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MAY VOLUME 2 ISSUE 8 Publisher Chris Sexson Editor Amy Sexson Managing Editor Tara Crutchfield Contributing Writers Barry Friedman Lauren Dickman Contributing Photographers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Steven Maynard Art & Production Manager Steven Maynard Ad Director Chris Campbell LKLD HAVEN is published twelve times a year by the Sun Central Media Group. Haven distributes 13,500 copies a month with 7,701 mailed to homes and 5,800 copies available at select locations throughout Lakeland. For advertising information please contact: christine@destroyermedia.com For editorial information please contact: amy@destroyermedia.com To submit to our calendar: amy@destroyermedia.com Office: PO Box 1607 Winter Haven, Florida 33881
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Restaurants TITL Voice Your Expand Opinion On What Citrus Connection International Should Go In Munn Test Extends Hours Options In Buses Run Park E Lakeland The instant-analysis feedback loop of Facebook went into overdrive when Lakeland’s Downtown Development Authority suggested putting a carousel in the center of Munn Park as a draw for families. Residents will be able to express their opinions in person on what they’d like to see in Munn Park when the LDDA holds a public meeting/community conversation at the park on April 29 from 11 a.m to 8 p.m.
Local buses will run later in the evening and earlier in the morning under a pilot project getting under way. Lakeland riders have asked the Citrus Connection to increase their options for getting to and from work. The tradeoff under the Re-Route 2020 plan is that some buses will run less frequently at mid-day. In addition, some routes are being consolidated, and color names will replace numbers.
City Commission Race Has Attracted Five Candidates
Unwanted Distinction: DUI Downtown Garage Deaths Have Construction Is Increased in About to Start Lakeland
The next city election doesn’t take place until November, but one race has already attracted five candidates. That’s the race for the at-large City Commission seat currently held by Justin Troller, who has reached term limits. Candidates so far are public relations expert Chad McLeod, retired hospital executive Carole Philipson, tow service owner Ricky Shirah, educator Shandale Terrell, and entrepreneur Pablo Sologaistoa.
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Kentucky Avenue will close between Orange Street and Lemon Street starting May 1 for construction of the five-story Heritage Plaza parking garage, the city of Lakeland has announced. The closure is expected to last until the end of 2019. The 824-space downtown garage is a joint venture between the city of Lakeland, Lakeland Regional Health Systems, MidFlorida Credit Union and BKP Five LLC.
New and announced restaurants are bringing an international palette of flavors to local palates. New: Puerto Rican holiday tastes at Antojitos Navideños on Robin Road and treats from Turkey at Berna’s Turkish Coffee House on South Florida Avenue. Announced: Latin fusion Nineteen61 is planning a move to the former home of Posto 9 downtown, and Curry Mango will fuse delicacies of India with American favorites near Mulberry.
The number of DUI deaths has increased here in recent years, according to a new report that ranks Lakeland as second in drunken-driving fatalities among Florida’s larger cities. With 19 DUI deaths between 2015 and 2017, Lakeland saw 6.5 deaths a year per 100,000 residents, according to a report compiled by the financial site ValuePenguin. Sarasota topped the list at 12.2 deaths per 100k.
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Sensors Are Already Collecting Travel Data On Florida Avenue
Misunderstanding Prompted Artist to Remove Outdoor Tapestry
It will probably be fall 2020 before transportation planners start a one-year test of a “road diet” on Florida Avenue, but they’re already collecting data. Eleven Bluetooth sensors are collecting speed and travel-time info in the Dixieland corridor. Traffic counters will be added as the city and state look at the impacts on safety, economic impact and impact on other roads as Florida Avenue’s five traffic lanes are reduced to three between Ariana and Lime streets.
The maxim that art is in the eye of the beholder was tested by a tapestry hanging on a downtown building. Artist Aaron Corbitt voluntarily removed his 7-by-9-foot “The Fall of Dionysus” after several complaints that the painting appeared to be satanic. Critics thought the art had an irreverent religious theme, but it actually depicted the artist’s own struggle with internal and psychological demons.
Lakeland Electric Looks at Closing Coal-Fired Plant
School Safety: City Hiring Four New Resource Officers
It’s probably time to close the 37-year-old, coal-fired McIntosh Unit 3 power plant and replace the lost power with a new natural gas plant and an expansion of solar, Lakeland Electric chief Joel Ivy told city commissioners recently. A decision on the power plant’s future is tentatively scheduled for May 6, but it will take several years to get a replacement up and running.
The city of Lakeland plans to hire four more school resource officers to ensure someone is providing security against the possibility of a gunman while the officer usually assigned to the school is investigating a crime on campus or is out sick or on vacation. The city will pay for the costs for the rest of the current school year, but is asking if the School Board will pay 75 percent of the officers’ salaries in future years.
Happy May & Happy Mother’s Day! This month, we talk LEGO! It’s an important part of our lives here in Polk County, providing jobs and money to our local economy. Our cover story takes us to Lake Wales to visit Merlin Magic Making. Learn what they do there and what it has to do with LEGO. (it’s pretty cool) Our travel story takes us to LEGOLAND Florida Resort to check out THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD that opened in March. With three new rides, it’s the place to be this summer. We visit Peebles Bar-B-Q in Auburndale and learn how generations of the Peebles family have kept the restaurant going for over 70 years! Our cocktail celebrates Star Wars Day on May the 4th. (May the force be with you!) We hope you enjoy it!
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LAKELAND TOP 10 COOKIE DECORATING CLASS WITH J’AIME CAKES, LLC
Several beginning and advanced classes offered in May at Scout & Tag. Learn everything you need to know to decorate a spring-themed cookie. Included in this course will be one dozen baked cookies, royal icing in a variety of colors, tools for use during the class, recipes, and a box for transport home. Register online at www.scoutandtag.com
MAYFAIRE BY-THELAKE
May 10 & 11. One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list as number 20 in 2016. (863) 688-7743 Mayfairebythelake.org
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TOP GUN R/C INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT COMPETITION
May 3rd, 6-9pm in downtown Lakeland celebrating Public Works Week and the City of Lakeland’s Public Works Department. Learn more about various City departments and downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Visit the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on N Kentucky Ave and the Classy Car Show on Tennessee Ave. ldda.org/may3rd-first-friday-it-starts-here/
May 4, 3-8pm at Rocking H Ranch. Enjoy mint juleps, buffet dinner by Frescos with traditional Derby fare. Silent auction, racing games and a hat contest for ladies and gents. Feed the horses near the barn, and view the Kentucky Derby race LIVE on a big screen. Funds support Polk County programs to help seniors, prevent homelessness and hunger. Purchase tickets at cflcc.org/derby/
GIRLS INC. “SHE KNOWS” AWARDS LUNCHEON
“TALES FROM THE ORLANDO FRINGE”
FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL 5K
May 1 - 5 in Lakeland at the Paradise Field on W Pipkin Rd. Non-stop R/C Flying at it’s Best! Huge Hobby Vendor Area! Major Team Demos at Noon Air Show. Open Pit Policy. Meet & mingles with 130 of the World’s greatest pilots. Franktiano.com
May 16, 11:30am-1:30pm at the RP Funding Center. Celebrate the mission of Girls Inc. and honor exceptional women who serve as positive role models for young women as evidenced by their personal and professional accomplishments and community spirit. Purchase tickets online. Girlsinclakeland. com
Rogue Stage and LKLD Live present two nights of awardwinning story telling from some of the world’s best performers. May 17th - Martin Dockery in “You Belong Here” and Timothy Mooney in “Breakneck Julius Caesar.” May 23rd - Erika Kate MacDonald in “Evacuated!” and Paul Strickland in “90 Lies an Hour.” 7:30pm roguestage.com
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May 18, 6am at the Lakeland Family YMCA. A fun, family event showing support for local law enforcement and raising funds for the Lakeland Police Foundation. Also this year, a portion of the proceeds from the race will be used to support the Retired Police K-9 Care Program. Register online register.chronotrack. com/r/46228
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4 REX FLOYD’S 50 YEARS OF PINK FLOYD
May 4, 7-10pm at Swan Brewing. Celebrate the diversity of the band’s iconic album legacy including songs from Ummaguma, Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish you were here, Animals and The Wall. www.swanbrewing.com
JOHN MCEUEN
May 25, 7pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down in Winter Haven. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Founding member John McEuen & The String Wizards presents “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” An amazing multimedia show about the history of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band along with lots of favorite music and stories about the Circle Album. www.gpderrydown.com
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ORLANDO TOP 10 1 HAPPY HOUR TOURS AT THE ALFOND INN
May 1, Tours occur the first Wednesday of each month. Join a Cornell Fine Arts Museum staff member for a guided tour of selections from The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art on view at the inn in Winter Park. Meet in the lobby for the tour which lasts about 45 minutes, then enjoy happy hour in the lounge area of Hamilton’s Kitchen. thealfondinn.com/
BROADWAY & ALL THAT JAZZ
May 9 & 10, 8pm at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Featuring jazz from Broadway: West Side Story, Cabaret, Chicago, Nine & more. Catch The Jazz Orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center during their season finale for a night of great big band jazz. Classic jazz from Broadway comes to life. Drphillipscenter. org (844) 513-2014
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4 DERBY DAY 4 AUTISM
May 4, 3:30pm. Since 2008, Loyal Source has sponsored this event which raises funds for over 13,000 families served by the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. The party provides the ultimate Kentucky Derby viewing experience with TVs, food, premium open bars, music, dancing, Best Hat contest with an exciting prize. Purchase your tickets at derbydayorlando.com/
OVER THE EDGE WITH MISSION UNITED
May 11, you can rappel down the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. There is a non-refundable $100 registration fee. In order to qualify to rappel, Edgers must raise a minimum of $1,000. This extreme fundraiser benefits Heart of Florida United Way’s Mission United. Mission United is ensuring that veterans have access to services they need to have a better life. Space is limited, register at www.hfuw.org
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4&5 BIKE MS: THE CITRUS TOUR
Through May 5 at Theater On The Edge in Orlando. A play by Edward Albee about a married, middle-aged architect, Martin, his wife Stevie, and their son Billy, whose lives crumble when Martin’s love is focused elsewhere. Through showing this family in crisis, Albee challenges audience members to question their own moral judgment of social taboos. (407) 309-0106. Theaterontheedge.org
May 4 & 5 beginning and ending at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. 20, 50, 75 and 100 mile route options. Bike MS is a fundraising cycling series supporting the National MS Society. With food and drink to fuel the ride and mechanical and medical assistance wherever needed, you’ll be fully supported at Bike MS. Register in advance at secure. nationalmssociety.org
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May 11, 8pm at Hard Rock Live. Table seating only available through the Hard Rock Live Box Office (407)351-5483 American Rock band from Manhattan touring the latest album, A Fine Mess.
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May 18, 3pm at Gaston Edwards Park. In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, Beer ‘Merica will feature 100 different craft brews to sample from, all from the USA. Live music, food trucks, wrestling, adult games and more! Limited amount of VIP tickets available. BeerMericaOrlando.com.
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5 FILM SLAM
May 5, 1pm at Enzian Theater in Maitland. A screening outlet for indie and student filmmakers throughout the State of Florida to showcase their work on the big screen for friends, family, cast, crew and cinema lovers of all kinds. Audience votes for their favorite film to move on. All films are under 20 minutes. More info at enzian.org (407) 629-0054
ART NIGHT OUT: MACRAME 101
May 29, 6-8:30pm at the Orlando Museum of Art. Learn how to weave your fingers through three basic knots to sculpt beautiful, hand-knotted fiber art for your home. Class includes all materials and an illustrated take-home guide to help you practice what you learned. Visitors: $30/ Members: $27. Class price includes all materials and an adult beverage. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. omart.org
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May 2, 6pm at Armature Works. Cooked by Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine in support of ‘19 Warrior Games hosted by U.S. SOCOM in Tampa and transitioning wounded, ill, and injured service-members, their families, and caregivers. Keynote Speaker: Col Cary Harbaugh, Director of Warrior Care Program at U.S. SOCOM & Director of 2019 Warrior Games. Purchase tickets at www.usvccevents.org/ wounded-military-benefitdinner
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May 4, 2-7pm at Armature Works. Live music, live stream of the Derby, Mint Julep drink specials, hat contests, games & more. Free, VIP available for purchase. armatureworks.com
KINKY BOOTS
May 17, 8pm. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall to perform an array of her most memorable songs and Broadway tunes, including music from Wicked, Promises Promises, and Glee! Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover, and stage. www.rutheckerdhall.com (727) 791-7400
May 17 - 19 at the Straz Center. Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography, with songs by Cyndi Lauper, this musical is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. www.strazcenter.org
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BALLOON GLOW AT TAMPA RIVERFEST
May 4, 8:30-9pm. While anchored to the ground, these 70’ tall balloons will illuminate The Tampa Riverwalk. Stop by early and enjoy Tampa Riverfest 2019 all day including the Wiener Dog Derby and TacoFest! A full schedule of events can be found here thetampariverwalk.com/ events-riverfest-schedule/
ICE CREAM 5K TO BENEFIT JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
May 25, 8am - noon at Al Lopez Park. A family-friendly event featuring a Baby Crawl, Toddler Race, Kids 1 Mile Run and a 5K. The after-party features ice cream, awards, music, free face painting, family games and more. Icecreamrun5k.com
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5 5TH ANNUAL OE BOOK FAIR
May 5, 9am - 4pm at the Oxford Exchange. An open platform for local authors to connect with the community face-to-face. Featured, are local authors and their publications, workshops, and more. Bring gently used books (Pre-K thru grade 12) to benefit the Hillsborough Education Foundation’s Teaching Tools Store. Learn more: oxfordexchange.com/pages/ oe-book-fair
MAKE AN ARTISANAL CHOPPING BOARD May 25, 11am - 3:30pm at the Florida School of Woodwork, 1609 N Franklin St, Tampa. Mill up and then glue together strips of wood. After its dried you’ll cut to final length, sand and apply a finish. You will learn: workshop basics, how to use a jointer, a planer, and a chopsaw, sanding, and finishing. No experience needed. schoolofwoodwork.com
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THAT’S THE SPIRIT
May 30, 6:30 - 8:30pm at Maestro’s Restaurant. Pair five courses with specialty cocktails inspired by a featured spirit. This sit-down dinner presents curated, hand-crafted dishes and drinks by five celebrated chefs and mixologists in the Tampa Bay area. www.strazcenter.org
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A Look Inside the Top-Secret World of LEGO Models Magic is made daily in a nondescript building with locked doors and tinted windows on the outskirts of Lake Wales. This magic spans the world and some of it even stays right here in Polk County. If you’ve ever strolled DUPLO Valley, felt your stomach drop riding The Dragon, earned your license in Ford Jr. Driving School, or waged war in the Battle of Bricksburg at LEGOLAND Florida, you’ve probably stopped to admire the intricate detail of the many larger than life LEGO models of characters, people, animals, and places. Maybe you wondered – who spent the painstaking hours to piece these meticulous things together? How do they keep them from crumbling during a Florida storm or at the hands of a rowdy guest? Is it hollow or solid LEGO? Are they made at LEGOLAND? Merlin Entertainments, the company behind LEGOLAND Parks across the globe, makes their models in Merlin Magic Making (MMM) warehouses of which there are only four in the world. The largest MMM Production facility is in Malaysia, along with two smaller shops in England and Germany, with the second largest facility in Lake Wales, Florida. THE MAIN MAGIC MAN Overseeing the approximate 50-employee MMM in Lake Wales is US LEGO Model Production Manager, Brent Albritton. Albritton has been with Merlin for six months, bringing a seven-year background in production management including work in the retail display industry, 3D design, and graphic design with him. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 -
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As Production Manager, Albritton’s job is to keep the facility running smoothly from day to day business operations to supervising production flow, ensuring projects stay on track with the help of the three supervisors under him – one each overseeing design, production, and the machine shop and animation department. Albritton has fully embraced his new position with Merlin. LEGO blueprints hang on a wall in his office, facing a sign with LEGO bricks of various shapes and colors with a quote from Van Gogh reading, ‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.’ What’s Brent Albritton’s favorite part of the job? It has to be playing with LEGO, right? Not exactly.
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“I have tried building. I have not been trained on it and they kicked me off the floor,” he laughed. No, the most fun he has is, “walking the floor, talking with everybody, and seeing the models come together.” BRICK BY BRICK The production manager detailed the model building process, which begins in the design department. MMM uses three pieces of software to design models. One is a 3D software, and the other two are LEGO proprietary software – LEGO Digital Designer and LEGO Brick Builder. “In the software, they have all the LEGO parts and can assemble and design a sculpture,” he explained.
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The idea moves to the animation department where any needed lighting, animatronics, or internal steel structures are determined. Next, it’s off to the brick builders. “They start from the ground up. They’ll lay a footprint down following the software, counting the number of studs on top of the LEGO bricks or however the actual file is built,” he said. He described the actual building process as similar to laying the brick of a home, it goes layer by layer. The models are mostly hollow, saving on the weight of the piece and number of bricks they’ll need to use. Bracing inside the models hold them together with steel structures added for larger models or those that
might be in guest contact. To stick the LEGO bricks together, they use a solution that essentially “welds” them to one another. Large tubes, part of an extraction system, run throughout the facility, humming as they remove any fumes from the solution. What about sun damage? “Weather is probably the biggest factor,” said Albritton. “We’re taking an indoor toy and using it outside. The weather, especially here in Florida, is pretty brutal on it. The colors fade, the rain beats down.” Models that will be on display outdoors are sprayed with a UV coat of lacquer that seals them for longevity.
Upon completion, the models are strapped onto pallets or crated if necessary to be delivered to its destination. If a model needs to be repaired, there are onsite repair teams at the parks. A damaged part can be cut out and replaced, with color from sun fade taken into account. If a model becomes overall worse for the ware, they can be sent back to MMM for refurbishment. WHERE DO THEY GO? There are LEGOLAND Discovery Centers across the world and LEGOLAND Parks in Denmark, England, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Dubai, California, and Florida, with construction underway in New York
expected to open in 2020. The Lake Wales MMM location builds models not only for LEGOLAND Florida but any of the LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers. They work on around 30 models for two to three parks at any given time creating models from just a few inches tall to over 20 feet. PLAYING WITH LEGO FOR A LIVING To stock these locations with magic, it takes an organized facility filled with people from different backgrounds working together.
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About whether MMM employees come from design or other creative backgrounds, Albritton said, “Many of them do, yes. A lot of people here were just LEGO fanatics for years as kids.” Now in adulthood they are called AFoLs (Adult Fans of LEGO). A range of personalities spans the building according to Albritton. From locals to commuters, some come with degrees from Full Sail University, a retired police officer, some straight out of high school, former marines or aircraft mechanics, designers, engineers, some with machinist and carpentry background. One thing all employees have to adhere to though is a confidentiality policy. No unreleased models can be photographed or posted on social media.
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MMM TOUR We took a walk through the facility. Designers were working diligently with earphones in as they built within their 3D programs, a LEGO Pokeball sat on one desk, a LEGO banana on another. We passed weathered models that were there for refurbishment before entering the large production floor. A LEGO moose head hung on the front wall overlooking the brick builders. New hires were doing training at a table behind someone putting down the footprint for a project, as a man adjacent to her worked on a time-lapse of the building process.
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Blue bins filled with every color and shape of LEGO imaginable ran the center of the room. Their full machine shop was complete with a lathe, welding machine, mill, and various tools for metalworking and animation. In a storage space sat completed models ready to be packed and shipped, around the corner from the prep and paint area for models waiting to be UV coated. I left thinking these guys might have one of the coolest jobs ever. The next time you walk MINILAND USA or LEGO Movie World and see a model, you’ll know just how a series of small things came together to make something great.
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Pink Moon Showcases Lakeland’ s Female Artists Lakeland’s art scene has seen some considerable growth over the last year. Residents have likely noticed a surge in public art, either in the form of David Collin’s Tapestries project or in the form of a few permanent murals commissioned by the City of Lakeland. Two groups, the VOLUME Art Collective and the Lakeland Women’s Collective, are taking advantage of and facilitating that change. “I truly believe these women are movers and shakers, and that they’ll be responsible for a lot of positive change in Lakeland,” says VOLUME Art Collective member Sunny Lynne. April’s Pink Moon event showcased female artists in and around the Lakeland area, centering on the concept of the Divine Feminine. The idea for the show was first conceived by the Lakeland Women’s Collective all the way back in January of 2018. They knew they wanted to curate a women’s art showcase with the VOLUME Art Collective, but timing for the event was important. When the LWC discovered that April’s full moon would be a pink moon, they knew that pairing the show with the celestial event would add an extra layer of depth. As it turns out, selecting a date is the easy part. Once a date for the event has been solidified, it’s onto curating, advertising, and hanging, among a host of other responsibilities. Sunny says that the secret to getting it all done, though, is having purpose and people. The two groups both had the same goal: creating an opportunity for local female artists. This clear direction helped guide their decision-making and gave their show a purpose. VOLUME and the LWC had the support of ARTifact, a local studio and gallery space for artists in Lakeland, as well as support from all participating artists, bands, and vendors who appeared at the show. The group effort is part of what made the whole show a success. Before getting to any of the stages of planning and organizing, however, artists must first submit work to be selected. Every show has different rules about what is or is not allowed, and many times those rules center on a theme. For the Pink Moon show, eligibility centered on theme (divine feminine) and the basis that the artists identified as women. Each female artist was encouraged to create work centered on her interpretation of the divine feminine. Because the theme was so open-ended, the show
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received a wide range of submissions - over 130 pieces - that showcased each individual’s take on the divine feminine.
acted as an opportunity to meditate and release the limiting beliefs that can hold us back from reaching our full potential, creatively or otherwise.
“I don’t think we anticipated how difficult it would be to choose the art that is being shown,” LWC member Ileah Green claimed.
Pink Moon also partnered with Hello Flo, Laura Davis’ organization dedicated to providing feminine products to underserved communities in Lakeland. Because the show was designed to support local women, this partnership was only natural. Attendees could bring feminine hygiene products to donate to Hello Flo at the show, but the organization is always accepting donations. Information can be found on their Facebook page.
According to Ileah, the first round of selections took 5 hours. Because the space in ARTifact is limited, the selection group had to be small. In the end, after a lot of deliberation, around 30 pieces were chosen to be exhibited. For many of these artists, this was their first time showing work. Despite there being only 30 or so pieces shown, no two were alike. Some of the work is painted in a traditional style, such as Gianna Santucci’s largescale painting of Jesus and Simon-Peter as women. Ruth Bolles entered a piece of work depicting a woman’s figure growing out of a tree of life. For this, she used stained glass, a medium that has a history of being used in churches, not necessarily gallery spaces. The exhibition also showcases sculpture. Diane Baires’ steel wool baby carriage and high heel shoe made of nails are just two examples of the 3D work found at the show. In addition to artwork, Pink Moon also hosted local vendors, as well as live art, music, and spoken word. Vendors included Pin and Needle, Olive + Lemon, Savannah’s Sunshine Flowers, Goth Bombs, and Sam Caban. Ileah mentioned that keeping the vendors to a minimum was important, though, because they really wanted people to buy local art. “Art shows are either seen as stuffy, hokey, or ‘out there.’” Sunny claims, “so our intention is to make art feel accessible without compromising the integrity of the work.” Pink Moon’s solution to this problem was to feature live entertainment that stuck to the theme of the show. In this case, the live entertainment was provided by women and functioned as an extension of the visual art that was showcased. As Ileah stated, “the divine feminine has so many interpretations,” so giving the people who connect more with performing arts a chance to present their point of view as well only made sense. One of the most unique factors about the show was the full moon ritual at the end of the night. The ritual
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Both the Lakeland Women’s Collective and the VOLUME Art Collective hope that audiences walked away from the show with a new respect for the talent Lakeland’s female artists have. It was the first show of its kind in Lakeland, and it is likely to inspire more events like it. Another show like this one is already in the works for next year. Until then, Lakelanders are encouraged to find other ways to support local artists and help the local art community to grow.
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
The Bike Shown‘Round the World With his first build, out of a one-car garage in Lakeland, Brian Buttera has carved out a reputation for himself as a world-class custom motorcycle builder – something he, as of recently, gets to do full-time. Buttera moved to Lakeland when he was six. In 6th grade, he moved to Las Vegas, returning to Lakeland during his senior year of high school. He and his fiancé, Tina Watson live in Lakeland, the couple owns The Copper Penny Salon. Everything he explored as a career out of high school seemed to always lead back to welding and fabrication. He honed his craft and moved up the fabrication ladder throughout the years, eventually becoming Plant manager for a large metal fabrication plant on the east coast. He worked there, making the 160-mile round trip to Sarasota every day until a few years ago when he took a job as a commercial construction superintendent. Until this month, that is – when he begins waking up every morning to put his craftsmanship and creativity to its best use. DEADLINER The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show happened to be going on while the couple was vacationing in Austin. That show was the deciding factor for Buttera that it was time to give himself a deadline and build something. It took about a year from start to finish. Over that year, in a single car garage, he put all of his will and focus and creativity into his bike – a 1977 (his birth year) Harley Davidson Motor encased in polished stainless steel. His deadline was Bike Week in Daytona and he worked on it right up to the wire, finishing the last few details the morning they left for the show. His bike, Deadliner, as named by the editor of Cycle Source Magazine, was in four shows in Daytona Bike Week – winning all four. From there he did a series of invitational exhibition shows before moving on to Sturgis where Buttera entered his bike in another three shows – again winning all three. The final show in Sturgis won him an invitation to a show in Zurich, Switzerland. “Unexpectedly, we won Best of Show there,” he said. That win landed him an invitation to Abu Dhabi. He was the first American to be invited to that show. Buttera and Deadliner walked away with Best in Show, Best in Class, and Best Paint. The show was huge – showcasing bikes, cars, dune buggies and the like. Though traveling across the world was a
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little intimidating, he described it as, “an amazing experience, everyone was super nice and respectful and welcoming.” “To see the diversity and how much they put into their shows and how grandiose it is compared to some of ours was pretty amazing,” said Buttera. The world sat up and took notice of Buttera’s craftsmanship. Aside from the numerous awards, Buttera received acclaim for Deadliner in the press as well. He was 2018 Cycle Source Builder of the Year and his bike made it on the cover of Iron Horse Magazine, Special Collector’s Issue.
Along with that project is a 1973 Harley motor and bike that he has torn down to be completely rebuilt and customized. With builds so distinctive and intricate, Buttera must have some sort of a plan going into the design, right? Not exactly. According to Buttera, there are certain aspects of a motorcycle that are constants, that have to be precise. “Once that’s fulfilled, then it turns into art,” he said. He combines the practicality of the piece with his wild imagination and sets to work, saying, “With motorcycles especially, they’re functioning pieces of art. Going down the road at 50, 60 miles an hour, everything has to be right.”
BUTTERA’S METAL WERX
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Because of the opportunities his first bike afforded him, Brian’s business, Buttera’s Metal Werx will now be his full-time gig. He started the business officially about 5 years ago to put a brand to what he does. Working on custom motorcycles is his priority and passion. Buttera said, “A lot of motorcycle builders don’t build their own frames and front ends truly from the ground up. I take a lot of pride in doing that.”
Over the years, there’s a sentiment Tina has heard Brian say consistently – that there was just one thing he wanted, and that was to be doing what he loves every day, working for himself.
Selling high-end completely custom bikes can be a tough market though. To supplement his passion, Buttera does other welding and fabrication projects from industrial furniture which can be seen in the pieces he’s done for The Copper Penny, and other parts and components. “Pretty much if it’s metal, I can make it for you,” he said. CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS Buttera isn’t a one bike wonder – the skillset he’s built over the years has lent him the ability to be both consistent and diverse in his work. Buttera has moved from that one car garage to a private shop of his own behind his home. He is about 80% finished with a bike he had sitting in his shop, made from the same polished stainless steel as the Deadliner, though the two are vastly different bikes. This bike will debut at the Sturgis Rally exhibition which has invited builders from around the world to show. This year’s theme is “What’s the Skinny: Motorcycling without the Fat.” Pointing to an older motor, Buttera said, “This is an all-original running 1914 Indian motor – a pretty rare and historic piece.” This one he received from his friend Billy Lane who does the Sons of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Race. “I’m going to build a period correct bike around that to race,” he said.
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Now, staring that dream in the face, Buttera says, “It’s not my first attempt at it. I first tried to do a motorcycle shop going on twenty years ago – long before I was ready skill-wise or maturity-wise. There have been a lot of failures to get to this point.” He now receives emails and messages from people who work out of their garage and hope to be where he is one day, asking for advice. “That kind of hits home,” said Buttera. “Because I was that guy sitting there dreaming for a long time.” Without hesitation, he said, “My advice is don’t stop.” Buttera’s Metal Werx FB: Brian Buttera IG: butteras_metal_werx Email: B_Buttera@yahoo.com
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
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Peebles Bar-B-Q A fixture in Auburndale for over 70 years, Peebles BarB-Q has fed generations of Polk County families. If you ask lifelong customers, they’ll tell you it’s more than the bar-b-q that makes Peebles a local tradition.
Peebles is closed July and August to refresh, repair, and repaint the building.
But, it’s also because of the family that’s been created through this culinary connection.
THE MEAT OF THE MATTER
Though it was 3 o’clock, a time you’d expect any restaurant to be in a lull, Peebles had a steady stream of customers arriving to pick up take-out orders along with diners sharing stories over a good meal.
Pork ribs, chopped pork, sliced beef, baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad were the only items on the original menu. The eatery has evolved over its seven decades of operation while staying close to its roots – and keeping those coveted family recipes intact.
“We’ve got a great customer base,” said Dale. “When they don’t show up, we call them.”
The scent of savory smoke pervaded the restaurant – a small enclosed structure only separated from the outside by mesh screen windows. A sporadic breeze brought some cooling relief along with a new waft of appetizing smells from the bar-b-q pit which opens into the dining room, as Dale Strickland sat down to tell the Peebles story. 4 GENERATIONS OF HISTORY Dale and Marsha Strickland are the current owners of the bar-b-q hot spot. According to Dale, in 1947 Ellie and Gladys Peebles lived in a house next door to what is now, the current restaurant. At that time, people would bring Ellie meat and he’d cook it in his carport for them to take home. He eventually put picnic tables in the yard so folks could enjoy their meal beneath the generous shade of Australian pines. In the early 1950s, the Peebles built the original building where the restaurant now stands. They continued serving up the best hometown bar-b-q around out of that structure until the late 1960’s when they expanded, adding on the sides and front. When Mr. Peebles passed away, his sons Jerry and Ronnie took on the family business. In 1981 Dale Strickland, husband of Marsha Peebles Strickland joined the Peebles brothers in running the establishment and eventually took it over in 2010. Peebles Bar-B-Q has seen four generations of the family carrying on the torch. Today, three generations work there. Dale and Marsha are joined by their daughters Erica and Jessica, Erica’s daughter Hannah, along with cousins and people who’ve worked there so long they have become part of the family. Only open weekly, Thursday through Saturday, Dale explained, “As I understand it, Mr. Peebles when he originally opened it, was a custodian and a school bus driver for the school system. When he was off work there, he’d work here. Originally I think it was open Saturday and Sunday.” They didn’t want to be open on Sunday’s so they changed their days to Friday and Saturday, and when the brothers joined on, Thursday was added. Don’t be fooled, three-day weeks don’t mean an easy job. “There’s a lot of hours in those three days,” said Dale of the time that goes into preparing and smoking their county-famous fare. havenmagazines.com
The menu now includes more meat and side options as well as a dessert addition of banana pudding and monthly specials. Ribs and chopped pork continue to be patron favorites. It could be argued that North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas run the gamut on bar-b-q with their individual takes on the southern culinary custom. Many bar-b-q restaurants find their stride by putting their twist on an homage to one of these states – not Peebles. When asked just what kind of bar-b-q is served up at the family-owned Americana eatery, Dale replied, “It’s Auburndale bar-b-q.” “I’d say it’s the old time bar-b-q,” he added. There is no gas involved in the cooking process. All of their meat is smoked over 99.9% Oak wood with Hickory and Pecan occasionally added to the pile. They don’t fuss over the meat either. The meat’s natural juicy flavor and smoky cooking method do the talking at Peebles. Ribs are seasoned only with salt while other meats have no seasonings while cooking. The only thing you’ll find sauce in that you didn’t add yourself is their chopped pork which is seasoned and finished off with bar-b-q sauce. The over 70-year old recipes and methods are so finger-licking good that the restaurant has a history of celebrity regulars. George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Bernie Little were said to frequent it in the past along with visitors like Rosey Grier, Ricky Skaggs, and Red Skelton. Oh, what’s that? A secret menu item? “We also have sliced pork which is not even on the menu, you’ve got to know about that,” revealed Dale. Order it up the next time you stop in for a bite to eat! FOOD AND FAMILY Peebles seems to have captured some long lost nostalgic wonder for all those who have eaten there throughout the years. A usual customer, Keith, who comes every few weeks, says that his appreciation for Peebles comes from, “Knowing the people – it’s been here for a long time. It’s a family atmosphere, laid back, and the food’s really good too.” “People come here because it’s the old way,” posited Strickland. 24
That’s his favorite part of the job is going from table to table, visiting with old friends and making new ones. As we talked, a gentleman walked up and joked, “Don’t believe too much he’d tell you!” Dale retorted with a laugh, “Don’t believe anything he’d say!” The two, clearly old friends, exchanged niceties and the man explained that he was in his early eighties and has been coming to Peebles since he was just 10 years old. The people behind the pit also make up the heart of the establishment. People like Carla who has worked at Peebles for close to 18 years according to Erica, Jenny who has been with them for 35 years, and Lori for 10 years. Erica said, “If something happens we grieve together, we celebrate together. It’s like a big family.” WHO NEEDS A FORK? Dale served up a fine representation of what Peebles is all about – chopped pork, sausage, chopped chicken, and beef, with a side of sliced pork. Served on a paper plate, which is arguably the best way to enjoy bar-b-q, the meat was melt-in-my-mouth tasty. On the table was their dark molasses-hued sweet bar-b-q sauce and signature original bar-b-q sauce. Next to be tried were the ribs. We started out with forks like the dainty ladies that we are, but bar-b-q, especially ribs, are meant to be eaten messily. So, pinkies up, we tore into the ridiculously tender ribs which were complete with the occasional crunch from a tasty charred bit that had accrued from being in the smoke pit. The meats were joined by the usual southern accouterments – potato salad, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans which were all just as good, if not better than Grandma’s cooking (don’t tell her I said that). If Peebles isn’t already a cult favorite in your household, check out their friendly, informal atmosphere and out of this world bar-b-q. Peebles Bar-B-Q 441 Dixie Hwy, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 967-3085 http://www.peeblesbbq.com FB: Peebles
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Blue Skywalker 2 ounces gin 1 ounce coconut milk 1 ounce pineapple juice 1 ounce lime juice ½ ounce Blue Curacao In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into glasses and may the force be with you! Drink this “blue milk” in honor of Luke Skywalker on May 4th, the official day to celebrate all things Star Wars! The blue “Bantha Milk” first appeared in the 1977 film, Star Wars A New Hope when it was served to young Luke Skywalker by his aunt. “May the 4th” be with you! havenmagazines.com
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
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Free Art! With pen in hand, Josh ‘Bump’ Galletta fought his way from the depths of trauma and wielded his gift to draw a future for himself and his family.
and hide it for someone else to find. He pulled inspiration from Banksy’s street art and skateboarder Tony Hawk who, according to Bump, would leave any free merch he received in a public place as a gift to a stranger. “I like to mix both of those together in my own way and hide my art somewhere with a sign that says, ‘Free Art!’ on it,” he explained.
next to his for the kids where they’ll do watercolors or portraits. He smiled, “There were sometimes when they made more money than I did at the market selling these little $3 paintings.”
Prior to his life as a full-time illustrator, Bump was a youth pastor for twenty years which brought him to Lakeland eleven years ago.
One of the first pieces he drew and hid after the accident was a pair of robots. A fan of Norman Rockwell, Bump drew the vintage robots in the same pose as the subjects of Rockwell’s iconic “Boy and Girl Gazing at the Moon (Puppy Love).” He continues to hide his free art locally and in the places he travels.
When he doesn’t have a pen to paper, Bump likes to collect records and spend time with his family. From the beach to the mountains or a bike ride to Born & Bread, they are always on the go. He founded and continues to be involved with the LKLD Creative Makers, a networking group for creatives.
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Eight years ago, on a day trip to visit family in Jacksonville, Bump, who had taken up cycling in the months prior, took a bike ride that would change the trajectory of his life. Towards the end of that 8-mile ride, he was struck by a car that threw him twenty-five feet and in the confusion of the moment, the driver backed over him. His injuries were serious. “They were trying to keep me alive at the scene,” he remembered.
After the prints came shirts, mugs, hats, and commissioned work. His business built steadily from a “side hustle” to his bread and butter. Bump continued to work in the ministry until May of 2018 when he stepped away to pursue illustration full time. His portfolio is full of monochromatic sunshine state pride, inside jokes, and commissions of families, houses, pet portraits, album art, maps, patent designs, and commercial work.
Another passion project is his podcast, “Low Down with Bump.” From his friends to makers, movers and shakers, Bump has interviewed the likes of Mayor Bill Mutz, Nicole Travis with the CRA, LKLD Now’s Barry Friedman, and others. “I get inspired by other people so it’s just my way of sharing stories I really like,” Bump said of the podcast.
In shock, with paramedics trying to keep him conscious, all Bump worried about was making sure the nicest officer available would tell his wife. Mary was eight and a half months pregnant at the time and he feared the news might send her into early labor. The accident kept him in the hospital for a month, including several weeks in the ICU. “It changed our lives,” he said.
For Bump and Mary, success didn’t come overnight. It was a hidden drawing here, a pop-up market there, a resolve of steel to keep going, and the support of family and community that propelled the venture. It was at one of these markets that modern furniture and home decor store, West Elm, approached him about carrying his products. Incredulous at first, Bump met with West Elm. They didn’t just want him for one store – they wanted Bump Galletta in all of their Florida stores. “To be there on their shelves now, it’s really cool,” Bump said. “You know how you daydream sometimes, but you never think this is going to be a reality?” He reflected, “It’s funny how it went from something that was therapy and to cope to now it’s providing for our family.”
Bump met his wife, Mary, at a summer camp in Georgia, where they’re both from. The couple’s seventeenth anniversary is coming up and through the almost two decades of their union, their love has endured. This is reflected in the way Bump talks about Mary and in their two beautiful kids, Emmersyn and Fynn.
FREE ART! In the months following the accident, Bump sought counseling after he learned he had PTSD. His counselor told him to find something he loved, put everything he had into it, and then release it. For Bump, this was drawing. This hobby he had loved since childhood was going to be the way he would release all of the pain, and anxiety, and flashbacks, and trauma. Galletta has been drawing his whole life. Doodles of tv characters and action heroes filled the pages of school notebooks and he began freelancing his art and illustrations as a teenager. Because of his connection to art, his interpretation of his counselor’s advice was to draw a picture that he loved
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CREATIVITY RUNS IN THE FAMILY Fynn and Emmersyn also have a knack for the creative. Bump’s son likes to take things apart and build, and his daughter is trying her hand at everything from sewing to calligraphy. “They both have a creative element, but they also have an entrepreneur about them,” said Bump. At some of the markets he attends, he’ll set up a table
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His past in youth ministry has given him a heart for volunteerism. He has given his time and talent for organizations like Parker Street and Gospel Inc. “I like to choose my give-back because I feel like I’ve been given a second chance,” he said. Check out his website to purchase his work, find a list of stores that carry them, and sign up for his newsletter. Follow his social media to see the markets he’ll be attending and keep your eye out for a piece of free art to add to your collection! Bump Galletta www.bumpgalletta.com IG: @bumpgalletta Podcast: Low Down with Bump
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
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Making Life Better for Others The arts have been a fundamental part of Executive Director and Chief Curator at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, Claire Orologas’ life since childhood. “My mother was a ballet dancer. Our house was always filled with music. My father had a wonderful voice,” she remembers. Claire was born and raised in Warren, Ohio in a portion of the state known as the “Steel Belt.” After living in Greece for a few years, the family moved to the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area in the 1970s. She grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church surrounded by Byzantine art and said of her time spent living in Greece, “I was able to experience the rich artistic history of Greece first hand. It was incredibly inspiring.” Her profession comes honestly to Orologas. Not only were her grandparents “gifted in creative endeavors,” a relative on her maternal grandmother’s side was the amateur archaeologist to first discover the Minoan ruins of Knossos in Crete. “Sadly, all of his records and specimens were destroyed in an uprising against the Ottomans, but he is given credit for his work before Sir Arthur Evans carried out the important excavations for which he is so well known,” she explained. At Miami of Ohio, Claire studied studio art (drawing and painting) and art education. She went on to receive her master’s degree at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Orologas later pursued her graduate studies in art history while working in the curatorial department at the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida. THE RIGHT FIT Claire Orologas has been the Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Polk Museum of Art (PMA) for just over seven years. She received a call about the position while working at the Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries in Washington DC. Claire said, “I had been thinking about moving closer to my family by that time, but I also wanted the position and the institution to be the right fit. It certainly has been.” Her job entails a little bit of everything – financial management, program guidance and oversight, staff support, fundraising, donor cultivation, strategic
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planning and management, working with their Boards, advocacy and community relations. Claire explained her delight with her career, saying, “There is nothing like working with the right people in a productive and healthy work culture that is focused on making life better for others.”
out by Americans for the Arts and the Polk Arts Alliance last year, Orologas explained that the arts generate $46,589,847 in Polk County annually.
Also impactful to the executive director is seeing the mission of “making life better for others” be carried out through visual arts. Claire elaborated, “When I see people become curious, moved, thrilled by, learn from, or somehow affected in ways that are expansive and meaningful through their engagement with works of art and our programs, that is what means the most to me.” One example of this was an exhibition at the museum years ago about the passage of time. A couple sat and observed the exhibition knowing that the husband didn’t have long to live. A poignant story, Claire said, “They shared that experience with me and it was beautiful.”
Engagement in the arts leads to higher graduation rates, general academic achievement, and greater development to “creatively work through problems, and are better prepared for the workforce,” she explained. “It is also important to acknowledge that the arts are unique in stimulating the kind of curiosity in us that helps us learn; helps us to expand our understanding of the world; challenges us to reconsider deeply seeded assumptions; moves us, and makes us more empathetic toward one another – all of which strengthen our society,” said Orologas.
The museum recently had a program based on the exhibition SUN + LIGHT, Charles Edward Williams’ works based on the civil rights mug shots of the Freedom Riders. “It was incredible to experience personally, but also to observe our visitors taking in what the artwork meant and the experiences that the Freedom Riders went through to create a more just society for everybody,” she said. OUTSIDE OF THE MUSEUM When she isn’t curating an exhibit or managing the museum, Claire loves driving back roads, hiking, and clearing brush and planting gardens at her family home in rural North Central Florida. She says, “One day I’d like a couple of donkeys, some chickens, and probably some goats to keep the brush on our property in check.” She also loves exploring Greece and is interested in “issues of leadership and workplace culture.” ART, THE ECONOMY, AND EDUCATION The arts aren’t just stimulating and enjoyable, they are vital. They have a direct impact on the local economy and education says the PMA executive director. Citing an economic impact study carried
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The return on investment of the arts in Polk County is $9 to $1 return to local and state treasuries.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT PMA? “Everyone is welcome, and thanks to the generosity of our Strategic Partners, there is no charge for admission. I know our community is proud of our museum. What I would like everyone to know is that those who visit from outside our community recognize something very special about it too. From museum professionals to artists who work with us, they see a quality and a caring that they believe to be rare. That comes from our team and our entire community.” HOW CAN PEOPLE SUPPORT THE MUSEUM? Claire says, “Become members. Give through sponsorships and annual appeals as you are able. Businesses can partner with us to attract greater tourism. Attend exhibitions and programs. Vote for leaders who commit to funding the arts. Advocate. Volunteer. Remember us in your estate planning. Introduce friends and neighbors to the Museum and all we offer. Take a class.”
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There Is Hope The Friends of Tri-County 2019 City of Lakeland Bill Mutz and Pamela Mutz fundraising event was held on April 2, at Haus 820, where guest speaker Sheriff Grady Judd addressed the crowd to talk statistics and solutions to homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse within the jail system. “Statistics show that the nation’s prisons and jail systems are in fact the largest mental health facilities in the nation,” said the sheriff. “They do not belong in the county jail. They belong in treatment centers that can help them.” A program aimed to tackle these issues is a Polk County Jail transition project called Helping Hands. According to Tri-County Human Services CEO, Robert ‘Bob’ Rihn, “Tri-County works with law enforcement through the Helping Hands Program which works in partnership with other community agencies and the EMS department.” The supervisor of the TCHS program, Peers on My Team, Denise Harrison also spoke at the event. Her team works with Helping Hands to support individuals in the program on a peer level, and Denise herself has quite the compelling story to tell. DENISE’S STORY An articulate, well-put-together woman with a millionwatt smile, you wouldn’t know by looking at her that she was once an IV methamphetamine user whose life was crumbling beneath her. You wouldn’t know that this person who now helps others struggling with addiction, had to once ask for help herself. “It didn’t take me long to go from a drug user to a drug supplier,” she said. A Marchman Act by her family and DCF removing her child from her care motivated Harrison to get into treatment. Outpatient didn’t work for Denise. “I needed to be removed from the environment, I needed to be removed from the people, I needed to be in a structured environment in order to begin the recovery process,” she said. Tri-County recommended she go to RASUW Center for Women and eventually AGAPE House. It was at these inpatient treatment programs that she began to learn how to address traumas that had plagued her childhood and affected her so deeply later on if life. She is now a big proponent of trauma-informed care. She was introduced to 12 Step Recovery and became involved with Narcotics Anonymous, she still attends meetings today. March 18, 2003, is her sobriety date. Denise was released from AGAPE, got her child back, and hit the ground running to rebuild her life. She began her career at TCHS on April 4, 2006. Harrison is the Lead Certified Recovery Peer Specialist. She is certified through the state as peer support for substance abuse and mental health. “I’m the supervisor
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of Peers on My Team. We work with a program called Helping Hands. We go into the jails, identify those individuals who are ready to start making some changes. Our job as peers is to support them through that change,” said Harrison. When she was in recovery, Denise remembers feeling like no one understood what she was going through. “I didn’t think they got it,” she said. “They didn’t understand what it’s like to use against your will.” Being in a peer position as someone who has struggled with addiction makes Denise’s job a little easier as is a point of connection with the people she works with. Her job has its struggles though. Seeing people who are not ready to quit is probably the biggest one. She remarked that you can give someone every resource and do everything to help them, but, “If they’re not ready, they are going to continue to self-destruct.” Even in these situations, she continues to “plant a seed of hope” and hope it grows. Inversely, there are many rewarding aspects to what Harrison does. She is particularly fulfilled by, “seeing people who believed that they didn’t deserve a better life – become employed, get a home, become self-sufficient and build themselves up.” Denise credits TCHS for being on the front end of this movement for peers across the state. “Bob Rihn has worked diligently to [implement] a “no wrong door” policy,” she said, adding that every program and department work as a team. Her message to anyone struggling with substance abuse, “There is hope out there, you just have to reach out for it.” HOW IT ALL BEGAN We talked with CEO, Bob Rihn about TCHS’s origin, services, and impact. Beginning as a DUI and Outpatient Counselor/ Therapist for TCHS in 1989, Rihn later led the agency in Programs Development and eventually became CEO in 2001. According to Rihn, parents of a teenage son struggling with an alcohol problem sought out treatment in the area. With nothing available, they lobbied for the importance of treatment programs. The first program was developed in 1974 and operated under the Polk County Mental Health Board. “In the beginning, substance abuse programs were operated out of the local health department with an administrative office located in downtown Winter Haven in the Hill Building along with the Mental Health Board,” said Rihn. “Several community leaders were elected to the new Tri-County Alcoholism Rehabilitative Services. Mr. Carl Strang, prominent Winter Haven resident, became the Chairman of the new board. To assure good leadership,
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some of the Mental Health Board members, thus, as an outcome was born ‘Tri-County Alcoholism Rehabilitative Services’ on October 22, 1976,” said Rihn. By November 14, 1997, it became clear that Alcoholism Rehabilitative Services did not cover all of the community’s needs and “Tri-County Human Services” as it is known today, was born. Today, TCHS offers an array of services to the community spanning three counties – Polk, Hardee, and Highlands. The organization employs over 300 people and saw 8,608 individuals utilizing their services in 2018, with 2019 on track to exceed the prior year’s census. A WIDE-RANGE OF SERVICES There is little gap in the issues TCHS has programs and treatment for. Their gamut of services is so far spread, there aren’t enough pages to do justice to the intricacies of each one and how they’ve affected those they serve. “I think most people know them through their work in substance abuse, but they do so much in regards to mental health in general,” said Dr. Berney Wilkinson about TCHS. Dr. Wilkinson, a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in pediatric psychology, neuropsychology, and forensic psychology with Psychological Associates of Central Florida, has been a TCHS board member for two years. Impressed by the level of reach that the organization has, Dr. Wilkinson said, “Even when I just think about the south counties – Highlands County and Hardee County – they (Tri-County) are just about the only provider for those areas. There are very few mental health and substance abuse providers in those counties.” Tri-County offers resources for women with substance abuse and mental health issues at RASUW Center for Women and AGAPE House. A similar program for men is New Beginning Men, which transitions them back into the community following incarceration. All three of these therapeutic communities not only address “skills necessary to maintain a drug-free lifestyle,” according to Rihn, but also teach skills development – finding employment and maintaining employment, budgeting and finances, and other life skills. The Florida Center for Addictions Dual Disorders in Highlands County is a residential facility for men and women, providing therapy and counseling along with nurse and psychiatric services. Extending beyond their residential services, outpatient services are offered in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Avon Park, and Wauchula, as well as a Detox Center in Bartow, and a specialty program, Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) providing patients, “holistic access to
physiological and mental health,” according to Rihn. “We also have programs that offer prevention services in schools, faith-based organizations, youth, and civic organizations in the three counties,” he added. Along with the aforementioned Helping Hands program, TCHS has the JASA (Jail Alternative to Substance Abuse) treatment center, helping those with substance abuse cope, recover, and reduce their risk of recidivism back into the legal system. COMMUNITY IMPACT AND HOW YOU CAN HELP TCHS has received the highest accreditation for three years and ranks as a Five-Star Award organization by the managing entity (Central Florida Behavioral Health Network) and CARF (Commission on Accreditation Facilities). These rankings are but a reflection of the impact they make in the lives of individuals and the community, every day. While continuing to meet the needs of those they serve with a “no wrong door approach,” Rihn says, “Our goal is to continue to meet the need of individuals in our respective communities with a “welcoming” approach,” said the CEO. “We look to grow the organization to meet the housing need for our specific populations and their specialty need.” Rihn added, “A major goal is to also attract new Committee and Board members who are interested in carrying the TCHS message to our communities.” More information and application can be found on their website. The 2019 Friends of Tri-County luncheon which included a live auction, brought in $16,100. The organization has raised over $35K year to date. Funds are always a need of the nonprofit, as well as volunteers, staff, and donations of clothing and furniture. If you are in struggling with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse or any of the issues TCHS covers, reach out for help. Denise Harrison says, “We can get through it.” Tri-County Human Services tchsonline.org FB: @TriCountyHumanServicesInc 1815 Crystal Lake Dr., Lakeland (863) 709-9392
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MAY CALENDAR 2019 1-5 WEDNESDAY WEED WARRIORS When: May. 01, 2019 | 8:15 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Come and make a difference by removing the invasive species Caesar weed. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water and plan to spend a couple of hours (or as long as you can last) removing Caesar weed. Please meet behind the Nature Center. Contact Tabitha Biehl at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center (863) 668-4673 for more information. TOP GUN R/C AIRCRAFT COMPETITION When: May. 01 - 05, 2019 Where: Paradise Field on W Pipkin Rd 4999 Air Show Rd, Lakeland. franktiano.com The World’s Greatest R/C Aircraft Competition - Top Gun International Tournament. Non-stop R/C Flying at it’s Best! Huge Hobby Vendor Area! Major Team Demos at Noon Air Show. Open Pit Policy. Meet & mingles with 130 of the World’s greatest pilots. “POSTCARDS AND PERCEPTIONS: FLORIDA SEMINOLES AND TOURISM” BY THE AH-TA-THIKI MUSEUM When: May. 01 - 31, 2019 Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. Postcards serve as guideposts to the changes of early 20th century Florida history. Their simple, yet evocative imagery reveals the adaptive nature of the Seminole people. They reveal the complex pressures and adjustments Seminoles endured to assert their identity. (863) 676-1759 PAINTED PAGES: ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS FROM THE 13TH TO 18TH CENTURIES When: May. 01 - 25, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org The show includes examples from medieval European Bibles, prayer books, psalters, books of hours, choir books, missals, breviaries, and lectionaries. Most of the works date from the thirteenth through the eighteenth centuries and are ink on parchment (prepared animal skin). French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Flemish, English, Armenian, and German examples will be included in addition to non-Western pages, including seventeenthand eighteenth-century leaves from the Shahnameh (the Persian illustrated Book of Kings), as well as examples of Hebrew texts. (863) 688-7743 INSIDE THE MASTERS’ STUDIOS: RICHARD HAAS DIORAMAS When: May. 01, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. havenmagazines.com
polkmuseumofart.org An unusually personal show, Inside the Masters’ Studios: Richard Haas Dioramas presents each Museum visitor with his or her own individualized viewing experience. Haas’ meticulously rendered and deeply-researched dioramas re-imagine the famed creative environments of the most world-famous artists from Vermeer to Corot and Picasso to Pollock and take us back in time to peer into the very rooms in which some of the greatest works of art of all time were made. (863) 688-7743 Exhibit runs from April 6 through July 27. WILLIAM SCHAAF: THE WAY OF THE EQUINE When: May. 01, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org For many years, Bill Schaaf has explored equine imagery in his paintings and sculpture. The horse figure as an iconic metaphor for power, sensuality, transition and beauty has occupied a dominant place in his visual vocabulary. At times, the figures are relatively representational; but more often than not, take on a form that is derived from the idea of a horse, yet defining new ways of interpreting the glorious nature of these animals that have partnered with humankind since virtually the dawn of civilization. Through June 8. (863) 688-7743
BIG ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: May. 01, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Women’s Resource Center 165 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.
FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT When: May. 02, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Heartland for Children 1239 E Main St, Bartow. www.heartlandforchildren.org Foster Care Info Nights are for anyone interested in becoming a Foster Caregiver or anyone curious about the process and what it takes. You’re walked through the whole process, made aware of our most immediate needs, and given a chance to ask questions. You’re under no pressure or obligation to commit by showing up. Just come, ask, and listen. Call (863) 519-8900 x289 to sign up. www.heartlandforchildren.org
WRITERS @ LPL When: May. 01, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Writers @ LPL is a writing group hosted by Lakeland Public Library. Meets in the Meeting Room. Writers will now have two sessions in one evening *First Steps for New Writers (6 — 7pm)This first session will be geared towards new writers and will address topics for beginning writers.The Next Level for Intermediate Writers (7 — 8:50pm).The second session will focus on topics and interests for intermediate writers. For more info call Brenda Patterson at (863) 834-4276 Email: brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net
ROLLER DERBY SKATE NIGHT When: May. 02, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Skate World Lakeland 911 North Lake Parker Avenue, Lakeland. Skate with the Swan City Roller Derby girls! Meet your favorite Lakeland team on the rink at this kid-friendly event! Show us your moves as we skate, dance, play games, and more. If you have your own skates, bring them! Otherwise, just bring your pretty little self and some friends because you can rent skates for $3 a person. Admission price is $3 and part of the proceeds go to help SCRD fund travel expenses and find a home venue!
ASSASSINS When: May. 01 & 02, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. 863-603-PLAY (7529) Rated M
SUN + LIGHT When: May. 01, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org A collection of works from the series Everyone Loves the Sunshine by contemporary visual artist Charles Williams. Captured through emotionally charged and compelling imagery, works featured in this exhibition juxtapose Williams’s own personal encounters, past and present, with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s. In doing so, he attempts to strike a balance between both the peaceful and violent protests of the movement and of varied expressions of power. (863) 688-7743. Through May 19.
WINTER HAVEN AREA PRAYER BREAKFAST When: May. 02, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Christian School 1700 Buckeye Loop Road, Winter Haven. Please join us for a time of prayer and fellowship! Our guest speaker will be Charlie Bird, Public Safety Director for the City of Winter Haven. Breakfast will be provided at no cost, if interested in attending please RSVP by calling (863) 294-4135.
LINDA FINCH When: May. 01, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Finch’s work aims to invite more than just a quick glance and immediate response. Instead, it asks the viewer to dive a little deeper and identify the underlying message that can only be discovered through closer examination. From rising sea levels and climate change to the degradation and loss of natural habitats, her paintings focus on current global issues that impact our society both environmentally and socially. Exhibit runs from April 20 through July 20. (863) 688-7743
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE When: May. 02, 2019 | 12-12:45 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 656 Ave L NW, Winter Haven. A bag lunch will be available for all to take with them as they return to their offices. This is an opportunity to come together and pray for our nation, state, local community, school system, first responders, churches, etc. Local leaders will lead the prayers. All are most welcome.
USING RAIN BARRELS IN THE HOME LANDSCAPE When: May. 01, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Explore how to reduce stormwater runoff by incorporating a rain barrel in your landscape with the professionals from UF IFAS. Learn how to create, install and maintain a rain barrel. Included with general admission or membership. Registration to event required. (863) 734-1222
CHAT & CHEW MORE PLANTS: TIM KAUFMAN When: May. 02, 2019 | 5-6:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. Skype with Time Kaufman. He lost 200 pounds along with high blood sugar, high cholesterol/BP, sleep apnea, crutches & medication after diet change. Author of Fat Man’s Essential 40 Plant-Based Recipes. For more info please email 54321health@gmail.com
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ULTIMATE IMPROV When: May. 03, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Live and unscripted! Sharpen your wit and think on your feet. Invent characters, create scenes, twist the plot, laugh ‘til you scream. All tweens and teens are welcome. Ages 10-17. BARK IN THE PARK When: May. 03, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.mainstreetwh.com It’s a dog day in Central Park Downtown Winter Haven! Spend your FREE Friday night shopping pet vendors, listening to music, and enjoying time with your favorite four-legged friends. Annual wiener dog race at 7PM. Humane Society of Polk County is bringing their canine companions looking for new homes! FIRST FRIDAY: IT STARTS HERE! When: May. 03, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland, 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland. ldda.org/may-3rd-first-friday-it-starts-here/ Celebrate Public Works Week and the City of Lakeland’s Public Works Department. Learn more about various City departments, such as Parking Services, Facilities, Engineering, Traffic Ops, Lakes & Stormwater, Solid Waste, and Construction & Maintenance. Check out various displays and cool equipment to inspect. 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 Tennessee Avenue. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about! First Friday is a familyfriendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. 2019 POLK HEART BALL When: May. 03, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Lone Palm Golf Club 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland. PolkHeartBall.heart.org This will be an evening you do not want to miss, filled with dining, auctions, and so much more. Chair: Ron
Myers - Detroit Tigers, Florida Operations. Survivor Story: Willie Horton. Detroit Tigers Honoree: John Canto, M.D. - Watson Clinic. Together, we will heighten awareness of heart disease and stroke, and support the American’s Heart Association’s vital lifesaving research and education programs. For more info: PolkHeartBall.heart.org WEST SIDE STORY IN CONCERT When: May. 03, 2019 | 8-10 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org Leonard Bernstein’s legendary retelling of Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story takes the audience on a journey through forbidden love, fierce family loyalties and the ruthless feud between the Sharks and the Jets. Join the ISO on stage for this concert version of Bernstein’s iconic musical! (863) 688-3743 DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: May. 04, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). CULTURAL PASSPORT AT EXPLORATIONS V CHILDRENS MUSEUM CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION When: May. 04, 2019 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. explorationsv.com Visit Explorations V Children’s Museum on select Saturday mornings for a day of cultural celebrations. Special activities are from 9am — 12pm unless otherwise noted. All activities are included in general admission or an annual membership. Saturday, May 4 — Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Hola! Join this familycentered cultural celebration of Mexico. RESTORATIVE YOGA When: May. 04, 2019 | 9-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Restorative Yoga provides students the opportunity to “fully rest” while opening the body through a variety of supported poses, meditation and breath work that encourage deep relaxation. (863) 734-1222. $30 members/$37 non-members. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING When: May. 04, 2019 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors 1510 Commercial Park Drive, Lakeland. The screenings will take place at two Watson Clinic locations in south Lakeland. Board-certified dermatologist Luke M. Miller, MD will offer the screenings from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A, while board-certified dermatologist Linwood D. Bond, Jr., MD and certified physician assistant Jason A. Kumlien, PA-C will provide free screenings at Watson Clinic South, which is located at 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Road. Appointments are required to take part in the screenings. Call (863) 904-2656 to schedule your appointment at either of these two locations.
CRAFT FAIR When: May. 04, 2019 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Providence Clubhouse 1512 Clubhouse Blvd., Davenport. Featuring local artisans and direct sales people. Come see a wide variety of high quality crafts and products.
people to discover their Spark, unique skills, passions, interests and adopt a growth mindset. They chart their own course to healthy habits, community leadership, and connection to nature in collaboration with trained, caring adults. And, in turn, Camp Fire youth give back by sharing those skills in their communities.
STAR WARS DAY When: May. 04, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland. lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/5314336 Join us in a galaxy far far away. Meet Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion and participate in fun activities. Great for all ages!
TRIBUTE TO MODERN JAZZ QUARTET When: May. 04, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales. centralfloridatix.com The Lake Wales Arts Council is proud to host their Executive Director Andrew Allen and his ensemble of jazz all-stars for an evening of Modern Jazz Quartet hits. The event will be the conclusion of the Lake Wales Arts Council’s 2018-2019 Concert Series. We hope to see many of you in attendance! (863) 676-8426
GRANDPARENTS PICNIC When: May. 04, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland. Grandparents can enjoy an afternoon of fun with their grandkids. Admission is free. Event activities include face painting, yard games, bounce house, arts & crafts, family bingo, light refreshments. (first come, first served) More info on Facebook at PolkCoFLParksAndRec
ASTRONOMY NIGHT When: May. 04, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. The presentation will be about Space is 3-D. We see the night sky in 2-D but it’s really 3-D. We will look at where we are in the galaxy and in the universe. How big is the universe? Come find out. We will also have some telescopes to look out into the galaxy. Rain or shine, the show goes on. Come join us! This event is free.
COOKIE DECORATING CLASS WITH J’AIME CAKES, LLC When: May. 04, 2019 | 1-3 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag 1214 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. www.scoutandtag.com This beginner’s class will teach you how to make royal icing, the basic technique of “flooding” a cookie and how to incorporate beautiful designs into the icing. This class will focus on a Floral/Spring theme, perfect for the holidays! Included in this course will be one dozen baked cookies, royal icing in a variety of colors, tools for use during the class, recipes, and a box for transport home. Register online.
REX FLOYD 50 YEARS OF PINK FLOYD LIVE When: May. 04, 2019 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland. www.swanbrewing.com Celebrates the diversity of the band’s iconic album legacy including a vast selection of epic and unique songs from Ummaguma, Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish you were here, Animals and The Wall. Come early and settle in for one terrific evening of music.
FLOWER POWER HAPPY HOUR When: May. 04, 2019 | 3-6 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Embrace your inner fairy with an afternoon learning to make adult flower crowns with complimentary wine and refreshments. Enjoy a late afternoon photo session in the Gardens. $15 members/$22 non-members. (863) 734-1222
A MAGICAL NIGHT WITH TERRY WARD When: May. 04, 2019 | 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. centralfloridatix.com Terry Ward is celebrating his 28th year as a professional magician. While working at WDW, he has been able to perform his close-up and stage act for millions of people and thousands of organizations. Terry spent six of those years as the headline act at the Diamond Horseshoe Revue and Medicine Show at the Magic Kingdom. Wherever and whatever the event you can expect Terry will entertain you with the unexpected. (863) 294-7469
KENTUCKY DERBY DAY PARTY When: May. 04, 2019 | 3-8 p.m. Where: Rocking H Ranch 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. cflcc.org/derby/ Enjoy mint juleps and a buffet dinner by Frescos with traditional Derby fare. Partake in the silent auction, racing games and a hat contest for ladies and gents. Feed the horses near the barn, and view the Kentucky Derby race LIVE on a big screen. Funds support Polk County programs to help seniors, prevent homelessness and hunger.
BOB DYLAN ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC When: May. 04, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com We pay homage to music legend and icon BOB DYLAN with a special show which breaks down his back catalogue into two sets, the first half of the show of all acoustic tunes, and the second half of all electric Dylan. Acoustic Dylan will be performed by the fantastic DAVID BRIMER. Electric Dylan will be performed by THE BASEMENT BAND featuring local musicians (including Shane Lawlor, David Guest, Kevin Hodges, James Philip Cook, Paul Catala and more.) One night only. Purchase tickets online.
CAMP FIRE’S 26TH ANNUAL CAMP FIRE DERBY PARTY When: May. 04, 2019 | 3-7 p.m. Where: Lone Palm Golf Club 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland. campfirederby.com/ An evening of wonderful food and drink, fabulous auction items and of course, the 145th renewal of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” All proceeds will go to Camp Fire Sunshine Council, which provides a nurturing, constructive and fun environment for young
OVER 55 SHOW BAND CONCERT: BEAUTIFUL SPRINGTIME! When: May. 05, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven. The Over 55 Show Band will perform at the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The cost for the concert is $10. (863) 297-1050
6-12 LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS FLORIDA FIRE FROGS When: May. 06, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. www.milb.com Minor League Baseball YOGA DANCE When: May. 07, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Experience a unique approach to movement, combining the time-honored traditions of yoga, userfriendly dance, meditation in motion, breath and the energy centers of the body. Class is appropriate for all levels of fitness and physical ability. $15 members/$22 non-member. Participants should bring a yoga mat and bottled water. Participants should wear comfortable aerobic shoes or non-slip socks. (863) 734-1222 CREATIVE CRAFTS! When: May. 07, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland. Make and take a craft every first Tuesday of the month at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library! Come create and have fun!!! Ages 5-14. No registration required. NUCOR CAREER FAIR When: May. 07, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk State/Lakeland 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. Looking for motivated teammates ready to take on new challenges while building their careers with North America’s most diversified steel and steel products company. Nucor offers industry-leading pay and benefits, and has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers. Learn more and apply today at www. nucor.com/careers. No industrial experience required. PAINT W/ A PRO SESSION 1 When: May. 07, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/5131953 A guided painting session that will encourage new painters to learn a new technique.There will be two classes offered in May. Both sessions will focus on the same content. Please only register for one class. All supplies are provided and registration is required. This class is intended for ages 15 and up. Registration is required and will open on April 30th at 6pm. Seating is limited. For more info call Lisa Kolesar (863) 834-4281 Email: lisa.kolesar@lakelandgov.net LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS FLORIDA FIRE FROGS When: May. 07, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 36 -
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www.milb.com Minor League Baseball WEDNESDAY WEED WARRIORS When: May. 08, 2019 | 8:15 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Come and make a difference by removing the invasive species Caesar weed. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water and plan to spend a couple of hours (or as long as you can last) removing Caesar weed. The Nature Discovery Center doesn’t open until 9 am so please meet us behind the Nature Center. Contact Tabitha Biehl at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center: (863) 668-4673 for more information. MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON When: May. 08, 2019 | 12 p.m. Where: George Jenkins Field House 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. Florida Southern’s 6th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon to benefit The Roberts Academy featuring professional speaker, author, comedian, and former Miss North Carolina, Jeanne Robertson. Tickets are $50 per person, and all proceeds go toward The Roberts Academy. Table sponsorships are available by calling 863-680-4754. Advance registration required to attend: www.flsouthern.edu/mothers. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS FLORIDA FIRE FROGS When: May. 08, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. www.milb.com Minor League Baseball LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: May. 09, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. Monthly Food Truck Rally in Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland on the second Thursday of every month. Free Admission and Dog Friendly! FARM TO TABLE DINNER WITH CHEF AMY FREEZE “BEST OF PUBLISHED RECIPES” When: May. 09, 2019 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org This non-traditional, four-course dinner will feature Chef Amy’s recipes that appear in various magazines and cookbooks. Dinner will include a summer cocktail created for CK Mondavi and Family Wines, sweet treats published in Taste of Home Magazine, pastas from Simple & Delicious Magazine, and dessert from America’s Best Pies. $45 members/$52 non-members. Part of the Florida Food Series presented by Visit Central Florida. (863) 734-1222 HISTORY HAPPY TOUR When: May. 09, 2019 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. www.cityoflakewales.com See our changing exhibit, talk to our curator and enjoy live music, history trivia, complimentary food and drinks. Free to the public. (863) 676-1759 KIWANIS CLUB OF WINTER HAVEN CHARITY GOLF KICK OFF EVENT When: May. 09, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. winterhavenkiwanis.org havenmagazines.com
A great evening of fun, food, silent auction and live entertainment by Hunter Smith. This kick-off to our golf tournament is open to all. Tickets are $35 and available online! Your support has allowed us to serve the Children in our community for nearly 85 years!
The Alter Eagles are one-of-a-kind professional touring musicians, pooling their talents to provide the most accurate LIVE recreation of the EAGLES music possible! (863) 294-SHOW (7469) LAKELAND ART GUILD EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION When: May. 10, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Melvin Gallery 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland. Celebrate the opening of the Annual Lakeland Art Guild Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view until June 7. (863) 680-4743
HEARING LOSS CHAPTER MEETING When: May. 09, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. www.hla-lakeland.org Monthly chapter meeting of the Hearing Loss Association - Lakeland Chapter. We will often have presentations by hearing loss professionals, potlucks, holiday dinners, general chat, games, etc. The purpose of these meetings is to bring together folks who have hearing loss and want to learn more about how to better manage their hearing loss. We talk about our advocacy programs and services. Meeting are looped and captioned.
SPRING BLOCK PARTY When: May. 10, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: 710 Snively Ave., Winter Haven. www.polk-county.net Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Spring Block Party is a free community event for the whole family. Families will enjoy arts and Crafts, Games, Vendors, DJ and a bounce house. For more information, please call the Eloise Resource Center at (863) 298-4485.
BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY When: May. 09, 2019 | 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org A merging of musical giants, Beethoven V. Coldplay pairs two composer/artists that deal with universal and humanist themes in their music, and asks the musical question- would Beethoven have found meaning in the music of Coldplay? (863) 682-7553
WRIGHT AFTER DARK TOUR When: May. 10, 2019 | 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland. Florida Southern College will host Wright After Dark Tour on the 2nd Friday of each month. Experience the treasured buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright like never before. The campus is home to 13 remarkable Wright structures, including the Usonian Faculty House and iconic Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. Reservations are required. Please call (863) 680-4597.
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PRESENT CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL GREEN RIVER When: May. 09, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Listen to Green River, note for note, cut for cut.
MRENC ALBUM RELEASE PARTY When: May. 10, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com Come celebrate the new album release by MrENC (via one of California’s favorite boutique record labels, Velvet Blue Music) as he and some others of Lakeland’s finest perform music and live illustration and painting at Lakeland’s premier event space!
NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY When: May. 10, 2019 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org A national celebration, enjoy free admission to the gardens with vouchers from publicgardensday.org (863) 734-1222
BATTLE OF THE BASS TOURNAMENT When: May. 11, 2019 | 12 a.m. Where: Camp Mack River Resort 14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales. https://give.bbbstampabay.org/ge/bass2019 Presented by CenterState Bank Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters. Hosted by Tournament Director FLW Tour Pro Angler, Darrell Davis. The inaugural bass fishing tournament is an exciting new fundraiser supporting our mentoring programs for at-risk children in Polk County, and helping those kids reach their potential. Teams of 2 will register for our competitive catch & release tournament where they will participate in a day of fishing, weigh their catch, then celebrate the winners with food & drink, prizes and FUN - all while supporting a great charity! Register online or call Carla Tommie at 813-769-3650 or CarlaT@bbbstampabay.org
GIRLS INC. OF WINTER HAVEN “SHE KNOWS WHERE SHE’S GOING” LUNCHEON When: May. 10, 2019 | 12-1:30 p.m. Where: Polk State Student Center Polk State College Avenue H NE, Winter Haven. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/giowh/event/800323/ Girls Inc. of Winter Haven proudly serves over 220 girls annually. Your steadfast support provides innovative programs, one-on-one encouragement and teaches them to be strong, smart and bold. The 28th anniversary celebration luncheon will honor all past honorees and celebrate four outstanding women who are recognized as leaders and role models. Join us to celebrate: Ashley Bell Barnett — Ralph and Alice Thompson Award, Qvonda Birdsong — Virginia Snively Award, Artie Renee Pobjecky — Julie Pope Award, Anita Strang — George Jenkins Award. To purchase tickets or to register as a sponsor - and INSPIRE our girls, be STRONG, SMART & BOLD please call Peggy at Girls Inc. of Winter Haven at (863) 967-2864.
KIWANIS CLUB OF WINTER HAVEN “SERVING THE CHILDREN GOLF TOURNAMENT” When: May. 11, 2019 | 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Country Club 4200 Country Club Road S winterhavenkiwanis.org A great day of golf to support the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven! Our 22nd Annual Serving the Children Golf Tournament will be held at the beautiful Country Club of Winter Haven.
LAKE ASHTON SERIES — THE ALTER EAGLES When: May. 10, 2019 | 5 p.m. or 8 p.m. Where: Lake Ashton Clubhouse 4140 Ashton Club Dr., Lake Wales. www.theatrewinterhaven.com 36
DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: May. 11, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). FORTRESS FITNESS When: May. 11, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: Fort Blount Park W Davidson St., Bartow. On the corner of Main and Broadway, Jennie Walker will lead a boot camp workout. Bring a towel. Free fun exercise for the whole family! MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE When: May. 11, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lake Morton, Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Mayfairebythelake.org One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list as number 20 in 2016. LAKE WALES FARMER’S MARKET When: May. 11, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave. lwmainstreet.com/farmers-market The Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market creates a sense of place, a feeling of belonging, and the promise of a brighter future. The Lake Wales Downtown Farmer’s Market offers everything from fresh eggs to citrus trees, from honey to handmade soaps, hot sauce and so much more! FESTIVAL OF CULTURES When: May. 11, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 5109 Allegheny Rd, Kissimmee. Celebrate different cultures living in Polk County at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Festival of Cultures. This free family event will feature information vendors, live music, food vendors and a kid zone. For more information, please call (863) 298-7898 BIG ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: May. 11, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: BBBS Office, 1231 Orange St., Lakeland. https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Let’s clear a path to a child’s biggest possible future. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids. MOTHER’S DAY PAINT AROUND When: May. 11, 2019 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 660 Pope Ave., Winter Haven. An afternoon of painting and light refreshments. RSVP required, please call (863) 291-5656 $15 1ST INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FOOD & FUN DAY When: May. 11, 2019 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 656 Ave L NW, Winter Haven.
Enjoy Italian, Trinidadian, Guyanese, Polish/ Hungarian, Asian food & more. Balloons, jump house & a cookie booth for those of you with a sweet tooth. Music by DJ Babe--G. Come on down and enjoy the music with some great food! SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: May. 11, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE SATURDAY NIGHT When: May. 11, 2019 | 5:30-11 p.m. Where: Lake Morton, Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Mayfairebythelake.org. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a FREE concert and fireworks show on the shores of Lake Mirror at the Frances Langford Promenade, just two blocks north of Lake Morton. This event includes fireworks (9 PM) and the MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire 5K Race. Food and beverage vendors will be available on site. LES DUDEK ACOUSTIC SHOW When: May. 11, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.gpderrydown.com Recording artist, Les Dudek, is known in the music world as a Guitar Legend whose contributions have influenced the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Les Dudek is a real American treasure that is recognized and admired by his peers as a genuine talent, a masterful musician and revered as a Guitar Legend to audiophiles and guitar aficionados. www.lesdudek.com LAKELAND TARPONS VS SARASOTA BIGCATS When: May. 11, 2019 | 7:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street rpfundingcenter.com The Lakeland Tarpons are a professional indoor football team based in Lakeland. MOTHER’S DAY When: May. 12, 2019 MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE When: May. 12, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lake Morton, Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Mayfairebythelake.org One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list as number 20 in 2016.
13-19 ANNUAL LAKELAND ART GUILD EXHIBITION When: May. 13, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Melvin Gallery, 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, www.flsouthern.edu For over thirty years, the Melvin and Burks Galleries have partnered with the Lakeland Art Guild to host their annual spring exhibition. Founded in 1952, the Lakeland Art Guild is the oldest local community arts organization in Polk County. On view until June 7. (863) 680-4111 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP BREAKFAST When: May. 14, 2019 | 7-9 a.m. Where: Lake Mirror Theater 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. business.lakelandchamber.com
This annual event offers investors and guests the opportunity to hear first-hand from our Polk legislative delegation how the most recent legislative session impacts our business community. Attendees with questions for the Delegation should submit their questions online. This popular event averages more than 300 attendees including many local business and civic leaders. Doors open and breakfast available at 7:00 am, program begins at 7:30 am (863) 688-8551. Register online.
bag. This public sale is sponsored and run by the all-volunteer not-for-profit Friends of the Haines City Public Library, Inc. Friends will be happy to sign up new members at the book sale. GIRLS INC. “SHE KNOWS” AWARDS LUNCHEON When: May. 16, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. girlsinclakeland.com Join us as we celebrate the mission of Girls Inc. and honor exceptional women who serve as positive role models for young women as evidenced by their personal and professional accomplishments and community spirit. Purchase tickets online.
BEEKEEPING BASICS When: May. 14, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Homeland Heritage Park 249 Church Ave., Homeland. Join local apiarist Lloyd Hamm in this free, one day class to learn about the basics of caring for a bee colony. No materials needed. Light refreshments will be served. Home school groups are welcomed!Pre-registration is encouraged. To register, please e-mail YaraLugo@ polk-county.net
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER MEETING When: May. 16, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland 175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. www.hla-lakeland.org Enjoy frequent guest speakers who cover various hearing-related topics. Some meetings are group discussions, potlucks, etc. Our goal is to help members and our community to better manage hearing loss. Meeting room is looped and captioned, so everyone can hear and participate. Small membership fee, but visitors are free. If you have questions, call (863) 853-3130.
JOB NEWS LAKELAND JOB FAIR When: May. 14, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. https://bit.ly/2GglWDg With hundreds of available jobs across multiple industries, the Job Fair is one hiring event you won’t want to miss. Pre-register now to attend. We’ll send you a reminder email prior to the hiring event. Be sure to dress professionally and bring copies of your updated resume or work history with you. Free parking and admission!
PAINTED SIGN WORKSHOP When: May. 16, 2019 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag 224 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. scoutandtag.com No special artistic skills necessary for our painted sign workshops. All projects are for beginners. New Easter and Spring Signs are now available. Simply, go to the website, select Register, select a Date, select a sign and then check out! It’s that easy. We will have all your supplies ready when you arrive!
LAKE WALES AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MONTHLY MEETING When: May. 14, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Ouellette Law Firm 151 E Central Ave, Lake Wales. polkdemocrats.org Meet with your Democratic friends and discuss what we can do to move our community, our state and our nation forward.Contact: Becky Wynkoop (863) 289-5030 beckywynkoop@comcast.net
HOMESCHOOL FINE ARTS CONCERT When: May. 16, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center-Updike Hall 1099 State Road 60 E., Lake Wales. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org/ With over 100 students enrolled in performing arts classes at the Lake Wales Arts Center this semester, the Lake Wales Arts Council will be showcasing their hard work and talent with a FREE concert in Updike Hall. The concert will feature performances in group choir, elementary music and instrumental ensemble from the students participating in the Home-School Fine Arts and After School Fine Arts Programs.
WEDNESDAY WEED WARRIORS When: May. 15, 2019 | 8:15 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Come and make a difference by removing the invasive species Caesar weed. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water and plan to spend a couple of hours (or as long as you can last) removing Caesar weed. The Nature Discovery Center doesn’t open until 9 am so please meet us behind the Nature Center. Contact Tabitha Biehl at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center: (863) 668-4673 for more information.
CREATIVE YOGA WITH MICHELLE PUGH When: May. 17, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Dedicated yoga practitioner Michelle Pugh will guide you through an hour long hatha-based class that will end with a meditation focused on the current exhibition. Classes are a community format so that all ages, sizes, and levels of experience will feel comfortable. Practice will vary to increase diversity in your practice. Modifications are always offered.Please arrive early as space is limited and bring your own mat and blanket if possible.Cost: $10 Non-members / $5 MembersIf you have any questions, please call Membership Manager, Diana Smith, at (863) 688-7743 x 249.
RED TENT WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS When: May. 15, 2019 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Catapult Lakeland 331 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. redtentinitiative.org Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a wellness meet up, free and open to all. Donations to Red Tent and/or tips to the featured guest/s will be accepted. Coming up..May 15: Art Workshop/Chelsea Young BOOK SALE When: May. 16, 2019 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City. A large selection of many genres of hardcover and paperback books are available for one dollar a
WOMEN, WILDERNESS, & FAITH INTO THE LIGHT‚ 2019 WOMEN’S RETREAT When: May. 17 - 19, 2019 Where: Camp Mack River Resort 14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales. centralfloridatix.com Resort style accommodations, retreat opening and Welcome will begin at 7:30pm Friday night, dinner will begin at 6:00pm. GUEST SPEAKERS: Sara Michaels, Arlene Berry, Lora Donley, Jane Waters and More. The schedule will be provided at registration — remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.We will have several opportunities for you to enjoy the weekend that will include art, outdoor activities, and relaxation. You may want to bring mosquito repellent — this is FLORiDA! HAIRSPRAY, JR. When: May. 17-19, 2019 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com Fun for everyone! With a catchy score and “over the top” characters, this musical will keep you bouncing in your seat from beginning to end! (863) 294-SHOW (7469) LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS. DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS When: May. 17, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. www.milb.com Minor League Baseball “TALES FROM THE ORLANDO FRINGE” When: May. 17, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. roguestage.com Rogue Stage and LKLD Live present “Tales from the Orlando Fringe.” Two nights of award winning story telling from some the world’s best performers and fixtures of the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival. May 17th - Martin Dockery in “You Belong Here” and Timothy Mooney in “Breakneck Julius Caesar.” May 23rd - Erika Kate MacDonald in “Evacuated!” and Paul Strickland in “90 Lies an Hour.” $15 VETERANS PROJECT: WHEN THE WIND STOPS When: May. 17 & 18, 2019 | 8-10 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. centralfloridatix.com A new play based upon the remembrances and recollections of the veterans of Polk County, Florida and other found text collected and curated by Christopher Eubanks, Darian Henne, and Katrina Ploof. WHEN THE WINDS STOPS is a new play created for Theatre Winter Haven’s The Veterans Project. In the fall and winter of 2016/17 three writers conducted interviews with members of the Polk County Veteran’s Community. Citizens of Polk County who have served their country in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan contributed over 100 hours of recorded stories. This new play features an ensemble that includes four local U.S. Veterans making their debut on the Theatre Winter Haven stage. 2019 FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL 5K When: May. 18, 2019 | 6 a.m. Where: Lakeland Family YMCA 3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland. https://register.chronotrack.com/r/46228 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 -
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You are going to be a part of a fun, family event showing support for local law enforcement and raising funds for the Lakeland Police Foundation. Also special this year, This year, a portion of the proceeds from the race will be used to support the Retired Police K-9 Care Program. The purpose of the Retired K-9 Care Program is to provide wellness/medical services, through participating veterinarians, for retired LPD K-9s at no cost to the current owner for the remainder of the retired K-9’s life. The race also falls on Armed Forces Day and we will be honoring those who have served and continue to serve our great country in the military as well. The chip-timed race will take place on beautiful Three Parks trail in Lakeland, FL beginning at 7:00AM. Participants will meet at the YMCA. Every participant will receive a beautiful finisher medal, race shirt and race bag that honors both fallen officers and our law enforcement K9 partners. DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: May. 18, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). HEARTMATH THE RESILIENCE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM When: May. 18, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org The HeartMath® approach to personal resilience is an evidence-based program that will provide you with the tools you need to maintain your energy levels, tap into your intuition & create heart to heart connections. (NCBTMB approved for 6 CEU credits for massage therapists). $125 members/$132 non-members. (863) 734-1222 Purchase tickets online. BEND & BREW When: May. 18, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: The Florida Brewery Co. 202 Gandy Rd., Auburndale. floridabrewery.com 9am-10am Acro Yoga class & 10:30am-12pm Beer Pairing. **Proceeds benefit P2P Counseling Charities. Tickets in advance $25 Door $30 BOOK STORE 1/2 PRICE SALE When: May. 18, 2019 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Store 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month. MOTHER DAUGHTER PICNIC When: May. 18, 2019 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 1 230 Southern Ave, Lakeland. Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Mother Daughter Picnic is a free community event for moms and daughters. This Alice and Wonderland-themed picnic will feature lunch (first come, first served), arts & crafts, games, bounce house and vendors. For more information, please call the Wabash Community Center at (863) 284-4223.
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ART LAB When: May. 18, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and accessible, hands-on learning experience for all ages. Labs are led by professional artists or art educators who guide participants in creating their own artwork. Using an array of mediums and techniques, the project will relate to an exhibition on display in the Museum. Registration will open May 6.
SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW When: May. 18, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: The Bike Shop 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Free to Attend! FREE YES! Bring your bike to the bike shop of Winter Haven and join us on a Slow Roll through downtown Winter Haven. Mid-roll we will stop to take in the world famous Cypress Gardens Ski Team. After a little skiing action we will roll back to Grove Roots where we will drink with friends, appreciate our town, the roll, our friends, the freeness. More info on FB @slowrollskishow LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS. DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS When: May. 18, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. www.milb.com Minor League Baseball
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: May. 18, 2019 | 11 a.m. Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow. www.polk-county.net Join us for an architectural tour of the History Center and learn about neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. The architectural tour is at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. (863) 534-4381
VET VOICES: BREAKFAST IN BAGHDAD When: May. 18 & 19, 2019 Where: TheatreWorks Florida 8 W Palmetto Street, Davenport. TheatreWorksFL.org TheatreWorks Florida presents the final 2019 National Endowment for the Arts presentation of Vet Voices: Breakfast in Baghdad. This final presentation with the incredible cast of Central FL military veterans has been one year in the making and is presented in 2 acts.The presentation is entirely written by the military veteran participants and includes material about their real lives, inner stories and heroic experiences.The presentation is FREE and open to the public. Dates and Times:Sat May 18 at 7:30PM and Sun May 19 at 2:30PM. Free reserved seating is required. Donations for Vet Voices will be accepted at the door. Concessions, a 50-50 raffle and a free gift basket drawing will be available during intermission. To reserve free seats, visit TWF’s website: TheatreWorksFL.org
ARMED FORCES DAY CONCERTS When: May. 18, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org A musical salute of gratitude. Free admission offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. (863) 734-1222. COOKIE DECORATING CLASS WITH J’AIME CAKES, LLC When: May. 18, 2019 | 1-3 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag 1214 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. www.scoutandtag.com This advanced class will teach you how to make 3D flowers, add borders to your designs, and how to do a personalized monogram. This class will focus on a Floral/Spring theme, perfect for springtime! Included in this course will be one dozen baked cookies, royal icing in a variety of colors, tools for use during the class, recipes, and a box for transport home. Register online.
FLORIDA WEDDING & BRIDAL EXPO When: May. 19, 2019 | 1-5 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. www.flwbridalexpo.com Central Florida’s Largest Bridal Expo! Join us and meet the finest wedding vendors in the industry! The Florida Wedding & Bridal Expo has one of the most premier wedding fashion shows in the county. Our fashion show is one of our most popular events at the bridal expo. We offering discount admission to brides who register online for a limited time use promocode VIPBRIDE to receive half off your admission ticket. First 250 brides will receive a goody bag! Online ticket sales ends on 5/18/2019. Tickets will be available for $10 per person at the door, children under 12 are free. Free parking to all who attend. For questions and vendor information please email: minnieh@flwbridalexpo.com or call (863) 409-0164
ULTIMATE IMPROV When: May. 18, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. Live and unscripted! Sharpen your wit and think on your feet. Invent characters, create scenes, twist the plot, laugh ‘til you scream. All tweens and teens are welcome. Ages 10-17. LAKELAND TARPONS VS GULF COAST FIRE When: May. 18, 2019 | 4:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com The Lakeland Tarpons are a professional indoor football team based in Lakeland.
THE FLORIDA BRASS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS When: May. 19, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: Winners Circle Sports Bar & Grill 4215 S Florida Ave., Lakeland. One night only!! This event will take place outside, on the patio at 5pm. Be sure to grab a seat early and prepare yourself for the incredible power of a 50+ member Drum & Bugle Corps. The Florida Brass is a non-profit organization with members ranging in age from their 30’s to early 90’s. Nearly all members have, at one time, competed in some of the World’s largest Drum & Bugle Corps marching competitions; dating back to the 1940’s. The event is FREE, with a % of the
CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI TEAM When: May. 18, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Par 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven. www.cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com Free show! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions available for purchase.
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restaurant & bar sales (of those who attend to see us perform) donated to the corps non-profit. Be sure to grab a ticket from us upon arrival, so they know you are here to see us!
20-26 FOOD TRUCK MONDAYS When: May. 20, 2019 | 5-9 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales. Come join us and have dinner & dessert from the best South Florida gourmet food trucks! Every meal is freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite lawn chair - sit back and relax - enjoy gourmet food!! ImpactKidsZone by Impact Church. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS. PALM BEACH CARDINALS When: May. 20, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. www.milb.com Minor League Baseball CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: May. 21, 2019 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Side Street Studios, Inc. 110 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. www.alz.org/crf Support group is for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Tribute Tuesday: James Taylor When: May. 21, 2019 | 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com Join us for a Musical Tribute to James Taylor! (863) 294-SHOW (7469) NUCOR CAREER FAIR When: May. 21, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk State College, Advanced Technology Center 310 Technology Dr. Room 1104, Bartow. We are looking for motivated teammates ready to take on new challenges while building their careers with North America’s most diversified steel and steel products company. Nucor offers industry-leading pay and benefits, and has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers. Learn more and apply today at www.nucor.com/careers. No industrial experience required. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS. PALM BEACH CARDINALS When: May. 21, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. http://www.milb.com Minor League Baseball WEDNESDAY WEED WARRIORS When: May. 22, 2019 | 8:15 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Come and make a difference by removing the invasive species Caesar weed. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water and plan to spend a couple of hours (or as long as you can last) removing Caesar weed. The Nature Discovery Center doesn’t open until 9 am so please meet us behind the Nature Center. Contact Tabitha Biehl at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center: (863) 668-4673 for more information.
MOONLIGHT MARKET When: May. 22, 2019 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. Coming in from all over Central Florida, vendors set up shop just for you from 7-9pm! Items range from handmade soy candles, unique stained glass, to honey, avocados, and freshly baked bread. Check our website to see which food truck we’ll have out! Swing on by, shop, sip & eat local! LUNCH & LEARN: GROWING HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS When: May. 24, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Lakeland Electric 501 E Lemon St., Lakeland. Limited on yard space or just looking to add some plants to enjoy indoors? Learn how to care for your houseplants from the best lighting to tips on watering, fertilizing and more. This is a free lunch and learn workshop and lunch is provided. Workshop is presented by the City of Lakeland Water Utilities and the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. Go to https://sfyl. ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ for more information. If you have any questions, please contact us at (863) 519-1041 or j.schelb@ufl.edu. DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: May. 25, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). LAKE WALES FARMER’S MARKET When: May. 25, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave. lwmainstreet.com/farmers-market The Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market creates a sense of place, a feeling of belonging, and the promise of a brighter future. The Lake Wales Downtown Farmer’s Market offers everything from fresh eggs to citrus trees, from honey to handmade soaps, hot sauce and so much more!
SCIENCE SATURDAYS When: May. 25, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. explorationsv.com The last Saturday of every month is all about science and the crazy things it explains. Join the Play Masters in discovering science concepts and testing theory. (863) 687-3869
27-31 MEMORIAL DAY When: May. 27, 2019 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY When: May. 27, 2019 | 9-10 a.m. Where: Railroad Park 502 E Main St, Haines City. hainescity.com We would like to invite all branches of active and retired military, as well as their families and the general public to our Memorial Day Ceremony. This event is held at our Military Court of Honor, at Railroad Park in Downtown to remember those who served. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. (863) 421-3700
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: May. 25, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. LAKE WALES CAR SHOW When: May. 25, 2019 | 4-7 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave. lwmainstreet.com/car-show
MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTS When: May. 27, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org A musical salute of gratitude. Free admission offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. (863) 734-1222
THE ART OF FILM: BURDEN OF DREAMS When: May. 25, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org The Art of Film presents a forum for appreciating movies as an art form. With audience Q&A and talkback sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages.Director: Les Blank. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Introduction and Screening at 6:30 pm. The Art of Film is free to attend. Cash bar available. Registration not necessary but appreciated.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: May. 28, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: BBBS Polk Office 1231 E. Orange Street, Lakeland. https://bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Let’s clear a path to a child’s biggest possible future.The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.
JOHN MCEUEN When: May. 25, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.gpderrydown.com Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Founding member John McEuen & The String Wizards presents “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” An amazing multimedia show about the history of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band along with lots of favorite music and stories about the Circle Album. (863) 295-9422
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/ RIDGE When: May. 28, 2019 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: T he R-place Eatery Restaurant 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City. 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
CELTIC CONUNDRUM When: May. 25, 2019 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland. www.swanbrewing.com Celtic Fusion music, food truck and awesome beer!
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4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Come and make a difference by removing the invasive species Caesar weed. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water and plan to spend a couple of hours (or as long as you can last) removing Caesar weed. The Nature Discovery Center doesn’t open until 9 am so please meet us behind the Nature Center. Contact Tabitha Biehl at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center: (863) 668-4673 for more information. COOKIE DECORATING CLASS WITH J’AIME CAKES, LLC When: May. 30, 2019 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag 1214 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. www.scoutandtag.com This beginner’s class will teach you how to make royal icing, the basic technique of “flooding” a cookie and how to incorporate beautiful designs into the icing. This class will focus on an Floral/Spring theme, perfect for the holidays! Included in this course will be one dozen baked cookies, royal icing in a variety of colors, tools for use during the class, recipes, and a box for transport home. Register online. ABSOLUTE QUEEN THE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE When: May. 30, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Experience the hyper-realistic sights and sounds of what a Queen concert was like in the early 1980s, filled with all the many hits, incredible vocals, stories about Queen and the songs, costume changes, and high energy sing along songs that will lift you off your seat! Absolute Queen is an amazing realistic Queen show that replicates the songs and effects and music note for note live. BREW HUB’S NIGHT MARKET When: May. 31, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Brew Hub 3900 Frontage Rd S,, Lakeland. Features a rotating lineup of artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, wood-work, gifts and so much more! This is a family-friendly event. Enjoy your favorite beer, food, and shop under the stars! Check out our rotating food truck schedule to see what food will be offered, and we’ll typically have live music! LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS FORT MYERS MIRACLE When: May. 31, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. www.milb.com Minor League Baseball
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Everything is Awesome! Where are you going on your summer vacation? If your answer isn’t Bricksburg, then you need to change plans! No passports or airfare needed for those of us in Polk County! Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and LEGO®, the newest expansion features three new rides and numerous attractions, all inspired by the characters and themes of the worldwide blockbuster THE LEGO® MOVIE™ and the exciting big-screen animated adventure sequel THE LEGO® MOVIE™ 2: The Second Part. THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD marks the largest expansion in LEGOLAND Florida Resort history. The creative masterminds from Merlin Magic Making, the global creative and delivery division of parent company Merlin Entertainments Group, re-created downtown Bricksburg with its lovable characters, creative eating spaces and authentic cityscape where guests can experience Emmet’s Super Suite and many other surprises! “As we continue to grow our kids business, we are thrilled to partner with LEGOLAND Florida Resort, a leader in kids and family entertainment, to bring THE LEGO MOVIE franchise to life like never before,” said Peter van Roden, SVP, Global Themed Entertainment for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “This highly-themed, colorful land is faithfully inspired by the characters, adventures and landmarks made popular in THE LEGO MOVIE films, and we are proud to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to our fans.” Not only will guests feel like life-size LEGO minifigures in the heavily-immersive land, but they’ll also be able to enjoy some of the world’s most-advanced ride technology. “THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD is a game changer for LEGOLAND Florida Resort,” said Keith Carr, project director of Merlin Magic Making. “The immersion and theming that we’ve incorporated into the area is unlike anything we’ve ever done. Our guests will have so much fun on all three rides, but the land’s marquee ride, THE LEGO MOVIE Masters of Flight encompasses the only 180-degree turn on a flying theater in the world.” THE LEGO MOVIE Masters of Flight takes guests on a suspended ride aboard Emmet’s Triple Decker Couch surrounded by a full-dome virtual screen, giving the
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sensational feeling of flying through a world created completely from LEGO® bricks. Unikitty’s Disco Drop takes guests through a rainbowfilled journey based on Unikitty and her many moods. Once on the ride, guests will swoop to the tiptop of Cloud Cuckoo Land, then drop, spin and bounce back down to earth in sync with Unikitty’s wide range of emotions, creating a thrilling and frenzied experience. At Battle of Bricksburg, the only water ride at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, riders are challenged to stop DUPLO aliens from invading and stealing LEGO bricks by spraying water at targets from their boats. The riders aren’t the only ones who can enjoy playing in the water, outside of the ride will be water cannons for guests to spray and help the riders save the day. Guests can also climb, slide and explore a space-themed playground structure inspired by Benny’s spaceship. Once you’ve worked up an appetite stopping aliens, riding on flying couches, climbing on spaceships, you can eat everyone’s favorite food, tacos! In Bricksburg, it’s “Taco Tuesday Everyday!” Refuel at the restaurant where every day is a fiesta! Tasty tacos inspired by THE LEGO MOVIE characters, sweet treats and cold refreshments come together to build a meal sure to satisfy any hunger.
To continue the fun beyond the Park, guests can enjoy the ultimate vacation (or slumber party) just steps away at LEGOLAND® Hotel in the new THE LEGO MOVIE themed rooms. Designed with familiar scenery and beloved characters from the movie, no detail is left untouched. Adults can relax in their own room inspired by Emmet’s apartment, while kids dream of spaceship adventures in a separate children’s room themed after Benny’s Spaceship. Also available on specific event dates, guests can purchase an “Access to Awesome” pass which provides early theme park admission to experience THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD attractions prior to park opening (8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.). LEGOLAND Hotel is a five-story, 152-room Hotel which immerses guests into a creative LEGO world designed to bring children’s imaginations to life. It is located just 130 “kid steps” from the main entrance of LEGOLAND Florida. LEGOLAND Beach Retreat combines the fun of surf, sand and sun with the creativity of LEGO bricks and offers lakeside views from nearly every room. The villagestyle, lakefront resort features 83 single-story beach bungalows, offering 166 separate accommodations that sleep up to five. In spring 2020 LEGOLAND Florida Resort will open its third accommodation, Pirate Island, located adjacent to LEGOLAND Hotel.
Snap selfies with the stars of THE LEGO MOVIE films inside Emmet’s Super Suite or shop at The Awesome Shop! Guests will discover exclusive THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD gear and LEGO sets inside the retail store where everything is awesome!
“Insider Tip” from Shawn Mikus, Head of Public Relations: “Even though we are the park built for kids, parents and older kids can have just as much fun. With over 50 rides, shows and attractions, and multiple beer options throughout the park for adults 21+, there’s fun for everyone at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!”
THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD will also feature expansive LEGO models made out of nearly 300 thousand LEGO bricks combined. These exclusive new LEGO models will make for picture perfect backdrops. The largest model, the iconic crane from the movie posters, will provide a grand entrance and transport guests to Bricksburg.
Buy your tickets now and be among the first to experience THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD www.legoland.com/florida/.
“We couldn’t be more excited to officially open THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD,” said Rex Jackson, general manager of LEGOLAND Florida Resort. “THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD is a key piece to our expansion and growth as we further cement ourselves as a multi-day destination.”
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307 COUNTRY WORLD DR...............DAVENPORT...........3/11/2019..........$259,000 196 TAFT DR......................................DAVENPORT.......... 3/12/2019..........$269,200 152 BAY LEAF LN...............................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019...........$277,500 733 SUNRIDGE WOODS BLVD..........DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019..........$289,500 196 MONTORO LN............................DAVENPORT........... 3/6/2019.......... $297,300 1549 CLUBHOUSE BLVD...................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019......... $306,900 231 TOMELLOSO WAY......................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019............$311,700 2099 SHERBROOK AVE....................DAVENPORT........... 3/5/2019..........$339,000 3058 BROOK STONE TER.................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019......... $349,800 3077 BROOK STONE TER.................DAVENPORT........... 3/4/2019......... $356,800 1328 OAKCREST CT..........................DAVENPORT..........3/14/2019......... $365,000 336 TOMELLOSO WAY.....................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019...........$367,700 1033 HAMILTON CT..........................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019......... $368,300 5549 MISTY OAK CIR........................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019......... $402,900 5556 MISTY OAK CIR........................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019......... $405,300 5564 MISTY OAK CIR........................DAVENPORT........... 3/5/2019..........$436,200 121 MADISON CIR..............................DAVENPORT..........3/14/2019..........$160,000 467 ARBOR LAKES DR......................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019..........$203,500 128 IMPERIAL OAK CT......................DAVENPORT........... 3/6/2019......... $204,000 303 KNIGHTSBRIDGE CIR................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019........... $211,000 243 VIA DEL SOL DR.........................DAVENPORT........... 3/4/2019.......... $213,000 247 OAK CHASE PL...........................DAVENPORT........... 3/4/2019..........$229,000 320 TANGLEWOOD DR....................DAVENPORT........... 3/4/2019..........$232,000 3338 SONDER DR.............................DAVENPORT.......... 3/12/2019......... $238,000 3322 SONDER DR.............................DAVENPORT.......... 3/13/2019......... $240,000 5617 MANDARIN CT..........................DAVENPORT........... 3/2/2019......... $240,000 344 LAKE SHORE PKWY...................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019......... $250,000 109 ESSEX PL....................................DAVENPORT........... 3/4/2019..........$255,000 3028 SERENDIPITY WAY..................DAVENPORT.......... 3/15/2019..........$255,000 3317 SONDER DR..............................DAVENPORT.......... 3/15/2019..........$255,000 3047 SERENDIPITY WAY...................DAVENPORT..........3/14/2019..........$270,000 1247 YORKSHIRE CT.........................DAVENPORT.......... 3/12/2019..........$285,500 135 CAPTIVA DR................................DAVENPORT............3/7/2019......... $343,000 455 TIVOLI PARK DR........................DAVENPORT.......... 3/15/2019..........$104,900 521 COCONUT PALM WAY................DAVENPORT..........3/14/2019...........$110,000 113 JACKSON PARK AVE....................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019.......... $120,000 3419 CALABRIA AVE.........................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019...........$123,500 712 WASHINGTON PALM LOOP........DAVENPORT........... 3/4/2019..........$140,000 458 CHELSEA DR..............................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019.......... $145,000 929 ORISTA DR.................................DAVENPORT........... 3/9/2019......... $205,000 512 CANNA DR..................................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019.......... $215,000 243 BACOPA PASS............................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019...........$221,000 163 PENRITH ST................................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019......... $230,000 348 HOLLY BERRY DR......................DAVENPORT...........3/11/2019..........$235,000 504 MCFEE DR..................................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019......... $250,000 685 OGELTHORPE DR......................DAVENPORT...........3/11/2019......... $250,000 128 GROSVENOR LOOP....................DAVENPORT........... 3/6/2019..........$255,000 321 HOLLY BERRY DR........................DAVENPORT.......... 3/13/2019..........$270,800 200 KENSINGTON DR.......................DAVENPORT........... 3/8/2019..........$275,000 523 BIRKDALE ST..............................DAVENPORT...........3/11/2019......... $280,000 537 GLEN EAGLES CIR......................DAVENPORT........... 3/5/2019......... $285,000 222 NOTTINGHAM WAY...................DAVENPORT.......... 3/15/2019..........$295,000 529 OGELTHORPE DR.......................DAVENPORT............ 3/1/2019.......... $347,800 105 BELLA VERANO WAY..................DAVENPORT.......... 3/15/2019........$1,013,400
2655 SMITH RD................................ HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019..........$100,000 5014 HEMINGWAY CIR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019.......... $102,000 2499 ST AUGUSTINE BLVD.............. HAINES CITY...........3/11/2019........... $121,900 3011 PATTERSON GROVES DR......... HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019...........$145,700 113 COVENTRY LN............................ HAINES CITY.......... 3/15/2019.......... $150,000 66 NOTTINGHAM WAY.................... HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019...........$167,400 821 WOODLARK DR........................ HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019.......... $168,200 2972 KOKOMO LOOP...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/5/2019.......... $175,000 135 WINCHESTER LN....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/5/2019..........$180,000 2997 KOKOMO LOOP...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/4/2019...........$181,000 1507 GULF VUE DR.......................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $185,000 938 HAMILTON CIR......................... HAINES CITY..........3/14/2019.......... $193,000 377 TANAGER ST............................. HAINES CITY.......... 3/13/2019..........$194,000 359 EAGLECREST DR....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $200,000 3026 BARBADOS LN........................ HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $205,000 665 MEADOW POINTE DR............... HAINES CITY.......... 3/15/2019..........$205,300 629 ASTOR DR................................. HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019......... $208,500 356 ROOKS LOOP........................... HAINES CITY........... 3/4/2019.......... $210,900 1181 WOODLARK DR........................ HAINES CITY..........3/14/2019.......... $212,000 3113 SANDY CIR................................ HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019.......... $215,000 282 HIDDEN LAKE LOOP................. HAINES CITY............3/7/2019.......... $216,000 438 PENTAS LN................................ HAINES CITY........... 3/5/2019........... $217,500 308 ROOKS LOOP........................... HAINES CITY........... 3/5/2019...........$219,900 7009 SUNBURST ST........................ HAINES CITY..........3/14/2019......... $220,000 904 FIELDSTONE WAY..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/4/2019......... $220,000 626 ASTOR DR................................. HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019...........$221,000 623 ASTOR DR................................. HAINES CITY.......... 3/15/2019.......... $222,500 649 MEADOW POINTE DR.............. HAINES CITY...........3/11/2019..........$225,400 3091 SANDERLING ST...................... HAINES CITY.......... 3/15/2019......... $230,000 648 MEADOW POINTE DR.............. HAINES CITY...........3/11/2019...........$231,600 763 MEADOW POINTE DR............... HAINES CITY.......... 3/13/2019..........$235,600 776 MEADOW POINTE DR............... HAINES CITY.......... 3/15/2019......... $240,900 1132 MARINER CAY DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/5/2019......... $245,000 2411 SANDERLING ST....................... HAINES CITY............ 3/1/2019..........$245,500 145 MILESTONE DR.......................... HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $263,000 1213 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1214 FOREST HILLS DR.................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1216 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1217 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1217 MARGARET AVE....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1220 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1221 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1221 MARGARET AVE....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1222 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1224 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1225 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1225 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1226 FOREST HILLS DR.................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 1229 FOREST HILLS DR.................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019.......... $315,000 381 TANAGER ST.............................. HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 449 PENTAS LN............................... HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 473 PENTAS LN................................ HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 662 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 669 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 673 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 678 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 725 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019......... $320,000 1213 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1214 FOREST HILLS DR.................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1216 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1217 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1217 MARGARET AVE....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000
HAINES CITY
337 BIRCH WAY............................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019............ $51,000 388 ROOKS LOOP........................... HAINES CITY...........3/11/2019............$53,000 2649 WATSON LN............................ HAINES CITY..........3/18/2019............$55,000 1700 PATTERSON RD....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/8/2019............$69,900 708 5TH ST...................................... HAINES CITY............ 3/1/2019........... $80,000 198 PALM VIEW CT 3458/9.............. HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019........... $85,000 265 NEWCASTLE BLVD.................... HAINES CITY............ 3/1/2019............ $87,500
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1220 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1221 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1221 MARGARET AVE....................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1222 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY............3/7/2019......... $385,000 1224 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1225 FOREST HILLS DR..................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1225 MARGARET AVE...................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1226 FOREST HILLS DR.................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 1229 FOREST HILLS DR.................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019......... $385,000 207 AIDANS LDG............................. HAINES CITY.......... 3/13/2019......... $406,500 25 22ND ST....................................... HAINES CITY.......... 3/12/2019......$2,000,000 2119 NAVEL CIR A B.......................... HAINES CITY........... 3/6/2019........... $50,000 1008 RONLIN ST.............................. HAINES CITY.......... 3/15/2019.......... $183,000 622 COPELAND DR.......................... HAINES CITY............3/7/2019......... $240,000
4121 EL DORADO DR.........................LAKE WALES.......... 3/12/2019........... $112,000 4330 PARK AVE................................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019.......... $149,000 960 OLD CUTLER RD.......................LAKE WALES........... 3/6/2019.......... $153,000 1152 HIGHLAND PARK.......................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019......... $205,000
LAKELAND
3031 MIMOSA WAY............................. LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019............$62,500 526 GRANBY ST.................................. LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019............. $67,100 707 E CRAWFORD ST.......................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019........... $80,000 2224 CRYSTAL LAKE DR..................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019............ $81,000 1836 N CRYSTAL LAKE DR APT 49...... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019............ $81,900 2224 CROSBY ST................................. LAKELAND..........3/14/2019.............$88,714 2523 BROADWAY................................ LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019........... $90,000 1610 REYNOLDS RD LOT 320.............. LAKELAND..........3/14/2019........... $92,000 919 CLEARVIEW AVE.......................... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019........... $95,000 408 HOWARD AVE............................. LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019........... $99,000 2224 CROSBY ST................................. LAKELAND..........3/14/2019..........$104,900 1413 E FERN RD................................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $120,000 1145 WATERSEDGE DR........................ LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019.......... $123,000 1635 HUNTINGTON ST....................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019.......... $124,000 1625 SHORE ACRES DR....................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $124,900 217 LONGFELLOW BLVD..................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $136,000 1640 MOCKINGBIRD LN..................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $145,000 1426 LONG ST..................................... LAKELAND...........3/11/2019...........$147,000 2302 OLNEY RD.................................. LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019.......... $150,900 2416 CRYSTAL LAKE DR...................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $153,000 2311 WEBER ST.................................... LAKELAND..........3/14/2019.......... $159,000 1513 E ELM RD..................................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $185,000 230 LAKE PARKER AVE....................... LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019......... $284,000 810 MISSISSIPPI AVE........................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $320,000 3119 HWY 92....................................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019..........$339,000 2965 NEW TAMPA HWY..................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019..........$745,000 8024 W RIDGEGLEN CIR.................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019........... $114,500 2603 SEA OATS CIR............................ LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019........... $50,000 1156 OLD SOUTH DR........................... LAKELAND..........3/14/2019........... $60,000 432 CAMEO DR................................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019........... $70,000 1920 EDGEWOOD DR L8.................... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019........... $84,000 3539 AMITY AVE................................. LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019........... $90,000 2917 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BLVD....... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019........... $95,000 625 HINTON CRES.............................. LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019............$117,000 2203 NEW JERSEY RD......................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019........... $121,000 3119 S POLK AVE................................. LAKELAND..........3/19/2019...........$125,500 1640 TANGERINE ST........................... LAKELAND......... 3/26/2019.......... $138,000 407 FLAMINGO DR............................. LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019..........$146,000 1058 S KING AVE................................. LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $150,000 101 LAKE HUNTER DR UNIT 21............ LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019.......... $150,500 101 LAKE HUNTER DR UNIT 22............ LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019.......... $150,500 101 LAKE HUNTER DR UNIT 5............. LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $150,500 101 LAKE HUNTER DR UNIT 6............. LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $150,500 412 FLAMINGO DR.............................. LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019........... $151,000 3625 S DOVETAIL LN.......................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019.......... $155,000 1034 S TENNESSEE AVE...................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019.......... $165,000 2709 HANDLEY BLVD......................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019.......... $170,000 319 W HUNTER ST.............................. LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019..........$180,000 1731 ROANOKE AVE............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $185,000 3531 LISMORE DR............................... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019.......... $192,000 2809 BERKELEY AVE.......................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019......... $205,000 1640 CLARENDON AVE...................... LAKELAND..........3/10/2019......... $208,000 611 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR........... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019...........$219,900 2738 NEVADA RD................................ LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019..........$225,000 402 E POINSETTIA ST......................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019..........$229,400 1905 SYLVESTER CT............................ LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019......... $250,000 2732 DERBYSHIRE AVE....................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019......... $250,000
LAKE ALFRED
182 BLAZING STAR AVE................... LAKE ALFRED........... 3/4/2019........... $50,000 2043 THELMA DR........................... LAKE ALFRED.......... 3/12/2019........... $60,000 255 E PARK LN................................ LAKE ALFRED...........4/9/2019............ $67,500 1919 WYNELLE CT........................... LAKE ALFRED........... 3/4/2019........... $78,000 355 ECHO DR.................................. LAKE ALFRED............3/7/2019............ $91,000 2208 LOIS BLVD.............................. LAKE ALFRED............ 3/1/2019.......... $125,000 351 TREASURE CAY CV................... LAKE ALFRED........... 3/5/2019........... $141,900 255 ELEUTHERA DR........................ LAKE ALFRED...........3/11/2019.......... $175,000 311 WATER LILY LN.......................... LAKE ALFRED.......... 3/13/2019.......... $198,200 225 CATTAIL WAY........................... LAKE ALFRED.......... 3/15/2019......... $200,300 1216 EDINBURGH WAY.................... LAKE ALFRED.......... 3/12/2019..........$205,500 121 JAMES CIR.................................. LAKE ALFRED...........3/11/2019......... $260,000 342 SHINN BLVD............................. LAKE ALFRED........... 3/6/2019......... $700,000
LAKE WALES
337 PEARL ST....................................LAKE WALES..........3/18/2019........... $50,000 1428 THOUSAND ROSES AVE...........LAKE WALES........... 3/5/2019........... $69,000 107 ORANGE AVE..............................LAKE WALES........... 3/4/2019.......... $105,000 117 W ORANGE AVE..........................LAKE WALES........... 3/4/2019.......... $105,000 915 DUNKIRK PL...............................LAKE WALES............3/7/2019.......... $124,500 1032 SUNSET DR...............................LAKE WALES...........3/11/2019.......... $130,000 925 EXMOOR WAY...........................LAKE WALES..........3/18/2019..........$140,000 815 OSCEOLA AVE............................LAKE WALES..........3/14/2019..........$148,000 1425 COVINGTON CT.......................LAKE WALES........... 3/4/2019.......... $155,000 900 CARLTON AVE...........................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019........... $161,000 10744 W BEACH PKWY.....................LAKE WALES.......... 3/12/2019...........$167,400 851 LAKESHORE BLVD......................LAKE WALES............ 3/1/2019..........$168,000 302 E CENTRAL AVE.........................LAKE WALES.......... 3/13/2019..........$180,000 1182 YARNELL AVE............................LAKE WALES...........3/11/2019......... $205,000 1143 CIRCLE DR.................................LAKE WALES........... 3/6/2019......... $260,000 528 SUNSHINE DR............................LAKE WALES........... 3/6/2019...........$361,500 815 OAK ST.......................................LAKE WALES...........3/11/2019........... $65,000 4167 MUIRFIELD LOOP.....................LAKE WALES.......... 3/12/2019.......... $143,000 4404 TURNBERRY LN......................LAKE WALES........... 3/9/2019.......... $145,000 4009 DINNER LAKE WAY..................LAKE WALES.......... 3/12/2019...........$213,500 930 ALBRITTON WAY.......................LAKE WALES..........3/18/2019.......... $252,500 3040 DUNMORE DR.........................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019..........$255,000 36 W APPALOOSA TRL.....................LAKE WALES............ 3/1/2019............$75,000 182 APPALOOSA TRL........................LAKE WALES............ 3/1/2019............$76,000 453 WATERWAY DR..........................LAKE WALES..........3/14/2019............$79,500 49 MARTHA DR................................LAKE WALES........... 3/8/2019........... $84,900 7204 COUNTRY CLUB DR................LAKE WALES........... 3/2/2019............ $91,500 555 WATERWAY DR..........................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019........... $95,000 556 WATERWAY DR..........................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019........... $95,000 1727 SHADY LANE DR.......................LAKE WALES.......... 3/13/2019..........$100,000 71 ROAN RD......................................LAKE WALES............ 3/1/2019..........$100,000 25322 COLUMBIA CIR.......................LAKE WALES........... 3/5/2019..........$108,900 7201 COUNTRY CLUB DR.................LAKE WALES.......... 3/15/2019............ $111,500 havenmagazines.com
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4033 SOLAMOR ST............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4035 SOLAMOR ST............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4040 SOLAMOR ST............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4042 SOLAMOR ST............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4175 MARSEILLE LN............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4177 MARSEILLE LN............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4193 MARSEILLE LN............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 4195 MARSEILLE LN............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $304,000 981 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DR........ LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019......... $345,000 323 EASTON DR.................................. LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $365,000 730 CREATIVE DR............................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $420,600 6408 WALKERS GLEN DR................... LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019..........$475,000 2734 NEVADA RD............................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019..........$735,000 2919 FLORIDA AVE.............................. LAKELAND..........3/14/2019.........$880,000 1323 ROBERT KING HIGH DR.............. LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019............ $50,100 624 GARDEN ST.................................. LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019........... $78,000 713 3RD ST.......................................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $109,900 736 HULL ST....................................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019........... $112,000 222 CARPENTERS WAY 4-13................ LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019...........$116,000 2505 DELROSE DR.............................. LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $125,000 710 CREVASSE ST................................ LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019.......... $125,000 855 W 6TH ST..................................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $125,000 1804 N LAKE AVE................................ LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019..........$140,000 1015 N OHIO AVE................................ LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $145,000 2606 DELROSE DR............................. LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $165,000 1324 ALAMEDA DR............................. LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $183,000 2514 TORRENS DR.............................. LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $214,500 2321 CASPIAN DR................................ LAKELAND..........3/14/2019...........$219,900 1324 N FLORIDA AVE........................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019......... $420,000 1336 N FLORIDA AVE........................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019......... $420,000 11252 COUNTRY HAVEN DR................ LAKELAND..........3/14/2019........... $50,000 12733 FARMETTES RD......................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019........... $60,000 1012 PINE RIDGE DR............................ LAKELAND...........3/11/2019........... $63,000 623 CASSANDRA LN........................... LAKELAND...........3/11/2019........... $69,000 223 WILDER RD................................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019............$76,000 732 W DAUGHTERY RD...................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019........... $92,000 1225 PIONEER DR................................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019..........$100,000 1831 QUAIL TRL................................... LAKELAND............3/7/2019...........$110,000 5724 ODOM RD.................................. LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019........... $119,900 3123 W PRAIRIE DUNES CIR................ LAKELAND..........3/18/2019.......... $129,000 6380 EGRET DR APT 14...................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019.......... $130,000 9352 TOM COSTINE RD...................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019.......... $133,000 6223 SANDPIPERS DR......................... LAKELAND............3/7/2019.......... $135,000 10019 MOORE RD............................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019..........$140,000 853 SHIRLEY ANN TRL........................ LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019.......... $163,000 6202 SANDPIPERS DR........................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $165,000 7411 ORANGE CREST CIR.................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019.......... $169,900 1043 PENGUIN PL............................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $175,000 223 WILDWOOD AVE.......................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019...........$179,900 5870 BAMBI DR.................................. LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019.......... $189,000 203 RIDGEDALE DR............................ LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019..........$190,000 365 SANTIAGO CT.............................. LAKELAND............3/7/2019..........$190,000 5823 DAUGHTERY DOWNS LOOP...... LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $195,900 6914 HEATHERBROOK DR................. LAKELAND............3/7/2019......... $202,000 6917 BENTLY DR................................. LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $210,000 7110 REMINGTON OAKS LOOP........... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019......... $230,000 8279 WILDER LOOP............................ LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $247,400 1232 RIDGEGREEN LOOP.................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019..........$249,900 1264 N TIMBERIDGE LOOP................. LAKELAND..........3/14/2019...........$271,000 7924 SOCRUM LOOP RD.................... LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019..........$275,000 1029 MEADOWOOD DR..................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019......... $290,000 15128 EVANS RANCH RD..................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $415,000 6532 FERNWOOD DR......................... LAKELAND...........3/11/2019........... $60,000
4280 SUMMER LANDING DR UNIT 101.LAKELAND.......... 3/6/2019........... $63,000 5584 STARLING LOOP........................ LAKELAND...........3/11/2019........... $80,600 8701 PARK BYRD RD........................... LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019...........$129,900 8660 INDIAN RIDGE TRL.................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019...........$133,500 3761 WILDCAT RUN............................ LAKELAND..........3/18/2019.......... $138,500 2433 DUFF RD.................................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019.......... $139,900 1415 SHIRLEY DR................................. LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019..........$146,000 7515 NORTHVIEW CT......................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $149,900 7616 DOVE MEADOW TRL.................. LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019.......... $150,000 3426 HIGHLAND FAIRWAYS BLVD...... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $158,000 2857 JENNIFER DR.............................. LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $179,000 2542 PINE VALLEY DR......................... LAKELAND...........3/11/2019..........$180,000 3777 COVINGTON LN......................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019..........$188,000 7282 CEDARCREST BLVD.................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019.......... $192,000 8327 GREYSTONE DR......................... LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $199,900 7672 HABERSHAM DR........................ LAKELAND..........3/14/2019.......... $212,000 7633 HABERSHAM DR........................ LAKELAND..........3/14/2019.......... $215,000 3918 ROLLINGSFORD CIR................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019..........$224,900 1970 ALTAVISTA CIR............................ LAKELAND..........3/18/2019.......... $247,500 2915 CREEKS CROSSING BLVD........... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019........... $259,143 4621 MUSKET DR................................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019..........$265,000 2158 RAINBOWER DR......................... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019..........$270,000 5315 GREENBRIAR RD......................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $279,900 7771 LAKE JAMES BLVD....................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019..........$295,600 1848 PRIMA VISTA DR........................ LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019......... $305,000 8068 LAKE JAMES BLVD..................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019..........$325,000 2880 SADDLE RIDGE LN..................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019.......... $487,500 3925 EWELL RD.................................. LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019............$55,800 1158 OLD SOUTH DR.......................... LAKELAND..........3/14/2019........... $60,000 5437 LILY RD....................................... LAKELAND...........3/11/2019........... $112,000 3922 COUNTRY BND.......................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019...........$118,000 5046 YELLOWTOP LOOP................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019........... $141,200 6888 CABERNET XING....................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019..........$146,400 5109 IDLEWOOD LN........................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $149,000 2420 ARMSTRONG RD....................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019..........$164,000 4304 CREEKGLEN LN......................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019.......... $178,000 6321 E NEWMAN CIR........................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $193,400 3683 PEREGRINE WAY........................ LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019..........$194,400 4689 LATHLOA LOOP........................ LAKELAND..........3/14/2019......... $206,800 5576 SOUTHBROOK DR..................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019...........$213,900 3588 MARSH WREN ST....................... LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $214,000 2686 CANYON CREST DR................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019..........$222,000 5818 BUCK RUN DR............................ LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019..........$249,900 5252 WHITE EGRET LN....................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019..........$253,600 3920 ANCHUCA DR............................ LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $260,000 1053 STONEY CREEK DR..................... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019..........$278,800 5023 KIRKLAND RD............................ LAKELAND..........3/22/2019......... $350,000 3454 OAKVIEW DR............................. LAKELAND...........3/11/2019......... $370,000 5726 PINEDALE LN.............................. LAKELAND..........3/18/2019......... $455,000 2314 DELPHI BLVD.............................. LAKELAND............3/7/2019........... $85,000 4060 WINDING VINE DR.................... LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019.......... $130,000 5253 ENGLISH DR............................... LAKELAND..........3/14/2019......... $230,000 6185 GRACIE PL.................................. LAKELAND...........3/11/2019..........$295,000 4633 DEVON AVE............................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019..........$104,000 864 ENCLAVE AT HARDEN CIR........... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019........... $119,000 890 ENCLAVE AT HARDEN CIR.......... LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019........... $119,000 354 SANDALWOOD CT....................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $120,000 501 MARKET SQ.................................. LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019.......... $122,000 2112 HATTERAS PT.............................. LAKELAND...........3/11/2019.......... $145,000 523 VILLA VISTA BLVD........................ LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $162,500 4130 PALO ALTO CT............................ LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019...........$167,000 6013 MORNINGDALE AVE.................. LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $169,900
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4604 KINGS POINT CT....................... LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019...........$174,200 4914 WHITEOAK DR........................... LAKELAND..........3/14/2019..........$180,000 302 CARTER RD.................................. LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019........... $187,500 6627 LEMON TREE DR........................ LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019.......... $189,900 2792 HIGHLANDS CREEK DR.............. LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019..........$190,000 4924 FOX RUN................................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019.......... $210,000 1907 HALLAM DR................................ LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......... $213,000 1623 LAKEWOOD DR.......................... LAKELAND............3/7/2019..........$228,500 3610 WELSCH WAY............................. LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019......... $234,000 4648 VALLEY VIEW DR...................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019......... $250,000 6723 WOODSIDE CT........................... LAKELAND.......... 3/12/2019......... $264,900 4716 LUCE RD..................................... LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019..........$274,000 1102 COLONY ARMS CT...................... LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019......... $285,000 709 SAGEWOOD DR........................... LAKELAND..........3/19/2019......... $288,600 5516 CLUB HILL................................... LAKELAND..........3/18/2019......... $299,000 6053 MOUNTAIN LAKE DR................. LAKELAND..........3/14/2019.......... $315,000 959 HAMILTON PLACE LN.................. LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019......... $350,000 7052 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE............ LAKELAND..........3/14/2019..........$355,000 5035 HANOVER LN............................. LAKELAND........... 3/5/2019......... $393,000 1364 CRESCENT WOODS LOOP......... LAKELAND........... 3/4/2019..........$525,000 1201 OAKHILL ST................................. LAKELAND.......... 3/13/2019........... $62,000 813 SOUTHERN AVE........................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019........... $66,800 910 N LINCOLN AVE............................ LAKELAND............3/7/2019........... $70,000 818 FRANKLIN PL................................ LAKELAND........... 3/6/2019..........$140,000 1706 PARKER ST.................................. LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019......... $285,000 2435 NEW TAMPA HWY...................... LAKELAND............ 3/1/2019......... $650,000 2326 W MEMORIAL BLVD................... LAKELAND.......... 3/15/2019.......$1,040,000 4500 S FRONTAGE RD........................ LAKELAND........... 3/8/2019...... $7,000,000
1776 6TH ST APT 302...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019........... $80,000 2928 ELM ST................................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019........... $88,000 2409 AVENUE B...........................WINTER HAVEN...........3/11/2019........... $93,000 813 AVENUE F..............................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019............$94,700 6 N GOLF VIEW CIR.....................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019........... $113,000 1163 CAREFREE COVE DR............WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019........... $114,900 1114 HAINES DR............................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019............$117,000 1120 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019............$117,000 1163 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019............$117,000 1240 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019............$117,000 1246 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019............$117,000 4902 ST JAMES DR.......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019.......... $139,600 1168 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019...........$172,600 3541 HARBOR CIR........................WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019.......... $175,000 1822 GALLOWAY TER...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019.......... $180,300 1073 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019........... $181,500 5506 FOREST RIDGE DR..............WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019.......... $182,000 2148 ROSE BLVD..........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/5/2019...........$187,000 5186 MICHELLE ST.......................WINTER HAVEN..........3/22/2019.......... $193,000 1163 SOPHIA BLVD.......................WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019..........$198,000 1651 TRESSEL CT..........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019......... $202,400 376 SUNFISH DR..........................WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019.......... $210,400 838 LAKE ELBERT DR..................WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019.......... $218,900 245 OLEANDER ST.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019..........$220,900 3065 BUCKEYE POINTE DR.........WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019......... $230,000 3109 BUCKEYE POINTE DR..........WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019..........$233,500 1629 LEMON AVE.........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019..........$238,200 1652 LEMON AVE.........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/14/2019......... $245,800 2659 21ST ST................................WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019.......... $315,000 3910 CONINE DR.........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/19/2019..........$423,600 2100 1ST ST..................................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019..........$922,000 831 ORCHID SPRINGS DR............WINTER HAVEN...........3/11/2019........... $65,000 5207 WATERVIEW WAY...............WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019........... $88,000 9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 821........WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019............ $91,000 9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 867.......WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019...........$107,500 45 HAMPDEN RD.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019............$117,000 664 CLUBHOUSE RD...................WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019...........$129,900 248 ROSA ROJO..........................WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019.......... $130,000 508 LAKE DEXTER BLVD..............WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019...........$133,500 2809 WINGFOOT CT...................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019.......... $138,500 2771 RUTLEDGE CT......................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/5/2019..........$144,000 401 FISH HAWK DR......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019.......... $145,600 4016 CYPRESS LNDG...................WINTER HAVEN...........3/11/2019.......... $165,000 65 ST KITTS CIR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019..........$168,000 2300 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD..WINTER HAVEN..........3/19/2019.......... $169,900 356 TERRANOVA BLVD................WINTER HAVEN..........3/14/2019..........$190,000 448 FISH HAWK DR.....................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019.......... $195,000 281 TERRANOVA BLVD................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019.......... $199,000 2614 PAMELA DR.........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019.......... $201,000 354 VAIL DR.................................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019..........$209,700 6645 CRESCENT LOOP................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019.......... $210,000 2546 HELMS RD...........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019.......... $212,000 57 LAKE LINK CIR.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019.......... $215,000 442 LAKE DAISY DR.....................WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019........... $217,500 3324 OAK HILL PL........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019...........$227,700 118 WALDEMAR CT......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019.......... $247,000 341 RUBY LAKE LOOP..................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019.......... $267,000 826 CARLTON CT........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/14/2019..........$270,000 203 SANTA ROSA DR...................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019......... $280,000 6156 PEBBLE BEACH BLVD...........WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019...........$377,300 9461 WATERFORD OAKS DR.......WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/21/2019.......... $410,500 6607 WINTERSET GARDENS RD. WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019......... $489,000
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208 AVENUE B.............................WINTER HAVEN...........3/11/2019........... $54,000 224 VARNADOE RD D..................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019............ $67,000 2610 AVENUE G...........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/14/2019............ $71,800 585 WAKULLA DR........................WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019........... $89,900 2165 CASTLE PT...........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019........... $94,000 1050 SUNSHINE WAY...................WINTER HAVEN..........3/19/2019.............$95,100 1530 OAKVIEW CIR......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019........... $116,500 14 E CACTUS CIR.........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019.......... $120,000 1515 FOXRIDGE RUN....................WINTER HAVEN............ 3/1/2019.......... $122,000 805 CINNAMON DR.....................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019...........$122,500 310 OGDEN ST.............................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/4/2019............$132,100 6012 LIVE OAK DR.......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/12/2019............$132,100 3122 WALNUT ST.........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/14/2019..........$140,000 275 35TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019.......... $149,900 166 KINGS POND AVE..................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019...........$153,300 1902 QUEENS TER.......................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019.......... $159,000 3994 WARBLER DR......................WINTER HAVEN..........3/14/2019.......... $163,000 116 LAKE SEARS DR......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019.......... $170,000 136 FALL GLO RD.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019.......... $183,200 1917 EMILY BLVD..........................WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019.......... $185,000 2038 NORMANDY HEIGHTS DR..WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019.......... $185,900 5138 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE BLVD.WINTER HAVEN......... 3/6/2019........... $191,300 130 FALL GLO RD.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019.......... $195,000 826 BUCCANEER BLVD................WINTER HAVEN...........3/11/2019.......... $195,000 433 KENSINGTON VIEW DR........WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019.......... $195,200 4311 SHADOW WOOD TRL..........WINTER HAVEN..........3/18/2019......... $260,000 263 LAKE ELBERT DR...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/15/2019.......... $281,000 385 LAKE HOWARD DR...............WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019......... $350,000 1700 6TH ST APT B3.....................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019............$53,000 1325 32ND ST...............................WINTER HAVEN.......... 3/13/2019........... $60,000 666 NW 24TH ST.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/8/2019........... $60,000 1550 11TH ST APT F6.....................WINTER HAVEN............3/7/2019............ $67,000 122 WINTER RIDGE DR.................WINTER HAVEN........... 3/6/2019............$76,500
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