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In a Word, the last 12 months for the Tropics soccer organization have been truly “amazing.” Professional or amateur, youngster or adult, male or female, local soccer fans and the Tropics have become intertwined to play and promote the “beautiful game.” Currently, the Lakeland Tropics are in the midst of their second season in the United Soccer League’s Premier Development League. So successful was their inaugural year in 2017, the Tropics earned an invitation to the prestigious U.S. Open Cup this spring. With seven home games on Sykes Field at historic Bryant Stadium – with Saturdays being “Soccer Night in Lakeland” since six of those games start at 7 p.m. on different Saturdays in May, June and July – fans get plenty of family-friendly chances to see the team make a push for the PDL playoffs. Last fall the Tropics and Lakeland FC, one of the largest youth soccer organization in Florida with some 3,000 registered players, announced a merger, with both organizations combing office staff at the Bartow Road location in evolving into Lakeland Tropics FC. In March, the Tropics came come to an agreement with Pinellas County United SC to partner with and rebrand the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) team to the Lady Tropics SC, which will include games in PolkCounty in 2019. And on the professional side, the Florida Tropics of the Major Arena Soccer League – with teams from Milwaukee to Monterrey

and San Diego to Baltimore and many spots in between – willl kick off their third season in downtown Lakeland at the RP Funding Center come December. This year, they’ll have a nearby local rival as the Orlando Seawolves will join the MASL. The man with the grand vision, long-time soccer player and support Dr. Panos Iakovidis who is President and CEO of the Bond Clinic, also serves as the Tropics CEO as well. “Of course it’s nice to win, but the big picture is all about making the Tropics an important and integral part of the Lakeland and Polk County community,” Dr. Iakovidis said. “We want to provide everyone, from players, to our great fans and business community partners, the best experience we can possible provide them, both on the pitch and off. Quite simply our mission, using soccer, is to improve the quality of life for families throughout the area, to make Lakelandand Polk County a little bit better place to call home for all.”

To that end, the Tropics have been involved with everything from supporting free youth clinics – including programs for disabled youth in both Lakeland and Lake Wales – to hurricane recovery. After every MASL and PDL game, fans are invited on to the pitch to meet and get autographs from their favorite players. “What happens off the pitch is as important, and is some ways more important, than what happens on it,” Dr. Iakovidis added. “We are committed to our community, and to providing opportunities at all levels, and for all ages, to be part of the Tropics soccer experience. We want to give Lakeland and all of Polk County the chance to be part of a sport that is growing by leaps and bounds throughout the United States.” More information, including ticket specials for upcoming PDL and MASL games, is available on the team’s facebook pages, and at www.lakelandtropics.com or www.fltropics.com

Hello! Can you believe we’re halfway through 2018 already? This month we celebrate the beautiful Florida weather! The cover story is all about being outside, whether it’s riding a bike or going for a run. We give you safety tips and hopefully inspire you to be active. We talk with Steve Bents, Chuck McDanal and the Lakeland Runners Club to find out what inspires them. We go out to lunch at Cafe Zuppina and have one of the most beautiful and delicious meals ever! There was so much love in that meal, I hugged the owner before I left. Our cocktail of the month is the traditional Pina Colada, inspired by all of the rain we’ve had in May. Do you like Pina Coladas or being caught in the rain? (yes, it’s been stuck in my head all day…) We travel to Longboat Key and stay at the beautiful Zota Beach Resort. We also learn about the cool summer camps offered at Art Centric, an exhibit featuring Kenneth Treister and we have a Q&A with MAKE Plant City. Finally, have a very happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads, father-figures and mentors out there making all of us better people. Check us out online and add your events to our calendar at www.havenmagazines.com. Have a very happy June and see you around town! Amy Sexson Editor asexson@scmginc.com

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Month VOLUME 1 ISSUE 9 Publisher Barbara Rakoczy Editor Amy Sexson Advertising Director Kim Edwards Contributing Writers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Barry Friedman Bailey Hill Contributing Photographers Amy Sexson Tara Crutchfield Bill Siegel Bailey Hill Graphic Designer Steven Maynard Sr. Sales Consultant Gary Peach Digital Specialist Kathy Woodruff Account Executives Chris Campbell President Sun Central Media Group Chris Sexson HAVEN is published twelve times a year by the Sun Central Media Group. Haven distributes 13,500 copies a month with 7,701 mailed to homes and 5,800 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County. For advertising information please contact: brakoczy@scmginc.com For editorial information please contact: asexson@scmginc.com To submit to our calendar: calendar@scmginc.com Office: 99 Third Street N.W. Winter Haven, Florida 33881 863-533-4183

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Children’s Museum Chosen for a Leafy New Home

Publix Calling: Can We Sell Your Product?

Food Truck Park May Be Rolling In

Decision: Move Monument to Veterans Park

Will the City Launch a Fast Internet Utility?

Kids and parks go together like … well, the Explorations V Children’s Museum and the planned Bonnet Springs Park, apparently. The museum was selected as the park’s “anchor” institution. The museum’s move away from its downtown home is at least two years away. The non-profit board overseeing Bonnet Springs is raising millions of dollars to develop 160 acres west of Kathleen Road and George Jenkins Boulevard, and the museum will also be raising funds for the move.

Coffee roaster Chris McArthur was having no luck working his connections to see if he could get his Patriot Coffee into Publix stores. So he was surprised to get an exploratory call from the supermarket chain. It seems somebody had given their buyer a sample of Chris’ beans, and the buyer wanted to know if Chris was interested in meeting. Um, yes! They met, and bags of Patriot Coffee whole beans will start showing up on shelves at 350 Florida Publix stores this month.

The company that runs the monthly food truck rally in Munn Park has been successful in Lakeland. So they came up with an idea to expand their services here to six days a week. They want to partner with Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency to put a food truck park on a vacant lot next to Mass Market in the Parker Street neighborhood. The CRA would build out the facility, and the food truck company would lease it and bring foot traffic to the neighborhood. The deal is expected to cost $440,000 and should go to the City Commission for approval in July.

When city commissioners decided to move the Confederate monument out of Munn Park in December, they left open the question of where to move it. That got settled in May, when the new commission chose Veterans Park over Roselawn Cemetery. They also decided not to spend tax dollars on the move, so the city has set up a fund and a GoFundMe page that citizens can contribute to. The fundraising goal: $225,000.

The city of Lakeland is taking another look at whether to use 330+ miles of fiber-optic cable to start a high-speed Internet utility. Previous city commissions balked at high risk and start-up costs, and they talked of privatepublic partnerships. Taking the lead on the new effort, Commissioner Justin Troller said it’s clear to him the private companies don’t want to play. The city’s staff is looking for a consultant to build a business plan to determine if an Internet utility makes sense.

New Service: Quick Trips to Key West

So Long, Downtown’s Posto 9

Lover’s Oak Decision Coming Soon

Hotel Will Displace Parking

Building Heights Come Under Scrutiny

Legacy Flights, which operates a charter service at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, came up with an idea to make more use of their 30-seat Saab aircrafts: day trips from Lakeland to Key West. Over Memorial Day, the company started offering weekly trips -- two on Saturdays and one on Sundays. Cost: $199 for Florida residents; $229 for others. For now, passengers go down in the morning and come back the same evening, but the company says overnight trips are coming.

Marco Franca announced audacious plans in the spring of 2016: By Christmas, he would gut a century-old building downtown and convert it into a high-end Brazilian restaurant and event space with a rooftop lounge. Several million dollars and a few delays later, Posto 9 opened to mostly positive reviews. By September, the restaurant filed for bankruptcy in order to reorganize its debt, listing assets of $1.21 million and debts of $4.85 million. The morning of May 9, a bankruptcy judge ordered Posto 9 closed immediately. Days later, passersby could still see tables set for lunches that never got served.

Fans of the massive Lovers Oak at Success Avenue and Lake Morton were relieved when a tree expert examined it with high-tech instruments and declared the tree (actually, it’s three trees intertwined) could be saved with careful pruning. The city had planned to remove it after a branch fell on a car passing underneath last July. But hold on. City commissioners still have to decide whether to fix it or chop it after they get a list of costs early this month.

The people who run the RP Funding Center (formerly The Lakeland Center) had long wanted a second hotel nearby to attract more convention business. Some local investors came through with plans for a Spring Hill Suites in a rarely used corner of the parking lot across Lime Street. But it turns out there were soil issues there. So new plans call for planting the hotel in the parking lot immediately east of the Youkey Theatre. Once construction starts, that parking shifts across Lime Street.

After some city commissioners said they wanted more density around the city center, planners drafted rules allowing taller buildings in some zones. A proposal that would raise some apartment limits from 40 feet to 70 feet met resistance from residents of the Lake Morton and Dixieland neighborhoods. As a result, the city Planning and Zoning Board approved a compromise limit of 55 feet. City commissioners are scheduled to decide whether they want the heights changed on June 18.

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Grab your bike and meet at the Bike Shop in Downtown Winter Haven the 3rd Saturday of every month at 4:30 pm. We will “Slow Roll” through the city of Winter Haven taking a path highlighting cities murals, parks, and new developments. We will then stop mid-roll at Lake Silver to take in the ski show. After the show we will Slow Roll back through town and end at Grove Roots Brewery (located across the street from the Bike Shop).

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LAKELAND TOP 10 2 Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market

Battle of the Badges: LPD vs PCSO

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June 2, 3:45 at Publix Field Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland PD vs PCSO softball game. Stay for trophy presentation, fallen officer tribute and 6pm Flying Tigers Game.

Social Ride June 18, at Bent’s Schwinn. Pedals up at 6:30 so arrive a little earlier. Bring helmet and lights. Ride bicycles from Bents to downtown Lakeland, get a bite to eat and then ride back. Social pace ride.

Every Saturday, 8am-1pm in downtown Lakeland. Fresh food, produce, crafts, plants, music & more.

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9 Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series June 9, 7am at Lake Hollingsworth. First 5k in a series of summer runs. Register at

15,16 & 17 Madagascar Jr. A Musical Adventure June 15, 16 & 17 at Lakeland Community Theatre. www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

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June 22, at Haus 820. Local makers selling from 6-9pm. Food, drinks & music until 11pm.

June 23, 10am-2pm at Sun ‘n Fun. Enjoy a bounce house, fun games for the family and prizes. FREE entry to Aerospace Discovery ALL DAY! www.flysnf.org

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June 23, 6pm at the Polk Museum of Art. Screening begins at 6:30, Q&A to follow. Cash bar. Free to attend. Polkmuseumofart.org

17 Father’s Day June 17, celebrate your Dad or father figure!

Blacklight Slide June 30, 6:30pm at Sun ‘n Fun. Go down slides filled with neon, glow-in-the-dark water. www.flysnf.org/blacklightslide/

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1-23 Nice Work If You Can Get It June 1-23 at Carrollwood Players in Tampa. Set in the 20s, Book by Joe DiPietro & music by George and Ira Gershwin. Carrollwoodplayers.org (813) 265-4000

Beginner Pickling Class + Bloody Mary Bar June 10, 12-2pm at the Urban Canning Co., 1040 4th Street N. St. Pete. Learn how to pickle your own Bloody Mary garnishes; including asparagus, okra, onions, carrots and more & then drink one! $55 Reserve your seat at www.theurbancanningcompany.com

2 Tampa Roller Derby June 2, 5:30pm played at The Wrecking Hall (formerly Downtown Skate) 5313 E. Busch Blvd. Tampa. www.tamparollerderby.com

The Great Father’s Day Race June 17, 7am at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes, Tampa. 5K run/walk the whole family can do together. Benefits the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa. greatfathersdayrace.com/ tampa

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June 6, 11am-2pm at Lykes Gaslight Square Park. Join the food trucks on the first Wednesday of each month.

June 8 - August 4 at the USF Contemporary Art Museum. Seldom seen but important works on display from the permanent collection of the USF CAM. www.usfcam.usf.edu/CAM/ cam_about.html

June 9, 6:30-8pm at Glazer Children’s Museum. Enter through Platform 9 ¾, get sorted, feast on a banquet, toast the evening with a butterbeer. Purchase tickets glazermuseum.org (813) 443-3861

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June 19, meet at Ferg’s Live 490 Channelside Dr., Tampa at 6:30, ride at 7pm. 10 miles/1 hour. Giveaways, drink specials & raffles. Pre-registration encouraged www.bikewalktampabay.org

June 23, 7:30pm at Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. www.livenation.com

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The Little Mermaid June 16-July 29, Goldman Theatre at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. See showtimes & purchase tickets www.orlandoshakes.org (407) 447-1700

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Science Night LIve!

Every Friday from 9am2pm at 614 Main St., Windermere. Choose from some of the best market vendors in Florida.

June 2, 8-11:30pm at the Orlando Science Center. 4 floors of exhibits, adult beverages and so much science! www.osc.org

AC2: An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen

Night Hike at the Zoo!

June 16, 8pm at Dr. Phillips Center. The talk show host and the journalist interview each other with Q & A. VIP available. www.drphillipscenter.org

June 23, 7:30pm at the Central Florida Zoo. Guided flashlight tour of the zoo after dark. Ages 5+ Reservations required. 407.323.4450 x123 www.centralfloridazoo.org

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June 4 & 18, 7-10pm at Barley and Vine Biergarten, 2406 E Washington St. in Orlando. Every other Monday night. barleyandvineorlando.com

June 16, 11am-12:30pm at Peaceful Peacock Orlando, 2500 Curry Ford Rd. 60-Minute Hatha Yoga class, suitable for all levels, surrounded by adoptable dogs ready to cuddle! Purchase tix online $20 https://clients. mindbodyonline.com

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June 23, 7:30pm at the Orlando City Stadium, only home game in June. 655 W Church St. in Orlando. www.orlandocitysc.com

June 30, 8pm at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Hosted by Marc Summers, with audience participation to play nostalgic games alongside you favorite 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars. www.hardrock.com

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In 1817, Karl von Drais, a German baron, invented a horseless carriage that would help him get around faster. The two-wheeled, pedal-less device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground, The machine became known as the “draisine,” and led to the creation of the modern-day bicycle. The term “bicycle” was not introduced until the 1860s, when it was coined in France to describe a new kind of two-wheeler with a mechanical drive. Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who built the first flying airplane, operated a small bike repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. They used their workshop to build the 1903 Wright Flyer. Fred A. Birchmore, 25, circled the globe by bicycle in 1935. The entire trip, through Europe, Asia, and the United States, covered forty thousand miles. He pedaled about 25,000 miles. The rest was traveled by boat. He wore out seven sets of tires. There are over a half billion bicycles in China. Bikes were first brought to China in the late 1800s. About 100 million bicycles are manufactured worldwide each year. Over the past 30 years, bicycle delivery services have developed into an important industry, especially in cities, where the couriers have earned a reputation for their high speed and traffic-weaving skills. Americans use their bicycles for less than one percent of all urban trips. Europeans bike in cities a lot more often—in Italy 5 percent of all trips are on bicycle, 30 percent in the Netherlands, and seven out of eight Dutch people over age 15 have a bike. The Tour de France is one of the most famous bicycle races in the world. Established in 1903, it is considered to be the biggest test of endurance out of all sports. Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX), an extreme style of bicycle track racing, became a sport in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Facts taken from: Bicycle: The History by David Herlihy The World Almanac Book of Records: Firsts, Feats, Facts & Phenomena by Mark Young

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson There are so many great reasons why, and so many options for bikes that there’s no excuse to not be riding this weekend! Whether you buy a new bike from a store here in Lakeland or buy a used one from Play It Again Sports or a garage sale, there are bikes for every budget, every person.

Why should you ride? It’s a workout that you have fun doing! Riding a regular bike trail for an hour will burn almost 300 calories. Not only that, but exercising relieves stress… and anxiety...aerobic activity increases the production of serotonin and dopamine in your brain. Keep moving for 30 minutes or longer, your endorphins will kick into high gear and you’ll feel awesome. You will feel happy! As a bonus, according to a research team based at Princeton University, physical activity reorganizes the brain so that its response to stress is reduced and anxiety is less likely to interfere with normal brain function. By riding a bike and getting your exercise, you’re proactively preparing for a happier tomorrow. Exercise helps boost your immune system, and all of that Vitamin D you’re absorbing, doesn’t hurt either. Taking a spin on your bike for a brief time has been known to relieve creativity blocks, too. Exercise helps you live longer, feel happier, look cool (that goes without saying) so what are you doing this weekend?

Before you ride, be prepared: Wear a helmet! Replace if cracked or over 5 years old. Use lights when riding at night. Have a bell or horn on your bike. Ride on the right side of the road. Pedestrians have the right-of-way. Dress to be visible. Never assume people see you. Have reflectors, especially in the back. When you come to a stop, pull off to the side. Bring plenty of water & wear sunscreen! It’s Florida! Don’t forget a bike lock!

Lakeland has: 311 miles of sidewalks 46 miles of off-road trails 69 miles of bicycle lanes 44 miles of paved shoulder in-street bike facilities 3 miles of share-the-road routes

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The Lake-to-Lake Bicycle Route

covers 20 miles connecting downtown Lakeland and Lakes Parker, Wire, Morton, Hunter, Hollingsworth and John.

The Fort Fraser Trail

is a paved route of 7.75 miles between Lakeland and Bartow. There are picnic tables along the way, so pack a picnic! There are conveniently located restrooms, shade and water fountains along the way, too.

Loyce Harpe Park

has more than 7 miles of off-road trails perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts. The terrain is varied with narrow, rolling and a technical trail. Existing Bike Path Proposed Bike Path

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Kenneth Treister’ s experiential art on display Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery has transformed into an experiential exhibition of changing colors and geometric shapes with the works of world-renowned artist Kenneth Treister, whose paintings of silk evoke emotions and leave lasting impressions on visitors. For Treister, who has spent his life creating as an architect, sculptor, painter, photographer, author, and lecturer, the exhibit is all about the viewers and how they experience the art, he explains. “This is not a show of individual paintings, but rather an exhibit in which the unity of the art creates one expression and attempts to make a strong impression on the viewers,” Treister said. “This isn’t about the artist, the different pieces, or the pieces as a collection of objects. This is about the experience.” The exhibit is open to the public at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H N.E., Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through July 27.

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Instead of individual labels on the paintings, the exhibit includes a single explanation at the front of the gallery to guide its visitors, who are encouraged to first view the paintings from the front center, then move to the left and right to experience changes in colors. “The viewers become dancers,” Treister explained, “and through their movements, they become immersed in the artistic creation.” The inspiration for his exhibit came from nature. “The harmony derived from the continuity of color and light is the beauty we see in beautiful landscapes,” he illustrated. “For example, when you visit Bok Tower Gardens, it’s the totality of the garden – the flowers and the trees, together – that create the beauty you experience.” Treister’s art studio was in Coconut Grove until 2001, when he moved to Winter Haven. He has exhibited his art in galleries and fine art museums around the world, and sculpted Miami

Beach’s world-famous Holocaust Memorial. He received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Institute of Architects Miami and the Miami Center for Architecture and Design. He has also authored a dozen books on art and architecture, and the University of Florida keeps an extensive collection of his photography – nearly 75,000 photos he has captured around the world. Photos that Treister captured at the Miami City Ballet between 1989 and 1995 are also on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. “Polk State College is incredibly honored to have Mr. Treister’s work and thought-provoking exhibit on display,” Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti said. “This is a unique opportunity for our students, faculty, staff, and community members to experience the arts and we could not be more thrilled.”

Q & A With MAKE Plant City Tell me the origin story of Make Plant City, who started it, and how you are associated with Lakeland Creative Makers.

them to know about each other, and to shine light on them for the Plant City community to know they are there. -Victoria

It started with Victoria Saunders and Arley Smude running into Charles Galvin and Rebecca Nipper Galvin at the Lakeland Creative Makers group last summer. Why were we all driving to Lakeland when there are so many creative makers in Plant City? We just needed a platform to connect everyone. The four of us recruited other makers and creative people we knew in Plant City -- Jessie Frier, Mara Latorre, Jess Greenbaum, Kayla Lunsford and the Hollenkamp brothers. From there we planned our first event for September and have been growing since. We were inspired by the Lakeland Creative Makers, and with their blessing, stole as many of their ideas as possible. There are lots of art and maker groups, but what Bump, Becky and Sunny created in Lakeland, was the right model for Plant City:

Why do you think it is important to cultivate the arts in your community?

Give me an overview of your events? Is there a host/ speaker? When and where are they? About how many people usually attend?

Creativity opens pathways for people to make contributions and connections to the community. Putting art at the heart of a community enhances our lives by reminding us that we’re all creative.Victoria

We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm, typically at the Corner Store, but depending on the speaker have also hosted at other places, like The Bing House and Brick City Bricks.

1. Broad in scope to include all types of creatives and makers 2. Informal, no membership fee or obligation 3. Fun and entertaining, all levels and backgrounds enjoy it The support of Lakeland Creative Makers, especially early on, was instrumental. The advice and experience they offered and continue to offer is incredible. What Bump, Becky and Sunny always say couldn’t be more true: it’s all about the people and relationships.-Victoria What were your original goals? Our mission is to inspire and connect artists and makers of the community. There are no shortage of artists, makers and even creative groups in our community, but they mostly exist in silos. We wanted to create a platform for makers and artists to get inspired, collaborate and create, and broadly be a force to grow the creative community of Plant City. There are so many undiscovered creative people, businesses, and artistic nooks of Plant City; we want

Beyond the intangibles, makers and artists provide real economic benefits to a community. Even at our events, we’ve seen jobs created. There’s a growing demand for locally crafted, and the more those artists and makers have exposure, the more there will be in a community. We have leathersmiths, painters, bakers, photographers, fabricators; makers of knives, candles, stained-glass, candy, robots, music, to name a few -- people would rather buy these things from their neighbors, but they have to know that they’re there. -Arley What role does MAKE Plant City have in the roles of its members’ lives? An outlet, networking, new opportunities, etc.? MAKE Plant City is different things to different people. We have anyone from professional artists and makers, to hobbyists, to just curious. It’s designed to be open and interesting to everyone, because who doesn’t find the creative process of designing sets for the world’s largest theme parks interesting? Or Dave Letterfly’s tales of hand painting signs for the circus, and how the business has evolved over 4 decades? Or Starr Creations talk about how they make the trucks for Monster Jam? All right here in Plant City. Beyond the speakers, it’s a place for artists and makers to connect and collaborate. Want to put on an arts and music festival in Plant City? Come to a MAKE event to find musicians and collaborators. Teaching an art class? Come let people know about 23

it. We are a platform and catalyst to launch more creativity in the community.-Victoria

Each event has a keynote speaker. We carefully choose the speakers -- they are the cornerstone of each event. Their stories, struggles, and lessons are what bring people. We also have a showcase artist/maker, announcements for anyone to share an event or project they want to publicize, and most importantly people are just socializing. Typically there are 30-60 people. What are you goals for the future of the group? Our mission is to inspire artists and makers of the community -- to be a platform and catalyst for creativity. All the folks that help organize the events have full-time jobs, we volunteer our time because we think MAKE Plant City can help bring the creativity of our town closer to its potential. The community has responded and we see new faces at every MAKE event. More importantly, we are seeing the broader creative impact from relationships and connections made each month. Whether it’s people collaborating on making a piece of furniture in their garage, organizing an improv group, stand-up comedy night, social painting sessions, or an Art & Music Festival -- there is so much creativity here and when there’s a place to connect and build off each others’ strengths, you start to see the larger shift in the creative culture of the community. -Arley

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Summer Camps at Art Centric Studio It’s almost summertime! Do you know what your kids will be doing? Sleeping in, video games, pool parties, bugging mom–that’s great and all, but what about a creative outlet to get them off the couch and out of your hair? Art Centric Studio has 8, week-long camps over the course of the summer with unique themes. “It’s raising up this community of creatives in a space that they can feel comfortable and safe to create, no matter if they’re 3 or 14,” expressed owner of Art Centric Studio, Becky Yohe. The courses are broken up into age groups: Primary (ages 3-7) and Secondary (ages 7-14). Each camp is Monday through Friday. “The camps are reflective of each other in their formats. Though the themes are different and the projects are different, some of the setup is similar,” Becky explained. Part of this structure includes different creative projects based around the theme, dance parties (a kid favorite according to Becky), and pizza/ free art day on Friday. “The last after lunch period on Friday they get to create with anything we put on the table. We put glitter, stickers, crayons, markers, pastels, watercolors, you name it and it’s on their table.” At the camps, tables are broken down by age with one staff member for each table that will stay at the same table all week, and one lead instructor. “We start off with building sets on the table that they can do. We creatively suggest different things as they all get started,” said Becky. They will do things like trying to build only using yellow, or seeing if they can use every single piece to build something collectively. She also has a book related to each theme that she’ll read to the kids. For instance, books all about dinos and havenmagazines.com

donuts or the book “Pocket Full of Color.”

wooden, blank dollhouses. “They will be doing blueprints and designing the theme for each room and colors that they would use for the exterior,” said Becky.

Besides the pizza and free art day on Friday, campers will get to take home a free-standing grocery bag full of all the projects they’ve done throughout the week. Parents will receive a newsletter on the last day that gives questions they can ask the child about their artwork, vocabulary they went over, books they read, and a summary of what they did during camp.

Each day, they will be working on a different room. They will be doing weaving for rugs, printmaking for wallpaper, and using loose parts and recycled objects for the furniture and people. On Friday, the camp will end 30 minutes early for parents to come to the ‘open house.’

Donuts & Dinos June 4th-8th 10am-1pm SOLD OUT Primary (ages 3-7)

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Already sold out, this camp has a tiny mascot that will be hanging around, a little plastic dino named Dan. This camp will feature printmaking and other hands on activities such making donuts using cut pool noodles and a buildable format with glitter and glue.

Loose Parts July 9th-13th 10am-2pm Secondary (Ages 7-14) Build your own LEGO person! Kids will be able to choose between short or long arms and legs, and will get a body and head, and a 10 x 10 inch base that have been custom cut. Art campers will use ‘loose parts’ to create their LEGO person, giving them hair, a face, and other accessories.

Neon Illusions June 11th-15th 10am-2pm Secondary (Ages 7-14) Kids will enjoy all things neon from permanent markers to neon pastels. Some activities include detailed gridding to make an optical illusion as well as the book “Round Trip” which can be read all the way through one way, turned upside down, and read the other.

Metal & Shine July 16th-20th 10am-1pm SOLD OUT Primary (Ages 3-7) This “robots, glitter, and shimmer” camp was, “created in the hopes of having something that interests both a boy and a girl,” according to Becky.

Clay LAB June 18th-22nd 10am-2pm Secondary (Ages 7-14)

Kitchen Sink July 23rd-27th 10am-2pm Secondary (Ages 7-14)

This hands-on, secondary camp is where kids will make a line relief pencil cup, coil press pot project, and bobblehead pet.

Pocket Full of Color July 30th-Aug. 3rd 10am-1pm Primary (Ages 3-7) This camp is Disney themed, based on a book of the same name. “Pocket Full of Color is the story of the artist who designed It’s a Small World, the Disney ride, and how she saw color and how she used it,” said Becky. The tables will be lined with table cloths of different colors and the projects will be based around those specific color families in order to create a big cooperative art piece. Where did these uniquely creative art camp ideas come from? According to Becky, “This studio is unique in that this is my full-time job. A lot of times, art studios are compiled of people that work full-time and this is their hobby. This is my job. My job is to make them amazing all the time as much as we can because I also have two children. My goal for the summers is always if they end up having to come with me for all 8 weeks, they’re excited to come everyday.” If your little one isn’t quite old enough for art camp just yet, check out the ‘Mommy and me’ classes Art Centric will have every other Saturday throughout the summer. For more information or to sign the kids up for a camp, head over to https://www.artcentricstudio.com, under the ‘Summer Schedule’ tab. Art Centric continually updates their website for classes that have been sold out or are almost full. Happy camping, Lakeland!

DIY Dreamhouse Dollhouse June 25th-29th 10am-1pm Ages 5-9

A mixed media and art journaling camp for the older kids. “We really love art journaling here. It’s a great expressive way of honing in your emotions,” explained Becky.

A brand new camp for art centric this year, this is every little girl’s dream project! At the beginning of the week, campers will be given pre built,

The kids will be making their very own art journals using a variety of materials from scrapbook paper, rubber stamps, ribbon, and more. 24

Art Centric Studio 1035 Florida Ave S #180, Lakeland, FL 33803 (407) 489-0179 https://www.artcentricstudio.com Facebook and Instagram: @ ArtCentricStudio

WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Cafe Zuppina Do you know that feeling you get when your grandma makes you something to eat and you can just taste the love she made it with? Anyone who has dined at Cafe Zuppina does. “Today, one of my customers told me he feels like he’s in his grandmother’s home,” said owner and chef at Cafe Zuppina, Berna Nar, “Every time I check on him, he feels like he needs to finish the plate,” she laughed.

healthier to spend less money on doctors.” She even accommodates guest’s dietary needs and preferences. If you make her aware of a specific allergy or way of eating, whether it be a gluten allergy, vegan, or vegetarian, she will make adjustments around that. Cafe Zuppina has a purposely limited menu. The one page of delicious options mirrors how selective Berna is with her ingredients, only serving the best. The veggies are fresh, the lamb is organic, and fish are wild caught. Check their Facebook page for daily soups and specials as well.

A Turkish restaurant tucked back off Florida Avenue, Cafe Zuppina is a small restaurant with big flavors. The space is intimate, and that’s the way Berna likes it.

Berna offers cooking classes at the cafe for $50 per person. The classes each have a different theme and can have up to 23 people. They are a demonstration and dining experience, so you can watch Berna make a dish, enjoy it, and take home the recipe. They often sell out months in advance, so make reservations ahead of time by visiting the restaurant.

The name Cafe Zuppina is a reflection of that cozy space, meaning “a small cup of soup” according to Berna. Originally from Turkey, Berna brought Cafe Zuppina to Lakeland about 9 years ago. She has lived in Plant City for about 16 years, having owned a restaurant there as well. When she was looking for a space in Lakeland, the small space spoke to her.

For lunch, Berna walked out and sat two absolute pieces of artwork on the table. The Romanian-style Brisket Platter and the Veggie Platter were both colorful composites of flavors I’m sure I’ve never had before.

Adamantly against becoming a commercial restaurant, Berna’s homecooking is made fresh every day with natural, organic ingredients that she sources from local organic grocers and farmers. And with only one helper in the kitchen, Berna takes quality control to a whole new level.

On the brisket platter, which is a best seller along with the chicken kabobs, was brisket, carrot slaw made with yogurt, a bean salad, Romanian-style mushrooms, saffron rice, asparagus, and the vegetable Cafe Zuppina is famous for–Brussels sprouts. Berna’s Brussels could make even the staunchest veggie hater, convert.

The recipes she uses are a mixture of her mother’s and her own. She describes the cuisine as a combination of the Aegean Mediterranean part of Turkey, as well as eastern European influences as her mother was from Romania.

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The standout flavors in Turkish food, and her combination style cuisine specifically, is a lot of vegetables, fresh ingredients, herbs and spices like turmeric, oregano, parsley, and mint.

The Veggie Platter boasted eggplant, potato salad, beans, leeks, celery root, zucchini, a feta roll, couscous with fresh tomatoes and parsley, sautéed kale, Romanian mushrooms, Berna’s hummus made fresh every day, and of course, Brussels sprouts.

Berna focuses heavily on healthier dishes, saying, “People need to eat

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Chuck McDanal Chuck McDanal landed in Polk county over twenty years ago when his then wife of one year decided she wanted to move back home. He had lived in California, New Hampshire, Virginia and Washington D.C., but Florida was foreign land. “I knew nothing about Florida other than old Miami Vice reruns with glasshouses and cigarette boats,” he said.

tested out different shoes from FitNiche to find his favorites for each race. Chuck refined his training strategies time and time again to now trains every day, 60 to 70 miles per week. When does he find the time to balance work, family, and a social life? He wakes up while the rest of us are sleeping. Each morning he sets his alarm for 3:30 am. “There are people who get up, get dressed and get out the door to go run. Then there are people like me who get up, have a cup of coffee, sit there and drink it, be at one with the world and then go run,” he said.

When he arrived things were simpler than he was used to. “Florida was phosphate, citrus, cattle and pick-up trucks,” he said. He moved to Winter Haven for five years, then headed over to Lakeland where he lives currently. He is proud to have seen the county grow up. Not only is Lakeland a city that he considers a pretty cool place to start a family, but it is also a city he explores by foot every single day.

Chuck set what he calls bucket list times for each distance race and has been breaking them ever since. As incredible as it feels to achieve his life goals in running, he’s humbled by the fact that it’s such a personal sport. “It doesn’t really matter how good you are because there’s always somebody who’s way better. You’re just not really competing against other people as much as you are yourself,” he said. He broke a 1:40 in a half marathon at OUC in Orlando. He beat twenty minutes at a 5k in the fall. In December, he even beat a wicked fast six minute mile to hit his goal of starting it with a five.

“Some people run just to cross-train for another sport or because they want to eat another cheeseburger, but running is such a part of the fabric of my life,” he said. “I run because it makes me happy and it brings joy to my life.” He noted that many people who aren’t runners would think that line is absurd, but they don’t yet know it like he does. Chuck wasn’t always a runner. He ran here and there in high school, for training during his time in the Marine Corp., and then a bit to spend time with his father who ran. He was never serious about it until eight years ago when the newest place to run was installed right by his home.

Chuck gives most of his credit to local non-profit, Lakeland Runners Club, which he is on the board of. Formerly President and Vice President, Chuck says this group of over 700 members is a tribe of all different people who have one thing in common. “It’s interesting as a community because we all share a love for running, but it’s not like everybody is the same political party or the same faith or has the same job,” he said. “If there’s a new face there and they’re going the right pace you meet new people and you hear their stories about why they run and where they’re from.”

“When they started pulling out that old railroad bed and putting in the Fort Fraser trail I saw it as a sign and had no excuse,” he said. “I would drive my wife’s car to the top of the hill and then run because I was too lazy to run up the hill.” He claims his only reasoning for taking her car over his was because she had the mom car and he didn’t mind sweating in it on the way home! The race he is most excited to watch newcomers complete now was a feat for him on his first try. He said, “In 2010, I ran the Gasparilla 5k and I wasn’t even sure that I could finish it. I’ve been hooked ever since.” Little did he know, he would end up running race after race and then nine different marathons all over the country. This past March he ran the Myrtle Beach marathon and for the first time he accomplished a major goal by qualifying for the Boston Marathon!

Meeting people and seeing new places are two of his favorite things about the sport. When he travels he checks to see if any races are going on as a way to explore. This year he ran through Switzerland. “Zurich has a midnight race on New Years that, because of where it is on the globe, is the first run on the planet for 2018. We’re running into the dark along this dark river, everyone with headlamps on and all of Zurich is blowing up in fireworks around us,” he said. For Chuck running isn’t just a sport. It’s a way to get from here to there, a way to spark a friendship, a way to sightsee, and a way to stay healthy each day.

It didn’t come easy. He did a two-month experiment to calculate that 1700 calories of clean food was exactly what his body needed plus running each day. He realized that a massage once a month wasn’t a luxury, but a necessity. He saw how yoga and weight training loosen his body and counterbalance the runs. He

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WORDS & PHOTOGRAPH Tara Crutchfield

Lakeland Runners Club Young, old, families, students–people of all walks of life join together for weekly runs with the Lakeland Runners Club. This runners club provides more than just a sense of community to each other, it gives back to the community.

and can attend their monthly meeting at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. The club has weekly runs throughout the week, according to LRC President, Gail Hardy. The runs are all a bit different–track workouts, running trails at Holloway Park, hill workouts, and runs on Saturdays starting at Mitchell’s Coffee House and Black & Brew.

The club started in 1974 as part of the Lakeland YMCA Running Club. In 1990, the group branched off and incorporated as Lakeland Runners Club Inc. LRC is best known for the five racing events they put on throughout the year. The MidFlorida Mayfaire 5k is a popular run, followed by the Watermelon 5k Series which is a 3-race series over the summer in June, July, and August with a goal of beating your previous time each race.

Hardy is enthusiastic about the club’s goals, saying, “We try to keep people involved and keep them running, and healthy. That’s the whole idea is to bring people in to start running.” Hardy has been running for a little over 30 years and got involved with the club when she moved to Lakeland 7 years ago. “That’s the first thing I did was join the running club because I didn’t know anybody. Now I have multiple friends because runners are the friendliest people in the whole world,” she said.

The Aching Quad 4 Race Challenge taking place in September is 4 races in 24 hours with a 5k on that Friday night, 1 mile Saturday morning, 2 miles later in the morning, and another 5k that night. The Lake to Lake 10k in October is the oldest running race in the county, according to LRC member Rob Mason, who’s been with the group since 1977. The Double Down 5k in November is a 5k double loop.

The club has something for everyone from kids to beginners, to training Olympians (there are 2 people training for the Olympics in their club). They offer kid’s and middle school running programs as well as cross-country for kids. Members range from 5 years old to well into their 80’s.

Since its founding, the club has grown year over year, now with over 750 members. Membership is $25 for individuals and $35 for families. Members receive all their posts, a $25 voucher that is good for any of the races, a club shirt,

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Hardy spoke about the future of the Lakeland Runners Club, “We want to grow in membership because I think we offer a lot. The more people that we can get involved, the more I think we can help the community.”

“We actually have training clinics,” said Hardy. “Last year, we started our first beginning running clinic. We thought it would be small, but it had 75 people. This year we have 88 in the beginning running clinic.” There is a fee for the clinic, but participants are trained by a certified coach and get to run free in the Mayfaire 5k.

What about a few tips for novice runners? “Get ready to walk some. Don’t put too high of a goal on yourself initially, just go out there and get used to it,” said Rob Mason.

Giving back to the community is a priority for LRC. “Our club donates scholarships. We give $15,000 worth of scholarships to Polk County students. We try to keep everything in Polk County,” said Hardy. The nonprofit, volunteerbased organization also donates to the YMCA, the arts, and participates in the Rudolph Roundup at Christmas providing presents for children.

Kristi Lawrence, who is on the board of directors and is the race director for the Aching Quad, added, “Start slow, start really slow, just start walking. Walk a block, walk a half a block, do whatever you can. When it gets hard, don’t quit, just stay consistent because it will get easier with time.”

Everyone has different motivations for running, different things they get out of it. According to Hardy, this is hers, “I’m retired now, but my job before was very stressful, so that would help. It makes me feel good. Sometimes people ask me what I’m training for, and I say, “For life,” because I want to be healthy all the way out.”

To sign up for membership with the Lakeland Runners Club, ask questions, or find out more information about their races or weekly runs, visit their website. Lakeland Runners Club http://lakelandrunnersclub.org lakelandrunners@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram @LakelandRunnersClub

“It doesn’t matter how fast you’re going, as long as you’re running,” she said.

WORDS Tara Crutchfield

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

Bent’ s Cycling Driving down Florida Avenue, it’s hard to pass that charming old Schwinn sign outside of Bent’s Cycling without the memories of flying down a hill on my one-speed as a kid and throwing the pedals backwards to do a cool slide at the bottom.

a photo of his father standing with the mayor at the time and a state senator breaking ground on the path. Steve now carries on the family cycling tradition and claims to have 400,000 plus miles under his belt. What trails does Bent enjoy? “We have all different directions of the compass,” he said, adding that he prefers roads less traveled.

Bikes are a generational thing for the Bent family, according to owner Steve Bent. Steve calls Lakeland home. His family moved here from Wisconsin when he was only 6.

He also rides with the Polk Area Bike Association who regularly puts on organized rides. Steve had just gotten back from a trip to a cycling event in Arkansas when we spoke and plans to do a more in the future.

“It goes way back,” Steve said discussing the history of the store. “My great uncle had a sporting goods store in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was selling Schwinn bikes, back at the turn of the century.”

Stop in to Bent’s Cycling for a new bike, a repair, or maybe just to hear a few stories about the Bent family, like his grandfather’s giant Cadillac, his 1939 Indian Traffic Car of which only 13 were ever made and is now in the American Motorcycle Museum, or the 1895 Acme bike that recently came through the shop.

According to Steve, his grandfather worked for Uncle Gordon at the sporting goods store, in the bike division, and took up an interest. Once Steve’s dad, Roland came along, his interest in bikes was piqued as well. “When my dad was 16, he talked his dad into having a bike shop of his own. So, my grandfather found him a garage and he and a buddy started the bike shop,” he said.

I asked Steve Bent, who has spent his whole life in the shop, what his favorite memory was there. “All the people that come in that haven’t ridden a bike for 20 years, 30 years, since they were a kid, and looking around and finding their bike that they like. It’s happened a 1000 times, you know? That’s my favorite time– getting people going on a bike again. Everybody should have a bike, right?”

Once he outgrew his small bike shop operation, Steve’s father became a welder, working in a shipyard, welding subs in WWII in Manitowoc, WI.

Bent’s Cycling 1058 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803 (863) 688-2126 http://www.bentscycling.com Facebook @BentsCycling

He opened Bent’s Schwinn Cyclery there in 1945. Knee pain eventually brought him to Lakeland in search of warmer weather in 1961. Roland started the shop in the same building it’s in today, riding his bike to work for 30 plus years. According to Steve, the space was in poor shape when his dad first acquired it. “I remember it was a beatnik coffee house. Plaster was coming off the ceiling and the walls,” he said. His mother was none too pleased about the state of the building, but, “Turned out, he knew what he was doing. There was a parking lot, that’s what he told me years later.” The freestanding building with a parking lot was something Roland thought he could eventually buy, and he was right. Aside from a neighborhood bike shop, the Bent family made an impact on Lakeland, specifically the pedestrian path around Lake Hollingsworth. According to Steve, his father pushed to have a pedestrian path put there. He talked about

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JUNE CALENDAR 2018 1-3 Military Uniforms From the 20th Century: An Exhibit Remembering our Veterans When: Jun. 01, through Jun. 09 2018 Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. To honor and learn from our veterans, the Lake Wales Museum is currently hosting an exhibit of original uniforms, weaponry, insignia, medals and other objects from military history. “Military Uniforms from the Twentieth Century: An Exhibit Remembering Our Veterans” includes objects on display from the Lake Wales Museum’s permanent collection of military items, pieces on loan from the community, and are interpreted by the museum curator, Bartholomew Delcamp. Some items have never been on display before. Exhibit on display through June 9th.The museum is open free to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday Saturday. “Life Out Loud” Melvin Gallery Spring Art Show When: Jun. 01 through Jun. 09, 2018 Where: Melvin Gallery 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lakelandartguild.com 46th Annual Florida Southern College & Lakeland Art Guild Melvin Gallery Spring Art ShowMay 11 — June 9, 2018, at FSC Melvin GalleryTwo art shows in one: Regional, advanced artists and Emerging, New Artists FSC’s art professor, H. Alexander Rich, Ph.D., is the show’s juror. www.lakelandartguild.org (863) 680-4743 Richard Segalman: Monotypes When: Jun. 01 through Jun. 09, 2018 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org A study collection of Segalman’s work gifted to the museum by the artist. This exhibitions includes paintings, pastels & 24 monotypes. (863) 688-7743 Masters of Spain: Goya & Picasso When: Jun. 01 though Jun. 17, 2018 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Masters of Spain: Goya and Picasso. A rare showcase of work by two of the greatest Spanish painters of all time. This exhibition presents side-by- side the two artists who defined Spanish-made art for nearly 200 years. havenmagazines.com

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Lakeland First Friday: Summer Games When: June 1 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues from 6pm-9pm. The event features a Classy Car Show on Tennessee Ave and a Makers Market on North Kentucky Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about! The Makers Market features local artists, crafters, and other talented folks who make their own goods for sale. We are encouraging our exhibitors to provide a fun “minute to win it” type game at their booths. The Salvation Army–It’s National Donut Day for The Salvation Army, and they will hand out free donuts and water!Downtown offers VALET PARKING! Drop off and pick up at the corner of Lemon and Tennessee.

June First Friday When: Jun. 01, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. Food, music, maker’s market and more! Celebrate downtown Lakeland! Summer Celebration When: Jun. 01, 2018 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Enjoy sunset in the Gardens with live music from AcousticDose at the Blue Palmetto Cafe, dinner specials and family friendly games! Beautiful, Crazy When: Jun. 01 though Jun. 10, 2018 Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre 411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales. http://lwlt.org/ Beautiful, CrazyLWLT Teen TheaterTo woo Alicia, Jim tells her that he is a director and can get her the lead role in an upcoming play. Jim convinces his roommate to stage his “play” in the psychiatric wing of the hospital, where she works as a nurse. When Alicia arrives at the psychiatric ward, Jim tells her that the psychiatric patients are method actors and are all part of the play. Alicia meets her fellow “cast members,” who include a catatonic woman, a pathological liar, a patient with multiple personalities, and an autistic savant. But when a nurse supervisor, a security guard, and the hospital’s regional director arrive, the patients have to play sane and the sane have to play crazy. What ensues is an evening of full-blown madness!Written by J. Patrick Moss produced by arrangement with Big Dog PlaysPerformance (863) 676-1266

Half a Century of Art When: Jun. 01, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Michael Crews Gallery/Lake Wales Arts Council, 1099 Highway 60 E, Lake Wales. http://www.lakewalesartscouncil.org HALF A CENTURY OF ART APRIL 18-JUNE 1MICHAEL CREWS GALLERY Selected art from sculptors George O’Neill Jr. and Peter France spanning over half a century. This exhibit includes works in bronze, marble, steel and wood. No admission charge. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed on weekends. (863) 676-8426 G’s Vintage Market - 1st Anniversary Sale & Celebration When: Jun. 01, 2018 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: G’s Vintage Market 113 E Park Ave, Lake Wales. G’s Vintage Market will be celebrating their One Year Anniversary with a Market wide Sale and Celebration on Friday & Saturday - June 1st & 2nd. Come and enjoy over 9,000 square feet of vintage items, antiques & collectibles. Over 25 vendors displaying all kinds of treasures from the past!

Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place. Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

Free Friday Family Yoga When: Jun. 01, 2018 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Join us Friday afternoons for a one-hour family yoga class! Bond with your little one through movement, music, and meditation as we flow through a fun-packed session of poses, games and more! Practice mindfulness and increase flexibility! Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers!

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ Fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

Members Reception When: Jun. 01, 2018 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://PolkMuseumofArt.org Double Vision: Photocentric Paintings by Richard Heipp Lecture followed by a reception and cash bar. This reception is a complimentary membership benefit. Students with valid ID are

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Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. To honor and learn from our veterans, the Lake Wales Museum is currently hosting an exhibit of original uniforms, weaponry, insignia, medals and other objects from military history. “Military Uniforms from the Twentieth Century: An Exhibit Remembering Our Veterans” includes objects on display from the Lake Wales Museum’s permanent collection of military items, pieces on loan from the community, and are interpreted by the museum curator, Bartholomew Delcamp. Some items have never been on display before. The museum is open free to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday - Saturday. Polk County Entrepreneur Women’s Expo When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. http://www.PC3BWEE.biz Shopping booths, exhibits, fashion, food, travel, health & wellness. Seminars, celebrity guest speakers & entertainment. Celebrate Summer! When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. http://visitcentralflorida.org Summer is here, so let’s celebrate with kidfriendly vendors, food, games, prizes and BOGO tickets!Buy one LEGOLAND Florida or Bok Tower Gardens ticket, and get the 2nd ticket FREE. Offer valid for the first 150 tickets sold. Call 863-420-2586 for more information. FREE ADMISSION Hurricane Expo 2018 When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Auburndale Civic Center, 115 W Park St., Auburndale. City of Auburndale Hurricane Expo. What can you expect during the 2018 hurricane season. Panel discussions, public safety & utility, hurricane proof your house and ask the local experts questions. Richard Segalman: Monotypes When: Jun. 02 through Jun. 09, 2018 Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org A study collection of Segalman’s work gifted to the museum by the artist. This exhibitions includes paintings, pastels & 24 monotypes. (863) 688-7743 Access Art: Special Needs When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Access Art: Special NeedsFacilitator: Tinia ClarkParticipants will create and discuss art with specially trained educator, Tinia Clark. Clark is the Executive Director of Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide awareness for the healing power of the arts through engagement.This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited.

The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. The group meets for the talk and tour at 11:00 am on the 1st Saturday of every month unless it falls on a holiday weekend. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit.Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark at 863-224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com. G’s Vintage Market - 1st Anniversary Sale & Celebration When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: G’s Vintage Market, 113 E Park Ave, Lake Wales. G’s Vintage Market will be celebrating their One Year Anniversary with a Market wide Sale and Celebration on Friday & Saturday - June 1st & 2nd. Come and enjoy over 9,000 square feet of vintage items, antiques & collectibles. Over 25 vendors displaying all kinds of treasures from the past! Yoga for the Lymph System When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga, 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.ioyogastudio.com Jody Reece, YACEP will present Yoga for the Lymph SystemThis workshop will be presented via PowerPoint presentation, lecture, discussion, and a gentle physical yoga (asana and pranayama) practice to stimulate the lymph system. We will define the lymph system, explore

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Battle of the Badges: LPD vs PCSO When: Jun. 02, 2018 | 3:45 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. The return of the most anticipated rematch in Polk County: Battle of the Badges 3. Lakeland Police Department looks to defend their title of Softball Champion against the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Gates will open at 3pm, first pitch for the softball game will be at 3:45pm. Teams will conclude play at 5pm. Following the game will be a trophy presentation, check presentation, a fallen officer tribute, leading up to the 6pm Flying Tigers game. Flying Tigers players and coaches will be wearing specialty designed jerseys representing both LPD and PCSO uniforms. The 28 game worn jerseys will be available for purchase for $100. Jerseys will be game worn and autographed by the Flying Tigers player or coach following the game. Proceeds from the jersey raffle will benefit the corresponding foundations of the LPD and PCSO

4-10 Lakeland Runners Club Monday Night Track When: Jun. 04, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Lakeland Senior High School, 726 Hollingsworth Rd, Lakeland. http://lakelandrunnersclub.org Monday Track happens every Monday night starting 6pm.This is open to the general public to help runners from newbies to experts with their speed and turnover. Running coaches will be on site to help and guide with the workout.

Polk County Entrepreneur Women’s Expo When: Jun. 03, 2018 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. http://www.PC3BWEE.biz Shopping booths, exhibits, fashion, food, travel, health & wellness. Seminars, celebrity guest speakers & entertainment.

Trivia Night at Cob & Pen When: Jun. 04, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Cob & Pen, 1221 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland. Thinking & Drinking. Nacho Average Trivia Night at Cob & Pen!Join Brent Laponsey (who has been stumping Lakelanders for over 2

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New Business 101 When: Jun. 07, 2018 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, 35 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. http://business.lakelandchamber.com New Business 101The Lakeland Chamber is in search of new or existing businesses in the greater Lakeland area to attend our complimentary New Business 101 Program. This program is offered free of charge will begin Wednesday, May 30, 2018 and will take place each Thursday after through June 21, 2018. This program will assist new business owners in preparing their businesses for their grand openings. You’re invited to attend the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce’s New Business 101 program. To secure your place, please click here. The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will host four sessions that will help businesses finalize their business plans and gain valuable information from city and county ombudsmen, bank officials, marketing professionals and local business mentors before opening their doors. All new businesses that complete the courses will receive a complimentary 6 month chamber membership, as well as a SCORE mentor to assist them in their business venture. The course will also help new applicants by feeding them in to the chamber programs that will most benefit their prospective business. To learn more about New Business 101 click here or contact Darla Sechrest Pettaway at (863) 688-8551, Ext. 228, or dsechrest@lakelandchamber.com

Skate & Donate When: Jun. 07, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Skate World Lakeland, 911 North Lake Parker Avenue, Lakeland. http://www.pheelgoodfoundation.com What: SKATE & DONATE Community Roller Skating Event benefits the nonprofit organization, the PHEEL GOOD FoundationWhere: Skate World - 911 N Lake Parker Avenue - Lakeland, FL 33801When: Thursday, June 7thTime: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Tickets are $3 at the door and skate rental is also available for $3 www.pheelgoodfoundation.com Haines City Theatre Board of Directors Annual Public Meeting When: Jun. 07, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: Haines City Theatre, 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. The Haines City Theatre Board of Directors announces that their annual public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the theatre. The theatre is located at 303 Ledwith Ave. in Haines City. This is an open meeting and anyone may attend. You may contact the theatre at 863-421-1893 for more information or check out our website www.hainescitytheatre.com or facebook page.

Lifestyle for a Healthier You When: Jun. 07, 2018 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve, 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. http://polkfcs.eventbrite.com Register online.

Point of View Gallery Talk When: Jun. 08, 2018 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Point of View Gallery talks every second Friday of the month at noon. This month, artist and educator, Beth Ford, will guide us through Richard Segalman’s Monotypes. Space is limited. Please register online.

Swan City Skate Night Fundraiser When: Jun. 07, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Skate World Lakeland 911 North Lake Parker Avenue, Lakeland. Meet your favorite derby girls on the rink at this kid-friendly event! Show us your moves as we skate, dance, play games, and more. If you have your own skates, bring them! Otherwise, just bring your pretty little self and some friends because you can rent skates for $3 a person. Admission price is just $3 and part of the proceeds go to helping Swan City Roller Derby find a home venue! So if you’re tired of driving out of town to watch our games and want to TOM

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Saturday Afternoon Family Movies When: Jun. 09, 2018 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. A WRINKLE IN TIME (PG)

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Ashley Liberty & Daniel Strange When: Jun. 09, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Violinist, Ashley Liberty and pianist, Daniel Strange will perform an entire program of smokin’ fast, exciting, foot-stomping music in their show Hot Fiddle! Daniel’s unique arrangements and compositions will have you clapping your hands and sitting on the edge of your seat. The duo also includes Vivaldi’s famous ‘Summer’ movement from the Four Seasons and for a cool-down moment, a gorgeous arrangement of ‘Shower the People’ by James Taylor. Violinist, Ashley Liberty and pianist, Daniel Strange have been performing together professionally since their marriage in 2007. Read more about Ashley and Daniel at their websites: www.ashleyliberty.com and www.danielstrangemusic.com $30

Treasure Hunt Downtown Winter Haven When: Jun. 09, 2018 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Winter Haven. http://www.mainstreetwh.com Main Street Winter Haven in partnership with our downtown business present our annual FREE Treasure Hunt Downtown. All you need to do is register for the free map, children under 12 years of age please. Check in grab your map any time from 11 AM — 12 PM inside covered breezeway of the Chamber of Commerce (located at 401 Ave. B NW, Winter Haven FL 3881) and get started with your adventure! Participating downtown businesses will hide a LEGO minifigure. Once you have spotted the figure the business will mark your map, after all stops have been completed head back to the chamber. Turn in your map to be entered into the drawing for one of eight prizes, the GRAND PRIZE is Four LEGOLAND TICKETS !! You Must be present to win. If you have any questions please give us a call at 863.295.9422You must reserve one map per child in advance to participate. All children participating in the event must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Revolution: A Tribute to 1968 When: Jun. 09, 2018 | 8-11 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B, 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com David Brimer and his gang of rock and roll revelers will take you on a sonic trip back to the summer of ‘68. You do NOT want to miss this special show featuring the very best music from 50 years ago. Purchase tickets online.

Paws to Read When: Jun. 09, 2018 | 12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Read to therapy dogs and improve your reading skills! Our furry friends from Paws for Friendship Inc. are safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental reading buddies. This event is free and registration is not required. For more info, contact Monica Fisher at (863) 834-4274 or monica.fisher@lakelandgov.net.

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11-17 Flying Tigers 2018 Baseball Camp When: Jun. 11 through Jun. 13, 2018 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t570 What: Learn baseball fundamentals and sharpen skills with Lakeland Flying Tigers Manager Mike Rabelo and Flying Tigers players! When: Monday, June 11 — Wednesday, June 139:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33805Price: $109Camp Includes: 2018 Camp T-shirt, lunch each day at camp, and one child’s ticket to a Lakeland Flying Tigers home game. (863) 686-8075 Bark in the Park When: Jun. 11, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. Join the Lakeland Flying Tigers for Bark in the Park. Bring your furry best friend out for a night of baseball! Enjoy $1 hotdogs as well! Gates open at 5:30pm, first pitch at 6:30pm.Dog Parade: Please be outside the first base dugout at 6pm if you would like to participate. Ticket Price: Advanced Ticket Price $6 Day of game $9 Pooch pass $1 Call 863-413-4140 Lakeland Runners Club Monday Night Track When: Jun. 11, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Lakeland Senior High School, 726 Hollingsworth Rd, Lakeland. http://lakelandrunnersclub.org Monday Track happens every Monday night starting 6pm.This is open to the general public to help runners from newbies to experts with their speed and turnover. Running coaches will be on site to help and guide with the workout.

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Miss Polk Gay Pride & Miss Polk Gay Pride Newcomer When: Jun. 11, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: Masons Live, 5501 Florida Ave S, Lakeland. http://www.masonslive.com/ Miss Polk Gay Pride 2018 Pageant honoring the very beautiful Nicole T. LaneMiss Polk Gay Pride Newcomer 2018 Pageant honoring the very beautiful Vanessa Vanjie MateoMasons Live on Monday, June 11, 2018. Doors open at 7pm. Pageant starts at 8pm. Running Injuries and Prevention Seminar When: Jun. 12, 2018 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Play It Again Sports, 621 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Featuring guest speaker, local sports medicine physician, Michelle Henne from Releve Sports Medicine. Space is limited, please RSVP to (863) 401-4401 Open to the public for runners of all ages and skill levels. Light refreshments served. Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally When: Jun. 14, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. Join us for the Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally on the second Thursday of the month in Munn Park Historic District from 6-9pm! Hearing Loss Chapter Meeting When: Jun. 14, 2018 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. http://www.hla-lakeland.org Monthly chapter meeting of the Hearing Loss Association - Lakeland Chapter. We will often have presentations by hearing loss professionals, potlucks, holiday dinners, general chat, games, etc. The purpose of these meetings is to bring together folks who have hearing loss and want to learn more about how to better manage their hearing loss. We talk about our advocacy programs and services. Meeting are looped and captioned. Meeting days are the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm More information on our website: www.hla-lakeland.org Classic Albums Live Presents: Queen-A Night at the Opera When: Jun. 14, 2018 | 8 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://rpfundingcenter.com

A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 21 November 1975 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release. The worldwide sales for the album are over six million copies. It also produced the band’s most successful single in the UK, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which became their first UK number one and one of the best-selling singles in both the UK and the world.

http://www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com JUNE 15-17, 2018Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film. Join ALex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plottong penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. With an upbeat score, Madagascar Jr, will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move it, Move it!” (863) 603-7529 Dan Signor When: Jun. 15, 2018 | 8-11 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B, 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com Lkld Live is excited to welcome back Dan Signor for a special night of original music. Come and enjoy one of the best live entertainers around.

Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh When: Jun. 15, 2018 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Join our Creative Yoga class every third Friday for a truly inspirational experience. Dedicated yoga practitioner Michelle Pugh will guide you through an hour long hatha-based class that will end with a meditation focused on our current exhibition.Our classes are a community format so that all ages, sizes, and levels of experience will feel comfortable. Practice will vary to increase diversity in your practice. Modifications are always offered. Please arrive early as space is limited and bring your own mat and blanket if possible. Cost: $10 Non-members / $5 Members If you have any questions, please call Membership Manager, Diana Smith, at 863.688.7743 x 249.

Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place. Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

Free Friday Family Yoga When: Jun. 15, 2018 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Join us Friday afternoons for a one-hour family yoga class! Bond with your little one through movement, music, and meditation as we flow through a fun-packed session of poses, games and more! Practice mindfulness and increase flexibility! Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers!

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ Fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. Book Store 1/2 Price Sale When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Store, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Madagascar Jr. A Musical Adventure When: Jun. 15 through Jun. 17, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland.

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Docent-Led Tours When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Free for everyone. Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of our passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as we bring people and art together. Registration is not necessary but appreciated. Space is limited. Oil Painting Workshop When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 1 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales. Oil Painting Workshop at the Lake Wales Public Library The Lake Wales Public Library’s Lifelong Learning series will introduce adults to the art of oil painting. Highlands County artist and teacher, Nancy Adams will provide a three-hour workshop at the Lake Wales Public Library, beginning at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 16 in the library’s Schoenoff Meeting Room. All materials will be provided, and each registered student will complete a painting in the three-hour workshop. Participants will create a painting of one of Florida’s great birds, the heron. Registration is required, and the class is limited to ten students. A $10 materials fee is due at the time of registration. The materials fee is nonrefundable as of June 11 due to the preparation of supplies and the canvas. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. Ms. Adams requires no prior experience to attend her workshop. The Lake Wales Public Library’s Lifelong Learning classes are made possible by the generous support of Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation and the Jahna Foundation. For details call 678-4005, or email l ibrary@cityoflakewales.com.

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Cypress Gardens Free Ski Show When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 5-7 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven. FREE WATER SKI SHOW 199 Lake Silver Dr NE WH, FL 33881 Concession available Bring blanket or chair for seating. Slow Roll & Ski Show When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: The Bike Shop, 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. http://www.facebook.com/slowrollskishow/ What is a Slow roll? Slow Roll will meet at the Bike Shop in Downtown Winter Haven the 3rd Saturday of every month at 5 pm. We will “Slow Roll” through the city of Winter Haven taking a path highlighting cities murals, parks, and new developments. We will then stop mid-roll at Lake Silver to take in the ski show. After the show we will Slow Roll back through town and end at Grove Roots Brewery (located across the street from the Bike Shop).Find more info on Facebook at www.facebook.com/slowrollskishow/ Daddy Daughter Dance When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 5-7 p.m. Where: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. Make your Fairy tails come true with Princess Tiana & her bayou friends at the 2018 Daddy Daughter Dance. This semi formal dinner & dancing affair is a perfect Daddy/Daughter date. Tickets will go on sale May 14th. You can purchase them from the Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (863) 291-5675 or from the Chain O’ Lakes Complex (863) 291-5656. They are $15 for Kings & $10 for princesses. The tickets will not be available for purchase before May 14th. NAACP Lake Wales Branch 5109 Presents the 45th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140 Ashton Club Dr., Lake Wales. Keynote speaker is Adora Obi Nweze, President, Florida State Conference. For more info or to purchase tickets: Wanda Howard (863) 6049303 or William Moure (863) 398-9660 or Sandy Odom (863) 651-6022. Ramblin’ Rose Trio: Music Bouquet When: Jun. 16, 2018 | 8 p.m. Where: P & J’s Recreation, 33 S Scenic Hwy, Frostproof. Father’s Day When: Jun. 17, 2018 | 12 a.m. Where:

18-24 Vacation Bible School When: Jun. 18 through Jun. 22, 2018 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: First Baptist Church of Winter Haven, 198 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. http://www.firstwinterhaven.org Vacation Bible School (VBS) at First Baptist Church of Winter Haven June 18th - 22nd (9 AM to 12:30 PM)Children who have completed grades Kindergarten through 6th grade198 W. Central Ave.863-294-4133 www.firstwinterhaven.org Chow Down in Lake Wales When: Jun. 18, 2018 | 5-9 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo, 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales. Every 3rd Monday of the month. Bring your appetite - lawn chair - sit back and relex - enjoy gourmet food!!AT Lake Wailes Park.....Windows open from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lakeland Runners Club Monday Night Track When: Jun. 18, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Lakeland Senior High School, 726 Hollingsworth Rd, Lakeland. http://lakelandrunnersclub.org Monday Track happens every Monday night starting 6pm.This is open to the general public to help runners from newbies to experts with their speed and turnover. Running coaches will be on site to help and guide with the workout. June Social Ride When: Jun. 18, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Bent’s Schwinn Cycling, 1058 Florida Ave S, Lakeland. http://www.bicyclinginlakeland.org Pedals up at 6:30 so arrive a little earlier. Don’t forget your helmet and lights. Ride bicycles from Bents to downtown Lakeland, get a bite to eat and then ride back. Social pace ride, Gardening & Landscape Class: Shade Gardening When: Jun. 19, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com Presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardeners, hosted at the Winter Haven Public Library. Register online. (863) 519-1041

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SPCA Nod to Nonprofits Tour Series When: Jun. 21, 2018 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: SPCA, 5850 Brannen Rd S, Lakeland. https://www.spcaflorida.org/# Join us at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, to learn more about SPCA Florida. RSVP online. (863)646-7722 Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Jun. 21, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Family Fundamentals, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 2nd Floor, Lakeland. Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride. The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. Get more details about volunteering https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Free Friday Family Yoga When: Jun. 22, 2018 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Join us Friday afternoons for a one-hour family yoga class! Bond with your little one through movement, music, and meditation as we flow through a fun-packed session of poses, games and more! Practice mindfulness and increase flexibility! Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers! Haus Mrkt When: Jun. 22, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Haus 820, 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. https://haus820.com/hausmrkt-about/ The market will be open from 6-9 pm for shopping and the food, drinks and live music will continue until 11:00 pm. This is the link for more information if that’s helpful. https://haus820.com/hausmrkt-about/ Southern Regional Show Ski Tournament When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven. Southern Regional Show Ski Tournament on Saturday 6/23 and Sunday 6/24. Five teams will compete against each other as well as individual competitions. Saturday from 8-5pm and Sunday 9-2pm on Lake Silver. Fun filled weekend of water skiing. Concessions available. Bring blanket or chair for seating. Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by havenmagazines.com

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Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. Join us for our monthly film screening series featuring the best in internationally-renowned independent and arts-related movies- The Art of Film.The Art of Film presents a forum for appreciating movies as an art form. With audience Q&A and talk back sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm Introduction and Screening at 6:30 pmThe Art of Film is free to attend. Cash bar available. Organized by: William Allen, Associate Professor of Digital Media, Florida Southern College Matthew Herbertz, Assistant Professor of Communication, Florida Southern College Registration not necessary but appreciated. Please complete this form to register. Registration not necessary but appreciated. Register online: polkmuseumofart.org/events.

Lake Wales Farmer’s Market When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place, 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. In historic downtown Lake Wales. Fly Into Summer When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. http://www.flysnf.org Fly Into Summer will be a day long summer festival on June 23rd from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, centered around aviation for a target age range of five to twelve year olds. It will kick off the summer for these kids and allow them to peek inside the industry of aviation while engaging them in fun summer activities. Activities include a bounce house, fun games for the family and prizes. Lunch will be available for a cost. A Gelati Joe’s Italian ice cart will also be there for the kids to cool off after lunch! FREE entry to Aerospace Discovery ALL DAY!863-904-6833

Ramblin’ Rose Trio: Music Bouquet When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 7-11 p.m. Where: Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern, 1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park. Southern Regional Show Ski Tournament When: Jun. 24, 2018 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven. Southern Regional Show Ski Tournament on Saturday 6/23 and Sunday 6/24. Five teams will compete against each other as well as individual competitions. Saturday from 8-5pm and Sunday 9-2pm on Lake Silver. Fun filled weekend of water skiing. Concessions available. Bring blanket or chair for seating. Lakeland Runners Club Monday Night Track When: Jun. 25, 2018 | 6 p.m.

The Von Wagner Code When: Jun. 23 through Sept. 16, 2018 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org A unique Polk Museum of Art curated exhibition inspired by the rediscovery of a damaged, longlost painting on the Florida Southern College campus and the exciting search for answers about its origins. Exhibit runs June 23-Sept. 16 (863) 688-7743

25-30 Where: Lakeland Senior High School, 726 Hollingsworth Rd, Lakeland. http://lakelandrunnersclub.org Monday Track happens every Monday night starting 6pm.This is open to the general public to help runners from newbies to experts with their speed and turnover. Running coaches will be on site to help and guide with the workout.

Saturday Afternoon Family Movies When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. LEGO DC SUPER HEROES: THE FLASH (NR)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training When: Jun. 26, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: BBBS Office, 1231 Orange St., Lakeland. Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride. The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. Get more details about volunteering

Lake Wales Classic Car Show When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place, 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. Lake Wales Downtown Food Truck Rally When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place, 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. The Art of Film When: Jun. 23, 2018 | 6 p.m. 42

https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Preliminary #1 Miss Florida 2017 When: Jun. 26, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. https://www.missflorida.org/ http://rpfundingcenter.com Eating Better for Less When: Jun. 27, 2018 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Carrington Place Community Room, 1411 Kettles Ave., Lakeland. http://polkfcs.eventbrite.com Register online. Preliminary #2 Miss Florida 2016 When: Jun. 27, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. https://www.missflorida.org/ http://rpfundingcenter.com Guest Bartender Bash When: Jun. 28, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Venue 650, 650 6th St. SW, Winter Haven. http://ccbgc.com/ This year, we’re excited to make merry, raise funds and celebrate our supporters in Venue 650 — Winter Haven’s newest event space and our gracious presenting sponsor. Once again, our fantastic celebrity bartenders will be offering innovative cocktails and exciting raffle items as popular local restaurants provide outstanding food and desserts. Bartender Bash allows the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club to be open during the summer months. It’s a critical time, when kids are out of school and most vulnerable. Most of them would often be without adult love and supervision. And, if not for the clubs, they miss out on expanding learning opportunities that could prevent them from falling behind. Preliminary #3 Miss Florida 2016 When: Jun. 28, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. https://www.missflorida.org/ http://rpfundingcenter.com Michael LuBeck on “Mayhem in the AM” When: Jun. 29, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: 96.7 FM. Michael LuBeck will be live on 96.7 FM “Mayhem in the AM” in Lakeland at 8 am. Free Friday Family Yoga When: Jun. 29, 2018 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Join us Friday afternoons for a one-hour family yoga class! Bond with your little one through movement, music, and meditation as we flow through a fun-packed session of poses, games and more!Practice mindfulness and increase flexibility! Boost focus with mediation and mandala coloring! Suitable for toddlers and their caregivers! Preliminary #1 Miss Florida Outstanding Teen Pageant

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Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Jun. 30, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place. Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

Saturday Mornings at Hammock Hollow When: Jul. 07, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Spend the morning learning about native Florida plants, wildlife and more surrounded by the beauty of Florida’s best garden for children. Each week, kids can learn more about the world around them at the Discovery Cart and express their creativity with a special art project at Doodle Bug Art Place. Activities are included in general admission, free for members.

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Jun. 30, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ Fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: Jul. 07, 2018 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ Fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.

Blacklight Slide When: Jun. 30, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. http://www.flysnf.org/blacklightslide/ Blacklight Slide‚ is an incredible experience unlike any other. This night event, is focused on UV Neon Glowing fun brings you and your loved ones together for the best night of your lives! At the Blacklight Slide you get the chance to go down slides filled with Neon Glow-in-theDark water, assuring you and your friends that you will Get Glowed! During this insanely fun event is a celebration with the best music from the top DJs in the country. You’ll get to dance, play, and have the time of your life. When the Blacklight Slide is over and you’re glowing with excitement, we know for a fact that you’ll be counting down the days until the next one. Register online. Miss Florida 2018 Finals When: Jun. 30, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. https://www.missflorida.org/ http://rpfundingcenter.com

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313 SUMMER SQUALL RD................. DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018.....$122,500 404 SEATTLE SLEW DR.................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018.....$122,500 1418 SOLANA CIR.............................. DAVENPORT... 4/24/2018..... $143,100 610 BELVOIR DR................................ DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018.....$147,000 3750 DARTFORD DR......................... DAVENPORT....4/23/2018.... $155,000 46 CEDAR DR.................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018.... $155,000 11 SPRUCE CT..................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018....$168,000 112 WINDWARD WAY......................... DAVENPORT.... 4/14/2018.... $168,500 177 TORTUGA CT.............................. DAVENPORT....4/23/2018..... $181,500 273 ASHFORD DR.............................. DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018.... $182,000 2720 BELLA VISTA DR....................... DAVENPORT.....4/17/2018.... $185,000 518 LADY DIANA DR.......................... DAVENPORT... 4/24/2018....$190,000 126 SUNSET VIEW DR........................ DAVENPORT... 4/24/2018.....$192,500 661 HIGHLAND MEADOWS ST......... DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018.... $193,000 302 MONTANA AVE.......................... DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018.... $195,000 248 DELANCEY DR........................... DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018.....$197,000 501 HANGING MOSS RD................... DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018...$200,000 342 SALAMANCA RD........................ DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018...$208,000 449 JAYBEE AVE................................ DAVENPORT.... 4/19/2018... $208,900 504 PINE LAKE VIEW DR................... DAVENPORT... 4/24/2018.... $215,000 156 AFRICAN DAISY CT..................... DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018.... $215,000 319 SAVANNAH PRESERVE LOOP.... DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018.... $215,000 428 VISTA OAKS WAY....................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018... $220,000 315 AYLESBURY LN............................ DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018....$220,500 209 HAMLET RD............................... DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018....$222,000 5425 E LOMA VISTA DR.................... DAVENPORT.....4/17/2018....$225,000 152 BELLA DR..................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018.... $227,000 123 BELLA DR..................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018.... $227,000 460 PONTEVEDRA RD..................... DAVENPORT.... 4/19/2018.... $227,800 209 FLATWOODS LOOP................... DAVENPORT.....4/17/2018....$229,800 637 BALLYSHANNON DR.................. DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $240,000 128 SALAMANCA RD......................... DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $244,900 208 WHIRLAWAY DR........................ DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018.... $256,700 131 BELLA DR...................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018....$259,000 2645 SAND HILL POINT CIR............. DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018... $260,000 129 WHIRLAWAY DR......................... DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018....$265,800 3045 BROOK STONE TER................. DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $280,000 621 CANTABRIA DR........................... DAVENPORT....4/25/2018... $284,800 632 CANTABRIA DR.......................... DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $290,900 3703 CORTLAND DR........................ DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018....$295,000 2109 LAKE SIDE AVE.......................... DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018....$336,500 3602 CORTLAND DR........................ DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018....$352,000 5569 MISTY OAK CIR........................ DAVENPORT... 4/28/2018.... $422,700 512 SARDINIA CIR.............................. DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018....$429,900 245 BRUNSWICK DR......................... DAVENPORT.... 4/12/2018....$645,700 308 LIBERTY BLVD............................ DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018..$1,238,200 1737 ROYAL RIDGE DR...................... DAVENPORT....4/23/2018..... $150,100 210 PICCOLO WAY............................ DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018..... $177,000 107 HAMMOCK CT............................ DAVENPORT.....4/17/2018...$200,000

AUBURNDALE

322 LAKE MARIANA PL.................. AUBURNDALE.....4/17/2018...... $77,000 3057 LANTANA CIR........................ AUBURNDALE... 4/24/2018...... $81,800 211 NOXON ST................................. AUBURNDALE.... 4/16/2018..... $95,000 217 E LAKE AVE............................... AUBURNDALE.... 4/10/2018.....$107,000 3014 LANTANA RD......................... AUBURNDALE....4/23/2018.... $150,000 161 REBECCA LN B.......................... AUBURNDALE....4/23/2018....$160,000 223 PINEHURST DR........................ AUBURNDALE.... 4/19/2018.... $164,500 596 BERKLEY POINTE DR.............. AUBURNDALE.... 4/13/2018.... $173,000 2000 KENNWOOD GROVE LN..... AUBURNDALE.... 4/13/2018..... $187,500 3301 HURST RD.............................. AUBURNDALE.....4/17/2018...$200,000 1886 VAN ALLEN LOOP.................. AUBURNDALE... 4/24/2018.... $201,000 1723 WOOD PATH.......................... AUBURNDALE.... 4/16/2018... $202,000 410 ORANGE ST............................. AUBURNDALE.... 4/18/2018... $205,000 374 PINE SHADOW LN................... AUBURNDALE.... 4/12/2018..... $217,000 135 COSTA LOOP............................ AUBURNDALE.... 4/12/2018....$255,000 114 SAPPHIRE CT............................ AUBURNDALE.... 4/12/2018....$265,000 2120 KIRKLAND LAKE DR.............. AUBURNDALE.... 4/12/2018.... $267,000 2101 KIRKLAND LAKE DR............... AUBURNDALE... 4/24/2018... $285,000

BARTOW 2055 FLORAL AVE 174............................. BARTOW ...4/23/2018......$76,000 6700 PATRICIA DR.................................. BARTOW ...4/23/2018..... $85,000 4590 WESTON RD.................................. BARTOW .. 4/24/2018....$103,000 889 KATHY RD........................................ BARTOW .. 4/20/2018.....$129,900 4045 STATE ROAD 60............................. BARTOW ... 4/13/2018.....$133,900 396 80 FOOT RD..................................... BARTOW .. 4/26/2018....$140,000 1813 JAMES TOWNE LN........................... BARTOW ... 4/10/2018......$141,700 915 BEAR CREEK DR................................ BARTOW ... 4/18/2018.... $175,000 3103 MEADOW LN.................................. BARTOW ....4/17/2018.... $183,000 1690 LAUREL OAKS DR........................... BARTOW .... 4/11/2018.....$187,000 1545 LAKESIDE DR.................................. BARTOW .. 4/20/2018.... $193,000 2220 TALL GRASS AVE............................ BARTOW ... 4/18/2018.... $198,500 606 LYLE PKWY....................................... BARTOW ... 4/13/2018... $220,000 4230 ROBERTA DR.................................. BARTOW .. 4/20/2018.... $227,000 1210 E GEORGIA ST.................................. BARTOW ... 4/13/2018... $230,000 1800 WARDLAW DR................................ BARTOW ... 4/27/2018...$500,000 5161 RIFLE RANGE RD.............................. BARTOW ...4/25/2018....$235,000

DAVENPORT 2005 HORSESHOE CREEK RD......... DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018....$105,000 227 CALABRIA AVE........................... DAVENPORT.... 4/12/2018.....$107,500 25 CEDAR DR..................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018....$108,000 437 SEATTLE SLEW DR..................... DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018.....$122,500 243 WHIRLAWAY DR......................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018.....$122,500

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EAGLE LAKE

4716 US HIGHWAY 17 92....................HAINES CITY.....4/17/2018.......$81,300 114 VICTORIA DR...............................HAINES CITY.... 4/13/2018..... $95,000 281 MAIN ST.......................................HAINES CITY.... 4/13/2018......$95,300 524 MONTICELLI DR.........................HAINES CITY... 4/24/2018....$104,000 520 MONTICELLI DR.........................HAINES CITY... 4/24/2018....$104,000 811 AVENUE A....................................HAINES CITY.... 4/10/2018....$108,800 515 SWEETWATER WAY....................HAINES CITY....4/23/2018.... $138,000 618 ASTOR DR...................................HAINES CITY.... 4/13/2018.... $164,900 2980 KOKOMO LOOP......................HAINES CITY... 4/20/2018.... $175,000 38 GRENEWOOD LN.........................HAINES CITY.... 4/12/2018.... $175,000 843 SHEEN CIR..................................HAINES CITY.... 4/10/2018.... $185,000 2691 SANDERLING ST.......................HAINES CITY..... 4/11/2018..... $187,200 134 SANDESTIN DR...........................HAINES CITY... 4/20/2018.... $190,500 262 SANDESTIN DR...........................HAINES CITY... 4/20/2018.....$190,700 2031 NIGHTHAWK DR.......................HAINES CITY.... 4/18/2018..... $191,500 839 SHEEN CIR..................................HAINES CITY..... 4/11/2018...$200,000 8043 LAKE LOWERY RD...................HAINES CITY....4/25/2018.... $214,000 1500 WOODLARK DR.......................HAINES CITY.....4/17/2018.....$215,200 137 SANDESTIN DR............................HAINES CITY....4/23/2018....$220,800 2292 MALLORY CIR...........................HAINES CITY.... 4/13/2018.....$221,000 2818 KOKOMO LOOP.......................HAINES CITY.... 4/16/2018....$229,000 806 SHEEN CIR..................................HAINES CITY....4/23/2018....$239,000 11 EDWARDS SHORES.......................HAINES CITY.... 4/19/2018... $250,000 8 COVENTRY DR...............................HAINES CITY.... 4/12/2018... $289,000 6 EDWARDS SHORES........................HAINES CITY... 4/24/2018...$405,000 736 MORRISON RANCH RD.............HAINES CITY.... 4/10/2018...$444,000 194 KENNY BLVD...............................HAINES CITY.....4/17/2018....$578,000 5100 E JOHNSON AVE.......................HAINES CITY.......5/1/2018... $750,000 5100 E JOHNSON AVE.......................HAINES CITY.......5/1/2018... $750,000 669 MEADOW POINTE DR...............HAINES CITY.....4/17/2018..$1,592,300 172 MINNIEHAHA CIR........................HAINES CITY.....4/17/2018.... $210,000 507 PINELOCH DR............................HAINES CITY.....4/17/2018....$270,000

630 LAKESIDE TER............................. EAGLE LAKE.... 4/16/2018....$105,000 995 THOMAS RD............................... EAGLE LAKE.... 4/18/2018.....$187,000

LAKE WALES

FORT MEADE

667 LORRAINE CIR............................ LAKE WALES..... 4/11/2018......$78,000 908 COHASSETT AVE....................... LAKE WALES.... 4/18/2018..... $83,000 8212 DOG YARD RD........................... LAKE WALES..... 4/11/2018......$83,500 125 LA CASA BLDG 6......................... LAKE WALES.... 4/16/2018......$89,900 652 BEVERLY DR............................... LAKE WALES.... 4/13/2018..... $94,000 707 GREENBROUGH DR................... LAKE WALES....4/23/2018..... $95,000 93 ROSALIE OAKS BLVD................... LAKE WALES.... 4/13/2018...... $97,500 368 JEFFERSON ST............................ LAKE WALES.... 4/19/2018..... $119,000 231 E RIDGE MANOR DR................... LAKE WALES.... 4/13/2018.... $134,000 514 GREENWAY DR........................... LAKE WALES.... 4/13/2018.... $165,000 992 JOYCE RD.................................... LAKE WALES.... 4/19/2018.....$174,000

130 BENTLEY OAKS BLVD................. DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018... $220,000 953 HENLEY CIR................................ DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018....$232,000 216 OAKCHASE PL............................. DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018....$235,000 451 ABERDEEN DR............................ DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $242,000 397 ABERDEEN DR............................ DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $243,000 440 ABERDEEN DR........................... DAVENPORT.....4/17/2018... $249,000 253 ALFORD DR................................ DAVENPORT.... 4/13/2018....$275,000 308 TANGLEWOOD DR.................... DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018....$282,500 265 ALFORD DR................................ DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018....$295,000 240 CAPTIVA DR............................... DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018....$298,500 205 WATLING WAY 24201................. DAVENPORT....4/23/2018..... $113,000 4021 CALABRIA AVE......................... DAVENPORT.... 4/19/2018..... $119,000 843 CARIBBEAN DR.......................... DAVENPORT.... 4/19/2018.....$122,000 835 SAMUEL ST................................. DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018.... $138,300 1011 JAYBEE AVE................................. DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018..... $146,100 904 CHARO PKWY 517..................... DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018.... $152,000 50989 HIGHWAY 27 LOT 246.......... DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018.... $155,000 348 WALPOLE LOOP........................ DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018....$160,000 50989 HIGHWAY 27 LOT 185........... DAVENPORT.... 4/12/2018..... $161,000 130 CRESTWOOD PASS.................... DAVENPORT.... 4/12/2018.... $175,000 619 KENSINGTON DR........................ DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018.... $210,000 429 LAKE DAVENPORT BLVD........... DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018..... $217,500 216 SUNNY DAY WAY....................... DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018....$229,500 219 CASTLEMAIN CIR........................ DAVENPORT..... 4/11/2018....$235,000 240 SUNNY DAY WAY....................... DAVENPORT.... 4/18/2018... $260,000 351 BRIDGEWATER DR...................... DAVENPORT... 4/20/2018... $264,000 221 ANDOVER DR.............................. DAVENPORT.... 4/16/2018....$270,000 215 VISTA DR..................................... DAVENPORT.... 4/12/2018....$275,000 756 LOCKBREEZE DR........................ DAVENPORT.... 4/12/2018... $285,000 237 BELLA VERANO WAY................. DAVENPORT.... 4/10/2018. $2,774,300

1880 DOC LINDSEY RD.................... FORT MEADE.... 4/19/2018....$100,000 229 NE 6TH ST.................................. FORT MEADE....4/25/2018..... $115,000 408 3RD ST....................................... FORT MEADE.... 4/16/2018.... $125,000 9145 LAKE BUFFUM RD................... FORT MEADE.... 4/13/2018...$450,000

FROSTPROOF 410 WALTER AVE.............................FROSTPROOF.... 4/16/2018......$78,600 304 4TH ST......................................FROSTPROOF.... 4/12/2018.... $136,900 23 DEER RD......................................FROSTPROOF.... 4/19/2018..... $157,500 10123 US HIGHWAY 27....................FROSTPROOF..... 4/11/2018... $326,000

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2990 SPRINGLAKE RD...................... LAKE WALES.... 4/16/2018.... $175,000 934 CHELSEA WAY........................... LAKE WALES.... 4/18/2018.....$175,500 1035 JOYCE RD................................... LAKE WALES.... 4/12/2018....$198,000 1120 TOWERGATE CIR....................... LAKE WALES..... 4/11/2018....$235,600 105 HILL CIR....................................... LAKE WALES.... 4/16/2018.... $153,400 4433 STRATHMORE DR................... LAKE WALES.... 4/27/2018.... $170,000 4184 ABERDEEN LN.......................... LAKE WALES.... 4/16/2018... $220,000 125 DINNER LAKE AVE....................... LAKE WALES.... 4/27/2018.....$221,000 2682 S SCENIC HWY......................... LAKE WALES....4/25/2018... $230,000 6369 ELMWOOD AVE....................... LAKE WALES.... 4/12/2018......$75,000 253 CHERRYWOOD DR.................... LAKE WALES.... 4/10/2018..... $80,000 2394 BENT YOKE CT......................... LAKE WALES... 4/20/2018..... $90,000 4411 PARK AVE................................... LAKE WALES.... 4/10/2018.....$101,000 329 TINDEL TRL................................. LAKE WALES.... 4/13/2018....$104,500 0 MASTERPIECE RD.......................... LAKE WALES.....4/17/2018.... $135,000 3855 BRUCE BLVD............................ LAKE WALES.... 4/13/2018.... $150,000 866 ST ANNE SHRINE RD.................. LAKE WALES.... 4/10/2018...$430,000

1505 EASTON DR.................................. LAKELAND... 4/20/2018....$190,000 577 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR.......... LAKELAND....4/25/2018...$204,000 1737 PETERSBURG AVE........................ LAKELAND... 4/24/2018...$204,000 1955 DANES CT..................................... LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018... $224,000 3125 STONEWATER DR........................ LAKELAND.....4/17/2018....$225,000 1732 ROANOKE AVE............................. LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018....$225,000 2948 MISSION LAKES DR.................... LAKELAND.....4/17/2018... $245,000 316 CHEROKEE TRL............................. LAKELAND..... 4/11/2018.... $257,000 2497 LAUREL GLEN DR........................ LAKELAND.... 4/27/2018....$275,000 3604 BRIDGEFIELD DR........................ LAKELAND... 4/20/2018....$375,000 207 W MAXWELL ST............................ LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018... $420,000 928 SUMMERFIELD DR........................ LAKELAND... 4/20/2018...$460,000 314 E MAXWELL ST............................... LAKELAND.....4/17/2018... $875,000 125 CREVASSE ST.................................. LAKELAND.... 4/18/2018..... $84,900 2931 BANYAN LN.................................. LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018..... $131,000 2864 DELROSE DR............................... LAKELAND.... 4/19/2018.... $145,000 4825 JOYCE DR..................................... LAKELAND.....4/17/2018.... $150,000 5549 MAGGIORE BLVD........................ LAKELAND.... 4/18/2018.....$179,900 2371 SEBAGO DR.................................. LAKELAND.... 4/18/2018... $280,900 2358 SEBAGO DR................................. LAKELAND... 4/20/2018... $280,900 2725 US HIGHWAY 98.......................... LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018.$1,900,000 1410 N FLORIDA AVE............................ LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.$2,575,000 3545 VALLEY TRL................................. LAKELAND... 4/20/2018..... $84,000 3423 S SUTTON HILLS DR................... LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018......$92,500 3736 DEESON RD................................. LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018..... $95,000 365 SANTIAGO CT............................... LAKELAND... 4/20/2018..... $98,600 5437 QUARRY ROCK RD..................... LAKELAND..... 4/11/2018....$104,000 1544 YEOMANS PATH.......................... LAKELAND.....4/17/2018..... $105,100 517 SANDSTONE ST............................. LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018..... $115,000 6305 SANDPIPERS DR......................... LAKELAND..... 4/11/2018.... $130,000 6216 DOE CIR........................................ LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018.... $142,000 6115 NORTH FORK CT.......................... LAKELAND.... 4/19/2018.... $150,000 548 PETREL CIR.................................... LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.... $150,000 10839 COUNTRY VIEW DR.................. LAKELAND... 4/20/2018.... $154,400 6610 CHIPPENDALE RD....................... LAKELAND... 4/24/2018.... $155,000 5934 NORTH FORK CT........................ LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.... $166,900 826 BUGLE WAY................................... LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018.... $169,400 544 PETREL CIR.................................... LAKELAND.... 4/19/2018.... $170,000 3558 MANOR LOOP............................. LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018....$180,000 851 BUGLE WAY.................................... LAKELAND... 4/24/2018..... $187,500 838 BUGLE WAY................................... LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.....$201,500 1324 WALT WILLIAMS RD.................... LAKELAND.....4/17/2018... $203,000 6951 HEATHERBROOK DR.................. LAKELAND... 4/20/2018.....$219,900 504 SETTER LN..................................... LAKELAND.....4/17/2018... $220,000 4212 VINSON RD.................................. LAKELAND....4/23/2018....$235,000 601 HUNTERS RUN BLVD.................... LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018....$255,000 4425 GIBSON DR.................................. LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018... $290,000 4415 GIBSON DR.................................. LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018... $290,000 14364 EVANS RANCH RD.................... LAKELAND.... 4/18/2018... $395,000

LAKELAND 838 N TENNESSEE................................ LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018......$75,000 2219 OLNEY RD.................................... LAKELAND....4/23/2018..... $84,300 1032 CUMBERLAND ST........................ LAKELAND.... 4/10/2018......$87,400 1426 ELGIN ST....................................... LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018..... $90,000 1643 SKINNER ST.................................. LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018......$92,500 804 FAIRWAY AVE................................ LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018..... $94,900 1513 E ELM RD....................................... LAKELAND... 4/24/2018....$100,000 1032 CUMBERLAND ST........................ LAKELAND.....4/17/2018...... $117,500 2421 CYPRESS LN................................. LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018..... $131,000 1516 CRESCENT PL................................ LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018.....$139,900 615 E ORANGE ST................................. LAKELAND... 4/24/2018.... $150,000 2339 EVERETT ST................................. LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018.... $153,000 2631 HEMPSTEAD DR.......................... LAKELAND..... 4/11/2018....$275,000 739 PARK HILL AVE.............................. LAKELAND... 4/20/2018.....$285,100 898 HOLLINGSWORTH RD................. LAKELAND..... 4/11/2018....$359,000 605 E ORANGE ST................................ LAKELAND....4/23/2018...$490,000 1031 DOC GAY RD................................. LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018...... $91,000 527 CAMEO DR..................................... LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018..... $96,000 1620 S LINCOLN AVE............................ LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018......$117,000 2207 JOHN ARTHUR WAY................... LAKELAND....4/23/2018..... $119,900 1807 S LINCOLN AVE............................ LAKELAND....4/25/2018.... $129,000 640 CAREY PL...................................... LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.... $130,000 140 PRADO PL...................................... LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018.... $132,000 2810 SECURITY LN............................... LAKELAND... 4/20/2018..... $150,100 412 ENCLAVE PL................................... LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.... $159,000 5033 LAKE MIRIAM CIR....................... LAKELAND.... 4/13/2018.... $165,000 1620 TURTLE ROCK DR....................... LAKELAND.... 4/16/2018.... $165,000 437 ENCLAVE PL................................... LAKELAND....4/25/2018.... $169,000 2204 JOHN ARTHUR WAY................... LAKELAND..... 4/11/2018.... $175,000 4921 DEVONSHIRE............................... LAKELAND.... 4/12/2018.....$175,300

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Zota Beach Resort Longboat Key, FL My husband and I decided to take a weekend trip to the beach. It’s one of the best parts about living in central Florida, right? Choose your coast, choose a city & go! We had narrowed it down to Longboat Key on the Gulf side but didn’t know where to stay without going over budget. With a little research and booking.com, we ended up at the beautiful Zota Beach Resort. It was luxurious and because the resort has its own private stretch of beach, it was pretty peaceful. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Opened in June of 2017, Zota is part of the Opal Collection, a premier line of luxury hotels and resorts, located in the best destinations from Bar Harbor, Maine to the southernmost tip of Key West, Florida. The name is inspired by the indigenous name for Sarasota, Zara Zota. Early Spanish explorers thought the white beaches looked like the Sahara, called Zara. Zota means blue waters, so Sahara by the blue waters is Zara Zota eventually becoming Sarasota. Zota Beach Resort consists of 2 towers separated by an infinity edge pool, outside bar and a private beach. The south tower is new construction, with balconies at a 45 degree angle facing the gulf. The north tower was a former Hilton. In July of 2014, the building was taken down to the bones and rebuilt into Zota with views of the pool and 10 rooms facing the gulf. There is a price difference between the 2 towers, however, you get the same amenities. Let’s talk about the rooms! Beautiful! They are peaceful, with walls the color of the ocean. The balcony overlooking the pool and gulf was the best spot to enjoy the glass of bubbly offered to us at check in. Rooms come with a small fridge, coffee maker and large, luxurious bathroom. Bed is super comfy, too.

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The private beach is what you would expect, white powdery sand & crystal clear water. Zota offers luxury beds & umbrellas to rent as well as lounge chairs. You can also rent kayaks and paddleboards for the afternoon. The pool area is lined with 120 chairs, a poolside food & drink service, an oversized game of chess, 3 hammocks and a jacuzzi pool that fits 25. They offer 8 “Zen Lounges” to rent poolside that come with a refrigerator and complimentary fruit plate inside, a safe, tv, couches and a ceiling fan to keep you cool. We decided to stay in one for the afternoon and loved it. We ordered pina coladas and snacks and spent the afternoon doing absolutely nothing. I think I fell asleep, I can’t even tell you the last time I took an afternoon nap!

We decided to stay at the hotel for dinner and sat outside, overlooking the pool and gulf. The sun was setting, the breeze was blowing and the food was so delicious. I started with the Handshaken Coconut Daiquiri a drink made of coconut rum, lime, agave with toasted coconut on the rim. Delicious! The perfect tropical drink for a sunset at the beach. For dinner I had the Lobster Ravioli made with sauteed spinach, roasted tomatoes and sherry butter. My husband ordered the Grilled Filet with truffle mashed potatoes, carrots and barolo jus. Both dishes were decadent, and absolutely worth every calorie. We finished with creme brulee decorated with tiny flowers, like everything else that night, it was delicious.

Zota offers 24/7 access to a fitness area with luxury equipment. The view overlooks the pool and gulf, so you can remember that you’re on vacation and that you should stop working out! I’m kidding, but seriously, the view is killer.

I asked Roy when the best time of the year to come out for a quick weekend vacation. “Anytime in the summer, avoid the holidays and spring break. After Easter the rates go down.” With St. Armand’s Circle only a few miles away, it’s definitely easy to make a long weekend of it.

I spoke with Roy Padgett, General Manager at Zota. Roy has been working with the Opal Collection of properties since 2002. He started at the Longboat location about one year before they opened to oversee construction and to get the resort up and moving. I asked Roy why someone should choose Zota. “It’s beautiful! If you want a quiet time at the beach, without a lot of people around, Longboat Key is the place to go. We are a perfect resort to relax at.” Roy walked us around and talked about some of the amenities. The resort is modern, with lots of glass so you have beautiful views everywhere, water features throughout the lobby and pool area and a relaxing turquoise color throughout. Inside, you’ll find a business center, ATM, a facility to rent for parties or wedding receptions and a restaurant called, Viento.

I’m so glad we ended up at Zota. Not only was everything beautiful, but it was the little things that made our stay feel so special. We were offered prosecco at check in, they have fruit water ready for you in the lobby at any moment, they serve freshly baked cookies in the afternoon, and the employees were so kind and made us feel like we were the only people at the resort. We will definitely be going back! 4711 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA 34228 LOCAL 941.383.2451 RESERVATIONS 855.335.1102 www.zotabeachresort.com

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