LKLD August 2022

Letter From the Editor

Hello, and happy August! The heat outside is crazy. In fact, it’s what inspired us to do this issue. We’ve selected some of the most popular cocktails throughout the years, and shared the classic recipe with you. What’s better than having a lovely chilled cocktail waiting for you? However, we couldn’t stop there. Kelly Sanford has given us tips and tricks to elevate those drinks we all know and love. And for those days when you don’t want any liquor, or maybe you just don’t drink at all, we’ve added a mocktail version as well. So sit back, take a moment, and enjoy an icy cold drink on these hot summer days.

If you’re holding the print version of our magazine, you may have noticed a big change. The price of print has been skyrocketing over the last few years, so long story short, we changed printers. With that came a smaller size (insert sad trombone sound here). It’s still the same magazine, full of the same good stuff, just a little shorter and wider. But aren’t we all a little shorter and wider after COVID?

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Have a great August, I hope to see you around town!

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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the art and spirit of Bok Tower Gardens, Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden incorporates cooling water features, vibrant plantings, a boardwalk, play areas with climbing features, a stage for little performers, and plenty of space to build, dig, create and explore.

LOCAL NEWS

LAKELAND RESIDENTS MEET U.S. VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS

Several Lakeland residents were at the Orange County Convention Center on July 17 as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gave a candid 30-minute speech to more than 13,000 members of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The sorority was founded in 1908 and is the nation’s first historically Black sorority. Sheilitha Williams, parliamen tarian of the local graduate chapter, Omicron Kappa Omega Chapter Pres ident and retired Polk County Assistant County Manager Chandra Frederick, and member Sylvia Blackmon-Roberts were three of the 14 chapter members who attended. Many more of the 84 members attended the sorority’s Boule conference virtually.

BONNET SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT GETS PRICE BREAK

The Lakeland City Commission voted in July to give a sale-price break to the developers of Bonnet Springs Park, agreeing 5-1 to sell a 2.6-acre trian gle of land for the $25,000 that has already been paid for escrow in 2018. The building developer, Carter USA of Atlanta, is set to pay nearly $10 million for the former Florida Tile site. That money will be placed in an endow ment account for the upkeep of Bon net Springs Park. BSP developers have cleaned up the property. Carter USA plans to build a mixed-use, multi-story apartment and retail development on the property, across George Jenkins Boulevard from Bonnet Springs Park.

MORE BUTTERFLIES FOR LAKELAND

The city of Lakeland is adding two more butterfly gardens to the four it already maintains in an effort to help restore the monarch butterfly popu lation. In addition, the city is offering residents free milkweed plants in order to encourage more home butterfly gar dens. The butterfly gardens are being added near the entrances of the Cole man Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., and the John McGee Park, 2125 S. Edgewood Drive. McGee Park was formerly known as the Cypress Youth Sports Complex.

ROAD DIET DISCUSSED AT CITY FORUM

The Florida Department of Transpor tation and the city of Lakeland have completed collecting data from the “road diet test” that has reduced South Florida Avenue from five lanes to three between Ariana and Lime Streets since April 2020. The formerly less-than9-foot traffic lanes were widened to standard 11-foot lanes and what were supposed to be temporary concrete barriers were erected to emulate fu ture sidewalk placement. Residents in the Dixieland and Lake Morton neighborhoods expressed a common theme, temporary improvements may be helping South Florida Avenue, but the problems are shifting to nearby resi dential streets like Missouri Avenue and South Boulevard. Ten alternative lane alignments are outlined in a prelimi nary report from a consultant hired by the city of Lakeland to create a master plan for the corridor.

NORTHWEST LAKELAND CITY COMMISSION SEAT NEEDS AN INTERIM MEMBER

The City of Lakeland is looking for one good man or woman to fill the city commission seat that will be left vacant in November as longtime Commission er Phillip Walker vacates it to run for the Florida House of Representatives. Applicants need to have their pack et submitted by noon on Aug. 26 to qualify. Candidates must have lived in the Northwest Lakeland district for one year prior to Nov. 7, 2022. The district is bordered on the east by Florida Av enue/U.S. 98 North and on the south by the CSX railroad tracks. In addition, candidates must be registered to vote in Polk County and have never been convicted of a felony. Selection of the new commissioner will be made in Sep tember by the City Commission, under the provisions of a change to the City Charter approved by voters last year.

POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRADES DROP FOLLOWING TWO YEARS OF COVID-19

Polk County Public Schools’ overall district grade dropped to a C this year from a B in 2018-2019, according to school grades released by the Flori da Department of Education. School grades were canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19 and were voluntary in 2021. These grades are based on the 2021-2022 academic year. Here is how Lakeland’s high schools fared: George W. Jenkins Senior High: B, Kathleen Senior High: C, Lakeland Senior High: B, McKeel Academy of Technology (Charter School): A, Polk State College Collegiate High (Charter School): A, Tenoroc High: Incomplete.

HARRISON SENIOR WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Lakeland’s Harrison School for the Arts incoming senior Janiyah McAllister, 17, of Davenport was named a semifinalist in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards, held at the end of June in the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. McAl lister, out of a field of 91 other perform ers, earned a $2,000 scholarship.

LAKELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HAS NEW DIRECTOR

The organization that has provided live symphonic music in Lakeland for nearly six decades has a new leader. Lakeland native Ashley Miller has been named executive director of the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra. Miller, 40, is a lifelong resident of Lakeland and was exposed to music starting at an early age, with piano lessons beginning at 8 years old. The Florida Southern Col lege alumna takes over from Amy Wig gins, who held the position for seven years and is now heading the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.

PUBLIX EMPLOYEE SAVES PASSENGER FROM BURNING CAR

When two vehicles crashed near his workplace on U.S. 92, Publix employ ee Glenn Chancey helped control the flames and pull a trapped victim from one of the vehicles. His efforts earned him recognition from the Lakeland Fire Department, News Channel 8 reports. “From what we understand about the call, him being able to get that person out of that vehicle, the vehicle that was on fire, more than likely saved that per son’s life,” Fire Chief Doug Riley said.

RODIN ON DISPLAY AT POLK MUSEUM OF ART

Works from the most famous name in modern sculpture have taken their places inside the exhibit halls of the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. “Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams – Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Canter Collections” is the larg est sculpture installation the museum has ever undertaken. It fills both main exhibition halls with 45 bronze pieces, both small and large, by Auguste Ro din. The French artist died 105 years ago and has long been celebrated as the greatest sculptor of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibit is open until Oct. 30.

POLK TOP 10

TAPAS TUESDAY

Aug. 2, 5:30-9pm. On the first Tuesday of each month, Chef Steven Rojas of Nutwood invites you for a dinner of eight deliciously curated Spanish small plates, paired with a selection from their exclusive wine list. The event is one price per person, gratuity and tax are not included. Email your preferred time and how many people in your party to info@nutwoodwh.com to reserve your spot. They will confirm with you if space is available. Price updated on Facebook @NUTWOODWH.

TUESDAY ART NIGHT

7pm-midnight every Tuesday. Quinteassence Kava Bar is welcoming you every Tuesday Night to participate in Art Night! Artists will be prompted with a subject of the night to create. This is a free-toattend event. Please bring your own supplies, materials, and mediums to create your pieces. Some artwork will be featured on their social media. A great night to make new friends and be creative.

BACK TO SCHOOL KICK-OFF

Aug. 6, 8am-1pm at the Visit Central Florida’s Welcome Center. The first 400 students will receive a free backpack (child must be present to receive a backpack). Attendees will also have the opportunity to take advantage of a BOGO ticket special: Buy a one-day Bok Tower Gardens combo ticket and get a second ticket free. The event includes a caricature artist, free school supplies and kid-friendly giveaways (while supplies last). Free to attend. 863-420-2586

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION

Aug. 6, 9am-noon at Bok Tower Gardens. Explore a way of communicating designed to increase active listening and empathy skills. Learn how to move from blame and shame to curiosity and connection. Compassionate Communication promotes practical tools that can help you transform your relationship with yourself and others. Included with general admission or membership, registration required. boktowergardens.org

STRANGER THINGS TRIVIA

Aug. 10, 6:30pm at Swan Brewing. Friends don’t lie. Friends play trivia about Stranger Things. While you’re there, enjoy some award-winning locally-brewed beer on tap, and a food truck out front from Gin Khao. Joyce & Hop would want you to play, and they hope you win. Good luck and watch out for the demogorgon in the lake.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Aug. 19, 6-8pm at the Wabash Community Center. It’s game on at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Family Game Night. This is a free event for the whole family to enjoy. The night will feature life-size board games, prizes, and giveaways. Check out the nacho bar for a tasty snack (first come, first served). For more information, please call the Wabash Community Center at 863- 284-4223.

FINE ART AT THE MAGNOLIA

This is an annual 2-day Invitational Fine Art Show held on Aug. 20 & 21 from 10am-5pm at the Historic Magnolia Building, next to Hollis Gardens in Lakeland. The show features 19 accomplished artists & craftsmen from Florida. Founded and curated by local Lakeland artist, Betsy Bohrer, this event emphasizes the promotion of education, awareness & advancement of the working artists of Florida during the summer. FB @FineArtMagnolia

FIFTY SHADES OF ROSÉ

Aug. 21, 2-5pm at The Ritz. Join Obscure Wine Company for a Sunday Funday packed full of rosé wines from around the world. DJ Jenks will be spinning on the main stage, lite fare will be served & of course fifty different rosés! Please wear your favorite shade of blush, the best outfit will win a $100 gift card to OWC. A silent auction benefiting Girls Inc. will start at 3pm. All proceeds to benefit The Historic Ritz Theater & Girls Inc. of Winter Haven. Purchase tickets in advance. centralfloridatix.com

POLK EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS

Aug. 25, 6pm at the Bartow Civic Center. The Polk Emerging Leaders Awards annually recognizes five young professionals from across Polk County making significant contributions and commitments to our community. In its 11th year, the awards are once again hosted by the three young professional groups in Polk County, Emerge Lakeland, Engage Bartow, and Endeavor Winter Haven celebrating collaboration across city borders. Purchase tickets in advance. winterhavenchamber.com

*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

SPIRIT AND THE COSMIC HEART

Aug. 27, 8pm at The Ritz. Florida’s Spirit and the Cosmic Heart offer a warm pop sound, with lush instrumentals and soft vocals, and have memorable and tuneful writing. Subtly reminiscent of sixties pop, Moments EP (2021) is an accurate representation of the band’s songful character. Brett Staska opens for them. centralfloridatix.com

ORLANDO TOP 10

FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs through Nov. 19. With more than 25 Global Marketplaces, you can try cuisines from across the globe. Kids can try Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt throughout the park and the family can listen to live music at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Make park reservations in advance. disneyworld.disney.go.com

WEKIWA SPRINGS

This Florida State Park is open daily at 8am. Swim or snorkel in crystal-clear Wekiwa Springs where the water is a refreshing 72 degrees year-round. The spring’s natural open setting is perfect for spreading a blanket on the grassy slope, having a picnic, and enjoying the day. Attendance is first come, first served so arrive early. floridastateparks.org

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays all month long. Featuring more than 100 craft brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Plus try more than 20 food items paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long. Purchase tickets online, in advance. seaworld.com/orlando

MURDER FOR TWO

Aug. 4 - 28 at the Winter Park Playhouse. Only two actors, 13 characters, and one piano. Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious murder mystery with a twist. This show is a blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, with a “killer” whodunit element. Suitable for ages 11+. Purchase tickets in advance. winterparkplayhouse.org

FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA

Every Friday, 7 - 9pm in Downtown Winter Garden at the Centennial Plaza Gazebo. These free, familyfriendly concerts showcase local talent. August 5- Porchdogs (Cajun, Zydeco), August 12- Nicole Equerme (Country, Acoustic), August 19- The Lynn Gibson Project (Folk, Bluegrass), August 26- Safia Hudson & the Tomcat (Hits through the Decades). cwgdn.com

CELEBRATION OF RUNNING 5K

Aug. 13, 7:30am at Orlando

Cultural Park. Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5k presented by AdventHealth kicks off Florida’s running season. Registered runners receive a finisher medal,a genderspecific shirt, live music at Track Shack, a post-race party, free AdventHealth for Children Kids’ Run, and more. Virtual option available. trackshack.com/event/233

YOGA IN THE GALLERIES

Aug. 14, 4 - 5:50pm at the Orlando Museum of Art. Join the museum for a highlights tour of the galleries followed by a yoga practice led by College Park Yoga. Highlights Tour begins at 4pm, yoga begins at 4:30pm. Please bring your own mat to this class. Yoga mats will not be available. Purchase tickets in advance. omart.org

SCIENCE NIGHT LIVE

Aug. 20, 8 - 11:30pm at the Orlando Science Center. Enjoy everything you love about the Science Center – without the kids! Special programming is designed just for adults. Explore interactive exhibit halls, try hands-on experiments in Dr. Dare’s Lab, and catch special guest speakers. No two Science Night Live events are the same. Must be 21 years or older to attend. osc.org

ROGER WATERS

Aug. 25, 8pm at the Amway Center. “This Is Not A Drill” is a new rock and roll/cinematic extravaganza performed in the round. It’s an indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive and a call to action to love, protect and share our precious and precarious planet home. The show includes a dozen great songs from Pink Floyd’s golden era alongside several new ones. amwaycenter.com

UKRAINE BALLET BENEFIT

Aug. 27, 7:30pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. The National Ballet of Ukraine from the Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theater is making a special appearance. The performance will feature excerpts from ballets while also highlighting Ukrainian culture. This is a charity event for Ukraine, which has been organized by the Ginsburg Family Foundation and Ukrainian producer Vadim Fedotov. drphillipscenter.org

*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

TAMPA TOP 10

WOMEN’S WORK

TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL

Through Aug. 7 at the HCC Ybor Performing Arts Building. All shows are an hour or less, with 20 companies, and 86 separate performances all in one building.

The Tampa Fringe is dedicated to making the performing arts accessible for everyone, and acting as an incubator for new genres, and disciplines, in the Tampa Arts scene. tampafringe.org

Women’s Work: A Survey Of Female Photographers on view through Sept. 11 at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete. This exhibit highlights work by female photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron (1815–1879), Gertrude Käsebier (1852–1934), Margaret Bourke-White (1904–1971), Diane Arbus (1923–1971), Sally Mann (b. 1951), and Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976). mfastpete.org

STORYLAND

Through Sept. 11 at Glazer Children’s Museum. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites transforms seven beloved books — The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Snowy Day, Where’s Spot?, If you Give a Mouse a Cookie, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Abuela, and Tuesday into three-dimensional play and bi-lingual learning environments. glazermuseum.org

FIRST FRIDAY FLOETRY

Aug. 5, 7:30 - 10pm at The Factory in St. Pete. This is a night for all lyricists in the Tampa Bay area to come and share their written or improvised expressions on the mic. Spoken word, hip hop, and RnB is the focus but other styles of written lyrics are welcome. There will also be an open freestyle session for the freestyle MC’s. Hosted by Awakening Karim. thefactorystpete.com

BOLTS BREW FEST

Aug. 5, 8pm at Amalie Arena. Hosted by the Tampa Bay Lightning featuring craft beers, oversized games, ThunderBug, and more. Purchase a VIP ticket for early access, which includes an extra hour of sampling and access to AMALIE Arena’s Ashley VIP Lounge. Purchase tickets in advance. amaliearena.com

1969

Aug. 6, 8pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. 1969 is a multimedia musical tribute to the music that was recorded that year. Journey back as Peace of Woodstock performs songs by Fifth Dimension, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Rolling Stones, and more. By incorporating videos, slides, and facts about the year 1969, you will feel like you took a step back in time. carrollwoodcenter.org

ART MARKET

Aug. 14. Second Sunday Market + Art Walk takes place every second Sunday of the month, from 11am – 3pm, at Armature Works. The event features a rotating group of artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, and more. The event also features an art walk in the Courtyard and Western Walkway, showcasing dozens of local and regional artists.

PUNK FLEA

Aug. 14, noon – 6pm at The Factory in St. Pete. Daddy Kool Records presents this Punk Rock Flea with live music, food trucks, drinks, vinyl vendors, and tons of artists and makers from all across Central Florida. Basically, everything you love about the Lakeland Punk Flea, but in St. Pete! This is an indoor event, with plenty of AC to go around. thefactorystpete.com

CASABLANCA (1942)

Aug. 20 & 21 at the Tampa Theatre. This film is routinely listed as one of the top two or three movies of all time. It’s the definition of a Hollywood masterpiece. Casablanca has a hero with shades of grey in his past, a female lead who wants something she can’t have, humor and tragedy, and doomed love. Watch this classic on the big screen. tampatheatre.org

THE BLACK KEYS

Aug. 25 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. Grammy Award-winning, The Black Keys bring you the Dropout Boogie Tour with very special guests, Band of Horses & Early James. The Black Keys are Dan Auerbach playing the guitar and Patrick Carney playing the drums, they formed in Ohio in 2001. After hard work and three self-published albums, their big break finally came in 2010 with the studio album Brothers, which along with its popular single “Tighten Up”, won three Grammy Awards. fairgroundsamphitheatre.com

*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

We’re raising a glass to our readers this summer! It’s the perfect time for a cocktail party, so we’ve compiled a list of popular cocktails through the ages that have graced lips from the fabulous flappers of the 1920s to the patron saint of the Cosmopolitan herself, Miss Carrie Bradshaw. We’ve included differing recipes for the cocktail contrarian, spirited purist, and even the abstainer. Along with each classic recipe, we’ve featured an elevated and mocktail version. Read up on the history of your favorite nightcap or beach booze as you take a tipsy time travel from the turn of the century through Y2K. Cheers!

WORDS

Kelly Sanford & Amy Sexson

HISTORY

The Gin Rickey was originally created with bourbon in Washington, D.C. at Shoomaker’s bar by bartender George A. Williamson in the 1880s, purportedly in collaboration with lobbyist Colonel Joe Rickey. Its popularity increased when made with gin a decade later. A recipe for the Rickey appeared as early as 1903, in “Daly’s Bartenders’ Encyclopedia” by Tim Daly.

CLASSIC RECIPE:

2 ounces gin

.5 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed club soda lime wheel garnish

In a highball glass, fill with ice, gin, and lime juice. Top with club soda, garnish with lime wheel.

LET’S ELEVATE IT!

2 ounces gin

1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed ¾ ounce simple syrup splash of soda water

3 slices of kiwi plus 1 for garnish 2-3 mint leaves plus more for garnish

Try experimenting with different fruits and herbs. Our favorite combination is kiwi-mint. Simply muddle the fruit with the lime juice in a mixing glass, then add the gin, mint, simple syrup (the addition of sugar will really make those fruit flavors pop!), and ice. Shake well then double strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish with a kiwi slice and fresh mint leaves. So refreshing!

MOCKTAIL:

1 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed 4 ounces simple syrup 12 ounces club soda lime wedges for garnish

Fill a pitcher with all ingredients and stir. Pour into glass over ice, garnish with lime. You can also incorporate the flavors from the elevated version.

Gin Rickey

1910 history

The Aviation was created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York in the early twentieth century. The first published recipe for the drink appeared in Ensslin’s 1916 “Recipes for Mixed Drinks.” Ensslin’s recipe called for 1.5 ounces El Bart gin, .75 ounce lemon juice, 2 dashes maraschino liqueur, and 2 dashes crème de violette, a violet liqueur that gives the cocktail a pale purple color.

classic recipe:

1.5 ounces gin

.5 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

2 dashes maraschino liqueur

2 dashes crème de violette cherry for garnish

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake. Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a cherry.

let’s elevate it!

2 ounces gin

.75 ounce lemon juice

.5 ounce butterfly pea flower syrup, directions below

1 egg white or 2 tablespoons aquafaba (vegan)

2-3 dashes cherry bitters cherry for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker (without ice) and dry shake for 20-30 seconds. Add ice and shake for another 20-30 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass, making sure to get as much of the froth as possible so that there is a creamy layer on top. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry or edible flower. Note: To make the syrup, bring ½ cup water, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup dried butterfly pea flowers to a boil and simmer for 5 -10 minutes. Let cool, strain through a fine mesh sieve, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

mocktail:

2 ounces club soda

.5 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

.5 ounce simple syrup

dash of cherry bitters cherry for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain into glass, and garnish with cherry.

history

Bee’s Knees is a prohibition-era cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey. It is served shaken and chilled, often with a lemon twist. The name comes from prohibition-era slang meaning “the best.” The drink is credited to Frank Meier, an Austrian-born bartender from the Hôtel Ritz Paris during the 1920s. It’s a simple extension of the classic Gin Sour (gin, lemon, sugar) that features honey instead of sugar. The honey creates a richer drink, and it may have been employed to mask the taste of subpar gin, which was prevalent at the time.

classic recipe:

2 ounces gin .75 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed .5 ounce honey syrup, recipe below lemon twist for garnish

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake until well chilled. Pour into chilled cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.

honey syrup:

.5 cup honey .5 cup water

Add honey and water to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

let’s elevate it!

We found the addition of lavender really brings this cocktail to another level! Try infusing your gin or honey syrup with dried, food-grade lavender flowers or adding a few dashes of lavender bitters to the finished drink when garnishing.

mocktail:

Substitute the gin with Seedlip Grove 42. The blend of bright citrus and ginger enhance the drink without overpowering the other flavors.

Bee’s Knees

1930 History

Several variations are commonly thought to be tied to the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, especially those by Harry Craddock that dates back to at least 1930. The first widely popularized Corpse Reviver cocktail is a cognacbased cocktail that calls for two parts cognac, one part Calvados or apple brandy, and one part Italian vermouth. In bartender Craddock’s notes, he says “To be taken before 11am, or whenever steam or energy is needed.” In other words, it’s a perfect “hair of the dog” drink.

Classic Recipe:

1 ounce cognac

1 ounce apple brandy

.5 ounce sweet vermouth orange peel for garnish

In a mixing glass with ice, add all ingredients and stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with orange peel.

Let’s ElevateIt!

This cocktail is what it is but the addition of orange bitters (or even a few drops of apple cider vinegar) and the use of top-shelf spirits will enhance your sipping pleasure. Or, switch out the cognac with other spirits like whiskey or mezcal. Cynar works well here also, adding a complexity of flavors that is “intoxicating.”

Mocktail:

¼ cup fresh apple juice

1 tablespoon simple syrup

.5 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass, enjoy! Try adding a dash of orange bitters or apple cider vinegar from our elevated version, too.

1940 history

Nobody knows the real origins of the Daiquiri Cocktail. However, many agree on its creator, Jennings Stockton Cox, and its birthplace, the iron mines of Daiquiri in Cuba. The drink became very popular in the 1940s. World War II rationing made whiskey and vodka hard to come by, yet rum was easily obtainable.

classic recipe:

1.5 ounces rum .75 ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed .5 ounce simple syrup, or to taste lemon peel for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all ingredients and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with lemon peel.

let’s elevate it!

This cocktail can be enhanced by adding virtually any fruit to the simple syrup when cooking. Guava, pineapple, strawberry, mango, raspberry, passion fruit, etc. Simply combine 1 part sugar, 1 part water, and 1 part fruit (or fruits) of choice, bring to a boil and simmer for ten minutes, smashing the fruit while it cooks. Once the mixture cools, strain through a fine mesh sieve and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use your fruit syrup in place of the simple syrup in the original recipe and enjoy!

mocktail:

Replace gin in the original recipe with club soda and enhance your simple syrup with fruit from the elevated version.

Don’t forget the garnish!

Martini

1950 History

The popularity of the martini never seems to go away, variations just change. It was particularly popular during the 1950s and 1960s when the “three martini lunch” was a widespread practice for executives and businesspeople. The original martini was made with gin, however, we’re using vodka for the 1950s version.

Classic Recipe:

2 ounces vodka

.5 ounce dry vermouth 3 olives for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka and vermouth. Shake for at least 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with olives.

Let’s Elevate It!

2.5 ounces olive oil washed vodka, directions below

.5 ounce dry vermouth

.5 ounce olive brine (omit if you don’t want your martini dirty)

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig and a blue cheese stuffed olive.

Tip: Fat-washing your liquor will give this cocktail a creamy mouthfeel that is absolutely dreamy! Combine 1 ½ cups vodka and 2 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil in an airtight, freezer-safe container and shake vigorously. Let the mixture sit for at least 12 hours and up to 5 days to infuse, then freeze overnight. Discard the solids, strain the liquid through cheesecloth, and store it in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Mocktail:

Try making this with ArKay alcohol-free vodka, omitting the vermouth. Chill your glass and garnish with olives.

1960 History

The mai tai is an iconic tropical rum cocktail. The drink’s name means “out of this world” in Tahitian and was reportedly the first mai tai drinker’s reaction to taking that initial sip. Though others have claimed to invent the mai tai, the accepted story credits it to Victor Bergeron in 1944 at Trader Vic’s original location in Oakland, California.

Classic Recipe:

1 ounce aged rum or light rum

.5 ounce orange curaçao liqueur 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed .5 ounce orgeat syrup .25 ounce simple syrup

1 ounce Jamaican dark rum fruit for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, pour the aged or light rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat, and simple syrups. Fill with about 2 cups of crushed ice. Shake until frosty. Pour into a double old-fashioned glass, do not strain ice out. Turn over a spoon and hold it over the top of the drink. Slowly pour dark rum over spoon so it floats on top. Garnish.

Let’s Elevate It!

Add a pinch of salt when mixing to enhance the flavor profile.

Mocktail:

Combine 2 ounces orange juice (preferably fresh-squeezed), 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed, and 1 ounce orgeat in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well mixed and strain over ice. Top with .5 ounce dark brown sugar syrup and garnish with a lime wheel.

Note: To make the syrup bring ½ cup water and .5 cup dark brown sugar to boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ½ tsp. vanilla extract, let cool, and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Tequila Sunrise

1970 History

The original tequila sunrise contained tequila, creme de cassis, lime juice, and soda water, and was served at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel where it was created by Gene Sulit in the 1930s or 1940s. The more popular modern version of the cocktail contains tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, and was created by Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice in the early 1970s while working as young bartenders at the Trident in Sausalito, California north of San Francisco. With only three ingredients, it’s served unmixed to create the colors of a sunset.

Classic Recipe:

2 ounces blanco tequila

4 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed .25 ounce grenadine orange slice & cherry to garnish

Add tequila and orange juice to a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top with grenadine which will sink to the bottom to give the sunset effect. Garnish with fruit.

Let’s Elevate It!

There are several options to enhance this cocktail. First, forget the store-bought grenadine and make your own! Bring 2 cups pomegranate juice and 1 ¼ cups sugar to a boil until syrupy. Let it cool, and then store in the refrigerator for up to one month. Second, use fresh oranges for the juice and try experimenting with different types such as Cara Cara, Honeybell, or even tangerines. Third, try using Aperol in place of the grenadine for a more bitter, slightly herbaceous cocktail.

Mocktail:

Use the classic recipe omitting the tequila, you’ll never miss it. Try incorporating fresh juice like in the elevated version.

1980 History

There have been many claims to this drink, and all of them are linked to Puerto Rico. Restaurant Barrachina alleges that their head bartender, Ramon Portas Mingot, created the beverage in 1963, while some believe that the drink belongs to 19th-century pirate, Roberto Cofresi. It is thought that he made a combination of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk.

Classic Recipe:

2 ounces light rum

1.5 ounces cream of coconut

1.5 ounces pineapple juice

.5 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed pineapple wedge for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add rum, coconut, and juices. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass filled with crushed or pebble ice. Garnish with pineapple.

Let’s Elevate It!

If you like Pina Coladas, then you already know, that as long as you’re using Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, the original recipe is second to none. However, fresh fruit can always be added by blending it together with the original ingredients.

Mocktail:

1 cup ice

4 ounces pineapple juice

2 ounces cream of coconut fruit for garnish

In a high-speed blender, add ice, juice, and coconut. Blend until slushy. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish.

Colada

Espresso Martini

1990 History

One of the more common claims about the creation of this drink is by Dick Bradsell. He supposedly created it in the late 1980s while at Fred’s Club in London for a young lady who asked for something that would both wake her up and get her drunk. The recipes for an espresso martini vary depending on the source. Traditionally, they include Kahlúa or Tia Maria.

Classic Recipe:

2 ounces vodka

.5 ounce coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)

I ounce espresso, freshly brewed or cold brew concentrate

.5 ounce simple syrup coffee beans for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup.

Shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

Let’s Elevate It!

2 ounces top-shelf vodka

.5 ounce Borghetti espresso liqueur

.5 ounce J. Rieger Caffè Amaro

.25 ounce crème de cacao

.25 ounce macadamia liqueur

.5 ounce heavy cream

Shake all ingredients with ice until the cocktail shaker is frosted. Double strain into a coupe glass, making sure to strain out as much froth as possible. Garnish with a dusting of freshly ground coffee.

Mocktail:

2 ounces Chameleon Vanilla Cold Brew Concentrate (or espresso)

1 ounce heavy cream

1 ounce dark brown sugar syrup pinch of salt (optional)

Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker until well chilled. Strain into a coupe glass.

2000 History

The cosmopolitan gained popularity in the 1990s and into the 2000s when it was popular among young women because of its mention on the television program Sex and the City. Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, commonly ordered the drink when out with her girlfriends. Many people have claimed to create the original drink. We do know with the introduction of citrus-flavored vodka in the 90s, bartenders were ready to experiment.

Classic Recipe:

1.5 ounces citron vodka

.75 ounce Cointreau .75 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed .5 ounce cranberry juice cocktail lime for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lime.

Let’s Elevate It!

1 ounce citrus vodka .5 ounce Aperol .5 ounce orange liqueur .5 ounce cranberry syrup .5 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed dash of orange bitters

Mix like the classic version and garnish with expressed orange peel.

Mocktail:

Simply use equal parts orange juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and lime juice, 1 ounce each per mocktail. Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into glass.

moscow mule

2010 history

The Moscow Mule was allegedly born in the 1940s in Los Angeles. The mule is categorically defined by the presence of ginger, so most suggestions for a proper mule start at the (ginger) root.

classic recipe:

2 ounces vodka

.5 ounces lime juice, freshly squeezed 4 ounces ginger beer lime wedge for garnish

Fill a copper mug or a collins glass with ice and add vodka and lime juice. Top off with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.

let’s elevate it!

1.5 ounces vodka

.5 ounce Barrows Intense Ginger Liqueur .5 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

.5 ounce simple syrup sparkling wine fresh mint for garnish

Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20-30 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass filled with ice, top with sparkling wine, and garnish with fresh mint.

mocktail:

Use the classic recipe omitting the vodka. Ginger beer has no alcohol.

History

The story of the Negroni begins in 1919 at the Caffè Casoni in Florence. It is believed that Count Camillo Negroni invented the drink when he ordered an Americano made with gin in place of the usual soda water. It was a success and not long after, the Negroni family founded the Negroni distillery, which produced a ready-to-drink version of the cocktail that they called Antico Negroni 1919.

Classic Recipe:

1 ounce gin

1 ounce sweet vermouth 1 ounce Compari orange twist for garnish

In an old-fashioned glass filled with ice, pour the gin, vermouth, and Compari. Stir well. Squeeze the orange twist over the glass, then add it to the drink as a garnish.

Let’s Elevate It!

1 ounce hibiscus tea-infused gin 1 ounce Campari

1 ounce strawberry simple syrup ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Shake all ingredients with ice until the cocktail shaker is frosted. Double strain into a rocks glass over cubed ice. Shake a basil leaf to release its aromatics, then place it on top of the cocktail.

Note: To infuse gin, pour 4.5 ounces of gin into a clean Mason jar and add one hibiscus tea bag. Shake vigorously, let sit for 6 minutes, then squeeze the tea bag and remove.

Mocktail:

1 ounce hibiscus tea

1 ounce strawberry simple syrup ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar club soda to top

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add tea, syrup, and vinegar. Shake until well-chilled. Strain over ice, and add club soda to top it off.

Negroni

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Flourish Baking Co.

“Constantly creating is what keeps me going,” said Kaley Odom, owner and baker of Flourish Baking Co. – and she means it. Nurturing her creativity and making food for others is a form of self-care for the Lakeland-based baker.

Odom started Flourish during a difficult season of her life, and it was just what she needed.

A one-woman show, Odom has built a Flourish following of cruller cravers for her beautifully decorated (and even better tasting) doughy delights. She makes each time-consuming cruller herself, from dough and toppings to glazes and buttercream, and individually garnishes them. Odom hopes to continue to grow her budding business, encourage others in their entrepreneurial pursuits, and break down the stigma of mental health struggles.

FOOD IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE

Odom and her husband, Earnest, moved to Lakeland in 2019. Before that, the Auburndale natives found themselves meandering the farmers market every Saturday and envisioned living there. It was a sense of community, Odom said, that drew them to the Swan City.

A self-described foodie, Odom’s earliest memories are in the kitchen. “I’d always bake with my mom and my Nana,” she said. “Making food for people is definitely my love language. I’ve carried that throughout my life.”

Odom entered the culinary program in ninth grade at Tenoroc High School. “My teacher, Mrs. Urick, I’m so thankful for her,” she said. Mrs. Urick gave Odom creative freedom to cook and was the one who taught her how to pipe cupcakes and decorate pastries, a skill she’s carried with her into Flourish.

Out of high school, Odom didn’t have a set career path. She loved making food – baking and cooking – but didn’t want to pursue one over the other. She enrolled in a baking and pastry program at Valencia College but dropped out after two semesters – she wanted to do it her way.

A CREATIVE OUTLET

Twenty-sixteen was a particularly hard year between moments of joy. It was the year she got engaged and the year her mental health took a turn.

“I always struggled with ADHD and constantly needed a serotonin boost,” Odom said. “That’s why I’ve always been a creative person. I constantly have to be creative, or else I do fall in those slumps.” But 2016, “That was the first time in my life I’d ever felt truly depressed.”

She decided to combine her love of plants and baking and make succulent cupcakes. She’d make them for friends’ baby showers or her family and upload photos on social media.

“Ever since I was younger, I knew I wanted a business of my own,” Odom said, though she didn’t know what form that would take. “I just knew I wanted to feed people because that’s what makes me happy.”

She started her baking business, Flourish, on the side as a creative outlet to manage her depression. “You’re never fully out of it, but it definitely helped,” she said.

In 2016, Odom started working as a barista at Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro. After a few years into her time working there, the coffee shop opened a second location on Lake Morton at the Lakeland Public Library. Owner Chris McArthur asked Odom to start a baking program there. This would be her first time in any sort of managerial position, her first time implementing a pastry program, but she jumped into the deep end and learned to swim. In addition to overseeing their in-house baked goods, Odom became operations manager for their ice cream sandwich company, A Cow Named MOO. Without those opportunities at Black & Brew, Odom said she wouldn’t be where she is now. “I’m forever grateful to Chris and Charity for taking that chance on me.”

In March of 2021, Odom suffered a miscarriage. “That was really sad and depressing,” she said. “I want to be very open about miscarriage. It should be talked about. It’s really heavy, and I didn’t know a lot about it at the time.” Still reeling from their loss in the spring, Odom and her husband found out they were expecting again in August. “I was terrified going through that process again, but very hopeful,” she said candidly.

That was the push she needed. Odom loved her time working at Black & Brew and the people she worked with, but she’d hit her creative ceiling there, and it was time to leave the comfort of that nest and fly with Flourish. She expressed abundant gratitude for the community, connections, and confidence she gained at the Lakeland coffee house.

The mom-to-be remembered thinking, “I have to do this for this baby and for my family, and I have to start now.”

Odom admittedly only makes foods she likes to eat – donuts and crullers are high on that list. “I’ve always been fascinated by choux pastry,” she said. Choux pastry is the delicate dough used to make fluffy pasties like éclairs, churros, and crullers.

Over the summer, she’d fried up some crullers at home and posted them on her personal Instagram account. She offered boxes of four, including flavors like strawberry glaze, blueberry, hibiscus, and vanilla. She sold over twenty boxes just to her friends on social media.

Another thing that motivated her to get serious about Flourish was Buena Market. Odom and her husband met Buena Market founder Stephanie Bernal Gregg and attended the first pop-up market. “We went to that first market, my husband and I, and we just loved it,” she said. “It brought me so much joy, and I was like, ‘I want to do this.’”

That was her goal – to sell her Flourish treats at Buena Market one day. She continued to attend markets and mingled with vendors there like Bandidas and Pinoy Cravings. “They’re all so inspiring. That’s what pushed me to get into Catapult and get started.”

All the while, her husband, Earnest, encouraged her too. “My husband is my biggest supporter,” she said. Earnest is another creative force in the family. He’s one of the founders of Lakeland media collaborative, werlostboys.

FLOURISH BECOMES OFFICIAL

In October, she attended her first Buena Market as a vendor selling her signature crullers. She thought she had the perfect recipe then, but it continues to evolve. That’s part of the moniker, Flourish, “I’m growing constantly,” she said.

She offered fall-flavored crullers like S’mores with a chocolate glaze, graham cracker crumb, and toasted marshmallow, Pumpkin Spice topped with candied pepitas, Spicy Maple Bacon, and Maple Pecan. Flourish sold out in the first twenty minutes.

Recipe development remains a favorite part of the process for Flourish owner and baker Kaley Odom. She enjoys creating seasonal flavors like Strawberry Lemon, Blackberry Lime, and Key Lime for summer.

November was her first time popping up at Catapult. Odom proved she could

do more than just sweets, curating a Thanksgiving-themed menu including a Thanksgiving Sammy, caramelized onion grilled cheese and tomato soup, and apple pie pancakes. “The turnout was so good, and it was so much fun,” she said.

Throughout her pregnancy, Odom continued in the kitchen as a one-woman operation. As her belly grew, so did the demand for her pastries. In April, she held a ‘Before I Pop Pop-Up’ at Catapult and gave birth to her son, Sebren (the sweetest little pastry she ever baked) a week later.

As Flourish… well… flourishes, Odom looks to start offering monthly brunches. “I want to pair up with other local businesses and make the brunches a big deal – something people look forward to every month.” She’s already planning the menu for her first brunch – breakfast tacos, sandwiches, crullers, cold brew, hashbrowns – need I say more? She’s also flirting with the idea of monthly pastry subscription boxes.

One day, Odom said, Flourish Baking Co. may take shape as a brick-andmortar cafe offering coffee, brunch, and comfort food. Follow Flourish on social media to see when and where Kaley will pop up next, and check out her website to pre-order a box of crave-worthy crullers.

Mental health remains a focus of Odom’s personal life and business. “I just want to talk about it and break the stigma,” she said. “I still struggle.” The Flourish owner encourages folks to push themselves to follow their dreams, even when it’s tough. “You have to show up for yourself every day when it comes down to it.”

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LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY

By Bonnie Garmus

In the early 1960s, chemist and single mother Elizabeth Zott, the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show due to her revolutionary skills in the kitchen, uses this opportunity to dare women to change the status quo.

LAST CALL AT THE NIGHTINGALE

By Katharine Schellman

In 1824 New York, Vivian, whose days are filled with drudgery, escapes to the Nightingale, a secret dance club, until a dead body and police raid trap her between the city’s wealthy and New York’s underground where lives of the poor are considered disposable, including Vivian’s own.

UPGRADE

By Blake Crouch

When his DNA is rewritten with a genetic-engineering breakthrough beyond anything the world has seen, Logan Ramsey finds his transformation threatening everything around him as he is forced to take sides in a fight to save humankind.

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THE DEAD ROMANTICS

By Ashley Poston

Returning home to bury her beloved father, Florence Day, the ghostwriter for one of the most prolific romance authors in the industry, secondguesses everything she’s ever known about love stories when she is haunted by the ghost of her new editor.

THE DAUGHTER OF DOCTOR MOREAU

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Carlota Moreau lives on a remote jungle estate with her mad scientist father and his menagerie of human/ animal hybrids. When a dashing young man enters the picture, the jungle gets scary and steamy. Call it historical romance horror science fiction.

HOW TO COCKTAIL

By America’s Test Kitchen

Cocktail making is part art and part science, just like cooking. This book has all the kitchen secrets, techniques, recipes, and inspiration you need to craft transcendent cocktails, from essential, canonical classics to imaginative all-new creations from America’s Test Kitchen.

COUNTERFEIT

By Kirstin Chen

Ava Wong, a strait-laced Chinese American lawyer and her former college roommate from Mainland China, who dropped out under mysterious circumstances, join forces in an ingenious counterfeit operation selling replica luxury handbags.

MOVIELAND

By Lee Goldberg

When a female camper is gunned down in Malibu Creek State Park, one of seven victims over 14 months, Los Angeles homicide detectives Eve Ronin and Duncan Pavone must expose secrets and break the conspiracy of silence.

BITTERS

By Brad Thomas Parsons

Traces the history of the world’s most storied elixir, from its earliest “snake oil” days to its near evaporation after Prohibition to its ascension as a beloved (and at times obsessed-over) ingredient on the contemporary bar scene. Includes cocktail & bitters recipes.

OPEN WIDE AND SAY ARRRGH

By Aaron Blabey

WEIRD?! Nothing weird EVER happens in The Bad Guys. Like, you would NEVER see a chain-saw monster confronting a velociraptor who has eaten an elderly piranha, or the disturbing antics of a deranged dentist running amok with an oversized drill. NOPE. None of that nonsense here. So relax and be entirely unsurprised by the Bad Guys’ next adventure!

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Florescence:

A Collaboration in Bloom

Alongside the azaleas and calla lilies, an artistic partnership blossomed this spring. Like a beach sunflower, the creative collaboration and friendship between painter Ashley Cassens and jewelry designer Nicki Turner unfolded and stretched toward the sun.

Their collection, entitled “Florescence,” marries prints of Cassens’s oil paintings with a corresponding pair of clay earrings by Cori Rose Handmade artist Nicki Turner. The collection is an ode to the eccentricities, adornments, and charms of a woman’s appearance that have been, and are often still, held against us as ‘over the top,’ ‘temptations,’ ‘too much’ – as “Eye Traps.”

“EYE TRAPS” BY ASHLEY CASSENS

Ashley Cassens is a Central Florida representational figure painter and Florida Southern College graduate. She grew up in Daytona Beach and moved to Lakeland for college, where she earned her Bachelor in Fine Arts in 2006. She went on to obtain an MFA from Florida Atlantic University in 2017.

Her work has been exhibited at the ARC Gallery in Chicago, the Cornell Museum in Delray Beach, the Box Gallery in West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach State College. The artist recently had two of her paintings, “Stirring Secrets” and “Sprinkles,” picked up for licensing at Home Goods. In addition to her career as a commissioned painter, Cassens teaches elementary art.

“I fell in love with it,” she said of representational figure painting. “I’m not the kind of person that can wrap my brain around how to make things abstract. It’s hard for me to pair things down and simplify them. I want to make them more complex all the time.”

Her most recent series of traditional oil paintings on patterned fabrics is called “Eye Traps.” The name and theme of the series is the reclamation of a term that had been used to shame women. It comes from a pamphlet released by the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), often described as a Christian cult. Cassens listens to podcasts while she’s painting and was enthralled in the “Some Place Under Neith” podcast episode covering the IBLP.

The IBLP pamphlet, “Learn Ten Ways to Direct the Eyes of Others to Your Countenance,” is a guide on appearance. It features every girl’s favorite hit, “Wear a Smile.” The leaflet includes tips on choosing a hairstyle to complement the face shape, accents to wear near your face, how to “say the right things with your eyes,” and proper posture. It reads in part, “A lady’s knees must always be kept together when sitting. For the best impression and

good health, legs should be crossed at the ankles. Her body should not look as though it were ‘draped’ over the chair.”

Ashley Cassens was especially inspired by rule number six: Avoid Eye Traps. Don’t show skin, don’t wear ‘teasing’ fabrics that might cling to the body, or bright spots of color that draw attention away from the face (I think the IBLP is looking at us, ladies). Anything that could draw attention away from the face – accessories, fads, written messages on t-shirts, or any ‘excesses’ – are considered eye traps. There’s even a handy guide in the back to help identify outfits that may include a dreaded eye trap.

“All the things they talked about being “eye traps” are what I think make women so beautiful and amazing and unique,” Cassens said. “I wanted to flip this negative term and make it a positive term and trap your eye visually with something that was captivating and beautiful.” The women in her series defy the concept of an “Eye Trap” – some with chopped hair, chunky earrings, bright eyeshadow, and unbothered expressions. She had already been working on the series before she named it, and when she heard the term, she felt it encapsulated her subjects and what drew her to them.

After a successful collaboration with interior designer Ann Cox, Cassens wanted to work with another artist again. This time to create something wearable – perhaps a jeweler or sunglass designer. She had a short list of designers she thought would be a good fit, but when she spoke with Nicki Turner, owner, and designer of the Lakeland-based clay jewelry start-up Cori Rose Handmade, the search was over. They clicked immediately and found they had mutual connections.

“It was awesome to have another mom to collaborate with because we understand each other’s schedules are tight, and there may be interruptions, and we feel like we don’t have to be so apologetic about it, which is nice,” Cassens said.

CORI ROSE HANDMADE

Nicki Turner grew up in Illinois, moved to South Carolina, and then landed in Lakeland to attend Southeastern University. She majored in Social Work and has a master’s degree in Human Services. Turner worked with the Department of Children and Families and has volunteered at Parker Street Ministries. She and her husband founded a church in the Parker Street neighborhood called Strong Tower Church.

You might say Cori Rose Handmade was born through a clay play date with her daughters. Turner had so much fun making clay donuts with her girls that she was instantly inspired, and design ideas and color palates swirled through her mind. She began following related accounts on social media and checking out books on clay at the library.

Eventually, Turner started a social media account for Cori Rose Handmade, dedicated to sharing her creations with friends. She wasn’t selling her jewelry but would happily gift them. Her friends and family implored Turner to offer her art for sale. “It was a hard concept for me – thinking about selling something that I love to do because I just wanted to share the joy that I had making it with other people,” she said.

Last summer, she started attending markets as a vendor and launched an online store. Her daughters are still involved with Cori Rose Handmade. She and her mini business partners gather for business meetings where they discuss color palettes. She’ll ask the girls what they’re drawn to or what colors make them feel happy. “In our house, we love to play with color – mugs, nail polish, art on the walls.”

In June, Turner left her job at Southeastern to create full-time for Cori Rose Handmade. She’d worked at the college for three years and missed spending time with her girls. She wanted to volunteer at their school and her church more often and work on her designs. “While I was at work, I was daydreaming about making earrings and color palettes,” she laughed.

This spring, when an email from Ashley Cassens came through, Turner looked up the artist and was thrilled at the possibility of a collaboration. “I was blown away by her work,” Turner said.

The pair went back and forth on an idea that would incorporate one another’s art. They worked on color palettes and mood boards for the collaboration.

Once the earrings were complete, Cassens added them to her paintings. The pair didn’t meet in person until their collection debut at Venue 650 in June.

“This doesn’t seem real, this dream of working with another artist,” Turner said. “I feel like we work very well together even though we haven’t known each other long. […] It’s a unique thing to meet someone else and just get each other and work together so well.”

Cassens and Turner have two bundles for sale in the Florescence Collection, each including a 5x7 print and corresponding clay earrings. The limited collection includes the “Rosario” bundle and the “Praised Mightily” bundle.

The name Florescence suited their joint efforts. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a state or period of flourishing.” The title paid homage to that love of floral and the positively blooming subjects of Cassens’s “Eye Traps” series. “We both loved florals. We loved the idea of blooming,” Turner said. “These women, they’re blooming, and their beauty is showing through who they are.”

The Florescence Collection is available for pre-order at corirose.com. Keep up with both artists on social media to see what markets they will attend in the future (and maybe future projects together).

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Spirit and the Cosmic Heart

Winter Haven’s historic Ritz Theatre will get an otherworldly dose of dream pop from Spirit and the Cosmic Heart later this month. The band is headlining a show at the Ritz on August 27 at 8 pm, joined by special guest Brett Staska. Spirit’s lineup of local bandmates includes Joshua Miller on guitar and vocals, Daniel Miller on bass, Ian Lopez on drums, Dallas Smith on keyboards and trumpet, and Melody Wells on guitar and vocals. Their sound is an intoxicating meld of synth and shadow, like a shoegaze daydream.

“The first time I saw Spirit and the Cosmic Heart, they had me in like a trance. I was immediately hooked. It was one of those moments where you just realize that this band is going to go far. That was almost three years ago, and they haven’t played in Winter Haven since,” said Austin Tharp, a volunteer for the Ritz Theatre. The last time Tharp caught a Spirit and the Cosmic Heart show, he told Joshua Miller, “I’m going to get you all to play at the Ritz in Winter Haven, and we are going to sell out.” Tharp went to Executive Director Alyssa Garber with the idea. “I really enjoy what’s going on at The Ritz, and I love seeing it filled up. One of my goals is to bring awareness to some of the great local musical talent we have here in Winter Haven,” Tharp added. “The talent is here, they just need a stage to show it and someone to advocate for them, and that’s what I’m going to do.”

Artist William Larence is creating an installation for the show. Guitarist and vocalist for the band, Joshua Miller said of Larence, “Bill is a creative force, and a very close friend for decades. As soon as we began organizing the Ritz show, I knew Bill needed to be involved. His artistic vision inspires us to prepare the best musical performance possible, to match the creative energy he’s putting into the visual aspect of the night.”

Larence said he is “creating a dynamic, multidimensional, art installation that combined, wholehearted and energetically with Spirit and the Cosmic Heart’s musical performance, will pulsate cosmic, loving sensations and [...] help the audience transcend into the electromagnetic vortex of the universe.”

LKLD spoke with Spirit’s Joshua Miller about the band, the upcoming Ritz Theatre performance, and their next album.

LKLD: Tell me the Spirit origin story.

JOSHUA MILLER (JM): A few years ago, Daniel (bass) and I were in a place where we felt putting a band together was a good idea. Ian (drums) and I have played music together since middle school; he naturally joined. Dallas and Melody came later. They bring a very important element to the sound and vision of Spirit.

LKLD: Who were some early inspirations?

JM: Gravitating toward vintage and analog gear: Roland Juno 60, Wurlitzer Piano and the Jazz Chorus amps – a deep love for bands like The Cure and pop songwriting sensibility like the Beach Boys.

Now we find most inspiration from each other’s creativity really. We’ve played music together for the right amount of time. We can sense what each member’s role in the song will be, giving space for one another.

LKLD: You released the EPs “Dreams” (2018), “Memories” (2019), and “Moments” (2021) which was also your first physical form of music with a limited cassette release with New Granada Records. You mentioned that Spirit is finishing writing your first full-length album leading up to the Ritz show. Do you have a title and a release date?

JM: Yes, finally, a full-length album. Our creative process takes much longer than desired. With getting older, life can bring unexpected responsibilities that require time and energy. Staying in a band can sometimes be tough through it all. Keeping it all together, putting yourself out there can feel impossible.

But I’ve been dreaming of what this album will sound like for years. Watching it come together is beautiful. Being able to share our new songs live for the first time at the Ritz is exciting and also a bit scary. Spending the energy and holding onto them, crafting, editing, making the best possible versions.

After the wild ride the world has been on these last years, it feels more important than ever to create something like this. Spirit is our therapy, the escape from all the fuzz in the world - and we hope when

people listen to the music or watch us play live, they feel that too.

LKLD: Tell me about the overall mood/ theme of this new album. Was there a specific inspiration or direction when writing it? What can fans expect?

JM: As songs slowly reveal themselves, the direction becomes more clear. Once everything is complete and recorded, I can really understand what the intentions and concepts are. That seems like an odd way to approach songwriting or art, but it does come from an honest place. I might not know what I’m trying to tell you in a song, but I know afterward, we’ll both be feeling something.

LKLD: Will it release solely digitally or physical copies too?

JM: Vinyl is the dream for this one. Streaming is the necessity.

LKLD: What is it like to play around your home county versus elsewhere out on the road?

JM: Traveling in a van with friends and performing music feels like magic. Playing these songs in different states, seeing people connect to the music feels surreal. We did a 10-day southeast tour last Spring. Every night was special.

LKLD: Will this be your first time playing the Ritz?

JM: About 20 years ago, Ian and I played a DIY show at the Ritz. There were parts of the theatre roped off with holes in the floor. It feels like a true homecoming to have the opportunity to perform at the Ritz Theatre. It will be a special night for all of us.

Spirit and the Cosmic Heart

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Watch them live at the Ritz on August 27 at 8 pm

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AUGUST CALENDAR 2022

*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

WINTER HAVEN COFFEE, TEA, AND TREATS TOUR

When: Aug. 01, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com

Our coffee and tea tour features our local coffee shops where you can expect pastries, fresh coffee, teas, and a presentation from our local coffee shop Haven Coffee Roasters. Monday to Friday only starts at 10 AM. All tours are 3 hrs long. Merchandise add on’s available.

Food Restrictions: With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten- free, no shellfish, etc.) Tours will be limited to 10 attendees; masks will be required; hand sanitizer will be available, and guides will practice social distancing. Tastings are subject to change. Private tours are also available. Book here: pro. peek.com/join-Amada-B-9ZZ5RP9 Got questions? Feel free to email (info@winterhavenfoodtours.com) or text us (863) 288-0038. Price varies.

When: Aug. 01, 2022 | 2-4:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com

Your friendly tour guide will share history of food and the award winning city all while you sample delicious dishes. Get to know why Winter Haven is where we live, work, and play. All Tours will be mostly outdoors. Tours will be limited to 10 attendees; masks will be required; hand sanitizer will be available, and guides will practice social distancing. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance. Food Restrictions: With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten- free, no shellfish, etc.). See options at check-out. Book here: pro. peek.com/join-Amada-B-9ZZ588P Tastings are subject to change.Private tours are also available. Contact us for more info@winterhavenfoodtours.com. Price varies.

WINTER HAVEN BEER SPIRITS AND GHOST WALKING TOUR

When: Aug. 01, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com

Enjoy beer, spirits, and spooky stories on this haunted ghost walking tour in downtown Winter Haven. We will visit a Vaudeville theatre, and a few restaurants and bars who’s owners and patrons have unfinished business. Learn about the ghosts of Polk County and enjoy delicious beer/whiskey samples and small plated appetizers. Monday to Friday only starts at 7 PM. All tours are 3 hrs long. Add on’s available for: An Extra Drink package, Merchandise, and Palm/Tarot Card Readings. Food Restrictions: With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten- free, no shellfish, etc.). See options at check-out. Tours will

be limited to 10 attendees; masks will be required; hand sanitizer will be available, and guides will practice social distancing. Book here: pro.peek.com/join-Amada-BK445Z9M. Tastings are subject to change. Private tours are also available. Got questions? Feel free to email (info@winterhavenfoodtours.com) or text us (863) 288-0038. Price varies.

LIVE TRIVIA AT COB & PEN

When: Aug. 01, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Ave. S, Lakeland Tons of fun with your friends are in store with a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and a amazing food menu. Every Monday.

UAW MID FLORIDA RETIREE COUNCIL

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: UAW Drop In Center 209 Avenue O SW, Winter Haven

There will be no UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council monthly meeting in August. They will resume in September and will be held on the third Friday of every month at the Knights of Columbus hall located at 3308 Avenue W, NW in Winter Haven. We hope to have guest speakers once again but this will depend on the COVID situation.The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council’s drop in center in Winter Haven is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The office is located in the Hope Plaza strip mall (off Hwy 17 by the WAWA and across the street from Big Lots). Please contact us at (863) 293-5556 or drop by with any problems you have with your benefits. All UAW retired members are welcome to take advantage of this drop in center. Please bring all pertinent paperwork in order to resolve any problems. Please pass this info along to any UAW retired members you know who may not get this publication.

RODIN: CONTEMPLATION AND DREAMS

When: Aug. 02 - Oct. 30, 2022

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

Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections. Celebrated as the greatest sculptor of the 19th century, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) revived for the modern world a new appreciation for the ageless beauty of bronze sculpture, mastering and modernizing a technique long associated with ancient Greek art.

The largest installation of sculptures in the Museum’s history — with more than 40 of Rodin’s works filling the Museum’s main galleries — this incredible exhibition brings one of art history’s most famous and most renowned French masters to Florida. 863-688-7743

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. EveryTuesday, space is limited. 863-291-5880

BOOKS SANDWICHED IN

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9155656

Love to talk about books? Join us for Books Sandwiched In. The group meets at Jackson Branch Library Meeting Room on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. Registration for this in-person event is required and seating is limited to 20 people to allow space for social distancing. Our August title is “The Refugees” by Viet Thanh Nguyen. 863-834-4276

AFTERNOON FLAVORS OF WINTER HAVEN FOOD TOUR

CAMEO WRITERS

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com/library

Cameo Writers welcomes writers of varying ability, genre, and experience. Receive knowledgeable, appreciative support and encouragement. Questions please contact Beverly Lerner at bevlerner@aol.com. CW meets on the first Tuesday of each month. 863291-5880

LEGO CLUB

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven

They supply the LEGO blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12, every Tuesday.

BINGO

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales 275 E Park Ave, Lake Wales

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales hosts a weekly bingo. Food is available. Doors open at 3:30, games start at 5.

TAPAS TUESDAY

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Where: Nutwood

132 Avenue B SW, Winter Haven

Chef Steven Rojas invites you to join Nutwood for 8 deliciously curated Spanish small plates, each paired with a selection from their exclusive wine list. The event is one price per person and includes tapas and wine pairing. Gratuity and tax are not included. Email your

preferred time and how many people are in your party to info@nutwoodwh.com to reserve your spot. They will confirm with you if space is available. This is the first Tuesday of every month. 863-229-7770

MUSIC BINGO & FUN RUN

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland

Play music bingo with SG Wood for free and win prizes! Pub run at 5:30 with Fleet Feet Lakeland.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven

Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven

High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night is every Tuesday night! The first game starts at 7pm and if enough players attended the 7pm session there will also be a 9pm session. Gift card prizes available for 1st and 2nd place winners for each session. Optional: Register early at highstaxpoker.net for more details. This event is 21 & up.

TUESDAY ART NIGHT

When: Aug. 02, 2022 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Quinteassence Kava Bar 839 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland Quinteassence Kava Bar is welcoming you every Tuesday Night to participate in Art Night! Hosted by one of the Q-Tea Kavatenders, Amaris, artists will be prompted with a subject of the night to create. During your process, feel free to mingle with your fellow artists. We will also feature you and your art on our Facebook and Instagram stories and posts. Disclaimer:- This is a free-to-attend event- artists, please bring your own supplies, materials, and mediums to create your pieces. At this time, we can only accommodate you with the space to create.

STUFF THE BUS

When: Aug. 03, 2022 | 7-9 a.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland Stuff the Bus 2022, Central Florida’s largest back to school campaign is underway. If you would like to donate school supplies, please contact event coordinators at 863-816-6947.For 21 years, Stuff the Bus has provided relief with needed school supplies to students and teachers through the generosity of the Lakeland community. To volunteer on Stuff the Bus Day, please contact event coordinators at 863-816-6947. Tax-deductable gifts to Stuff the Bus can be made at: https://bit.ly/3xPpveD.

MONARCHS, MIGRATION AND MORE

When: Aug. 03, 2022 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Review the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly with Elaine

Berner who has spent more than four decades studying and supporting the Monarch. Through her presentation in the Alexander Discovery Center, we will take a quick visit to the overwintering site in el Rosario, Mexico. Registration required. Included with general admission or membership.

“SUMMERTIME CITRUS”

When: Aug. 03 - 27, 2022 Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales cityoflakewales.com

This exhibit will be a timeline of the important development of the citrus industry in Lake Wales, along with a citrus and crate label showcase. Memorabilia, industrial machines, professional items, and citrus labels from the Lake Wales History Museum, and collection of twenty-four citrus labels from the Museum of Florida History that represent the thousands used in Florida between the late 1800s and the 1960s will be on display. 863-676-1759

CIRO’S SWEET TOOTH DESSERT TOUR

When: Aug. 03, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com

Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. This tour is perfect for kids of all ages! Get your sweet tooth ready! Food Restrictions: With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten- free, no shellfish, etc.).

See options at check-out. 48 hours advance ticket purchase is required in order for the tour to run. All Tours will be mostly outdoors. Tours will be limited to

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10 attendees; masks will be required; hand sanitizer will be available, and guides will practice social distancing. Tastings are subject to change.Book here: pro.peek. com/join-Amada-B-EYYP769Private tours are also available. Contact us at info@winterhavenfoodtours. com. Price varies.

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO!

When: Aug. 03, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics.

Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa. kolesar@lakelandgov.net

HOLD ON I KNOW THIS TRIVIA

When: Aug. 03, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland

General knowledge trivia with Nick. Play for free and win prizes.

WAWA SUMMER FUN DAY

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Enjoy complimentary admission the first Thursday and Friday of the month May through September compliments of Wawa. Committed to the communities they serve; Wawa is keeping the Gardens growing with their generous support. This complimentary offer is limited to four visitors per registration, and admission for the day is limited to assist with capacity issues. All members of the party visiting on Wawa Summer Fun Days will need to have a ticket to enter. Register online.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. Thursdays at 10:30 am. 863-291-5880

ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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

Participants will create and discuss art with specially trained educator and artist, Tinia Clark.This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited. The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. Following the tour, the group creates an art activity inspired by the visit in the Museum’s education classrooms. The group meets for the talk and tour at 2:00pm on the 1st Thursday of every month, excluding June, July, December, and January. Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, please text Tinia Clark at 863-224-8557 or register online.

WHISTLESTOP POLITICAL RALLY

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: Nora Mayo Hall

500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com

Join the Winter Haven Chamber for the WhistleStop political rally at Nora Mayo Hall! This will be a fun evening of getting to know your candidates running for elected office, eating BBQ from Smokin’ Jims and spending quality time with local friends. Candidates can purchase a booth and share more about what they stand for so you, the community, can learn more and make an educated decision. If you are a candidate, go to winterhavenchamber.com and find the WhistleStop event tab to find out how you can purchase a booth. If you would like to attend to meet the candidates, purchase a ticket online.

THE RESERVE BOOK CLUB

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9103280

Want to discuss that popular new title you just finished? We’re here for you! Every month we’ll discuss a recent best-selling book. We meet at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. August’s Book: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano. A 12-year-old lone survivor of a plane crash investigates the stories of his less-fortunate fellow passengers before making a profound discovery about his life purpose in the face of transcendent losses.

GILLY & THE GIRL

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Gilly & The Girl, will charm you with great covers you know and terrific harmonies. Fantastic food opportunity starting at 3 with Our Noire Kitchen.

DUELING PIANOS

When: Aug. 04, 2022 | 7-10 p.m.

Where: The Social Cocktail Lounge 356 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven Audience interaction dueling piano show.

WAWA SUMMER FUN DAY

When: Aug. 05, 2022 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Enjoy complimentary admission the first Thursday and Friday of the month May through September compliments of Wawa. Committed to the communities they serve; Wawa is keeping the Gardens growing with their generous support. This complimentary offer is limited to four visitors per registration, and admission for the day is limited to assist with capacity issues. All members of the party visiting on Wawa Summer Fun Days will need to have a ticket to enter. Register online.

40TH ANNUAL PIG ROAST & POLITICAL RALLY

When: Aug. 05, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Lake Eva Event Center

799 Johns Avenue, Haines City centralfloridatix.com

Join the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce for the 40th Annual Pig Roast & Political Rally! This is sure to be our biggest & best event ever - you don’t want to miss it! Meet and mingle with Incumbents & Candidates campaigning for local, county, state and federal offices, enjoy a fabulous catered dinner by John Michael

Exquisite Weddings & Catering, door prizes, parade of candidates, live band Red Hot Rooster and more! Any candidate running for any political office must purchase Candidate package to attend event. Contact the Chamber for more details. 863-422-3751

FIRST FRIDAY: BACK TO SCHOOL

When: Aug. 05, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Lakeland

117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland downtownlkld.com

Join us on August 5 from 6pm to 9pm for our next First Friday event: Back to School! Lakeland Moonwalk will have inflatables, ride & climb games, and competitive games. Bring the kids to celebrate the start of a brand new school year.Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about! First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Avenue. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends.

MANDALA SKY

When: Aug. 05, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Get your Mandala on this evening!

HILLIARY BEGLEY

When: Aug. 05, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

You may have seen Hilliary as Aunt Lucy in Netflix’s hit original film “Dumplin!” Now see her live at Laugh Out Lounge, purchase tickets in advance. Two drink minimum, doors open at 7pm, ages 21+ only.

YARD SALE BENEFITTING POLK RELAY FOR LIFE

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 1620 Tangerine St. Lakeland GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Lakeland is hosting a yard sale benefitting the Polk Relay for Life. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

BACK TO SCHOOL KICKOFF

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport This free event will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The first 400 students will receive a free backpack (child must be present to receive a backpack). Attendees will also have the opportunity to take advantage of a BOGO ticket special: Buy a one-day Bok Tower Gardens combo ticket and get a second ticket free, for tickets purchased at the visitor center during the event. The event includes a caricature artist and free school supplies and kid-friendly giveaways (while supplies last) from local vendors including Staples, Wawa, Bond Clinic, Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep and more. For more information, call 863-420-2586.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET SUMMER SEASON

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly

picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

YOGA

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Registration required.

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION: SPEAK PEACE IN A WORLD OF CONFLICT

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Edward Bok’s words and actions from more than 100 years ago continue to resonate. In his book “Successward,” he wrote it is important to start with knowing yourself. Today we face many challenges. This workshop will give you practical tools to turn down the volume and turn within. Explore a way of communicating designed to increase active listening and empathy skills. Learn how to move from blame and shame to curiosity and connection. Compassionate Communication promotes practical tools that can help you transform your relationship with yourself and others. Included with general admission or membership, registration required.

PET LOSS HEALING CIRCLE

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Buffy’s Boutique 301 Third St. NW Suite 216 Winter Haven l.facebook.com/l.php

Do you struggle with grief for the loss of a pet companion? Veterinary Healthcare Associates want to help you heal! Please join us for a healing circle. This is a beautiful event to honor your pet companion, heal your heart and connect with other pet parents. Register online.

CHASM DEEP

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 2-5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland

Chasm Deep will play music for you starting at 2pm. The delicious Legacy Craft BBQ will be on hand all day starting at noon.

THE CHONKY ALPHABET BOOK SIGNING

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: The Tipsy Bookroom 115 S Evers St., Plant City amzn.to/39ZBJaT

This book provides cat enthusiasts (and non-cat enthusiasts) with an A to Z guide to the most vital terms of cat chat. Up your vocabulary with this illustrated book that’s for kitties, kiddos, puppers, and anyone who could use a good belly laugh. Meet the local author! Books will be available for purchase at the event. There will be cat swag for purchase to complement your book, and fun cat themed photo opportunities.

HILLIARY BEGLEY

When: Aug. 06, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club

19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

You may have seen Hilliary as Aunt Lucy in Netflix’s hit original film “Dumplin!” Now see her live at Laugh Out Lounge, purchase tickets in advance. Two drink minimum, doors open at 7pm, ages 21+ only.

THE BIRTHDAY SAPS

When: Aug. 07, 2022 | 2-5 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing

115 W Pine St., Lakeland

The Saps are back to cheer on your Sunday. The Arepazo Grill will bring the delicious eats starting at noon.

LIVE TRIVIA AT COB & PEN

When: Aug. 08, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Cob & Pen

1221 Florida Ave. S, Lakeland

Tons of fun with your friends are in store with a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and a amazing food menu. Trivia every Monday.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

LEGO CLUB

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the LEGO blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12, every Tuesday.

BINGO

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales

275 E Park Ave, Lake Wales

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales hosts a weekly bingo. Food is available. Doors open at 3:30, games start at 5.

MUSIC BINGO & FUN RUN

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland

Play Music Bingo for free at 6:30 and win prizes. Run for fun with Fleet Feet at 5:30.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven

Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239

239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven

High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night! Come hang out for some poker and drinks! The first game starts at 7pm and if enough players attended the 7pm session there will also be a 9pm session. Gift card prizes available for 1st and 2nd place winners for each session! Optional: Register early at highstaxpoker.net for more details. This event is 21 & up.

TUESDAY ART NIGHT

When: Aug. 09, 2022 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Quinteassence Kava Bar 839 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland Quinteassence Kava Bar is welcoming you every Tuesday Night to participate in Art Night! Hosted by one of our Q-Tea Kavatenders, Amaris, artists will be prompted with a subject of the night to create. During your process, feel free to mingle with your fellow artists. We will also feature you and your art on our Facebook and Instagram stories and posts. Disclaimer: This is a free-to-attend event! Artists, please bring your own supplies, materials, and mediums to create your pieces. At this time, we can only accommodate you with the space to create.

CHAIR YOGA

When: Aug. 10, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Practice gentle yoga poses while seated in your chair. This class is appropriate for beginners, those with limited mobility, or anyone who has wanted to try yoga

but felt intimidated. The program is designed to assist in quieting the mind, moving our bodies, breathing deeply and practicing mindfulness. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Registration required. 863-734-1222

MORNING BOOK CLUB

When: Aug. 10, 2022 | 10-11 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

The Morning Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. August book: “Magnolia Palace” by Fiona Davis. (863) 291-5880

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO!

When: Aug. 10, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa. kolesar@lakelandgov.net

STRANGER THINGS TRIVIA NIGHT

When: Aug. 10, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Where: Swan Brewing

115 W Pine St., Lakeland

Did you watch it? Check your Stranger Things knowledge with trivia. Gin Khao will bring the delicious food starting at 3.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION

When: Aug. 11, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. Thursdays at 10:30 am. 863-291-5880

WINTER HAVEN WRITERS

When: Aug. 11, 2022 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven

The Winter Haven Writers meet every second and fourth Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, at the Winter Haven library in the large conference room. Interested writers can email ellenedits4u@gmail.com or call 863456-9831 for more info. This group shares work, writing ideas, and they encourage fellow writers.

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY

When: Aug. 11, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.

Where: Munn Park, Lakeland lakelandgov.net/events/lakeland-food-truck-rallyoct-2021/

Head downtown for the Lakeland Food Truck Rally on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6-9 p.m.

THE HOT MESS SHOW

When: Aug. 11, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

Laugh Out Lounge presents The Hot Mess Show with Kyle Ruse and Jander Gray! Come see five comedians as they are put to the ultimate culinary test and try to perform while eating the spiciest chicken wings on the planet! Doors open at 6pm, ages 21+ only, purchase tickets in advance.

POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK

When: Aug. 12, 2022 | 12-1 p.m.

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

Join us every second Friday of the month for a Point of View Gallery Talk! Each month, we invite special guests to discuss a current exhibition at the Museum, incorporating their own unique expertise and perspectives. For this month, join Executive Director and Chief Curator, Dr. Alex Rich, as he takes viewers through our latest exhibition and largest sculpture exhibition yet, Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams / Selections from the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Registration is not required but appreciated.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE DIRE STRAITS

BROTHERS IN ARMS

When: Aug. 12, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com

In May of 1985 Dire Straits released what would become one of the best-selling albums of all time; delivering a stream of classic songs and propelling the band into global superstar status. Classic Albums Live will recreate the album note for note, cut for cut live on stage in it’s entirety. Brothers in Arms has been described musically as a pop rock album. The music video for “Money for Nothing” received heavy rotation on MTV.

PAUL FARAHVAR

When: Aug. 12, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

You may have seen Paul in NBC’s hit show “Chicago Med,” caught his comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy Plus, or heard him as a regular on WGN Radio in Chicago. Now, Paul comes to perform at Laugh Out Lounge on August 12th and 13th! Doors open at 7, ages 21+ only, purchase tickets in advance.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET SUMMER SEASON

When: Aug. 13, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August.Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COLLECTORFEST

When: Aug. 13, 2022 | 9 a.m.

Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland facebook.com/floridatoyshows

What to expect:Vintage & Modern Toys, Hot Wheels, Retro Gaming, Comics, Artwork & More Pop Culture Goodness! We will have giveaways, raffles, and more. Doors Open at 9am. Lots of different toy lines covered from vintage to modern. Plus we will have Girls toys like My Little Pony, Fisher Price, Barbie, and Strawberry Shortcake are here too.Retro Gaming:You can expect to see vendors with vintage and modern Atari, Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Sega Genesis and more.

SOUND BATH & YOGA

When: Aug. 13, 2022 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

All Levels Yoga Flow with Sound Bath & Meditation: In this one-of-a-kind event, students enjoy yoga and sound meditation within the beauty of Bok Tower Gardens. Healing and soothing singing bowls will be played throughout this all-levels yoga class. From beginner to experienced, all are welcome. This is a flow style yoga class, linking movement with breath, and includes gentle warm ups and cool downs. Breath techniques may be used to balance the mind and bring relaxation to the body. This 1hr class ends with a beautiful guided 30-minute extended savasana sound meditation, leaving students feeling spacious, peaceful, refreshed, and relaxed.$30 members/ $35 non-members, registration required.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH WITH BUFFY

When: Aug. 13, 2022 | 12 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com

Space is limited. Register online to save your place. Please bring your own mat and equipment.$25 Investment. Join Cosmic Sound Healer, Buffy La Roux as she facilitates a high vibratory journey of Sound through time and space. During this deeply meditative and transformative experience, Buffy guides us inward through a sound bath of deeply shifting vocal toning, singing, frequencies and quartz crystal singing bowls.

Each Crystal Sound Bath is a unique symphony and a dance of the collective energies present for the Well Being of All and the Amplification of Love. This one of a kind experience deletes programming, density in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, activates ancient dormant DNA and moves participants into the expansive state of clarity, growth and purpose. 863-224-2311

PAUL FARAHVAR

When: Aug. 13, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

You may have seen Paul in NBC’s hit show “Chicago Med,” caught his comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy Plus, or heard him as a regular on WGN Radio in Chicago. Now, Paul comes to perform at Laugh Out Lounge on August 12th and 13th! Doors open at 7, ages 21+ only, purchase tickets in advance.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COLLECTORFEST

When: Aug. 14, 2022 | 9 a.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland facebook.com/floridatoyshows

What to expect:Vintage & Modern Toys, Hot Wheels, Retro Gaming, Comics, Artwork & More Pop Culture Goodness!We will have giveaways, raffles, and more. Doors Open at 9am. Lots of different toy lines covered from vintage to modern. Retro Gaming:You can expect to see vendors with vintage and modern Atari, Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Sega Genesis and more.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

When: Aug. 14, 2022 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave., Winter Haven Our Noire Kitchen will be serving brunch at Obscure Wine Company! Enjoy $5 sparkling wine & Bloody Mary’s 11am-2pm!

LIVE TRIVIA AT COB & PEN

When: Aug. 15, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Ave. S, Lakeland Tons of fun with your friends are in store with a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and a amazing food menu. Trivia every Monday.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

The Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. August book: “Sparks Like Stars” by Nadia Hashimi.

LEGO CLUB

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the LEGO blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12, every Tuesday.

BINGO

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales 275 E Park Ave, Lake Wales

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales hosts a weekly bingo. Food is available. Doors open at 3:30, games start at 5.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven

Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven

High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night! The first game starts at 7pm and if enough players attended the 7pm session there will also be a 9pm session. Gift card prizes available for 1st and 2nd place winners for each session. Optional: Register early and visit highstaxpoker.net for more details. This event is 21 & up.

TUESDAY ART NIGHT

When: Aug. 16, 2022 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Where: Quinteassence Kava Bar 839 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland Quinteassence Kava Bar is welcoming you every Tuesday Night to participate in Art Night! Hosted by one of the Q-Tea Kavatenders, Amaris, artists will be prompted with a subject of the night to create. During your process, feel free to mingle with your fellow artists. We will also feature you and your art on our Facebook and Instagram stories and posts. Disclaimer: This is a free-to-attend event! Artists, please bring your own supplies, materials, and mediums To create your pieces. At this time, we can only accommodate you with the space to create.

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO!

When: Aug. 17, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa. kolesar@lakelandgov.net

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION

When: Aug. 18, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. Thursdays at 10:30 am. 863-291-5880

ART CONNECTS ALZ

When: Aug. 18, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.

Where: Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org

This unique program encourages creative expression and social engagement for individuals in the early stages of dementia. Participants create and appreciate art and its various forms. No art experience required. Be engaged through art and have an opportunity to communicate emotions, stories, and memories.This program is for person with dementia and their care partner. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 800-272-3900 to reserve a spot.

MADE @ THE LIBRARY

When: Aug. 18, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library

1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9103273

Join us for a new, in-person, adult craft program.Made @ the Library will feature a new project every month. All supplies will be provided, all you need to do is register. This program is free for adults 18 and over. Registration required.

SHREK MOVIES TRIVIA

When: Aug. 18, 2022 | 6:45 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239

239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven

Donkey! It’s Shrek Trivia at Barrel 239. Trivia covers the four movies in the Shrek franchise, so come out and get your swamp on. Up to $100 prize pool for winners and 10% off tabs win or lose.

LET YOUR YOGA DANCE

When: Aug. 19, 2022 | 6-7 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven love.ioyogastudio.com/external_form

Join Geri for this yoga infused dance class. No dance experience required, just the ability to count to 8.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

When: Aug. 19, 2022 | 6-8 p.m.

Where: Wabash Community Center 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland It’s game on at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Family Game Night. This is a free event for the whole family to enjoy. This event will feature life size board games, prizes and giveaways. Check out the nacho bar for a tasty snack (first come, first served). For more information, please call the Wabash Community Center 863-2844223

OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV

When: Aug. 19, 2022 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com

A cast of talented young actors create ‘slice of life’ theatre based on the audience’s script scenarios. Purchase tickets online.

RC SMITH

When: Aug. 19, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

Laugh Out Lounge is excited to have one of the best “TV Warm Up” comedians in the industry, RC Smith from The Chew! This is going to be an exciting high

energy night of comedy you don’t want to miss. Ages 21+ only, doors open at 7pm.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET SUMMER SEASON

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August.Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

YOGA

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 9-10 a.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend. $10 members/ $15 non-members, registration required.

FINE ART AT THE MAGNOLIA

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Building 702 E Orange St., Lakeland Fine Art at the Magnolia & Scholarship is an annual 2-day Invitational Fine Art Show held the third weekend in August, inside the lovely Historic Magnolia Building,

next to Hollis Gardens in downtown Lakeland, Florida. The Fine Art Show features 19 accomplished Fine Artists & Craftsmen from Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia is honored to be endorsed by The Polk Museum of Art. Founded and curated by local Lakeland Artist, Betsy Bohrer, Fine Art at the Magnolia emphasizes the promotion of education, awareness & advancement of the working Fine Artist of Florida, and to further benefit the Fine Arts & Artists in Central Florida during the summer.

ARCHITECTURAL TOUR

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 11 a.m.

Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow polk-county.net

Discover the history behind the founding of the county and the design of the brilliant 1908 Courthouse. With a nod to its two predecessors, this tour explores the design, construction, and function of the courthouse. The tour incorporates cross-curricular themes in history and fine arts.This program is also offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: MLK Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven cypressgardensskiteam.com

Bring a chair or blanket and watch the world famous ski team perform on Lake Silver. Don’t forget to bring cash for the 50/50 raffle or concessions.

CANDLELIGHT AT THE RITZ: SUMMER WOODWINDS

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.cim

A unique musical series experienced in an intimate and breathtaking setting. Immerse yourself in the artistry of the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet, while awash in the warm glow of candlelight in Winter Haven’s downtown treasure, The Historic Ritz Theatre. Come celebrate this wonderful music form with the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn.Tickets are $30. The doors open at 7:00pm. We will have general admission, open seating. If you would like to reserve a table, please call 863-937-1414 to do so.The program begins at 7:30pm and is 60 minutes long, with no intermission.

RC SMITH

When: Aug. 20, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com

Laugh Out Lounge is excited to have one of the best “TV Warm Up” comedians in the industry, RC Smith from The Chew! This is going to be an exciting high energy night of comedy you don’t want to miss. Ages 21+ only, doors open at 7pm.

FINE ART AT THE MAGNOLIA

When: Aug. 21, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Building 702 E Orange St., Lakeland

Fine Art at the Magnolia & Scholarship is an annual 2-day Invitational Fine Art Show held the third weekend in August, inside the lovely Historic Magnolia Building, next to Hollis Gardens in downtown Lakeland, Florida.

The Fine Art Show features 19 accomplished Fine Artists & Craftsmen from Florida. Founded and curated by local Lakeland Artist, Betsy Bohrer, Fine Art at the Magnolia emphasizes the promotion of education, awareness & advancement of the working Fine Artist of Florida, and to further benefit the Fine Arts & Artists in Central Florida during the summer.

FIFTY SHADES OF ROSE

When: Aug. 21, 2022 | 2-5 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com

Join us for a Sunday Funday packed full of rose wines of every flavor & color range! This is a party you don’t want to miss. DJ Jenks will be spinning at the main stage in front of the dance floor. Lite fare will be served & of course 50 different roses from all around the world.

Please wear your favorite shade of blush, the best outfit will win a $100 gift card provided by Obscure Wine Company. A silent auction benefiting Girls Inc. will start at 3pm. All proceeds to benefit two nonprofits: The Historic Ritz Theater & Girls Inc. Winter Haven. Sponsored by Obscure Wine Company. Purchase tickets in advance.

COLOR OF THE WEEK

When: Aug. 22, 2022 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 927 6th Street NW, Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven

Every week a new color!! Get great discounts on already

great prices. Even our furniture, antiques, collectables, and rare finds area are included. Week 1 : Red Tag - 50% off entire week for red tag - 75% off red tag on Saturday. Week 2 : Green Tag - 50% off entire week for green tag - 75% off green tag on Saturday. Week 3 : Blue Tag - 50% off entire week for blue tag - 75% off blue tag on Saturday. Week 4 : Yellow Tag - 50% off entire week for yellow tag - 75% off yellow tag on Saturday. Any month that has a 5th week and Saturday is Mystery Week. At the Salvation Army Family Store in Winter Haven, you will find great deals on clothing, furniture, household goods, books, electronics and much more! Your purchase and donations directly funds our programs (Women’s & Children Shelter, Community Feedings, Youth & Character-Building Programs, etc.) We thank you for shopping at the Salvation Army!

LIVE TRIVIA AT COB & PEN

When: Aug. 22, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Ave. S, Lakeland

Tons of fun with your friends are in store with a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and a amazing food menu. Trivia every Monday.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

LEGO CLUB

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the LEGO blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12, every Tuesday.

BINGO

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales 275 E Park Ave, Lake Wales

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales hosts a weekly bingo. Food is available. Doors open at 3:30, games start at 5.

LET’S GET STARTED WITH ANCESTRY.COM

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/9336277

A guided workshop to the premier subscription Genealogy Resource available online. Bring your laptop to follow along! 863-834-4269

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/ RIDGE

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: The R-Place Eatery Restaurant 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City

The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/Ridge meets every 4th Tuesday. All Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow Democrats. Contact: Anne Huffman, Club

President (863-242-3230) and annehuffman01@ gmail.com

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven

Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven

High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night! The first game starts at 7pm and if enough players attended the 7pm session there will also be a 9pm session. Gift card prizes available for 1st and 2nd place winners for each session! Optional: Register early and visithighstaxpoker.net/ for more details. This event is 21 & up.

TUESDAY ART NIGHT

When: Aug. 23, 2022 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Where: Quinteassence Kava Bar 839 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland Quinteassence Kava Bar is welcoming you every Tuesday Night to participate in Art Night! Hosted by one of our Q-Tea Kavatenders, Amaris, artists will be prompted with a subject of the night to create. During your process, feel free to mingle with your fellow artists. This is a free-to-attend event! Artists, please bring your own supplies, materials, and mediums to create your pieces. At this time, we can only accommodate you with the space to create.

CHAIR YOGA

When: Aug. 24, 2022 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Practice gentle yoga poses while seated in your chair. This class is appropriate for beginners, those with limited mobility, or anyone who has wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated. The program is designed to assist in quieting the mind, moving our bodies, breathing deeply and practicing mindfulness. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.$10 members/ $15 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO!

When: Aug. 24, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended. Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa. kolesar@lakelandgov.net

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION

When: Aug. 25, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited. Thursdays at 10:30 am. 863-291-5880

WINTER HAVEN WRITERS

When: Aug. 25, 2022 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven

The Winter Haven Writers meet every second and fourth Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, at the Winter Haven library in the large conference room. Interested writers can email ellenedits4u@gmail.com or call 863456-9831 for more info. This group shares work, writing ideas, and they encourage fellow writers.

BEYOND BELL RINGING

When: Aug. 25, 2022 | 2-4 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Social Services & Shelter, 320 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd NW, Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven

Take a tour to see and hear how lives are being changed at The Salvation Army. Please call 863-294-7493 ext 101 or email Captain Dominic Blanford at Dominic. Blanford@uss.salvationarmy.org to reserve your spot! Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there.

POLK EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS

When: Aug. 25, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Where: Bartow Civic Center 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow winterhavenchamber.com/polk-emerging-leadersawards.html

The Polk Emerging Leaders Awards annually recognizes five young professionals from across Polk County making significant contributions and commitments to our community. In its 11th year, the awards are once again hosted by the three young professional groups in Polk County, celebrating collaboration across city borders.

FAIRY HOUSE LADIES

When: Aug. 26, 2022 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org

Come join the Fairyhouse Ladies, Vikki and Rhonda, for a two-day workshop where you will build your own beautiful fairy house creation. All materials are provided. If you would like to bring any personal materials to add to your design, you are invited but not required to do so. Attendance on both days is required. No experience is necessary. Participants must be 18 or older. Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27, you must attend both days.$85 members/ $95 nonmembers, registration required.863-734-1222

DEEP BREATHS & BIG SIPS

When: Aug. 26, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven love.ioyogastudio.com/external_form

Join us for an all levels yoga class with some great jams. Followed by a glass of wine (non-alcoholic selections available too) and socializing in the rock garden.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET SUMMER SEASON

When: Aug. 27, 2022 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: 250 Magnolia Ave., Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

The Market features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of crafts. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Enjoy live music and food trucks, pet friendly. The summer season lasts June - August. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

DINNER & DRAG SHOW

When: Aug. 27, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Balmoral Event Center

116 Kenny Blvd, Haines City centralfloridatix.com

Back by popular demand, Balmoral Event Center brings back the delightful entertaining dinner that will combine sketch comedy, dance, performance art, improv and drag.Hosted by Trishelle Michaels. Purchaset tickets in advance.

SPIRIT AND THE COSMIC HEART

When: Aug. 27, 2022 | 8 p.m.

Where: Ritz Theatre

263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com

Florida’s Spirit and the Cosmic Heart offer a warm shoegaze pop sound founded on good production, lush instrumentals and soft vocals, and show a tendency for memorable and tuneful writing. Subtly reminiscent of sixties pop, Moments EP (2021) is an accurate

representation of the bands songful character, bringing forth symmetric levels of dream pop melancholy and smoothness.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

When: Aug. 28, 2022 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Obscure Wine Company

276 W Central Ave., Winter Haven

Our Noire Kitchen will be serving brunch at Obscure Wine Company! Enjoy $5 sparkling wine & Bloody Mary’s 11am-2pm!

WINTER HAVEN LAUGHS

When: Aug. 28, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Baptist Church

1500 Dundee Road, Winter Haven Comedy for everyone! Join this fun night of comedy benefiting Lighthouse Ministries hosted by Winter Haven Baptist Church. Featuring comedians Robert G. Lee, Justin N. Fennell, and Mike G. Williams. 100% clean comedy, intellectually suited for ages 15+, morally appropriate for any age, no child care provided. 863294-6478

LIVE TRIVIA AT COB & PEN

When: Aug. 29, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Cob & Pen

1221 Florida Ave S, Lakeland Tons of fun with your friends are in store with a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and a amazing food menu. Trivia every Monday.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE

When: Aug. 30, 2022 | 10:15 a.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com

Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. 863291-5880 Tuesdays, space is limited.

LEGO CLUB

When: Aug. 30, 2022 | 4-5 p.m.

Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven

They supply the LEGO blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12, every Tuesday.

BINGO

When: Aug. 30, 2022 | 5 p.m.

Where: GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales 275 E Park Ave, Lake Wales

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Lake Wales hosts a weekly bingo. Food is available. Doors open at 3:30, games start at 5.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

When: Aug. 30, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven

Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

When: Aug. 30, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven

High Stax Poker hosts Poker Night at Barrel239 every Tuesday night. The first game starts at 7pm and if enough players attended the 7pm session there will also be a 9pm session. Gift card prizes available for 1st and 2nd place winners for each session. Optional: Register early and visithighstaxpoker.net for more details. This event is 21 & up.

KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO!

When: Aug. 31, 2022 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland

Knit One, Crochet Too! is a knitting/crochet club that meets Wednesday evenings. Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting recommended.Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Questions: Phone: 863.834.4281 or Email: lisa. kolesar@lakelandgov.net

*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.

SOLD HOMES

AUBURNDALE

157 BONNIE DR

1727 FLINT DR

434 WATERFERN TRAIL DR

327 COURTLAND AVE

121 HERBERT ST .........................................

1043 TROPEA LN

2415 TAYLOR RD

2096 ALDERMAN RD

1330 MEZZAVALLE WAY

1370 MEZZAVALLE WAY

111 LAKEVIEW DR

1117 BERKLEY RIDGE LN.............................

1216 BLAKE AVE

1144 MATTIE POINTE BLVD

301 SUMMERSHORE DR

AUBURNDALE 5/6/2022 $60,000

AUBURNDALE 5/11/2022 $75,000

AUBURNDALE 5/6/2022 $89,500

AUBURNDALE 5/11/2022 $210,500

AUBURNDALE........... 5/11/2022 ..........$225,000

AUBURNDALE 5/5/2022 $250,800

AUBURNDALE 5/10/2022 $255,000

AUBURNDALE 5/5/2022 $260,000

AUBURNDALE 5/10/2022 $288,700

AUBURNDALE 5/10/2022 $301,900

AUBURNDALE 5/11/2022 $317,500

AUBURNDALE........... 5/9/2022 ......... $325,000

AUBURNDALE 5/10/2022 $330,500

AUBURNDALE 5/6/2022 $339,900

AUBURNDALE 5/9/2022 $361,500

1185 MATTIE POINTE BLVD AUBURNDALE 5/11/2022 $372,300

113 ALEXANDER ESTATES DR AUBURNDALE 5/6/2022 $389,000

260 MAGNETA LOOP

1028 ENCLAVE LAKE BLVD .......................

122 STARGRASS DR

AUBURNDALE 5/6/2022 $425,000

AUBURNDALE........... 5/9/2022 .......... $453,100

AUBURNDALE 5/11/2022 $700,000

501 WILLET CIR AUBURNDALE 5/5/2022 $1,403,500

BARTOW

220 IDLEWOOD AVE UNIT 204 BARTOW 5/10/2022 $56,000

2025 FLAMINGO DR BARTOW 5/9/2022 $100,000

2060 CHEROKEE DR BARTOW 5/9/2022 $100,000

8149 ALTURAS BABSON PARK CUTOFF RD BARTOW 5/11/2022 $159,600

2170 THOMPSON RD BARTOW 5/6/2022 $183,000

960 FORREST DR BARTOW 5/12/2022 $223,000

525 3RD AVE BARTOW 5/5/2022 $234,900

1250 FAIRVIEW AVE BARTOW 5/9/2022 $246,000

714 LEE ST BARTOW 5/9/2022 $271,900

975 LAKEVIEW AVE BARTOW 5/6/2022 $280,000

1295 GEORGIA ST ............................................. BARTOW........... 5/9/2022 ......... $350,000

6105 SOURWOOD WAY BARTOW 5/10/2022 $375,000

1700 JACKSON OAKS DR BARTOW 5/12/2022 $395,000

DAVENPORT

719 BLOOM TER

1105 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD

101 MAPLE ST

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $200,000

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $215,000

801 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $230,000

190 ABERDEEN ST DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $255,000

338 GOLDEN SANDS CIR DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $275,200

2511 CALABRIA AVE

DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $286,000

809 CITRUS RESERVE BLVD ........................ DAVENPORT........... 5/6/2022 .......... $292,200

790 CITRUS RESERVE BLVD DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $294,400

1376 MIRABELLA CIR

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $299,800

DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $62,000

1137 HENDON LOOP DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $66,800

2504 ST GEORGE DR DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $69,000

129 JACK NICKLAUS LN DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $119,900

457 DREAMA DR DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $130,000

24 HOLLY DR

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $175,000

436 CALABRIA AVE

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $300,000 1357 MIRABELLA CIR DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $303,700

227 CALABRIA AVE

864 SYDNEY ST

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $311,000

DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $312,800

334 LA MIRAGE ST ....................................... DAVENPORT........... 5/6/2022 .......... $315,000

111 HIGHLAND MEADOWS PL DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $315,000

876 SYDNEY ST

872 SYDNEY ST

3121 BELLA VISTA DR

DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $321,200

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $344,800

DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $350,300

794 CITRUS RESERVE BLVD DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $351,700

778 CITRUS RESERVE BLVD DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $354,900

1644 ASPEN AVE

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $356,400 1647 ASPEN AVE DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $356,500 1167 SUGARWOOD ST DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $358,400

789 CITRUS RESERVE BLVD DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $359,700

334 SIESTA VISTA CT

...................................

DAVENPORT........... 5/9/2022 .......... $359,700

525 GARBERIA DR DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $360,000 126 SAN CARLO RD

DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $365,000

1447 FOX SQUIRREL DR DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $368,500 341 GRAYSTONE BLVD DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $375,000 803 SYDNEY ST

DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $377,100 1113 BERRY LN

DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $378,600

2211 SEQUOIA WAY...................................... DAVENPORT.......... 5/10/2022 ......... $380,000

218 ROSSO DR

DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $385,000 1176 SUGARWOOD ST DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $390,700 655 OXFORD DR

DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $395,000 1079 PAPAYA CIR

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $402,700 816 RIGGS CIR

DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $410,000 439 ORISTA DR

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $410,000 252 HAMLET LOOP ..................................... DAVENPORT........... 5/5/2022 ........... $411,200

3127 BELLA VISTA DR

185 SANDY RIDGE DR

183 BLUE CYPRESS DR

1108 SUGARWOOD ST

DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $414,800

DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $420,000

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $420,000

DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $420,600

DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $424,400 484 WINDSOR PL DAVENPORT 5/8/2022 $426,900

705 JAYBEE AVE

141 VIA MARIEL EAST DR

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $437,500 389 TANGLEWOOD DR

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $440,000 1030 ST ANDREWS ST

1123 SUGARWOOD ST

DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $440,000

DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $441,300

629 KENSINGTON DR

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $445,000

1556 ASPEN AVE DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $447,300

376 JYOTI DR DAVENPORT 5/10/2022 $461,100

522 BIRKDALE ST

DAVENPORT 5/12/2022 $465,000

241 HAMLET LOOP DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $470,000

252 BELLA VERANO WAY DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $474,900

466 JULLIARD BLVD DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $475,000

541 PRESTWICK DR...................................... DAVENPORT.......... 5/10/2022 ......... $475,000

711 CITRUS ISLE DR DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $479,000

733 SUNRIDGE WOODS BLVD DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $485,000

200 FOREST VIEW DR DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $500,000

113 LA CRESTA CT DAVENPORT 5/9/2022 $510,000

179 BRUNSWICK DR DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $520,000

7228 OAKMOSS LOOP DAVENPORT 5/5/2022 $529,300

844 SUFFOLK PL .........................................

4305 ACORN CT

DAVENPORT........... 5/5/2022 ......... $530,000

DAVENPORT 5/6/2022 $565,000

723 ORANGE COSMOS BLVD DAVENPORT 5/11/2022 $615,000

HAINES CITY

424 2ND ST

816 PINEWOOD CT 3126

262 PELICAN LN

6001 HEMINGWAY CIR

275 DARTMOUTH DR

94 IRON LN

51 ASPEN DR

123 VICTORIA DR

4080 TANNER RD

1605 ROBINSON DR

214 15TH ST

3398 MAPLE LN

15 CEDAR ST

206 PIAVE ST

23 CEDAR ST

384 BOARDWALK AVE

1173 SAGUARO ST

182 PIAVE ST

3269 WEITZEL DR

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $85,000

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $85,000

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $103,000

HAINES CITY 5/6/2022 $105,000

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $125,000

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $140,000

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $180,000

HAINES CITY 5/11/2022 $201,000

HAINES CITY 5/9/2022 $227,600

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $230,000

HAINES CITY........... 5/5/2022

101 10TH ST

608 STONELEAFE LN

651 FAIRVIEW AVE

482 PENTAS LN

829 SHEEN CIR

3105 CASSIDY LN

586 FELTRIM MANOR RD

595 BOARDWALK AVE ................................

599 BOARDWALK AVE

610 16TH ST

926 FALLON HILLS DR

1125 SAGUARO ST

250 SANDESTIN DR

904 SERCHIO ST

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $320,000

HAINES CITY 5/9/2022 $325,000

HAINES CITY 5/12/2022 $326,200

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $330,000

HAINES CITY 5/6/2022 $337,500

HAINES CITY 5/6/2022 $338,800

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $338,900

HAINES CITY........... 5/9/2022 ......... $339,000

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $341,000

HAINES CITY 5/6/2022 $343,000

HAINES CITY 5/9/2022 $345,000

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $345,800

HAINES CITY 5/11/2022 $355,000

HAINES CITY 5/9/2022 $361,600

2800 SANDERLING ST................................ HAINES CITY........... 5/9/2022 .......... $361,900

649 PERSIAN DR

168 WINCHESTER LN

1421 WOODLARK DR

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $370,000

HAINES CITY 5/7/2022 $373,500

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $374,000

$232,000

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $250,000

HAINES CITY 5/12/2022 $260,000

HAINES CITY 5/9/2022 $272,500

HAINES CITY 5/12/2022 $275,000

HAINES CITY 5/6/2022 $291,000

HAINES CITY 5/12/2022 $291,800

HAINES CITY........... 5/9/2022 ......... $308,500

HAINES CITY 5/12/2022 $313,300

913 FALLON HILLS DR

401 VILLA SORRENTO CIR

324 BOW LN

320 WILLET ST

HAINES CITY 5/12/2022 $385,100

HAINES CITY 5/10/2022 $381,000 1287 LASSEN ST

HAINES CITY 5/11/2022 $399,000

HAINES CITY 5/11/2022 $404,100

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $1,403,500

740 GREENSHANK DR

LAKE WALES

2400 BUCK BOARD TRL

24 SADDLEBAG TRL

2223 CLUB CIR

3508 SHELLCRACKER DR

2112 GRANADA CT

272 SADDLE LN

2738 FAST TROT TRL

338 DEER CT

31 W APPALOOSA TRL

411 LAKE SUZANNE DR

HAINES CITY 5/11/2022 $3,000,000

HAINES CITY 5/5/2022 $1,403,500 527 FLORIDA AVE

LAKE WALES 5/5/2022 $50,000

LAKE WALES 5/9/2022 $61,000

LAKE WALES........... 5/9/2022

$66,200

LAKE WALES 5/11/2022 $120,000

LAKE WALES 5/11/2022 $120,000

LAKE WALES 5/10/2022 $145,000

LAKE WALES 5/9/2022 $153,000

LAKE WALES 5/6/2022 $177,000

LAKE WALES 5/6/2022 $185,000

LAKE WALES........... 5/5/2022

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$250,000

744 HUNT DR

1527 SHADY LANE DR

105 HILL CIR

1151 CEPHIA ST

6724 ROCKY POINT RD

259 LAKE SUZANNE DR

4163 MUIRFIELD LOOP ................................

5170 TIMBERLANE RD

804 CARLTON AVE

4068 STONE CREEK LOOP

4176 DUNMORE DR

11212 BEACH PKWY

LAKELAND

315 BASSEDENA CIR

6070 EAGLE POINTE DR

1238 PINTAIL PL

419 CASSANDRA CIR

3501 VALLEY TRL

6970 TREYMONT DR

2439 PARK PASS

LAKE WALES 5/12/2022 $250,000

LAKE WALES 5/6/2022 $269,000

LAKE WALES 5/6/2022 $275,000

LAKE WALES 5/11/2022 $276,000

LAKE WALES 5/9/2022 $280,000

LAKE WALES 5/5/2022 $325,000

LAKE WALES........... 5/6/2022 ......... $339,000

LAKE WALES 5/9/2022 $350,000

LAKE WALES 5/12/2022 $412,500

LAKE WALES 5/7/2022 $530,000

LAKE WALES 5/9/2022 $555,000

LAKE WALES 5/6/2022 $640,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $50,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $65,000

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $73,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $75,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $80,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $86,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $99,000

6970 TREYMONT DR ....................................

3508 SUTTON HILLS DR

4360 SUMMER LANDING DR UNIT 207

1100 SKYVIEW BLVD #1

5441 OLD ROAD 37

850 LIME ST #6

LAKELAND........... 5/11/2022 .......... $100,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $110,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $113,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $115,800

LAKELAND 5/7/2022 $120,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $140,000

1130 N LAKE PARKER AVE APT C330 LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $150,000

507 CAMEO DR .............................................

3030 SLEEPY HILL RD

6549 GREAT BEAR DR

6556 GREAT BEAR DR

6564 GREAT BEAR DR

6568 GREAT BEAR DR

1920 EDGEWOOD DR G4

760 SAGEWOOD DR .....................................

LAKELAND........... 5/6/2022 ............ $151,700

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $152,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $160,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $160,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $160,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $160,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $160,000

LAKELAND.......... 5/12/2022 .......... $160,000

1836 N CRYSTAL LAKE DR APT 44 LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $163,600

831 PINE RIDGE DR

826 FOREST LAKE DR

922 BUTTERCUP DR

627 CAROLYN DR

1607 WRIGHT DR

215 MEMORIAL BLVD

822 HARMONY HILLS LOOP

507 MARKET SQ

4643 ESSEX AVE

614 LAKE CAROLYN CIR ................................

2836 FLETCHER AVE

715 TEXAS AVE

1141 N VIRGINIA AVE

LAKELAND 5/7/2022 $240,100

3600 RAINTREE TER LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $253,000 4032 DOVER TERRACE DR LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $253,000

7410 ORANGE CREST CIR

2202 MISSION HILLS DR

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $255,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $257,500

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $166,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $169,900

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $195,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $195,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $197,700

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $200,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $205,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $205,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $211,700

LAKELAND........... 5/9/2022 ..........$224,900

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $230,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $235,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $259,000 3827 STRAFFORD PL

2231 CRYSTAL LAKE DR

LAKELAND.......... 5/10/2022 ......... $265,000 1240 MORGAN DR LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $265,000

559 VILLA VISTA BLVD

1723 LAVON ST

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $265,200

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $270,000

1713 GEORGE JENKINS BLVD LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $270,500 3579 RAINTREE TER

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $273,100

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $274,000 2210 BRANDY PL LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $275,000 4160 COBBLESTONE DR LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $275,000 619 BELMAR ST

6459 SEDGEFORD DR

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $275,000 7218 GLEN MEADOW DR

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $275,000 4282 MORTON CT

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $275,000 7248 ORANGE WAY

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $285,000 303 5TH ST

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $285,000 523 LONGFELLOW BLVD

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $290,000 3112 JUSTINE AVE

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $290,000 1515 ORANGEWOOD DR

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $290,000 3942 WILLOW RIDGE DR

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $290,200 6025 EAGLE POINTE DR ................................

LAKELAND........... 5/5/2022 ......... $290,800 6329 GARDNER DR LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $300,600 4413 REDING WAY

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $300,700

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $313,500 4181 MAYFAIR WAY LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $313,500 5408 SILTSTONE ST LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $323,300 5412 SILTSTONE ST LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $325,300 3131 VALLEY VISTA CIR .................................. LAKELAND........... 5/6/2022 .......... $325,900 3839 SPRUCE CREEK DR

5711 SILTSTONE ST

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $326,900 3811 SANDHILL CRANE DR LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $328,000 1323 N RIDGEGREEN LOOP

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $330,000

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $330,000 5417 SILTSTONE ST

5453 SOUTHGROVE DR

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $333,000 3929 WILLOW RIDGE DR LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $334,800 5453 SILTSTONE ST .......................................

2768 HUDSON ST

LAKELAND........... 5/9/2022 ......... $338,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $343,600

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $349,000 5734 OAKWOOD KNOLL DR LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $350,000 3610 GROVE TERRACE DR

4141 FOREST HILLS DR

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $350,000 5353 ROCK DOVE TRL

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $350,000 5584 KEATON SPRINGS DR LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $350,800 3311 MAHOGANY POINTE LOOP

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $353,000

518 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $355,000 2340 LAKE JAMES WAY

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $360,000 5913 SLATE ROCK DR LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $360,000

2655 CANYON CREST DR

8133 WESTMONT AVE

2765 CANYON CREST DR

5411 SILTSTONE ST

2865 IVY LAKE CT

2793 HUDSON ST

5699 SILTSTONE ST

3035 WESTON PL

306 BOGER BLVD

2818 JENNIFER DR

8505 TOCOI PATH

2326 MILES CT

6058 EAGLE POINTE DR

2729 BUCKINGHAM AVE

5510 TURKEY CREEK WAY

8276 SHORT WAY

7014 WILLOW RUN LOOP

3715 PEREGRINE WAY

6116 HIGHLANDS GRACE BLVD

5552 KEATON SPRINGS DR

6114 WENDEL WAY

3260 PEARLY DR

4286 SALT SPRINGS LN

121 SHADOW LN

2000 ROXBURGH LN

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $360,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $363,500

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $365,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $365,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $366,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $367,800

LAKELAND.......... 5/10/2022

312 PALENCIA PL

1415 S LINCOLN AVE

7550 FOLK WAY

609 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY

3724 COVINGTON LN

5267 WHITE EGRET LN

$372,500

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $372,800

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $375,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $375,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $375,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $380,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $380,900

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $397,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $399,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $400,000

LAKELAND 5/12/2022 $401,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $407,000

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $425,000

LAKELAND 5/7/2022 $432,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $436,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $437,000

LAKELAND 5/7/2022 $439,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $440,000

LAKELAND.......... 5/10/2022

5577 HIGHLANDS VISTA CIR

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $450,000

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $450,000

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $460,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $470,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $475,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $485,000

LAKELAND........... 5/11/2022 ......... $495,000

5439 VINTAGE VIEW PASS LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $508,000

1240 STRATTON CT

115 HILLCREST ST

3370 TURNBERRY DR

2310 COMMERCE POINT DR

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $515,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $530,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $535,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $545,000

$445,000

5938 BUCK RUN DR

LAKELAND.......... 5/10/2022 ......... $569,000

LAKELAND 5/9/2022 $547,500 6636 ROYAL FOREST DR ...............................

1410 EASTON DR

540 CRESCENT HILLS DR

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $594,200

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $571,000 1836 OLD POLK CITY RD

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $639,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $655,000 8935 SELPH RD

6054 CRICKET DR

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $787,000 225 CRESCENT LAKE CT

1664 WILLIAMSBURG SQ

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $793,000

LAKELAND 5/10/2022 $835,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000 3119 KENDAL WAY

3118 KENDAL WAY

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000 3126 KENDAL WAY

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

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3127 KENDAL WAY

3135 KENDAL WAY

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

3143 KENDAL WAY LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

6863 TREYMONT DR LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

6871 TREYMONT DR

6922 TREYMONT DR

6923 TREYMONT DR .....................................

2425 DELPHI CIR

5260 US HWY 98

WINTER HAVEN

3004 ROYAL ST

1700 6TH ST APT C4

1429 FEATHER LN

670 EAGLE LANDING BLVD

316 ARBUTHNOT ST

320 ARBUTHNOT ST

306 DONALD LN

105 ELLIOTT LN

126 1ST ST

609 RIDGE TER

2208 SAN MARCOS CIR .........................

1422 INNSBRUCK CT

4925 CYPRESS GARDENS RD LOT 129

2637 TRINITY CIR

5988 FOX HOLLOW DR

129 TREMONT DR

1215 29TH ST

358 LAKE DAISY CIR ...............................

2180 NW 21ST ST

706 MAGNOLIA PL

502 GLAD RD

1620 LINZ CT

429 SAN JOSE DR

197 LAKE OTIS RD

530 17TH ST

3181 AVENUE Q

1744 2ND ST

905 EAGLE ROCK TER

721 28TH ST

1708 TORREY PINES ST

102 ALLEN AVE

732 16TH ST

3029 COUNTRY CLUB CIR

2097 AVENUE H

1010 BEACH LN

205 26TH ST

129 SE STEVENSON RD

84 LAKE DAISY BLVD

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

LAKELAND 5/11/2022 $885,000

LAKELAND........... 5/11/2022 ......... $885,000

LAKELAND 5/5/2022 $900,000

LAKELAND 5/6/2022 $1,440,100

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $65,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $73,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $77,800

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $77,800

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $98,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $98,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $124,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $140,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $155,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $158,000

WINTER HAVEN.......... 5/12/2022 .......... $170,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $175,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $179,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $185,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $205,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $206,500

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $209,000

WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2022 .......... $215,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $215,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $219,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $230,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $235,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $240,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $240,000

WINTER HAVEN............ 5/7/2022 ......... $240,600

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $250,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $254,900

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $257,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $260,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $260,600

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $261,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $262,100

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $265,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $265,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $270,000

WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2022 .......... $272,500

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $275,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $278,000

1040 SPIRIT LAKE RD

1446 KINGFISH LN

1041 CAREFREE COVE DR

2554 SALZBURG LOOP

114 6TH ST JPV

901 EAGLE ROCK TER

114 LAMERAUX RD ..................................

6045 PEBBLE BEACH BLVD

542 TERRANOVA CIR

914 WHISPER LAKE DR

2180 NW 21ST ST

240 16TH ST

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $280,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $281,200

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $283,100

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $285,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $288,700

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $292,500

WINTER HAVEN........... 5/5/2022 ......... $295,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $297,300

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $300,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $300,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $300,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $304,400

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $305,000 3200 E LAKE HARTRIDGE DR

584 LAKE SMART BLVD

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $306,100 846 REFLECTIONS LOOP

520 LAKE SMART BLVD

604 MAJESTIC GARDENS BLVD

4866 ST JAMES CT

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $309,100

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $309,900

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $315,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $316,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $316,300 333 BURROWING OWL

723 MCCOY ST

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $319,000 401 ADRIEL AVE

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $320,000

112 LINCOLN RD

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $325,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $325,000 251 1ST ST

437 KENSINGTON VIEW DR

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $325,000 5811 DRIFTWOOD DR .............................

WINTER HAVEN........... 5/5/2022 ......... $326,000 1495 6TH ST

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $327,500 1162 SAWGRASS DR

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $331,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $335,000 1912 EMILY BLVD

430 AVENUE B

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $335,000 1170 SAWGRASS DR WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $335,200 5349 SNEAD DR

287 WHITE IBIS LN ..................................

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $339,900

WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2022 ......... $340,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $345,000 485 LANHAM DR

149 LAKE SMART CIR

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $346,700 637 JAXSON BLVD

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $350,900

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $356,200 829 HOWARD TER

1062 MICHELANGELO LN

WINTER HAVEN 5/9/2022 $370,000 455 LANHAM DR

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $370,700 5808 DRIFTWOOD DR ...........................

102 LOCHEN DR

3818 FIELDSTONE CIR

3787 FIELDSTONE CIR

WINTER HAVEN.......... 5/10/2022 ......... $386,900

WINTER HAVEN 5/12/2022 $410,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $435,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/10/2022 $446,400

105 PALEO POINT CT

914 LAKE JESSIE DR

291 GREENFIELD RD

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $490,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $455,000 3118 HARMON LN

WINTER HAVEN 5/6/2022 $515,000

WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $618,600

WINTER HAVEN 5/5/2022 $659,000 2662 WYNDSOR OAKS WAY WINTER HAVEN 5/11/2022 $700,000

3728 IMPERIAL DR