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Having a pet may decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and decreased feelings of loneliness. Pets will increase opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and opportunities for socialization. (take her for a walk!) Cuddling with your pets will also increase smiles and love. cdc.gov

Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. It can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which can help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier! mayoclinic.org

Listening to music increases the amount of dopamine produced in the brain – a mood-enhancing chemical, to help with depression. Listening may also reduce stress and lessen anxiety, improves your memory, may ease pain and provide comfort. Listening to ‘relaxing’ music (slow tempo, low pitch, and no lyrics) has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in healthy people and in people undergoing medical procedures. Gethealthystayhealthy.com

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Regular, daily exercise stimulates various brain chemicals that will leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious. Regular physical activity can improve energy levels and increase your confidence in your physical appearance, which may boost your sex life. It’s recommended you get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Talk with your doctor to make a plan. mayoclinic.org

Choose a bar with 70 percent cacao or higher and only eat 1 ounce per day to avoid weight gain. The flavonoids in dark chocolate may help to maintain heart health by supporting the production of nitric oxide in the inner cell lining of blood vessels to improve blood flow, thereby lowering blood pressure. Dark chocolate is rich in iron, copper, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus. hsph.harvard.edu

5 - 10 minutes of stretching a day may increase your flexibility, your range of motion, increase blood flow to your muscles, improve your posture and helps to heal and prevent back pain. Stretching is great for stress relief and can calm your mind. Join a local yoga class or find stretching videos on YouTube. Talk with your doctor before you start. Healthline.com

Does your WFH or office space bring you extra stress because of the mess? Decluttering your space at home or work will create a sense of confidence and self-efficacy (seeing yourself as competent). Decluttering is energizing, cleaning and organizing can reduce anxiety, allows mind wandering and can involve some physical activity. Decluttering can reduce relationship and family tension. Psychologytoday.com

Talking out your feelings with a good friend can help put your mind at ease and let you know someone genuinely cares. Even a quick back-and-forth text session can be a lifeline. There are people out there that care for you, reach out to them! Sharing stories or just listening to a friend that needs to talk, is good for both of you. Let someone in your life know you care about them today.

DRINK GREEN TEA Green tea has been shown to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol. A 2013 review found green tea helped prevent a range of heart-related issues, from high blood pressure to congestive heart failure. Green tea is full of catechins which are antioxidants that fight and may even prevent cell damage. Grab a cup at your local coffee house. webmd.com

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WRITE IT DOWN Buy a journal, use the notes app on your phone or pull up a blank doc on your computer, however you can do it, just do it. Writing clarifies your thoughts & feelings, reduces stress, helps to solve problems and may help to resolve differences with others. Writing about your emotions helps you to be present in the moment and will help organize your thoughts. psychcentral.com

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Finding Peace Counseling Charities. This nonprofit provides counseling for $5 to individuals making under $26K per year through master’s level intern counselor, Michelle Jones, MA who sees patients 8 years old and up. Due to COVID-19, Pieces to Peace Counseling and their Charities services are being conducted primarily via Telehealth.

This year the world has faced sickness, death, job loss, strained social environments, injustices, and tragedies – everyday life has become unusual for many. Most of us have struggled with our mental health or know someone who has. We spoke with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Antionette Pollard to learn more about depression and anxiety, when to seek help, how to cope during COVID-19, and the importance of mental health care.

Also under the charities umbrella is Sista Yoga Self Care, a group focusing on Women of Color. “We focus on a mental health topic, we do a yoga session, and follow with journaling,” Pollard explained. The group is held about once a quarter with their most recent this past June.

Pieces to Peace Counseling Antionette Pollard is a Licensed Medical Health Counselor in Lakeland. She is married to her husband Jerry, with three children Jerry, 15, Aleecia, 13, and Alayna, 9. Pollard graduated from Kathleen High School before going to the University of South Florida for her undergraduate degree in Family Communication. She returned to Lakeland to earn her Master’s in Counseling from Webster University.

Yoga is one way Pollard cares for her mental health. She says the positive feedback from the Sista Yoga Self Care group inspired her to become a Registered Yoga Teacher. The counselor plans to incorporate yoga into her therapy, specifically with addiction support groups covering all addictions from drugs and alcohol to eating, sex, and shopping. “In order for someone to use a substance to aid in anything there are other conditions and other traumas that cause those responses,” she said. The session would first address a mental health or addiction topic followed by journaling and yoga. Pollard will incorporate yoga into a therapy session if requested by a client.

Pollard originally planned to become an attorney. While pursuing her undergrad, she became pregnant with her son, Jerry. “That helped me shift focus for what I was going to school for,” she said. An academic advisor suggested a career in counseling. “Naturally I’ve always been that friend that everyone goes to, to confide in,” said Pollard. Her first Intro to Psychology class solidified this change of path. “It resonated with my soul,” she said. She started Pieces to Peace Counseling in 2016, seeing patients ages 13 and up, individual and couples counseling, and is an LGBTQ-friendly office. Pieces to Peace Counseling accepts cash, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and insurance.

Depression According to Pollard, “Depression is a persistent sadness or loss of interest in things you normally found to be interesting and enjoy doing.” Though depression is often equated with grief, she distinguished the two. “With grief, you still have your self-esteem. Depression brings on feelings of guilt and you kind of lose that self-esteem, self-confidence that you had.”

Pollard is passionate about affordable, accessible mental health care. A concern she often heard from friends and family regarding mental health treatment was lack of affordability – either a provider didn’t take their insurance or they outright couldn’t afford to go to them.

It is recommended to seek out help for any depression symptoms lasting longer than two weeks. Though it is always a good time to talk with someone if you are feeling this way. If suicidal thoughts emerge, seek assistance immediately, you are not alone.

Though counseling through community agencies is valuable, Pollard says the long waitlist and high counselor turnover rate can be a deterrent to seeking or staying with treatment. “Somebody needs to do something about it,” she said. “I’m a very solution-focused person. We all know the problems, but what are we going to do to start to make some changes?”

Anxiety Anxiety is a panic disorder preventing those who suffer with it from doing certain things out of fear, according to Pollard. This could manifest in something like adding time to your

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commute to avoid the fastest route to work because it goes over a bridge that you’re scared of or even going to the grocery store.

A great way to care for your mind is to care for your body too. “Those emotions need to go somewhere, and most of the time we use work as an outlet. Getting out, getting in your car, at work you’re chatting with coworkers, whatever you normally do on your lunch break. Your body is having more movement throughout the day,” said Pollard. Now that many are working from home, that movement and routine have changed. Engaging your body is conducive to your mental health, says Pollard. “If you’re able to, walk the neighborhood. Pull up YouTube, do some yoga online. Different things like that can be very helpful and encouraging.”

Acknowledgment is important, says Pollard. It is all about recognizing that a situation makes you anxious and finding practical solutions to cope. “We’re all different individuals which means we have to do what works best for us,” she said. For example, if you are a person who already suffers from anxiety and that has been amplified by COVID-19, and the grocery store is a trigger for that anxiety, explore other shopping options. Order online and have your food delivered or opt for curbside pick-up.

Helping A Friend

When those feelings start to arise, Pollard says, “I recommend things that you find to be soothing and calming.” That could be favorite music or a guided meditation, “To help you with your self-talk and calming yourself down to prevent those panic attacks.”

As a community and as individuals, the best thing we can do for our friends and family struggling with their mental health is to be supportive. Listen to them and do not disregard their feelings. If you notice someone in your life struggling, reach out and ask how they’re doing. It’s normal to throw away the formalities of “Hi, how are you?” and move on with the conversation, but Pollard suggests asking pointed questions. When was the last time you ate? When was the last time you talked to a friend aside from me? How have you been sleeping? Factors like sleep and appetite, namely too much or too little, can be a sign that someone may need to reach out for help, according to the licensed mental health counselor.

“With anxiety and depression, it’s really important that a therapist is aware of their clients that have diverse backgrounds because the way anxiety, for instance, presents in an African American, may not look the same in a Caucasian person,” noted Pollard. “For example, with anxiety, most people think of fears and panic attacks. For People of Color it may not be panic attacks, they may be irritable [which] is also a symptom of fear.”

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“We can also remind our family and friends if they are employed, most employers have something called an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and they offer free counseling sessions,” she said. “Your EAP is not just for you, but for everyone in your household.”

First and foremost, don’t downplay or compare your life situation or mental health with others. “It’s not a comparison. If it’s important to you, then it’s worth getting help for, it’s worth getting counseling,” said Pollard.

“If it’s important to you, then it’s worth getting help for.”

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If you notice someone in your life struggling, reach out and ask how they’re doing.

What to Expect from the First Visit

She also suggests limiting screen time for social media and the news. “I understand, we feel like we have to be connected, we don’t want to miss something important,” she said. “It’s okay if you even need to remove those things.”

Another tip for someone experiencing depression or anxiety is to create a schedule at home. It needn’t be rigorous, but an establishment of basic tasks and activities. “Having some type of structure is helpful,” she said. Like getting up and having breakfast by 10 a.m. every morning, setting aside time to read, or cleaning up at a certain time.

“That first appointment is finding out support systems, what’s their goal for counseling,” said Pollard. Establishing a goal is crucial, she says. “It’s important that individuals know that I’m not here with my own agenda trying to work on whatever I want to work on, but what you want to work on.” A tool she gives her clients from the beginning is the app Daylio. The app is free or can be purchased for more features. She described it as a mood charting app with space for comments about why your mood went up or down, and even offers statistics to see your moods in graph format.

To quiet some of the mind chatter and racing thoughts, give journaling a try, it’s something Pollard uses frequently with her clients. “We have a lot of things floating up here in our minds that we try and hold onto. Journaling gives us the chance to release that and free up the mind.”

Not only does the app put a bad day into perspective so that it doesn’t shadow the whole week, but it also gives individuals the comments section to look back on for things to discuss with their counselor. “It lets you know if counseling is working for you because you have some visual proof.”

Find the Right One

a crisis. You already have someone identified that you have a good rapport with so when things come up, you can make a phone call,” said Pollard. She even has a therapist of her own. “[Your mental health] should be taken just as seriously as your primary health.” If you have a designated primary doctor, or dentist, why wouldn’t you have an established counselor?

Counselors are as unique as the needs of their patients. “Counseling is like dating, you have to find a counselor who fits you,” said Pollard.

“Counseling is like dating, you have to find a counselor who fits you.”

Often someone will wait until they are in a crisis to contact a counselor and may not feel any better after their appointment. If you don’t feel a rapport or a sense that your counselor understands your personality and your needs and goals, continue your search for the right counselor.

Make time for your mental health, make it a priority. “A lot of times people will say, ‘Time heals all wounds.’ But that’s not the case, it’s actually what you do with the time that makes that process more healing.” Pieces to Peace Counseling piecestopeacecounseling.com 918 East Oleander St. Suite: 1, Lakeland (863) 651-7969 FB @piecestopeacecounseling

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Depending on life circumstances, grief, stress, trauma, “We all need help at different points in our lives,” said Pollard. “Just because an individual has a counselor doesn’t mean they use it every day or often, but the main reason for having an established counselor is so when you do have those crisis moments, you’re not trying to find someone in the middle of

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The Mission of Winter Haven the majority. The majority we see are low-income families and also our seniors.” Seniors are a group overlooked as being food insecure, but often their fixed incomes don’t leave room for adequate groceries. “A lot of them can’t afford other services or at the end of the month, there aren’t enough funds left over,” said Berry. The Mission can feed seniors and help them to navigate other concerns. “Sometimes they just need help making phone calls, making appointments,” he said. Once a week The Mission has an insurance professional come in to answer any insurance questions they might have. “We’re always looking at how we can do it better. Where is there a gap in service?”

A hot meal, a phone call, a resource, a friend, can all be found at The Mission of Winter Haven. The Mission has been feeding the community for over forty years. Kids out of school, jobs lost, and financial hardships as a result of the current pandemic have grown the Mission’s aim to provide the basics for those in need. It has been tough, but Executive Director David Berry says they haven’t missed a beat. Winter Haven has shown up in this time of need.

A HISTORY The Mission of Winter Haven was started in 1974 by Tom Beauregard and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1977. He began working with young men aging out of foster care and eventually feeding the community. The group moved to serving their meals out of Rotary Park collecting the support of volunteers and churches along the way.

IMPACTS OF COVID-19 As the number of coronavirus cases went up, so too did the number of families in need of The Mission’s services. “We’ve had so many first-time families come into our food pantry that have never had to have help before,” said the executive director. “Some families were losing their homes and had to get into a motel or live in their vehicles because they couldn’t afford their mortgage or their rent.”

The Mission moved to the old Hill Building on Third Street and continued to grow. In 2000, their current property on Central Avenue came up for sale. They relocated to that building, built in 1916, where they serve today.

Children being out of school was another concern for Berry. “Our concern was if the kids are home, they’re going to get bored and they’re going to eat more – that’s going to be more food demand for families. If families aren’t working, that’s going to cause a chain reaction.”

David and Arlene Berry moved to Polk County in 2004 for a youth ministry position. Looking for a place to bring the youth to serve that Thanksgiving, the Berry’s found The Mission of Winter Haven. David became more involved with The Mission, eventually joining the board and becoming the Executive Director, along with his wife Arlene who is the Executive Manager.

Polk County Schools began doing pickup lunches to feed children who might live in food-insecure households. The nearest pickup site for The Mission’s immediate area was seven miles in each direction according to Berry. The nonprofit reached out to the school board who in turn designated them a pick-up spot, doing a hundred or more lunches when they come. They are still coming two days a week, Monday and Thursday, during summer break. Families don’t even have to leave their car to pick up meals for the children and Berry added that they can pick up a hot lunch from The Mission if they need food for themselves too.

THEIR MISSION The Mission opens at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast followed by lunch at 11:45 a.m., serving around 200 hot meals each day. In addition to hot meals Monday through Friday, their food pantry is open for families and homeless with separate shop times for both. Twenty to 30 households use this service daily. They provide other basic needs like hygiene items, showers, clothing, and more. Before COVID-19 when people were allowed inside the building, they would have different activities throughout the week like Movies and Motivation on Monday, art therapy on Tuesday, small groups on Wednesday, a game day on Thursday, and fellowship on Friday.

“Between using the food pantry, Polk County Schools coming, and also kidsPACK […] it has really helped with the increase in numbers,” he said. Families in need come in person to fill out an application and speak with a resource counselor. “We make it convenient for them and as least invasive as possible so they can feel comfortable,” Berry said. The Mission has someone in the pantry who can work with them to shop, allowing them to choose their groceries from cans and dry foods to cold and perishable items.

The biggest misconception Berry says is that The Mission is a homeless ministry. In tracking those who use their services, Berry said, “We were at 12% of those we serve being homeless. Now it’s up to 25% maybe even closer to 30%. But it’s still not

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“Some families were losing their homes and had to get into a motel or live in their vehicles because they couldn’t afford their mortgage or their rent.”

“You have to swallow a lot of pride to ask for help. But, at the same time, what are you going to do?”

The Mission of Winter Haven is food for their pantry and food they can cook to give out. It only takes about three cases of chicken to serve a meal to 200 people. Also, kid-friendly foods that are easy to open and eat, hygiene items, insect repellent this time of year, and financial support.

“During this whole COVID experience, the community has been such a huge support system,” he said. The Mission’s concern at the onset of the pandemic was the increase of people in need. The Mission does not receive government funding and relies on the generosity of the community to fuel its services. Earlier in the pandemic, grocery stores limited quantities, and with folks out of work, those who would normally be able to donate goods or money may not be able to. Berry and his team put out the word that they could use hot dishes and casseroles to feed people. “Ten large pans of lasagna can feed 200 people,” he said. If one person could bake one and get 9 of their friends and family involved, 200 mouths could be fed that day. “That started a snowball effect. Now, there are 2-3 days a week that we get casseroles coming in.”

A SPOKE IN THE NETWORK “When people ask us, what’s the main thing people need? What’s the biggest need? Money, food, volunteers – those are given. The greatest need that people have is a support system. That’s what The Mission is, we are a support system for folks,” said Berry. “There are resources all around us, and The Mission isn’t the biggest and the best, but we’re just proud to be one of them.” Berry says The Mission doesn’t want to duplicate services, but rather fill the gap where they can. “We work like the hub of a support system. We will do the basic needs, get them stabilized, find out what their needs are. If we can meet their needs here, great. If we can’t we’re going to get their needs met somehow through networking.”

Not only are the hungry being fed, but parents are also using this as a way to get creative with their children’s distanced learning. Like a mother who made strawberry muffins with her kids to bring to The Mission, using ingredient measurements as a creative math lesson along with lessons in kindness and service.

“I’ve been here for fifteen years – I’ve never seen a food supply come in like it’s been during COVID,” said Berry. “Between the schools coming and the community – it’s been amazing.”

This pandemic has meant many things. It has meant lost lives, lost jobs, lost homes, lost food security. If we can find anything through these losses, may it be a reinforced sense of humanity. My editor told me after the interview that as she sat in The Mission she was overcome with sadness, fighting tears. “We are all a heartbeat away from needing this,” she said. It is important now more than ever to care for yourself and spread that care, and if you’re able to, spread your resources, spread your kindness. The Mission of Winter Haven is a good place to start.

If you would like to organize your friends and family to make casseroles for The Mission of Winter Haven, contact them to be put on the schedule. If you want to bring in one casserole or hot dish, they can supplement that into their daily meal. Through August, The Mission is receiving donation drop-offs on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. An ongoing need for

The Mission of Winter Haven 180 E Central Ave, Winter Haven P.O. Box 2586, Winter Haven, FL 33883 (863) 299-2348 themissionwh.org FB @MissionOfWinterHaven

The community has helped in other ways, from the police department serving at the Mission once a month, to restaurants in town preparing meals, and the city providing pop-up tents for when The Mission had to move its services outside. “The City has been a huge support to us during this time,” said Berry.

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WORDS Mitch Johnson

Be There of presence can be way more powerful than words. We have one mouth and two ears. It’s usually better to listen before we speak and most people that “love,” do exactly that: they listen. I can honestly say that my most memorable moments in knowing I am loved by those closest to me are not necessarily their words, but their actions. The act of presence can be such a gift.”

As a pastor at Heartland Church, I have the opportunity to see hundreds (if not thousands) of people each week. People may think I never get lonely because of the amount of interactions I have, but that is not necessarily always true. As a pastor, but more so as a human being, I need to have personal and intimate interactions with people. Community is vital. Community might be messy. But that’s what living in a community is like, right? I tend to be an introvert (that may shock some of our church members!), and I can function at a high level being by myself. After the stay at home order was announced, I immediately felt the pressure or desire to simply be able to shake someone’s hand. Better yet, give someone a hug. I have a beautiful wife (that I love to hug and kiss by the way!) and two boys (4 & 2), but I still had this inclination to be able to not only receive a handshake or a hug from someone but to give a handshake or a hug. I typically did not think about “needing” people to surround myself with until I realized the importance of “needing” to be surrounded by people. Shouldn’t we take that initiative, though? Not just waiting for someone to be present with us, but us being intentionally present with someone else. You might say, “I am having such a difficult time right now and I simply do not have the capacity to do that.” I have been there. I know what that feels like.

“The act of presence can be such a gift.”

She cried. I cried (and I am not even a crier!). She had her surgery that lasted twelve hours recently and she ended up having 100% of her tongue and a portion of her vocal cord removed. She is also on a feeding tube and temporarily on a trach. Needless to say, her life and our life have changed quite a bit. She was able to go home after spending twelve days in the hospital. A few days later my oldest son, Scout, was turning four. He was so excited (birthdays are a big deal in our home!). The first person to FaceTime him on his birthday was my mother-in-law, who is his “CiCi.” She did not speak. She did not have great reception. It was honestly a little messy and it was honestly a little frustrating. But one thing I do know––Scout knew that he was loved. She may not have been there physically. She may not have been able to say anything. But she was “there.” As a younger pastor, I still have so much to learn about being compassionate and present, because quite honestly it does not come natural to me. But that is not an excuse to go about my business and not care for others. I am called to love my neighbor… even when I do not feel like loving very much. You may want someone to “be there” for you but have you “been there” for someone else? Love your neighbor today… and tomorrow… and the next day! It might be a FaceTime or Zoom meeting, but as long as you are “there,” you are helping and loving your neighbor. We cannot do this by ourselves. We need people. Even if you do not know what to say: Be There.

I did have the opportunity to do that when my mother-in-law, Connie, was diagnosed with stage four oral cancer. When we heard the news that she was given a maximum of four years to live with surgery, we immediately packed our bags and traveled six hours to Georgia (where my wife and I are from) to spend some time with her. She then told us as best as she could that she would likely never speak again because they would have to remove her tongue and she would be on a feeding tube for the duration of her life. Tough news to hear from one of the most caring and loving individuals I have ever met. She is the best mother-in-law I have ever had! She is the only one I have ever had, but still!

Mitch Johnson is the Discipleship Pastor at Heartland Church in Winter Haven. You can reach him at:

She and I had a very personal conversation while just the two of us were watching my two boys and niece play in the yard. She asked me with tears in her eyes, “Do you think they (her grandchildren) will know that I love them even though I can’t tell them I love them?” I replied, “The times I have felt loved the most have been when people are intentionally present. The gift

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WORDS Jane Martin Winter Haven City Librarian

MINDFULNESS

Let’ s Read!

Where Ever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn This is one of my all-time favorite books; I give it to everyone. I have learned so many lessons from this book and go back to it, time and time again. Learning to be in the moment, to find stillness, to pause before a decision or a reaction is so simple, yet so hard. Kabat-Zinn takes mindfulness out of just meditation and applies it to all areas of life.

MINDFULNESS

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris

A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles by Thích Nhat Hanh (ages 5-9)

I have had a daily meditation practice for years, but have had trouble getting my husband and teenage son to see the benefits. This book is really good for those skeptics. Its purpose is to make meditation accessible to everyone.

Thích Nhat Hanh is a powerful voice in the world of mindfulness. This book helps parents and caregivers introduce kids to meditation. Through clear instruction, it teaches the basics of mindfulness. Kids can learn to practice alone, or even better, as a family.

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SPIRITUALITY

I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde (ages 3-7)

The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices by Casper ter Kuile

This is a whimsically illustrated picture book on mindfulness and how to be present. It shows kids how to slow down and pay attention to the sensations of the world around them. It was written for younger kids, but the lessons will resonate with any age, including adults.

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In today’s landscape where in-person religious services may not be a option for everyone, this book helps us to connect deeper meaning to everyday secular practices. It is about taking the things we do daily (many times without thinking) and instilling them with spiritual purpose that helps nourish our souls.

SELF HELP

How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown I recommend any of Brown’s books, but I thought this one resonates especially well right now. Daring Greatly is about dealing with risks and uncertainty by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable; it is a strength, not a weakness.

I started reading this book right as the pandemic shut down our lives. To reduce my anxiety, I found myself reading this book outside in the fresh air. This book made me take a look around and realize that the mindset of productivity above all else is not sustainable or healthy, on either a personal or societal level.

SELF HELP

RACISM

Help Train Your Dragon Deal with Anxiety by Steve Herman (ages 3-7)

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo It is time to have the difficult conversations and Oluo provides both honesty and empathy. This is not a comfortable, easy book - but it is an education.

This is an engaging story that tells a story of a boy and his anxious pet dragon. Through the story, kids can discover a few different techniques to recognize and handle their own anxieties. Other books in the series cover topics like change, anger, empathy and other relatable topics.

RACISM

How to be an Anti Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by Mahogany L. Browne with Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood (ages 8 -12)

This books asks us all to go beyond simply declaring we are not racist to actively becoming anti-racist. This book challenges all people to radically re-examine their beliefs. For instance, one that was particularly eye-opening to me, is the idea to examine current policies with the understanding that racism didn’t create the policies, but rather those in power used racism to justify their policies. There is a lot to digest in this essential book, but there is also hope.

Woke is a collection of poems that will inspire kids to fight for social justice. The poems, in combination with the vibrant illustrations by Theodore Taylor III, are relatable and important. Poetry is powerful tool to speak truth - and Woke will hopefully spark deeper conversation around topics such as empathy, gender, immigration, body positivity and so much more.

WORDS Tara Crutchfield

Healthy Living During COVID-19 The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected the health of many directly. For others, interruptions in daily routines have meant changes in their diet and exercise habits.

maybe they find comfort in chocolate and chips and cookies. Instead of trying to be moderate, people in some cases are going overboard because those are their comfort foods,” she said. Keep moderation in mind, but limit processed foods that are high in sugars and sodium.

We spoke with Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with Bond Clinic, Jill Harbison, MS, RD, LDN, DCES, about ways to begin and/or keep healthy habits during COVID-19. Harbison has been with Bond Clinic as a diabetes educator for 14 years and has been a dietitian for 35.

According to Harbison, a valuable food choice resource with more information for all age groups and other nutrition-related topics to check out is ChooseMyPlate.gov.

WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR DAILY EXERCISE

First, it is important to understand that nutrition is individual to each person, says Harbison. She discovered great information through her research that made a lot of sense to her in terms of eating during COVID-19.

According to the American Heart Association, adults should get, “at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both preferably spread throughout the week.”

Harbison agreed with points from an article on WebMD.com, “Healthy Cooking With What’s in Your Pantry.” The first thing is, “Do the best you can.” This means working with what you already have. The next step is to “Take stock of your pantry,” and finally, “Make a meal list.”

Harbison suggested doing what works for you, like breaking that down into 30 minutes of exercise, five times a week. With many working from home or perhaps not comfortable returning to the gym just yet, there are ways to get creative with your workouts. Harbison suggests using the wealth of information on YouTube to find things like chair exercises, soup can exercises and even dancing.

Harbison noted that though there were shortages and limited quantities in grocery stores when the virus first appeared stateside, “We’re far enough into COVID now that you go to the grocery store and if you did want to get something you should be able to stock your pantry.”

Keep up with your exercise habits, even if it means finding different ways to do it, like walking the neighborhood or riding your bike.

Plan what you need to make meals at home and keep a running grocery list. “In general, when you’re looking at healthy eating, [...] stay around the parameter of the grocery store. You’d be looking for plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats – focusing on your healthy fats, not your saturated fats,” said the Registered Dietitian.

In addition to doing the best you can, Harbison noted the importance of moderation. “It’s about finding a small change that will prevent you from going too far off of your health standard.” WebMD Article: www.webmd.com/lung/healthy-cooking-pantry#1

“With COVID, people are more stressed and together, and

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Eat the rainbow! RED Red fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals including anthocyanins and lycopene. Studies suggest that a diet rich in anthocyanins can be beneficial for healthy skin, protecting against inflammation and ultraviolet light. Next, lycopene may help hair growth and prevent scalp diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis. Watermelon boasts higher lycopene levels (and potentially greater bioavailability) than tomatoes. Strawberries are high in fiber and vitamin C, the latter of which aids collagen synthesis and iron absorption.

ORANGE AND YELLOW Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamin C and carotenoids, including beta-carotene. Beta-carotene converts into vitamin A within the body, promoting healthy vision and cell growth. Even further, the benefits of higher carotenoid consumption include fewer wrinkles and furrows in the skin. Citrus fruits—which are typically orange and yellow (and sometimes green)—contain a unique phytonutrient called hesperidin. Hesperidin helps increase blood flow, making it ideal for those with poor circulation.

GREEN Green fruits and veggies are rich in lutein, isothiocyanates, and isoflavones. They also boast high levels of vitamin K, which is essential for blood and bone health. Specifically, cruciferous vegetables—such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts—enhance immune function. Dark, leafy greens may improve mood and increase collagen production due to its vitamin C content.

BLUE AND PURPLE Blue and purple fruits and vegetables are rich in phytonutrients that can help repair skin damage caused by sun exposure. They also include resveratrol—the same antioxidant compound found in red wine—and anthocyanins. Anthocyanins have been studied extensively for their ability to preserve skin health and prevent skin aging. Also, studies show that the active phytochemicals in berries repair damage from oxidative stress and inflammation.

WHITE AND BROWN Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable rich in sulforaphane, which may protect skin from UVinduced photodamage. Garlic and onions are in the allium family of vegetables, boasting antioxidant and prebiotic activities. Garlic also has antibacterial properties, making it beneficial to eat when fighting a cold. mushrooms provide many major nutrients that improve skin health, including riboflavin, vitamin D, zinc, and selenium. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of mushrooms can help calm rosacea. *humnutrition.com/blog/eat-the-rainbow/

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4-7-8 Breathing I first tried this breathing exercise at the Winter Haven CityWorks (x)po earlier this year before we had to shelter at home. Kerry Wilson from Inside Out Yoga taught everyone in the audience how to do this simple breathing technique that you can do anytime, anywhere. This is thought to help reduce nervousness, stress and calm anxiety.

Start with an audible exhale to open your lungs and release the tension you may be holding in your shoulders. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re especially tense, you can repeat this step a few times, gently rolling your shoulders and wiggling your hips to help you find a relaxed stance or position. With your mouth closed and tongue pressed gently on the roof of your mouth, breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose for a mental count of four. Then hold your breath for a mental count of seven. Finally, with your mouth closed and tongue still pressed on the roof of your mouth, audibly exhale (as if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re blowing out the candles on a birthday cake) as slowly as you can, for a count of eight. Repeat this for four full cycles. Breathing techniques are designed to bring the body into a state of deep relaxation. Specific patterns that involve holding the breath for a period of time allow your body to replenish its oxygen. From the lungs outward, techniques like 4-7-8 can give your organs and tissues a much-needed oxygen boost. -healthline.com

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Eternal Youth Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero fillers. They are popular among her clients, especially lip fillers like Restylane Kysse and Revanesse Versa among the younger 20 something clients. Fillers can make the most immediate difference for someone looking for an instant result. Another area that fillers make a noticeable difference is in the cheeks. She says we lose volume as we age, so by replacing that volume, our faces look 10 to 20 years younger. Other areas that are great for fillers include tear troughs (under the eyes), temples, nasolabial folds (smile lines), and marionette lines around the mouth, jawline, and even the hands.

When you think about your own mental health, self-care may not be the first thing that pops to mind – but it is definitely a major player in how you feel. The term “selfcare” might call to mind manicures, facials, massages, bubble baths, or a blowout. But, I’m here to talk about taking things a step farther. Let’s talk about a little cosmetic self-care. It’s no secret that when you feel good about yourself it instantly boosts your mood. Luckily for us, Jodi DeVries will help us do just that. Jodi is like your gorgeous girlfriend who just happens to have her Master’s of Science in Nurse Anesthesia and is an APRN, CRNA. Basically, she knows what she’s doing. And she can help you feel just as gorgeous, because Jodi is the owner-operator of Eternal Youth Aesthetics, LLC. She has been practicing in a clinical setting for many years and continues to do so – when she is not busy bringing her aesthetic skills directly to her clients.

Other treatments Jodi offers include: Sculptra (a collagen stimulator) to help reverse the signs of aging by rebuilding lost collagen. Kybella (fat lipolysis) is FDA approved to decrease submental fullness. You know, like the double chin area or that stubborn bra bulge. AQUAGOLD Fine Touch Microchanneling treatments that include MicroBotox, hyaluronic acid, and a multivitamin complex to brighten, tighten, and increase luminosity to the face, neck, décolletage (chest), and backs of the hands. And PRP (which stands for platelet-rich plasma) injection facial treatments, also known as the “Vampire Facial.” The Vampire Facial uses your own blood spun down to separate the red and white blood cells from the plasma. The plasma, which is full of growth factors and peptides that stimulate collagen growth, is injected into the dermal layer of your skin. This process happens much deeper than a standard facial so the results take a week or two to show up, but last months to years. It is a natural alternative to injecting synthetics. You can think of it as your own personal “Fountain of Youth.”

That’s right. Jodi can come to you. She has all the knowledge and skills and none of the intimidation of a formal clinical setting. By offering mobile services, she is able to consult and treat you from the comfort of your own home, or from your salon or office. It allows her to offer services to those who may not have the chance to experience them otherwise. Her philosophy is a minimalistic approach. She says you can always add more if you like, but she feels it’s best to create a natural look to feel younger, more refreshed, more confident, and the best version of you. With a mobile service, Jodi has more flexibility. It can be just the two of you for an appointment – Jodi and you as the client, or she offers an option for you to host an event with friends. After practicing nursing for eight years and then nurse anesthesia for a few years, Jodi attended cosmetic injectables training courses and fell in love with the art of facial aesthetics. She worked tenaciously to make cosmetic injectables more readily available to a wider audience. And thus her business was born.

The goal of using cosmetic injectables is to age gracefully. It feels like the next step in your daily skincare routine. Honestly, it feels great to take care of yourself– and your skin is for life. Jodi truly practices what she preaches, she has experienced most of her procedures! She says the best compliment is when someone tells her patients that they look great, but they can’t put their finger on what is different. Subtle improvements. She also offers, and uses herself, iS Clinical cosmeceuticals. They are a botanical-based, anti-aging, anti-acne, skin-brightening pharmaceutical-grade line that Jodi can help her clients put together for a complete custom skincare routine.

Eternal Youth offers a variety of treatments. Botox is a given. It is by far the most recognizably named treatment available these days. Botox is an anti-wrinkle injection that Jodi says is her most popular treatment for clients in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. And it’s not just women seeking these treatments, by the way, about 30% of her clients are men! Good for you guys– self-care is for everyone. Botox lasts 3-4 months and benefits a wide range of clients. Results can take a few days to show up, so Jodi likes to check in to make sure you are loving your results.

Do something for your current and future self. Jodi can be reached at (863) 412-2057 Email: FindYourEternalYouth@gmail.com FB & IG @eternalyouthaestheticsllc. Hours are by appointment only and flexible.

Beyond Botox, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are another popular choice. Jodi offers several options like Revanesse,

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WORDS Jolian Rios M.D. ABIM Board Certified

Coffee and Health: Myths vs. Science In this first Summer Series, we’d like to demystify some of the latest, scientific findings on coffee! And hopefully, do our part to clarify and counteract all the misinformation that’s so easily found in our online feeds these days! Below, an amazing scientific review by our own medical expert – Jolian Rios, MD, ABIM Board Certified.

A study with sleep-deprived Navy SEAL trainees showed improvement of cognitive function, learning, memory, and mood despite continuous exposure to stressors with an optimal dose of 200 mg of caffeine (about two cups of coffee!). MYTH #4: COFFEE IS UNHEALTHY

MYTH #1: ALL STUDIES ARE SCIENTIFICALLY VALID

Numerous studies on coffee have actually shown the opposite – there are several health benefits from long-term coffee consumption. Some examples:

Coffee has been widely studied – there have been hundreds of studies published about it over the years. Yet, the first thing to keep in mind is that not all studies are created equal - as they can go from very strict, scientifically valid Cohort, Case-Control, and Randomized Controlled Trials where data drives the findings, to an Opinion Paper, which is simply someone sharing their thoughts – of course, their findings do not carry the same weight! To make matters worse, these Opinion Papers are many times “interpreted” and reported by the media in ways that favor their ratings. So every time you read something, go to the source, and please don’t share it if it is not a scientific source! – advice that seems especially relevant right now!

A matched case-control of almost 1700 women with BRCA gene mutation found that coffee intake was associated with 10% - 69% lower risk of breast cancer, this was a dose-dependent effect, with the lowest effect being seen on women who drank 1-3 cups of coffee and the largest effect seen on those who drank more than 6 cups of coffee per day. A case-control study of 1900 women found that coffee intake was associated with a 40% lower risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women who drank 4 or more cups of coffee per day.

MYTH #2: COFFEE = CAFFEINE

A meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies showed a decreased risk of endometrial cancer in coffee drinkers.

When we think of coffee, we immediately think about caffeine; yet we should keep in mind coffee contains many other compounds with potential health benefits. These include polyphenols such as caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, diterpenoids, and other antioxidants, as well as potassium, magnesium, niacin, and lignans. In fact, concentrations of these phenolic antioxidants are much higher in brewed coffee than in brewed tea – which is often touted as an antioxidant powerhouse!

A large prospective analysis of over 47,000 men found a strong dose-dependent reduction in the risk of prostate cancer. Several studies, including randomized trials, and cohort studies, have shown that coffee consumption, including decaf, decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes, by improving insulin sensitivity as well as insulin secretion.

MYTH #3: CAFFEINE IS UNHEALTHY

Another study showed caffeine in coffee to be a potent stimulator of smooth muscles that prevent constipation.

Caffeine is quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and it gets metabolized by the liver. It antagonizes adenosine receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems – and in this way, it can have a variety of effects. Some of the main effects found so far:

A meta-analysis of 14 different studies shows that coffee drinkers had 39% less probability of developing cirrhosis. Thus, coffee has been shown to have positive effects on multiple systems and may even lower the risk of multiple chronic diseases in the long term. I’ve listed the studies used for reference, in case you’d like to read in a lot more detail on your own (it pairs perfectly with a great cup of Ethos to keep you awake!).

Caffeine is a proven analgesic, property that has been used for the treatment of headaches, specifically tension and migraine headaches. Multiple cohort studies with over 600,000 individuals found it may reduce stroke risk.

So, let’s keep enjoying coffee, and let’s continue to make a difference, to Brew Greatness in the world!

Two case-controlled studies and two cohort studies have shown a small protective effect of coffee consumption advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, animal models have shown long-term caffeine consumption may delay or reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Randomized Controlled Trials of healthy individuals have found caffeine improves cognition, mood, vigilance, and reaction time – regardless of age and gender.

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140 VALENCIA RIDGE DR............... AUBURNDALE........ 6/23/2020........... $70,000

302 E PALMETTO ST.........................DAVENPORT........ 6/24/2020........... $50,000

226 E LAWSON DR......................... AUBURNDALE.........6/18/2020........... $80,000

114 ARIA WAY....................................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020............$53,000

103 PARADISE LN........................... AUBURNDALE.........6/22/2020..........$100,000

133 ARIA WAY...................................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020............$53,000

412 ORANGE ST............................. AUBURNDALE......... 6/15/2020.......... $156,900

387 GOLFVIEW DR...........................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020............$59,500

212 ROSE ST................................... AUBURNDALE.........6/18/2020........... $177,000

2786 ST GEORGE DR........................DAVENPORT..........6/17/2020........... $60,000

214 ROSE ST................................... AUBURNDALE.........6/18/2020........... $177,000

496 SEATTLE SLEW DR.....................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020............ $67,900

1814 VAN GOGH DR....................... AUBURNDALE......... 6/15/2020.......... $193,500

107 ROYAL TROON LOOP.................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020........... $78,000

327 SAN MAURO DR...................... AUBURNDALE.........6/18/2020......... $206,300

100 HYDE PARK CT...........................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020............$92,900

264 CASCARA LN.......................... AUBURNDALE......... 6/13/2020.......... $207,600

145 SILVER MAPLE BND....................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020..........$100,000

101 ARIANA AVE............................. AUBURNDALE.........6/19/2020.......... $210,000

209 FIDDLEWOOD CT......................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020..........$100,000

213 CASCARA LN........................... AUBURNDALE..........6/17/2020...........$216,200

500 SEATTLE SLEW DR.....................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020...........$135,700

5599 ORO VALLEY RD................... AUBURNDALE..........6/17/2020........... $217,000

512 SEATTLE SLEW DR......................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020...........$135,700

428 BURNHAM CIR....................... AUBURNDALE.........6/19/2020.......... $218,000

17 FOREST DR...................................DAVENPORT.........6/18/2020..........$140,000

260 CASCARA LN.......................... AUBURNDALE......... 6/13/2020.......... $218,300

412 EAGLE RIDGE DR........................DAVENPORT........ 6/23/2020........... $147,500

715 KINDRED LN............................ AUBURNDALE.........6/22/2020......... $230,000

43 FULLER ST...................................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020.......... $154,900

709 KINDRED LN........................... AUBURNDALE.........6/16/2020.......... $231,000

633 LAKE DAVENPORT BLVD...........DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020.......... $210,500

768 KINDRED LN........................... AUBURNDALE.........6/18/2020..........$233,000

417 BRIDGEFORD CROSSING BLVD.. DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020.......... $214,000

732 KINDRED LN............................ AUBURNDALE........ 6/23/2020..........$233,000

333 ELBERTON DR............................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020...........$221,000

620 AUTUMN STREAM DR............ AUBURNDALE.........6/22/2020..........$234,300

388 ARAGOSA DR............................DAVENPORT.........6/18/2020..........$225,000

506 AUTUMN STREAM DR............ AUBURNDALE.........6/19/2020......... $238,000

377 CITRUS POINTE DR....................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020.......... $227,000

236 WHISPERING OAKS WAY........ AUBURNDALE..........6/17/2020......... $248,900

247 KIMBERLY POINT DR..................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020......... $230,000

5648 ORO VALLEY RD................... AUBURNDALE.........6/16/2020......... $263,000

111 LOMA BONITA DR........................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020..........$232,000

104 VAN FLEET CT......................... AUBURNDALE.........6/19/2020......... $465,000

201 LUDISIA LOOP............................DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020..........$232,800

623 AUTUMN STREAM DR............ AUBURNDALE..........6/17/2020.......... $677,800

210 PRESTWICK DR..........................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020.......... $232,900

BARTOW

156 EAGLEVIEW LOOP......................DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020..........$233,000

4631 WESTON RD.................................. BARTOW.........6/22/2020.......... $120,000

516 BUCHANNAN DR........................DAVENPORT..........6/17/2020..........$235,600

4706 CYNTHIA ST................................. BARTOW.........6/16/2020.......... $133,000

148 LUDISIA LOOP............................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020..........$239,900

1415 E CONANT ST................................. BARTOW........ 6/23/2020..........$140,000

172 LUDISIA LOOP............................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020...........$241,500

2815 OAK DR.......................................... BARTOW.........6/22/2020.......... $155,000

497 DISA DR.....................................DAVENPORT.........6/18/2020......... $244,800

2215 E HELEN CIR................................... BARTOW......... 6/15/2020...........$156,700

229 SILVERTON RD...........................DAVENPORT.........6/18/2020......... $245,000

4515 WALKER LAKE RD.......................... BARTOW.........6/18/2020........... $161,000

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Banks can’t keep up with mortgage demand. The Andreasen Group Monthly Newsletter

Mortgage rates hit 3.11% ... A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates has sparked a sudden and unexpected refinance boom that has lenders large and small scrambling to handle the volume. That stress on the lending market, as well as increased risk to mortgage investors from all those refinances, are keeping mortgage rates higher than they could be. The average rate on the 30-year-fixed loosely tracks the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond, but it is no longer keeping up. The 10-year plummeted to yet another record low overnight, but mortgage rates, while also at a record low, are slower to fall. Mortgage rates hit 3.11% on Monday, according to Mortgage News Daily. After speaking to my preferred lenders, here are some of the things they said: “Demand has ramped up in a way that many lenders have never experienced.” “We had one borrower on hold for two hours.” “We’ve had to increase hour ours in the office to handle the demand.”

Omar Andreasen - CEO (407) 883.2989 omar@theandreasengroup.com havenmagazines.com

It’s very complicated as to why mortgage rates aren’t a lot lower. One reason is lenders are dragging their feet, more for profit reasons than for concerns about handling the volume. If a lender’s costs of funds – either from MBS (mortgage-backed securities) pricing or deposits – moves lower, but they keep mortgage rates higher than they normally would be, they profit off the larger than normal spread. Lenders have to watch their profit margins, along with the added volume.

In these low times, of course, lenders have the juggling act of balancing margin vs. market demand, vs. the 10-year Treasury. Firms need to handle pricing in a way that makes sure profitability remains there. As for rates: Lenders look at a lot of factors when setting mortgage rates and they are most directly tied to MBS yields, which have seen a widening spread relative to the 10-year Treasury Yield. Investors in mortgage-backed bonds are at increasing risk because so many people are refinancing. When a loan is refinanced, it is paid off early, and the investor loses out on several more years of interest rate payment returns. As the risk rises, they will pay less for those bonds and therefore the yield on MBS rises – and mortgage rates rise. For that reason, investors are so spooked about what is going on that they don’t care about yield and are ignoring MBS and sticking with just Treasury bonds. It will take “time and market stability,” to get mortgage rates back to following the 10-year Treasury. Of course, with every pro, there is a con. I am finding that even though these rates are great – and it is keeping myself and my agents extremely busy – some lenders are rushing our clients to get an appraisal ordered before the inspection even comes back. Just recently I received an email from another lender that closing might have to be delayed because the underwriters are backlogged. I can’t help but find it refreshing that we are able to help people fulfill their dreams of buying a home.

937 SHADY TREE LN.........................DAVENPORT........ 6/29/2020...........$251,000

17 DEANTE LN.................................. HAINES CITY........ 6/23/2020......... $245,000

955 BENJAMIN TRL...........................DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020...........$253,100

695 TORTUGAS ST.......................... HAINES CITY........ 6/23/2020.......... $247,600

138 ARIA WAY...................................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020..........$254,600

1909 VERANO DR............................ HAINES CITY..........6/17/2020...........$271,000

164 EAGLEVIEW LOOP......................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020......... $263,000

321 VILLA SORRENTO CIR............... HAINES CITY.........6/19/2020..........$279,900

429 NOBLE AVE................................DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020.......... $263,700

53 PERCH ST.................................... HAINES CITY......... 6/15/2020.......... $310,000

123 PLUMOSO LOOP........................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020..........$265,500

207 MACAULAY’S CV...................... HAINES CITY......... 6/15/2020......... $466,500

537 DISA DR......................................DAVENPORT........ 6/23/2020.......... $267,400

199 MACAULAY’S CV....................... HAINES CITY......... 6/15/2020..........$470,500

119 ROSELING XING..........................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020..........$275,000

203 MACAULAY’S CV...................... HAINES CITY......... 6/15/2020..........$470,500

1050 PRESERVE DR...........................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020.......... $277,000

631 TORTUGAS ST........................... HAINES CITY........ 6/23/2020.......... $951,800

361 BRIDGEWATER DR......................DAVENPORT..........6/17/2020......... $280,500

LAKE WALES

209 CLOVERBROOK TRL..................DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020..........$285,500

426 E ST............................................LAKE WALES.........6/18/2020............$55,000

160 EAGLEVIEW LOOP.....................DAVENPORT........ 6/23/2020......... $286,000

1843 OLD BARTOW RD.....................LAKE WALES..........6/17/2020............$59,200

220 BURFORD CIR............................DAVENPORT........ 6/23/2020..........$289,900

3155 FISHER LN.................................LAKE WALES......... 6/15/2020........... $60,000

245 ABERDEEN ST............................DAVENPORT........ 6/29/2020......... $290,000

1032 HIGHVIEW DR..........................LAKE WALES..........6/17/2020........... $98,000

128 VILLA DOMANI CIR....................DAVENPORT.........6/19/2020......... $294,900

7 LAKESHORE BLVD.........................LAKE WALES.........6/14/2020...........$110,000

338 MONTARA DR............................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020..........$295,000

4234 CERIMEN ST.............................LAKE WALES..........6/17/2020........... $119,900

213 TANGLEWOOD DR.....................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020......... $299,000

456 BLUE HERON CIR.......................LAKE WALES......... 6/15/2020.......... $125,000

172 WILLIAMSON DR........................DAVENPORT..........6/17/2020......... $305,000

433 9TH ST.......................................LAKE WALES.........6/19/2020...........$141,000

1919 GREENBRIAR TER.....................DAVENPORT........ 6/23/2020......... $305,000

306 TYLER ST...................................LAKE WALES........ 6/30/2020.......... $154,000

426 ALDRIDGE LN............................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020.......... $310,000

19489 HWY 60..................................LAKE WALES..........6/17/2020.......... $159,000

286 TOMELLOSO WAY.....................DAVENPORT.........6/16/2020..........$339,200

3911 ADELL RD..................................LAKE WALES........ 6/23/2020.......... $170,000

371 CABELLO DR...............................DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020......... $385,000

4056 DUNMORE DR.........................LAKE WALES.........6/19/2020.......... $215,000

5332 OAKBOURNE AVE....................DAVENPORT.........6/22/2020......... $450,000

6224 LANTANA DR...........................LAKE WALES.........6/18/2020..........$270,000

8032 OAK SHADOW CT...................DAVENPORT.........6/18/2020........... $477,100

4197 DUNMORE DR..........................LAKE WALES..........6/17/2020......... $380,000

2616 HERITAGE GREEN AVE..............DAVENPORT......... 6/15/2020...........$712,300

251 PARK AVE....................................LAKE WALES.........6/16/2020......... $695,000

HAINES CITY

LAKELAND

1222 AVENUE H................................ HAINES CITY......... 6/15/2020........... $94,900

4078 SHEARWATER ST....................... LAKELAND.........6/16/2020............$52,600

171 CATFISH ST................................. HAINES CITY.........6/18/2020.......... $138,000

2323 CREEKS CROSSING DR.............. LAKELAND..........6/17/2020............$55,500

1601 20TH ST N................................ HAINES CITY.........6/16/2020..........$140,000

2970 CREEKS CROSSING BLVD.......... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020............$55,500

1812 LOWRY AVE.............................. HAINES CITY........ 6/23/2020..........$140,000

3575 BOWDENS RD............................ LAKELAND.........6/16/2020............ $57,000

454 PENTAS LN................................ HAINES CITY.........6/22/2020.......... $201,400

1222 ROBINSWOOD CT...................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020........... $65,000

2427 ST AUGUSTINE BLVD.............. HAINES CITY.........6/18/2020......... $205,000

731 FOREST LAKE DR.......................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020............$76,500

5034 HARVEST DR.......................... HAINES CITY.........6/22/2020.......... $216,500

3503 ROYAL CT.................................. LAKELAND.........6/18/2020........... $80,000

8014 PAGE CT.................................. HAINES CITY.........6/18/2020......... $220,000

6792 HARTSWORTH DR..................... LAKELAND.........6/16/2020........... $84,200

352 TANAGER ST............................. HAINES CITY.........6/19/2020...........$221,000

620 WHITEHURST ST......................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $105,000

113 TANAGER ST............................... HAINES CITY.........6/22/2020..........$225,000

217 WINDSOR APT 1........................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020..........$108,000

1022 CHANLER DR........................... HAINES CITY........ 6/29/2020..........$225,000

212 PATTERSON ST............................. LAKELAND.........6/19/2020...........$110,000

714 STONEWALL LN......................... HAINES CITY.........6/18/2020..........$228,000

3514 BOWDENS RD............................. LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020...........$114,000

725 PRADO GRANDE AVE................ HAINES CITY......... 6/15/2020..........$229,900

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any people can’t wait for retirement. They look forward to the day they can do what they want and enjoy the lifestyle they deserve. However, some don’t look at it the same way. They believe they won’t enjoy as free of a lifestyle, that they’ll be seen as “old” or that they won’t see their friends and family as often … after all, they don’t need care, so why would they move to a retirement living community? Truth be told, this is not at all what Life Plan Communities are all about! In fact, they offer a rewarding lifestyle where older adults have a myriad of opportunities to not only continue – but enhance – their active, on-the-go lives! Older adults should take advantage of the retirement lifestyle they deserve sooner rather than later. There’s so much to look forward to in retirement living that you simply can’t experience until you stop delaying it. From an array of cultural and educational opportunities to first-class amenities to new experiences with new friends and travel, there’s so much to enjoy. Best of all, residents at Life Plan Communities benefit from a maintenance-free, worry-free lifestyle … with complete peace of mind for the future with health care available right on site, if it’s needed.

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Don’t let fear, uncertainty or confusion stop you from experiencing the lifestyle you deserve! Instead, consider some of the reasons you should “take the plunge!”

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YOU CAN ENJOY IT LONG BEFORE YOU NEED CARE. Life Plan Communities offer all levels of care – independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care; however, one of the best parts about this type of community is the vibrant lifestyle full of activities, amenities and services right at your fingertips! So, while you know care is available for the future – if and when it is needed – you can enjoy flexibility and freedom in daily life. Forget home maintenance, cooking and yardwork … and instead spend your days as you wish, engaged in a full, meaningful life with everything you need to enjoy it! Moving sooner means you have that much more time to enjoy everything life has to offer.

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FINANCIAL SECURITY EASES YOUR MIND. Not only are there tax advantages to living in Florida, but with Lifecare, you can protect yourself from the uncertainties of bills and skyrocketing costs of care. After touring a variety of communities, you will see why Lifecare just makes good financial sense.

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YOU WANT TO MAKE MORE FRIENDS. There are so many interesting people to meet at Life Plan Communities. From world travelers to scholars and more, there’s sure to be someone who shares your interests and passions … and plenty of fun conversations to be had! Remaining socially engaged and building meaningful relationships with others are some of the greatest things about moving to a retirement living community. You’ll always have someone to chat with in the bistro or take a trip to the golf course with.

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THE THOUGHT OF EXPLORATION MAKES YOU HAPPY. There are endless things to do in Lakeland, and it’s so close to major theme parks, beaches and more! Better yet, keep traveling. Thanks to the retirement lifestyle at a Life Plan Community, you have the freedom to do so, while knowing your home and belongings are safe.

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YOU HAVE A FOCUS ON WELLNESS IN DAILY LIFE. Life Plan Communities have a strong focus on providing opportunities for wellness – in body, mind and spirit. Wellness programs are interconnected with everything – active and staffed fitness centers and nutritious, chef-prepared meals to lifelong learning, cultural events and spiritual opportunities. Life Plan Communities provide wellness for the whole person.

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hen it comes to health and wellness, it’s important to focus on the entire body and do what you can to ensure you are fit and in your best shape possible. This not only helps you to continue living a fun, engaging and active lifestyle, but ensures you are as healthy as possible for years to come. While many people are eager to jump right into their new wellness routine, it’s important to note that when most create their plans, there’s often one glaring piece that’s mistakenly omitted – brain health. A healthy brain matters for a number of reasons, and unfortunately, many forget to add ways to exercise their mind. Maintaining brain health and finding ways to keep your brain active allows it to reach peak performance, helping you to live a long and full life, pay closer attention and even ward off cognitive decline. This means that adding ways to enhance your brain health will benefit you both now and in the long run.

MAINTAINING PHYSICAL FITNESS

Physical activity is shown to increase heart rate and blood flow, helping to promote the growth of brain cells, improve circulation and stimulate the mind. Life Plan Communities offer an array of ways to ensure you can maintain physical fitness and brain health. Most communities will have personal trainers that can help you come up with a plan that’s right for you. From a variety of fitness classes to programs and more, there are plenty of ways to help you enhance your health.

FINDING FUN WAYS TO IMPROVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION

So, what can you do to show your brain some love and help it reach its full potential? There are plenty of ways! Here are just a few of the ways older adults can exercise their mind, maintain their brain health and live a healthy lifestyle every day.

From an array of programs and activities to educational opportunities and lifelong learning, brain health can easily be enhanced simply by having fun! Each day we provide opportunities to play, learn and grow through activities that engage the mind, programs that aim to enhance learning and a variety of puzzles.

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A healthy and nutritious diet is important for the health of both your body and mind. Be sure to eat foods rich in nutrients like fruits and vegetables and try to lessen the amount of fat you consume. At a Life Plan Community, they take care of the meal planning, prep and more for you so you can simply enjoy the benefits.

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“During trying times, heroes often emerge and move to the front of the line. This has certainly been the case at The Estates. We watch with amazement as each of you rise to the challenge of serving tirelessly, and with a smile, those who call The Estates home. This COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an Achilles’ heel to many retirement communities, but ours seems to just keep on rising to new heights as the waters of the pandemic flood the landscape.”

– Leo Gillman, Chairman of the Board "As a resident and board member, I would like to give a special thanks to the staff for the outstanding job they are doing during this very difficult time. The food is wonderful and delivered to our door, along with groceries if needed. The nurse comes around daily to take our temperature and make sure we are OK. I'm so blessed to be living in such a wonderful place!"

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3545 BOWDENS RD............................ LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020...........$114,000

2158 HUNTERS GREENE DR................ LAKELAND.........6/18/2020......... $204,900

830 SADDLEWOOD BLVD.................. LAKELAND.........6/16/2020.......... $120,000

6225 VINTAGE DR............................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020......... $208,500

1514 CREEKWOOD RUN...................... LAKELAND........ 6/24/2020.......... $120,000

2478 CASPIAN DR............................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020........... $211,000

6324 ENGLISH CREEK DR................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $130,000

3602 DOVETAIL LN............................. LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020...........$212,500

6451 ENGLISH CREEK DR.................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $130,000

4406 HARDENOAK TRL..................... LAKELAND.........6/22/2020...........$213,500

943 5TH ST......................................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020.......... $130,000

510 WINDERMERE DR......................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $215,000

534 OPPITZ LN.................................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020.......... $136,000

213 ARIANA ST.................................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.......... $215,000

5808 GRACE LAKE DR........................ LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020...........$137,000

3819 BRITTON BEACH PL.................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020.......... $216,000

5861 GRACE LAKE DR......................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020...........$137,000

3953 WHITE IBIS RD........................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020............ $217,100

5339 MEADOW GROVE TRL............... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020........... $138,100

8067 BROOKESHIRE DR..................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020...........$219,900

1222 ROBINSWOOD CT...................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020.......... $145,000

1731 HOLTON RD................................. LAKELAND.........6/16/2020......... $224,000

501 PATTERSON ST............................. LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.......... $145,000

2308 GENEVA DR............................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020..........$225,000

127 PINELLAS ST.................................. LAKELAND.........6/19/2020.......... $145,000

4132 SALT SPRINGS LN........................ LAKELAND.........6/16/2020.......... $227,000

1451 MONTROSE AVE......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020...........$147,000

1823 PRISTINE LOOP........................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $227,000

1236 MYRTLE ST................................. LAKELAND.........6/19/2020.......... $155,000

2812 HICKORY RIDGE DR.................... LAKELAND........ 6/24/2020..........$228,000

6712 TRAIL RIDGE DR......................... LAKELAND........ 6/24/2020.......... $155,000

8046 DIAMOND CREEK LN................ LAKELAND.........6/22/2020..........$228,500

1438 MARIGOLD DR........................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020.......... $166,000

629 PADDINGTON LN......................... LAKELAND........ 6/25/2020......... $230,000

6510 CHIPPENDALE RD...................... LAKELAND.........6/16/2020.......... $170,000

1848 PRISTINE LOOP.......................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020.......... $232,500

1902 LONG BOAT DR.......................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $170,000

4131 RED FERN LN............................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020..........$233,300

1422 LAKE PARKER DR........................ LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.......... $170,000

3428 WATERLUTE WAY...................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020..........$239,000

4928 DAWNVIEW LN.......................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.......... $170,000

1805 PRISTINE LOOP.......................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020......... $240,500

6430 SEDGEFORD DR........................ LAKELAND.........6/18/2020...........$174,500

8165 WESTMONT AVE........................ LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.......... $241,900

2224 MAGNOLIA AVE......................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020........... $177,000

5711 SOUTHVIEW DR.......................... LAKELAND.........6/16/2020..........$242,900

3921 STRICKLAND MNR...................... LAKELAND.........6/16/2020........... $177,500

2741 CANYON CREST DR.................... LAKELAND........ 6/26/2020......... $243,000

5720 LACAR WAY............................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020...........$179,900

6807 NEWMAN CIR............................ LAKELAND.........6/18/2020..........$245,500

3510 SADDLEBROOK WAY................. LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020.......... $185,000

3422 SUMMERWOOD WAY................ LAKELAND.........6/18/2020......... $246,000

541 HANCOCK ST............................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020.......... $185,000

8307 ADELE RD.................................. LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020.......... $247,000

712 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR.......... LAKELAND........ 6/25/2020.......... $185,000

1843 PRISTINE LOOP.......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020.......... $247,200

3160 HONEOYE TRL........................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020...........$187,000

5925 VELVET LOOP............................ LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020......... $250,000

8134 OAKHURST BLVD....................... LAKELAND.........6/16/2020........... $191,500

3820 SANDHILL CRANE DR................ LAKELAND.........6/19/2020...........$257,500

6063 STONEY CREEK PL.................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020.......... $195,000

3826 BRITTON BEACH PL................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020......... $258,000

5780 MACAW PL................................. LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020........... $197,500

2733 HIGHLANDS VUE PKWY............. LAKELAND.........6/18/2020..........$259,000

3966 WHITE IBIS RD........................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020..........$198,000

1389 EVERGREEN PARK CIR............... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$259,500

6744 BORDEAUX BLVD...................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020.......... $199,000

6504 FOX CREST LN........................... LAKELAND........ 6/25/2020......... $260,000

913 KRENSON WOODS RD................. LAKELAND........ 6/26/2020.......... $199,000

3251 BERWICK LN............................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020..........$262,900

1544 COUNTRY CHASE ST................. LAKELAND.........6/16/2020.......... $199,900

4059 WHISTLEWOOD CIR................. LAKELAND.........6/22/2020......... $263,000

401 BELMAR ST................................... LAKELAND..........6/17/2020......... $200,000

2250 BELLA LUNA CIR........................ LAKELAND.........6/22/2020......... $268,000

3845 FEATHERWOOD TRL................. LAKELAND.........6/18/2020......... $200,000

3825 MOSSY OAK DR......................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020..........$270,000

7667 CANTERBURY CIR...................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020......... $200,000

1320 GALLOWAY RD........................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$270,000

4157 SUNNY VIEW DR......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$202,500

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12640 HIGHWAY 98............................ LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$475,000

2038 BLUE HIGHLANDS DR................ LAKELAND.........6/22/2020.......... $272,500

3937 AQUILLA DR.............................. LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020..........$476,600

1933 PRISTINE LOOP........................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.......... $276,500

1667 VIA LAGO DR.............................. LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020...........$519,700

3233 SLEEPY HILL RD.......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$279,000

2302 HAWTHORNE TRL..................... LAKELAND........ 6/24/2020......... $520,000

4219 PRIMA LAGO DR......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020.......... $279,300

6506 EAGLE RIDGE WAY.................... LAKELAND.........6/22/2020..........$572,000

3830 LAURELWOOD LN..................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020..........$279,800

571 CHRISTINA LAKE DR..................... LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020......... $585,000

6004 STONEY CREEK PL.................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020......... $290,000

907 HUNTERS MEADOW LN.............. LAKELAND.........6/18/2020.........$900,000

314 GREENWOODS LN....................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020......... $294,900

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104 LAKESIDE RANCH DR...........WINTER HAVEN..........6/17/2020........... $62,000

6532 ALAMANDA HILLS CIR............... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020......... $308,900

9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 515........WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020........... $68,000

825 RUGBY LN.................................... LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020.......... $310,000

628 W CENTRAL AVE...................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020........... $69,000

1109 STONEY CREEK BLVD................. LAKELAND..........6/17/2020.......... $316,400

1018 CORSO DR...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/15/2020............ $71,000

1567 CORD GRASS WAY..................... LAKELAND.........6/22/2020......... $320,000

609 VITTORIO DR.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/15/2020............ $71,000

5818 HOLLY HOCK DR........................ LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020..........$323,800

719 25TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020............ $77,000

2205 MALACHITE DR.......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$335,000

3333 TIMBERLINE RD..................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020........... $85,000

2980 BLACKWATER CREEK DR.......... LAKELAND........ 6/25/2020..........$335,000

466 VILLAGE CIR.........................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/15/2020............$87,000

901 LAKE DEESON PT......................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020......... $340,000

229 26TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/15/2020............ $97,000

904 LAKE DEESON PT........................ LAKELAND.........6/19/2020......... $340,000

3959 ATKINS RD..........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020..........$100,000

2315 OLD POLK CITY RD..................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020..........$372,000

365 LAKE DAISY CIR....................WINTER HAVEN.........6/22/2020..........$100,000

2067 VIEWPOINT LANDINGS RD........ LAKELAND......... 6/15/2020..........$375,000

1010 26TH ST...............................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/13/2020.......... $105,000

6410 BENDELOW DR.......................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020..........$379,500

660 20TH ST................................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020.......... $105,000

1209 LAKE POINT TER........................ LAKELAND........ 6/23/2020......... $389,900

950 US HIGHWAY 17....................WINTER HAVEN..........6/17/2020............$111,000

1960 HIGH VISTA DR.......................... LAKELAND.........6/18/2020..........$410,000

1348 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020.......... $120,000

2402 NEWPORT AVE.......................... LAKELAND.........6/22/2020......... $423,000

1463 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020.......... $120,000

838 MORNINGVIEW CT...................... LAKELAND.........6/14/2020..........$425,200 2720 CASTLE...................................... LAKELAND.........6/19/2020........... $471,100

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1469 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020.......... $120,000

882 SUMMER GLEN DR...............WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020........... $217,000

1623 AMBAR CT...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020.......... $120,000

1322 EAGLE CREST BLVD..............WINTER HAVEN..........6/17/2020........... $217,900

2225 AVENUE E............................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/23/2020...........$128,700

407 BIGSTAFF CT.........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020.......... $218,900

2416 AVENUE A............................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020.......... $130,000

3025 COUNTRY CLUB CIR...........WINTER HAVEN........ 6/23/2020..........$225,000

252 ROSA ROJO...........................WINTER HAVEN..........6/17/2020.......... $134,500

4017 GREAT EGRET DR................WINTER HAVEN.........6/22/2020..........$228,000

3431 AVENUE O...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020.......... $135,000

1333 EAGLE CREST BLVD.............WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $232,900

3437 AVENUE E...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/29/2020.......... $135,000

3205 ROYAL TERN DR.................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020..........$233,000

1019 SUNSHINE WAY....................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $143,000

3639 JULIUS ESTATES BLVD.........WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020......... $248,000

117 PALM DR.................................WINTER HAVEN.........6/22/2020.......... $154,000

4712 SUMMERFIELD CIR..............WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020......... $249,000

468 MUIRFIELD CT......................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $156,000

3209 ROYAL TERN DR.................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020......... $260,000

2044 KINGS XING........................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/23/2020.......... $159,000

2382 TWIN LAKE VIEW RD...........WINTER HAVEN........ 6/24/2020......... $260,900

377 LAKE DAISY CIR....................WINTER HAVEN.........6/22/2020.......... $165,000

1059 CORSO DR..........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

1650 AVENUE E............................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020...........$167,000

804 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

3015 SILVERADO TER..................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020..........$168,000

812 VIENNA DR............................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

260 LAS FLORES..........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020.......... $172,000

816 VIENNA DR............................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

2885 WHISPERING TRAILS DR....WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $176,800

820 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

150 LAMERAUX RD......................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020........... $187,500

824 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

236 BLACK SKIMMER LN.............WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020........... $199,100

828 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

925 DEMING DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $207,500

832 VIENNA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020..........$283,900

2014 BARDMOOR........................WINTER HAVEN..........6/17/2020......... $208,000

1355 OAKMONT DR.....................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $314,300

168 GROVE BRANCH RD..............WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020......... $208,000

349 RUBY LAKE LOOP.................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/15/2020..........$325,000

4045 GREAT EGRET DR...............WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020......... $208,000

1175 SAWGRASS DR.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/23/2020............$331,100

117 LINCOLN RD...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 6/15/2020.......... $210,000

4617 CHAMBLISS RD...................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020..........$375,000

3873 OSPREY POINTE CIR...........WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020.......... $210,000

2400 CRUMP RD.........................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020......... $383,000

3145 ROYAL TERN DR..................WINTER HAVEN.........6/19/2020.......... $214,000

2406 BERKSHIRE LN....................WINTER HAVEN.........6/18/2020.......... $510,000

4013 GREAT EGRET DR................WINTER HAVEN........ 6/23/2020.......... $214,000

326 AVENUE C.............................WINTER HAVEN.........6/16/2020.........$800,000

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