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Mr. Central Florida

I am humbled and pleased to announce I am running for Mr. Central Florida 2021. This is an annual contest and event that raises money for the Central Florida Hearing and Speech Center, a nonprofit organization that provides world-class specialized speech and hearing treatments for people of all ages, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. This contest isn’t about me, I have a nephew with verbal apraxia and wholeheartedly understand how a compassionate hearing and speech team can vastly improve the quality of life for a child and their family.

A dollar won’t change your life but it will change a life of a child at the Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center. I am personally asking for a $1.00 donation. Every dollar counts. It takes less than a minute to donate, please scan the QR code to donate or learn more about the nonprofit. Thank you!

Please help show your support with a donation of any amount by visiting the link below or by scanning the QR code. Every dollar donated counts as a vote and goes directly to the Central Florida Hearing and Speech Center. I look forward to helping them raise funds and community awareness in any way I can and hope to see your votes and support for this amazing cause. Thank you,

The Central Florida Hearing and Speech identifies, diagnoses, and provides treatments for: -hearing loss -speech delays -speech disorders -language delays -language disorders -stuttering

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Hello! It’s October which means it’s time to get outside and plant those vegetables! For this issue, we spoke with Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for the UF/IFAS Extension of Polk County, Anne Yasalonis. She gave us so much information on growing a successful garden that we couldn’t even fit it all into one story. Whether you’ve got a large backyard or just a couple of containers in a small space like I do, we give you the information to be successful. Please send us pictures of what you grow! We also celebrate the Polk Emerging Leaders Awards. Congratulations to the five winners of this prestigious award given to young entrepreneurs and leaders of our community! This month, we visit with local artists, Ida Mundell and Josh “Bump” Galletta about the book they wrote as a love letter to Lakeland. It’s been so popular it sells out almost as fast as they can print them. Congratulations on their success! I’d like to introduce Kelly Sanford Brown as a new contributing writer! This month, she’s partnered with Confection in Downtown Winter Haven to pair candies with cocktails. She’s even given us three recipes to try, and take my word for it, they’re delicious! We’re so happy to have Kelly join us as a writer! The calendar is growing! October is full of events, check out our Top Ten lists for all of Central Florida and maybe I’ll see you out and about. Have an event you’d like to list? Send me the details! Continue to tag your Instagram and Facebook posts with #lkldhaven and you just might see them in the November issue. Have a very happy October, be safe & I’ll see you around town! Amy Sexson Editor/Partner Haven/LKLD Magazines amy@destroyermedia.com

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GROW YOUR OWN................................................... 16 POLK EMERGING LEADERS ��22 GOODNIGHT LAKELAND...................................... 26 REC ROOM....................................................................30 COCKTAILS & SWEETS............................................ 34 CHECK ME OUT ;)......................................................38

5.......................................................FROM THE EDITOR 8..................................................................LOCAL NEWS 10................................................................................TOP 10 40....................................................................CALENDAR 51................................................................SOLD HOMES 57................................................................#LKLDHAVEN

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FAST-GROWING SOUTHWEST LAKELAND WILL BE GETTING A LARGE COMMUNITY PARK

LAKELAND LIBRARY PLANS FULL RE-OPENING MARCH 21 WITH NEW HISTORY AND CULTURE CENTER

PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR STEPHANIE MADDEN: SHE IS RE-ELECTED TO COMMISSION WITHOUT OPPOSITION

BURLINGTON AND FIVE BELOW WILL REPLACE STEIN MART AT MERCHANTS WALK

AFTER PEAKING IN AUGUST, POLK COVID NUMBERS DECLINED IN SEPTEMBER

Seven years of talks with a landowner finally landed a deal for property near Lakeland Linder Airport, where the city plans to build its next large park. The flat pasture with two ponds is south of West Pipkin Road and west of Medulla Road. The area is teeming with new houses — and lots more planned — but few formal recreation facilities. The sale price was $7 million. Next step: Come up with a master plan to decide what kinds of recreation is most suitable for the community. The opening is a good three to five years away, city Parks Director Bob Donahay says. It could take longer if the city doesn’t find a philanthropic partner to help with build-out costs.

March 21 is the date when the city’s main library on Lake Morton is scheduled to fully open again. It also marks the opening of the new Lakeland History and Culture Center in the center of the building. The focus of the center’s exhibits will be the various cultures and ethnicities that contributed to Lakeland’s development. A committee promoting the center has raised more than 85% of its $150,000 goal, said committee chair Gow Fields, a former mayor. The center’s initial exhibit will focus on the years 1885 to 1925, Fields said.

Stephanie Madden had geared up for a major campaign for re-election to a second term on the Lakeland City Commission. At one point, two other people had said they were running for her at-large seat. But when candidate qualifying ended at noon Sept. 17, she found herself reelected without opposition. One of the potential opponents had decided to run for mayor instead, and the other one apparently decided not to run. Now there will be three races, not four, on the Nov. 2 city ballot: Bill Mutz vs. Saga Stevin for mayor; and two City Commission races: Allyson Lewis vs. Sara Roberts McCarley; and Mike Musick vs. Shandale Terrell.

Stein Mart was a standby for more than two decades at the Merchants Walk shopping center until the discount chain closed all its stores last year after a bankruptcy filing. Now we know what will be replacing it: offprice retailer Burlington — formerly known as Burlington Coat Company — and Five Below, a discounter that keeps most prices between $1 and $5. The new tenants follow a string of discounters in that space; Stein Mart was preceded by Phar-Mor, a low-price drug store popular for its inexpensive video rentals.

September was the month when Polk County’s steepest COVID-19 surge started to subside. The weekly numbers of new cases came down steadily after peaking at 7,510 during the last full week in August. Likewise, the proportion of tests coming back positive also started heading downward. At Lakeland Regional Health, patients testing positive for COVID topped out at 443 in late August — more than half of the hospital’s bed capacity — before starting to decline in September. The number of Polk residents who have received at least one dose of vaccine is now over 60%.

FIRST FUNDING APPROVED TO UPGRADE THE I-4 INTERCHANGE AT STATE ROAD 33

PLANNED CONDO NEAR SOUTHGATE BRINGS COHOUSING CONCEPT TO LAKELAND

CAR-POOLING, RIDE SHARING APP HITCH MAKES ITS DEBUT IN POLK COUNTY

A PANDEMIC PIVOT ADDED TO THE POPULARITY OF THE DOWNTOWN CURB MARKET

COMING UP DOWNTOWN: PARKLETS, MORE EVENTS AND PEDAL PARTIES

Improvements are coming to the obsolete interchange of I-4 and State Road 33 near Bridgewater, but construction could be several years away. A congressional infrastructure deal set aside $20 million to rebuild the interchange; it won’t cover the estimated $70-80 million price tag, but local officials hope it will be an incentive for state transportation planners to advance the project from 2028 to 2024. Among other issues, traffic exiting I-4 sometimes backs up into the traffic lanes because there are no traffic signals to let vehicles onto S.R. 33. The interchange hasn’t been updated since it was constructed in the 1960s and the once-rural area now has homes, business parks and a state university nearby.

An oak-shaded lot near the entrance to the Southgate Publix is the site of a planned “co-housing” community for seniors and adults with disabilities. Residents of the 11 condo units at Harwood Village will live independently but share meals and socialize in a common area. They will also share chores such as helping maintain the community garden. Design elements helpful to both seniors and people with disabilities include wide sidewalks, minimal stairs, elevators and covered walkways.

Hitch, a ride-sharing/car-pooling app aimed at inter-city trips, has expanded from its Texas base to parts of Florida, including Polk County. Rides between Lakeland and Tampa or Orlando start at $20 for carpooling, the company’s founder, Kush Singh says. For premium service, such as doorto-door travel, costs start at $99, according to ridehitch.com. Pricing is typically lowest during rush hours because that’s when potential rides are most plentiful. Drivers can sign up to earn money on their out-of-town commutes or trips of 50 to 350 miles.

The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market is stronger than ever after a pandemic-driven pivot proved popular. That’s the word from Julie Townsend, head of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority. The market shut down for 11 weeks after the pandemic struck, but then reopened with a much broader footprint to allow for distancing. The larger market got rave reviews from the public, vendors and South Kentucky Avenue businesses, Townsend said. With a rotation of 160 vendors, the Lakeland market is one of the largest ones in the area and regularly draws visitors from Tampa and Orlando, she said.

Here are some things to look forward to in downtown Lakeland, according to a presentation at a recent City Commission meeting: Parklet platforms for outdoor dining will be installed soon in parking spaces outside Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar and Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille. Events will be expanded with three holiday night markets planned for Saturdays in December, six repeats of the successful Buena Block Parties in 2022, festive flicks on the Lake Mirror Promenade and game nights in Munn Park. And we could see pedal party vehicles plying downtown streets on weekends now that regulations have been approved.

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LAKELAND TOP 10 BANDIDAS PRIDE SOCIAL Oct. 1, 6-10pm at the Poor Porker. Enjoy dancing, drinks, eats, but this one is extra special. It’s our first ever PRIDE Social + Pop-Up Market! Bandidas will have special food and drink available to keep you fueled and refreshed. DJ Eric will be spinning LGBTQ+ anthems with a mix of Latin classics. This event is open to all folks and of all ages. Visit their IG page for more info @bandidas_lkld

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME For two nights only on Oct. 20 & 21 at Lakeland Community Theatre. 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Watch as the “curious incident” takes him on an adventure. Purchase tickets in advance. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

BRICK OR TREAT

SIP & SUPPORT

Don’t miss the spookiest, kookiest trick-or-treating party of the year! This kid-friendly Halloween event returns with tons of spooktacular sweets, meet-and-greets with exclusive creepy-cool LEGO® Halloween monsters, larger-thanafterlife LEGO® build activities, limited-time seasonal themed snacks PLUS BOO-tastic nightly fireworks to create the ultimate family Halloween celebration– all included with regular day admission and select Annual Passes. Saturdays and Sundays only, reserve in advance. legoland.com/florida/

Oct. 8, 7-9pm. Gather your friends and family for an evening at home featuring hand-selected wines, artisan food pairings, and an exclusive, live virtual discussion with a world-renowned winemaker and an award-winning chef, all in support of Polk State College student scholarships. Guests will pick up their wine and charcuterie from the Polk State Winter Haven Campus on October 8. Additional information including Zoom links and details for pick up will be provided upon purchase of tickets. secure.qgiv.com/for/pscf/ event/835485/

WINGTOBERFEST

ONWARD & UPWARD

STEPPING OUT FOR EDUCATION

FALL GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA

CAMPGROUND SPOOKTACULAR

Oct. 22, 6pm at the RP Funding Center. This is a Dancing with the Stars type event, done as a fundraiser by the Polk Education Foundation. Local celebrities are given 20 dance lessons and will perform at the event in front of a panel of judges. The general public can help dancers by voting for them to win the People’s Choice Award, which will go to the couple that raises the most money. polkschoolsfl.com/pef/ steppingout/

The Fall Garden Extravaganza is hosted by The Garden Club of Lakeland, Inc. Located in Munn Park on Saturday, October 23, from 8am to 3pm. Shop supplies and new plants from several plant vendors. Ask the experts about fall gardening in Florida. Find out tips and tricks to keep your garden healthy and lush over the winter. facebook.com/36FallExtravaganza

Oct. 29 at SUN ‘n FUN. Camp under the stars this Halloween Season! Decorate your camper for the Haunted Campground. Get spooked at SUN ‘n FUN’s Haunted House. Dare to walk through the Spooky Trail. Hand out treats for the “Camper-Treating” festivities, enjoy s’mores at the fire pit. All Halloween activities are included with overnight camping. Reserve in advance.

Oct. 21, 5:30 at SUN ‘n FUN. Talbot House Ministries’ newest fundraising event where guests may join in person or virtually. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and client testimonials. Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds will support Polk County’s most comprehensive provider of services to adults experiencing homelessness. To register, visit talbothouse.org/onward or call 863-687-8475, ext. 120.

Oct. 16, noon - 7pm at Swan Brewing. It’s gonna be a wingeating party! Not only are they celebrating Swantoberfest, but they’re bringing in wing cooking teams ready to fill your spicy chicken cravings! They’ll have 20 teams battling for wing supremacy, a wing eating contest sponsored by Mojo’s wings, plenty of Swantoberfest beer, live music and so much more! They’re also raising money for Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center’s Mr. Central Florida fundraiser!

FORE THE KIDS Oct. 18, 11am-4pm at The Country Club of Winter Haven or the Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland. This is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament is a two-man scramble -- 18 hole, 3 par format. Registration fees include lunch, green’s fee, carts, and refreshments on the course. Enter to win exciting raffle prizes, exotic prizes and an awards dinner afterward. Register in advance. Fore-the-kids.perfectgolfevent.com

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

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Oct. 2-4 at Enzian Theater in Maitland. Beyond Bollywood: The 27th Annual South Asian Film Festival showcases diverse images of the Indian subcontinent, its culture, and heritage through acclaimed independent films from across the globe. This program is part of Enzian Theater’s cultural festival circuit and is copresented with the Asian Cultural Association. enzian.org

This Major League Soccer team plays at home four times in October at Exploria Stadium. 10/2 DC United at 7:30pm, 10/20 Montreal at 7:30pm, 10/24 New England at 7:30pm, 10/31 Nashville at 4pm. The site is within walking distance of the downtown bar district. The stadium has been designed with the intention of creating the loudest and most intimidating atmosphere in Major League Soccer. Purchase tickets online at orlandocitysc.com/tickets/

COME OUT WITH PRIDE FESTIVAL

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

Oct. 9 at Lake Eola Park from noon - 9:30pm. Come Out With Pride, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization inspired to make an impact in Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community. The festival showcases diverse entertainment on two stages, The Most Colorful Parade at 4pm, the Pride Marketplace with goods and services of the organizations who support the LGBTQ+ community, Kid’s area, Sober Space, VIP Experiences, fireworks and more. Must register in advance. comeoutwithpride.org

Oct. 12, 5pm at the Amway Center. Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz to celebrate the community’s diversity. This free event will feature Latin food, music, and entertainment. Parking is available with a $5 flat fee at Geico Garage. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state, advance registration for this event is required. Orlando.gov

SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

TRICK OR TREAT WEDNESDAYS

PHANTASMAGORIA XII: DARK CARNIVAL

AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL

Every Wednesday at the Museum of Illusions Orlando. Kids wear your costume and bring your trick or treat bag for the 4 zones of treats. Or visit any other day and explore the fascinating world of mental perception—and deception. With more than 50 exhibits, the experience will fool your eyes, trick your mind, and has a ton of spectacular selfie spots! Must reserve in advance. moiorlando.com

Oct. 7 & 8 at 8pm Dr. Phillips Center. Join the Victorian horror troupe Phantasmagoria as they draw you into a dark, full-length mainstage performance. From 19th-century penny dreadfuls to mythological creatures, Edgar Allan Poe’s “Fall of the House of Usher,” French vampire tales, haunted poetry, and much more, they light the candles for a truly “Phantasmagorical” Halloween Season. Must purchase tickets in advance. 407-358-6603 drphillipscenter.org

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Oct. 16, 1:30-3pm at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford. Building a bat house will encourage bats to roost near your home, a natural, DIY form of pest control! Space is extremely limited, so don’t delay reserving your spot today! Assemble your own bat house at this family-friendly workshop. $25 per family, $15 for each additional bat house. Must register in advance. centralfloridazoo.org

Oct. 18, 7pm at Hard Rock Orlando. The family-friendly show will feature head-tohead cooking demonstrations and fun challenges with past MasterChef and MasterChef Junior contestants. This show is an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages, and can sometimes get messy! Limited VIP Packages are available that include a premium seat, meet and greet experience, and more. Must reserve in advance. hardrock.com/ live/locations/orlando/

Oct. 30, 7-9pm at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando. Bring the entire family to watch Beetlejuice (1988) Rated PG outside on the East Lawn of the park. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks for the evening. This is a free, familyfriendly event to enjoy Halloween weekend presented by the Downtown Development Board. downtownorlando.com

Oct. 9 & 10, 9am-5pm in Winter Park. The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art festival exclusively featuring Florida artists. The sidewalk show presents visual art and live entertainment the whole family can enjoy. The festival is held in Central Park along Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. Hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, admission is free. winterpark.org/autumn-artfestival

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

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TAMPA TOP 10 HOWL-O-SCREAM Select nights through October 31 at Busch Garden. Fear returns with the iconic horror-filled haunted houses, Tampa Bay’s BIGGEST haunt event. Park guests will find nowhere to hide as zombies, deranged clowns, werewolves, and new surprises stalk their prey throughout eight scare zones, where unpredictable roaming hordes lurk in the darkness. This is a separately ticketed event, adultsonly, no costumes. buschgardens.com

CANDY CHAR-BOO-TERIE CLASS Oct. 17, Armature Works. Make a spooky candy charcuterie board, no tricks just treats. Delicious Art will be walking you and your kids through building a fun and delicious candy coffin. Whether you want to bring your whole family or share the table with you & your child’s BFF, must reserve your spot in advance. Tables seat four and will work on a board together, purchase one ticket per party. Two time slots are available, 12pm or 2:30pm. armatureworks.com

GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

RIVERWALK HALLOWEEN HUNT

The Fall Festival will take place at Armature Works on Oct. 9 & 10 from 10am– 5pm. This kick-off to the fall season will feature a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, craft beer, live music, and interactive games. Shop from the small market featuring some of their favorite fall-inspired vendors. Register at armatureworks.com

You’ve got two chances to watch Tom Brady in October at Raymond James Stadium. Watch the Bucs play the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 10 at 1pm or the Chicago Bears on Oct. 24 at 4:25pm. Purchase your tickets in advance, including single-day tickets, luxury suites, and groups of ten or more people. Stadium parking lots only accept credit-cards as payment, no cash. buccaneers.com

A family-friendly not-too-spooky virtual scavenger hunt along the Tampa Riverwalk. Individuals and teams will compete to be the first place HalloWinner! Solve riddles, puzzles, and tasks in this safe, outdoor Halloween activity fun for all ages. This event is free to the public. You must download the mobile app Mobile Adventures to participate. Oct. 16 - 31, the game can be played any time! Thetampariverwalk.com

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On the streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic “powders and tinctures” have brought forth his other self: Edward Hyde, a villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. The two sides battle each other in a game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave. Oct. 20 - Nov. 14. 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org

Oct. 23, 6pm at The Straz Center. Hear classic Broadway tunes, place bids on silent auction items, enjoy a gourmet dinner, drinks, and dancing. Celebrate the return of Broadway to Tampa Bay, attire is black-tie optional, valet parking available. This is a benefit for the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Purchase tickets in advance. Strazcenter.org

Oct. 29, 7:50pm at Raymond James Stadium. Watch The Rolling Stones; No Filter Tour. Founding frontman Mick Jagger, and guitarist Keith Richards still perform in the group, as do longtime members Charlie Watts (drums) and Ronnie Wood (guitar). VIP packages available for additional purchase. This is their only scheduled visit in Florida, rescheduled from last year. Purchase tickets in advance. Raymondjamesstadium.com

Oct. 30, 4-7pm on The Tampa Riverwalk. This is a free community event. Children in costume and their families are invited to come and trick or treat at over 50 treat stations participating along the Riverwalk from Water Works Park to MacDill Park including Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Afterward, enjoy the Halloween Lighted Boat Parade along the Hillsborough River. Thetampariverwalk.com

Oct. 1-3 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Kiley Gardens Park. Features musical acts from a variety of genres on several stages and food from top restaurants. The Gasparilla Music Foundation’s mission is to support and promote music and education, the organization is involved in several initiatives including providing scholarships and instruments to music students. Gasparillamusic.com

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It’s officially the season of harvest. When the fall weather drops from 95 degrees to a crisp 90, all I want is butternut squash soup and oversized sweaters (even if both of those things make me sweaty). Whether you’re a gardening greenhorn or blessed with a green thumb, Master Gardener Volunteers and staff with the UF/IFAS Extension of Polk County have food growing tips you’ll dig.

and ready for transplanting later. “The earlier you start, you can get started with seeds,” she said. In October, November, and December, you can plant and harvest things like beans, broccoli, collards, bunch onions, radishes, and more. “When you’re talking about starting a seed – you’ve got to start from the seed, allow it to grow bigger, and then you’ve got 100 more days to grow it. If you’re starting very late, you might not have the time for the seeds. It’s very dependent on the vegetable or fruit that you’re growing.”

We spoke with Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for the UF/IFAS Extension of Polk County, Anne Yasalonis, to guide us on our food growing journey this fall. Her job is to educate the residents of Polk County on the research-based information related to horticulture including gardening, landscaping, and water conservation.

This is where transplanting comes in handy. Yasalonis referenced the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide. “It gives information about when to plant, spacing, and if you can transplant them. Some plants like to be directly sown by seed in the ground and not moved, and some are easily transplantable.” Where do you get seeds or transplants to plant? “Any garden center is fine,” said Yasalonis. She recommends double-checking the seed packet or transplant label for recommended varieties for Florida. UF/IFAS Extension Polk County has a list of these you can take with you as a reference when shopping for seeds or transplants.

Yasalonis also manages and coordinates the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Polk County. “Master Gardener Volunteers have been trained by the extension agent in their county using the University of Florida IFAS curriculum. They have intense training and then give back to the program by volunteering,” she said. Polk County has about 90 volunteers who act as arms of the program.

SO, WHERE DO I START?

TIME TO GET GROWING

“The good news is, you can start anywhere,” Yasalonis said. “You can put a few seeds for lettuce in a small 12-inch container, and that’s a garden. You can sit that on an outdoor table, and you can harvest that, cut it, and make a salad.”

The best part about growing most fall veggies is you don’t need acres of land to do so. Depending on what you’re looking to grow, you can use something as small as a Tupperware container. In fact, starting small is key, says Yasalonis. “It’s work, and you’ve got to maintain it and put money into it,” she said. It’s best to start with one plant like lettuce, see how you like that, and continue from there versus planting all the ingredients for your favorite salad at once (if this is your foray into farming, that is).

The main thing you need is at least six hours of direct sunlight for almost all vegetables, whether in a container, raised bed, hydroponics, or in the ground. If using a container, drainage holes are a must, as well as a well-drained potting mix. Also, be sure you have enough space for whatever you are growing.

“There’s quite a lot that you can plant in the fall in Central Florida,” said Yasalonis. “I like to grow things like lettuce, arugula. I like a lot of the greens. I feel like there’s always a use for collard, kale, or turnip greens.”

If you’re planning to plant something this fall, remember frost and freeze can be issues throughout January and February. If you’re concerned about this and don’t want to cover your plant, a container is a good option as you can move it inside, according to Yasalonis.

Yasalonis and I spoke in late July, the time fall planting would start for vegetables. That involves getting them started by seed

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A CHAT ABOUT COMPOSTING “It’s great, particularly for vegetable gardening, because you’ll get an organic amendment that’s important to add into your soil mix or whatever you’re using for your vegetables,” she said.

If you find yourself in a plantmergency, have no fear! UF/IFAS Extension Polk County maintains a plant clinic. You can call, email, walk-in, or video call with the plant clinic to troubleshoot plant problems; soil pH testing; insect, disease, and plant identification; Florida-Friendly Landscaping recommendations; and vegetable and fruit tree growing assistance. “We get all sorts of questions related to plants and insects you’d find outside. There are no silly questions. [...] We always encourage people to contact our plant clinic before they start trying things that could be expensive or damage their plant. We can always help,” said Yasalonis.

Composting can be as easy or time-consuming as you want it to be. For example, she composts to avoid items going into the landfill but doesn’t use the compost too much. “The bonus is, if I am planting something, I have access to compost for free.” If you are actively using your compost, Yasalonis says you can manage it by adding to it continually and often, creating compost more quickly. Mix it frequently (once a week) and make sure it has proper moisture, “not too wet, not too dry,” she said, describing the ideal texture like that of a wrung-out sponge. The third key to killer compost is adding a good mix of high nitrogen (usually something green such as grass clippings and veggie scraps) and high carbon materials (dried leaves, peels, coffee grounds, branches, etc.).

Visit the links below for timely educational opportunities on a variety of horticulture topics. “There’s really something for everybody,” said Yasalonis. Happy planting!

“If you optimize those, you’ll get compost more quickly,” said the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for the UF/IFAS Extension of Polk County.

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Adapted from the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide by Sydney Park Brown, Danielle Treadwell, J. M. Stephens, and Susan Webb. Read the full article at edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021.

While this guide provides recommendations primarily for traditional home gardens, the information may be useful in other situations, such as community gardens, market gardens, and unconventional approaches like container and raised bed gardens.

Steps to create the perfect Garden: SITE: For convenience, locate the garden near the house on a well-drained site close to a source of water and in a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. With proper care, vegetables may also be included in the landscape among ornamental plants. Coastal sites are also suitable. Where possible, rotate the garden from place to place to help control soil diseases and other pests. PLAN: Before planting, draw a garden plan that includes the name, location, and planting date(s) of the vegetables you want to grow. Make a list of supplies and order or purchase seeds early if you intend to grow your own transplants. Vegetables that are difficult to transplant should be seeded directly into the garden or started in containers first. SOIL PREPARATION: Gardeners often plant on whatever soil type is available, but it is usually worthwhile to improve the garden plot with additions of organic matter. Spade or plow the plot at least three weeks before planting. At planting time, rework the soil into a smooth, firm surface. ORGANIC MATTER: Most Florida soils are low in organic matter and therefore benefit from the addition of organic matter such as animal manure, rotted leaves, compost, commercial soil mixes, and/or cover crops. Composted organics may be applied at planting time; un-composted organics (such as fresh grass clippings) should be mixed into the soil at least a month before seeding. Due to low and inconsistent levels of nutrients in compost, accompanying applications of inorganic or organic fertilizer may be beneficial. Thoroughly mix liberal amounts of un-composted organics in the soil well in advance of planting, preferably at least a month before seeding. Animal manure if used should be spread at a rate of 25–100 pounds per 100 square feet and should be worked into the soil 90–120 days before harvesting any vegetables. COMPOST: Create your own “garden gold” by converting yard wastes to compost. 1. Buy a compost unit or build one from recycled wood pallets, concrete blocks, sturdy wire, etc. The minimum size should be 3’×3’×3’. 2. Make successive, 12-inch-thick layers of plant waste—such as leaves, lawn clippings, shredded branches, and wood chips. Kitchen scraps may also be used. 3. Animal (not pet) manure, finished compost, blood meal, or fertilizer can be added to each layer if desired. 4. Moisten each layer and keep the pile moist. 5. Turn the pile frequently to add oxygen and help the decomposition process. 6. Depending on how intensively it is managed, compost should be ready for use in two to twelve months, when plant parts are decomposed. 7. Cover the pile to keep rain from leaching nutrients from it. ADJUSTING SOIL PH: Soil pH is important because it determines how available nutrients are to plants. The best pH range for vegetable gardens on sandy soil is between pH 5.8 and 6.3. If your soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0, no adjustment in pH needs to be made. FERTILIZING: Unless very large quantities of organic matter are applied, commercial synthetic fertilizer is usually needed for Florida gardens. Gardeners find it convenient to use commonly available fertilizer grades such as 10-10-10. A soil test will provide guidelines for the amount of phosphorus and other nutrients to apply. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 -

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10th Annual Polk Emerging Leaders Awards The 10th Annual Polk Emerging Leaders Awards were held on August 19th. While the event itself was a little different this year following COVID protocols, it was nonetheless a night to celebrate and honor the work that young professionals are doing to improve Polk County. The 2021 winners are Lauren Jensen, Dr. Andy Oguntola, Brian Yates, Sara Beth Reynolds, and Dr. Michelle Henne. We also honored Katie Worthington Decker with the Polk Emerging Leaders Visionary Award for all of her work to start these programs and give opportunities for the young professionals of Polk County to be recognized for their commitment to their communities.

Lauren Jensen Lauren Jensen (Sessums Law Group P.A.) graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Kentucky in 2010 and later would receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2013. As a family law attorney and a mother of three, she has learned the many facets of true leadership and lives it out daily. It’s through her time with local organizations and local leaders that she has had the chance to learn what it takes to be a leader. Because of their influence and her dedication, she has risen in the ranks and is now serving as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Explorations V Children’s Museum and has been actively involved as they have launched their new brand, Florida Children’s Museum and built their new location at Bonnet Springs Park. She has also served as Community Vice President of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland. During the pandemic, she had to step up to the plate to ensure that the organizations she serves, were able to continue to serve Lakeland. She acted as the liaison between the Junior League and the Adopt a School initiative to house PPE supplies for schools at her home, while securing volunteer League members to facilitate distribution of the supplies to schools. In her service to Explorations V Children’s Museum, she assisted in making decisions about their finances, as the doors of the facility were closed to the public. Now, as Florida Childrens Museum prepares to move to its new location to Bonnet Springs Park, she will be leading the charge on their membership initiatives for the new facility. When she isn’t volunteering her time and talents to organizations like United Way of Central Florida, Florida Bar Family Law Section, and Lake Morton Community Church, you can find her taking a run with her kids, practicing yoga and serving those who are underprivileged at Lighthouse Ministries or the George Harris Youth Shelter.

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Dr. Andy Oguntola Dr. Andy Oguntola (Polk State College) graduated from Webber International University with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Masters of Business Administration. He then went on to Nova Southeastern University, where he received his Doctorate in Higher Educational Leadership in 2019. Currently, he is the Director of Polk State College’s JD Alexander Center, where he works to develop relationships with community leaders and educational institutions. While his position encompasses various duties, he coordinates services for students with disabilities and provides programming that meets the needs of faculty, staff, students, and business partners. One of the most satisfying moments of his career was when he stepped up to make an impact in education for Lake Wales students. Year after year, students would inform him that they were unable to go to college due to their family members being unfamiliar with the college admissions process. He heard a problem and did the work to find a solution. In 2015, he created a strategic plan to create a high school college fair for Lake Wales. He made a plan, presented it to the Superintendent of the Lake Wales Charter Schools and, while everyone loved the idea, they were unsure it could be accomplished. After three months of this recipient making calls, meeting with educators, and putting in the work, he saw this plan come to fruition. Today, the Lake Wales College Fair is one of the largest fairs in the State, with over 1,000 attendees and 40 colleges participating. This fair has been so successful that it has helped increase the college admissions rate. It also received a proclamation from the City of Lake Wales for its impactful results in supporting a city’s need. His ability to serve doesn’t take a break, regardless of if he is on the clock or not. His hobbies include, well, serving others! He got together with some friends to create a brand-new youth football and cheer league so that the youth in Lake Wales has a positive outlet after school. As of right now, there are over 350 young men and women signed up to play youth sports this year. They have also gathered 20 other individuals to help raise funds for new uniforms, scholarships, and even opportunities for tutoring and feeding the kids after practice. This past year he was the Chairman of the Lake Wales Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Committee in which they tackled challenging issues such as an officer-involved incident and body cameras; he is Chairman of the Lake Wales Chamber and Economic Development Council and is Chairman of the Lake Wales Charter School system.

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Sara Beth Reynolds Sara Beth Reynolds (Theatre Winter Haven) graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications, Media & Society. In May she completed a dual Masters of Public Administration & Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida. It’s no surprise that she is furthering her education. Education is one of her passions. She is the Development Director for Theatre Winter Haven, where she oversees grant applications, donor funding and creates new and innovative programs. In this role, she was able to procure over $1.2 million in funds to help the theatre through the challenges of 2020 and 2021 and continue to provide high-standard programming and classes to the community. Programs like the Theatre of Winter Haven’s internship program, DramaTime LIVE! Reading program, summer Master Classes, and their Performing Arts Academy scholarship programs. She also has had the opportunity to speak at the Great American Teach In, mentor through Polk Vision and the Winter Haven Public Education Partnership. Sara Beth ran for Polk County school board and won at the age of 24. In this role, she aids the district in overseeing what has grown to 109,000 students and 13,000 employees. It’s in this role that she has been able to make a great impact on the lives of students in Polk County. One of the most satisfying moments of her career was with a student from Winter Haven High School. He reached out to inform her that he had been accepted into Harvard. She first met him in his Junior year but appointed him as the District 4 Representative and was the only student of Polk County Public Schools COVID-19 Reopening Task Force. Even though he was sitting in a room with educational leaders with impressive resumes, he spoke up and advocated for what he believed would keep students safe during the pandemic. She was so proud to see that, because of his confidence, he was able to secure ultimate approval of the district-wide masks requirement. It ultimately solidified her thoughts about the importance of giving students the power to speak up and speak about issues and challenges.

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Brian Yates Brian Yates (Citizens Bank & Trust) graduated from the Florida School of Banking at the University of Florida and currently works for a local bank that has built a culture upon improving the areas they serve through community engagement. In his role at the bank, he does his best to inspire his team to collaborate and always reach for more. In 2020, many small businesses were looking to banks for help in their time of crisis. Even though he had just recently joined their team, Citizens Bank & Trust tapped this recipient to lead the Paycheck Protection Program division who stood up to help the small business of Polk County quickly. If you can imagine, there was a lot of red tape and rules that were constantly changing, but Brian took charge, led, and collaborated with his team and saw amazing results. They issued 1,115 loans for a total of over $118 million across Polk County. Small businesses were able to keep their doors open because of the aid that the bank provided. Twenty-two thousand people got to keep their jobs! He serves as a City Commissioner for Winter Haven, and in this role, he uses his leadership skills to make decisions that are in the best interest of the citizens of the City he loves. Bonnie Parker, Director of Wealth Management at the bank, expressed, “As a resident of this community, I have been very pleased with the way he has handled some difficult situations. From policies on wearing masks to making hard decisions on budget matters, he uses a calm temperament and thoughtful approach to helping move our city forward during what has most likely been one of the most trying times in our history.” His involvement in Winter Haven doesn’t stop with his service to the commission. This recipient is also actively engaged with Main Street Winter Haven, The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Team, the Ritz Theatre, and the Winter Haven Rotary Club, all well before his role as commissioner. He is also a graduate of Leadership Winter Haven Class 35 and was tapped to Chair Class 38.

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Dr. Michelle Henne Dr. Michelle Henne (Releve Sports Medicine) graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science. She also attended the University of South Florida College of Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Medicine. During her time at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, she served as the student leader for the scholarly concentration in Internal Medicine, a Panel Leader at the Florida Bioethics Student Planning Meeting, and was a Bareness/Behnke Chapter Member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. In the years to follow, she would complete her Residency at Bayfront Health Family Medicine Residency Program and her Fellowship with the Orlando Health Sports Medicine Fellowship. Today, she serves as the founder, owner, and medical director for her own sports medicine facility, Releve Sports Medicine. In 2018, her company obtained the status to provide continuing education to athletic trainers and opted to do it completely free of charge. 2020 was a year where many athletic trainers were furloughed or without work, so she offered these educational meetings virtually, which gave them the opportunity to expand the variety of attendees and speakers. They have had over 2,000 athletic trainers attend these virtual webinars. She was also able to encourage continuing education by participating as a speaker at the annual conference for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. It was there that she shared more about the impact of COVID on sports medicine. She is involved in the Polk County Medical Association, the Central Florida Physician Alliance, Junior League of Winter Haven, Light Up the Night 5K, Leadership Winter Haven, and Leadership Polk. Uniquely, she is also carrying on the county’s legacy as the Water Ski Capital of the World on the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team. Even though she isn’t a Winter Haven native, she felt it was an excellent way to be a part of something unique that her community is known for. Many medical practices had to shut their doors due to COVID. But her practice has actually grown, doubling in size since May 2020. She has also had the amazing opportunity to cover UFC and boxing events on ESPN and Telemundo as a certified ringside physician. Photo Provided havenmagazines.com

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Katie Worthington Decker - Special Polk Emerging Leaders Visionary Award Every year, they give five awards to five recipients. But for the 10th year of these awards, the Polk Emerging Leaders Awards committee wanted to do something special for one of the people who started it all, Katie Worthington Decker. It’s because of her influence and vision that they celebrate ten years of breaking down community lines. Ten years of EMERGE, ENDEAVOR, and ENGAGE working together to promote the young professionals of our community. In these ten years, they have had the opportunity to bestow the title of Emerging Leader to over 50 Young Professionals from throughout Polk County while recognizing the work of hundreds of others. None of this would have been possible without her inspiration, leadership, and dedication. Katie strongly believes in the power of our community’s young professionals. She believes that young professionals are unselfishly making a difference in our community every day. She, along with her Chamber predecessor Bob Gernert and mentor Bonnie Parker, wanted to create an outlet to recognize those accomplishments. Born through this was the Polk Emerging Leaders Awards. Katie is an avid UCF fan, a champion for businesses, and an advocate for her community. She is a mother, a daughter, a wife, a sister, a friend, and an admired business leader. As the President & CEO of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, she continues to push Winter Haven and Polk County forward through advocacy, business development, collaboration, and so much more.

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Goodnight Lakeland “Goodnight, Mister Fish and Polk Museum of Art, too. Goodnight, Library. See you at storytime soon.” – Goodnight Lakeland By Ida Mundell and Josh “Bump” Galletta

wouldn’t want anyone else to draw it,” she said. Galletta started sketches after their initial phone call. As it often goes, the two got busy with life and shelved the project. Last summer, looking to produce something positive in such tumultuous times, Galletta’s wife, Mary, encouraged them to finish it. “I made it a goal where every day I focused on one page and sent it to Ida,” said Galletta.

Have you read Lakeland’s unofficial bedtime story, Goodnight Lakeland? The children’s book, penned by Ida Mundell and illustrated by Josh “Bump” Galletta, is an ode to the Swan City and a perfect local gift for the upcoming holiday season.

In November 2020, they finished Goodnight Lakeland and selfpublished the book. It was delivered the week after Thanksgiving. Goodnight Lakeland sold out by Christmas last year, and when they had a book signing on August 21 at Pressed, they sold out within a day.

Mundell and her husband, Nate, have four kids: Aurora, Eleanor, Ezra, and August. The homeschool mom of four is also a children’s Kids Pastor at Access Church. The family moved to Lakeland about 20 years ago.

A BOOK OF GOOD MEMORIES Goodnight Lakeland is about nostalgic and significant locations around the city, accompanied by Bump’s signature black and white illustrations. Mundell said, “The book is full of our favorite traditions and memories. […] It’s an ode to our families’ favorite things. Lakeland is special. People love the place of Lakeland and feeling at home everywhere they go, and that’s the vibe of the book, what we wanted it to be.”

Galletta and his wife Mary have two kids, Emmersyn and Fynn. He is a commercial artist and illustrator with artwork in places like Starbucks and Haus 820. Ida and Bump met several years ago through her store, A Kind Place, formerly in Dixieland. “It was all fair trade, give back, and locally made,” said Mundell of the retail concept she plans to start back again when she isn’t busy homeschooling her children. Looking for more local artists to feature in A Kind Place, Mundell said, “I mustered the courage to ask Bump if he would put art in my shop.” It was one of the first retail spots Galletta sold his art. The two families became fast friends and shared a connection of art and community.

“Home and place are important, I think. […] Feeling placement, feeling like you can walk in somewhere and somebody knows who you are. Being seen, known, and loved is verbiage I use through my ministry and with my own family and everywhere. The book is a little extension of that,” Mundell said. “I think it’s really important that you have a place in a world where everything is changing.”

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to Silvermoon Drive-in and everything in between. Bump said he drew the Sputnik Tower because that was the first recognizable landmark to his family when they first moved to the city. Every page is filled with words and drawings of memories and traditions for Mundell and Galletta.

including Buena Market and Haus MRKT, or on his website (hurry, amounts are limited). Mundell thought about her bookish breakout and said, “Something I tell my kids and something I have to remind myself of is that it’s okay to be a beginner. […] I think there’s so much anxiety in the creative world that you have to be there already, that you have to know everything, that you have to have every answer.” She continued, “We stop the process from ever beginning, and that makes me sad because how many great things are we missing out on? I would take an all heart, beginner product over someone who thinks they are the best of the best all the time. I like the hustle and the heart and the passion behind the project.”

“I’m not from Lakeland. It took me a while to get used to it when I first moved here twelve years ago. It slowly became a place we loved,” Galletta said. Lakeland has become home to the family, and Galletta said it is special to tell its story with Mundell’s words and his drawings. “It’s fun that she asked me to do it,” he said. The Goodnight Lakeland author and illustrator often receive pictures of grandparents reading it to their grandchildren, kids carrying it around town, realtors gifting it to new homeowners, and parents sending it to their children going to college out of state. They’ve also heard from the parents of children with autism who say their kids love to carry the book and match it to their surroundings around the city. “They share those stories, and that means everything when they take the time, and they’re so excited to say, ‘Our kid loves this book,’ or ‘We read it every night,’ or ‘That’s the book they pick off the bookshelf,’” said Mundell.

For Bump, the success of their grassroots, self-published book was a reassurance of community love. “It shows how much the community does care for each other,” he said. Follow their social media for future opportunities to meet the Goodnight Lakeland author and illustrator. They plan to read their book during storytime at Pressed. Bump will have copies available at the many holiday markets he’ll be attending. Expect more projects from the duo (perhaps even something in color) in the future. Mundell said, “I do love writing and communicating, and I love storytelling. I love listening to storytelling. I love sharing stories. I think that is how you change the world if you can share captivating stories and invite people to listen.”

Galletta said, “People will say, ‘This is where we got married,’ or ‘This is where we met.’ I’ve had a lot of fun encounters hearing those stories.” And of course, Galletta, who often hides free artwork for people around town and places he travels, hid a few ‘Easter eggs’ in Goodnight Lakeland too. If you find one, tell Bump! “I like to wait and see if anyone’s discovered them,” he said. The project inspired Galletta’s daughter to make a book of her own, a creative process he’s been working with her on.

You can pick up a copy of Goodnight Lakeland at Pressed Books & Coffee, Galletta’s upcoming pop-up markets, or his website, www.bumpgalletta.com. Goodnight Lakeland Author: Ida Mundell FB: Ida Mundell IG @idamundell

HOW YOU CHANGE THE WORLD Alongside Goodnight Lakeland, Mundell and Galletta collaborated with Lakeland-based handmade accessory company East of These to create a baby blanket featuring Galletta’s black and white artwork. You can pick up one of these adorable gifts at any pop-up markets that Galletta attends,

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Happy Birthday, Rec Room! You know it, you love it, you’ve probably played a game of drunk Mario Kart there – Rec Room turns one this Halloween!

ALL FUN AND GAMES Bringing video games into the bar scene was a no-brainer for Ellis and O’Leary. For Ellis, his favorite game was Ms. Pac-Man. “I cut a countless number of college classes to go to the Student Center when no one was there, to play,” he said. The iconic arcade game is free to play at Rec Room.

The product of partners Jason Ellis, Conn O’Leary, Corey Ripley, Barrett Hollis, and Mike and Wendy O’Leary, Rec Room quickly won over Lakelanders. We sat down with Jason Ellis and Conn O’Leary to discuss the video game bar concept. “I think collectively we wanted to do another project,” said O’Leary. Initially, the idea was to open a dive bar. Lakeland has quite a few dive bars that have stood the test of time, so the vision changed.

For O’Leary, it was Dig Dug. “I remember playing that in the hallway of a gym rec center that I used to go to when I was a kid. I’d throw coin after coin into that,” he said. O’Leary, who grew up in Hawaii, remembers frequenting an arcade there called the Fun Factory. “The best time of the year was my birthday when they’d hand me ten or twenty bucks, and they’d leave so I’d be by myself in this arcade. It was the best thing ever. Twenty dollars back then went a long way because all the games were a quarter apiece.”

Ellis brought up the idea of a “barcade,” a bar/ arcade concept popular in many metropolitan areas. O’Leary thought of his sister. “I can sit at a bar and drink for two or three hours and be fine, but within ten minutes, she’s like, ‘What’s next? What are we doing? We aren’t doing this all night. We need to go play pool, shoot darts, sing karaoke, do something.’” The idea of having an activity-oriented bar had teeth to it.

It isn’t all retro games at Rec Room. The bar has a good mix of old, new, and activity games. Rec Room regulars buy tokens to play everything from Mortal Kombat to NBA Showtime, Guitar Hero, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, basketball, skeeball, and air hockey. They recently installed two pinball machines, a popular addition to the barcade.

They recruited some like-minded folks for the project and got to work on their Lakeland barcade, Rec Room. The idea was intentionally inclusive of everyone in the community, said the partners – friends getting together for drinks, a date night, and those who don’t drink at all. “That was the impetus behind it. This could be for everybody,” said O’Leary.

Above all else, O’Leary hopes Rec Room is a fun space whether you’re looking to socialize, sip a cocktail, or win a few rounds of Jurassic Park pinball. “It can be whatever you want to have fun with. If you don’t care about video games and just want to drink at the bar and hang out with friends, cool. If you don’t drink at all and want to come in and have a basketball tournament with your boys, we’ve got that too.”

When they found the building that would eventually become Rec Room, formerly LkldTV, O’Leary said, “We fell into the perfect space. […] We could see the potential bloom.” The renovations took about a year and a half to complete. The Rec Room was set to open in March of 2020 but was delayed into the fall by the pandemic.

LEVELING UP THE BAR SCENE As for the drinks, Ellis said, “We wanted to have a curated list that showed that we had bartending skills but could also handle a high-volume atmosphere.” Their most popular cocktail is the Planet Popstar, made with white rum, a strawberry shrub, fresh mint, cream soda, and lemon juice.

“It was kind of a bear,” O’Leary said of the project. “It was an old building, built in the ‘30s, I think, so we had to do extensive electrical repairs. We gutted it, and then with all the COVID delays, when we were close to finishing up, they still hadn’t green-lit all the bars yet.” Rec Room finally opened on Halloween of 2020.

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as “light, fruit-forward, fun” and “dangerously delicious.” He worked with Rec Room General Manager, Olivia Lewandowski, to develop their cocktail menu. Rec Room slings plenty of seltzers, new-school cocktails, and frozen drinks, serving a primarily younger crowd.

Room, Good Thyme, and Cob & Pen, agreed that they were “ambitious, but also measured.” O’Leary said, “We’re always looking to expand and do bigger and better [things], but it’s got to make sense. […] That’s how I think we’ve done so well – we have a vision, and we wait for the vision to coalesce into something we can manage.”

Though the bar doesn’t serve its own food, they regularly host food trucks and vendor pop-ups. “My favorite is Pinoy Cravings,” O’Leary said. “They’re so friendly, they’re cool, and their food is amazing.”

“We like the burgeoning town as opposed to the established bigger city,” added Ellis. “One of the things we’ve done really well is we know how to find good people and use them to their potential and grow positive working relationships with them. Building the management team at Cob & Pen allowed us to step away and do projects like this. […] ‘You’re as good as the people you surround yourself with’ is pretty true.”

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK Reception of the Lakeland barcade has been encouraging, say the owners. “The community and The City have been nothing but great,” O’Leary said.

Celebrate one year with Rec Room this Halloween. Follow their social media for weekly events and specials like Monday Mario Kart tournaments, Token Tuesday, and Thursday BOGO and ping pong tourneys, as well as their quarterly DJ dance parties. Happy Birthday to one of Lakeland’s most rad bars!

The pair attributes much of Rec Room’s success to their team. “We put together a really good staff,” said O’Leary. The bar hasn’t suffered staffing issues plaguing much of the service industry. “That’s been good to have that continuity. People like coming in and seeing their bartenders, and the ones we’ve had have done well connecting with customers and building that clientele base where they know their names, what they drink, know their stories. That’s been invaluable to us.”

Rec Room 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland (863) 213-4073 FB @RecRoomLKLD IG @recroomlkld www.recroomlkld.com

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Cocktails and Sweets It’s that time of year again and what better way to celebrate the delicious decadence of spooky season than by combining two of our favorite things: candy and cocktails! This Halloween, I set out to do just this with fellow cocktail lover and owner of Confection candy store, Ivy Horn. Trust me, when you get the chance to work with a candy guru conjuring the perfect cocktails to compliment the trickiest of treats, you step up to the cauldron with mad delight. No matter your taste preference or mixology skill level, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest. From tried and true to new and trendy, from classics to crafts, we’ve got you covered.

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It wouldn’t be Halloween without fun-sized candy bars like Snickers, Three Musketeers, Milky Ways, and Kit Kats. Let’s face it, they were always primo trick-or-treating loot. We decided the timelessness of an Old Fashioned is best suited for these American classics. With enough moxie to hold its own with flavors like chocolate, peanut, and caramel, it is sure to delight the tastebuds when paired with these tiny candy bars. Choose a bourbon with strong caramel notes like Makers Mark 46 and for extra credit, try switching out the traditional angostura bitters with more interesting selections like chocolate or walnut. Don’t forget the Luxardo cherry!

Fruity treats like Albanese 12 Flavor Gummi Bears are best enjoyed with bubbles. Sure, an Aperol Spritz would work wonderfully here but there’s a new spritz in town. Meet the Italicus Spritz. The softly sweet and gently bitter Italicus Rosolio di Bergamatto perfectly enhances each gummi with its floral and citrus notes and comes in the most gorgeous bottle with a lid that gives us some serious Beetlejuice vibes. As a bonus, the olive garnish helps cleanse the palette between flavors. I have to admit, I’ve been having a bit of a love affair with the Negroni cocktail recently. It is oh so bitter, but oh so smooth, and might be the perfect pairing for red licorice. While it’s not for everyone as most folks either love Campari or hate it, those who love it will appreciate how the bold bitterness helps to balance out the sweetness of this classic candy. If you’re feeling extra sassy, try an Empress Negroni with black licorice. Empress gin is made with Butterfly Pea Blossom, giving it a beautiful purple hue that screams Halloween when paired with black. Also, the Luxardo Bitter Bianco has earthy, herbal notes that mirror the anise and fennel flavors of the licorice.

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While searching for a complementary counterpart to an Almond Joy, we came across the Saturn cocktail. Rum might be an obvious choice here, but the botanicals in gin actually go surprisingly well with coconut. After swooning over this stunning tiki drink (the garnish looks like Saturn), we were compelled to try it with a Mars bar, if only for whimsical posterity. Turns out, this is a match made in the heavens. The sweet almond in the Orgeat and the Caribbean spices in the Falernum enhance the caramel, nougat, and chocolate, while the acidity of the passion fruit and citrus really makes all the flavors pop. It is delicious with an Almond Joy, but Saturn and Mars together? Cosmic! I’ve always been a sucker for Reese’s peanut butter cups. The salty, chocolaty, peanut buttery deliciousness just begs to be washed down with ice-cold milk. For an adult version of this classic childhood combination, try a Brandy Milk Punch instead. Sweet and creamy, with hints of vanilla and nutmeg, and two ounces of Brandy that packs quite the “punch”, this one is good with almost everything.

In addition to every candy you can think of, Confection also carries some seriously amazing designer chocolates. This cocktail was handcrafted to be paired with the Dick Taylor seasonal release of Blackberry Bergamot Dark Chocolate. The tequila really enhances the cocoa, especially when cooled down with Chamomile, while the use of Bergamot liqueur and rose bitters mimic the floral notes in this silky dark chocolate bar. The addition of an egg white might sound strange, but adds a frothy creaminess that is nothing short of luscious.

FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC 1 ½ oz chamomile infused tequila ½ oz Italicus ½ oz lemon juice ½ oz honey syrup 2-3 dashes Old Forester Rose and Citrus bitters ¾ oz egg white or aquafaba Pour all ingredients into a mixing tin and dry shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake for 30 more seconds, then double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with another dash of bitters and a fresh blackberry.

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We wanted to include an all-in-one candy-cocktail combination and decided buttered rum infused with candy corn was the best way to encapsulate the feeling of the season. Total Harry Potter vibes were involved in conjuring this creamy and dreamy treat! It makes a great shooter or sipper and might be the ultimate Halloween libation.

CHILDREN OF THE CORN 1 oz candy corn infused butter-washed spiced rum* ½ oz Licor 43 1 oz heavy cream Pour all ingredients into a mixing tin filled with ice, shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Double strain into a cordial glass and garnish with candy corn. *For the rum: Melt 1 stick of butter and cook until golden and nutty. Let cool and pour into a mason jar containing 12oz of spiced rum. Swirl and let sit for one hour, then freeze overnight. Pour the liquid away from the fat, then strain through a coffee filter. Add 1 cup of candy corn to buttered rum, swirl, and keep refrigerated. The candy corn will dissolve and leave the rum with a beautiful orange color.

After all the candy tasting, it wouldn’t be surprising to have a bit of a bellyache. Cynar is an Italian aperitif that has been used by Nonnas for years to settle tummies after a big meal. Bittersweet and infused with many herbs and roots, the main ingredient is artichoke, but don’t let that deter you. It’s delicious and holds its own with more popular aperitifs like Aperol and Campari. Add some cucumber and soda for a nice little serving of vegetables after all that sugar. Cynar can also be sipped on between candy tasting to cleanse the palate.

AUDREY II 1 oz vodka 1 oz cynar ½ oz cucumber simple syrup ½ oz lemon juice Top with soda or prosecco Pour the first 4 ingredients into a mixing tin filled with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, top with soda or Prosecco and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.

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FARM FRESH MURDER By Paige Shelton In this cozy mystery series, Becca Robins leads a simple life, making jams and preserves on her very own farm. But when there’s a murder in her quaint little town, she puts herself in the line of fire to defend her friend’s innocence-and goes from making jam to being in one. Who knew the farmers’ market was a hotbed of secrets and betrayals?

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Rosalie returns to her childhood home as a widow and mother. She has spent the previous two decades on her husband’s farm, finding solace in her garden, even though the farm is threatened first by drought and then by a predatory chemical company. Now, grieving, Rosalie begins to confront the past, on a search for family, identity, and a community where she can finally belong. A haunting that follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.

THE MODERN HOMESTEAD GARDEN By Gary Pilarchik Filled with easy-to-employ ideas and lessons for improving your food self-sufficiency no matter how much land you have, “The Modern Homestead Garden” focuses on planting, growing, harvesting, and preserving food.

A THOUSAND ACRES By Jane Smiley When their father, a wealthy farmer, decides to retire and offers to divide the land between his three daughters, Ginny and Rose accept the offer, but Caroline refuses and is banished from the family, which causes dark, deep-rooted secrets to come to light that will forever change all of their lives. This gripping novel, with echoes of King Lear, was a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

THE RURAL DIARIES By Hilarie Burton Morgan From the beloved actress, Hilarie Burton Morgan comes her inspiring story of leaving Hollywood to buy a farm and candy shop in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Celebrate community, family, and the value of hard work in small town America.

THE VICTORY GARDEN By Rhys Bowen As the Great War continues to take its toll, headstrong twenty-oneyear-old Emily Bryce is determined to contribute to the war effort. She volunteers as a ‘land girl,” tending to the neglected grounds of a large Devonshire estate. It’s here that Emily discovers the long-forgotten journals of a medicine woman who devoted her life to her herbal garden. As she learns more about the volatile power of healing with herbs, the found journals will bring her to the brink of disaster but may open a path to her destiny.

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Join the author and her family on their journey away from the industrial-food pipeline to a rural life in which they vow to buy only food raised in their neighborhood, grow it themselves, or learn to live without it. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the center of family life and diversified farms at the center of the American diet.

WE ARE EACH OTHER’S HARVEST By Natalie Baszile The author of the novel “Queen Sugar” gathers together essays, poems, photographs, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories to examine Black people’s connection to the American land from Emancipation to today. A beautiful exploration and celebration of Black farming in America.

Offers advice in food preservation, recipes, gardening, beekeeping, raising livestock, soap making, and other farm and household activities for living well and living simply. This 50th anniversary edition of the original manual offers up-to-date and detailed information for living a selfsufficient lifestyle in the 21st century.

HARLEM GROWN By Tony Hillery A picture-book account of the uplifting story of New York City’s Harlem Grown garden describes how students from an underfunded school turned a vacant lot into an aesthetic and functional farm built on practices of community collaboration and sustainable eating.

EPIC TOMATOES By Craig LeHoullier Savor your best tomato harvest ever! Craig LeHoullier provides everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties, from planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season. He also offers a comprehensive guide to various pests and tomato diseases, explaining how best to avoid them with beautiful photographs and intriguing tomato profiles throughout.

FARMER DUCK By Martin Waddell and Helen Oxenbury An uplifting modern fable depicts a hardworking duck who cooks, cleans, farms, and otherwise cares for his fellow animals to compensate for their farmer’s laziness until the duck’s exhausted collapse compels the other farmyard animals to come to the rescue.

OCTOBER CALENDAR 2021 *Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house. DIAPER DRIVE When: Oct. 01 - 31, 2021 elcpolk.org/ Polk County families could use your help! The Early Learning Coalition is currently collecting diapers in newborn sized to size 6 & wipes of any kind. You may bring your donations to the nearest Early Learning Coalition of Polk County location near you. Early Learning Coalition of Polk County locations: 115 S Missouri Ave, Lakeland. State Rd 60 East, Lake Wales. 203 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. JOSEPHINE SACABO: THOSE WHO DANCE When: Oct. 01 - 17, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Josephine Sacabo’s art is both of our time and embedded deeply in a time past. She is an acclaimed, New Orleans-based contemporary photographer. As visitors will quickly realize, Sacabo (b. 1944) is one of the most poetic photographers actively working in the United States today and one whose ethereal and moving photographs look nothing like those of any other artist. Sacabo conjures a world of mystery and mysticism in her work, excavating stories about lives lived in secret struggle or without inhibition, reviving traditional processes of photography like photogravure and tintypes, and giving muchneeded voice to women of the past whose legacies still inspire and haunt the artist to this day. 863688-7743 Schedule your visit online. AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM: TREASURES FROM THE DAYWOOD COLLECTION When: Oct. 01 - 24, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Features 41 rarely-seen Impressionist paintings originally from the private collection of Arthur Dayton and Ruth Woods Dayton (whose surnames combine to create the collection’s portmanteau name: “Day-Wood”). Celebrated as patrons of the arts in West Virginia and as consequential collectors of American art, the Daytons developed a fine art collection that exceeded 200 works. 863-688-7743 CIRO’S SWEET TOOTH DESSERT TOUR When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Explore the sweeter side of Winter Haven, Florida! Muffins, Cupcakes, Pies, and more! Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. This tour is perfect for kids of all ages! 48 hours advance ticket purchase is required, days and times vary. Contact info@winterhavenfoodtours.com. AFTERNOON FLAVORS OF WINTER HAVEN FOOD TOUR When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 2-4:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Wet those lips and get ready to experience what Winter Haven offers to both locals and tourists alike. Your friendly tour guide will share history of food and the award winning city all while you

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sample delicious dishes. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance, days and times vary. Contact info@winterhavenfoodtours.com. WINTER HAVEN HAPPY HOUR WALKING TOUR When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 4:30-7 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Where do the locals hangout? Come join us for Happy Hour and find out! The happy hour tour only focuses on bars and restaurants that host Happy Hours. Must be 21 with ID to attend. Tours must be purchased 48 hours in advance, days vary. Contact info@winterhavenfoodtours.com. FALLFEST AT GRB When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 5-9 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Get into the spirit of Fall with a night the whole family can enjoy complete with a Pumpkin Patch, sweets, beer releases (barrel aged imperial pumpkin ale), cider station, produce, live music & delicious food! One day only, they’re having a pumpkin patch/pumpkin painting station with proceeds going to the Ridge Art Association, Inc! FallFest kicks off the Food Drive! Bring in any (non-expired) non-perishable food item! All food donations will be given to Restaurants Against Hunger, Inc. FIRST FRIDAY: COOKIE CARNIVAL When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland downtownlkld.com/uncategorized/first-fridaycookie-carnival/ First Friday’s “Om Nom Nom” Cookie Carnival returns ! Cookie Creators will be peddling their delicious wares in Munn Park. Stop by, and pick up 1 or 2 or more cookies, as well as other delicious baked goods! Want to sample some cookies for free? Text FFCOOKIE to 855-298-5275 for a chance to be one of 50 lucky cookie judges. (Winners will be notified on October 1 at 9am via text. Text messaging rates may apply.) Worried that you might not be chosen via text? The first 50 walk-ups on the night of the event can also snag a Cookie Judge badge.Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. and Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!

length, Lakeland based documentary that uses historic homes as a vehicle to tell its story. Stay after the film for an exclusive Q&A. Advance Tickets: Adult - $10, Children (12 & under) - $8.

create the ultimate family Halloween celebration– all included with regular day admission and select Annual Passes. Saturdays and Sundays only, reserve in advance.

SIR HENRY’S HAUNTED TRAIL When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 7:30-11 p.m. Where: 2837 South Frontage Rd., 2837 South Frontage Rd., Plant City. http://sirhenryshauntedtrail.com Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is an outdoor haunted trail located in Plant City. Sir Henry’s features 3 haunted trails, an escape game, and laser tag along with live entertainment, food vendors and merchandise. Experience the ultimate haunted experience for the avid horror and Halloween fan! Trek your way through woods that the legendary phantom Sir Henry haunts as he looks for the murderer of his Bride. But Sir Henry is not the only creature you have to fear. If you’re lucky you might make it out alive. Open weekends only.

OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 11 a.m. Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow polk-county.net/history-center/education Learn about historic Oak Hill Cemetery and those interred within. The tour starts at the History Center with a short one-mile walk that includes historic landmarks along the route. It includes discussion on traditional burial practices, impact of the medical revolution and pioneers of Polk County. Oak Hill Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 with the earliest recorded burial dating to 1860. This program is offered on the 1st Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & ELECTRONIC DISPOSAL EVENT When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: 1270 S Broadway Ave, Bartow Enter From East Georgia Street. Bring your Household Hazardous Waste& Electronics to safely dispose of them at no cost to you. The City of Bartow and Polk County Waste & Recycling are partnering to collect. For more Information on this event: Polk County Waste & Recycling (863) 284-4319.

2 PM BAND When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Great harmonies and terrific songs from Florida’s folk dream trio, 2PM Band. That stands for “2 Petes and a Mike” in case you were wondering.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com COMMUNITYFEST WINTER HAVEN When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com CommunityFest Winter Haven, presented by Citizens Bank & Trust and the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, is a free family fun festival aimed at giving families a chance to enjoy a day-in-the-park with complimentary games and activities, businesses the chance to give back to the community by setting up a booth with activities and more!This event is located in downtown Winter Haven’s South Central, Central and Virginia Miller Parks.

BANDIDAS PRIDE SOCIAL When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 6-10 p.m. Where: The Poor Porker 801 E Main St, Lakeland The Bandidas Social returns to The Poor Porker! As always, there will be dancing, drinks, eats, but this one is extra special. It’s our first ever PRIDE Social + Pop-Up Market! Summer may be over but Pride is forever Come hungry and ready to bump with Bandidas Test Kitchen. A special food and drink will be available to keep you fueled and refreshed. DJ Eric will be spinning LGBTQ+ anthems with a mix of latin classics and bangers, as usual, for us to dance the night away! This event is open to all folks and all ages. Visit our page for more info: instagram.com/bandidas_lkld. Interested in vending? DM or email us: hola@ bandidaslkld.com

DISCOVER PLANT-BASED “CHEESE” When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Brittney Kieffer in the outdoor kitchen to learn about plant-based nutrition and how to make “Cheese” using cashews. During this workshop you will get to enjoy this delicious favorite, and learn how to make your own plant-based cheese at home. $10 for members/$15 for non-members. Register in advance. 863-734-1222

REBEL SOUL When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Live music + food truck + local beer!

BRICK OR TREAT When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Legoland Florida, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven. legoland.com/florida/ Don’t miss the spookiest, kookiest trick-or-treating party of the year! This kid-friendly Halloween event returns with tons of spooktacular sweets, meetand-greets with exclusive creepy-cool LEGO® Halloween monsters, larger-than-afterlife LEGO® build activities, limited time seasonal themed snacks PLUS BOO-tastic nightly fireworks to

“THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE” PREMIERE When: Oct. 01, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland polktheatre.org Produced by Paige and Chase Wagner of Paige Wagner Homes and directed by The Collection Media, “The People Who Live” there is a feature-

DAN PEPIN SOLO When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Enjoy Great Food, Drinks, and music at Craft + Kitchen! BEETHOVEN’S ODDS ON FAVORITES When: Oct. 02, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland lkldsymphony.org The Anne Jenkins Memorial Symphony Series presents Beethoven’s Odds On Favorites.Ludwig von Beethoven was born in December 1770, so his 250th birthday was celebrated in 2020. Enjoy some of his most iconic works, including memorable movements from Symphonies 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. One hour, 10 minutes | NO INTERMISSION. Purchase tickets in advance. (863) 688-3743 MIDSOMMAR (2019) RATED R When: Oct. 03, 2021 | 2 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland polktheatre.org A young American couple, their relationship foundering, travel to a fabled Swedish midsummer festival where a seemingly pastoral paradise transforms into a sinister, dread-soaked nightmare as the locals reveal their terrifying agenda.Tickets are $5.00 WOLF (1994) RATED R When: Oct. 03, 2021 | 5 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland polktheatre.org After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he’s been fired and replaced by Stewart Swinton (James Spader), a vicious young executive. As increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be a werewolf.Tickets are $5.00, purchase in advance. THE MUSIC OF SHANIA TWAIN When: Oct. 03, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium 500 Cletus Allen Drive Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ Gates open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. The next best thing to Shania Twain live in concert is SIMPLY SHANIA featuring Valerie performing in tribute to Shania. Valerie does an excellent

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impersonation of Shania vocally as well as visually; not only by capturing the vocal style of the country mega-star, but also by the meticulous duplicating of her stage costumes. Performed outdoors, bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! 863-294-7469 AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 04, 2021 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join the museum for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too! Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot! CRAFT BEER & BINGO When: Oct. 04, 2021 | 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Join us for Craft Beer and Bingo with Fisher! Free to play, win beer & prizes! Every Monday. TRIVIA MONDAYS AT COB & PEN When: Oct. 04, 2021 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave,, Lakeland Live trivia is happening at Cob & Pen every Monday. Tons of fun with a uge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and a amazing food menu. Prizes for Top 3 Teams and we have a Quarterly Contest to see who the best team is every quarter. Points are accumulated and the best team will earn a party courtesy of C&P.

MUSIC BINGO WITH SG WOOD, FITNICHE FUN RUN W/ LA PALAPA TIME When: Oct. 05, 2021 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Come test your skills for free at 6:30, win prizes! Take a fun run at 5:30 and earn your beers! La Palapa Time will be on hand starting at 3 PM. TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Oct. 05, 2021 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Gather up those teams and say hello to Trivia Tuesdays in the Packing House, hosted by Triviosity Live Events! Prizes are awarded to the Top 3 Teams and the First Place team each week gets to claim the Trophy of Awesome! Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. JURASSIC PARK NIGHT - HOLD ON I KNOW THIS When: Oct. 06, 2021 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Thanks to local friends, you will have a gen-uine Jurassic Park Tour Vehicle on site to inspire your knowledge of the movie franchise! Free to play and prizes to win! Cuban B’s will have the awesome food starting at 3pm.

AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM When: Oct. 07, 2021 | 3-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org The Polk Museum of Art will stay open until 8 p.m. for After Hours on the first Thursday of each month. During the evening, Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, will host a Curator Tour at 6 pm, providing in-depth art-historical and curatorial insight into one of the current exhibitions. Registration is not required, but appreciated.

show/movie series. Hosted by Triviosity. Teams of no more than 6 players. Check-in starts at 6:30pm, questions start at 7:00pm. This event is 21 and up.

LIVE HART When: Oct. 07, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Happy to have the talented Live Hart from Orlando at 6, and the great food truck, Happy Ending starting at 3!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY When: Oct. 07 - 31, 2021 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com This show features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Days and times vary, purchase ticket in advance. 863-294-7469

MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. When: Oct. 07 - 10, 2021 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland This new musical, which retells the Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved songs, “When You Wish upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar- and Grammy Award winner and master melodist, Stephen Schwartz, tackling timely issues about what it means to be “the perfect child” — and what it means to be “a real father.” It is only when faced with the thought of never seeing Pinocchio again that Geppetto truly learns the joys of being a father and loving his child unconditionally. Times vary. (863) 603-7529

TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS AT FRONT PAGE BREWING When: Oct. 06, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Front Page Brewing Co, 190 S Florida Ave, Bartow Gather your friends and join Triviosity at Front Page Brewing EVERY Wednesday evening. Fantastic new beers on tap along with a rotating food truck to fill your bellies. They also have some great prizes to win and fun to be had by all. Space fills up quickly, so come EARLY to grab a table. Check in starts at 6:30.

TRIVIA THURSDAYS AT BARREL239 When: Oct. 07, 2021 | 6:45-9 p.m. Where: Barrel 239 239 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday is General Knowledge except the 3rd Thursday of the month, which is a themed

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THURSDAY TRIVIA AT CRAFT+ KITCHEN When: Oct. 07, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 S Florida Ave, Lakeland The weekly live trivia event at Craft + Kitchen is hosted by Triviosity Live Events every Thursday. Prizes to the Top 3 teams.

POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK When: Oct. 08, 2021 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join the Polk Museum of Art every second Friday of the month for a Point of View Gallery Talk! Each month, they invite special guests to discuss a current exhibition at the Museum, incorporating their own unique expertise and perspectives. Registration is not required, but appreciated. 863-688-7743

FUNK UP YOUR FALL WITH G.W. SOUTHER LIVE IN CONCERT When: Oct. 08, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org G.W. Souther is a four piece melting pot of artists based out of Orlando blending the likes of Pop, Rock, and Soul with their incredible vocal abilities and musicianship together. Yes, they play and sing their instruments the entire show! That means multiple leaders, sweet harmonies, and an instrumental blend that’s guaranteed to keep you engaged and wanting more. $20 members/$35 non-members. 863-734-1222 RB STONE BAND When: Oct. 08, 2021 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Enjoy the rockin’ blues with RB Stone Band and Cuban B’s will be making food starting at 3. SIP & SUPPORT When: Oct. 08, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. secure.qgiv.com/for/pscf/event/835485/ A Live Virtual Experience to Support Polk State College Student Scholarships! You are invited to gather your friends and family for a delightful evening at home featuring hand-selected wines, artisan food pairings, and an exclusive LIVE virtual discussion with a world-renowned winemaker and an award-winning chef, all in support of Polk State College student scholarships. Each Sip & Support ticket serves two participants and includes three demi bottles of hand-selected wines from the Napa Valley, paired with a custom charcuterie board filled with delicious artisanal fare. These items are to be enjoyed while participating in a live Zoom presentation with winemaker Jean Hoeflinger and Chef Bob Aungst. Additional information including Zoom links and details for pick up will be provided upon purchase of tickets.

THE MUSIC OF HEART When: Oct. 08, 2021 | 8 p.m. Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium 500 Cletus Allen Drive, Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ Performed outdoors near the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium. Bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! Gates open at 7 pm, show starts at 8pm. Like Heart, Love Alive is fronted by two extraordinarily talented ladies.

ARTLAB When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Each month participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and accessible, hands-on learning experience for all ages. ArtLabs are led by professional artists and art educators who will engage participants of all ages and skills in the creation of their own piece of artwork. Using a array of mediums and techniques, the project will relate to an exhibition on display in the Museum. Registration and more information will be available two weeks prior to the event. 863-688-7743

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH CATHY FUTRAL When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join water color artist Cathy Futral for a class on painting plein air landscape, with a focus on fall flowers. All art materials will be provided to complete 1-2 small studies in the garden. Reservation required. $25 members/$35 nonmembers. 863-734-1222

PHONEOGRAPHY: SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate. In this workshop, students will learn basic skills and compositional techniques in photography, Students will use their own smartphones or tablets. Please note: This workshop will be taught using Apple products; therefore, some basic photography functions may differ slightly from those of other cell phone brands. For more information, contact Rick Runion at ricksphotoclass@aol.com.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

FOX SQUIRREL CORN MAZE When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd N, Plant City futchentertainment.com We open at 10am. Gate closes at 5 p.m. — Guests must exit by 6 p.m. Open Oct. 9-24. Most vendors are cash only. Admission price includes unlimited maze, hayride games and more. Free Parking, pumpkins for sale, closed toed shoes advised.

HYBRID FOSTER CARE CLASS When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Heartland for Children 1350 E Main St. Suite C3, Bartow heartlandforchildren.org/become Zoom Class Dates: 10/9 and 10/23 from 10AM3PM, In-person Class Dates: 10/16 from 9AM3:30PM. To register, either call 863-519-8900 x 289 or visit heartlandforchildren.org/become

ETCHED IN HISTORY: A STUDY OF POLK’S HISTORIC CEMETERIES When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. polk-county.net/history-center/zoom-andvroom Zoom & Vroom is a virtual program that provides registrants with the tools to create immersive learning experiences for the entire family. Each digital session features a virtual history lesson, a routed half to full day driving tour, interactive activities designed for all ages including crafts and recipes, and more. To participate in the live event each month, contact Jayme Jamison by email at JaymeJamison@polk-county.net or by phone at (863) 534-4381. You will be provided with the link for the Zoom presentation and a plan for materials pick-up.To participate after each event, presentations will be available at www. polk-county.net/history-center/zoom-and-vroom and on the county YouTube page. You may call the History Center at (863) 534-4386 to request materials for pick-up. SG WOOD SOLO When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Enjoy SG Wood with his great solo show at 2, and eat some Smokin’ Chanchos deliciousness all day, starting at noon.

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JOURNEY TO ONE MILLION MEALS When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Omni, 1500 Masters Blvd. Champions Gate onemorechild.org/journey/ Enjoy an evening at the Omni at ChampionsGate as One More Child kicks off the Journey to ONE MILLION MEALS. Celebrate lives changed at this formal event featuring incredible food and entertainment, including live music by the Buzzcatz. Purchase tickets online, in advance. CHARITY DINNER BENEFITING THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Lakeland Country Club, 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland venuesalon.com/about/event/ Venue Salon Cordially Invites You to Attend A Charity Dinner Benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Enjoy an elegant evening of dining, entertainment, prizes & raffles sponsored by local businesses. GETTIN’ DOWN AT BALMORAL When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 6 p.m. Where: Balmoral Bar and Grill 124 Kenny Blvd., Haines City balmoralbarandgrill.com/ Get ready for a beautiful sunset by the pool. Awesome food, staff, and atmosphere!! Oh yeah, and music! RETURN OF THE SURVIVORS: A LYNYRD SKYNYRD TRIBUTE When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland polktheatre.org Celebrating Police Officer Wakesha Phidd. Featuring live music by Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band Nuthin Fancy. General Admission - $37, VIP tickets - $47, purchase in advance. 863-682-7553

SUBHARMONIC BAND When: Oct. 09, 2021 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Swan Brewing is happy to present the Subharmonic Band at 7, and Smokin’ Chanchos will be there all day! OKTOBERFEST AT GROVE ROOTS When: Oct. 10, 2021 | 12-7 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Grove Roots is transforming the brewery into a German beer hall complete with live polka, schnitzels, brats, homemade pretzels, hair braiding, stein hoisting competition, and LOTS of beer! They’ll have Oktoberfest Lager, German Pilsner, Kolsch, Dunkel and other limited releases on tap along with a limited amount of custom GRB Steins to purchase! Stien Hoisting, Barrel Rolling, and other Competitions throughout the day! ROYCE REED When: Oct. 10, 2021 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Royce Reed is back. If you haven’t heard him yet, do yourself a Sunday afternoon solid and come on out! AND get some lobster rolls at Rockstar Lobster!

AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 11, 2021 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join the museum for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too! Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

GALLERY CONCERT SERIES: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION WOODWIND QUINTET When: Oct. 14, 2021 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join the Polk Museum of Art for The Gallery Concert Series, a special set of ensemble performances, live in the galleries . Guest curated by instrumentalists of the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, experience Mussorgsky’s beloved Pictures at an Exhibition re-imagined for a wind ensemble. Purchase your tickets online. 863-688-7743

HYBRID FOSTER CARE CLASS When: Oct. 12, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. heartlandforchildren.org/become Learn how you can become a foster care parent in Polk County at this 3-Week Foster Class.Tuesday Classes (via Zoom): 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 from 6-8pm. To register call 863-519-8900 x 289 or visit heartlandforchildren.org/become

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: Oct. 14, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland lakelandgov.net/events/lakeland-food-truckrally-oct-2021/ Head downtown for the Lakeland Food Truck Rally on the 2nd Thursday of Every Month from 6-9 p.m. Free admission, family and pet-friendly.

MUSIC BINGO, MARY JANE’S BURGERS & FITNICHE FUN RUN When: Oct. 12, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Music Bingo with SG at 6:30. Free to play! Fun Run at 5:30. Mary Jane’s Burgers starting at 3.

THE HALLOWEEN SOCK HOP WITH JOHNNY WILD AND THE DELIGHTS When: Oct. 10, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium 500 Cletus Allen Drive Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ Johnny Wild and the Delights, The Southeast’s Number One ‘50s and ‘60s Band, are bringing their scream-tastic Halloween Sock Hop to Winter Haven.Performed outdoors, bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! Gates open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.

MONARCHS, MIGRATION AND MORE When: Oct. 13, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Review the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly with Elaine Berner who has spent more than four decades studying and supporting the Monarch. Through her presentation in the Alexander Discovery Center, you will take a quick visit to the overwintering site in el Rosario, Mexico. After the class, learn how to use iNaturalist so you could be a citizen scientist by helping to track the Monarch migration. Registration required. Included with general admission or membership.

GREG FUENTES When: Oct. 14, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Greg is back to give us some sweet Thursday night tunes at 6, and Mary Jane’s Burgers will be on hand starting at 3. FILM: PSYCHO (1960) DINNER & A MOVIE LITE When: Oct. 14, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland polktheatre.org Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor Norman Bates

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(Anthony Perkins). Standard tickets are $5.00. Dinner & a Movie Lite tickets are $12.00 and inclues a movie ticket, a hot dog, bottomless popcorn and ANY drink of choice. Subsequent hot dog(s) and/or drink(s) only $2 for those with Dinner & a Movie Lite tickets only. 863-682-7553 LUNCH & LEARN: AMY SEXSON When: Oct. 15, 2021 | 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, 401 Ave B NW Winter Haven endeavorwinterhaven.wildapricot.org/ event-4443527 Endeavor Winter Haven is excited to welcome the Featured Speaker for October: Amy Sexson from Destroyer Media! Enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from Amy Sexson the co-owner of Destroyer Media & Marketing, Editor of Haven & LKLD Magazines and co-creator of the Winter Haven Farmers Market. She has held the Florida Magazine Association Gold Charlie Award for Social Media for 3 years, while also obtaining 5 Charlie Awards for Design & Photography. Her work has recently been published in the New York Times and she’s currently President of the board for Girl’s Inc. of Winter Haven. She talks about “Keeping an Open Mind.” Register in advance. 14TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST When: Oct. 15, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Central Park 4th St. NW, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Main Street Winter Haven’s 14th Annual Oktoberfest presented by Victor Smith Law Group. Complete with over 40 Florida Craft, local and German beers! Buy a tasting ticket and sample as many of the beers as you’d like! Tasting Ticket: $25. Admission is FREE if you want to enjoy food and music WITHOUT partaking in the beer tasting.

POWER PIANO TRIO When: Oct. 15, 2021 | 8 p.m. Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium 500 Cletus Allen Drive Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ Performed outdoors bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! Gates open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. INNERACT ALLIANCE’S 2021 RED RIBBON RUN When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 7 a.m. Where: Lake Mirror, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland redribbonrun.com A fun family event where parents may run with their child. Registration for the Kids Fun Run is FREE prior to October 15th. There will be a $5 fee on the day of race. Participants receive a commemorative Run t-shirt. The Fun Run will start and finish at Lake Mirror Promenade. All funds raised benefit InnerAct Alliance and it’s mission: To reduce the abuse and underage use of harmful substances and involvement in other risky behaviors through: Community Awareness and Involvement; Prevention Education; Economic Support; and Leadership Development. YOGA FOR KIDS When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 9-10 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Introduce your children to a gentle, child-centered yoga practice that focuses on stress relief, anger management, self-awareness and positive selfimage. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket, and water to stay hydrated. Ages 5 and up. No experience necessary. $10 members/ $15 non-members. Registration required. 863-734-1222

OUTDOOR YOGA When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 9-10 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Have a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move your spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Registration required.

ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 11 a.m. Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow polk-county.net/history-center/education Discover the history behind the founding of the county and the design of the brilliant 1908 Courthouse. With a nod to its two predecessors, this tour explores the design, construction, and function of the courthouse. The tour incorporates cross-curricular themes in history and fine arts. This program is also offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. (863) 534-4381

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

JACK-O-LANTERN JAMBOREE When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 12-5 p.m. Where: 339 American Spirit Road Winter Haven polk-county.net/boccsite/Departments/Parksand-Recreation/ Put on your favorite costume and join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun at Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree! This fun kid-friendly Halloween event. Pre-sale tickets only! No day of ticket sales.Tickets must be purchased at the Polk County Parks & Recreation Administration Office Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. at 4177 Ben Durrance Rd., Bartow. For more information, please call (863) 534-6911

DOCENT-LED TOURS When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Free for everyone. Get a fresh look into the Museum’s featured exhibition through an informative and engaging conversation with one of the passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and dive into the world of art. Registration is not required.

WINGTOBERFEST When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 12-7 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland forms.gle/D3UzSFVfw3dD9qZK9 It’s gonna be a wing eating party at Swan Brewing! Not only are they celebrating Swantoberfest, but they’re bringing in wing cooking teams ready to fill your spicy chicken cravings! They’ll have 20 teams battling for wing supremacy, a wing eating contest sponsored by Mojo’s wings, plenty of Swantoberfest beer, live music and so much more! They’re also raising money for Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center’s Mr. Central Florida fundraiser! More info on FB.

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POLLINATOR BLITZ When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Participate in Pollinator Blitz with Bok Tower Gardens Educators, as they use iNaturalist to track pollination in action. As a citizen scientist you will learn skills to identify, record, and photograph insects as they are performing their vital role of pollination. Included with general admission or membership. Registration required. 863-734-1222 CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW When: Oct. 16, 2021 | 5-7 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 8 300 Ave M NW, Winter Haven cypressgardensskiteam.com On the 3rd Saturday of each month, bring a chair or blanket and watch the world famous ski team perform on Lake Silver. Watch from American Legion Post 8 in Downtown Winter Haven while MLK Park is under construction. THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH When: Oct. 17, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium 500 Cletus Allen Drive Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ Performed outdoors bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! Keith Coleman was voted the Best Johnny Cash impersonator in the United States by the NBC Television show “ The Next Best Thing.” 863-294-7469 FORE THE KIDS When: Oct. 18, 2021 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. fore-the-kids.perfectgolfevent.com “Fore the Kids,” is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament.The tournament is a two-man scramble -- 18 hole, 3 par format at two beautiful locations: Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland and The Country Club of Winter Haven.There will be an EXCITING raffle of many great donated items! Also, be sure to stick around after the tournament for our awards dinner! With a chance to win exotic prizes and a $10,000 putting contest, we anticipate this year’s event to be very exciting, so you are encouraged to get your entries in as soon as possible. AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 18, 2021 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join the museum for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too! Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot! SOUTH LAKELAND CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON When: Oct. 20, 2021 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Cleveland Heights Country Club 2900 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland Features Chris Walker, Lakeland firefighter/ paramedic/ EMT, “The 911 of Fire Safety.” SPEAKER: Linda Moore: “If it isn’t in the washer, it’s in the dryer and dinner will be ready when the smoke alarm goes off!” Cost: $22 inclusive. Reservations: Email mayersman@ tampabay.rr.com or call Marty at 863-4251390. Reservations and Cancellations by Friday, October 15th. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries stonecroft.org SECRETS OF FLORIDA NATIVE PLANTS When: Oct. 20, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Whitney Costner, Conservation Biologist at Bok Tower Gardens, for a lecture on Florida

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STEPPING OUT FOR EDUCATION When: Oct. 22, 2021 | 6 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland polkschoolsfl.com/pef/steppingout/ Stepping Out for Education is a Dancing with the Stars type event, done as a fundraiser by the Polk Education Foundation. Local celebrities are given 20 dance lessons and will perform at the event in front of a panel of judges. The top winners will be named as well as the audience voting on their favorite. The general public can help dancers by voting for them to win the People’s Choice Award, which will go to the couple that raises the most money.

MAINTAIN YOUR BRAIN: HIGHLIGHTING FOODS, LIFESTYLE HABITS, AND WHEN TO WORRY When: Oct. 20, 2021 | 1 p.m. sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ This is a Zoom meeting, please register in advance. Hear from Andrea Nikolai, MPH, RDN, LDN, registered dietitian and UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and Eileen Poiley, MS, Director of Education at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute about what to do to best maintain your brain. Andrea Nikolai will discuss some the key foods that have been found to help with brain health, and Eileen Poiley will talk about treatable conditions that can affect memory and lifestyle habits to maximize brain health and reduce your risk for dementia. Eileen will also discuss when to worry: What is normal memory loss and what isn’t? 863-519-1041

PINK RIBBON GALA When: Oct. 22, 2021 | 6 p.m. Where: Haus 820 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland bcfcf.org/events Raise Funds to give Help and Hope to families facing breast cancer. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, live auction, silent auction, and a band. Purchase tickets in advance.

THE MOONLIGHT MARKET When: Oct. 20, 2021 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Shop from vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and and live music!

GHOSTLY GALA When: Oct. 22, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Eloise Resource Center 710 Snively Ave, Eloise Boo-gie the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Ghostly Gala at the Eloise Resource Center. You will have a spook-tacular time! Costumes are highly encouraged. Recommended for parents and children up to 12 years old. For more information, please call (863) 298-7898

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME When: Oct. 20 & 21, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but illequipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. 2 nights only, purchase tickets in advance.

FUNK UP YOUR FALL WITH REVEREND BARRY & THE FUNK When: Oct. 22, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Back by Popular Demand! One of SW Florida’s Most Popular Bands, playing the greatest funk/ soul/R&B hits of the 60’s 70’s & 80’s. Reverend Barry & The Funk are an 8 piece band from Sarasota, Florida that features a 3-piece horn section and 3 Grammy-Nominated performers. They play originals & covers of horn-oriented funk, soul, R&B & Motown. If it’s got that groove that makes yo booty move, they’ll be laying it down all night long! $20 members/$35 non-members. 863-734-1222

3RD THURSDAY MARKET When: Oct. 21, 2021 | 4-7 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales The Market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a food truck. Located in Downtown Lake Wales in the parking lot on Stuart Avenue and Scenic Highway. Just look for the bright “orange” mural. Every month on the 3rd Thursday. Presented by Lake Wales Main Street. More info on Facebook @LakeWales3rdthursdaymarket

FALL GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA When: Oct. 23, 2021 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland facebook.com/36FallExtravaganza Hosted by The Garden Club of Lakeland, Inc. Located in Munn Park. Shop from plant vendors & ask the experts about fall gardening in Florida.

ONWARD & UPWARD When: Oct. 21, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland talbothouse.org/onward Talbot House Ministries is thrilled to announce their newest fundraising event, Onward and Upward! Guests may join in person or virtually. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and client testimonials. Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds will support Polk County’s most comprehensive provider of services to adults experiencing homelessness. Register online or call 863-687-8475, ext. 120.

ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR When: Oct. 23, 2021 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lake Ashton Clubhouse 4140 Ashton Club Dr., Lake Wales The Annual Craft Fair by Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary benefits Habitat for Humanity Tiny Homes for Low Income Veterans. A variety of vendors will be participating for a good cause. Raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three Patriotic Trees. Each tree will be filled with Florida scratch off tickets. The winner need not be present to win. Start your holiday shopping early and benefit a good cause.

14TH ANNUAL CARBQ When: Oct. 22, 2021 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce 35 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland lakelandchamber.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/22208 Support your employees while you support the Chamber! This completely portable “CarBQ” lunch will delight your employees and show your support for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce! Purchase your boxed BBQ lunch tickets for the entire office and drive on through!

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 23, 2021 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven hwinterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com.

GROK AT BOK When: Oct. 23, 2021 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Director of Visitor Engagement Tricia Martin to learn to play GROK, a card game designed to increase deep listening and empathy skills. Bok Tower Gardens provides a place for people to observe and listen to nature. Recent research has demonstrated that being in nature triggers feelings of compassion, generosity and connection. GROK teaches observing and listening deeply to people. Explore how GROK games can enhance your connection to yourself, others and the natural world. $10 members/$17 non-members. 863-734-1222. WILD FLORIDA HERBS When: Oct. 23, 2021 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join them in the Outdoor Kitchen to discover some of Florida’s native herbs and the pollinators that depend on them. Learn to prepare and utilize these herbs that are growing wild in your backyard. $10 members/$20 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222 LEARNING TO BE ME When: Oct. 23 - Nov. 14, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Artwork by Polk County Students Grades K through 2. The museum hosts several exhibitions per year in the George Jenkins Gallery that feature artwork by Polk County School District students. This exhibition will be on view at the Museum in the George W. Jenkins Student Gallery, and may be viewed online. 863-688-7743 SPITFIRE When: Oct. 23, 2021 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Come out and enjoy live music by Spitfire with Smokin’ Chanchos food truck and brewery onsite. 5TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE When: Oct. 24, 2021 | 1 p.m. Where: Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland secure.qgiv.com/event/mcf2021/ The 5th Annual CFSHC Golf Scramble is sponsored by Lakeland Volkswagen. This event supports Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center and the Mr. Central Florida event. “Hole in one” wins a 2021 Volkswagen! Other prizes include closest to the pin, longest drive, and an auction! Registrations are first come, first serve. Limited spots available! lakelandvw.com AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Oct. 25, 2021 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join the museum for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too! Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF LAKELAND When: Oct. 25, 2021 | 6 p.m. Where: 1515 Williamsburg Square, Lakeland dwclakeland.org The Democratic Women’s Club of Lakeland is a proud, fearless and determined group of Democratic women and men. Our meetings are informative with quality speakers focused on current local, state, and national issues. Our outreach includes having a presence at community events, such as, First Friday, the Martin Luther King Parade, Pride in the Park, and voter registration, to name a few. Members are also involved in Democratic campaigns, supporting or opposing legislative activities, and other opportunities to support the Democratic agenda.Our Club typically meets on the 4th Monday of the month, exceptions are Monday holidays and Thanksgiving week. Please check our website for exact dates. Social time begins at 6:00 p.m.- Program begins at 6:30 p.m. and adjourns at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments are provided. The meeting is open to the public. If you are interested in joining our club, you will be able to do so at any meeting. If you have questions, you can email the club at dwclakeland@ gmail.com or visit our website at dwclakeland.org for additional information regarding our meeting protocol. DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: Oct. 26, 2021 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: The R-Place Eatery Restaurant 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/Ridge meets every 4th Tuesday . All Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow Democrats. Contact: Anne Huffman, Club President (863-242-3230) and annehuffman01@gmail.com

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MR. CENTRAL FLORIDA 2021 When: Oct. 28, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. Where: CMX Cinemas Lakeside 1650 Town Center Drive, Lakeland secure.qgiv.com/event/mcf2021/ Join 9th Annual Mr. Central Florida — a Red Carpet Premier Hybrid Event that will be dazzling, exclusive and anticipated. They’re pulling out all the stops! Dress to impress as you walk the Red Carpet, enjoy entertainment, food & drinks, online auction and watch contestants vie for the title of Mr. Central Florida on the movie screen. Can’t make it? Watch the livestream at home via Smart TV, Roku, or other devices that can connect to social media. Benefiting Central FL Speech & Hearing.

THE FLORIDA PHILHARMONIA: LIGHT CLASSICAL PIECES When: Oct. 26, 2021 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 4450 Harden Blvd, Lakeland facebook.com/floridaphilharmonia The season will begin with a concert featuring light classical pieces. Join them at their new concert location and enjoy a larger-seating capacity. please invite your friends! Concert admission is free and donations are welcomed! REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF LAKELAND When: Oct. 27, 2021 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Grasslands Golf & Country Club, 1600 Grasslands Blvd., Lakeland When: - 4th Wednesday of each month. Make Reservations: - Noel Trees — 863-680-1340. We are a friendly group of Republican Women of all ages who enjoy sharing political views and meeting our candidates as they present their platforms to us at our luncheon meeting. We volunteer for a variety of events — i.e. 1st Friday, downtown Lakeland, voting registration of new residents of Lakeland, as well as promoting college students to get involved in the political environment. We welcome visitors and are always seeking new members to join us. For additional info, contact Jane Stevenson, Treasurer, stevenjane11365@aol.com

SUN ‘N FUN CAMPGROUND SPOOKTACULAR When: Oct. 29, 2021 | 12 a.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland Flysnf.org Camp under the stars this Halloween Season! Decorate your camper for the Haunted Campground. Get spooked at SUN ‘n FUN’s Haunted House. Dare to walk through the Spooky Trail. Hand out treats for the “Camper-Treating” festivities with fun map. Enjoy s’mores at the fire-pit. Don’t forget to pack your costumes! All halloween activities are included with overnight camping. Non-campers can join us Saturday 4-8 p.m. to participate and join the fun. Reserve in advance.

PLANT FOR POLLINATORS When: Oct. 27, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Do you support your local pollinator population? If you want to learn how to plant for pollinators, join UF/IFAS Extension experts as they teach you how to plant to attract pollinators using FloridaFriendly plants.Included with general admission or membership, registration required.863-734-1222

NATURE’S BEST HOPE: AN EVENING WITH DOUG TALLAMY When: Oct. 29, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Tallamy will discuss simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity and will explain why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope. Included with general admission or membership, registration required. 863-734-1222. This event will be hosted on the Oval Lawn. Attendees will need to bring chairs or blankets for seating. THEM SWEENEY BOYS: DOWNHOME COMEDY REVUE DINNER SHOW When: Oct. 29, 2021 | 7 p.m. Where: Balmoral Event Center 116 Kenny Blvd, Haines City feltrimresorts.com/balmoral-event-center Enjoy Part 1 of the Country + Western Weekend Festival at Balmoral! Them Sweeney Boys will be taking the stage and will have you rolling on the floor laughing with their mix of comedy, music, and audience participation. You don’t have to be a huge fan of country music to like this show. Dinner is served at 7pm, The show begins at 8pm! Reserve tickets in advance.866-549-0048 OKTOBERFEST DOWNTOWN LAKE WALES When: Oct. 29, 2021 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave lwmainstreet.com/ This Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lake Wales features authentic bratwurst and sauerkraut; craft beers and dancing in the streets! Admission is FREE! Local craft beers and bratwurst

sold individually or take your beer tasting experience to another level by purchasing a ticket to the Beer Tasting Tent. Food, bratwurst and sauerkraut sold separately for an additional cost. THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES When: Oct. 29, 2021 | 8 p.m. Where: Chain O’ Lakes Stadium 500 Cletus Allen Drive Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ Performed outdoors near the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium. Bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! Gates open at 7pm, show starts at 8. 863-294-7469 ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW EXPERIENCE When: Oct. 29 & 30, 2021 | 9 p.m. Where: Polk Theatre 139 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland polktheatre.org The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience, featuring the Lipstick Players. Doors at 9pm, lots of pre-show activities, movie at midnight. $18 General Admission Tickets and $5 Prop Bags. This is the ultimate in audience participation shows! Dress like your favorite character, dance and use approved props. More info onlline. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH CATHY FUTRAL When: Oct. 30, 2021 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join water color artist Cathy Futral for a class on painting plein air landscape, with a focus on fall flowers. All art materials will be provided to complete 1-2 small studies in the garden. Reservation required.863-734-1222

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Oct. 30, 2021 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. Interested vendors apply online at winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

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4258 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021.............. $289,300

302 LOUIS EDWARD CT......................................LAKELAND.............. 7/20/2021.............. $250,000

4509 S PIPKIN RD................................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021..............$290,000

1000 TIMBERGREEN DR.....................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021..............$260,000

6221 DOLOSTONE DR.........................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021............... $290,100

7330 LIBERTY RD................................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021............... $271,000

5938 SHINGLE CREEK RD...................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021............... $291,000

1444 WYNGATE DR.............................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $283,000

5776 ARLINGTON RIVER DR...............................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021.............. $292,000

1413 COVEY CIR...................................................LAKELAND.............. 7/26/2021.............. $295,000

5942 SHINGLE CREEK RD...................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021...............$292,500

1011 BURRISRIDGE DR.........................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021.............. $305,200

4253 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021...............$293,500

5408 HOUSTON DR...........................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021...............$307,400

2982 LONG POND DR.........................................LAKELAND.............. 7/20/2021.............. $294,500

1033 ODONIEL DR...............................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021..............$358,000

5951 SHINGLE CREEK RD....................................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021.............. $295,000

2817 HUDSON ST................................................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021................. $61,500

5947 SHINGLE CREEK RD...................................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021..............$296,000

5345 ROCK DOVE TRL........................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021................ $65,000

4739 LATHLOA LOOP.........................................LAKELAND.............. 7/23/2021..............$300,000

1673 MANN RD....................................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021.................$87,500

4274 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $302,500

1815 PRAIRIE DUNES CIR.....................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021...............$210,000

4051 PINE FOREST PL..........................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021............... $307,700

3153 WINCHESTER ESTS LOOP..........................LAKELAND.............. 7/23/2021..............$240,000

5442 KEATON SPRINGS DR................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $324,800

1440 GALLOWAY RD...........................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021.............. $245,000

1456 ROYAL FOREST PL......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021..............$446,000

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4225 WINDING VINE DR.....................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021...............$210,000

7511 FLORAL CIR E...............................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $266,900

2597 HIGHLANDS VUE PKWY............................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021.............. $335,000

3366 MAHOGANY POINTE LOOP.....................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021...............$267,000

5939 VALENTINO WAY.......................................LAKELAND.............. 7/20/2021...............$410,000

7606 MATHER RD...............................................LAKELAND................7/17/2021..............$268,600

2534 DELPHI WOODS CIR..................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021..............$844,300

7644 MUSCOVY DR............................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021.............. $278,000

1083 WOODLAND OAKS DR..............................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021................ $73,000

8040 CHESTNUT VIEW DR................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021..............$309,000

4525 NUNNSWOOD LN......................................LAKELAND.............. 8/27/2021................ $75,000

1543 LEHALL SQ..................................................LAKELAND............... 8/6/2021..............$330,600

1084 WOODLAND OAKS DR..............................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021...............$146,000

8010 MAGNOLIA RIDGE DR...............................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021..............$330,800

1090 WOODLAND OAKS DR..............................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021...............$146,000

3161 GARDNER OAKS LN....................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021..............$350,000

4465 REDING WAY..............................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021............... $237,200

3413 SLEEPY HILL OAKS ST.................................LAKELAND...............7/10/2021..............$350,000

5308 NICHLOS DR..............................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021..............$249,000

7786 LAKE JAMES BLVD......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021..............$369,000

6283 HIGHLAND RISE DR...................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021.............. $255,000

3920 W BELLA VISTA ST.....................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021............. $400,000

1303 GLENFORD LN............................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021.............. $259,000

1757 VIA LAGO DR...............................................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021..............$420,000

6327 HAMPTON POINTE CIR.............................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $270,000

3911 VISTA TRACE WAY.......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021..............$420,000

6561 POLLY LN.....................................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021...............$275,900

5246 HWY 98......................................................LAKELAND................8/2/2021..............$420,000

1804 CLUBHOUSE RD........................................LAKELAND...............7/27/2021.............. $276,000

12187 LAKELAND ACRES RD...............................LAKELAND..............7/30/2021..............$449,000

4493 REDING WAY.............................................LAKELAND.............. 7/20/2021..............$280,900

5246 HWY 98......................................................LAKELAND................8/4/2021.............. $720,000

7024 BEVERLY RD...............................................LAKELAND.............. 7/23/2021.............. $295,000

6486 SEDGEFORD DR........................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021..............$209,000

1601 LAKEWOOD DR..........................................LAKELAND.............. 7/23/2021..............$320,000

6866 SHEPHERD OAKS RD................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021...............$210,000

5103 FAIRFAX DR.................................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021.............. $349,900

3553 MARSH WREN ST.......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $229,000

5422 OVERLOOK PT...........................................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021...............$357,000

6335 SEDGEFORD DR.........................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021.............. $232,000

703 WILLOW RUN...............................................LAKELAND...............7/19/2021..............$366,000

3803 SANDHILL CRANE DR...............................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $243,800

1226 BRIGHTON WAY..........................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021...............$559,900

4265 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND...............7/13/2021...............$245,200

301 OSPREY LANDING WAY...............................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021..............$660,000

4282 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021................$257,700

705 CHRISTINA LAKE DR....................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $745,000

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5434 KEATON SPRINGS DR................................LAKELAND.............. 7/22/2021............... $261,300

6542 WALKERS GLEN DR...................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021............ $1,375,000

5934 SHINGLE CREEK RD...................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021................$261,700

1149 OAKHILL ST.................................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021................. $77,000

5955 SHINGLE CREEK RD...................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021...............$274,200

2030 OLIVE ST....................................................LAKELAND............... 7/21/2021...............$124,000

5946 SHINGLE CREEK RD...................................LAKELAND.............. 7/20/2021............... $274,700

1042 JOSEPHINE ST.............................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021...............$135,000

4257 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND.............. 7/20/2021...............$278,300

1622 WAYMAN ST................................................LAKELAND............... 7/12/2021............... $173,000

5722 KEATON SPRINGS DR.................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021.............. $279,000

515 OREGON AVE................................................LAKELAND............... 7/15/2021..............$240,000

4286 SALT SPRINGS LN.......................................LAKELAND...............7/16/2021.............. $280,500

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1120 EAGLE CLAW LN................................. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021..................$77,200

1061 HAINES DR.......................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/22/2021................$115,000

841 EAGLE ROCK TER................................ WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021..................$77,200

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204 6TH ST JPV........................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021...............$105,000

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816 CHANNING ST..................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021................$118,300

250 6TH ST................................................. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021...............$150,000

511 AVENUE J............................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/20/2021................$119,000

829 4TH ST................................................. WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021...............$153,000

233 21ST ST................................................. WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/20/2021................$131,000

533 AVENUE A............................................ WINTER HAVEN............... 7/12/2021...............$160,000

6205 EL CAMINO REAL.............................. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/21/2021............... $135,900

3117 WALNUT ST......................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/22/2021................$165,700

1808 4TH CT............................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021...............$170,000

626 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD............. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021................$167,000

301 SE AVENUE I......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/19/2021............... $175,000

2625 AVENUE S.......................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/19/2021..............$200,000

350 SAND PINE TRL................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021...............$190,900

220 ARBUTHNOT ST.................................. WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021...............$207,500

6363 CRYSTAL BEACH RD......................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/28/2021...............$195,000

1645 AVENUE C.......................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/12/2021..............$208,000

917 SUNSHINE WAY.................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021...............$201,000

2205 PORT RD............................................ WINTER HAVEN............... 7/21/2021............... $215,000

3420 COVE CT........................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021..............$204,000

1468 HAINES DR......................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/22/2021.............. $228,000

207 DILLON ST........................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021.............. $220,000

1725 AMBAR CT.......................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/22/2021............... $238,100

314 CUTRONE RD...................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/20/2021.............. $235,400

4794 OSPREY WAY.................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021.............. $250,000

4614 MAGNOLIA PRESERVE LOOP........... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/12/2021.............. $250,000

3061 ROYAL TERN DR................................ WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021.............. $255,000

440 ADRIEL AVE........................................ WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021...............$256,700

115 JACE WAY............................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021.............. $256,000

449 KENSINGTON VIEW DR...................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021............... $267,900

286 MEADOWBROOK BLVD..................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021.............. $259,000

3435 RECKER HWY.................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/12/2021...............$275,000

472 MCKENNA DR..................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/20/2021................ $267,100

217 9TH ST................................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/13/2021.............. $285,000

464 MCKENNA DR..................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021............... $267,900

767 BUCCANEER BLVD.............................. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021..............$404,500

241 ARBUTHNOT ST.................................. WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/22/2021.............. $276,800

1806 1ST ST................................................. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/12/2021..............$670,000

106 JACE WAY............................................. WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021.............. $279,000

448 LANHAM DR....................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/27/2021................ $56,000

427 SUNFISH DR........................................ WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021..............$280,000

479 LANHAM DR........................................ WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021................ $56,000

433 MCKENNA DR..................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/21/2021..............$280,600

6480 PEPPERTREE PATH........................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/16/2021................ $79,000

3311 VERBENA AVE..................................... WINTER HAVEN............... 7/15/2021...............$297,000

2500 NW 21ST ST 45................................... WINTER HAVEN...............7/10/2021................$80,000

1734 3RD ST................................................ WINTER HAVEN...............7/19/2021...............$310,000

2802 AVENUE M #A................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/24/2021................ $96,500

816 LAKE JESSIE DR.................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/22/2021..............$360,000

723 21ST ST.................................................. WINTER HAVEN...............7/19/2021.............. $100,000

23 AVIATION DR......................................... WINTER HAVEN.............. 7/23/2021.............. $375,000

2904 NW AVENUE V.................................. WINTER HAVEN............. 8/20/2021.................$110,100

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