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FROM THE EDITOR Hello May! We are so excited about our cover this month! It was created by the one and only, Bump! All of us here at Haven Lakeland would like to give a very big THANK YOU to Bump (Josh) Galletta! Bump is a commercial artist and illustrator based out of Lakeland. You can usually find him at maker’s markets throughout Polk County and Tampa. Bump is also a founding member of the Lkld Creative Makers, a group of artists that get together once a month to collaborate & network. Bump is all about bettering his community. That is why he’s a perfect choice to be on our cover this month. We talk about what you can do to make this world a little better. We encourage you to “Do one thing differently.” We meet Skully and his mobile barber salon, Bee Haven & the family that’s been in the honey business for generations and Perianne Boring to learn about her efforts in bringing cryptocurrency to the public. Enjoy lunch at our favorite sushi spot: Scream’n Tuna! It’s so delicious, you will want to try it if you haven’t already! It’s Mother’s Day this month which also means it’s time for the Midflorida Mayfaire by-the-lake. It’s one of the best outdoor art festivals in the area, a great place to take your Mom and enjoy the day with her. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Moms and Mom-figures out there, you are the BEST! Visit Bump’s online shop at www.bumpgalletta.com, support your local businesses! Have a great May & I hope to see you around town! Amy Sexson Editor asexson@scmginc.com

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6............................................................. FROM THE EDITOR 10..................................................................... LOCAL NEWS 13.................................................................... TOP 10 TO DO 23.................................................................................... ARTS 35 ......................................................................... COCKTAIL 39........................................................................ CALENDAR 50..................................................SOLD HOMES LISTINGS 54.............................................................. IN THE MOMENT

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May VOLUME 1 ISSUE 8 Publisher Barbara Rakoczy Editor Amy Sexson Advertising Director Kim Edwards Contributing Writers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Barry Friedman Sally Del Castillo Lea Anne Crittenden Contributing Photographers Bill Siegel Amy Sexson Tara Crutchfield Sally Del Castillo Graphic Designer Steven Maynard Sr. Sales Consultant Gary Peach Digital Specialist Kathy Woodruff Account Executives Chris Campbell Katherine Palmer 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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For Politicians, Quick Decisions on Running for Congress

After Viral Video, LPD Justifies Use of Force

Lakeland Regional’s Huge Expansion Opening Soon

We’ll Drink to The Latest Downtown Moves

Dennis Ross’ surprise announcement that he’s not running for re-election left Congressional hopefuls in Polk and Hillsborough little time to decide whether to run; the deadline to file is May 4. So far, the GOP field includes two who have served in the Florida House: Rep. Ross Spano of Brandon and former Rep. Neil Combee of Polk City. On the Democratic side, Andrew Learned of Brandon has outpaced five rivals in fundraising.

Lakeland police came under social media criticism when viral video showed a homeless man being kicked by officers; he had resisted arrest when wakened under an I-4 overpass. Police Chief Larry Giddens said the officers followed department procedures and that the 41 seconds of video didn’t tell the whole story. That prompted some, including the morning newspaper, to wonder whether body cameras would have given the public a fuller view.

Excitement is building about the soon-to-open, eightstory Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children at Lakeland Regional Health. The $275 million, 350,000-square-foot hospital addition will house facilities for newborn care, neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, pediatric emergency medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, labor and delivery and women’s surgery. A movein date of June 8 is anticipated.

More changes downtown: Swan Brewing’s opening on Lake Wire has spread the entertainment district west of Florida Avenue; Got Candy took to the road as a food truck; the city announced a publicprivate partnership to build a parking garage at Kentucky and Orange; cocktail lounges Revival and Federal Bar open soon. And Lakeland Brewing on Lake Mirror has closed, but the building will remain a brewpub, its new owner says.

Spring Training: Weather Was Great But Tigers’ Attendance Lagged

Oakbridge/ Grasslands Radiation Lawsuit Will Proceed

Facebook Testing Sun ’n Fun Fly-In Local-Focused Enters the Feature Live-Stream Era In Lakeland

The Detroit Tigers saw the biggest decline in attendance among Florida’s 15 Grapefruit League teams this year. Total attendance declined 12 percent over 2017’s Spring Training. The problem wasn’t that this is a rebuilding year for the Tigers, Polk tourism officials say. Instead, they attribute the drop to the vagaries of scheduling: The most-anticipated games were too early in the season for Michigan spring breakers to catch.

A lawsuit filed by Oakbridge and Grasslands homeowners alleging their property was contaminated by gamma radiation can proceed, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich turned back an attempt from the Drummond Corp., which developed the communities on reclaimed phosphate-mining areas, to keep the lawsuit from going forward. The judge noted that attorneys for the homeowners still need to prove their case.

Lakeland’s annual aviation extravaganza screamed into the digital age this year. Weekend air shows at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland Linder Airport were live streamed for fans who couldn’t make it to Lakeland. The air show boasted record advance ticket sales, but faced challenges as a death in Arizona cancelled appearances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and thunderstorms forced an early closing on the festival’s final day.

Smash-&-Grab Thieves Targeting Cars At Parks and Gyms Police reminded drivers to keep valuables out of sight in their trunks after smash-and-grab burglars hit the parking lots of Dog Leg Park and the Circle B Bar Reserve in April. The bad guys case vehicles at parks, gyms and other places where people tend to leave purses, phones and other valuables in their cars and will be gone for awhile, police say.

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City Worker Lauded for Heroic Action A city water crew didn’t think much of it at first when they saw a man in Lake Parker early one morning. But when they realized he was in distress, technician Jonathan Turbeville dashed 30 feet into the cold, muddy lake, pulled the man to shore, found him some warm clothes and assisted first responders. Turbeville’s actions earned him a heroism commendation from his boss at a City Commission meeting.

Facebook chose Lakeland as one of about 30 cities to test its new “Today in…” feature in its mobile apps. Users visiting the “Today in Lakeland” section see a smattering of local events, news from vetted sources (Thank you for including LkldNow, Facebook), updates from community organizations, school info and group discussions. To find it, tap the three-horizontalline “hamburger” in the mobile app; from there, you’ll probably need to tap the “See more” link.

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Camp Fire’s 24th Annual Kentucky Derby Party

May 5, 10am at Munn Park in downtown Lakeland. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.cff.org

May 5, 3-7:30pm at Lone Palm Golf Club. campfirederby.com Benefits Camp Fire Sunshine Council.

Story of an Undead World. A Metal Opera May 11, 7:30pm at LkldLive Studio B. Created, written & performed by locals musicians & actors. www.lkldlive.com

Top Chef of Polk County

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3 weekends in May visit www.legoland.com to see dates & activities.

May 7, 6:30-9pm at the RP Funding Center. 12 local chefs battle for Top Chef. Benefit for Achievement Academy. Achievementacademy.com

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“At the End of the Day” Movie Premiere

Night at the Museum: The Big Reveal

Lakeland Country Fest

May 12 & 13 on the shores of Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. www.mayfairebythelake.org

May 18, 6pm at Polk Theatre. Local Indie film written & directed by Kevin O’Brien. endofthedayfilm. com polktheatre.org

May 26, Lakeland’s First Country Fest will be held at Masons Live! In South Lakeland. www.masonslive.com

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May 19, 7pm at Explorations V Children’s Museum. An evening celebrations for adults only. (863) 687-3869 explorationsv.com

Legoland Star Wars Days

May 8, 6:30pm, $20. Reserve your spot online rafanatural.com (863) 712-7620

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Canoe Escape

Rays play 11 home games in May vs. Blue Jays, Braves, Red Sox and Orioles. www.mlb.com/rays

Rent a canoe and take a quiet trip down the HIllsborough River through a wildlife preserve 16 miles from downtown Tampa. Guided tours available. www.canoeescape.com (813) 986-2067.

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May 12, 7am at Ferg’s Live in downtown Tampa. Raise awareness for those heroes that sacrifice for us on a daily basis. Register & learn more at www.carrytheload.org

May 17, 6-10pm at Grand Central, 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. Live music, food trucks and cocktails. tampabaymarkets.com

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May 5, 3pm at Cask Social. Presented by 13 Ugly Men benefiting the Gasparilla Music Foundation. Seersucker & big hats encouraged. www.13uglymen.com

May 6, 10:30am at Armature Works. Hot and cold teas served in beautiful vintage cups with tea sandwiches, desserts, princess experiences. mommyandmehightea.com

Brian Wilson Celebrates Pet Sounds

Collectors Day at Tampa Bay History Center

The Florida Orchestra: A Patriotic Salute

May 18, 8pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall for the 50th Anniversary of Pet Sounds with Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin and The Pet Sounds Orchestra. www.rutheckerdhall.com (727) 791-7400

May 20, 11am-4pm. Private collectors from throughout the Tampa Bay area will display their eclectic personal treasures. tampabayhistorycenter.org (813) 228-0097

May 25, 8pm at the Carol Morsani Hall. Salute the American spirit with music from America’s greatest composers. www.strazcenter.org 813.229.STAR

Riverfest May 4 & 5 along the Tampa Riverwalk. Live music, weiner dog derby, taco fest, hot air balloon glow and so much more. Full schedule at

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ORLANDO TOP 10 5 Adult Skate Food Truck Tasty Takeover Every Tuesday in The Milk District from 6:30 - 10pm. www.tastytakeover.com

Baby Owl Shower May 12, 10am-2pm at Audubon Center. Free admission with donation from wish list at fl.audubon.org 407-644-0190

Every Wednesday at Astro Skate, 866 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando. 8:30-11pm. Ages 16+ www.orlando. astroskatingcenter.com 407-282-3140

Justin Timberlake: The Man of the Woods May 14, 7:30pm at the Amway Center. Purchase tickets at www.amwaycenter.com

Orlando Farmers Market

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Every Sunday at Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street. 9am-4pm

May 5, 7:30pm at House of Blues. Purchase tickets online www.houseofblues.com

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May 16, 8pm at The Social, 54 North Orange Ave. Purchase tickets online www.thesocial.org

May 18, 9:30pm at The Falcon, 819 E Washington St, Orlando. Impress the crowd with your amazing spelling skills! $5 gets you entry into the competition and a shot between rounds to keep it interesting. www.facebook.com/ TheFalconBar

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12 Bill Nye the Science Guy May 12, 8pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. For one evening, he brings his love of science and flair for comedy to Orlando. Purchase tickets at www.drphillipscenter.org

Beer ‘Merica Craft Beer Festival May 19, 3pm. 100 different craft brews to sample from, all from the USA. Lakeside in the park at Ivanhoe Village, with live music, food trucks, adult games and more! BeerMericaOrlando.com.

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Eco-friendly

literally means earth-friendly or not harmful to the environment. This term most commonly refers to products that contribute to green living or practices that help conserve resources like water and energy. Eco-friendly products also prevent contributions to air, water and land pollution. Consider your day for a moment. You have breakfast, go to work, lunch, come home, maybe you have kids, dinner, how about your weekends? How can you change one small part of your day, and make it a better place to live? How can you make it a better place for your kids or grandkids? Think about where we live, where we’re going, how we affect our environment. How can we create less trash? How can we save resources? Plastic is used everyday and almost everywhere. But we can’t deny the problems of plastic accumulating in our waterways, landfills and oceans. In the Northern Hemisphere, ocean currents are deflected to the right, in a clockwise motion. In the Southern Hemisphere, ocean currents are pushed to the left, in a counterclockwise motion. Beneath surface currents the Coriolis effect results in what is called an Ekman spiral creating a gyre. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean ending up in one of 5 major gyres. Once trapped in a gyre, the plastic will break down into microplastics, which may be ingested by sea life. Thousands of tons of plastic debris now occupy an area three times the size of France in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. And it’s growing larger every day. How does it end up there? Litter including plastic bags, beverage containers, food wrappers, food containers and more end up going down storm drains into our waterways. From there it travels out into our oceans. What can I do? What can we do?

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• Go paperless! Pay your bills online.

• Don’t litter. Throwing trash on the ground means it’s final destination is probably a body of water.

• Use less water, turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth, only run full loads of laundry.

• Repair don’t replace. Before you throw it out, can you fix it? Can it be repurposed?

• Walk or bike whenever possible. I know it gets unbearably hot in the summer. Until then, consider walking or riding a bike if possible.

• Reusable instead of disposable. Bring your own shopping bags, water bottles, coffee cups, flatware, etc. Instead of using plastic items one time and throwing them out, use items that are reusable.

• Buy from thrift stores & garage sales. It’s good for the community, our landfills and our wallets!

• Instead of using plastic straws, plastic sandwich bags, trash bags, coffee filters, K-cups, plastic toothbrushes, paper towels, consider buying things made out of environmentally friendly or biodegradable materials such as bamboo, recycled materials, hemp, glass, etc. Whenever you do throw it away, it won’t cause the pollution that plastic does.

• Turn off electronics when not in use. Unplug and turn it off. • Buy clothes made from sustainable materials like bamboo or silk that will last a long time vs. cheaply and irresponsibly made “fast fashion” that you only wear a few times.

• Buy in bulk. Instead of buying individual servings or containers of food, buy in bulk and store in small portions in your own containers.

• Eat a meat-free diet one or two days a week. A plantbased diet uses less natural resources than producing meat or other animal proteins. It also cuts down on greenhouse gases.

• Use energy efficient light bulbs, they are a little more expensive up front, but they last longer and use less energy.

• Buy one less new thing a month. The more stuff we accumulate, the more stuff ends up in landfills, in rivers, and cluttering our homes.

• Don’t throw it out! Can you donate it? Can you repurpose it? When you clean out your closet or garage, donate what you don’t need anymore. To a neighbor, a young family, thrift store or sell it.

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• Buy a plant for your home. Plants can remove toxins from the air, increase humidity, improve and health, and more. Make it modern by repurposing old mugs, jars or other containers you might’ve just thrown away.

Use all natural cleaners instead of products full of harmful chemicals. Not only are they bad for you to breathe, but the chemicals get washed into our waterways. It’s easy to make & you probably have everything in your kitchen already. Common ingredients used to make cleaners:

All-Purpose Scrub 1/2 cup baking soda Plant-based liquid soap 1/2 of a lemon Pour baking soda into a bowl. Add just enough liquid soap to make a creamy paste. Spread mixture on the flat side of lemon and scrub. The lemon acts as a sponge and leaves a natural citrus scent. Use a damp rag or sponge to wipe away any residue. You'll find the paste will stay moist for a few hours.

Baking soda works as a deodorizer and gentle scrub; it polishes shiny surfaces like stainless steel without scratching. Distilled white vinegar is also a deodorizer, disinfectant and a mild acid that breaks up dirt, grease, mineral deposits, mold, and soap scum. Essential oils; some, including eucalyptus, lavender, and tea tree, are natural disinfectants and antifungals. Pure essential oils can irritate eyes and skin upon contact, so handle carefully. Lemon is a deodorizer, stain remover, and grease cutter. Olive oil is a natural oil that helps to nourish and polish wood. Plant-based liquid soap made with oils such as olive, palm, and coconut, rather than petroleum derivatives or animal fat. Window Cleaner 1/2 teaspoon plant-based liquid soap 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 cups water

To clean stubborn pots and pans, pour kosher salt into pan and scrub with ½ lemon. The salt acts as an abrasive. Mold + Mildew Spray 2 cups distilled white vinegar Pour vinegar into a spray bottle and spray on infected area. The smell will dissipate in a few hours (open a window to speed up the process). For areas with persistent mold problems, use tea tree oil instead of vinegar, combining 2 drops of tea tree oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. A natural antiseptic and fungicide, tea tree oil costs more than vinegar but will kill most types of mold and help prevent new growth. Always be careful to label containers of homemade cleaners intended for storage and keep them well out of the reach of children.

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American Dance Party The brainchild of two environmentally conscious creatives, Marco Denis and Dober Kline, American Dance Party, a “remade in the USA” apparel company, is putting retro clothing to use in a quirky and stylish way. Their selection of Dexter’s Laboratory and Bart Simpson shorts had this nineties child feeling nostalgic!

a Disney princess or a flannel shirt with characters from your favorite childhood video game. Our items are fashionable yet have a nostalgic touch that we love and know our customers do too!”

With a focus on making only made in the USA products, Marco, who is a Polk County elementary school teacher by day and Dober who does ADP full-time, started the company with screen printed shirts. “As time progressed we became more passionate about using sustainable and repurposed materials. We started with our pocket designs and a few back patches and have now grown into what we are today,” said Marco.

Marco explained the switch from screen printing to repurposing, “As we were printing brand new shirts, we came to understand the excess of clothing and materials today. It is important for us to use recycled materials from an environmental aspect. We also love the one of a kind aspect it provides when using recycled and vintage materials to create our pieces.” American Dance Party items come with a sort of exclusive appeal. You surely won’t be caught wearing the same thing as someone else in their individualistic pieces.

Their clothes have an identity all their own starting humbly with vintage and repurposed materials. The American Dance Party team handpick and sew everything that makes it into their stock. Marco noted, “You might find a camo jacket featuring

The inspiration behind their cool aesthetic comes from everything they’ve had the opportunity to see while traveling. Marco noted, “You can definitely feel some of the undertones from the music scene we grew up in. The punk and hardcore

scene had a very DIY state of mind. It allowed at its best for people of all backgrounds to try things out and say what they wanted.” If you want to pick up a Pocahontas camo jacket or a Harry Potter flannel shirt, the ADP website is a onestop-shop. Though they don’t have a brick and mortar store, you can catch Dober and Marco at various festivals throughout the year. In fact, that’s how I met them! They’ll be at gatherings from Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival, Bonnaroo, BUKU, Bunbury, Firefly, to Electric Forest. When the pair aren’t traveling, you can usually find them on Sundays at the Lake Eola Farmers Market. The two pointed out a converted school bus across the street when we met at the Lakeland Creative Makers Market. “We found the bus when looking for a vehicle to transport our online pop up shop to various festivals,” said Marco, “The bus was the right size to fit our needs. We converted the inside by removing the seats and installing bunks that can

be lowered to use at festivals as our camper.” American Dance Party, what an interesting name! “Years ago, before we began American Dance Party, we had the opportunity to travel internationally. It seemed that the US had the reputation of being just a party, compared to what you would see on MTV. We wanted to prove that even while we had that reputation of fun, dance party, that we were more than that! Our goal is to be an organization with purpose while playing off the name!” What are the goals and dreams of this indie clothing brand? “To continually love people better.” American Dance Party http://www.americandanceparty. com Facebook and Instagram @ americandanceparty

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TACO HAVEN STOP #1

It’s Saturday morning and I am sitting here thinking, the pontoon’s fixed, but it’s going to be too windy and cloudy to take it on the Chain. What can we do that’s fun and productive today? I immediately texted Jordy saying, “Today is the day!” Last week we came up with this great idea. Since Cinco de Mayo is coming up and Jordy loves authentic Mexican tacos, (and we’re down for good authentic tacos too) we could do a tour of a handful of taco trailers in the area and share our unbiased reviews in Haven. Amy approved so… here we go. I am so not eating breakfast because as soon as Jordy gets back from the track with his racehorses the taco race will begin. Fasten your seatbelts and grab the reins for TACO HAVEN.

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NOTES: Conveniently located next to a little store where you can grab a Jarritos (Mexican soda) or a road soda. They provide you with a little buffet of toppings outside so you can garnish with as much of the cilantro, onions & cucumbers as you want. We interviewed the cook and they heavily marinate all the meats and let them sit for hours, which is their signature. They have a SPECIAL buy 5 tacos get 1 free!

While most Canadians around these parts are “expats” or “snowbirds,” we like to call our Canadian-friend Jordy, a “Tacobird.” Whenever he’s in town, he will eat tacos 1-2 times a day. When he isn’t eating tacos he is talking about tacos. I’m sure on this adventure, he will have a lot to “taco-bout.”

SAUCES: Red: It was amazing (not too picante) it was my favorite all day. Green: Bold flavors and the avocado was the star in it!

Nando and I ran around doing a few errands and returned to the farm to find Jordy wearing a striped “taco shirt” with flamingo Chino shorts. The minute we got out of the truck he said, “Where are we going Sal? Do you like my outfit? What’s our first stop? Did you GPS it? Are we gonna read anything on YELP?” From one horseman to another Nando said, “Whoa Jordy, easy does it. We have to set some guidelines or rules. We can’t just go into this taco thing blindly.” “Okay Nando, I’ve already made a playlist for the ride and I’m starving so lets figure it out quick!”

TACOS/CARNE-(Meat) Barbacoa- Great flavor like the seasonings -Barbacoa kind of a bit fatty though. Asada- totally gets 5 stars. We are so getting this again next time. Pollo- It’s hard to keep chicken from being dry, but the marinade made it decent. NOTABLE COMMENTS: Nando: It’s taking a long time maybe they couldn’t catch the chicken! Jordy: Tacos make me talkative. Red and Green Tables, Sal, these places always paint the picnic tables red or green. Wonder why?

ROUGH GUIDELINES FOR THE TACO CRAWL: We were not going to go crazy here but we decided we would try to individually repeat what meat we ate at each taco joint and then we would give a review. We had to try both sauces and any toppings that were provided. Notes would be made on atmosphere, setting and general experience. Oh, and, Jordy could not compare every taco stand to “THE GOLDEN PLAZA,” which is his absolute - already determined best taco stand in all of Polk County and North America for that matter…

Off to LAKELAND! Jordy’s sound track started to turn a bit too alternative and we were craving something more taco-ish if that makes sense.

He goes to “THE GOLDEN PLAZA” so much that I think in the beginning they might have thought he was DEA or some sort of undercover cop. He completely doesn’t fit in. This guideline would be a challenge for him, because he talks and compares everything to this place, (even if it’s an Italian restaurant), but this is what he signed up for. He wanted to branch out and try new tacos just in case there was or is something he has been missing. Back to the meat and well… cilantro!

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Traditionally (in Polk County) The tacos come with options of 2 sauces: RED – tomatillo, tomato, red chili GREEN – tomatillo, avocado, jalepeño, green onion, and garlic

LA MICHOACANA 1725 W Memorial Blvd Lakeland, FL 33815 (863) 688-0616 lamichoacanameatmarket.com

The standard choices of meats: BARBACOA-SHREDDED BEEF- Somewhat fatty but when cooked right, the fat melts in your mouth and you don’t even notice. PASTOR-PORK- Roasted crisp thin shavings. Always a nice safe option. ASADA-STEAK- Skirt or flank charred and thinly sliced. CARNITAS- BEEF- More of a stew meat, (depends on the stand). POLLO-CHICKEN- Usually pulled or chopped dark and white meat mixed. LENGUA- TONGUE- It’s cow tongue no matter which way you slice it. It’s tender. CHORIZO- SAUSAGE- crumbles of pork sausage with warm smoky flavors. Classic. CABEZA- COW HEAD- Actually the “cheek” part, often same as Barbacoa. The best! *Of course there are slight variations from taco stand to taco stand.

NOTES: Named after a state in the south of Mexico.(I can’t pronounce it either). When Jordy went inside the tienda to buy another Jarritos and some Mexican candy, we talked to the owner behind the register and he was friendly and happy to see us. We went back outside to the Taqueria (taco trailer). SAUCES: Red was HOT, way picante! Green was delicious and perfect! TACOS/CARNE: Barbacoa- has a bit of a smoky flavor. It is not as pulled as normal. A bit fatty-ish. Asada- 100% surprisingly delicious! Pollo- Probably would stick to the beef or pork next time.

The tacos are always garnished with a lime, (to squeeze over the top and then wash your hands with after.) Expect fresh cilantro and onions 100% of the time. If you’re getting tacos and they don’t have this heavenly match sprinkled on top, then you might have accidentally rolled into the Taco Bell drive thru! No Bueno!

JORDY’S PRO TIP #1) you shouldn’t look at it or smell it, just eat it. Don’t overthink the taco or the Mexican candy.

Nando always orders extra onions, cilantro and lime. He usually gets denied, but I don’t think he notices half of the time. In general, they give you a lot in the first place. Or you will have to pay a little bit extra for extra toppings or sauce. While not all tacos are the same, the price point is pretty universal. $1/taco is average. (We always pay in cash!)

NOTABLE COMMENTS: Nando: Why is it that when I order in Spanish, they answer me back in English? Jordy: I wish I could speak Spanish… I love tacos. I think my Spanish is improving! Sally: Guys, lets focus on the Tacos, we’ve got to do our work and my phone is covered in Cilantro.

Now, we’re going to get this party started but… I just want to mention again that it is really amazing how many taco trailers and Mexican restaurants are located all over Polk County. We are surprised that visitors come here with their primary destination being LEGOLAND, when we could be known as the taco capital of Central Florida. We actually did have an Airbnb guest come from the Midwest just last week and she took an Uber to the last stop on our taco tour. So… maybe the word is getting out there.

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MEGA MERCADO 2009 George Jenkins Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33815 NOTES: This is actually a restaurant inside a Mexican Market, (which does not fit into the guidelines of our taco tour). But Nando and I frequent the spot often and once Jordy laid eyes on it, he couldn’t resist. So we headed inside for the “Taco-Addict“ to order a couple of tacos to go. 24

SAUCES/TOPPINGS/TORTILLAS: Sauces get a thumbs up. Not enough cilantro and onion but they do top the Asada with grilled onion and it is amazing. We like how they give cucumbers on the side too. Nando says the cucumbers cool the mouth and clear the palate making it ready for the next taco. Jordy says, hmmm maybe I should switch from Jarritos to cucumber water.

We open the doors and it is as if we just walked on stage. “Havana” by Camila Cabello is playing; I dance down the aisle with Jordy, (in his striped taco shirt) running along side me. The people eating are looking at us like we are a few gringos that took a wrong turn, but… little do they know, Nando is Latino, The Canadian Tacobird thinks he is and I speak Spanish along with my Rumba. We’re not bothered… We’re on a taco crawl in Polk County and this place feels like we’ve landed in authentic Mexico! We love it! Jordy is at the counter ordering and I’m now in the market section dancing to Shakira and buying Mexican candles.

The corn tortillas are pretty small. They are 2/3 the size of the tortillas at “The Golden! Plaza” JORDY’S PRO TIP #3) If it ain’t corn, it ain’t authentic. Any place that tries to sell you a taco with a flour tortilla… is an imposter. Run for the border.

SAUCES: The Green Sauce was so hot that Nando couldn’t handle it. He drank the sauce right out of the plastic container, which is normal, but the heat was an after heat that bit him like a water moccasin. He had to eat half of Jordy’s Mexican coconut candy to try to combat it. He really needed sour cream but there was none to be had. Deceptive green sauce is what Jordy dubbed it. Jordy is not a big sauce fan, which is fine. He prefers the natural state of the meat not to be enhanced or masked by Red or Green. Such a Canadian…

JORDY’S PRO TIP #4) Sally does something really cute. I would never do it. But speaking of tortillas, traditionally the taco has 2 tortillas stuck together for strength to hold the treasures inside. Sally peels the 2 apart and divides the meat in 2 and has a “2 for 1” Two tacos made out of 1. Love it! NOTABLE COMMENTS: Jordy: (After we had finished eating-) Are we OK, I feel like you guys are running out of gas. Oh look, lets go to the place across the street. We can literally walk over there. Look, these tables are painted red here. I think they’re green over there. Sally: I cannot believe you are still analyzing the picnic table colors. Nando: Fine, one more place then I’m “tac-oed out.” – the tables are painted the colors of the Mexican flag people. JORDY: I don’t know Nando, I really think it might be the 2 colors of the sauces.

TACOS/CARNE: Nando and I had to take a break and we’ve been here before so Soldier Jordy took the Front Line. Barbacoa- Super greasy. Asada- Eaten in two bites which is close to five stars! JORDY’S PRO TIP #2) Most every taco stand/place has rolls of paper towels, which is brilliant. Tacos are messy. This spot, maybe because it was a “to go order” didn’t give paper towels or napkins, so Jordy used the limes to clean his hands. Then his hands were sticky so, he ran back in the restaurant to wash them anyway. He’s a bit particular...

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NOTES: This is a trailer located in Wahneta. There is a produce stand connected to this operation. We could really taste the fresh produce in the tacos.

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Nando and I were back in the saddle and we have been here before so, we just had 1 taco each. Jordy could literally see his favorite taco stand from here so, I think he almost felt like he was “cheating.” He was a bit quiet at this stop. Overall, we don’t have many comments other than it was a 4/5 star and we would go back. We heard from a local that the Tortas (Mexican Sandwiches) are the absolute very best here. Hands down. Too bad Jordy only eats tacos.

NOTES: The sun is setting, we chose to sit in the VIP taco cabana with the sticky red picnic table, not green, and you can also sit under the repurposed Amoco gas station overhang. It was slow, we were the only ones there and we definitely waited. The VIP tent, sunset and the fact that we could watch cars fly down Recker Highway helped pass the time.

TACOS/CARNE: Barbacoa- Juicy, almost perfect! Asada- Good. But when you know the grass is greener on the other side…

SAUCES: Not bad. Basic. TACOS/CARNE: Barbacoa-not fatty at all. Nice subtle flavor. Asada-Once again, Good. Enhanced by fried onion.

SAUCES/TOPPINGS/TORTILLAS: This day, we only tried the green because they were out of red. Tons of Cucumbers and Plenty of Cilantro. It is also super close to “THE GOLDEN PLAZA” so, we think the tortillas are fresher as well.

NOTABLE COMMENTS: GENERAL CONCENSUS FROM THE 3 OF US: Not Bad. Not bad at all. JORDY: They should have named this place “Overflow My Friend” I feel like this is where you go when “Tacos My Friend” is too busy.

Side Note: Jordy couldn’t handle hearing the music and smelling the familiar aromas from “THE GOLDEN PLAZA” so we had to Vamos.

We closed the night with a Margarita at Central Tavern. It was manifest destiny. We had to ice the Taco cake with some Tequila. Throughout this entire experience, I realized that 1) Jordy and the taco thing isn’t just for sport. He takes it almost as seriously as the racehorses. 2) He is a taco eating machine. He consumed 5 drinks and 12+ tacos and could have kept going. 3) He is probably right; the best tacos do come from “THE GOLDEN PLAZA.” Jordy made me change the name to protect the identity of his sacred taco stand.

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So, only very serious inquiries shoot us an email and we will consider taco telling you the location. (Just Don’t tell Jordy.) But if you are a real taco nut like Jordy, you already know.

3899 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 259-7613 www.tacosmyfriend.com NOTES: We called ahead to order. This taco trailer is pretty popular amongst any taco fans in Polk County so… we didn’t want to have to wait and we knew what we wanted. This was the 5th time ordering the same thing!

We three Amigos would like to wrap this thing up by saying, whether it’s Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, Margarita Monday or Jordy Day… you don’t EVER need an excuse to eat tacos in Polk County. We promise, the dollar tacos will blow away anything on the dollar menu at any chain any day.

We showed up and the paper towels were boldly blowing in the wind on top of the tables like banners that we imagined would say, “Welcome my Friend to Tacos My Friend!”

Adios. Xo Sally & Nando DC & Jordy (Self-Proclaimed Taco Pro) P.S. Jordy literally smuggled corn tortillas over the border with his horses when he went back to Canada for Spring Racing. Maybe from now on we should call him “Taco Loco!”

TACOS/CARNE Barbacoa-freaking great! Asada- Really on point. Not over seasoned. More embracing the natural meat savor.

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MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake Mayfaire started as a way to promote awareness of the arts in 1971 as well as providing a wonderful way for families to spend Mother’s Day. It is run by the Polk Museum of Art, a nonprofit organization that allows free admission to everyone. Midflorida Mayfaire attracts over 70,000 people each year to enjoy the art that can only be described as tres magnifique. Lake Morton was chosen to host the Mayfaire event for one reason. “We wanted it in our back yard so that patrons can come to the museum while they are at Mayfaire, if they would like,” said Joy Williams, Mayfaire Coordinator.

“We are affiliated with the Smithsonian and we have a point of contact there that knows people in the art industry,” said Williams. This year’s judge for Mayfaire is Leland Bryant, who was chosen by Claire Orologas, Executive Director at the Polk Museum of Art and the museum curator, Dr. H. Alexander Rich. Bryant will be judging art pieces and giving awards, including a $5,000 top prize for Best of Show. Other awards include 2 Awards of Excellence, 4 Awards of Distinction, 6 Merit Awards, and 5 Honorable Mentions with a $17,000 prize total.

This year’s cover artist, Tony Eitharong, was chosen by the Mayfaire coordinators, museum curator and the executive director. Deciding on the cover artist each year depends on different concepts. “We look at what the theme is, a feeling we are trying to convey,” said Mayfaire Coordinator, Leslie Norman.

“All applications are submitted digitally,” said Norman. Artists are able to start submitting their work through Zapplication, a computer program used amongst the art word, in October. This year there will be 165 booths including a children’s art tent that will have arts and crafts, printmaking, collages and perspective drawing for children of all ages and abilities to participate in.

Every year, a panel of five experts are chosen to judge and score all the art submissions for Mayfaire. “The top scores get invited to Mayfaire,” said Williams. All chosen judges have to be out-of-state judges so there isn’t any bias.

Another booth worth looking at is the Kids Tag Art booth. “[Kids Tag Art] is a program developed out of the Polk County Tax Collector’s office,” said Ellen Chastain, Education Manager at the Polk Museum of Art, “We are proud partners of theirs; working

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to help organize the Awards of Distinction for 5th graders throughout Polk County, which includes public, private and home school.” The children are able to design a license plate or a vanity plate for purchase and all proceeds go back to that school’s art department. Two works are chosen as Awards of Distinction from each school and are placed on a traveling exhibition throughout Polk County. “Since we have been doing this, there have been nearly 20 other counties that have adopted this program,” said Chastain, “it’s something that has grown over the state of Florida and it started here in Polk County.” This will be the 12th year for the Kid’s Tag Art and they have hit $1 million in raised funds. Mayfaire Saturday Night will have a live performance from MPiRE, which is returning for the fourth year. This group of nine performers plays a variety of music from Pop, Rock, Top 40, Disco, Country and R&B from 5:30pm-11pm. Firework show at 9pm. The Lakeland Runner’s Club will be hosting their 39th annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire 5K Race Saturday, May 12th at 7pm. The race runs around Lake Morton and Lake Mirror and will be chip timed. Awards will be awarded at 8pm to runners

for overall male and female gun time, Overall Masters using chip time, Grand Masters using overall chip time and top three finishers male and female in each age group starting at age ten. A portion of all proceeds will go to the Polk Museum of Art. During the event the Polk Museum of Art encourages art lovers to view the current exhibits within the museum. “We have Mayfairy golf carts that transports people through the show including one that is wheelchair accessible,” said Williams. These carts will also make stops at the museum as well as around the lake. So this year, take mom and the rest of the family to the Polk Museum of Art’s Midflorida Mayfaire by-the-Lake and enjoy all the wonderful and unique pieces of art that are being shown. mayfairebythelake.org May 12 & 13 9am-4pm On the shores of Lake Morton in Lakeland.

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Perianne Boring: Advocating for a Blockchain Future With an organization based on such an emerging and at the time a niche industry, I asked the founder how the idea for the Chamber of Digital Commerce came to her. She explained that she first learned about bitcoin while working on Capitol Hill, saying, “As an economist, when I first learned that there was digital currency out there that’s not controlled, created, or overseen by either a government or a corporation or any kind of organization, to me that was just a fascinating concept.”

Perianne Boring hails from Lakeland but has since moved to the country’s capital to affect important changes in the future of the digital assets and blockchain technology industry. Perianne spent her formative years at Cleveland Court Elementary, attended Southwest Middle School, and graduated from Lakeland High School (LHS). She was a majorette in the high school marching band, a special memory for Perianne and something she shares with her mother who was also a majorette at LHS. Perianne also won the Miss Lakeland crown her senior year. “I have very deep roots in Lakeland,” she reflected.

She wanted to better understand this and began to study in-depth bitcoin and blockchain technology. A couple of years of following and studying the industry independently, Perianne came to the conclusion that this was immensely important and she had to be a part of it.

Boring moved from Lakeland to further her education at the University of Florida. During her senior year at UF, she was selected as a White House intern under President Obama. Perianne studied at UF during an incredibly economically disruptive time. She witnessed the economic crisis of 2007 while studying economics. The housing collapse impacted Florida in such a way that everyone knew someone that had been touched by it. “I wanted to understand what was going on. I wanted to understand why people were losing their houses through no fault of their own, why people were getting laid off, and why our community was impacted by this,” she said.

2013 was an impactful year for the industry. Bitcoin had price increases of over 3,000% and the country of Cyprus was going through a bailout with the European Union and there were murmurs of them leaving the Euro. “During that time, there were Cypriots moving their money into bitcoin and that was one of the first international headlines about bitcoin.” This international spotlight led to new interest in the digital currency. There were a few bruises to the industry’s reputation in the same year between the collapse of Japanese company Mt. GOX and the focus on the Silk Road, a black-market site best known as a medium for people to buy and sell illegal drugs.

Upon a deep analysis of the economy at the time, Perianne said her findings were, “Incredibly frightening, especially as a young person just entering the workforce.” She was and continues to be concerned about the future economic health of the country, noting, “I was also upset about the amount of debt our country has accumulated over the years, knowing that I’m going to be a part of the population that has to pay that back and overall transparency and accountability in the global financial system.” This experience struck a chord with Boring, “I decided to dedicate my career to fighting for a better economic future for myself and those that will come after me.” This led the economist to join Lakeland Congressman Dennis Ross’ team as a legislative analyst. Working for the Congressman, Boring met with special interest groups, and lobbyists, and advised Rep. Ross on financial and economic policy. “It was really meaningful work. It was a bittersweet day when I left the Hill. I really loved my job and I loved working for Congressman Ross,” she said with sincerity.

Through the questionable public opinion, scrutiny from Capitol Hill, and warnings from various government agencies about the dangers of the technology, Boring saw opportunity. At the time, there was no one in Washington present to explain its benefits, “The only thing policymakers and the media were talking about at the time was what had gone wrong and nefarious activities, but no one was in DC advocating for the enormous potential blockchain technology could bring to government, business and society.” “The idea for the Chamber came very organically,” said Boring, “It was obvious to me that this industry needed a high quality, high integrity, independent advocate that could be a resource to the public policy community to help educate them on what blockchain technology is, what the potentials are, address concerns they may have, but not inhibit innovation or not lose site of the potential promise that blockchain can bring to society.”

“I still am in tune with that vision of fighting for a better economic future and fighting for a more sustainable monetary system,” Boring noted, “and that’s a big piece of what we’re doing now at the Chamber.”

According to Boring, since the internet’s inception, it has been a means for communication and information sharing. “It’s not a great medium to share anything of value, any kind of asset. We know this because of the trillions of dollars’ worth of cyber-attacks that cost the global economy every year. We need a better way to transfer value in a digital world and digital commerce and that’s what the promise of blockchain provides.”

Perianne Boring is the Founder and President of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a Washington, DC-based non-profit whose mission it is to, “Promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies.” It was the first trade association to focus specifically on blockchain and is still the only in Washington, DC that focuses exclusively on blockchain technology. Boring defines blockchain as a “distributed or shared leger that holds an immutable record of digital asset transaction” of which there are three main types: public, private, and those built through consortium. Boring continued, “A digital asset can represent a currency like the digital currency bitcoin, but it can also represent other assets like the title to a car, real estate, stocks, bonds, virtually all assets tangible or intangible can be recorded, tracked, and traced on a blockchain.”

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Adding to her long list of professional accomplishments, Boring has been a contributing writer for Forbes for several years with her own column, The Beauty of the Blockchain. Just this year she joined the Georgetown University faculty as an adjunct professor, teaching the university’s first-ever blockchain course. “It’s really exciting to have such an established academic institution providing educational programming around blockchain which is showing the maturation of this industry and how important the technology is,” she remarked.

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Talking about the Sweet Stuff with Bee-Haven Raw Honey Company The Sadler family has been in the sweet industry of beekeeping for the better part of 40 years. Speaking with owners, mother and son, Tammy and Clay Sadler about the family business, their love for every part of their job showed in their passion and knowledge about the beekeeping and honey industry.

“When you consume raw honey, it still contains trace amounts of plant and tree pollens. You want to eat [honey] that’s regionally local to your area so that you’re consuming those pollens regularly and it helps your body build a natural immunity and antibodies to those pollens,” explained Tammy. Their allergy blend covers every season and the regional areas of Central and North Florida. “It takes the seasonal and regional guesswork out of what honey you need to eat this time of the year. Even if you’re eating honey that’s regionally local, it also needs to match you seasonally to help with an allergy problem,” said the owner.

Clay’s grandfather started beekeeping as a hobby, eventually involving his son. When Clay’s grandfather passed away, his father began keeping bees full-time. “Now, between the whole family collectively, we have over 2,000 hives of bees,” said Clay.

Besides satiating your sweet tooth and helping you avoid the sniffles, “Honey is a natural anti-inflammatory, it’s an anti-microbial product,” said Tammy. She continued, “Bacteria does not grow in honey. Honey is a natural humectant for the skin–draws moisture and holds moisture in the skin. It’s a naturally slower processing sugar than refined sugar so it’s actually the best natural sugar you can consume.”

About 5 years ago, the Sadler’s started packaging their own honey. Previously, their honey crop was being wholesaled. Now, they have Bee-Haven Raw Honey in over 50 retail locations, including their shop in Lakeland which they opened around 7 months ago. At their brick and mortar, you can pick up Bee-Haven 100% pure Florida honey and merch along with other lines of Naked Bee products, a skin care line made with honey, beeswax, and all natural products based out of Tennessee.

What’s the difference between raw and store-bought honey? “In the actual processing of honey very common practices are to superheat the honey and then micro filter until there are no traceable pollens left in the honey.” This process strips many of the naturally benefits according to Tammy.

For the want-to-be beekeeper, Bee-Haven carries a full arsenal of beekeeping supplies. In fact, if you’d like to have a hive of your own, you can contact them to be put on a list to receive a starter hive out of their stock of bees during Spring and Fall. “Bee Keeping is a pretty popular hobby now, especially in Florida. It’s one of the biggest states in beekeeping,” commented Clay. According to the Sadler’s you can have a beehive anywhere in Florida as long it doesn’t conflict with your HOA and it is registered with the state.

When you purchase raw honey, you know exactly what you are getting. With larger processed brands, you may not. According to the owner, commercial honey companies often cut their honey with cheaper, imported honey to stretch their yield. The only honey that Bee-Haven blends is their allergy blend. Bee-Haven is a must visit for honey-lovers and beekeepers alike. To pick up some of their 100% pure Florida honey or try your hand a beekeeping, stop in the store Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm or Saturday from 9am-3pm.

Clay explained the Bee-Haven process of beekeeping and extracting honey, “We move our hives around the state to get different crops of honey.” They harvest 3 times a year. Afterward, “We bring the full boxes of honey home and we’ll go through a process called extracting where you basically run the honey out of the frames.” Then, they render the wax and strain the honey. From there, the finished product goes into a bottle, is labeled, and ready to be drizzled over a piping hot biscuit.

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What is their most popular honey? “We have one that we call our allergy blend and we take all the honey that our bees make throughout the year and we blend them together. There are 15 different types of honey in it from throughout the state,” remarked Clay. This best seller has a fantastic flavor amongst its other benefits.

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Skully’ s Barber Salon We’ve all heard it– ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.’ Lakeland barber, Paul “Skully” Scott, is living by it. “I’d always been cutting my friends hair,” said Scott. So, when it came time to choose a career, “I was always told ‘do what you love’ and I loved cutting hair so it seemed like the right choice to make.”

Though trained in both men and women’s hair, Scott focuses on men’s. What’s the most popular men’s cut in Lakeland at the moment? An undercut, according to the barber. He keeps up with emerging trends as well. When asked what’s the next ‘new do’ for the area, Scott responded, “The nineties hairstyles are coming back a lot, like the surfer haircut where it’s parted down the middle and kind of long–that’s coming back. A lot of people are growing their hair out because they’re tired of having the shaved sides.” He joked, “I call it the Jonathan Taylor Thomas.”

He got his credentials from Paul Mitchell The School–Orlando, after which he tried out a few different barber shops and salons. Tired of waiting around for clients to come in to see him, Scott decided to bring the barber shop to his clients. “I got in my truck and I started around to people’s houses and business with a toolbox and doing people’s hair out of their kitchens and what not.”

Our conversation concluded with what Scott loves the most about his job. Scott reflected, “I love being able to meet new people every day and just work with my hands and be very artistic. I’ve always been very into art and everything like that so to be able to create with my hands is awesome.”

One day, Scott was talking to his dad about his aspiration to have a business of his own. Scott’s dad had an idea. He showed Paul the rise in mobile barber shops in California. These mobile shops were done in a food truck sort of fashion, out of converted buses. “That seemed like an awesome step up from what I was already doing,” he said.

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In 2016, Scott acted on that conversation and bought a Winnebago to convert into a shop of his own. To transform it into a barber shop on wheels, Scott had to rip out the kitchen, seating area, bedroom, and shower, “I had to completely gut the RV down to the bare minimum and then rebuild it all and put in the bench and counters and everything.” He officially opened his business in 2017, dubbing it Skully’s Barber Salon. The name comes from a nickname he’s had for years, though he can’t recall its origins. He now drives his iconic green bus around Lakeland making house calls and setting up at different events and locations from W Pipkin Rd. to Florida Polytech, keeping the gentlemen of Lakeland looking fresh. He’s even been to weddings and given all the groomsmen a fresh cut and shave for the big day. You can find his location schedule for the week on his website, www.skullysbarbersalon.com. Skully, who has the only mobile barber shop in Lakeland, spoke to the advantage of such a business, “I’m able to service a wider area of people. Also, in the hair industry, there are certain times of the year that are really slow and you lose a lot of business because people aren’t getting haircuts as much. Whenever it gets slow for me, I just pack up and move somewhere else.” Scott has two more chairs that he would like to eventually hire for. New hires aside, Scott has high ambitions for the future of his mobile barber shop, “I want to either franchise out the vehicles so other people could have them under my name or open up a brick and mortar shop, have people in there and also still drive this around.”

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Scream’n Tuna Sushi is o-fish-ally my new go-to for Asian cuisine. You could say that their food makes miso happy! I’ll see myself out now. Puns aside, Scream’n Tuna has some seriously addicting food. The restaurant opened in November of last year and is situated under the NOBAY apartments in downtown Lakeland. Owned by Mike Crivello, a winter Florida resident and family member Jordan Poulos, who lives in Lakeland and runs the restaurant, it is one of many eateries owned by the family.

learning process, noting that presentation is paramount. The creative freedom is something that Poulos enjoys about making sushi, saying, “I like it because you don’t always have to do it the same way.” Why did they decide to open the restaurant in Lakeland? Poulos answered, “I really liked the downtown area. It’s growing and everybody is very nice and it’s pretty trendy.” The owner wanted somewhere that he would enjoy living as well as working and Lakeland fit that bill.

With restaurants in Wisconsin, Crivello decided to open one in Florida. He teamed up with Poulos who had been working at a sushi restaurant for 4 years in Sebring. “I was thinking about going into culinary when I was younger. I used to be a busboy at a restaurant I worked in and they gave me an opportunity to start learning sushi and get trained by Japanese chefs,” said Poulos.

For lunch on a Monday afternoon, we started with popular appetizer Tuna Tartar. The dish was seemingly simple, consisting of tuna, avocado, kimchi, chips, and scallions. The chips are actually fried wontons that they make in-house. They were well seasoned and each bite came with a generous amount of tuna and avocado. The kimchi gave it a nice amount of heat that was tamed by the slices of avocado.

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Their Ruby and Jade Roll is another guest favorite. It came with shrimp tempura, asparagus, cream cheese and was topped with imitation crab, diced tuna, avocado, and tobiko. The ingredients of the roll are standalone delicious, but came together in a way I can only describe as a mouth explosion…in a good way!

What makes Scream’n Tuna exceptional? “We’re not as traditional looking. We’re not black and red, we’re a little bit more modern. We take pride in what we do,” remarked Poulos. “It’s all precision and well thought out and we’re always looking to create more stuff and listen to our customers and what they want. We try to offer the best service as we can. We’re always trying to improve.”

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May CALENDAR 2018 Lego Star Wars Days When: Weekends throughout May Where: Legoland Florida 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven. http://www.legoland.com Join us as we unveil the newest addition to MINILAND with the LEGO® Star Wars The Force Awakens MINILAND Model Display! This giant new display, made out of thousands of LEGO bricks, features memorable moments from Episode VII of the popular Star Wars saga enhanced with lights, sound effects and animation. Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character for a chance to win LEGO prizes Hands-on building activities and much more!

1-6 Masters of Spain: Goya & Picasso When: May. 01 through June. 17, 2018 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org March 17-June 17A 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. Painting a Nation: Hudson River School Landscapes When: May. 01 through May. 20 2018 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org March 10-May 20A collection of superb examples of Hudson River School paintings, the first native school of painting in the United States. These paintings are from the Higdon Collection and was organized by the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina.

Half a Century of Art When: May. 01 through June. 01 Where: Michael Crews Gallery Lake Wales Arts Council 1099 Highway 60 E, Lake Wales. http://www.lakewalesartscouncil.org 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

modern Calligraphy, including tips and tricks on how to impress your friends and family with beautiful Christmas card envelopes.The instructional beginner’s class includes all your supplies‚ beautifully crafted Practice Book and Vellum Sheets, beginner’s Calligraphy Oblique Penholder with three different Pen Nibs, Higgins Ink and Ink Well and a delicious Cupcake from Nook Bakery.Register online. $95 (863) 225-2426 Writers @ LPL When: May. 02, 2018 | 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Writers @ LPL is a writing group hosted by Lakeland Public Library (100 Lake Morton Drive). Writers @ LPL meets the first Wednesday each month at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For more info, contact Brenda Patterson at Brenda.Patterson@lakelandgov.net

Cameos Memoirs Writing Class When: May. 01, 2018 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com Write your own stories! Class meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Beverly Lerner at (863) 294-6042 or bevlerner@aol.com

Chad Prather Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour When: May. 02, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://rpfundingcenter.com Prather is known for his way with words. He is a comedian, armchair philosopher, musician, and observational humorist. He is often referred to as “the modern day Will Rogers.” He is a fast-talking combination of Lewis Grizzard and Jeff Foxworthy. Purchase tickets online.

Creative Crafts! When: May. 01, 2018 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland. Make and take a craft every first Tuesday of the month at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library! Come create and have fun!!! Ages 5-14. No registration required. (863) 834-4288 Weed Warriors Wednesdays When: May. 02, 2018 | 8:15 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Come and make a difference by removing the invasive species Caesar weed. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water and plan to spend a couple of hours (or as long as you can last.) The Nature Discovery Center doesn’t open until 9 am so please meet us behind the Nature Center at 8:15 am. Thank you!Contact Tabitha Biehl at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center: 863-668-4673 for more information

Fertilize Appropriately When: May. 03, 2018 | 10 a.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. Free first Thursday gardening workshop taking place at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve at 10am. It’s titled “Fertilize Appropriately,” by Celia Beamish. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272 or aquinones@mylakealfred.com National Day of Prayer When: May. 03, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland. Join with ministry & marketplace community leaders to PRAY for our city & nation. www.unitedcity.org

Bartow Farmers Market When: May. 02, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Fort Blount Park, W Davidson St., Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com Calligraphy & Cupcakes When: May. 02, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. http://www.scoutingvintage.com In this class you will learn the basic forms of

Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Amy Freeze: Summer Salads When: May. 03, 2018 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Amy will incorporate ingredients straight from our garden, to prepare a variety of summerthemed salads, a decadent dessert, and cool summer drinks.Purchase drinks online. 863-676-1408 $45 Leadercast Lakeland When: May. 04, 2018 | 8 a.m. Where: Polk State/Lakeland 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. http://leadercastlakeland.com At Leadercast Live 2018, the speakers who will take the stage will inspire you to lead yourself well first so you can better lead your families, organizations, and communities after.Get more information, become a sponsor, or buy your tickets at leadercastlakeland.com Coloring Carnival Fridays When: May. 04, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.Questions? Contact Brenda Patterson 863.834.4276 brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net Free Friday Family Yoga When: May. 04, 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. Bark in the Park When: May. 04, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mainstreetwh.com It’s a dog day in Central Park Downtown Winter Haven Friday night May 4, 2018. Enjoy - CONTINUED ON PAGE 40 -

acoustic music, cold beer & wine while strolling through pet friendly vendors and dog play area. Bark in the Park is a FREE community event created just for you and your four-legged friends. Don’t forget to register for the wiener dog race, check in at the Main Street Winter Haven tent between 6 & 7. The race begins at 7:30 PM and is so much fun to watch. Lakeland First Friday When: May. 04, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. All new First Friday including the Lkld Creative Makers Market. Painted Signs Workshop When: May. 04, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Choose your style online.Some boards require personalization, please provide information in the notes when you register online. You will select your color choices the night of the class. Frames can be painted or stained. Prices vary. (863) 225-2426 Bridges of Madison County When: May. 04 through 06, 2018 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre

beautiful lakes, and through ancient forests. Start at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City then ride to Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. On Saturday, there will be 27, 50, 75 and 100 mile route options.On Sunday, there will be 27, 50 and 75 mile route options.

121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland. http://www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com/ boxofficelct@gmail.com 863-603-7529One of the most romantic stories ever written and a two-time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical It tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. This production features gorgeous, soulful music by Tony Award®-winning composer Jason Robert Brown that draws upon the rich textures of Americana and folk and the sweeping, expressive balladry of classic Broadway.

Cinco de Mayo When: May. 05, 2018 Cardboard Boat Challenge When: May. 05, 2018 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lake Eva Park 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. http://lakeseducation.org Teams make boats out of cardboard and duct tape, then race around a marked course on Lake Eva. For more info: lakeseducation@hotmail.com 863-899-8157 Register online

Swan City Improv When: May. 04, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com 2 shows, 7:30 & 9. $10 for one show, $15 for both. Questions: info@lkldlive.com

Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: May. 05, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org

Bike MS: The Citrus Tour 2018 When: May. 05 & 06, 2018 Where: Fantasy of Flight 1400 Broadway Blvd. SE, Polk City. https://www.nationalmssociety.org Bike MS: The Citrus Tour is a 2-day ride through the citrus groves of Old Florida, along

The Gathering Goose 1st Saturdays Vintage Market When: May. 05, 2018 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Downtown City Park 200 E Park St., Auburndale. It is a mix of vintage, hand crafted, artisan, direct sales, retro, upcycled, etc. An eclectic array of vendors that one can shop from. City of Auburndale does not allow pets in their park. Free Skin Cancer Screenings When: May. 05, 2018 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Watson Clinic Highlands 2300 E County Rd. 540A, Lakeland. In acknowledgement of Melanoma Awareness month, the Watson Clinic Foundation is offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Watson Clinic Highlands located at 2300 E. County Rd. 540A in Lakeland.Board-certified dermatologist Luke M. Miller, MD will provide free screenings from this location exclusively for individuals who have not yet established their own dermatologist.Participants are asked to wear loose-fitted clothing and no makeup to assist in the screening process.Appointments are required to take part in these screenings. Call 863-904-2656 to schedule your appointment or visit https://bit.ly/2GRLPv2 Watson Clinic HighlandsAddress: 2300 E. County Rd. 540A Lakeland, FLDate: 5/5/2018 Time: 9 am - 12 pm

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Great Strides Lakeland When: May. 05, 2018 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. A Family Friendly 5k walk to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Registration begins at 10am and walk begins at 11am. There is no fee to register, but donations are welcome as this is a fundraiser! There will be great food, fun and entertainment for the whole family! 813-374-9041 7 Rivers Water Festival When: May. 05, 2018 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lake Eva Park 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. http://www.polk-county.net/7rivers A family-friendly event featuring games, prizes, demonstrations, food vendors & exhibits. Increase awareness about best ways to protect and enjoy our numerous lakes and wetlands.863-298-4100Cardboard Boat Challenge Recycle Fashion Show Free Comic Book Day When: May. 05, 2018 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Coliseum of Comics 121 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://coliseumofcomics.com Fans new and old are welcome at all Coliseum of Comics locations for fun events and free comics! Star Wars Party: Revenge of the Fifth When: May. 05, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland. https://lakelandpl.libcal.com Star Wars Party: Revenge of the Fifth Join us in a Galaxy far far away for our Star Wars Revenge of the Fifth Celebration at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library! Come meet Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion and participate in fun activities. Great for all ages! Registration is not required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan 101 When: May. 05, 2018 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Learn the basics for painting furniture and then paint your own small project you bring from home. Includes a sample pot of paint and wax of your choice and all the supplies to complete your piece in our workshop. Register online. $95.00 (863) 225-2426 Access Art: Special Needs When: May. 05, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo! When: May. 05, 2018 | 1-3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Join Chef Matt in the Outdoor Kitchen to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and learn how to set up your own impressive taco bar. Chef Matt will demonstrate cooking techniques, homemade salsas and handmade tortillas.Purchase tickets online. 863-676-1408 35

Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Participants 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. 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.

Summer Splash When: May. 05, 2018 | 1-5 p.m. Where: Rowdy Gaines Olympic Poo 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Join us for a day full of fun in the sun and get your family safely prepared for summer with free swim tests, survival swimming demonstrations and more!For more information or questions please call (863) 291-5656.

Free Comic Book Day at Uncanny Heroes When: May. 05, 2018 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Uncanny Heroes 950 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. http://uncannyheroes.com/ Saturday May 5, 2018 is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!!! Stop by and hang out with your Uncanny Friends during our Free Comic Book Day celebration! The biggest and best day of the year for all things comics!

Camp Fire’s Kentucky Derby Party When: May. 05, 2018 | 3 p.m. Where: Lone Palm Golf Club 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland. http://campfirederby.com/ An evening of wonderful food and drink, fabulous auction items and of course, the 144th renewal of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.”Purchase your tickets today or sign up to be a sponsor through our website. All proceeds from the Kentucky Derby Party will go to Camp Fire Sunshine Council, which provides a nurturing, constructive and fun environment for young people to discover their Spark, unique skills, passions, interests and adopt a growth mindset.

Polk Girls Rock 4th Edition When: May. 05, 2018 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Florida Polytechnic Universit 4700 Research Way, Lakeland. The event will cater to young girls between the ages of 5-18. The event will provide a positive setting where influencers, positive role models, and small business owners born or raised in the Polk County Community join forces and help young girls celebrate, bring awareness on the positive effect of education, self-love, believing and pursuing your dreams, and believing in yourself through various workshops, pamper and beauty stations, activities and much more. This year’s theme will include technology as we partner with Florida Polytechnic University to bring our attendees a memorable experience. More info on Facebook at Polk Girls Rock

Kentucky Derby Day When: May. 05, 2018 | 4 p.m. Where: Rocking H Ranch, 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. https://cflcc.org/ Enjoy a fancy hat contest, mint juleps, auction, racing games and more. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities programs in Polk County. Register online. (407) 451-5315rbaker@cflcc.org

Cinco de Mayo Massive Mariachi Taco and Margarita Fiesta When: May. 05, 2018 | 12 p.m. Where: Masons Live, 5501 Florida Ave S, Lakeland. http://www.masonslive.com/ A full day of Cinco de Mayo entertainment! Bringing you the best live mariachi band in Central Florida. With two performances! As well as keeping the dance floor rocking with local favorite bands “Bully For You” and Guests! Live DJs all day! With multiple taco trucks & Margarita specials all day! Giveaways All Day! Doors open at Noon! No Cover till 7pm!

Steve Noonan & Jimmy Fadden When: May. 05, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.gpderrydown.com Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Steve Noonan and Jimmy Fadden with special guests Jackson Rodgers & Forest Rogers. (863) 295-9422 41

Cinco de Punko When: May. 05, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com It’s Punk night at Lkld Live once again with a special show to celebrate the release of the new EP “BARE GRITS” by BUTCH QUEEN & THE BAD HABITS. But that’s not all..The J.P.P and GNARLY SHEEN will also be performing. Doors at 7pm Bands at 8pm Purchase tickets online Astronomy For Beginners When: May. 05, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. We will show you how to be an astronomer without a telescope. All you need to do is look up. You can start by learning and identifying constellations. You may not see the “faint fuzzies” on the other side of the universe, but if you have dark skies, you can see the Andromeda galaxy, our closest faint fuzzy neighbor, without a telescope. We will focus our telescopes on star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies far away. Rain or shine, the show goes on. Come join us!For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272 or aquinones@mylakealfred.com FREE Hair of the Downdog When: May. 06, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. http://www.ioyogastudio.com Join Sandra from Inside Out Yoga at Grove Roots!Yoga then a beer. $15 Space is limited, reserve your space online. Florida Wedding & Bridal When: May. 06, 2018 | 1 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://flwbridalexpo.com Florida Tarpons vs Austin Wild When: May. 06, 2018 | 3:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://www.floridatarpons.com Arena Football

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7-13 LKLD Creative Makers Event When: May 7, 7-8pm Where: Haus 820 820 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland LKLD Creative Makers is a collective of amazing people that come together on the first Monday of every month to collab, celebrate, and network. Created in hopes of giving the artistic community of Lakeland a place to fellowship and connect. Find them on FB at LkLd Creative Makers Open Mic at Gram Parsons Derry Down When: May. 07, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.gpderrydown.com Musicians of all ages are invited to play in this historic venue, just come in and sign your name to perform up to 3 songs. Beginners, veteran performers, singer-songwriters, and anyone who wants to work on their craft in a supportive communal environment are welcome. For those of you who enjoy listening, please join us as well. There is no cost to attend. This show will kick off our new format of Open Mic Night the first Monday night each month. Top Chef of Polk County When: May. 07, 2018 | 6:30-9 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://achievementacademy.com There will be a tasting of signature dishes from Polk County’s leading chefs while raising much needed funds for children with special needs. As many as 12 chefs will create and prepare their signature dish (tapas style) accompanied with a wine or libation that complements the flavors of the dish. All guests will have the opportunity to try all of the chef’s signature dishes. Finally, guests will vote on the overall “Top Chef of Polk County 2018.” (863) 683-6504

Library. Each month has a different craft and all you need to do is register online. All supplies are provided and this event is free for Adults ages 16 and up.

Knit One, Crochet Too! When: May. 07, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome!Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar 863.834.4278 lisa.kolesar@lakelandgov.net

Bartow Farmers Market When: May. 09, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Fort Blount Park, W Davidson St., Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com Bouquet Garden Club of Winter Haven When: May. 09, 2018 | 10 a.m. Where: Garden Center of Winter Haven 715 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. To further educate members in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, landscape design and more. (863) 293-7638

Arts4Vets Clay Workshop When: May. 08, 2018 | 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Eloise Resource and Arts Center 710 Snively Ave, Winter Haven. This class is free to all veterans. Spouses may attend for a donation of $10, per class. All class fees collected cover supply costs.FOR ALL SKILL LEVELSInstructor: Nancy Guevara and Polly LoeberLocation: Eloise Resource and Arts Center (863) 845-2984 or 293-2700

Kids Korner When: May. 09, 2018 | 2:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. KIDS’ KORNER features activities, games and crafts for school-aged children, ages five to twelve.No registration required.Questions? Contact our Youth Department 863.834.4268

Spring Spa Night When: May. 08, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Rafa Natural (Lakeland) 244 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. https://rafanatural.com Enjoy a little pre-spa mingling with wine, cheeses + fruit.Guests have an opportunity to try at least 8 different products including a face scrub and facial masqueGuests receive a cute East of These Turban ($20 Value :: color & pattern of turban will vary at each Spa Night) Our team members spend one-on-one time with customers to design a skin care regimen that best fits each individual Guests receive Special Discounts & More!Space is limited 863.712.7620 $20

Camellia Garden Club of Winter Haven When: May. 10, 2018 | 9 a.m. Where: Garden Center of Winter Haven 715 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. Learn about gardening, horticulture, floral design, landscape design and more. (863) 293-7638 Hearing Loss Chapter Meeting When: May. 10, 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,

Foxy Craft Night When: May. 08, 2018 | 7-8:45 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. https://lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/3611794 Join us for crafting at the Lakeland Public

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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 Women of Central Florida Spring Fashion Show When: May. 10, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://www.cfshc.org Tickets $50(Catered by Publix Aprons)Special GuestSheriff Grady Judd!Fashion Partners include: SoFlo, Belk, Babes, and Edwards Macy! For more information, call Debbie at 863-686-3189 www.womenofcentralflorida.org Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally When: May. 10, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. Painted Signs Workshop When: May. 10, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Choose your style online.Some boards require personalization, please provide information in the notes when you register online. You will select your color choices the night of the class. Frames can be painted or stained. Prices vary. (863) 225-2426 Peter Pan Jr. When: May 11-13 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven www.theatrewinterhaven.com Broadway’s timeless classic musical, as the

whole family is whisked away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up. (863) 294-7469 National Public Gardens Day When: May. 11, 2018 | 12 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with free general admission for up to 4 guests! Must claim voucher online. 863-676-1408

Polk State College Avenue H NE Winter Haven. The 27th anniversary celebration luncheon will honor all past honorees and celebrate four outstanding women who are recognized as leaders and role models for the girls and young women of Greater Winter Haven.Tickets are $50 per person.To purchase tickets or to register as a sponsor - and help our girls, be STRONG, SMART & BOLD please call Peggy at Girls Inc of Winter Haven on 863-967-2864

Coloring Carnival Fridays When: May. 11, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.Questions? Contact Brenda Patterson 863.834.4276 or brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net

Free Friday Family Yoga When: May. 11, 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.

Girl’s Inc. of Winter Haven “She Knows Where She’s Going” Luncheon When: May. 11, 2018 | 12-1:30 p.m. Where: Polk State Student Center

The Gathering Goose Presents Fantastic Friday Nights When: May. 11, 2018 | 4-9 p.m. Where: 251 Avenue A SW, Winter Haven.

It is a mix of vintage, hand crafted, artisan, direct sales, retro, upcycled, etc. An eclectic array of vendors that one can shop from. Food trucks will be there Family and pet friendly. Melvin Gallery Spring Art Show: “Life Out Loud” Artist Reception When: May. 11, 2018 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Melvin Gallery 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland. 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 ArtistsArtist Reception, May 11, 6:00 — 8:00 PM Open to public.Theme: “Life Out Loud”. FSC’s art professor, H. Alexander Rich, Ph.D., is the show’s juror.For more information, go towww.lakelandartguild.org The Story of an Undead World When: May. 11, 2018 | 8-10 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com Back from a successful run at the 2018 Tampa Fringe, Story of an Undead World is back in Lakeland with added content. This is one metal opera you don’t want to miss!

Lake Wales Farmers Market When: May. 12, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Marketplace 20 N Market, Lake Wales. 863-662-98722 Antique Fair Along Main Street When: May. 12, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: May. 12, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Midflorida Mayfaire by-the-Lake When: May. 12, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lake Morton, Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. http://www.mayfairebythelake.org Begun as a crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public Library, the Polk Museum of Art’s MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend - CONTINUED ON PAGE 44 -

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each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list. Baby Fair When: May. 12, 2018 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center 40100 Us Hwy 27, Davenport. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center will be hosting a Baby Fair from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, May 12 at the hospital located at 40100 Us Hwy 27 in Davenport. The Baby Fair is free and open to all new and expectant mothers. There will be healthrelated giveaways for mothers and babies, tips on dropping baby weight, tours of the labor and delivery area and information on breastfeeding, managing colic, newborns and sleep and infant immunizations. For more information, call 866-997 DOCS (3627) or visit the Events tab at HeartOfFlorida.com Mother’s Day Paint Around When: May. 12, 2018 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Chain ‘O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Join City of Winter Haven’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a paint filled day celebrating our Moms. $15, registration required. Call (863) 291-5656 Saturday Afternoon Family Movies When: May. 12, 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. Mayfaire Saturday Night When: May. 12, 2018 | 5-11 p.m. Where: Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland. http://www.mayfairebythelake.org Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a free party on the shores of Lake Mirror, just two blocks north of Lake Morton. New this year, a variety of Food Trucks will be lined up on the shore of Lake Mirror for you culinary enjoyment. This event includes fireworks and the MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire 5K Race. (For more information about the race, contact Lakeland Runners Club.)

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Ramblin’ Rose Trio: Music Bouquet When: May. 12, 2018 | 7-11 p.m. Where: Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park.

art festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list.

MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire 5k When: May. 12, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: Lake Mirror, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland.

Paul Thorn When: May. 13, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. https://www.gpderrydown.com/ Paul will be playing songs from his new album Don’t Let the Devil Ride.The son of a preacher man, Mississippi-raised Thorn spent much of his childhood in church, participating in multiple weekly services with his father as well as at neighboring African American congregations, where he became entranced with the music whose infectious spirit is captured on the new album.Don’t Let the Devil Ride collects soulful songs originally cut by black southern gospel groups, and features guests Blind Boys of Alabama, the McCrary Sisters, the Preservation Hall Jazz Horns, and Bonnie Bishop.

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http://lakelandrunnersclub.org Join the Lakeland Runners Club for an evening 5k road race which runs around Lake Mirror and Lake Morton, a scenic and certified course (FL09122EBM) through Lakeland’s historic district and views of the city’s beautiful lakes. A portion of the proceeds from the Lakeland Runner’s Club’s MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire 5k will benefit Polk Museum of Art. Florida Tarpons vs Raleigh Triangle Torch When: May. 12, 2018 | 7:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://www.floridatarpons.com Arena Football Jason Baker & The Swan City Swingtet When: May. 12, 2018 | 8 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com Mr. Jason Baker and his band have lined up a fantastic collection of classic Jazz and Swing tunes to transport you back to a golden age of American music. The perfect way to treat your loved one on Mother’s Day Weekend. Dancing is encouraged! Doors 7:30pm Show Starts 8:00pm

14-20 “Life Out Loud” Melvin Gallery Spring Art Show When: May. 14 through June 09, 2018 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 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 ArtistsFSC’s art professor, H. Alexander Rich, Ph.D., is the show’s juror. www.lakelandartguild.org (863) 680-4743

Mother’s Day When: May. 13, 2018 Mother’s Day at Bok Tower When: May 13 Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Free admission for all Moms on Mother’s Day. The Shop at Bok will have plant specials and handmade corsages for purchase. (863) 676-1408

Knit One, Crochet Too! When: May. 14, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome!Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar 863.834.4278 lisa.kolesar@lakelandgov.net

Midflorida Mayfaire by-the-Lake When: May. 13, 2018 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lake Morton, Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. http://www.mayfairebythelake.org Begun as a crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public Library, the Polk Museum of Art’s MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of Florida’s premier outdoor

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Where: Eloise Resource and Arts Center 710 Snively Ave, Winter Haven. This class is free to all veterans. Spouses may attend for a donation of $10, per class. All class fees collected cover supply costs.FOR ALL SKILL LEVELSInstructor: Nancy Guevara and Polly LoeberLocation: Eloise Resource and Arts Center (863) 845-2984 or 293-2700 Free Family Movie Night: My Little Pony-The Movie When: May. 15, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland. Join us for a FREE movie shown on our big screen every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Larry R Jackson Branch Library. No registration required. May’s Movie: My Little Pony - The Movie Bartow Farmers Market When: May. 16, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Fort Blount Park, W Davidson St., Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com Volunteer Opportunities at Bok Tower When: May 17, 5-7pm Where: Visitor Center at Bok Tower 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Participants can RSVP for the Volunteer Fair by calling 863-676-1408 x2258, sending an email to jlandmichl@boktower.org or register online at https://boktowergardens.polldaddy.com/s/ volunteer-fair. Shutterbugs When: May. 17, 2018 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Love photography? Join our new photography club!Shutterbugs is a monthly photography club where you meet with fellow photographers to share tips and photos based on the theme of the month.All skill levels are welcome. May’s theme: Water Questions? Contact Judy Owens at 863.834.4268 or judy.owens@lakelandgov.net Florida and WWII When: May. 17, 2018 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. https://floridahumanities.org Join us at the Lake Wales Museum as we host Dr. Gary Mormino, Frank E. Duckwall Florida Professor of History Emeritus at USF St. Petersburg, as he presents “Florida and World War II.” Mormino will explore Florida’s role in the war. On the eve of Pearl Harbor, Florida

was the smallest state in the South. Today, Florida is a Sunbelt megastate. World War II is the lynchpin. The war galvanized Floridians, resulting in the influx of two million servicemen. WWII also ignited a modern civil rights movement, new roles forwomen, and the dawn of the Florida Dream. mdrakepierce@cityoflakewales.com Monica Pierce(414) 737-5316 “Heart of Gold” Polk County Heart & Stroke Ball When: May. 17, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Lone Palm Golf Club 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland. Join us for the “Heart of Gold” 2018 Polk County Heart & Stroke Ball for an elegant evening of dining, dancing, entertainment, live and silent auction items and an “Open Your Heart” mission appeal. Together, we will heighten awareness of heart disease and stroke, and support the American’s Heart Association’s vital life-saving research and education programs.PolkHeartBall.heart. orgFor table and sponsorship information, please contact (314) 283-1726 or polkaha@heart.org. Painting and Dyeing Monogram Pillows When: May. 17, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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 MembersIf you have any questions, please call Membership Manager, Diana Smith, at 863.688.7743 x 249.

Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Join us to paint and dye your own linen pillowcase. Includes a down-filled pillow. Register online. Size 18” x 18” (863) 225-2426 Coloring Carnival Fridays When: May. 18, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.Questions? Contact Brenda Patterson 863.834.4276 or brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net

Free Friday Family Yoga When: May. 18, 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.

Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh When: May. 18, 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

Dulcimers in the Park When: May. 18, 2018 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening with this unique Hammered Dulcimer

band as well as demonstrations from the Wildwood Dulcimers, mountain dulcimer trio. You will be entertained with music styles of Waltzes, Patriotic tunes, Irish Reels & Jigs, Hymns, and American standards. Enjoy this free concert every month on the Third Friday night in Winter Haven. “At the End of the Day” World Premiere When: May. 18, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland. https://www.polktheatre.org/ The premiere of the local indie film “At the End of the Day.””At the End of the Day” is a dramatic comedy that explores the tension between the church and the LGBTQ community. We follow Dave, a conservative, Christian professor who experiences a profound change when he finds himself planted in a gay support group in order to stop the opening of an LGBTQ homeless youth shelter in their small town.Written and produced right here in Lakeland.This film is NOT RATED but is equivalent to a PG-13 rating due to some language and adult themes.You don’t want to miss this screening - one night only! - CONTINUED ON PAGE 46 -

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Friday Fest Main Street Bartow When: May. 18, 2018 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com Armed Forces Day at Bok Tower When: May 19 Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Free admission with valid ID offered to all military veterans including active duty. (863) 676-1408 “Serving the Children” Golf Tournament When: May. 19, 2018 | 12 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Country Club 4200 Country Club Road S, Winter Haven. http://www.winterhavenkiwanis.org/golf Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven presenting21st Annual “Serving the Children” Golf tournament Saturday May 19th at Country Club of Winter Havenhttp: www. winterhavenkiwanis.org/golf Kickoff event Thursday May 17th at Grove Roots6:00p.m.8:30p.m.Tickets $35Additional information including SPONSORSHIP opportunities;email: golf@winterhavenkiwanis.orgor call (863)210-4040 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K When: May. 19, 2018 | 7 a.m. Where: Three Parks Trail 3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland. http://www.lakelandpolicefoundation.com Be a part of this fun family event as we show support for law enforcement and raise funds for the Lakeland Police Foundation. Also special this year, our race falls on Armed Forces Day. What a perfect opportunity to also honor those who have served and continue to serve our great country. REGISTER TODAY! www.register.chronotrack.com/r/38353 Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: May. 19, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Energize Your Life with Kundalini Yoga When: May. 19, 2018 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. https://boktowergardens.org Revitalize your energy through the practice of Kundalini yoga with Ali Smith and Kelly Andrews! Come learn all about the chakra system and how you can create a practice to align each energy center. This workshop will be a combination of lecture and engaged havenmagazines.com

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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. 863.688.7743

Book Store 1/2 Price Sale When: May. 19, 2018 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Store 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Electric Mayhem Festival When: May. 19, 2018 | 12 p.m. Where: Maddox Ranch 2505 W Bella Vista St., Lakeland. 24 hours 12 amazing Florida DJ’s, 6 female and 6 male. Main party from 12 p.m. Saturday till 11 p.m. starting at midnight we will have a second show. we will be spinning all night till sun up after the main event for Camp pass holders. www.facebook.com/ events/234165683793447/

Mother Daughter Picnic When: May. 19, 2018 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland. Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Mother Daughter Picnic is a free community event for moms and daughters. This wonder woman themed picnic will feature lunch (first come, first served), arts & crafts, games, bounce house and vendorsFor more information, please call the Wabash Community Center at (863) 284-4223.

Slow Roll & Ski Show When: May. 19, 2018 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Where: The Bike Sho 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 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). Find more info on Facebook www.facebook.com/slowrollskishow/

Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan 101 When: May. 19, 2018 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Learn the basics for painting furniture and then paint your own small project you bring from home. Includes a sample pot of paint and wax of your choice and all the supplies to complete your piece in our workshop. Register online. Cost $95.00 (863) 225-2426

Free Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show When: May. 19, 2018 | 5-7 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Park 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven. Park Concessions Available Bring blanket or chair for seating

Art Lab When: May. 19, 2018 | 10:30 a.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. https://polkmuseumofart.org/ Labs are led by professional artists or art educators whom will engage participants in creating their own piece of artwork through a wide array of art mediums, techniques and connecting conversations relating to a specific exhibition on display in the Museum.10:30amnoonFree for everyone.Space is limited! Registration Required. call 863-688-5423.

NIght at the Museum: The Big Reveal When: May. 19, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Come to the Museum for an evening of music and culinary delights where the BIG REVEAL is revealed! Help create a sustainable future for the Museum to provide hands-on educational exhibits and programs in the arts and sciences. To sponsor the event or for tickets visit online or call 863.687.3869 or email kfalwell@explorationsv.com

Docent-Led Tours When: May. 19, 2018 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. Third Saturdays of the monthTour begins at 11:00am and ends at noon.Free for everyone. All ages. Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through 46

The Treetops + Revel In The View + Mr. Handsome + Courtney Plummer When: May. 19, 2018 | 8 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. http://www.lkldlive.com Four of the finest, freshest acts in town converge for a indie rock-fest that’ll knock yer socks off! Doors at 7:30pm Show Starts at 8pm Everyday Dinners With Kathi When: May. 20, 2018 | 5-7 p.m. Where: 434 Terranova St., Winter Haven. RSVP by May 13 to BlessingsCookingSchool@ gmail.comLearn how Kathi prepares a tasty meal after a busy workday. Enjoy the typical dinner fare in a 7th Day Adventist home-the population that lives healthily and 10 years longer than the average American. 12 slots available, Free to attend, donations accepted. Classic Albums Live Presents Fleetwood Mac Rumours When: May. 20, 2018 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://rpfundingcenter.com Rumours Album emerged as Fleetwood Mac’s most celebrated and popular work. Join Classic Albums Live as they recreate Rumours in its entirety- note for note, cut for cut, with A-list musicians from across the country that perform rock favorites exactly as you remember hearing them.

21-27 Chow Down in Lake Wales When: May. 21, 2018 | 5-9 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales. Food trucks! Knit One, Crochet Too! When: May. 21, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets every Monday evening. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. All skill levels are welcome! Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar 863.834.4278 lisa.kolesar@lakelandgov.net Arts4Vets Clay Workshop When: May. 22, 2018 | 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Eloise Resource and Arts Center 710 Snively Ave, Winter Haven. This class is free to all veterans. Spouses may

attend for a donation of $10, per class. All class fees collected cover supply costs.FOR ALL SKILL LEVELSInstructor: Nancy Guevara and Polly LoeberLocation: Eloise Resource and Arts Center (863) 845-2984 or 293-2700 Beginner Mosaic Workshop When: May. 22, 2018 | 6-8 p.m. Where: PicassoZ Art Cafe 4632 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland. We will teach you the how-tos of putting together your own Mosaic. Choose from many different shapes and leave with your finished project. (You will just need to grout it at home. We will send you with grout and instructions.) Class is $21 Stop by the store or give us a call to register today! 863 688 6545 Bartow Farmers Market When: May. 23, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Fort Blount Park, W Davidson St., Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com Moonlight Market When: May. 23, 2018 | 6 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. Vendors from all over Central Florida will be setting up shop just for you! Shop, eat, sip, local! Painted Swan Sign Workshop When: May. 23, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. http://www.scoutingvintage.com Join us for a Painted Swan Workshop 24” Tall x 29” Long Select Colors to match your home. (863) 225-2426 Register online.

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Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. Join us for Coloring Carnival Fridays! We’ll provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.Questions? Contact Brenda Patterson 863.834.4276 or brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net

Chat & Chew “After Hours” with Dr. Michael Greger When: May. 24, 2018 | 5-6:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. Free Library Skype Meeting, Thursday, Large Conference Room, Winter Haven Library. LIMITED SEATING For more information: Email-Cathy at 54321health@ gmail.com Chat and Chew More Plants on the YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube. com/c/ChatChewMorePlantsChat and Chew Facebook at Chat and Chew More PlantsCome to our next “After Hours” Chat and Chew Skype to hear Dr. Michael Greger, internationally recognized physician and speaker; NY Times best selling author; and scholar who knows the health and diet research. As time allows, the audience of Dr. Michael Greger may ask health and diet questions.

Free Friday Family Yoga When: May. 25, 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. Jug Brothers Band When: May. 25, 2018 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. Music in Central park. Grant Piche leads singing with a variety of his friends to the sound of kazoos, washboards, spoons, bongos, etc. Audience participation is encouraged. Guests bring their own chairs. Please contact Grant Piche at picgra@aol.com for more information.

Craft Beer Crawl When: May. 24, 2018 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Winter Haven. http://www.mainstreetwh.com Over 20 business will over a craft beer tasting, purchase your tasting glass and a map for $20. On the day of the event pick up your glass and map and get started exploring downtown winter haven and enjoying cold craft beer. (863) 295-9422 $20

Central Florida SCORE Balancing the Books for Growth When: May. 24, 2018 | 7:45-9:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce 35 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

Lake Wales Farmers Market When: May. 26, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Marketplace 20 N Market, Lake Wales. 863-662-9872 Downtown Farmers Curb Market When: May. 26, 2018 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. http://downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org

Coloring Carnival Fridays When: May. 25, 2018 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland.

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Painted Signs Workshop When: May. 26, 2018 | 1-3 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Choose your style online.Some boards require personalization, please provide information in the notes when you register online. You will select your color choices the night of the class. Frames can be painted or stained. Prices vary. (863) 225-2426 Saturday Afternoon Family Movies When: May. 26, 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. TinkerBell Tea Party When: May. 26, 2018 | 4 p.m. Where: Sweet Magnolia’s Tea Bistro 212 Howard St., Auburndale. http://www.magnoliatearoomandgiftshop.com/

This is event is RSVP only. Get your tickets early because we do book up quickly! Every child and adult attending are required to purchase tickets in advance. Each ticket includes entertainment and meals. More details online. 863-965-1684 Lakeland Country Fest When: May. 26, 2018 | 4 p.m. Where: Masons Live, 5501 Florida Ave S, Lakeland. http://www.masonslive.com The return of “Clemons Road” with all the original members!Live performances byMixin DixieSkyler ClarkMadison GraceOakleeTavern Kings& More TBA! Also a special after party with national touring DJs/Producers “MIXIN DIXIE” Inside! Classic Car Show When: May. 26, 2018 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Marketplac 20 N Market, Lake Wales.

Lake Wales Food Truck Rally Downtown When: May. 26, 2018 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Marketplace 20 N Market, Lake Wales. Warm Flow Pop Up Class When: May. 26, 2018 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.ioyogastudio.com/ My warm flow classes consist of a combination of traditional yoga poses combined with yoga conditioning. Being an avid music junkie, you can count on an eclectic playlist at each class. Regular class pricing.

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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.

Memorial Day at Bok Tower When: May 28 Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Free admission with valid ID offered to all military veterans including active duty. (863) 676-1408 Bartow Farmers Market When: May. 30, 2018 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Fort Blount Park, W Davidson St., Bartow. http://mainstreetbartowfl.com

Florida Tarpons vs Anderson Upstate Dragons When: May. 26, 2018 | 7:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. http://www.floridatarpons.com Arena Football

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Painted Signs Workshop When: May. 31, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag, 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://www.scoutingvintage.com/ Choose your style online.Some boards require personalization, please provide information in the notes when you register online. You will select your color choices the night of the class. Frames can be painted or stained. Prices vary. (863) 225-2426

John McEuen & The String Wizards When: May. 26, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. http://www.gpderrydown.com John McEuen and the String Wizards - Will the Circle Be Unbroken. (863) 295-9422

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FORT MEADE 175 PAGE RD, FORT MEADE.............................................3/26/2018....... $75,300 3065 DOC LINDSEY, FORT MEADE.................................3/20/2018...... $80,000 19 4TH ST, FORT MEADE ..................................................3/27/2018...... $80,300

FROSTPROOF 960 KEEN RD, FROSTPROOF..........................................3/29/2018........$81,300 407 PALM AVE, FROSTPROOF........................................3/23/2018........$97,500 15 W C ST, FROSTPROOF..................................................3/21/2018.....$140,000 1610 SCRUB JAY TRL, FROSTPROOF...............................3/23/2018...... $271,200

HAINES CITY 53 ASPEN DR, HAINES CITY............................................3/23/2018....... $76,500 255 RAMSGATE WAY, HAINES CITY..................................4/3/2018.......$78,000 4060 10TH ST, HAINES CITY...........................................3/28/2018...... $90,000 79 STRAPHMORE DR, HAINES CITY................................3/27/2018...... $112,000 245 MILESTONE DR, HAINES CITY..................................3/27/2018........$115,100 12 ROBYN LN, HAINES CITY.............................................3/30/2018..... $138,000 424 HARBORVIEW DR, HAINES CITY.............................3/20/2018.....$140,000 41 HUNTLEY CT, HAINES CITY........................................3/20/2018.....$140,000 906 KENBAR AVE, HAINES CITY..................................... 3/22/2018.....$160,000 1371 WOODLARK DR, HAINES CITY................................3/23/2018.......$178,100 2681 SANDERLING ST, HAINES CITY...............................3/30/2018....... $187,100 189 MINNIEHAHA CIR, HAINES CITY..............................3/23/2018..... $189,000 417 HAMMERSTONE AVE, HAINES CITY........................3/30/2018.....$202,000 133 TANAGER ST, HAINES CITY....................................... 3/22/2018.... $204,800 392 WILLET ST, HAINES CITY..........................................3/26/2018..... $207,500 1943 SOUTHERN DUNES BLVD, HAINES CITY.............. 4/24/2018.... $208,500 620 WASHINGTON WAY, HAINES CITY..........................3/26/2018..... $210,000 208 TANAGER ST, HAINES CITY......................................3/28/2018......$213,000

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6653 SWEETBRIAR LN, LAKELAND................................3/28/2018.......$115,900 5008 CORNELL ST, LAKELAND.......................................3/23/2018....... $117,500

230 CALOOSA LAKE CIR, LAKE WALES..........................3/29/2018.......$75,000 2006 GRANADA CT, LAKE WALES..................................3/28/2018.......$75,000 2525 FAST TROT TRL, LAKE WALES.................................3/21/2018....... $79,900 7812 JEAN CHASE RD, LAKE WALES................................3/30/2018.......$83,200 936 PEMBROOKE PL, LAKE WALES................................3/26/2018...... $90,000 330 WINSTON AVE, LAKE WALES...................................3/23/2018.......$95,000 425 F ST, LAKE WALES.......................................................3/27/2018........$111,300 425 F ST, LAKE WALES.......................................................3/27/2018......$125,000 3250 CANAL RD, LAKE WALES........................................3/23/2018..... $130,900 4468 TURNBERRY LN, LAKE WALES...............................3/27/2018......$139,900 1005 TEQUESTA TRL, LAKE WALES.................................3/27/2018..... $165,000 980 OLD CUTLER RD, LAKE WALES...............................3/29/2018..... $165,000 2680 CLUBHOUSE DR, LAKE WALES.............................3/20/2018......$172,500 1038 LANCELOT DR, LAKE WALES.................................3/30/2018......$175,900 4188 MUIRFIELD LOOP, LAKE WALES..............................4/2/2018.....$180,000 1142 ST ANNE SHRINE RD, LAKE WALES.........................3/26/2018..... $184,900 975 JOYCE RD, LAKE WALES............................................3/28/2018..... $199,000 5237 LIMBERLOST DR, LAKE WALES.............................. 3/22/2018.....$223,600 1301 S LAKE STARR BLVD, LAKE WALES..........................3/23/2018.....$248,500 4308 ASHTON CLUB DR, LAKE WALES..........................3/29/2018.... $260,000 3601 BLACKMOOR LN, LAKE WALES..............................3/28/2018.... $320,000 445 S 4TH ST, LAKE WALES.............................................3/29/2018.....$339,000

3008 FORESTBROOK DR, LAKELAND.............................4/2/2018...... $118,600 4205 OLD ROAD 37 APT 7, LAKELAND..........................3/28/2018...... $118,600 2118 SMITHFIELD CIR, LAKELAND....................................3/21/2018...... $119,000 1624 S LINCOLN AVE, LAKELAND...................................3/30/2018..... $120,000 376 NORTH FORK PL, LAKELAND....................................4/3/2018.......$121,200 1427 GRACE ST, LAKELAND.............................................3/23/2018......$122,000 2950 N DELROSE DR, LAKELAND...................................3/23/2018..... $124,000 523 QUEENS CT, LAKELAND...........................................3/20/2018......$124,900 923 PISGAH PL, LAKELAND.............................................3/23/2018......$125,000 1507 MARINER RD, LAKELAND.......................................3/29/2018......$125,000 7727 LEWIS RD, LAKELAND............................................. 3/22/2018......$125,000 3404 SADDLEBROOK WAY, LAKELAND........................3/26/2018...... $127,000 4140 WINDING VINE DR, LAKELAND.............................3/26/2018...... $127,000 6516 DARTMOUTH RD, LAKELAND..................................4/3/2018........$127,100 3455 JARROD LN, LAKELAND.........................................3/29/2018......$129,000 1245 RAWLS DR, LAKELAND...........................................3/23/2018..... $130,000 838 CASTLE WAY, LAKELAND.........................................3/28/2018......$132,400 1053 CARACARA CIR, LAKELAND..................................3/20/2018..... $133,000 1335 SHIRLEY DR, LAKELAND......................................... 3/22/2018..... $134,000 2709 DOYLE CIR, LAKELAND..........................................3/30/2018......$136,500 6441 MYRTLEWOOD RD, LAKELAND............................3/20/2018....... $141,100

LAKELAND

822 HARMONY HILLS LOOP, LAKELAND........................3/21/2018...... $141,900

315 HENNESSEE ST, LAKELAND.......................................3/20/2018.......$75,000

3830 BENT TREE LOOP, LAKELAND............................... 3/22/2018..... $142,000

4904 WALNUT CIR, LAKELAND......................................3/27/2018.......$76,000

4050 DOVER TERRACE DR, LAKELAND........................3/26/2018..... $143,000

827 CASSANDRA LN, LAKELAND...................................3/23/2018.......$78,500

6065 SWALLOW DR, LAKELAND....................................3/26/2018..... $144,500

4729 RON CIR, LAKELAND...............................................3/27/2018.......$82,000

3708 DEBORAH DR, LAKELAND.......................................4/2/2018..... $145,000

12215 COUNTRYLAND DR, LAKELAND...........................3/26/2018.......$82,000

1113 CINNAMON WAY, LAKELAND...................................3/20/2018..... $150,000

10210 OLD DADE CITY RD, LAKELAND...........................3/30/2018.......$82,900

6455 AVALON WOODS DR, LAKELAND.........................3/29/2018..... $150,000

6327 HIGHLAND GARDENS CT, LAKELAND...................3/29/2018...... $84,000

8293 SETTLERS CREEK LOOP, LAKELAND....................3/29/2018......$150,500

129 CROSSING DR, LAKELAND.......................................3/20/2018...... $86,000

247 CONNIE LEE CT, LAKELAND......................................3/21/2018...... $151,000

125 CROSSING DR, LAKELAND.......................................3/20/2018...... $86,000

607 PRADO PL, LAKELAND.............................................3/28/2018......$153,000

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1231 BUENA DR, LAKELAND............................................3/20/2018......$155,000

2161 RAINBOWER DR, LAKELAND.................................. 3/22/2018..... $210,000

3078 WESTON PL, LAKELAND........................................3/28/2018......$155,000

3619 PEREGRINE WAY, LAKELAND..................................3/29/2018......$210,300

3212 GRAND PINES PASS, LAKELAND.............................3/23/2018..... $158,000

433 WILLOW RUN, LAKELAND.......................................3/20/2018.......$211,000

2013 DEERBERRY LN, LAKELAND...................................3/30/2018..... $159,000

5299 WHITE EGRET LN, LAKELAND................................3/27/2018..... $214,000

110 SHADOW LN, LAKELAND............................................4/2/2018..... $159,000

3977 HAMPTON HILLS DR, LAKELAND..........................3/23/2018......$215,000

4924 S DOSSEY RD, LAKELAND.....................................3/23/2018......$159,900

3511 CREEKMUR LN, LAKELAND.......................................4/3/2018......$215,000

1531 MARINER RD, LAKELAND........................................ 3/22/2018.....$160,000

951 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, LAKELAND.............................3/29/2018..... $218,000

6504 SHEPHERD OAKS RD, LAKELAND.........................3/30/2018..... $160,500

4970 DECKSIDE LOOP, LAKELAND................................3/23/2018..... $218,000

434 NANSEMOND AVE, LAKELAND...............................3/26/2018...... $161,000

4902 DECKSIDE LOOP, LAKELAND................................3/23/2018..... $218,000

3426 LORI LN, LAKELAND................................................3/21/2018.....$164,000

3473 LAKESIDE HERITAGE DR, LAKELAND....................3/23/2018..... $218,000

1051 S NEW YORK AVE, LAKELAND................................. 3/22/2018..... $164,900

3485 LAKESIDE HERITAGE DR, LAKELAND...................3/23/2018..... $218,000

6232 SILVER LAKES DR, LAKELAND................................3/29/2018..... $165,000

240 CONNIE LEE CT, LAKELAND....................................3/20/2018.....$220,000

3226 SWIFT FOX TRL, LAKELAND...................................3/23/2018..... $168,000

501 POPPELL DR, LAKELAND.......................................... 3/22/2018.....$220,000

1130 W MERCURY DR A, B, C, D, LAKELAND...................3/27/2018......$172,500

1501 SHORE ACRES DR, LAKELAND................................3/30/2018.....$222,000

1123 W MERCURY DR A, B, C, D, LAKELAND....................3/27/2018......$172,500

1126 MELTON AVE, LAKELAND.........................................3/27/2018.....$224,900

1132 E MERCURY DR A, B, C, D, LAKELAND.....................3/27/2018......$172,500

6282 MANITOBA DR, LAKELAND...................................3/23/2018..... $229,900

325 W PALM DR, LAKELAND...........................................3/20/2018......$175,000

6820 NEWMAN CIR, LAKELAND.................................... 3/22/2018.... $230,000

6393 TORRINGTON CIR, LAKELAND..............................3/23/2018......$175,000

1215 LAKE MIRIAM DR, LAKELAND.................................3/28/2018.....$233,000

2015 E GACHET BLVD, LAKELAND...................................3/27/2018......$179,000

5287 WHITE EGRET LN, LAKELAND...............................3/30/2018...... $233,100

3225 MERLOT DR, LAKELAND........................................3/23/2018.....$180,000

5715 GIBSON SHORES DR, LAKELAND...........................3/23/2018..... $235,900

5328 MONTSERRAT DR, LAKELAND..............................3/29/2018.....$180,000

1104 STONEY CREEK BLVD, LAKELAND..........................3/27/2018.....$253,000

6067 STRICKLAND AVE, LAKELAND..............................3/20/2018.....$180,000

6784 CANBURY DR, LAKELAND.....................................3/23/2018.....$255,000

3903 ROLLINGSFORD CIR, LAKELAND..........................3/26/2018...... $181,300

858 FOX LAKE DR, LAKELAND........................................3/21/2018.....$259,900

5508 MAGGIORE BLVD, LAKELAND...............................3/29/2018...... $181,900

420 LONE PALM DR, LAKELAND....................................3/29/2018.... $260,000

1508 BOONE PL, LAKELAND.............................................4/2/2018..... $185,000

1852 PRIMA VISTA DR, LAKELAND..................................3/27/2018......$267,500

6023 SUNSET VISTA DR, LAKELAND..............................3/23/2018......$187,600

5934 DUBOIS RD, LAKELAND......................................... 3/22/2018.....$269,900

621 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR, LAKELAND..................3/27/2018..... $189,000

2375 SEBAGO DR, LAKELAND.........................................3/26/2018..... $276,900

849 BRYSON LOOP, LAKELAND.....................................3/26/2018..... $189,500

3372 FIDDLE LEAF WAY, LAKELAND...............................3/20/2018.... $290,000

7403 GINGKO AVE, LAKELAND.......................................3/21/2018..... $189,900

3921 AQUILLA DR, LAKELAND..........................................4/2/2018.....$305,900

5872 CRANE DR, LAKELAND...........................................3/28/2018..... $192,000

6954 BUSHNELL DR, LAKELAND....................................3/30/2018......$312,500

835 KRENSON WOODS LN, LAKELAND.........................3/29/2018.....$194,000

4105 COUNTY ROAD 540A, LAKELAND........................3/23/2018......$315,000

1701 KINSMAN WAY, LAKELAND..................................... 3/22/2018..... $195,000

2517 SLEEPY HILL RD, LAKELAND....................................3/21/2018.....$375,000

4135 WHISTLEWOOD CIR, LAKELAND...........................3/20/2018..... $195,000

1847 VIA LAGO DR, LAKELAND......................................3/26/2018.....$428,700

558 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR, LAKELAND.................3/23/2018.... $200,000

820 ADAMS ST, LAKELAND.............................................3/28/2018.....$475,000

2175 BLUE HIGHLANDS DR, LAKELAND.........................3/26/2018......$201,500

815 PEAR ST, LAKELAND..................................................3/28/2018.....$475,000

6775 HAMPSHIRE BLVD, LAKELAND..............................3/30/2018.... $204,000

3976 AQUILLA DR, LAKELAND........................................3/27/2018......$482,100

2808 S OAKLAND AVE, LAKELAND................................3/20/2018.... $205,000

6513 HERITAGE PARK PL, LAKELAND.............................3/20/2018.... $499,000

3929 SANDHILL CRANE DR, LAKELAND........................ 3/22/2018.....$206,500

6383 HIGHLANDS IN THE WOODS AVE, LAKELAND....3/23/2018.... $545,000

3723 PRESCOTT LOOP, LAKELAND................................3/26/2018..... $207,000

6714 CRESCENT WOODS CIR, LAKELAND..................... 3/22/2018.....$625,000

623 PADDINGTON LN, LAKELAND.................................3/28/2018.... $209,000

5710 COVEVIEW DR, LAKELAND....................................3/23/2018..... $937,500

6314 CHRISTINA GROVES CIR, LAKELAND.....................3/21/2018.... $209,000

6405 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND..................................3/23/2018..$1,000,000

2020 DANES CT, LAKELAND...........................................3/30/2018.... $209,600 7139 HAZELTINE CIR, LAKELAND....................................3/23/2018..... $210,000

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