe’s a local guy and we’ve known him forever.

We’re so proud of him. This is awesome.”

“What a wonderful atmosphere with great beers and great staff,” says David Nicholson. “We’re so excited to have this addition to our downtown.”

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As the quaintest, most civil of cities in our nation seem to continually lean in the direction of haywire these days, it’s hard to imagine any place that’s still free of potential social barriers and cultural adversity.

While cities such as these are often coveted for their genteel qualities, vacationed to for their quiet spaces, and adored for their friendly Southern greetings, we are quickly discovering how our many differences can harbor a great deal of disunity. If all these cities that have faced tragic adversity in recent months share one thing in common, it is how the central focus of these small differences that set us apart are at the very root of the discord. And this discord can come in herds, or it can come through one.

The beautiful part of city life is just what it was designed for. A metropolitan human settlement of sorts, cities are built to engage culture, supply a peaceful abode, and offer a place to explore the possibilities of our future.

Yet every city, whether it be located in Central Florida; or in Charleston, South Carolina; or Sydney, Australia, all that seems pretty and tame may not always be. Of course, anything unpleasant in Florida is easily covered up by a “Bless-your-heart” type of culture. It’s easy for us to play kind, act courteous, or even democratic in the times it would appear well-fit. It’s simple to act the part in most moments that are convenient for us, but when crazy schedules kick back in — waiting in line at the kids’ pick-up, or standing

in the 10-items-only aisle at Publix bemoaning the person in front with 13 items — it’s easier for us to lose track of our short circuits and allow our preconceived judgments of each other to take precedence.

Quite possibly, what has become a grand-scale national crisis didn’t start in Chicago, didn’t start in Charlottesville. It often starts in our homes. It starts in our heads. It ultimately starts with each of our intentions.

In the words of Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire): “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”

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TWO BANKS ACQUIRED

BY CENTERSTATE In August, CenterState Bank announced the purchases of two banks. Following the acquisition of two separate definitive merger agreements, one CenterState will acquire HCBF Holding Company, Inc. (Harbor), parent company of Harbor Community Bank, Fort Pierce, while another is set to acquire Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (Sunshine), the parent company of Sunshine Bank, Plant City.

The completion of these mergers will make CenterState the largest community bank in the state of Florida by assets, market capitalization, deposit market shares, as well as branch footprint.

The combining of companies is expected to have pro forma approximately $10.1 billion in assets, $6.6 billion in loans, and $8.1 billion in deposits, and is set to expand and strengthen CenterState’s presence in key Florida markets. The two transactions combined are expected to result in mid-singledigit ESP accretion and minimal tangible book value dilution, expected to be earned back in less than three years on a fully phased-in basis, including the impact of CenterState crossing $10 billion in assets.

According to the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, John Corbett, this merger is the logical step to fulfill its aspirations of becoming Florida’s state bank.

BUTTERFLY SATURDAY

TACO TUESDAYS

Outback Oasis welcomes you to experience the collection of flowers, a beautiful waterfall, and trees that surround this Butterfly Encounter. Each guest receives feeding sticks to interact and feed the butterflies. Walking through the enchanted gardens, you can expect to see a sky full of fluttering, colorful butterflies and possibly even find a colorful creature land on your shoulder.

Tickets are available online for every other Saturday at outbackoasis.com/butterflysaturday.

Following a three-decade tradition of Taco Tuesdays, Outback Oasis invites guests to visit its 10-acre botanical garden and Australian courtyard.

Offering a picturesque view of the waterfall, each Taco Tuesday (held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month) is accompanied by local music and complimentary beverages, with plenty of time to make visits to top-of-the-line taco trucks.

Tickets are $20. (Food truck menu not included in ticket price) Visit outbackoasis.com/events/.

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Every Thursday join the best of Food Truck selections in the Australian mecca of Outback Oasis backyard. Set among the tropical spring, experience all that this Oasis offers while you enjoy a variety of tastes, with a complimentary beverage to complete your evening. Tickets are $20. (Food truck menu not included in ticket price) Visit outbackoasis.com/events/.

The third Wednesday of every month, Grove Roots will host Moonlight Market. A selection of new vendors will be featured each month offering a variety in tastes and specialties. Vendors interested in being part of upcoming Moonlight Market events can contact events@groveroots.com for an application.

TEMPO 1930 After years of working in the restaurant industry, Omar and Rebecca Andreasen opened the latest restaurant in the city, Tempo 1930. Originally from Miami, the couple was first drawn to the charm of Winter Haven to open a place that specializes in Southern cuisine presented with a kind of New Orlean’s jazz quality. Serving up cajun chicken pasta, po’ boys, truffle burgers, and more, stop by for a meal with live music for Thursday Bacon & Blues, or visit them for Sunday brunch with all-you-can-drink mimosas, starting at noon. Located at 58 4th Street NW.

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I love my youngest son, Scout. I think of him as my easy child. He never talks back, rarely has an opinion that he expresses with anything other than the wag of a tail or an occasional bark, is always absolutely and unequivocally glad to see me, and thinks the perfect evening consists of lying in my lap watching his favorite show on TV as I quietly work or read.

Scout is my one-year-old, 55-pound, chocolate Australian labradoodle. He has become the center of my life and my constant companion. He insists on going to work with me almost every day. He entertains the people I do business with, showing off his spectacular tricks (his specialties — running, stopping, and occasionally laying down) as I search for that perfect rug, wallpaper, piece of furniture, or fabric sample. He’s always busy but never really needs anything other than a kind word. He likes everyone. But he loves me.

Scout’s mom belongs to Brenda and Joe Attaway, owners of Lakewood Labradoodles in Winter Haven. They breed Australian labradoodles and have recently moved to a large, traditional home located on a quiet, one-acre lot. They have plenty of room for family and friends and love the space their new home provides. “With four kids that are the cornerstone of our lifestyle, we needed lots of bedrooms,” Brenda says.

“We want to always have a home that is welcoming to have our kids, grandkids, and guests come stay at the drop of a hat. So space was important.

“And,” she adds with a smile, “we also needed space for all the puppy areas.”

Joe and Brenda are die-hard Winter Haven residents. They both grew up in Winter Haven and, except for time away at college, have always lived in the area. They had a meet cute.

They were walking into the Winter Haven Eye Clinic building at the same time. After running into each other a few more times, Dr. Attaway asked the future Mrs. Attaway out, and after the first date they were inseparable.

After selling their previous home located in a more traditional subdivision, they began looking for a house with more land and more privacy. Finding just the right house in just the right place was a blessing. “I just didn’t want to move out of town,” Brenda says when thinking back on the househunting process. “We love that Winter Haven has access to two major cities within an hour, so we can virtually get to anything we ever want, but we don’t have big-city traffic. We have a gorgeous, relaxing view of a lake almost anywhere we drive here, and we get the sunshine year round and breezes that come from living around so much water.” You don’t have to spend much time with the Attaways to discover that both are completely sold on the area. “We live where others come as often as possible to vacation. It’s absolutely wonderful,” says Brenda.

Joe, following family tradition, graduated from Duke University and went through optometry school at the University of Houston. He is an optometrist with the Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida. Brenda graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree and has home schooled their four children. She loves to learn, loves especially to teach, and has always been an active home-school teacher. Their daughter Julia graduated from the University of Florida in May, daughter Peyton is in her second year at UF, son Ward graduated from West Point in 2015 and serves our country in the military, and daughter Layne is starting eighth grade. They all raise puppies. Or, at

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Brenda and Joe Attaway, owners of Lakewood Labradoodles, breed Australian Labradoodles: a mix of standard poodle and Labrador retriever with an infusion of Irish water spaniel and English cocker spaniel.

“We purchased a labradoodle and fell in love with the breed. I was convinced that everyone should have one.�

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least, sometimes find themselves involved in one way or another with the puppies. (Yikes, I get worn out thinking about it.)

Australian labradoodles are loving, kind, gentle, very sociable, quick learners, essentially non-shedding and non-allergenic, and great with kids. Often used as therapy dogs, they are a mix of standard poodle and Labrador retriever, with an infusion of Irish water spaniel or American and English cocker spaniel.

Joe and Brenda began breeding them after they discovered this extraordinary breed of snuggly, intuitive dogs. They just had to share the good news. As Brenda puts it, “We purchased a labradoodle and fell in love with the breed. I was convinced that everyone should have one.”

With its long driveway, ample parking, and one acre of land, the Attaways’ new home has room enough for kids, friends, relatives, and lots of puppies: they particularly sought out a place for the puppies to run and play. A sweeping front lawn finds the brick and wood two-story home comfortably nestled among mossy oaks and beautiful, natural Florida landscape. Tall white columns shelter a front porch extending the entire height and length of the house. Adirondack chairs on the porch provide a place for the family to gather, visit, welcome guests, and enjoy the Florida weather. “I adore front porches,” Brenda says. But, she adds, “We mostly love that it’s peaceful.”

An aqua blue front door is framed by white molding and is “peacefully” guarded by a life-size statue of a seated greyhound.

The blue door works beautifully with the pale grey brick exterior and white shutters. Upon entering the spacious, recently

remodeled home, you immediately appreciate Brenda’s eye for style and tasteful design. Weathered, driftwood-colored, wideplank porcelain tile flooring throughout seamlessly connects the rooms and public spaces, interrupted only by the same material in an accentuating herringbone pattern. The floors have all the warmth of wood without the wear and tear issues associated with a lot of little paws. Windows, rooms, and door openings are framed with white moldings presenting an attractive contrast to the neutral walls. The family room has an understated multicolor stone double fireplace and contains a mixture of leather and fabric furniture, lending it a comfortable, family-oriented feeling. A large green and tan-accented ottoman fronts the rolled arm sofa and extends the living space toward the wood mantled fireplaces.

Two supple, tufted, coffee-colored leather armchairs are on each side of the fireplace.

The family room is open at one end to the kitchen, separated by a floating kitchen island and four tall, industrial design iron and wood bar stools. Stainless steel appliances blend wonderfully with the floors, subtle ceilings, and lightly marbled countertops.

They all highlight and counterbalance the walnut-colored wood cabinetry.

The living room connects to the kitchen through a dining area with built-in cabinets, a round white table and matching chairs.

It has a casually chic aesthetic, a French provincial touch with understated colors, light textured fabrics, and antique blues and greys. The room is anchored by a Chesterfield-influenced sofa with nailhead trim accents. A vintage door is used as a focal point

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behind an ultra-comfortable classic accent chair and ottoman. A pop of color is introduced by way of pillows and rugs.

The Attaways have found the perfect place to blend family, convenience, home, and a very active and sociable group of puppies into an already busy lifestyle. And through it all they are somehow able to maintain a beautifully refined and inviting home. It is always a pleasure to visit the Attaway family and see the love and care their littlest family members enjoy while waiting for their new moms and dads to appear.

During a recent visit, I ask Brenda about the hectic life of an Australian labraoodle breeder. “I am excited for the puppies to arrive, and I look forward to each new stage, each new litter,” she replies. “The craziness doesn’t bother me.” And when I ask what the best part of living in Winter Haven is, she says the people. “I am surrounded by friends and giving, generous people. You can’t beat that!” And you know what? She’s right. You just can’t beat it.

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The kitchen island, with its tall industrial design and iron and wood stools, seamlessly blends in with the walnutcolored wood cabinetry.

The Attaways have found the perfect place to blend family, convenience, home, and a very active and sociable group of puppies into an already busy lifestyle.

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theatre winter You may have heard it before: “All the world’s a stage.” And, indeed it is. But not all the world can enhance our knowledge of society, increase our empathy, all the while entertain us within a few hours quite like the theatre.

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hat is it about this form of entertainment that keeps it going through centuries of tidal changes in entertainment? One of the most oft quoted lines from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king,” poignantly captures the power of theatre.

With so many other forms of diversion available to the public, theatre thrives. As Tyrone Guthrie states in his work A Life in the Theatre, “I believe that a theatre, where live actors perform to an audience which is there in the flesh before them, will survive all threats.”

Regardless of the fluctuation of attendance in the theatre, while evolving forms of entertainment become more accessible with the touch of a button, few can surpass the riveting impact of attending a live theatrical performance. It is an art form that has stood the ages, the fast-paced evolution of media, and thrives to carry provocative and creative performances still today.

And it doesn’t just thrive far away in London, New York or Toronto.

No. The theatre thrives right here, in Polk County, Florida, bringing light to unknown stories, mirroring

our thoughts and feelings, and illustrating spectacles of imagination to rival our childhood dreams.

The charming city of Winter Haven, incorporated in 1911, has long been thought of as pleasant and desirable. With its picturesque Chain of Lakes and agricultural background of sweet fruits, the city quickly became known as a quality destination. Indeed, the name “Winter Haven” was inspired because of its temperate climate and pleasant atmosphere. The addition of Cypress Gardens in 1936 launched a history of tourism and live entertainment in Winter Haven that has continued to this day with the emergence of Legoland and the mainstay theatrical venue of Theatre Winter Haven.

Founded in 1970, nearly half the age of the city itself, Theatre Winter Haven enters its 48th season, touted as the “one of the best community theatres in America.”

It’s easy to see when witnessing their production quality, selection of works, artist participation, and professionalism, winning awards for artists, launching them into careers with some even landing on Broadway. Many notable and successful career actors have graced

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Founded in 1970, Theatre Winter Haven enters its 48th season and is named “one of the best community theatres in America.� Chris Rigby and Bayley True rehearse above at TWH rehearsal room behind the Ridge Art Gallery.

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Walls of names upon names can be found in the backstage of TWH. Theatre is a great equalizer, as all can engage with stories and long to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.

Choreographer Courtney Cummings, with Christopher Eubanks. Cummings also teaches dance classes held at TWH throughout the year.

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the stage of Theatre Winter Haven, such as Tony awardwinning actress Karen Olivo (currently starring in the Pulitzer award-winning play Hamilton in Chicago, and Wayne Brady, also starring in Chicago’s Hamilton.

Quentin Darrington, Yurel Echezarreta, and Derek Seay are among the many professional and touring actors that have dedicated their time, efforts, and talents to Theatre Winter Haven community. Throughout its time, the theatre has also won many awards regionally, nationally, and internationally. Season and season again, Theatre Winter Haven, possessing a remarkable culture, attracts incredible artistic and technical talent from the Tampa Bay area, the Orlando area, and beyond raising the bar for the quality and expectations of the audience members and artists alike.

Not much can be said of this winning production community without mentioning its previous producing director for 45 out of its 48 seasons, Norman Small. Small came to Winter Haven in 1967 and quickly thereafter began his leadership role at Theatre Winter Haven. In partnership with countless volunteers and support from the City of Winter Haven, he propelled the theatre to a prominence most community theaters dream of. In 1987, Theatre Winter Haven received international high marks and applause when it took its production of Orphans to the

Dundalk Amateur Drama International Festival. In 2014, Small retired from his position as producing director after winning national and international acclaim for Theatre Winter Haven. The theatre then hired Dan Chesnicka as the new producing director in 2015. Chesnicka had long been privy to Theatre Winter Haven, having been an actor on the stage before and supportive to family and friends in their performances and productions as a volunteer and dedicated patron. Chesnicka is already proving he is up to the task in following after the example Small set.

Once again,Theater Winter Haven has recently received national recognition and awards with their production of The Amish Project by new playwright Jessica Dickey. The play itself is a compelling piece of recent literature dealing with the somber themes of grief and forgiveness, topics ripe for discussion in our present age. Ambiguously set, it is inspired by the true-life killings of five girls in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in an Amish school in 2006. Since Theatre Winter has won Outstanding Play (along with Best Ensemble, Best Supporting Actress: Sara Catherine Barnes and Eva Martin, Best Scenic Design, Best Technical Achievement, and All Star Cast Award: Cerriah Delgado) at the Florida Theatre Conference in 2016, Theatre Winter Haven took their production to the regional level at the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

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There, they again swept the award categories winning Best Play, Best Actress: Sara Catherine Barnes, and several Outstanding Achievement awards (in Directing: Katrina Ploof, Original Music Composition: Philip King, Set Design, Lighting, Ensemble, Acting: Cerriah Delgado) earning their way to the 2017 American Association of Community Theatre National Festival in Minnesota. There they were nominated for Outstanding Play and several Outstanding Achievement Awards.

At the national level, Theatre Winter Haven won the Backstage Special Award and Outstanding Achievement in a Featured Role: Eva Martin for her portrayal as Velda.

Chesnicka is also making his own mark in the Central Florida theatre community by supporting the pursuit of new artistic endeavors. This spring, two of Theatre Winter Haven’s staple artists, Thom Mesrobian and Karissa Barber, struck out on their own theatrical pursuits, writing and producing and performing in their original works at the inaugural season of the Tampa International Fringe Festival. Theatre Winter Haven provided rehearsal space and an extra performance venue to the productions of Masterwork (by Karissa Barber) and Callbacks (by Thom Mesrobian). In partnership with Theatre Winter

Producing Director, Dan Chesnicka, can be found frequently sitting in on rehearsals, not just ensuring great theatrical quality but as an enthusiastic cheerleader of the artistic process.

Haven, these two productions performed to a soldout house for their opening night.

Theatre Winter Haven offers many ways for the public to engage in the arts either as a spectator or as a participant. It produces a MainStage Series, which performs five big-budget shows a season like Mama Mia! and The Hunchback of Notre Dame which are coming up in the 2017-2018 season.

In 2016, Theatre Winter Haven won several awards from BroadwayWorld for their MainStage productions of Singin’ in the Rain and Beauty and the Beast competing against other community theatres and semi-professional theatres in the greater Orlando area. Currently, Theatre Winter Haven is in performance for its MainStage show Big Fish, a heartfelt and fantastical tale illustrating love of the imagination and the unique relationships

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This thriving theatre community continues to attract artistic and technical talent from Tampa Bay, Orlando, and beyond.

between fathers and sons. Theatre Winter Haven also produces one large-scale musical production over the summer called its Summer Mummers, surprising its patrons and new attendees with a new and exciting title. With its Theatre Academy, it produces two children’s shows casting 25 to 40 young people and instilling the magic of the arts into the hearts of children and empowering onstage confidence for growing performers. The Troupein-a-Truck tours seniors’ centers where theatre is performed to an audience that would otherwise be unable to witness this artistic form. Theatre Winter Haven also offers classes for students, public schooled and homeschooled alike, including the Fundamentals of Drama and the Fundamentals of Musical Theatre for ages four to 17 along with other workshops and classes.

Theatre Winter Haven also offers an Awareness Month Series wherein actors perform with scripts in hand on a minimal set and in supportive lighting.

This lesser-known but evocative series produces works that present the audience with subject matter reflecting the month’s awareness. For instance in February of 2017, Theatre Winter Haven produced August Wilson’s piece, Fences, which has recently been adapted for film (starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis). Theatre Winter Haven supports the arts to all ages in hosting a senior troupe of players called the Act IV Players who perform over 30 times a season to local audiences.

Above that, there are always opportunities for folks to volunteer on the technical side of theatre.

Technical volunteers operate spotlights, handle rigging, move set pieces, and help manage costumes.

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Stage manager, Alicia Keilty, and director, Katrina Ploof, work together as blocking and stage directions are given. Also pictured: Mark Hartfield, Eduardo Rivera, and Bryce Seckinger.

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As the theatre launches into its fall season, it offers a variety of large-scale live productions this year, including its holiday show Another Night Before Christmas.

And Theatre Winter Haven doesn’t let lack of experience stand in the way of a willing volunteer. A culture of collaboration and discovery is part of their core beliefs which consistently wins over newcomers to the brilliant world of theatre.

There have been many studies about the relationship between community benefits and the artistic endeavors within that community. How much do the arts actually do for its community? How do we measure the impact of the arts? George Santayana states in his work The Sense of Beauty that, “Art is the response to the demand for entertainment, for the stimulation of our senses and imagination…” Theatre Winter Haven is here to meet that demand. With

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over 10,000 volunteer hours donated every year, Theatre Winter Haven receives deep support from its city. With over a fivemillion-dollar economic impact and over 200 performances a year, Theatre Winter Haven’s high-quality work never ceases to bring exceptional productions to all who approach the box office. The community proves the demand with over 4,700 ticket subscribers and approximately 41,000 ticket sales a year. After 50 years, this theatre continues to commit new wonder to its patrons, and delivers time and again staying current with the latest technology and rising artists all with a full-time staff of only eight people.

Producing Director Chesnicka states,

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Theatre Winter Haven has, indeed, garnered the respect of the nation in the world of the arts.

Theatre exists because we as people demand stories and spectacles to rivet and enchant us. At approximately $25 a ticket, how could one pass up an opportunity to be entirely captivated with the life-giving force of story and live performance? With all it has to offer, Theatre Winter Haven seems the unquestionable entertainment option.

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Cocktail Hour A seasonal party survival guide

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hile the rest of the country is already sipping pumpkin spice lattes and donning scarves, we remain quite acquainted with humidity well over 50 percent on a weekly basis.

Nevertheless, as fall events and occasions begin to fill our calendars, we need to look our best, even in a climate more welcoming to

hurricanes than cocktail parties.

The looks featured here are a strategic blend of light yet elegant fabrics that work well in a variety of silhouettes. For both men and women, the name of the game is practicality. This means finding pieces that have some flexibility within your wardrobe and which can still be worn into later months.

So don’t be caught off guard by Florida’s late wedding season or the next semiformal corporate function. With this combination of staples and statement pieces, you will look refined while remaining comfortable.

We also hope to inspire some clarity about what can often be the most ambiguous dress code — cocktail attire. For some of us, this designation discreetly tucked into the corner of an invitation means a confusing journey into the depths of our closets instead of a fun opportunity to dress up. Let the ideas found here be your guide for that special evening you've put off preparing for long enough.

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Inspired by our neighbors even farther south, this look is ready for any Florida evening out. The open-weave polo has a transitional texture but will keep you feeling cool without sacrificing style.

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This simple yet elegant dress will be your new go-to. Requiring minimal accessories, it makes a statement but looks effortlessly chic.

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Looks such as these are a home-run year round.

Sometimes adding a sports coat to a daytime work ensemble is all you need to feel a little more put together for a cocktail event.

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The new waiting room.

Online check-in for urgent care is now available – so you can choose where you wait.

Being sick is hard enough. So we’re making it a little easier to get well, with online check-in for Urgent Care. The next time you experience an illness or injury, visit our website, answer a few quick questions, and pick a time that’s convenient for you. We’ll save your spot in line, before you arrive. It’s that easy. Check in at CypressWalkin.com

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A dress like this is definitely more on the formal end of the party spectrum, but for the right occasion this silhouette is an elegant and flattering option.

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W Music is a gift. It reveals uncharted territories of life. As a skill, it very well reveals another sensory altogether. And, through its scholarship program, Sandy’s MusicGirls sets out to see it is a gift every girl can afford.

When Steve Morrison’s wife, Sandy, passed away in March of 2014, friends wanted to know how they could leave a memorial gift to always remember her. Morrison was at a loss; he didn’t know what to tell them. Then he arrived at an idea that would wholly match Sandy’s life’s passion and, equally, honor her memory. “She was a musician. A really good musician. And that was a huge part of her life,” Morrison says.

He considered that perhaps friends could donate to a music charity, but he couldn’t think of a single one that would be fitting.

Eventually he came to a conclusion as to the perfect way to pay tribute to his late wife. He created a scholarship program encouraging the music education of young girls to attend camp around the state.

Soon, the donations came flooding in. “It grew beyond my initial dream,” Morrison says. “The community was excited about doing more than sending aspiring musicians to music camp, and, in addition to the scholarship, the Sandy’s MusicGirls program now holds their own music camp each summer, has family music camp-outs, offers private lessons, workshops, and much more.

“My original idea was to support girls to play traditional type music, what Sandy and I were into, which was folk music, bluegrass genre. So we started out with fiddle and banjo lessons, but since then it has evolved into supporting girls to go in whatever musical direction they want. We’re not trying to promote any one kind of music anymore, but [rather] to play their passion.”

At the origination of MusicGirls the ages ranged from nine to 19, but it was discovered that a lot of girls were getting their start in music well before that. The minimum age for the annual camp is five years old. “We feel like you should at least be able to hold the instrument,” jokes Morrison. Some kids start at age three. They are not ruling out that option, but it would be more individual instruction than group practices.

Sisters Hannah and Abby found out about Sandy’s MusicGirls through a friend. “We have always been really interested in music but have never had an opportunity to go, especially to a program that is just right up the road.”

I was able to catch up with the girls right before heading to their weekly ukulele class.

This was the last week of classes, the end of a five-week workshop. Next month the girls will take a violin class, and then after that they begin a five-week dulcimer class. Not having much experience with strings, the girls can now play Bruno Mars and Moana. And they play them beautifully, too. “Music brings everyone together,” say the girls. “If you play this certain instrument, you already have a common interest. It’s cool.”

The scope of MusicGirls is to help local girls in their development as musicians, but Morrison has learned there is no reason to put geographical boundaries on it just yet. Girls are participating in summer camp from as far away as Lakeland, Sebring, and Melbourne.

What started out as a scholarship has turned into a holistic program, with music as its healing element, to give girls a variety of opportunities, since a scholarship might work for some girls while others aren’t ready for that quite yet. MusicGirls meets the needs of all girls working to learn an instrument, including younger girls who are just learning the basics. The groups offer private lessons for families in need of financial help.

The only qualification to become an instructor is to be female. “I want the girls to see women excelling and being a positive role model,” says Morrison.

He went to the Lake Wales Art Council to see if Sandy’s MusicGirls could be a part of the council to get more young people involved in the music and art culture in that town. The board agreed to let the program be a project of the council. Its annual music camp is held at the Arts Center, although they may quickly outgrow that space and seek a larger one.

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ul Morrison was able to connect with his good friend from Sebring, Jim Robertson, to be the camp director. Robertson scours Florida for the best music instructors for the girls attending summer camp in Lake Wales. He finds an expert in each instrument to meet the needs of all learners. Girls have their choice of learning how to play two instruments, a songwriting class, along with singing lessons.

The camp has been free for the past three years, made possible by the support of the Lake Wales community. “I haven’t really had to fundraise for it. They just ask me how much I need and are happy to help make it happen,” says Morrison. The first year of camp the total number of girls who attended was 19, the second year hosted 33, and this past year the camp hosted 52 girls. Word of the camp has spread quickly over the years, and the demand for next year will be even more.

“Some girls have never heard bluegrass music before,” says Morrison. “For the past two weeks, we went to a festival in Arcadia and they fell in love. That’s one thing that I really want to do with this program: expose girls to the incredible array of music that is out there in the world today. By taking them to these festivals, they get to hear uniquely American music. They get more than just

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There’s no better combination than nature and music. Morrison organizes campouts where the girls bring their families into nature and create the opportunity to play music informally with each other in a space outside of the usual four walls. It creates a relaxed setting, either at music festivals or at a quieter state park.

Self-esteem is important when you play music. You have to learn to stand in front of people and be confident. That is part of the mission: to build music skills and self-esteem in young girls.

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Begun as a music education — reaching girls in Lakeland, Lake Wales, Sebring, and Melbourne — teacher, students, and parents have quickly found the program to be a holistic process for their girls to learn how to create music, a skill that can stick with them through life.

“I want the girls to see women excelling and being a positive role model... They get more than just the music itself. ”

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A tale of an ice cream parlor Tasty trends may come and go, but some staple indulgences will never change.

Which is why Andy’s Restaurant is going on 70 years, still serving up the same beloved burgers and shakes. Some good things in life don't need to be changed.

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EST.1951 Andy’s Restaurant 703 3rd Street SW Winter Haven, FL 33880 863.293.0019

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First opened by Richard “Andy” Anderson in 1951, Andy’s Restaurant is an ice cream parlor and restaurant considered a landmark, even historic, to the city. Anderson retired in the 1980s, selling his restaurant to Emmanuel Emmanuilidis, who operated it for about 15 years. In 1998, William Nouaros’ family purchased the restaurant. Sixty-six years after it opened, Andy’s still stands, serving up the same beloved burgers since day one.

“Basically the ice cream shop came first, and over the next couple of years the dining room was completed to bring it to what it is today,” says Nouaros. When his family first bought Andy’s from Emmanuilidis, it had been serving up the same menu of burgers and fries. “We liked what we saw — the operation, the customers, the feel of the place — and decided to keep it the same.”

Just about everything on the menu has remained the same at Andy’s since the day the doors first opened, with the exception of the customers’ favorites: ice cream and shakes. Back in the 1990s, when Andy’s first began offering ice cream, there were about 10 different flavors of shakes. Today, the restaurant serves up nearly 30 different flavors.

Originally from the island of Karpathos in the Greek Archipelago, Nouaros’ paternal grandparents immigrated to the U.S. through Ellis Island in 1917.

His maternal grandparents followed after World War II.

Nouaros’ parents have been in the restaurant business all their lives. “My mom started working for the Brown Derbys in Ohio in the early 1970s and continues to work in the restaurant business today.”

Prior to joining his family at Andy’s, Nouaros, who was born in Dunedin, Florida, taught English at the University of Hertfordshire in Athens, Greece. He returned to Winter Haven and continues Andy’s legacy of a burger and fries that can’t be beat to this day.

It’s the hamburgers, fries, and shakes that remain the staple menu items. They’re what keeps people coming back year after year. “Families have been dining with us for generations, and we are on a firstname basis with a lot of our customers that have been honoring us for decades. We have a great team of people here, and I think that plays an integral part in our success.” As a family-operated, handson business, Nouaros’ mom, Popi, and brother Niko are always striving to keep up the legacy of friendly service and a solid burger joint.

“My personal favorite,” says Nouaros, “is a steakette cheeseburger with bacon. I can eat it all day long. Lately I’ve also been enjoying our chicken, ham, and egg salads which Ms. Sharon makes daily.

Also, I’m a sucker for blueberry shakes and heavenly hazelnut hard ice cream.”

Sounds heavenly, indeed.

* From the look to the menu, Andy’s has maintained its classic staples, continuing to gain local fans for its beloved burger and fries.

And don’t forget that creamy shake.

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* Beyond the burger, Andy’s serves up a variety of meal baskets. From shrimp, scallops, fried oysters (which any good Northerner should appreciate) to chicken, each basket comes with a winning combo of fries, coleslaw, and a roll.

* Owner William Nouaros’ family first moved to the States from the island of Karpathos in the Greek Archipelago. With their warm, friendly greeting, the food reflects their strong family ethos.

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* After nearly seven decades and three owners, Andy’s still draws crowds for its beloved classics.

It’s the simple things in life that keep us coming back for more.

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For years, Outback Oasis has given visitors a lovely taste of the down under, within minutes of home.

With recent additions and natural exhibits, offerings from this place of beauty continue to expand.

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hat began as Winter Haven’s adventure down under is blooming with diversity in flora, fauna, and fun. From private weddings, parties, and fundraisers, to acoustic music and cuisine from around the world, and a new Butterfly Encounter filled with flying flowers of the sky, Outback Oasis is experiencing a magical metamorphosis.

Wildlife artist Paul Schulz is transforming his home into a tropical paradise, complete with two living kangaroos, Joey and Auzzie. He hand feeds his pets that he raised from babies granola bars and kangaroo chow in an enclosure they share with a giant rabbit and two tortoises.

Not far from home to his “Outback Ambassadors,” a waterfall spills into a pond filled with adult aquarium fish, surrounded by lush gardens along with a multi-trunk date palm called Medusa.

NEW EVENTS “We sell tickets at the entrance and online for our new house events, staged in our Australian-style courtyard with a stunning

From weddings to birthdays to annual events, this land of oasis is constantly growing. The latest addition of an interactive walk-through butterfly exhibit displays the beauty of nature and immerses visitors in a bit of gracious and colorful wildlife.

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view of the waterfall,” says Schulz, whose new events include Taco Tuesday and Thursday Food Truck-A-Roos, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning September 7.

“Our goal is to take an average evening and give you a spectacular dinner date in a oneof-a-kind, exotic setting. What could be more romantic than watching the sunset with a stunning view of our majestic waterfall, as you dine under the stars while being entertained by talented local acoustic musicians?”

TACO TUESDAY & THURSDAY FOOD TRUCK-A-ROOS Advance online tickets are $20 and $25 at the gate and include beer and wine. Purchase food from Taco Tuesday food trucks with The Guacamoli: Seasonal Florida Kitchen on September 12 and October 10, and The Big Hot Box on September 26 and November 14.

Thursday Food TruckA-Roos feature Nina’s OU T BAC K OASI S Wood Fired Pizza on September 7 and The O F F E R S A N Rolling Gourmet on A D V E N T U R E D O W N

UNDER, LIKE N O T H I N G YO U ' V E SE E N I N F L OR I DA BEFORE.

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September 21. A variety of food trucks for future events are listed online.

BUTTERFLY SATURDAY Another new attraction features “Butterfly Buckaroo” Gil Daigneau who offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with butterflies every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning September 9.

“The interactive walk-through exhibit includes flowering plants and hundreds of butterflies in a confined area. Be sure to wear bright colors, and move slowly to let the butterflies land on you. In the enclosure, nectar feeding sticks give kids the opportunity to hold butterflies for amazing photos.”

Butterfly pupae also are available to take home your very own butterfly and watch it hatch. “We

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provide the information, education, and inspiration for you to plant your own butterfly gardens. It truly is a remarkable feeling when you transform your yard with colorful blossoms and larva plants for caterpillars, for a healthy butterfly population.”

“Amy the Mermaid,” a live mermaid who founded Dreams Can Come True Entertainment, also is on hand on Butterfly Saturday to help kids feed the fish on September 9 and 23. Food is available to purchase from Got Candy & More. Butterfly Encounter tickets are available at the gate for $10 (adults), $5 (children 5-12), and free for kids 4 years and under. Various activities and souvenirs for sale complement the experience.

KENNETH TREISTER'S NAUTILUS Another friend of Schulz’s, Kenneth Treister,

FAIA, is designing an art garden that features a 25foot, interactive “Nautilus” sculpture. The renowned architect, artist, author, sculptor, photographer, and lecturer is most known for designing the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach.

BIODIVERSITY What Schulz says he cares most about is biodiversity. “We wouldn’t live without biodiversity, and it nourishes our soul. A lot of what we interpret as beauty comes from nature. Every color, every texture, every pattern that you can imagine, you can see it.”

Schulz started buying neighboring lands, including property owned by his next-doorneighbor, Billy Joe Watson. After gaining a wetland restoration permit, Schulz pumped water out of

Schulz’s great investment into the land of Winter Haven offers not only visitors a taste of the beauty of down under, but also drivers and bicyclists who pass by. With the recent addition of neighboring purchased land and some fine-tuning to the Watson Lake Preserve, Schulz’s vision for Outback Oasis continues to restore and increase the beauty of our neighboring outdoors.

an old clay pit, scraped the mud out with heavy equipment, and then reshaped the bottom to create the Watson Lake Preserve, named in honor of his friend.

He even added a paved scenic overlook so drivers and bicyclists can enjoy the view on Country Club Road. Schulz’s vision and huge financial investment is unrivaled in the beautiful wildlife corridor.

FAMILY ROOTS Artistic talent and a love of nature are in Schulz’s genes. He was inspired by his maternal grandfather, a master engraver with the U.S. Mint and commercial artist.

Schulz’s late mother, Helene, was a supporter of the arts and helped found local theater groups.

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environmental stewardship and took Paul to the Galapagos Islands when he was 11, and trekking through the Amazon at age 14. From the forests of Central and South America, to the plains of Africa, the world traveler also has explored the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, New Zealand, Bora Bora, and other exotic locations.

Schulz began his career as a design coordinator for Hallmark Card Company after graduating with a major in economics and minor in art from Davidson College in 1982. He returned home in 1985 to run Florida Chemical, the citrus oils business his father started in 1942. He retired in 2006 after serving 21 years as president and CEO to follow his bliss creating art and conserving nature.

FUTURE In addition to offering this Eden-like paradise for corporate events, photo shoots, and wedding ceremonies, Schulz delights in seeing Outback Oasis grow in popularity with annual events such as Valentine’s Day dinner and Easter brunch.

“We continue to evolve into a world-class, one-of-a-kind venue that our community can be very excited to visit,” he says.

Outback Oasis is located at 4000 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SOUTH IN WINTER HAVEN. Available for up to 250 people.

TICKETED EVENING celebrations are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with daytime celebrations 10 a.m. to 2.p.m.

To BOOK EVENTS with Outback Oasis, o ​ r to join them for any of their ticketed events, Visit outbackoasis.com, call Tere Piloto-Pilka at 863.508.5482, or email tere.outbackoasis@gmail.com.

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