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Physicians & Providers Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD Cortes-Meyer, Lissette, APRN Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD Nair, Ganesh, MD New Skukowski, Bobbie, APRN Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD O’Meara, Mary, MD Torres, Eduardo, MD Ash, Greisy, APRN Carbone, Carrie, APRN Cassady, Stephanie, APRN Cox, Jennifer, APRN Hughes, Jessica, APRN Patterson, Lauren, APRN Widner, Linda G., APRN General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Muniz, Elvin, MD
Hospitalist (Cont.) Paul, Nisha, MD Shamim, Talha, MD Tate, William, DO Bridges, Candy, APRN Miller, Emily, APRN Reedy, Clayton, APRN Rivera, Ruby A., APRN Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera-Bonilla, Maria, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Torres, Jorge, MD Aleman, Javier, APRN Bailey, Charla, APRN Bridges, Stephanie, APRN Calderon, Amelia APRN Garcia, Kristina, APRN Huffstickler, Carrie, APRN Ray, Brandi, APRN Saucedo, Gerardo, APRN Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD Ibrahim, Sherif I, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Lawrence, Laurel, APRN White, Samantha, APRN Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO Nurse Practitioners *** Listed by specialty
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Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD Rampersad, Michelle, APRN Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Lewis, Jami, APRN Moore, Vicki C., APRN
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Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Harte, Brian, APRN Jones, Lorrie, APRN Ortiz, C. “Brook”, APRN Torres, Heather, APRN Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Cole, Lenny, DPT Ha, Nam, DPT Physician Assistant *** Listed by specialty Podiatry & Foot Surgery Englert, Christopher, DPM Feldman, Marc, DPM Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD
Pulmonology(cont.) Conner, Mike, APRN Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD
Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Urgent Care Barrow, Michelle, PA Davidson, KC, APRN Davis, Mary, APRN Reed, Deloris, APRN Ritter, Cynthia, APRN Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Lajoie, Brittany, PA Pickard, Martha, APRN Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA
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FAMILY MEDICINE Ronald A. Ford, M.D. Richard K. LaCalamito, D.O. David Lipschitz, D.O. Mary R. De Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D. Laura Ann Mackley, PA-C Michele L. Murphy, APRN-C Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Julie Earp, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D. Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C
CARDIOLOGY Randall B. Kramer, M.D.
CARDIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL Rakesh Choubey, M.D. COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Richard J. Honer, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C DERMATOLOGY Roya Ghorsriz, D.O. GASTROENTEROLOGY Mark W. Shabla, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY Vriti Advani, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C GENERAL, BREAST & VASCULAR SURGERY W. P. Aronski, M.D.
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ADULT GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY & PEDIATRIC David K. Speyerer, M.D. Maria J. Pochcial, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C
GYNECOLOGY Jean-Paul Muller, M.D. J. Anthony Mancini, M.D.
ENDOCRINOLOGY Zahily Fals, M.D. Dorothea Thompson, APRN-C HOSPITALIST Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D. NEPHROLOGY Haldane W. Porteous, M.D., MSC, SCH, FACP Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C OBSTETRICS -GYNECOLOGY Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY John J. McGetrick, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY Lorraine S. Simonds, M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY William A. Cooper, D.O.
INTERVENTIONAL SPINE/ SPORTS MEDICINE Lucien J. Parrillo, M.D. Carey E. Coco, APRN-C PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Richard F. Radocha, M.D. PODIATRY Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. James E. Koon, D.P.M. PULMONOLOGY & SLEEP MEDICINE Jose I. Martinez-Salas, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY Maurice F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D. WALK-IN CLINIC Ashley Penaloza, APRN-C Tiffney Martin, APRN-C
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Central Florida Has Spoken . . . We take care of everyday hassles and worries, so your biggest decision is what to do today – and what to save for tomorrow! • Create a masterpiece in our art studio – or sharpen your skills in the woodworking shop • Perk up with a latte in the bistro – or entertain family and friends in our private dining room • Enjoy a fitness class – or shape up in a session with our personal trainer • Refresh in the pool with water aerobics – or indulge at the beauty salon • Stay informed in the technology center – or be enlightened at a cultural event • Get into the swing on the putting green – or bond with your pet in our dog park • Go for a local shopping trip – or check out attractions in nearby Tampa or Orlando • Play cards with friends – or relax in the comfort of your modern 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartment home
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Use Your Insurance Benefits Before The End of The Year!
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy New Year! This month we traveled to Tarpon Springs to visit a man that built the first house in Florida made of hemp. We caught up with the founding members of the Florida Hemp Growers Alliance to learn why they think hemp could revolutionize the agriculture industry in Florida. We also visit with a man in Lake Alfred and discuss his experience growing macadamia nuts. He also believes it’s a crop that will thrive in Central Florida. Florida farmers are fighting back after citrus greening, it’s not just orange groves anymore. We visit the Pinewood Estate at Bok Tower Gardens and learn how they’re celebrating the 25th year of decorating for the holidays. A big thank you to Erica Smith for getting us in early, so we could share the photos with all of you. For lunch we took a trip out to Auburndale and tried the new Crave & Copper restaurant created by The Florida Brewery. They have really delicious food and of course a large selection of locally brewed beer. We loved everything we tried, it’s one of our favorites now! The calendar is FULL this month! Head to havenmagazines.com and read even more listings, we add to it almost everyday. Our Top Ten lists will help guide your schedule so you don’t miss anything. While your out, remember to tag your Instagram & Facebook posts with #kindachill and you might find yourself in the next issue. Check out our #kindachill section in the back of the magazine, know anyone?
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We hope your holidays are happy with friends and family close by. From all of us here at the magazine, we wish you a happy 2020! Amy Sexson Partner/Editor Haven Magazine amy@havenmagazines.com
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CONTENTS
FEATURES PROFILES.........................................................................46 COVER STORY.............................................................. 25 RESTAURANT............................................................... 40 TRAVEL.............................................................................50
13.....................................................FROM THE EDITOR 16.................................................................LOCAL NEWS 18............................................................... TOP 10 TO DO 34..................................................................................ARTS 44...................................................................... COCKTAIL 52.....................................................................CALENDAR 83..........................................SOLD HOMES LISTINGS Back Pages.............................................. #KINDACHILL
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DECEMBER VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 Publisher Chris Sexson Editor Amy Sexson Managing Editor Tara Crutchfield Photographer Amy Sexson Art & Production Manager Steven Maynard Ad Director Chris Campbell HAVEN is published twelve times a year by Destroyer Media Marketing. Haven distributes 16,104 copies a month with 8,604 mailed to homes and 7,500 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County. For advertising information please contact: christine@destroyermedia.com For editorial information please contact: amy@destroyermedia.com To submit to our calendar: amy@destroyermedia.com Office: PO Box 1607 Winter Haven, Florida 33881 863-225-8658
2017 Digital Excellence for Best Social Media 2018 Best Design: Cover Best Redesign 2019 Best Writing: Feature Best Advertisement: For a Client Best Photography: Cover
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LOCAL NEWS
IDENTOGO TSA PRE√® MOBILE RV Will be at the Winter Haven Regional Airport parking lot through Friday, December 6th, 2019. The application fee is $85 and can be paid by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. Make appointment at identogo.com
POLK STATE COLLEGE WINS AWARD For the second consecutive year, Polk State College received a Chancellor’s Best Practice Award from the Florida College System, this time for its First Year Experience and Guided Pathways programs focused on ensuring students persist on their paths to degrees and careers. College representatives accepted the award in November in Palm Harbor.
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DOWNTOWN WINTER HAVEN WINS AWARD
2020-21 OPEN 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ENROLLMENT SCHOLAR FINALISTS BEGINS NOW
Downtown Winter Haven has won the 2019 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award by the American Planning Association – Florida Chapter (APA). After a call for nominations earlier this fall, the APA selected six places in the state of Florida as finalists. From there, the finalists were voted on by the public. A celebration to receive the award from the APA was held in Downtown Winter Haven on Tuesday, November 12th.
Each year, up to 161 students are named Presidential Scholars at the national level. It is considered “one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.” Congratulations to the Polk County district winners: Owens Parker from Bartow IB, and Jared Caleb Thompson from Lake Gibson High.
The open enrollment window runs through Dec. 13. Visit polkschoolsfl. com/schooloptions to check out the career academies, magnet/choice schools, International Baccalaureate and Cambridge AICE programs. Applications are approved through a lottery system, not a first-come, firstserved basis.
NEW ATTRACTION AT LEGOLAND
NEW RETAIL, HOTEL & APARTMENTS
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The Florida Prepaid Schoolhouse is an indoor play area that invites younger theme park guests to explore learning and careers, thanks to a partnership between the Central Florida theme park and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans. The Schoolhouse features a new entertainment stage, school-themed play equipment, DUPLO® brick play areas and a touchscreen where children can practice numbers and letters while exploring future careers.
Owners of the corner of Hwy 27 and Cypress Gardens Blvd, an affiliate of Century Company, have filed conceptual plans with the City to develop 77+ acres for up to 183,000 square feet of retail space, 210 apartments and a 110-room hotel named “Cypress Landing.”
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Registered voters who reside in Winter Haven can receive a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the December 3rd Run-Off Election. In Winter Haven, voters will choose between Tracy Mercer and William Twyford for City Commissioner, Seat 1. Voters may request a ballot be mailed to them by calling the Elections Office at 863-5345888 or by clicking on the “Vote by Mail” button at PolkElections.com. Ballots must be returned by 7 pm on December 3rd.
Warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Thank you for putting your trust in us.
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POLK TOP 10 5-22 COMING BACK LIKE A SONG
Dec. 5 - 22 at Theatre Winter Haven. It’s 1956 and three of America’s great songwriters Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen and Jimmy Van Heusen are at a crossroads in their lives, seeing that their careers could be over. In the play, the three old friends get together to hash out the possible end of their musical usefulness. Days and hours vary. 863-294-7469 theatrewinterhaven.com
27TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN
Dec. 14, 7-11 am in front of the Winter Haven Public Library. The Friends of the Winter Haven Public Library invite you to ‘Jingle All the Way’ to the finish line at the 27th annual Jingle Bell Run! Supports the Winter Haven Public Library’s Youth Department. Register for the 10K, 5K or 1 mile jog/walk online. mywinterhaven.com
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Dec. 6 from 4:30-10:30pm & the 7th from noon-10:30pm at Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales. Free admission!!! A weekend of authentic Florida food, music and craft beer! The state’s greatest barbecue teams, regional musicians, craft beer aficionados, and bespoke tastemakers assemble for the Orange Blossom Revue. Orangeblossomrevue.com
FLORIDA TROPICS HOME OPENER
Dec. 14, 5:05 pm at the RP Funding Center. Major Arena Soccer League member and 2019 UPSL Spring National Champions. Support your local team and celebrate the first game of the season! The Tropics will play the Orlando SeaWolves. 863-240-0101 fltropics.com
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7 31ST ANNUAL CAROLS IN THE PARK
Dec. 07, 10am-7pm at South Central Park, Winter Haven. For over thirty years, artisans, specialty food vendors, and local choral groups have gathered to kick off the holiday season. Kids will enjoy FREE pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, and a bounce house‚ among other fun activities! If you have any questions, please call 863-295-9422. Mainstreetwh.com
JOHN MCEUEN
Dec. 20, 7 pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down. Hear stories and songs about the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and contributing to the Ken Burns Country Music show. McEuen is a founding member of the band best known for the album, Will the Circle Be Unbroken. He will play new songs, it will be a fun night for all. Purchase tickets online. gpderrydown.com
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GROVE ROOTS’ WINTER SPECTACULAR
Dec. 13, 5-8 pm in downtown Lake Wales on Stuart Ave. Enjoy shopping in their sweet downtown and strolling through local shops, art and craft vendors with plenty of holiday decor and live music. Free admission treats guests to crafts, activities, a visit with Santa and SNOW!!
Dec. 13, 5-10 pm at Grove Roots Brewing Co. A Winter Wonderland with snow machines, Santa & Mrs. Claus, live music, festive cookie decorating, ornament decorating, makeyour-own reindeer food, and multiple food trucks! Admission: buy a beer! All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
CYPRESS GARDENS SKI SHOW-CHRISTMAS EDITION
“NEW YEAR TRADITIONS FROM THE NETHERLANDS”
MAKE IT MAGICAL
Dec. 21, 3:30-5 pm at the MLK Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven. This is a FREE Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy concessions! Fun for the entire family.
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Dec. 28, 10 am - noon at Bok Tower Gardens. Holidays at Hammock Hollow presents this fun afternoon for kids. Discover Dutch traditions with cookies and crafts at Doodle Bug Art Place. Included in general admission, free for members. boktowergardens.org
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Sundays 9pm-2am at WaiTiki Retro Tiki Lounge in Orlando. This is not your Grandma’s Bingo! Enjoy great drink specials, random nonsense, terrible jokes and Bingo! Prizes may include free drinks or adult toys. wallstplaza.net/events/ dirty-bingo
Dec. 3-8 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway & London’s award-winning comedy. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. Absolutely hilarious! 844-513-2014 drphillipscenter.org
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Dec. 8, 5-10pm at Market On South, 2603 E South St. in the Milk District. In Europe, St. Nicholas Day is always preceded by Krampus the Christmas Demon to pass judgment upon the naughty list in an evening of revelry. Features live music, food, vendors, costume contests, a krampuslauf parade, and plenty of punishment. Not for kids under 18. More info on FB @TheMilkDistrict
Dec. 9, 6pm at the The Osprey Tavern in Orlando. 3 local chefs come together for a friendly competition to see whose ramen reigns supreme. The winning chef chooses which charity will benefit from the proceeds. Ticket price includes tasting bowls of ramen, sake tasting, mochi donuts from Mochi Dochi and sweets from The Osprey Tavern. Tickets at ramenrumble3.bpt.me
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Dec. 5, 7-10:30pm at Hard Rock Orlando. Offerman is an American humorist, actor, writer and woodworker, best known as the character of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy series “Parks & Recreation.” hardrockcafe.com
HOLIDAY MOVIES AT THE PARK
Dec. 13: Elf, Dec. 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Dec. 27: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. 7-9pm at Lake Eola Park. 195 North Rosalind Avenue, 32801. Free! Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. orlando.gov
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Dec. 20-22 at the Dr. Phillips Center. Set during World War I at the Western Front, Christmas 1914. A German soldier stepped into No Man’s Land singing “Silent Night.” Celebrate the holiday season by reliving this remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. 844-513-2014 drphillipscenter.org
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Dec. 7, 8am-1pm at Aquatica Orlando. It’s the coolest event in Florida – literally – all proceeds help Special Olympics Florida provide year-round training and services for 54,000+ athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register at give.specialolympicsflorida.org
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Dec. 31, 9:30pm-1:30am at the Orlando Museum of Art. Swing into the 20s with a roaring celebration, a fashionable evening featuring full museum access, food, open bar, fireworks and champagne at midnight. VIP available for an additional charge. Dress glamorous Chic / Black Tie Optional. omart.org
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THE REPEAL DAY POP-UP COCKTAIL PARTY Dec. 6, 8pm at Armature Works. A celebration of the end of prohibition, attendees will enjoy limitless samples of beautifully crafted cocktails, live music from The Applebutter Express, lite bites set to the theme of the World’s Fair. Tickets on eventbrite.
SING-ALONG WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) Dec. 14 & 15 at 3pm at the Tampa Theatre. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Join the sing-along version so you can add your own voices to standards like “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings,” “Snow” and “White Christmas.” 813-274-8286 tampatheatre.org
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HOLIDAY BUBBLES! Dec. 19, 6-8pm. A walk-around tasting at Armature Works. Taste your way through a range of styles of sparkling wine – from Pet Nat to true Champagne. Taste 12-15 different bubblies and pick your favorites to stock up on for gifts (or yourself!) this holiday season. Crucellarstampa.com
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DISNEY’S ALADDIN Dec. 19-Jan.5 at the Straz Center. From the producer of The Lion King comes a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org
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Planting Seeds of Hope A Revolution of Agriculture and Industry in the Sunshine State
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Though market competition from foreign countries and the ravaging effects of citrus greening haven’t been kind to the Florida farmer, there is hope in hemp say the founding members of the Florida Hemp Growers Alliance (FHGA).
space into hemp – a borderless crop and an industry with significantly fewer regulations tied to it. From the building infrastructure and cattle side of things comes Justin Donalson. His maternal grandfather was the President of the Iowa Manufacturers Association and his father started one of the first genetics programs for cattle in the state, in Winter Haven during the 90s. Donalson had been researching hemp for roughly five years when he met Darrin Potter in 2014. He described it as “kismet” that they both met Bo Snively at the same time. The three began developing the idea for the Florida Hemp Growers Alliance.
To discuss this regionally emerging industry, we met with the organization’s co-founders, Bo Snively, Darrin Potter, and Justin Donalson. We were invited to conduct the interview at the Tarpon Springs home of an advisory member to the FHGA, Bob Clayton. Clayton’s home, the first hempcrete house in the state, seemed an appropriate venue for the conversation. More on the hempcrete house, later.
Still in its infancy, starting earlier this year, the FHGA boasts over 500 members with daily growth. According to their website, “The Florida Hemp Growers Alliance is focused on improving the outlook and landscape for farmers in Florida through the burgeoning hemp industry. With educational content, access to seeds and genetics, specialized guidance, and more, the FHGA is dedicated to improving the outlook for today’s farmers and the farmers of the future.”
ABOUT THE FHGA AND ITS FOUNDERS Fourth-generation Polk County farmer, Bo Snively says farming is the only thing he knows. He grew up watching foreign competition and citrus greening drive the younger generation from the farm and saw some families lose their farms altogether. Looking to keep the heritage alive and bring promise to agriculture again, he began to research hemp.
Snively said, “I think hemp is going to be a lifeline to Florida as a whole for agriculture.” Potter agreed, emphasizing its significance to farmers. “The contention was to help farmers not step into mistakes that I’ve seen a lot of people step into in cannabis. I wanted to make sure people didn’t gamble more than they could lose,” he said.
“I think this crop can revitalize the agriculture industry,” said Snively. In 2017, he was the first farmer to testify in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee on behalf of industrial hemp. He advocated for Senate Bill 1020 allowing farmers to pursue industrial hemp, deeming it an agricultural commodity. It’s important to note the difference between hemp and marijuana. Hemp is required to meet the federal requirement of containing less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound present in marijuana. In other words, hemp will not get you intoxicated or “high.”
WHY HEMP? The hemp plant has a multitude of benefits to the environment, the farmer growing it, the animal eating it, the consumer using it, and as an industrial powerhouse that could reinvigorate agriculture in the state. The founders of the FHGA believe Florida could be a leader in the country for hemp cultivation, production, platelets, and seed. “We want Florida to be the golden standard for hemp,” said Snively.
Florida Senate Bill 1020, signed in late June of this year, will make it legal for hemp cultivation with a permit through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) who will devise rules for growing the crop. According to Snively, the FDACS rules for hemp are projected to be released in the first quarter of 2020.
Florida’s climate makes it ideal for hemp cultivation. According to Snively, for every one outdoor grow cycle up north, Florida can grow three. “When you push seed north, it has a quicker germination rate. That’s why we are trying to have that industry here because of the opposite effect – when you ship seed south, it doesn’t do too well,” said Snively.
Darrin Potter comes from Pahokee, Florida – sugar cane country – where his family grew mangoes, bananas, pumpkin, papaya, grapefruit and avocados on their small farm. He obtained a degree in Biology from UCF, moving afterward to California in 2006. He worked in the medical cannabis space where he saw opportunity in the industry. Potter moved to Colorado in 2008, officially starting his company, Kind Love in 2010 before selling it in 2014. While in Colorado he helped to build another company, The Green Solution.
Donalson agreed, adding that Florida has the potential to be the cornerstone of manufacturing for North, Central and South America because of our ports. That scale of industry translates to job creation according to Potter. “Medical cannabis has created well over 300,000 jobs in the U.S. It employs more people than the NFL right now. This is ten times greater than that,” he said. “The opportunity to create jobs in the U.S., Florida, anywhere – I think that’s profound. I think that’s something that we need in this country is the opportunity to put people back to work.”
Potter returned to Florida in 2014 where he founded GrowHealthy in Lake Wales, one of the first medical cannabis operations in the state. He sold GrowHealthy in 2018 to publicly traded, iAnthus Capital. He had already been doing consulting in the hemp industry when he met Donalson and, later, Snively. Potter said it made sense to him to move out of the cannabis
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and can find its way into products on store shelves. “Hemp is great for remediation of the soil. It is an accumulator of heavy metals and will strip the soil of heavy metals. You could then plant a cover crop such as legumes, pull your beans, and then till the remainder of the plant into your soil putting nutrients back in,” said Potter. The environmental impact of hemp should not be understated either, he says. Carbon emissions are pulled from the air simply through plant respiration. He described leafy plants as similar to solar panels – they pull in light, produce energy, and convert carbon into oxygen.
“Hemp has the opportunity to touch, benefit, and subsidize nearly every industry in Florida,” said Donalson. “From timber, manufacturing, citrus, specialty crops, processing, international shipping, logistics within the state and out of state, banking, commodities, brokering – pretty much everything you can think of is going to be touched by hemp.” Snively broke down the main three hemp crops – cannabidiol or CBD, fiber which can be used in construction, bioplastics, textiles, and manufacturing, and grain used as cattle feedstock and in food products. From the hemp fiber crop, two components are harvested – hemp hurd and fiber. “Two products from the fiber plant crop, turn into thousands,” Snively said.
Hemp also holds promise for the Florida cattle industry. “Florida is a cow-calf operation. We ship our cattle out west for feedstocks. It’s cheaper to send the cows out there than to send the grain down here,” said Snively. “If we have an active feedstock for our cattle. We could harvest our cows, slaughter our cows, and market our cows here in Florida.” According to Snively, there is already a group of Florida cattlemen raising their cattle and marketing their meat in Florida. Potter explained that hemp can produce six to eight tons of feed per acre – fields of hemp could be planted for grazing. “Hemp would be a great food supplement for beef production,” said Potter. “You could see “Hemp Fed Beef” in the stores soon.”
Industrial hemp is not meant to replace crops, say the FHGA, but rather to run parallel. “It’s a rotation crop. You grow it to drive the weeds out of the land. Its roots go down deep and suck up nutrients that go into the leaves. We can leave leaves for compost, so you’ve got fertilizer in the next round,” explained Snively. With many growers and consumers looking toward organic commodities, Potter pointed out the importance of soil health. “A lot of these organic crops are high in heavy metals due to the precursor, the inputs that they use in organic farming which can be anything from fish emulsions to different guano.”
“When you get down to it – this is another industrial revolution. It’s here, it’s right around the corner,” added Snively.
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OLD FLORIDA MEETS NEW FLORIDA: PLANTING THE SEED One focus of the FHGA is tailoring education and services to the next generation of farmers. “Farming is a heritage and we stand for that. We are in it for the long haul. We want to bring that pride back to citrus growers in Polk County. We want to shed some light back into the agriculture industry,” said Snively. “I think this crop has the potential to last another 4 generations and have that heritage brought back.” Kids who have grown up on farms whether that be anything from citrus to blueberry to cattle have been deterred from staying on the farm because of issues like foreign competition and citrus greening explained Potter. He said, “Hemp has invigorated a younger generation to get back into growing and being a part of that culture.” That invigoration from hemp has invited not only the younger generation but also folks who have never farmed before to grow the crop. This is why one of the cornerstones of the FHGA is education. They want to be a resource for information about everything from buying the right seed for the right purpose to understanding the logistics of the supply chain from seed to product. “That’s what the FHGA is about – we’re trying to navigate through the newness of it and trying to line up everything so that everyone succeeds,” said Snively. Assuring success means providing the tools and Snively says the FHGA aims to “provide a toolbox to the agriculture industry.” The FHGA is presently in the process of securing a large shipment, somewhere in the realm of one thousand acres worth of seed, to “help jumpstart the industry in fiber production.” The shipment is an international variety of fiber and grain seed due to come into the states early this month. In this first year, they hope to find which varieties do well in Florida. “Everyone’s not going to learn in the first year. What we’ve been recommending to people is to plant only as much as you can lose because it is new. It’s a new environment and a new crop for Florida and Florida has a unique environment. With working with universities and knowing how it grows, we’re going to be relaying that to the industry,” said Snively. He especially thanked FDACS and all the universities participating in navigating the hemp industry. “That’s what is going to drive the industry – education,” he said. Three varieties of hemp were planted on 34 acres of land in Polk County as a pilot project through Florida A&M University and Green Earth Cannaceuticals. The purpose of the project is to find out what varieties are viable to be harvested in Florida, and that they meet the federal requirement of containing less than 0.3% THC. The FHGA hopes that hemp will be a cover crop, a commodity, and an industry in Florida, providing opportunity for the state. Motivation, education, and longevity were words exchanged by the three founders of FHGA. “Build for longevity via altruism,” is their motto says, Donalson.” “We’re here for the long haul.” - CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 -
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THE FIRST HEMPCRETE HOUSE IN FLORIDA There are eleven tons of hempcrete in Bob Clayton’s Tarpon Springs home. It was the first in Florida and the fourth in the nation at the time he built the house. Clayton first stumbled upon hemp due to serious health problems. When he started adding hemp powder protein to his diet, he began to lose weight, exercise became easier, and he felt better. He lost 35 pounds and 8 inches off his waist.
European lime was used combined with the hemp. He explained that lime is desirable as it is a “low carbon tool” which “binds uniquely with the silica in the hemp.” “These walls are technically getting harder and harder as time passes. It will just gradually complete that mineralization process,” he said. The walls in Clayton’s home are permeable, not trapping water vapor that could cause mold and mildew. The home’s permeability also makes it breathable. Clayton doesn’t use heat during the winter and boasts an enviable $60 electric bill in August.
Clayton was invested in the crop. He began looking into other uses for it and followed leads about carbonnegative, completely recyclable hempcrete online. Why did he build the house? “I felt it was the one thing that we could do that could help hemp. It was the only legal hemp that you could get. It was never illegal to work with stalk,” he said. Clayton imported a shipping container of hemp from England to use in the home’s construction.
Clayton built the home in 2012 and received the certificate of occupancy in January of 2014. January of 2015 is when he went to Tallahassee for the first time – the first of five years spent traveling to the state capitol to advocate for industrial hemp. This is how Clayton met Snively, after finishing his house and being asked to testify in front of the Agricultural Committee.
Hemp core, made by breaking up the center of the stalk of the hemp plant, is what Clayton’s home is made of. He described using hempcrete as a “different way of building houses.” The home was slip cast with forms, stuffing core between the forms and moving up the walls. The house had to dry for roughly 90 days before the stucco and plaster were able to be applied.
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Clayton believes in hemp. He would like to see it become plentiful enough here for developers to build entire hempcrete neighborhoods. “To do hempcrete well, you’ve got to have critical mass. You’ve got to do a quantity of houses you can’t just do one. You’ve got to have a regular supply coming in,” said Clayton. To build hempcrete homes more efficiently, expediently, and cost-effectively relies heavily on the success of the FHGA’s mission to give hemp a presence in Florida. If you are interested in what the Florida Hemp Growers Alliance intends to accomplish, would like more information, or want to become a member, visit their website listed below. Florida Hemp Growers Alliance www.fhga.org
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Sewn in Winter Haven, with Love On the last Saturday of each month (except in November and December) a special group of women meets at Heartfelt Quilting & Sewing in Winter Haven to use their talents for a good cause. The store was started by Tom and Pat Roberts. Pat Roberts started sewing as a child and began working at her first fabric store on her sixteenth birthday. She started Heartfelt in 2005, before that she had a business with a partner for five years. She has been selling sewing machines for 45 years and fabric for 50. With a heart for the cause, Pat welcomed the group to meet at her store, free of charge to work on their charity projects. “Pat has opened her heart and her doors to all of us,” said Crossroads Stitchers, Chapter Leader, Margaret Travis. Judy Buchner, a member of Crossroads Stitchers and Ryan’s Case for Smiles agreed.
RYAN’S CASE FOR SMILES Crossroad Stitchers is a four-year-old chapter of Florida Sewing Sew-ciety (FFS) with 29 dues-paying members, according to Travis. In addition to their own charity works, the group collaborates with Ryan’s Case for Smiles to make pillowcases for children in the hospital. Crossroads Stitchers has donated over 200 pillowcases to the Orlando Chapter of Ryan’s Case for Smiles. Buchner told the story of how Ryan’s Case for Smiles got its start – with one mother making pillowcases for her son. Cindy Kerr started making pillowcases for her son Ryan during his cancer treatment. It made Ryan so happy that Cindy decided to extend that joy to all the children in the Oncology Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. According to their website, “Case for Smiles has grown into an international movement that has 120 chapters throughout the US and Canada.” Buchner belongs to the Orlando chapter of Case for Smiles. “We deliver 750 pillowcases a month to Orlando area hospitals,” she explained. The group buys the fabric, cuts it, constructs pillowcases, washes and irons them before delivering them to hospitals around Central Florida. In September, the group did a large push for Pediatric Cancer Month and made over 4,000 pillowcases.
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child got a pillowcase and the mother was so relieved that there was something that belonged to that child. The mother had almost as much benefit from that pillowcase,” she said. “I think the same thing is true with this.” Travis said this is the first time they’re making dresses for little girls locally, but that they hope to continue and expand the project next year.
DO GOOD, FEEL GOOD Additionally, the Winter Haven sewing group donates dog beds to the Humane Society of Polk County with scraps from other projects so that nothing goes to waste. Small fabric hearts that they call “Hearts of Love” are donated to Advent Health’s NICU units. Travis explained that premature infants have a tremendous sense of smell. “If the mother puts this little heart near her and rubs it on her skin, they put it in the incubator so the child has the smell and it helps with her lactation,” she said. Roberts said that once someone takes a class to learn how to use longarm quilters, they don’t recommend starting with a large, expensive project. To give them more experience, they have the students sew charity quilts that are donated to the sheriff’s office. When they have their quilt machines on display at shows for folks to try out, they use those pieces for dog blankets to be taken to the local animal shelters. The women all agreed that sewing was a source of comradery, creativity, and companionship for them. “I think most importantly, it’s a way to give back,” said Buchner. “We can teach anybody to do this and feel good about what you’re doing for your own community.” The women encourage anyone reading this to come in and help. They can teach you how to sew or you can help in other ways like ironing, folding, and bagging the items. Their next meeting at Heartfelt Quilting & Sewing is set for the last Saturday in January.
Heartfelt Quilting and Sewing 365 5th St SW, Winter Haven (863) 299-3080 heartfeltquilting.com FB @heartfeltquiltingandsewing Florida Sewing Sew-ciety www.floridasewingsewciety.org If you are interested in joining, email: Margaret@EazyPeazyQuilts.com Crossroads Stitchers quiltsandtea.com/crossroads-stitchers Ryan’s Case for Smiles Caseforsmiles.org FB @CaseforSmiles
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Celebrating 25 Years of Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate Built in 1932 as a winter retreat by Charles Austin Buck, the estate was acquired by Bok Tower Gardens in 1970. The 20-room Meditarranean-style mansion is decorated for the Holidays and is celebrating its 25th year of the home tour. The entrance hall shimmers in silver to celebrate the 25th Anniversary. For this year’s decorations, they’ve brought the beauty of the outside, in. Spectacular trees are decorated with birds, forest creatures and of course, citrus. Peacocks that used to roam the gardens were an inspiration, too. Original paintings by local artist Blair Peterson Updike are hung throughout the house, inspired by the beauty surrounding the gardens. New this year is The Secret Garden featuring fairy houses and trees for the birds. I sat down with Ginny Dunson and Patti Bostick while they were putting the finishing touches on the estate one afternoon. This was a collaborative effort between Dunson, Bostick and Bok Tower that has been going on all year. Dunson and Bostick have been involved with decorating Pinewood Estate for five years. “It’s such a privilege to be here, it’s an honor,” Bostick said. “I’m an interior designer and have been in business for 34 years. This is so fun and special that I can be so creative every year,” Dunson said. “I think the most unique thing is the pineapple tree. That’s a nod to our Southern roots and hospitality,” Bostick explained. They hope the guests will feel the warmth and coziness of the house and be inspired by something they’ve seen. Erica Smith, Director of Marketing & Public Relations added, “What makes this year unique is that they extended beyond the walls of the estate. We’ve never done a secret garden before and it was their vision to say christmas exists outside of these walls. Porches are decorated, there’s something on the inside and outside.” She continued, “They work tirelessly, without them, there would be no home tour.” Tours are Nov. 29 - Jan. 5. Adults $25, Children 5-12 $12. Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard Lake Wales, Florida 33853 boktowergardens.org 863-676-1408
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Tiny Pieces of Tangible Magic I can’t take credit for that title – that’s all Kaley Aldridge. It’s what she makes with her creative business, Moonebird. It is scary and brave to walk away from the security of a job that doesn’t make you happy to follow your passions – and that’s exactly what the creative mind behind Moonebird did. Twenty-seven-year-old Kaley Aldridge is from St. Augustine originally. After college, she and her husband Russell, a Lakeland native, moved back. That was about five years ago. Though Kaley describes herself as a bit of an introvert, she always seemed to find a job in sales — which she didn’t exactly love. “I’ve always been an artist so I wanted to try to delve into that somehow. For me, jewelry making was something that I did on the side,” said Aldridge. She knew if she was ever going to quit working in sales, there was no time to act, like the present. In January of this year, she made the nerve-wracking decision to quit her job, finding encouragement in her husband and in the fact that Lakeland seemed like a community conducive to small business. “I got tired of working jobs I hated,” she said. “I wanted to do something creative and fun.” She now works part-time at a jewelry design studio downtown and making magic with her small business, Moonebird. The name was inspired in part by her love of birdwatching and by the family name of her Great Great Grandma Mooney who Kaley described as a badass. She too was a female business owner, running a bar in Rome, Georgia during a time when female entrepreneurship wasn’t so supported. Moonebird started off selling prints and jewelry. It evolved into more jewelry and continues to evolve based on Kaley’s interests and what her customers gravitate towards. More recently, Kaley has delved into pottery which she’ll have available for sale at the Holiday Haus Mrkt on Dec. 13 at Haus 820. She doesn’t see many creators in the area making ceramics, so she would like to bring them to the table – quite literally – in the form of pieces that people can be inspired by and find use in. “There’s nothing better than a special mug or a plate that you use every night because you love it,” she said.
CREATIVE PROCESS “I’ve always been inspired by nature,” said Aldridge. She half-joked that her aesthetic is suited best to picking something up and rubbing the dirt off of it to use. She
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enjoys the earthy tones and textures of natural gemstones, shells, pearls, and botanicals.
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Moonebird jewelry tends to be minimalistic and powerful in style – full of good vibrations that you can’t help but feel that Kaley has put a little piece of herself into each item she creates. She makes brilliant use of natural beauty, including asymmetry in some pieces.
Her first year with Moonebird has been a fulfilling one says, Aldridge. “I like the freedom,” she said. “I like the space and freedom to create.” She remembers the first time someone purchased one of her pieces at a market, thinking, “That’s so wild that someone would spend their hard-earned money on something that I made and I love. That was inspiring to me.”
Kaley’s creative approach to her art is much like that which inspires her – natural. “The creation process is me sitting with all the beads I have and adding one, subtracting one, until I like the design of it,” she said. Depending on how inspired she feels, a design could take her anywhere from ten seconds to an hour to get just right. To make her Botanical Essence Necklaces, Kaley collects flowers, wildflowers, and roses that have already fallen (she may or may not trespass to pick up a pretty flower or two). She takes them home and dries them out on a window screen for a few weeks until they’ve dried out completely. She makes a “ floral confetti” out of them and casts that in resin to live a second life as a special piece of jewelry for someone. Her crystal statement necklaces or “Warrior Necklaces” she described as power pieces. She uses natural elements like Labradorite, Halite, shell, Quartz, Pyrite, and Natural Moonstone – looking for color palettes that complement each other.
INSPIRATION AND SUPPORT It isn’t just nature that inspires Aldridge, it’s the abounding creativity of the people she surrounds herself with. “I have some really creative friends. It’s good to have people that you can sit with, in silence, and create,” she said, naming Chad Loving of Loving Studios and WNDER Co photographer and fellow jewelry maker, Brea Marie. She is also inspired by makers she meets at markets like Lyndsey Venrick of Pin + Needle as well as Evan Neidich of Fox & Crow Paper Co. “Finding a little artistic community that you can exist with and create with is really fun,” she said. And of course, she couldn’t do it without her adorable pups – pit mix, Luna and boxer rescue, Kawaii. Her number one fan throughout her Moonebird journey has been her husband, Russell. Any idea that Kaley thinks might be crazy or out-of-the-box, Russell is there to root her on. “He’s pretty great,” she smiled. “I’ll keep him.”
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That creative momentum and freedom that Moonebird has allowed Aldridge is a big part of the reason she is going back to school in January to study Marine Biology. Aldridge has been interested in the subject since she was young. She said, “You know when you grow up and sometimes forget what you always wanted to do?” Though life had taken her elsewhere, Kaley is coursecorrecting toward her dreams in art and academics. Aside from her academic pursuits, Aldridge is an avid birdwatcher and artist of many mediums. She enjoys painting, poetry, ceramics, jewelry-making, and anything else that intrigues her. You can find her “tiny pieces of tangible magic” on Instagram, Facebook, Etsy and the many markets she attends. Follow Moonebird on social media to find out where she will be next! Moonebird Moonebird.etsy.com FB @shopmoonebird IG @moonebird
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
Crave & Copper The Florida Brewery, established in the 70s, is the second oldest brewery still in operation in the state. Primarily a manufacturing facility, the brewery opened its doors to the public a year and a half ago introducing their Beer Garden and Taproom at 202 Gandy Road in Auburndale. The community grew fond of the beer and atmosphere at the Florida Brewery and voiced that they wanted to enjoy them on more than just Friday and Saturday. When the opportunity came up to open an eatery downtown, the brewery partnered with restaurant industry veterans to be sure their cuisine mirrored their “crave-able” beer. Operating partners for Crave & Copper Justin Leo and Matt Oakley both have executive chef backgrounds. Leo has stepped into a front of house role as Director of Operations and Oakley as Executive Chef. The two are in partnership with Leo’s sister and Oakley’s wife, CFO of the Florida Brewery, Stacey Oakley as well as COO of the brewery Julie Williams.
THE ATMOSPHERE “The atmosphere is all about community,” said Leo. Stacey Oakley agreed, saying that they want Crave & Copper to be an experience, something they have already created through the Florida Brewery. “When we did the Beer Garden we specifically put no TVs there. We wanted everybody to talk. We wanted a gathering place,” she said. Leo described their décor as rustic, modern-industrial.
They wanted to keep the historic elements of the building complemented by modern finishes he said. Railroad imagery and large sliding barn doors, which can be closed to partition the restaurant, fit well within their rustic vibe.
Prohibition, their brewery roots, and Auburndale’s iconic water tower make an appearance in the piece as well. Starks finished the entire monochromatic mural with spray paint in just one weekend, finishing it with copper accents.
Focus is immediately drawn to the large rustic community table as you walk into Crave & Copper. “It creates the opportunity for people to get together and talk,” said Leo. Though the concept centers around pub fare and Florida Brewery beer, the atmosphere is family-friendly.
Stacey Oakley said the Hudson Hotel was a gathering space. They would broadcast fights on their radio outside and people would gather around to listen. The hotel’s restaurant would host $1 Thanksgiving dinner nights for the community. “The whole basis for what they did is similar to why we wanted to do this here. It was all focused around having a community destination,” she said.
Crave & Copper sits in the former Hudson Hotel, built in the 1920s. The hotel’s rooms were upstairs, now office space, and Crave & Copper is in place of its original restaurant. Stacey Oakley explained that Auburndale was a stop along the railroad back in the day. As a significant part of the town’s history, they wanted to pay homage. “It ties into the brewery because the copper kettle that sits at the beer garden was also brought down by the railroad in the 1970s,” she said. Many of the hotel’s original details have been left intact, but modernized – like the ceiling which was painted copper to suit their color scheme, the rehabbed bar and the exposed brick on one of the walls. Spanning an entire wall of the restaurant just beyond the barn doors is a mural by Central Florida based muralist, Joe Starks. According to Stacey and Julie, Starks worked off a photo of the building from the 1920s. The image peers into a scene straight from Lake Ave. in the roaring 20s, the only detail bringing it back to the present is the ‘Crave & Copper’ sign. Images of
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“We wanted something that was going to put Auburndale on the map,” said Executive Chef Matt Oakley. In the same way that Winter Haven and Lakeland have built up their downtown with exceptional dining, shopping, and recreation – the Crave & Copper owners want to see the same thing for downtown Auburndale. Folks shouldn’t have to drive out of town for a good meal and good beer he explained.
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For the proteins on their menu, Craft & Copper is working directly with Buckhead Beef, a mere three-minute walk from the establishment. For fresh produce, C & C is partnering with Farmer Jack in Winter Haven. Oakley said they are working on “fun, funky” flavors for the menu. You can’t have a pub without wings – that would be sacrilege. They have an assortment of flavors like Nashville Hot Honey and Thai Chili Peanut Sauce. We tried Crave & Copper’s delectable wings seasoned with their proprietary Copper Dust. Made with a spice blend from a chef-owned and operated company out of Spokane, Washington, Matt Oakley wanted to highlight the quality of the spices. He created a dry rub using garlic powder, onion powder, chili lime powder, white pepper, kosher salt, and honey granules. They have an assortment of other brilliant bar food like burgers, handhelds, and shareable apps along with seasonal salads and hearty vegetarian options like their grain bowl featuring a substantive variety of brussels and grains. A must-try is their smoked fish dip, ideally served with a frosty glass of Polar Pilsner. Made with locally caught Lane Snapper smoked in-house with pecan wood, Chef Matt says, “It’s a traditional Florida fish dip, but with my twist on it.” There were no frills, it was just plain good – like, really really good. It was served with a homemade hot sauce and crackers. A work of culinary art that Chef Matt brought to the table was his Beer Cheese Burger, which along with the Steak N’ Cheese made with local shaved ribeye, proved to be guest favorites within the first week of opening. The burger is made with a custom beef blend of chuck short rib and ribeye. Chef Matt makes beer cheese using the Florida Brewery Polar Pilsner incorporated into a mix of cream cheese, white cheddar, and chives. He makes a spicy tomato jam and accompanies it with hydroponic leaf bib lettuce. The beercheese-laden succulent burger is topped with “swine candy” – a helping of generously thick-cut candied bacon, all served on a brioche bun. Everything about the burger was remarkable from the first glance to the last bite. You might get messy, but it’s worth it.
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Matt had a food truck before opening the restaurant and one of his flagship menu items was the beer cheese burger. The burger was so beloved that it is part of the reason for their name. Patrons would come into the brewery and say how much they craved the burger or his chicken sandwich. “It wasn’t just good – people craved it,” said Stacey. “We wanted our beer to be the same – not just good, but crave-able.” The Crave & Copper kitchen is staffed mainly with culinary students from local schools. Matt Oakley reached out to Traviss Technical College to ask if they had any recent culinary graduates or soon to graduate students looking to work. The applications flooded in. The chef says he is glad to have them in his kitchen, remarking, “My goal as a chef is to teach and share my craft. I’m not one of those chefs that like to hold all my secrets in. I’m open with my recipes, I’ll tell anyone what they are. I want people to cook and to learn how to do it right so that we have more chefs and great food in town.”
TO DRINK Florida Brewery COO Julie Williams discussed their five-barrel brew system at Crave & Copper. Three fermenters turn yeast into alcohol and one bright beer tank holds finished product ready to be kegged. “This is what we consider our research and development. The big brewery down the street, one batch is 300 barrels,” she said. “This gives us the chance to use a little more creativity on a small batch.” Crave & Copper has twenty rotating beers on tap including a cider. Stacey Oakley said that their beers cater to the traditional lager style and are made intentionally drinkable for Florida – whether you’re boating, fishing or backyard barbequing. They recently added 863 Light, their version of an American Standard Lager, and 863 Ultra, which she described as a more “calorie-conscious American lager” to the menu. Their best-selling beer by far, Beach Me Up, started as a seasonal brew. The crisp grapefruit shandy earned a fixed spot on the menu due to demand. Wine is also available along with a cocktail menu offering six craft cocktails. “We’re focusing on small-batch producers,” said
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Matt Oakley of their craft cocktail offerings. “We partnered with Florida Cane Distillery in Ybor. We use them exclusively for our liquors.”
YES, I’M CRAVING IT “We’re not a brewery that decided to do a restaurant and we’re not a restaurant that decided to be a brewery,” said Stacey Oakley – a sentiment that resonated throughout my experience at the Auburndale restaurant and taproom. “We partnered with people who have a restaurant background. We handle the beer because that’s what we’re good at and they handle the restaurant. It’s been such a perfect pairing because there is a huge focus on both sides,” she said. I live over an hour away from Crave & Copper and have no qualms saying their food and drink menu are worth the drive. Neither the food or the beer is an afterthought. Each dish seemed thoughtful, hitting just the right spot between bar food staple and rave-worthy (or should I say, crave-worthy) cuisine. You HAVE to try this place. Crave & Copper 117 E Lake Ave, Auburndale, FL Craveandcopper.com FB @craveandcopper IG @craveandcopper Hours: Sunday 11AM - 9PM Monday 11AM - 9PM Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday 11AM - 9PM Thursday 11AM - 9PM Fri. & Sat. 11AM - 11PM
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
In a Nutshell Growing Macadamia in Central Florida
Lake Alfred macadamia farmer and owner of the Florida Macadamia Growers Cooperative, Glenn Reynolds’ first taste of farming was spicy. As a kid, he would grow hot peppers to eat. It wouldn’t be until years later, that a failing citrus grove and parrot food would lead Reynolds to set out on a nearly 15-year journey to crack the secret to growing macadamia nuts in Florida.
somewhere around a thousand different varieties of macadamia nuts,” he said. Some of the trees were lost to freeze, others didn’t survive due to unfavorable soil or weather conditions. Reynolds slowly weeded out varieties unsuitable to grow in the sunshine state and narrowed in on varieties that could thrive. Finding those varieties from seed takes years. “I have some trees out there that are pushing 14 years old that still have never produced a nut,” he said. He found that though some trees grow well and survive freezes, it doesn’t mean they will produce viable nuts. Through his experimentation with the trees he found that though they all seem to start blooming in December, nuts become mature at different times. Most nuts drop to the ground once they have matured, but not all nuts do. Some in his field began dropping as early as the middle of August with others as late as February the following year.
Reynolds was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. His family moved when he was three, just south of Washington D.C. where he spent 43 years. He moved to Florida for a job opportunity in 2002. When he and his wife bought the Lake Alfred property, about six of its seven and a half acres were citrus. In 2005, when citrus greening hit, Reynolds, an avid researcher, read up on the disease and how it had ravaged other parts of the world from Asia to Brazil – and now it was in Florida. He began to look toward the future of his farm. Reynolds raised and bred parrots for a long time. A common diet staple for larger parrots are macadamia nuts. “I was standing out in the driveway one day and I had a macadamia nut in my hand that I’d bought to feed my parrots and I looked at my wife and said, ‘I wonder if these would grow here.’”
This staggered dropping creates an efficiency issue during harvesting. To solve this, Reynolds set out a plot of trees that were seed grown. He took notes and observed. From his driveway going east, he is applying everything he learned with the other plot. He does this by developing his own methods of cloning good trees. He set up the new plot based on when they will drop nuts.
Everyone told him no, they wouldn’t grow – especially not in Central Florida. Many farmers have tried and failed to grow the nut. He began looking into the commonality of their failures. He found cases dating back into the mid-50s where people had tried to grow them here with a few successful years and then they would die. “The common thread that I found was everybody was buying macadamia trees that were developed in other parts of the world and trying to grow them here. That was the one thing I said I was not going to do. I started developing my own varieties specifically for Central Florida,” said Reynolds.
Reynolds noted that his macadamia trees had not been fertilized for two years. Once a good portion of his citrus was gone and he pulled up what was left of the grove, he stopped fertilizing to get a baseline. “All of this was getting the same treatment as the citrus, so how do I know what the macadamia’s need?” he said. Presently, Reynolds has about 300 trees in the ground with room for another 400. His best yield was pre-Hurricane Irma. He had about 60 trees producing nuts with only about ten or twelve of them mature. That year he came close to two tons of macadamia nuts. He projected in the future if all 700 trees are planted and
His research into growing the plant began with the survival of the fittest he said. He bought a thousand fresh nuts to germinate. “They don’t grow true to the parent tree. I basically ended up with
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when they are mature, he thinks his seven-and-a-half-acre farm could yield 15 tons a year. Not only did Irma obliterate his harvest that year, he said, “I lost what I really thought was ‘the tree.’ I hadn’t cloned it yet so I had no viable tissue.” He hustled to try and keep it alive, even trying to find help with micropropagation, but to no avail – ‘the tree’ was lost. Reynolds says that he learns from his failures. He even keeps a bowl of nuts from that tree in his bedroom as a reminder to never miss an opportunity like that again. Does he want to make money on his macadamias? Certainly, but that’s not the ultimate goal. “I also looked it as not just creating something here for me but trying to create a new agricultural industry in Florida,” said Reynolds. “To me, the important thing is to find trees that grow here. Making money from the beginning can’t be that motivation.”
“We have to protect our environment,” said Reynolds. “Preserving this piece of property and preserving this lake behind us because it gives us so much peacefulness, it’s worth the extra time and expense.” A multitude of plants fascinate the Lake Alfred farmer. On his property, Reynolds grows olives, bananas, peaches, avocados, mangoes, sugar cane, turmeric, figs, lavender, ginger and an entire neat little jungle of other plants. “I love growing things. It’s all so very interesting to me,” he said.
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This is the first time Reynolds has opened up to any media about his operation. He felt that after almost 15 years into it, the timing was right, and he wouldn’t be projecting false hope into the agriculture community. “It can be done,” he said. “It will work, it can be sold, there is a market here.”
“I’m driven by challenges,” said Reynolds. “To me, it was one of the biggest challenges, particularly when the agricultural community was saying you can’t do it, people have tried to do it here before.”
Reynolds gave us a tour of the property. We discussed everything from the trouble with stink bugs to training tree trunks, phytophthora also known as “Root Rot” or “Foot Rot,” to a tree that had split down the middle which Reynolds cleverly ran bolts through. You can even see the scar where the split healed, saving the tree. Everything is a learning process he said. “This is all [information] that I can pass on to other growers.”
He takes pride not only in his macadamia nuts but, based on industry standards says, “I think Florida can grow far superior macadamia nuts to anywhere in the country.”
We admired his perennial peanut ground cover with his sweet rescue pup, Jenny by our side as he explained, “We’re trying to also make our entire property either Florida-friendly plants or Florida native plants.” The environmentally conscious farmer said his
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property is about 75% solar powered. “We try to be as green as possible,” he continued, “I was one of the first citrus farmers to go to fertigation where you’re fertilizing through the water so you’re not spreading it all over the place and it’s not running off.”
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His trees produce some nuts that are bigger than a half-dollar. Size isn’t the only thing to do with quality, he says. He explained the industry term “crack out,” saying that if you were to take a pound of nuts that had already been dried and cracked out of their shell and then weighed the amount of kernel compared to the whole pound, that number is your “crack out.” The minimum industry
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standard is about 28% crack out and 35% is considered to be exceptional. “I’ve got some trees out here that are giving me about 50%,” he said.
In addition to his work growing macadamias, Reynolds sells his products online at flmgc.com and the Grove Roots Moonlight Market each month. Because he is a cottage industry operation, anything that has been processed such as his roasted and salted nuts or macadamia nut cookies can be purchased online, but cannot be shipped – they must be hand to hand. Unprocessed nuts are able to be shipped, however.
The farmer says he is trying to expedite processing his harvest as well as build a co-op to benefit small farmers who can’t or may not want to shell out (pun intended) the money to buy the equipment to process them. As soon as nuts are harvested, they must be husked, dried, cracked and sorted – each step requiring either time-consuming labor or expensive equipment. His husker/ cracker machine, which he imported from New Zealand, cost almost $5K, an investment many small farmers can’t make. Once the nut is cracked, he’s left with more shell than nut and this is where the labor and time are, in separating the kernels from the shell. Currently, Reynolds uses 5-gallon buckets with different-sized holes in the bottom that he shakes the nuts through. There are electronic sorters available, but he said they are an investment of about a half million dollars.
The Grove Roots Moonlight Market is the only local market at which you’ll find his Lake Alfred macadamia nuts. “I love the people at Grove Roots. They’re great people,” he said. A big hit at the market are his macadamia nut cookies, a recipe he’s perfected over ten years. “I can sell 400 cookies in a matter of minutes on the right night,” he said. A new addition to his market offerings will be large bags of shells. He uses them for compost around trees, for mixing with sand to grow seedlings, and even as an aggregate for his driveway. His favorite use for them is in the smoker. “It’s fantastic for smoking meats,” he said. “There is a purpose for every part of the tree.”
“I’m designing and building a mechanical sorter that I’m hoping will get me 80% there,” he said. The farmer has already built a dryer complete with electronic controls to dry the nuts. With a background in mechanics and fabrication, Reynolds opted to build a sorter himself. If his sorter is a success, he has discussed eventually manufacturing them.
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Ideally, Reynolds says he would be the one to front the equipment cost to process nuts for smaller operations. He added, “I hope within a couple of years to be selling some of my good varieties of trees.”
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Miss Florida Takes the National Stage Later this month at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Miss Florida, Michaela McLean will join 49 women from around the country to vie for the 2020 Miss America 2.0 crown. McLean took some time to talk with us about her journey to Miss America, people who have inspired her along the way, and to share her message to young women. Hailing from Clermont, Florida, 22-year-old Michaela McLean is an 8th generation Floridian, part of a family spanning 6 generations of organic citrus growers. She attended the University of Alabama where she graduated with a Double Major in Dance and Public Relations with a Specialization in Sport and Entertainment Communication Management. McLean started competing in pageants at 16 years old through the Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen program. “I saw that there was an incredible opportunity to further my education [...]” she said of the scholarships awarded to winners through the program. “I wanted to make it a priority to grow from Miss Florida so that I could graduate debt-free from college one day.” Even at 16 years old, the pageant circuit and all the young women who participated had a profound impact on the future Miss Florida. “I saw that it challenged the young woman competing to sharpen her interview skills, sharpen her interpersonal skills, her communication skills,” she said. McLean knew if she wanted to go after her dreams in the public relations field, as a performer, or any other facet of her life, pageants were a way to prepare her and propel her forward. McLean described her teenage foray into pageantry. “At first, it can be an uncomfortable experience because it is sharpening you and strengthening you in your weaknesses,” she said. “I knew that once I came out of it on the other side I would be more of a well-rounded individual and gain so many life experiences that I would take with me forever.”
REPPING THE CITRUS INDUSTRY McLean’s family has been growing organic citrus across Central Florida for generations. This made participating in and going on to win the Miss Florida Citrus pageant held in Winter Haven, that much more special. She put the spotlight on her grandfather, Benny McLean, and father, Ben McLean as two important influences who encouraged her to go after every one of her goals and dreams. Her Miss Florida Citrus title was a way to acknowledge them. “I’m so thankful that I was able to represent such an important part of my history and my family heritage on the Miss Florida stage,” she said. “When I competed for Miss Florida Citrus, I wanted to acknowledge and recognize how special that part of my life was.”
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local competitors and they all gave her a huge hug. “They were so encouraging, supporting, and so motivating,” she said. “To have other people excited for me was extremely encouraging.” That encouragement is fueling McLean as she heads to the Miss America 2.0 stage later this month. The women competing in the pageant have undeniable outward beauty, but McLean explained that Miss America 2.0 goes beyond looks, delving into the core of each woman. She said, “Miss America is now called Miss America 2.0 which focuses on the intellect, the substance, the worth, and the ambition of each candidate.” “I made it a priority and a goal to showcase who I am at my core in every phase of competition whether I’m speaking interpersonally to the judges or performing a lyrical contemporary dance on stage,” said McLean. She expressed that she wants to convey herself honestly to the judges and to the audience – “My dreams, my desires, my fears, my struggles,” she said. “This organization has shown me there is so much power and so much influence in using your voice for the greater good,” said McLean, who is doing just that with her social impact initiative, Brave and Beautiful. “Brave and Beautiful empowers women to break free from behind the screen. The addictive misuse of social media by today’s young women is escalating a mental health crisis that breeds anxiety, depression, social isolation, and body dysphoria,” McLean said. “My hope is to come up with a female-centric curriculum that educates young women on how they can properly use social media, manage social media messages, and know that their worth and their identity is not found in their comments, likes, or followers on their social media profiles.” To develop this female-centric curriculum by the Spring of 2020, McLean has partnered with advocacy groups such as Media Literacy Now as well as the University of Florida Department of Educational Technology. In addition to lobbying for social media education, McLean says, “My hope is as Miss America, I can speak to over a hundred thousand young women all across the nation, showing them that their worth and identity is found in who they are at their core.” Brave and Beautiful was an issue close to McLean. With a pre-teen introduction to social media, and as the oldest of four sisters, a former sorority member, and friend to many women – Miss Florida has become all too acquainted with the pressures and struggles of social media. “We feel like we have to live up to these expectations and these standards that social media puts on our lives, whether it’s an area of beauty or success or accomplishments,” said McLean who admitted that she has personally struggled with these issues. “This has become a mental health crisis among a lot of young women today, unfortunately. Two hundred and ten million people are expected to be suffering with a social media anxiety disorder,” she said. “This is something that I’ve taken up as my personal initiative as Miss Florida and I know that this is going to go beyond the crowd as well and be something that I’ll be passionate about for years to come.” 50
PREPARING FOR THE JOB McLean said she is working every day to be sure she is emotionally, mentally, and spiritually prepared for the job. One person who prepared her to step into her job as Miss Florida and potentially Miss America 2020, lives across the globe in Nairobi, Kenya. McLean met Pastor Dennis Tamba of Nairobi International Church while on a mission trip. “He has taught me so much about what it means to be a servant leader and to serve others with every fiber of your being,” she said. He imparted on her the ideals of leading with humility and integrity and became a role model to McLean. “He showed me that a job or a moment in the spotlight is not about you – it’s about the people that you’re serving,” she said. Miss Florida has a message for young women watching her on the Miss America stage. It is advice given to her by her grandma that has helped her through times of doubting her own abilities – a phrase she lives by – “Go for it.” “That’s what I would tell those girls is, any dream whether you want to be a doctor or a lawyer or performer, just go for it,” she said. On her way to the Miss America stage, the biggest lesson that McLean has learned is that “It takes a village.” Preparing for this massive moment in her life, McLean says many have come alongside her to support, encourage, and motivate. She named her mom, Ann Marie McLean, along with Jennifer McKenna of the Miss Florida Organization, and Allison Krieger Walsh. “It’s those people who have made me the young woman I am today,” she said. She hopes to take every chance she gets in the future to come alongside others to support their dreams in the same way. “Miss America has always been a dream and to know that it is just around the corner makes me feel so giddy and excited and anxious and nervous and so ecstatic all at the same time,” said McLean. “I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be among 50 of America’s brightest, most intelligent, driven young women.” Good luck, Michaela! We’ll be tuning in to cheer you on from the sunshine state. Miss America 2.0 Airing live on NBC Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 8 PM EST IG @missamericafl IG @bebraveandbeautiful www.missamerica.org
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December CALENDAR 2019 1-8 BAPTISTE POWER YOGA When: Dec. 01, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Baptiste Power Yoga is an alignment based power vinyasa flow. You will incorporate the 5 pillars and 3 themes of Baptiste yoga into each class. Move through a series of balancing and strength building poses, back-bends and core work and inversions. Modifications are always available as well as intensifications. You will leave class refreshed, uplifted, motivated and energized. (863) 224-2311 THE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR When: Dec. 01, 2019 - Jan. 05, 2020 | 10 -5 Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Celebrate 25 years of Holiday Home Tour magic and experience Pinewood Estate completely transformed into a holiday showplace. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www. boktowergardens.org, or on site at the Entrance Gate or at the Visitor Center. Tickets may not be purchased at the door, all tickets must be purchased before arriving at Pinewood Estate. 863-676-1408 MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY When: Dec. 01, 2019 | 1-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org An international event inviting holiday shoppers to Be A Patron. Enjoy surprises & discounts all day. A mystery prize will also be announced the day before Museum Store Sunday on Instagram! Follow them @theshopatpma. *Discount excludes book and sale items. SPIRITS: RITUAL AND CEREMONIAL AFRICAN AND OCEANIC ART When: Dec. 01, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org From the Dr. Alan and Linda Rich Collection. Over the course of four decades, Dr. Alan and Linda Rich have displayed a passion for helping others, traveling the world and bringing medical care to those in need. While working in clinics in
Papua New Guinea and throughout Africa, the Riches also immersed themselves in the diverse artistic cultures of the countries they visited. Along the way, they acquired a collection of ritual and ceremonial objects that fill their home today. In this Polk Museum original exhibition these artifacts will be displayed publicly for the first time. (863) 6887743 Days & hours vary, closed major holidays.
SHOP AT BOK MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY When: Dec. 01, 2019 | 4-7 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales /boktowergardens.org Enjoy free admission after 4pm to shop for everyone on your list with store specials and more. 863-676-1408
ELVES SHELVES When: Dec. 01 - 08, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org The Elves Shelves Shoppe offers young shoppers lower priced gifts. Bring your children to find gifts for their friends and family while supporting the Polk Museum of Art. There’s even a free gift wrapping station where they can wrap their presents! Hours vary. 863-688-7743
CHRISTMAS LANE When: Dec. 01 - 24, 2019 | 6-10 p.m. Where: Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds 2508 W. Oak Ave, Plant City ChristmasLane.com Dazzling displays with trees ranging from 4 to 40 feet, thousands of lights and more! Open November 29 to December 24, Thursday through Sunday. Also open Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 24. Take your own photo with Santa or have one taken and printed. KidZone, living nativities, nightly live entertainment from orchestras, jazz bands, singers, singing groups, choirs and more! Food, a selection of rides for children and teens/adults.
GLOBAL ART OF THE 1970S: FROM THE SC JOHNSON COLLECTION When: Dec. 01, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This exclusive exhibition features works selected from the private collection of the SC Johnson Company, most of which have never before traveled outside the Council House, the company’s international conference center in Racine, Wisconsin. The collection was built throughout the 1970s by Karen Johnson Boyd, the daughter of H.F. Johnson, Jr. and curator Lee Nordness. The result is a renowned collection entailing exemplary art from around the globe, most produced in the 1970s. Featuring works in all media and crossing all stylistic and geographic boundaries. Days and hours vary, closed major holidays. 863-688-7743
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT When: Dec. 02, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Market Square 110 West Bay St., Davenport mydavenport.org Please join local business in lighting their Christmas Trees in Market Square. GIVING TUESDAY When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 12 a.m. Where: Polk County GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. #givingtuesday
ELA’S FOREST When: Dec. 01, 2019 - Feb. 23, 2020 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Ela’s Forest is a real forest of trees planted in locations around the world. It bears the name of a little girl who loved nature and whose short, beautiful life was radiant. As a member of that community, the Polk Museum of Art adds to Ela’s Forest through this exhibition featuring works by artists close to Ela and her family. It is meant to be an expression of love, support, and comfort to the family as well as a poignant reminder of the importance and power of community. — Claire Orologas, Executive Director Emerita and curator of Ela’s Forest. A map of trees and other dedications to Ela can be found online. Days and hours vary, closed major holidays. 863-688-7743
JAZZ NIGHT TUESDAY-SWAN CITY JAZZ PROJECT When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Where: Union Hall, 1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Enjoy Happy Hour Specials 4pm-7pm. Live Jazz begins at 6pm. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Women’s Resource Center 165 Ave A NW, Winter Haven bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big Become a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about the programs, commitments, expectations and the kids.
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Read, write & share poetry. Meet in the Historical Conference Room. HOLIDAY WALKABOUT When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland ldda.org/holiday-walkabout/ This December, the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority is excited to revive the traditional Holiday Walkabout event as the public knew it and loved it in decades past — with the streets of Downtown Lakeland closed to traffic, carriage rides around Munn Park, and Santa waiting to greet children. It will also fall on its historic day and time — the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The public can enjoy “Santa’s Workshop,” “Mrs. Claus’s Market,” and an “Elves Playground,” as well as free photos with Santa in Munn Park. TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Every Tuesday in the main tasting room. Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. LESSONS & CAROLS CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College 715 E Park St., Lakeland flsouthern.edu Florida Southern College’s annual Lessons & Carols Christmas Candlelight Service in Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, followed by the McKay Christmas Tree Lighting. 863-680-4111 CHRISTMAS WITH THE FLORIDA PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA When: Dec. 03, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: College Heights Methodist Church 942 South Blvd., Lakeland floridaphilharmonia.org Join Lakeland’s all volunteer symphony orchestra to celebrate the holidays with all of your favorite songs. SOUTH LAKELAND CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON When: Dec. 04, 2019 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland 3839 Don Emerson Dr., Lakeland South Lakeland Christian Women’s Connection Invites all women to the Luncheon. Feature: Here Comes Santa and a Bake Sale. Inspirational Speaker: Fran Kaschy: Fairy tales can come true‚ and it can happen to you! Reservations & Cancellations are a must---by Monday, December 2nd. Email Marty at mayersman@tampabay. rr.com or call 863-425-1390. Cost: $20.00 inclusive. South Lakeland Christian Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. www.stonecroft.org - CONTINUED ON PAGE 54 -
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WILD BEES IN OUR GARDEN When: Dec. 04, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Bees are very important pollinators for both crop and wild plants. In this program, Dr. Rachel Mallinger will describe the diversity, biology, and behavior of native wild bees in Florida, their contributions to plant pollination, threats to their populations, and ways that we can work together to conserve them. The program will feature foods and drinks that depend on bees, and an optional garden walk identifying bees and other pollinators. Included in general admission, free for members. 863-734-1222. WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Dec. 04, 2019 | 5-6 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Senior Center 250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060. YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Dec. 04, 2019 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina. Incorporating these moves will amplify calorie-burn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311 BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Dec. 04, 2019 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Senior Center 250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY When: Dec. 04, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland it’s Live! Trivia at Swan Brewing hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!- Bring your friends and family for a battle of wits and useless knowledge! As always, Swan Brewing is family and pet friendly - Food Truck on site.
SHOP AT BOK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 4-7 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Enjoy free admission after 4 P.M. to shop for everyone on your list with store specials and more. 863-734-1222 LIGHTS IN THE PARK When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 5-8 p.m. Where: Auburndale’s Historic Depot 120 West Park Street, Auburndale Join Auburndale and light up the night! Welcome Santa and holiday spirit to our town! The tree lighting will feature a Glice skating rink, festive music, food trucks, and snowfall!
YOGA FOR EVERYONE When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity. Registration required, free with admission. 863-676-1408
LECTURE SERIES: STRANGERS IN A STRANGE LAND, PICTURING FLORIDA THROUGH ART When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com The first event in the 2019-20 Lecture Series, join Mallory O’Connor as we “look for Florida” among the many different images that tell the story of a fabled land. Register online. 863-291-5880
FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Visit the Florida souvenir gift shop for discounted attraction tickets for many Central Florida attractions.
MONTHLY TEACHING KITCHEN When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Central Florida Health Care, Inc. 201 Magnolia Ave SW, Winter Haven Central Florida Health Care invites you to our FREE monthly community Teaching Kitchen classes. Learn helpful lifestyle tips and how to make healthy meals the whole family will love -- because the more we know, the better we feel! (866) 234-8534
CWC-N LADIES LUNCHEON When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Huntington Hills Country Club 2626 Duff Rd., Lakeland Program & music: Mini Christmas Concert by the Cleveland Family. Speaker: Cindy Cleveland, Topic: “Hope in Real Life.” Reservations required by Nov. 29th. Call Wilma Diaz 863-853-7037 or email glenda.golden@hotmail.com. $16 in the upper level banquet room.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Central Park, Winter Haven It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The City of Winter Haven in coordination with Main Street Winter Haven will host the city’s annual Tree Lighting in Central Park located in beautiful Historic Downtown Winter Haven. As always, when you are visiting Downtown remember the parking garage is free!
GRB PRESENTS: ROOTS RUN CLUB When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. Offering 2 routes (1.5 miles & 3 miles, or longer if you want) around Downtown Winter Haven, Roots Run Club is the perfect after-work active social!Want some swag? $10 for a Roots Run Club shirt gets you a discount on beer for the day of the run! Stay for delicious grub from a rotating food truck and live music! DUNDEE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Dundee Community Center 603 Lake Marie Blvd., Dundee Please join the community in spreading the holiday spirit and bring in another spectacular holiday season by attending Dundee’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Performances to include local school choral groups and other organizations. Immediately followed by the lighting of the Christmas Tree, refreshments, and the arrival of Santa! NATURE’S FINEST YOGA CLASS When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred mylakealfred.com Every Thursday evening everyone is welcome, just bring a mat and an open heart. Donations will be accepted although the class is free. ANNUAL LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE: THE JOY OF GIVING When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland jlgl.org The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 39th annual Lakeland Christmas Parade. The theme of this year’s parade is “The Joy of Giving.” This theme was inspired by the continuous generosity and love displayed within our community as touted by the nickname, “the Giving City.” The Lakeland Christmas Parade starts and ends at the RP Funding Center and winds through Downtown Lakeland and past Lake Mirror.
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BARBERSHOP HARMONY CHORUS When: Dec. 05, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: St. John’s United Methodist 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven sentimentaljourneymen.com ENJOY SINGING? JOIN US! Call (863) 4559548 or email info@sentimentaljourneymen. com. Each Thursday evening a group of singers join together to sing in the uniquely American style of a cappella four-part close harmony called Barbershop Harmony! Our chorus includes both experienced and novice singers who strive together to have a satisfying musical experience and develop an entertaining performance package. We give our members the learning tools and vocal training they need to be successful and have a great time. If you love singing, harmonizing and performing and can carry a tune unaccompanied, we’d love to have you join us. Visit for an evening and check us out! COMING BACK LIKE A SONG When: Dec. 05 - 22, 2019 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com A Play About Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, & Jimmy Van HeusenI. It’s 1956 and three of America’s great songwriters Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen and Jimmy Van Heusen are at a crossroads in their lives, seeing that their careers could be over. At the time, rock ‘n’ roll had become the king of tunes, and the King himself, Elvis, was an overnight sensation. In the play, the three old friends; Berlin, Arlen and Van Heusen; get together to hash out the possible end of their musical usefulness. Days and hours vary. 863-294-7469 ORANGE BLOSSOM REVUE When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 4:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales orangeblossomrevue.com THIS EVENT IS FREE!!! Join us for a weekend of authentic Florida food, music and craft beer! With its abundance of live oaks and palmetto trees, Lake Wailes Park exudes sleepy, Old Florida allure. But come December, it will pulse with excitement when the state’s greatest barbecue teams, regional musicians, craft beer aficionados, and bespoke tastemakers assemble for the Orange
JINGLE BELL ROCK PARTY When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Wabash Community Center 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland This family friendly event will feature Karaoke dance party, light refreshments, hot chocolate bar, and Santa’s Workshop. 6:30 P.M.- Family Ginger Bread House Making Contest (first come, first serve) Prizes for winners. For more information, please call the Wabash Community Center 863- 284-4223
Blossom Revue.This sophisticated soiree, named in honor of Central Florida’s citrus heritage, grew out of a longtime barbecue fundraiser hosted by the Lake Wales Rotary Club. The event will take place on December 6 & 7, 2019 and will be held along the shores of beautiful Lake Wailes Park located at the intersection of Park Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard in Lake Wales, FL. ORANGE BLOSSOM REVUE JINGLE JOG 5K When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 5-8 p.m. Where: 499 E. Park Ave., 499 E. Park Ave., Lake Wales athlinks.com Kick off your holiday season at the Orange Blossom Revue Jingle Jog 5K, presented by the Rotary Club of Lake Wales, which features a scenic course that takes runners along the shores of Lake Wailes lake, with a backdrop of live music and great food and drinks. This race is also walker-friendly. Festive costumes, lights, glow sticks, holiday shirts, headwear, and jingle bells are encouraged (almost to the point of being mandatory:) Medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners in each division and top 3 costumes! Make a stop after the race to enjoy live music, food and more at the 2019 Orange Blossom Revue.
DECEMBER 6TH FIRST FRIDAY: HOMETOWN HOLIDAY When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland ldda.org/december-6-first-friday-hometownholiday/ Enjoy the following activities in and around Munn Park: Free Photos with Santa, Free Activities, Games at Rudolph’s Playground, Kettle Corn, Letters to Santa, Meet & Greet with Local NonProfits. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Tennessee Avenue. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about! First Friday is a familyfriendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave.
POWER: FLOW When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 5:15-6:30 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Come as you are, open and ready to meet your edge & play with it. All that you desire is already within you. So, let’s dig down deep and explore the core of your being! With long held postures and focus on breath led movement, this energetic form of yoga may bring a little sweat. Pranayama, mantras and modifications will be sprinkled throughout the class to better move you closer to meeting your edge. 863-224-2311
BREW HUB’S HOLIDAY MARKET When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Brew Hub, 3900 Frontage Rd S,, Lakeland Join them for a night of holiday cheer! Live music, food trucks, and all the handmade goods you could dream of. Make sure to load up on stocking stuffers and gifts for the whole family!
WINTER WONDERLAND - PARADE OF TREES When: Dec. 06, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven Leadership Winter Haven Class of 39 Alumni have joined forces with the HUB to bring Winter Wonderland to The Ritz. Proceeds from this event will go toward Junior Achievement Programs in Polk County. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Tickets on eventbrite.
LIGHTS OF LAKELAND When: Dec. 06, 2019 Where: Highland Park Church 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland hplakeland.com/events/lights-of-lakeland-4 Located just south of the Polk Parkway on Lakeland Highlands Road, Lights of Lakeland is an annual FREE walk-thru Christmas experience the whole family can enjoy! Come experience an
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YOUTH BASKETBALL OPENING DAY When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: Auburndale Community Center 405 Bennett St., Auburndale Youth Basketball begins their new season with a special ceremony, followed by the first week of games.
VOLUNTEER WITH EMERGE FOR KIDSPACK When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: kidsPACK Warehouse 3725 Frontage Road N Suite 1, Lakeland emergelakeland.wildapricot.org/ event-3510860 Many people don’t realize that the weekend means no food for many children. Local nonprofit kidsPACK aims to make sure that no child goes hungry and EMERGE wants to help! Join fellow members as we pack backpacks with food for homeless children in our community so they have the nutrients they need over the holiday break. It’s a great opportunity to practice servant leadership and connect with other like-minded members. Make an impact in a child’s life, while building friendships and giving back. Register by Friday, November 29th.
MICRO-IRRIGATION CLASS When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 9-10 a.m. Where: Auburndale Rotary Butterfly Garden 109 West Park St., Auburndale Learn about how to effectively save time and water, while growing a bountiful garden! POLK COUNTY OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 9-11:30 a.m. Where: Lake Hollingsworth East of South Florida Ave. & West of Bartow Rd., Lakeland afsp.donordrive.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=register.start&eventID=6093 Join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025. The opening ceremony and the
WINTER WONDERLAND - CHILDREN’S EVENT When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Cookie
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Decorating and other fun filled activities! Leadership Winter Haven Class of 39 Alumni have joined forces with the HUB to bring Winter Wonderland to The Ritz. Proceeds from this event will go toward Junior Achievement Programs in Polk County. THE FANCY FLEA JINGLE BELL MARKET When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Bartow fancyflea.net Admission is free and free parking. Vintage holiday shopping, great decor, furniture, live music, great food and more! Shake those jingle bells and head over for another amazing Fancy Flea extravaganza! SUCCULENT HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Create your own succulent wreath for the holidays. All supplies included. $50 members/$65 nonmembers. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222.
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31ST ANNUAL CAROLS IN THE PARK When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: South Central Park, Winter Haven mainstreetwh.com For over thirty years, artisans, specialty food vendors, and local choral groups have gathered in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park to kick off the holiday season. This event has become a tradition for multiple generations, with a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages! Kids will enjoy FREE pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, and a bounce house‚ among other fun activities! If you have any questions, please call 863.295.9422 or email carolsintheparkwh@gmail.com. SNOWFEST When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland lakelandgov.net/events/snowfest-2019/ A Holiday event for the entire family! Join the Parks & Recreation Department for the 39th Annual Snowfest featuring a Snow Mountain, arts & crafts vendors, rock climbing wall, live entertainment and more in Munn Park. FIRE TRUCK PULL When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Regional Airport 2073 US-92, Winter Haven give.specialolympicsflorida.org/firetruckpull The City of Winter Haven, FL (City Gov’t.) will be hosting the Inaugural Fire Truck Pull on 12/7/19! The event starts at 10 AM and ends once the pulls are completed and a winner is determined. There will be awards to include fastest pull! Register your team online. MEET SANTA AT THE VISITOR CENTER When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy snacks, games and crafts -- plus meet that jolly ol’ elf himself, Santa and the lovely Mrs. Claus! Bring your own camera. Pets donning festive garb are welcome. While at the Visitor Information Center, kick-start your holiday shopping by picking up local goodies from the Purely Polk Marketplace or discounted tickets to Central Florida’s hottest attractions.
DUNDEE CHRISTMAS PARADE When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Dundee Come watch the parade on the route between the Winn Dixie Plaza and the Dundee Community Center. Be sure to join Santa and Mrs. Claus after the parade at the Community Center where each child will be able to take photos with Santa AND receive a special gift from Dundee Mayor Pennant! If you would like to participate in the parade please contact Melissa at 863-438-8330 ext. 226
up. No audition required. Dates: October 12 — December 17, 2019 (Saturdays 11am-1pm) Theatre Winter Haven Choir is a free experience for ages 14 and up! Learn to navigate and explore your voice. On December 17th you’ll be a part of an unforgettable concert. No experience is required and it’s completely free! For more information, please contact our Choir Director, Philip King, at Philip@theatrewinterhaven.com (863) 294-7469 ORANGE BLOSSOM REVUE When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 12-9:30 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales orangeblossomrevue.com THIS EVENT IS FREE!!! Join us for a weekend of authentic Florida food, music and craft beer! With its abundance of live oaks and palmetto trees, Lake Wailes Park exudes sleepy, Old Florida allure. But come December, it will pulse with excitement when the state’s greatest barbecue teams, regional musicians, craft beer aficionados, and bespoke tastemakers assemble for the Orange Blossom Revue.This sophisticated soiree, named in honor of Central Florida’s citrus heritage, grew out of a longtime barbecue fundraiser hosted by the Lake Wales Rotary Club. The event will take place on December 6 & 7, 2019 and will be held along the shores of beautiful Lake Wailes Park located at the intersection of Park Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard in Lake Wales.
ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Participants will create and discuss art with specially trained educator, Tinia Clark. Clark is the Executive Director of Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide awareness for the healing power of the arts through engagement.This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit. Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark at 863-2248557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
SUCCULENT HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Create your own succulent wreath for the holidays. All supplies included. $50 members/$65 nonmembers. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222.
HISTORIC OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 11 a.m. Where: Oak Hill Burial Park 4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland polk-county.net Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Bartow which was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The early gravesites date back to 1860. The tour starts at the History Center with a short walk of approximately one mile to include historic landmarks along the route to the cemetery. The cemetery ground is uneven and visitors are advised to wear appropriate footwear.
RELAX WITH RESTORATIVE YOGA AND CRYSTAL BOWLS When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Jody & Buffy offer Relax With Restorative Yoga And Crystal Bowls. Gift yourself some self care. Restorative yoga uses props to enhance your
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LAKELAND MAGIC VS GREENSBORO SWARM When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League. Enjoy a night of holiday cheer at “Home for the Holidays” presented by Publix.
HYMN & THIMBLE LAUNCH PARTY When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: 818 E Lemon St., Lakeland hymnandthimble.com In conjunction with Lakeland Women’s Collective, we proudly welcome our community to join us as we celebrate the official launch of Hymn & Thimble! Grab those last few holiday gifts from our pop up, nibble and sip on something sweet, and support Lakeland’s budding body positive, womxn positive movement!
BASKETBALL EVENT/FUNDRAISER When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland Looking for an exciting Saturday night out with the family? Do you enjoy the fast pace of NBA basketball? Would you like to meet K9s from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office? GFWC Four Corners Junior Woman’s Club is partnering with the Lakeland Magic NBA G-league team to raise funds for K9s for Cops Polk County, an organization that raises funds to purchase dogs for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. For additional information concerning the organization or meetings, please visit the website, www.GFWCFourCorners.org, email the club at gfwcfourcorners@aol.com, or find us on Facebook.
RESTORATIVE YOGA When: Dec. 08, 2019 | 9-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Restorative Yoga provides students the opportunity to “fully rest” while opening the body through a variety of supported poses, meditation and breath work that encourage deep relaxation. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222. $30 members and $37 nonmembers. WINTER GALA CONCERT When: Dec. 08, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Get into the holiday spirit with the Polk State College Music Department: “Winter Gala Concert.” $7
WINTER GALA CONCERT When: Dec. 07, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Get into the holiday spirit with the Polk State College Music Department: “Winter Gala Concert.” $7
THE SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS When: Dec. 08, 2019 | 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: First United Methodist Church of Lakeland 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland With the choirs of First United Methodist, the Handbell Ringers & Singers and a full orchestra, you won’t want to miss this concert of your Christmas favorites. Join us as we set the stage for another exciting holiday season through music. Childcare is provided for children six weeks through four years old, check in opens 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. FLORIDA SOUTHERN MENS HOCKEY When: Dec. 08, 2019 | 9 p.m. Where: Lakeland Ice Arena 3395 W Memorial Blvd., Lakeland Florida Southern Men’s Hockey team playing at home. Come support the “Mocs” for Free.
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REIKI RENDEZVOUS When: Dec. 09, 2019 | 7:15 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. ioyogastudio.com Reiki Rendezvous transport into a deeply relaxing experience through soothing music, guided meditation, and reiki energy balancing. A journey of relaxation through the body, mind, emotions, and spirit where you’ll release mental, emotional, and energetic blockages. Reiki Energy balancing is an ancient Japanese technique where a trained practitioner uses “life force energy” through their hands to balance and activate the body’s natural healing system. Investment: $20 TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Dec. 10, 2019 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. Every Tuesday in the main tasting room from 6:30-8pm. Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. BUTTONS & BOWS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB When: Dec. 10, 2019 | 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Magnolia Building 702 E Orange St., Lakeland dancergram.com Square dancing — the American folk dance! Square dancing is simply walking to music with many health benefits. Good clean fun for the
entire family, all ages (100+ years of age, down to children old enough to follow instructions), married and singles welcome, no experience required, all ethnicities welcome, and alcoholfree. Dance levels are Mainstream and Plus. You must be able to dance either one or both of these levels to dance. Included at the Square Dance is Round Dancing (choreographed ballroom), which is included in the dance fee. Dance levels at this dance are Phases 2 — 4. Early Rounds are from 7:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. and Squares and Rounds are from 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Dance fees (cash or checks) are $6 per person for club members and $7 for visitors. There may be an occasional $1 per person increase due to the expenses of certain dances. Spectators are always FREE. For information regarding the dances, classes, or general information, please contact Penny at 863224-3393 or sqdncfan@gmail.com.
Bonne Kramer for an evening of laughter, sing-alongs and holiday favorites featuring the bassoon. 863-688-3743 CHRISTMAS WITH THE FLORIDA PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA When: Dec. 10, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: College Heights Methodist Church 942 South Blvd., Lakeland floridaphilharmonia.org Join Lakeland’s all volunteer symphony orchestra to celebrate the holidays with all of your favorite songs. KIDS MAKE TAKE HOME FAMILY DINNER When: Dec. 11, 2019 | 4-5:30 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com Drop the kids off and save the cooking and cleaning to them! We will be making a fabulous homemade Italian dinner for four. This is a handson experience for children 5+. Kids cook on one or our twelve stove tops and learn how to be creative and comfortable in the kitchen. Plus, parents get a healthy home cooked meal! All allergies & intolerances will be acknowledged. Only 12 spots so sign up soon! $50 for dinner for four.
LAKELAND MAGIC VS FORT WAYNE MAD ANTS When: Dec. 10, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland lakeland.gleague.nba.com NBA G League HOLIDAY POPS WITH BONNE KRAMER When: Dec. 10, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. imperialsymphony.org The Holiday season is full of joy, laughter and great music! Join actress, singer and bassoonist
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BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Dec. 11, 2019 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Senior Center 250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060. TRIVIA WEDNESDAY When: Dec. 11, 2019 | 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland it’s Live! Trivia at Swan Brewing hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!- Bring your friends and family for a battle of wits and useless knowledge! As always, Swan Brewing is family and pet friendly - Food Truck on site. ELF THE MOVIE AT GRB When: Dec. 11, 2019 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven An outdoor showing of everyone’s favorite holiday movie, Elf on the big screen! The GRB concession stand will be ready to go with candy & popcorn all night long! All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times both inside and out.
YOGA FOR EVERYONE When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland boktowergardens.org This Hatha yoga class will follow a core sequence of held postures combined with breath work. Learn to listen to your body and modify postures as needed. Participants of all adult ages, shapes, and abilities will gain strength, balance, and serenity in this Hatha Yoga class. Registration required, free with admission. 863-676-1408
LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland Monthly Food Truck Rally in Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland on the second Thursday of every month. Free Admission and Dog Friendly! GRB PRESENTS: ROOTS RUN CLUB When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven. Offering 2 routes (1.5 miles & 3 miles, or longer if you want) around Downtown Winter Haven, Roots Run Club is the perfect after-work active social!Want some swag? $10 for a Roots Run Club shirt gets you a discount on beer for the day of the run! Stay for delicious grub from a rotating food truck and live music!
FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts a Flea & Farmers Market each Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets for many Central Florida attractions.
PAINTING WITH SHEILA VERTOLI When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Painting and Pints on the Patio with artist Sheila Vertoli of Creative Canvas. Enjoy creating your own holiday themed art to keep or to share. Cost is $35 per person includes canvas and painting supplies. NATURE’S FINEST YOGA CLASS When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred mylakealfred.com Every Thursday evening, everyone is welcome, just
bring a mat and an open heart. Donations will be accepted although the class is free. TRIVIA NIGHT: CHRISTMAS VACATION When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Union Taproom 245 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven Calling all Griswold’s!!!! Did your boss get you Jelly of the Month Club membership instead of a bonus last year? Have you ever electrocuted a cat with Christmas lights? Celebrate this iconic Christmas film as it celebrates its 30th anniversary! Few things:- As always.trivia is free. Up to 8 players per team, come early seats fill up FAST! Check-in starts at 6:30pm. ALSO don’t forget to wear your favorite Griswold get up! Prizes to Trivia Winners and best dressed: CHRISTMAS VACATIONER. (ANY of them! Cousin Eddie, Clark “Sparky”, Ellen,Aunt Bethany, Russell or even Margo.) Prize for the Ugliest Christmas Sweater, too. BARBERSHOP HARMONY CHORUS When: Dec. 12, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: St. John’s United Methodist 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven sentimentaljourneymen.com Enjoy singing? Call (863) 455-9548 or email info@sentimentaljourneymen.com. Each Thursday evening, a group of singers join together to sing in the uniquely American style of a cappella four-part close harmony called Barbershop Harmony! Our chorus includes both experienced and novice singers who strive together to have - CONTINUED ON PAGE 68 -
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a satisfying musical experience and develop an entertaining performance package. We give our members the learning tools and vocal training they need to be successful and have a great time. If you love singing, harmonizing and performing and can carry a tune unaccompanied, we’d love to have you join us. Visit for an evening and check us out! POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK: DR. H. ALEXANDER RICH When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Dr. Alexander Rich provides an in depth overview of the current exhibition, Global Art of the 1970s: From the SC Johnson Collection. Dr. H. Alexander Rich is the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum. In addition, he is also an Assistant Professor of Art History at Florida Southern College and chair of the newly established Department of Art History & Museum Studies, which will be located at the Museum beginning this fall. 863-688-7743 GROVE ROOTS’ WINTER SPECTACULAR When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 5-10 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven A Winter Wonderland like no other. It’ll be complete with snow machines, Santa & Mrs. Claus, live music, festive cookie decorating, ornament decorating, make-your-own reindeer food, and multiple food trucks! Admission: buy a beer! All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
MAKE IT MAGICAL When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 5-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave Main Street Lake Wales invites you to ring in the season with a holiday celebration in historic downtown Lake Wales at the 9th annual Make It Magical holiday event. Enjoy shopping in their sweet downtown and strolling through local shops, art and craft vendors with plenty of holiday decor and live music. Free admission treats guests to crafts, activities, a visit with Santa and SNOW!! 5:00-8:00 p.m. for event, sponsor and vendor information email Stephanie @ Stephdeckstein@ gmail.com
HOLIDAY HAUS MRKT When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 5:30-9 p.m. Where: Haus 820 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland haus820.com/haus-mrkt Shop local for the holidays! Buy your holiday gifts from local artists and makers, enjoy food trucks & music while you shop. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING PARTY When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Eloise Resource Center 710 Snively Ave, Eloise This FREE family event will feature DJ, Dance contests, sweet treats, arts & crafts and photos with Santa.For more information, please call the Eloise Resource Center (863) 298-4485.
POWER: FLOW When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 5:15-6:30 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com/ Come as you are, open and ready to meet your edge & play with it. All that you desire is already within you..So, let’s dig down deep and explore the core of your being!With long held postures and focus on breath led movement, this energetic form of yoga may bring a little sweat. Pranayama, mantras and modifications will be sprinkled throughout the class to better move you closer to meeting your edge. 863-224-2311
FESTIVE FRIDAY DOWNTOWN When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland Friday, December 13, 2019 and Friday, December 20, 2019 will be “Festive Fridays” in Downtown Lakeland from 6pm to 9pm. Stores and shops will be open late serving up yummy goodies (like cider and cookies) and special deals, and there will be live music on the street corners — but the streets will not be closed. There will be the traditional holiday lights decorating Munn Park and costumed characters patrolling around for spontaneous selfies. Enjoy free valet on Main St. and Lemon St.
BARTOW’S 2019 MAGICAL ILLUMINATION CHRISTMAS PARADE When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Main Street Bartow 180 S Central Ave, Bartow Featuring Bartow’s Holiday lights and the arrival of Santa! SNOW CENTRAL When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Chain ‘O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com/event/snow-central/ The City of Winter Haven is excited to bring you Snow Central 2019. There will be photo opportunities with special guests, cookie decorating, bounce houses, and best of all 70 TONS of real SNOW to play in. Follow the beautifully lit arches towards the frosty snowfield. There will be slides and a play area for kids young & old alike. PORTRAIT/FIGURE CLASS LIVE MODEL When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: The WA Gallery 1028 Florida Ave. S, Lakeland davidnelsoncollins.com Shaedon Hyun, a talented and experienced artist, will be directing the Portrait/Figure class with a live model. Improve, practice and learn new skills. If you are a beginner or experienced, it is ok, they accept all levels. Every other Friday, Age: 18+. Price per person: $10(You can pay online or at the - CONTINUED ON PAGE 70 -
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DOOKIE + AMERICAN IDIOT ANNIVERSARY SHOW When: Dec. 13, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: LkldTV 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland lkldlive.com Listen to Green Day’s 1994 “Dookie” album and their 2004 “American Idiot” album start to finish performed by a local band. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Doors open 7:30pm, show Starts 8:00pm.
the back.) A kids’ fun run - The Reindeer Dash - is another way for the little ones to jingle all the way. Parking will be available in the grass lot north of Common Ground Playground. Following the race we will have an athletes’ village with a stage, DJ, Santa and opportunities to hear about great City programs. LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales lakewalesfl.gov Shop local!
27TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 7-11 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com The Friends of the Winter Haven Public Library invite you to ‘Jingle All the Way’ to the finish line at the 27th annual Jingle Bell Run! If you are unable to attend this year’s Jingle Bell Run but still want to support the Winter Haven Public Library’s Youth Department, donate online. Register for 10K, 5K or 1 mile jog/walk online.
HOLIDAYS AT HAMMOCK HOLLOW “HOLLY-DAY PLANTS” When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Families will learn about plants used around the world to make the holidays more festive. Learn how to draw a poinsettia at Doodlebug Art Place. Included in general admission, free for members. 863-734-1222
HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG 5K When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 7:30-10 a.m. Where: Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland JBJog.com A fun festive 5k! Proceeds from the event go to the perpetual care fund for the 3 Parks Trail. The Jingle Bell Jog is a fun and festive event including a chipped 5k. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. (Strollers are asked to start towards
JINGLE BARK PET FESTIVAL When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Northeast Regional Park 50901 Highway 27, Davenport Jingle Bark is a pet friendly festival held at Northeast Regional Park, Davenport. This festival will feature vendors, food, pet photos with Santa, contests and much more. Free admission for all
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humans and furry friends. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. For more information, please call 863-344-2547. POTTERY WORKSHOP When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag Atelier 1214 S Florida Ave, Lakeland scoutandtag.com Hand building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools.In this workshop, we will all be building your new favorite Christmas decoration while munching on a specially catered assortment of Born & Bread pastries. The pottery will be fired off site and available for pick-up on the following Thursday afternoon. Instructor is Randy Glotfelty. Randy is a Lakeland artist whose work includes a number of fired art mediums and techniques. He is co-owner of Jen-Ken Kilns and Fired Arts Academy. A BRUSH WITH HERSTORY: THE PAINTINGS OF GABRIELA GONZALEZ DELLOSSO When: Dec. 14, 2019 - April 12, 2020 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition features Dellosso’s tribute paintings to great but often-overlooked female masters of the past. Looking at women artists from the Renaissance through the modern era, these exquisite academically-rendered paintings - CONTINUED ON PAGE 72 -
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are based on in-depth study of artists including Genevieve Estelle Jones, Angelica Kauffman, Sofonisba Anguissola, Remedios Varo, and Sophie Geengembre Anderson. Sadly, these masters have never become mainstream names in the history of art, but they and their stories resonate deeply with Dellosso, who reaffirms their rightful places in art history through her exquisite old master-style paintings. Days and hours vary, closed major holidays. ART LAB When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and accessible, hands-on learning experience for all ages. Labs are led by professional artists or art educators who guide participants in creating their own artwork. Using an array of mediums and techniques, the project will relate to an exhibition on display in the Museum. Register online. 863-688-7743 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION & TRAINING When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: BBBS Office 1231 Orange St., Lakeland bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus
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CHRISTMAS PARADE & WINTERFEST When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 4-9 p.m. Where: Wilson Park, County Rd. 547, Davenport mydavenport.org Enjoy a parade, vendors, fireworks, Santa & a snow slide. Parade starts at 6 pm. Staging will be at Lewis Mathews Sport Complex.
POP-UP MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOP “SUCCULENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS” When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 12-4 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Stop by The Shop at Bok and make a holiday ornament that incorporates the natural beauty of succulents and air plants. Cost of ornament is determined by choice of plant material. 863-734-1222
FLORIDA TROPICS HOME OPENER VS ORLANDO SEAWOLVES When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 5:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland fltropics.com Major Arena Soccer League member and 2019 UPSL Spring National Champions. 863-240-0101 THE ART OF FILM: MIRROR (1975) When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org With audience Q&A and talkback sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Mirror (1975) Director: Andrei TarkovskySynopsis: Using a nonlinear structure interlaced with dreams and flashbacks, director Andrei Tarkovsky creates a stream-ofconsciousness meditation on war, memory and time that draws heavily on events from his own life. Registration is appreciated.
UNIQUE HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 1-3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org In this fun hands-on floral design class, instructors Laurel LeMaistre AIFD and Michael Lopes will teach you how to create a lovely table design featuring fresh fruit, succulents, orchid blooms and assorted blooms and foliage, with an accent of braided grass. $60 members/$75 non-members. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222.
CORK VS CRAFT DINNER: HOLIDAY REMATCH When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Which pairing will conquer in the epic showdown between wine vs beer? Beer is back with a vengeance after losing the 2018 competition. Chef Matt Fulwood has selected the menu, but you choose the ultimate winner! Meal includes flights of beer and wine, flavored water and coffee bar. KIWANIS CHRISTMAS PARADE When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Stuart Ave lakewalesfl.gov Lake Wales Kiwanis Club sponsors the Annual Christmas Parade which will go along Central Avenue from Lake Shore Blvd to Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Blvd. LAKELAND SANTACON 2019 When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland COSTUMES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Following in the footsteps of last year, the event will begin at Swan Brewing. You can join in on the fun at anytime. Schedule on FB@Lkldsantacon. As always bring lots of cash to be able to move more freely between the bars and don’t forget to tip your bartenders!
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FREE GOLF WITH SANTA! When: Dec. 14 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Leadbetter Golf Academy 8595 White Shark Blvd, Championsgate Girls ages 5-17 can enjoy Glow Ball Mini Golf, Cookies & Milk, Tacky Sweater Contest, Golf Ball Snowman Craft and Santa! RSVP by Dec. 10th to GirlsGolfLGA@Leadbetter.com or (407) 787-3330 SIXX L SIXX CLASSIC ROCK & BLUES When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Classic Rock & Blues and amazing Brews. Featuring 30 taps of great craft beer, games & food trucks. A LAKELAND CHRISTMAS, VOL.1-LIVE AT UNION HALL When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Union Hall, 1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland smarturl.it/alakelandchristmas Join us to celebrate the release of Lakeland’s first Christmas album with a holiday concert from The Vanguard Room, accompanied by the amazing lineup of featured artists on the album. Tickets are available through Kickstarter page - available individually or as part of an album bundle with a limited 12” white vinyl record.
HOMEMADE GINGERBREAD HOUSES When: Dec. 15, 2019 | 2-5 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com Drop the kids off and have them truly create their own gingerbread houses. They will start with house cut outs, make their own gingerbread cookies, glue houses together with icing and then decorate! This is a truly hands-on experience that is about creativity and a start to finish project. Register online. TCHAIKOVSKY’S THE NUTCRACKER When: Dec. 15, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. Where: Branscomb Auditorium 1085 Johnson Ave., Lakeland flsouthern.edu/FFA Having just celebrated their 25th anniversary last year, the members of this exciting dance company, the Florida Dance Theatre (FSC’s company-inresidence), bring their classic holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the Festival of Fine Arts. Bring your family and enjoy the music, dance, and spectacle that define the holiday season around the world.
TCHAIKOVSKY’S THE NUTCRACKER When: Dec. 14, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Branscomb Auditorium 1085 Johnson Ave., Lakeland flsouthern.edu/FFA Having just celebrated their 25th anniversary last year, the members of this exciting dance company, the Florida Dance Theatre (FSC’s company-inresidence), bring their classic holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the Festival of Fine Arts. Bring your family and enjoy the music, dance, and spectacle that define the holiday season around the world. GRINCHMAS AT GOURMET GOODIES When: Dec. 15, 2019 | 12-5 p.m. Where: Gourmet Goodies Bakery 68 4th St NW, Winter Haven Bigger and Better! Meet the Grinch, take photos, get a special treat, enjoy games, prizes, photo booth and more! This is a FREE event, sponsored by Gourmet Goodies Bakery. INTRO TO JAPANESE MEDITATION When: Dec. 15, 2019 | 1-4 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Dawn Anderson and learn simple meditation techniques to connect with energy for your own personal healing. Using this connection, you will be able to improve your health, outlook and reduce stress. $10 members/$17 non-members. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222.
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16-22 CHOW DOWN FOOD TRUCKS When: Dec. 16, 2019 | 5-9 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales lakewalesfl.gov Enjoy a variety of food trucks! CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Side Street Studios, Inc. 110 3rd St SW, Winter Haven alz.org/crf Support group is for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.
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KIDS MAKE TAKE HOME FAMILY DINNER When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 4-5:30 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com Drop the kids off and save the cooking and cleaning to them! We will be making a fabulous homemade Italian dinner for four. This is a handson experience for children 5+. Kids cook on one or our twelve stove tops and learn how to be creative and comfortable in the kitchen. Plus, parents get a healthy home cooked meal! All allergies & intolerances will be acknowledged. Only 12 spots so sign up soon! $50 for dinner for four. SINGING BOWLS When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Buffy La Roux as she guides participants inward in this meditation experience incorporating a blend of energy and relaxation modalities, such as crystal bowls, Reiki, positive affirmations and themed guided meditation. This is a time to relax and receive. Bring a mat and/or blanket. $25 members/$35 non-members. Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase online in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222.
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entire family, all ages (100+ years of age, down to children old enough to follow instructions), married and singles welcome, no experience required, all ethnicities welcome, and alcoholfree. Dance levels are Mainstream and Plus. You must be able to dance either one or both of these levels to dance. Included at the Square Dance is Round Dancing (choreographed ballroom), which is included in the dance fee. Dance levels at this dance are Phases 2 — 4. Early Rounds are from 7:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. and Squares and Rounds are from 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Dance fees (cash or checks) are $6 per person for club members and $7 for visitors. There may be an occasional $1 per person increase due to the expenses of certain dances. Spectators are always FREE. For information regarding the dances, classes, or general information, please contact Penny at 863-224-3393 or sqdncfan@gmail.com PAINTS & PINTS A CHRISTMAS TREE TRUCK When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Union Taproom 245 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven Enjoy a brew (or two) while local artist, Sheila Vertoli, leads you in a guided painting class. Create a personalized Christmas Tree Vintage Truck $35 - Includes all supplies to make and take your creation. All painters receive 10% off their UT Tab. Pay at the time of the class. Reserve your spot on Facebook @uniontaproom
TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Every Tuesday in the main tasting room. Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. BUTTONS & BOWS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Magnolia Building 702 E Orange St., Lakeland dancergram.com Square dancing — the American folk dance! Square dancing is simply walking to music with many health benefits. Good clean fun for the
CAREGIVER CAFE When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Spring Haven Retirement 1225 Havendale Blvd. NW, Winter Haven meridiansenior.com/SpringHaven Every third Wednesday led by a licensed clinical social worker to help provide support and guidance for you, the caretaker. While being a caretaker can be a rewarding experience, they recognize that taking on this role is often stressful and overwhelming. The support provided has been shown to give caregivers the strength and endurance to carry on in this role. For many it is difficult to get time away as supervision is needed for the loved one. Spring Haven will provide supervision and activities for your loved one while attending the support group. Light food and refreshments will be served. 863-293-0072 HOMEMADE KIDS HOLIDAY ESSENTIAL OIL GIFTS When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 4-6 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com - CONTINUED ON PAGE 78 -
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A WINTER HAVEN CHRISTMAS When: Dec. 17, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com The Tribute Tuesday Live Series brings you a Winter Haven Christmas!
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Thank You To our friends and family of the amazing Winter Haven Community: We are overjoyed to say that Jessica is finished with her treatments! We will have lab results soon but we know without a doubt that these treatments were exactly what was needed to get her on the path to being whole again. This is something we had almost given up hope on, but this community pulled together the Just For Jess Event and did the impossible. You created a miracle for us that will forever fill our hearts with joy and hope. There will never be enough ways for us to say thank you but we wanted to say it anyway. Thank you! Love, Jacob, Jessica, Madyson, & Abigail Burton.
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WEST COAST SWING - BEGINNER ADULT CLASS When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 5-6 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Senior Center 250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060.
DUELING PIANOS When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven ritzwinterhaven.com This “Good Time” interactive, entertainment explosion of the New Millennium is never the same. Two accomplished pianists, and veteran singers/ comedians sailing full-steam ahead through a non-stop show featuring a variety of music, special dedications, comedy and audience participation.
MOONLIGHT MARKET When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Finish your holiday shopping! The Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, transforming the tasting rooms into one BIG indoor community event complete with multiple food trucks and live music! YOGA SHRED CLASSES! When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This class is a full body workout, sprinkling in some cardio while incorporating vinyasa yoga to start. Move more efficiently to gain strength, flexibility, power and stamina. Incorporating these moves will amplify calorie-burn, muscle strength and tone, while keeping the detoxifying and lengthening benefits of yoga. (863) 224-2311 BALLROOM DANCE - ADULT CLASS When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 6-7 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Senior Center 250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven Wednesdays, No Partner Needed! Classes are held in the Senior Adult Center Auditorium, for more information contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at (863) 291-5656 or Instructor Susan at (863) 604-5060. TRIVIA WEDNESDAY - STAR WARS When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland it’s Live! Trivia at Swan Brewing hosted by Nick Allred from Hold On I Know This!- Trivia Games start under the Tent at 6:30pm- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place as well as best team name and a special prize pulled for a random team at the end of the night!- Bring your friends and family for a battle of wits about the films.As always, Swan Brewing is family and pet friendly - Food Truck on site. RED TENT WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS When: Dec. 18, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: 818 E Lemon St., Lakeland Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a wellness meet up, free and open to all. Donations to Red Tent Initiative and/or tips to the featured havenmagazines.com
Room A. Join us to learn more about how you can better manage hearing loss, whether it is your own, a loved one or a friend. We often have a speaker who will discuss topics on hearing loss. We also have potlucks, general discussions and other activities. Our chapter seeks to help others in our community to manage hearing loss through hearing loops, captioning, assistive listening devices and other technologies. Chapter meetings are looped and captioned so everyone can hear and understand. 863-853-3130 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY APRONS DINNER When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 6-9:30 p.m. Where: Lone Palm Golf Club 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland uwcf.org/young-leaders-society/. The annual YLS Publix Aprons Dinner, an Evergreen Holiday Ending Hunger. Net proceeds from the event benefit the UWCF End Hunger Initiative. Questions? Email YLS@uwcf.org. To learn more about YLS and get involved, visit https://uwcf.org/young-leaders-society/.
FLEA & FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport visitcentralflorida.org Every Thursday featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. The weekly event serves to familiarize locals with the amenities and services available at the visitor information center, including vacation planning for their visiting family and friends, a Florida souvenir gift shop and the availability of discounted attraction tickets for many Central Florida attractions.
GRB PRESENTS: ROOTS RUN CLUB When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Offering 2 routes (1.5 miles & 3 miles, or longer if you want) around Downtown Winter Haven, Roots Run Club is the perfect after-work active social! Stay for delicious grub from a rotating food truck and live music!
REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF LAKELAND When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland 3839 Don Emerson Dr., Lakeland. Third Thursday of each month. Make Reservations: - Jane Stevenson — 757-218-6885. 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
NATURE’S FINEST YOGA CLASS When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred mylakealfred.com Every Thursday evening, everyone is welcome, just bring a mat and an open heart. Donations will be accepted although the class is free. HAND PAINTED SIGN WORKSHOP When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Scout & Tag Atelier 1214 S Florida Ave, Lakeland scoutandtag.com No special artistic skills necessary for our painted sign workshops. All projects are for beginners. Register and see more classes online. BARBERSHOP HARMONY CHORUS When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: St. John’s United Methodist 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven sentimentaljourneymen.com Enjoy singing? Join the chorus! Call (863) 4559548 email info@sentimentaljourneymen.com. Each Thursday evening a group of singers join together to sing in the uniquely American style of a cappella four-part close harmony called Barbershop Harmony! Our chorus includes both experienced and novice singers who strive together to have a satisfying musical experience and develop an entertaining performance package. We give our members the learning tools and vocal
FOSSILS AND FROST When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Mulberry Phosphate Museum 101 SE 1st St., Mulberry Join us for an evening of food, drinks, networking, and holiday fun. Free to Mulberry Chamber Members and Guests $10 to non-members. HEARING LOSS CHAPTER MEETING When: Dec. 19, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland 175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland hla-lakeland.org 3rd Thursday of each month in Multipurpose 78
training they need to be successful and have a great time. If you love singing, harmonizing and performing and can carry a tune unaccompanied, we’d love to have you join us. Visit for an evening and check us out! THE NATURAL WAY TO PREVENT PESTS IN YOUR KITCHEN GARDEN When: Dec. 20, 2019 | 12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join Bok Tower Gardens’ Garden Supervisor Ashley Kush as she shares her tips and tricks for managing pests the natural way. Ashley spent years in the Peace Corps as a Crop Extension Ag volunteer in Paraguay and School Garden volunteer in Panama. Make your own home pest remedy to use in your garden. Included with general admission or membership. 863-734-1222. FESTIVE FRIDAY DOWNTOWN When: Dec. 20, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland Stores and shops will be open late serving up yummy goodies (like cider and cookies) and special deals, and there will be live music on the street corners, but the streets will not be closed. There will be the traditional holiday lights decorating Munn Park and costumed characters patrolling around for spontaneous selfies. Enjoy free valet on Main St. and Lemon St. JOHN MCEUEN When: Dec. 20, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven gpderrydown.com Hear lots of stories and songs about the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band time and the Ken Burns Country Music show. Hear new songs, it will be a fun night for all. Purchase tickets online. HAINES CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE When: Dec. 20, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Haines City Join us for an exciting, family-friendly, holiday themed parade through Haines City. Santa Claus will be there too! Parade Route: Starting on Live Oak Avenue at C Street, Right onto Peninsular Drive, Left onto Peninsular Street/1st Street, Right onto Ledwith Avenue, Right onto 6th Street Ends at 6th Street and Wood Avenue (Lake Eva Aquatic Center parking lot). LIVE TRIBUTE TO JIMI HENDRIX PERFORMED BY THE BROKE When: Dec. 20, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: LkldTV 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. lkldlive.com Get ready for the ultimate ROCK & ROLL end of year show!!! VIP Table Seats $20 Row Seats $10. Doors 7:30pm, Show Start 8:00pm.
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HOLIDAYS AT HAMMOCK HOLLOW “HOLLY-DAY PLANTS” When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Families will learn about plants used around the world to make the holidays more festive. Learn how to draw a poinsettia at Doodlebug Art Place. Included in general admission, free for members. 863-734-1222 DOCENT-LED TOUR When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Third Saturdays of the month, all ages welcome. Free for everyone. Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of our passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as we bring people and art together. Registration is not necessary but appreciated. Space is limited. 863-688-7743 ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 11 a.m. Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow Come out for an architectural tour of the History Center and learn about neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. The free architectural tour is on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. (863) 534-4386 DOUG SHEEN LIVE When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Performing acoustic classic and new rock from The Beatles to Pearl Jam. PLANT CITY STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CRUISE-IN When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 3-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Plant City 102 N Palmer St., Plant City Join us on the third Saturday of every month for the Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In! Vendors & Classic Cars (free registration at the Chamber tent) DJ, Downtown Shops open. CYPRESS GARDENS SKI SHOWCHRISTMAS EDITION When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 3:30-5 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Park 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven FREE Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy concessions! FLORIDA TROPICS VS BALTIMORE BLAST When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 5:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland fltropics.com Major Arena Soccer League and 2019 UPSL Spring National Champions. 863-240-0101
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LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: Dec. 28, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales lakewalesfl.gov Shop local!
ASTRONOMY NIGHT When: Dec. 21, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred This event is free for everyone and depending on visibility there will be telescopes available to look up at galaxies, stars, etc.
HOLIDAYS AT HAMMOCK HOLLOW “NEW YEAR TRADITIONS FROM THE NETHERLANDS” When: Dec. 28, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Discover Dutch traditions with cookies and crafts at Doodle Bug Art Place. Included in general admission, free for members.
KIDS MAKE HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE SANTA TREATS & HOMEMADE OREO FUDGE When: Dec. 22, 2019 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com Drop the kids off to make fabulous holiday desserts! They will come home with chocolate Santa treats and homemade oreo fudge. Such a fun way to play and learn in the kitchen and a great way for families to have a cute and yummy holiday dessert. $50 per child. Sibling discounts available.
FLORIDA TROPICS VS MILWAUKEE WAVE When: Dec. 28, 2019 | 5:05 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland fltropics.com Major Arena Soccer League and 2019 UPSL Spring National Champions. 863-240-0101
YOGA NIDRA When: Dec. 22, 2019 | 5-6:15 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Jody will facilitate Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep). This class will include a brief explanation, a light physical practice and a deep guided meditation. You’re sure to leave feeling lighter.
KEY WEST CHRISTMAS VOL. 2 When: Dec. 28, 2019 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Calling out all Parrotheads, it’s Swan Brewing’s annual end of the year Christmas Spectacular: “A Key West Christmas!” For one day, and one day only, we will have Roger Bartlett from Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band, ft. the ever talented John Frinzi Band, and three time TRMA Musician of the Year winner John Patti LIVE! starting at 7pm. SiriusXM Radio Margaritaville’s Jd Spradlin will be here to MC- Chef Marcos Fernandez is bringing the amazing flavors of his world renowned restaurant Nineteen61 to Swan Brewing with a special ALL DAY pop-up featuring classic Latin dishes- Special brews on tap! De-stress from the holiday madness, kick back and enjoy some great island vibes at the biggest party in Lakeland! Hawaiian shirts and flip-flops are highly encouraged
23-29 KIDS HOLIDAY CAMP 5-13 When: Dec. 23, 2019 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com Drop the kids off to make their own breakfast, lunch and take-home family dinner! This is a great hands-on experience for the kids working on one of their own 12 stove tops. $75 per child. Sibling discount.
LAKELAND LAUGHS: ALAN NEWCOMBE When: Dec. 28, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: LkldTV 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland lkldlive.com Alan hits the stage with high energy and explosive fast delivery. His self-deprecating material is also mixed with strange situations, zany characters, and impersonations. His friendly and silly personality keeps the audience engaged and laughing. Alan is also a voice artist and his character voices have been used for commercials, radio and at Disney. He has also been seen on Comedy Night School on CBS and the News Remixed on FOX. Alan was a semifinalist for Florida’s Funniest Comedian 2014, Monsters Comedian of the year 2016 and a Finalist in the 3rd Annual Comedians Ball. Doors 7:30pm Show 8:00pm.
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: Dec. 24, 2019 | 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 CHRISTMAS DAY CARILLON CONCERT When: Dec. 25, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Holiday concert featuring Christmas Carols from around the world. Included with general admission or membership.
BEND & BREW When: Dec. 29, 2019 | 11 a.m. Where: Union Taproom 245 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven Join Union Taproom and Jhoanna for a BEND + BREW Yoga Session with Inside Out Yoga!! On 80
the LAST Sunday of the month Tickets are $10 & ALL Yogis receive 10% off their Union TAB! Please wear comfy clothes & BYOM (bring your own mat). Inside Out will provide mats, if needed.
30-31 COUCH TO 5K TRAINING When: Dec. 30, 2019 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Starting the week of December 30: each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am. Walk and jog your way to be ready to run a 5k. Running training designed to motivate someone “out of shape” to prepare for a 5K race. Come out and join us as we prepare for the Carillon Classic 5K (February 29). Training sessions are free with general admission or membership, separate charge applies for Carillon Classic 5K. Training sessions are free with general admission or membership. December 30, 2019 — February 28, 2020. Begins at 8:00a.m. 863-734-1222 KIDS HOLIDAY CAMP 5-13 When: Dec. 30, 2019 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland Whatscookinglakeland.com Drop the kids off to make their own breakfast, lunch and take-home family dinner! This is a great hands-on experience for the kids working on one of their own 12 stove tops. $75 per child. Sibling discount. NYE DAY CAMP KIDS 5-13 When: Dec. 31, 2019 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: What’s Cooking Lakeland 6935 South Carter Rd. Suite 6, Lakeland. Whatscookinglakeland.com Celebrate New Year’s Day by dropping the kids off to cook breakfast, lunch and take-home family dinner. The best part of today is that our lunch will be celebrating NEW YEAR’S AT NOON! We will have a great time with sparkling cider and fun treats. Great way to spend the day being creative, learning how to cook and enjoying bringing in the New Year with friends. Only 12 spaces so sign up soon. NYE 2020 AT HAUS 820: CELEBRATE THE ROARIN’ 20S When: Dec. 31, 2019 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Haus 820 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland haus820nye.com Live DJ, Full Bar, Food Trucks, Photo Booth, Champagne Toast. Trolley service 7pm-3am. Each guest will receive an event wristband, giving you exclusive access to the following events throughout the evening: Trolley service access from 7pm-3am with stops across Downtown, Dixieland, and Haus 820, Entry to Haus 820 NYE Party. General Admission tickets include one free drink + champagne toast, and access to our cash bar. VIP Experience tickets include unlimited drinks (and gratuity). More info & purchase tickets online.
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Media and Marketing Consultant We are looking for a great Sales & Marketing leader to join our team. Marketing/advertising experience is a plus, but we do have entry level opportunities for the right candidates. This could be your opportunity to join a great company, Destroyer Media and Marketing. We work hard and play hard. In this position, you will focus on the Lakeland market working with local and regional businesses. We are a full service digital and events company as well as operating two monthly print publications. In this position you will work as part of our team on all special projects/sales initiatives. You will be a key partner in all event and advertising driven products in print, online, and mobile. In this position you will have the opportunity to grow with our company. Our Culture and Philosophies • • • • • • • • • • •
Positive energy and attitude is a must Goal oriented and focused Open-door Ambitious Creative & innovative Supportive Obsessed with meeting our customer’s needs Strong track record of promoting from within Use your personality and uniqueness! Work hard but enjoy your work and your success! It’s okay to laugh on the job
This is a full-time position and based in Polk County. If you do whatever it takes to get the job done, driven to make the sale, have a positive attitude and a desire to grow personally, professionally and financially, we would like to speak with you. We offer a benefit package, flexible workspace, great work environment, and competitive pay.
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DAVENPORT 824 MYSTERY HOUSE RD................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.......$90,100.00 908 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD 27204.....DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019..... $107,000.00
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2311 VICTORIA DR.............................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019..... $110,000.00
105 LAKESIDE HILLS LOOP 2......... AUBURNDALE........ 10/14/2019..... $123,000.00
2324 VICTORIA DR...........................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019..... $110,000.00
189 LAKESIDE HILLS LOOP 23....... AUBURNDALE........ 10/14/2019..... $123,000.00
505 VERONA AVE.............................DAVENPORT..........10/6/2019..... $175,000.00
411 OAK ST..................................... AUBURNDALE......... 10/11/2019.....$126,000.00
110 LEMON ST...................................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019..... $179,900.00
519 MARIANNA RD........................ AUBURNDALE..........10/8/2019.....$135,000.00
206 GOLF VISTA DR..........................DAVENPORT........ 10/14/2019.....$183,000.00
12 NORMAN LN.............................. AUBURNDALE.......... 10/7/2019.....$155,000.00
304 RESERVE DR..............................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.....$199,900.00
4040 DUPREE RD.......................... AUBURNDALE...........10/1/2019..... $157,000.00
226 DILLON WAY..............................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019....$200,000.00
111 KINSTLE HILL DR....................... AUBURNDALE......... 10/11/2019.... $160,000.00
394 ANNABELLE WAY.......................DAVENPORT.........10/15/2019....$200,900.00
212 ROSE ST................................... AUBURNDALE..........10/5/2019.... $184,800.00
303 FOGGY CREEK RD.....................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019....$205,000.00
218 OAKVIEW AVE......................... AUBURNDALE...........10/1/2019.....$189,000.00
260 CITRUS ISLE LOOP....................DAVENPORT.........10/15/2019....$208,000.00
789 LYNHAVEN LN......................... AUBURNDALE...........10/1/2019.....$214,900.00
507 VIGO ST.....................................DAVENPORT........ 10/10/2019.... $208,700.00
149 WALKERS POINT DR............... AUBURNDALE........ 10/18/2019.... $269,600.00
244 CITRUS ISLE LOOP....................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019..... $213,600.00
129 WALKERS POINT DR................ AUBURNDALE..........10/3/2019..... $282,100.00
122 ASHLEY LOOP.............................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019..... $215,000.00
2111 GARY RD................................. AUBURNDALE...........10/1/2019.....$316,000.00
256 TAFT DR.....................................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019......$217,000.00
148 MARYLEE LN........................... AUBURNDALE.......... 10/7/2019....$343,000.00
218 FLEMING LN................................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.....$218,000.00
210 TRAVELERS CREEK DR........... AUBURNDALE.......... 10/7/2019.... $346,900.00
248 CITRUS ISLE LOOP....................DAVENPORT........ 10/10/2019..... $218,500.00
239 LAKE VISTA DR....................... AUBURNDALE..........10/2/2019.... $362,500.00
384 BUCHANNAN DR.......................DAVENPORT........ 10/16/2019..... $219,700.00
129 VAN FLEET CT.......................... AUBURNDALE........ 10/10/2019....$445,000.00
117 FOGGY CREEK RD.......................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.... $220,000.00
131 VAN FLEET CT........................... AUBURNDALE..........10/3/2019....$700,000.00
204 SUNSET CT................................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.... $220,000.00
308 1ST ST A THRU F..................... AUBURNDALE..........10/9/2019.... $887,000.00
380 BUCHANNAN DR.......................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019..... $221,600.00
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643 ANDALUSIA LOOP.....................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019.... $222,000.00
3402 CENTRAL AVE............................... BARTOW........ 10/14/2019......$89,000.00
238 SUNSET VIEW DR......................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.... $225,000.00
7212 THOMAS JEFFERSON CIR............... BARTOW..........10/3/2019.....$130,000.00
312 E CYPRESS ST.............................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019.... $230,000.00
2258 BARN OWL AVE............................. BARTOW...........10/1/2019......$141,200.00
284 LUDISIA LOOP...........................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.... $230,200.00
2975 GAUSE ST...................................... BARTOW..........10/8/2019.....$149,900.00
924 ORCHID GROVE BLVD...............DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.... $233,000.00
1695 TAYLOR BROOKE DR..................... BARTOW..........10/3/2019..... $174,000.00
354 RESERVE DR..............................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019.... $235,000.00
1755 WILLIAMSBURG DR....................... BARTOW..........10/3/2019....$205,000.00
893 ORCHID GROVE BLVD...............DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.....$237,000.00
1647 TAYLOR LANDING DR.................... BARTOW..........10/4/2019.... $235,000.00
436 BUCHANNAN DR.......................DAVENPORT......... 10/17/2019.... $238,500.00 309 LUDISIA LOOP...........................DAVENPORT........10/24/2019..... $241,700.00
1753 JAMES POINTE DR.......................... BARTOW..........10/3/2019.....$237,000.00
104 LUDISIA LOOP............................DAVENPORT........10/24/2019.... $242,500.00
190 OAK ST............................................ BARTOW......... 10/11/2019....$240,000.00
237 LUDISIA LOOP............................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.....$242,700.00
2074 CHARLESTON LN.......................... BARTOW..........10/4/2019.... $250,000.00 206 KISSENGEN PARK DR...................... BARTOW...........10/1/2019....$306,000.00
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469 BUCHANNAN DR.......................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019..... $245,100.00
470 LAKE SHORE PKWY...................DAVENPORT........ 10/23/2019.... $230,000.00
363 PINECREST LOOP......................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.... $248,300.00
142 ABERDEEN ST.............................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.... $254,800.00
3 MIAMI AVE.....................................DAVENPORT.........10/15/2019.... $250,000.00
412 TANGLEWOOD DR.....................DAVENPORT........ 10/23/2019.... $259,500.00
791 BENJAMIN TRL............................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019.... $250,000.00
396 TANGLEWOOD DR....................DAVENPORT........ 10/23/2019....$266,000.00
156 WHIRLAWAY DR.........................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.... $253,000.00
426 ROSSELLI BLVD..........................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.... $275,000.00
120 TAFT DR......................................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.... $255,000.00
909 SUFFOLK PL..............................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019.....$275,700.00
672 SPANISH PINE RD.......................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019..... $255,100.00
205 ABERDEEN ST............................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.... $295,000.00
640 SPANISH PINE RD......................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.... $256,900.00
913 HENLEY CIR................................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.....$310,000.00
440 BUCHANNAN DR......................DAVENPORT..........10/8/2019.... $258,500.00
334 CAPTIVA DR...............................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.... $332,000.00
5344 CORTLAND DR........................DAVENPORT........ 10/10/2019....$260,000.00
140 ESSEX PL....................................DAVENPORT.........10/15/2019.... $339,900.00
426 ARMADA LN..............................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.... $266,500.00
446 BURFORD CIR...........................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.... $342,000.00
1604 OAK BLOSSOM DR...................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.....$272,200.00
106 CAPTIVA DR...............................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019.....$347,000.00
612 SPANISH PINE RD........................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.... $273,400.00
6005 US HIGHWAY 17 92..................DAVENPORT..........10/8/2019....$350,000.00
1307 LEXINGTON AVE.......................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.... $285,000.00
6730 HWY 17 92................................DAVENPORT..........10/8/2019....$350,000.00
409 ALMANSA ST.............................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019..... $289,100.00
1239 YORKSHIRE CT.........................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019..... $366,100.00
496 BRUNSWICK DR........................DAVENPORT...........10/1/2019.... $289,300.00
1025 PRESERVE DR...........................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019...$1,102,000.00
389 SAND RIDGE DR........................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019.... $293,000.00
427 WOODLARK DR.........................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019......$93,000.00
315 SOUTH BLVD..............................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019..... $299,100.00
107 MIRAMAR AVE............................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019.... $160,000.00
100 HOLLYBROOK CT......................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019....$308,000.00
2942 BELLA VISTA DR.......................DAVENPORT..........10/8/2019..... $172,500.00
534 VIGO ST.....................................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019....$345,000.00
125 HILLCREST DR............................DAVENPORT........10/20/2019.... $220,000.00
201 PRESTON AVE.............................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.... $354,500.00
554 TUPELO CIR...............................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.... $236,000.00
207 PRESTON AVE............................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019..... $361,300.00
3321 WELLBORN DR.........................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019....$260,000.00
497 BRUNSWICK DR........................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019.....$367,800.00
153 SUNNY DAY WAY........................DAVENPORT.........10/15/2019....$264,000.00
5501 MISTY OAK CIR........................DAVENPORT........ 10/16/2019.... $414,800.00
954 SHADY TREE LN.........................DAVENPORT........10/24/2019....$266,000.00
5184 OAKBOURNE AVE....................DAVENPORT..........10/8/2019.....$415,000.00
537 OGELTHORPE DR.......................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019..... $314,700.00
5517 MISTY OAK CIR.........................DAVENPORT.......... 10/7/2019.... $439,300.00
544 OGELTHORPE DR......................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019.... $322,000.00
5513 MISTY OAK CIR.........................DAVENPORT..........10/9/2019.... $455,700.00
436 PRESTWICK DR..........................DAVENPORT........ 10/19/2019.... $339,000.00
8020 OAK SHADOW CT...................DAVENPORT........10/24/2019..... $475,100.00
HAINES CITY
2190 SHERBROOK AVE.....................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.... $542,800.00
801 KENTUCKY ST........................... HAINES CITY..........10/3/2019......$80,000.00
137 LUDISIA LOOP............................DAVENPORT..........10/2/2019.....$687,700.00
1 PINE LN.......................................... HAINES CITY........ 10/10/2019.......$87,500.00
446 TAFT DR....................................DAVENPORT......... 10/11/2019.$3,870,000.00
283 DARTMOUTH DR...................... HAINES CITY.........10/15/2019..... $122,000.00
5636 LOMA VISTA DR.......................DAVENPORT..........10/3/2019......$95,000.00
615 ELLISON PKWY.......................... HAINES CITY..........10/3/2019.....$129,000.00
779 KNIGHTSBRIDGE CIR.................DAVENPORT.........10/15/2019..... $172,600.00
2836 SMITH RD............................... HAINES CITY..........10/8/2019.....$155,000.00
476 LAKE SHORE PKWY...................DAVENPORT........ 10/14/2019.... $220,000.00
251 MINNIEHAHA CIR...................... HAINES CITY.........10/15/2019.....$162,400.00
1924 MARABOU DR..........................DAVENPORT..........10/4/2019.... $229,000.00
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2484 MYRTLE ST............................. HAINES CITY..........10/3/2019.... $164,800.00
975 OLD SCENIC HWY......................LAKE WALES..........10/9/2019.....$129,800.00
26 SUN AIR BLVD............................. HAINES CITY.......... 10/7/2019.....$165,000.00
1057 HIGHLAND CREST CIR..............LAKE WALES.......... 10/7/2019...... $132,100.00
1126 DEMOCRACY DR...................... HAINES CITY.........10/15/2019...... $167,100.00
11800 STATE ROAD 60......................LAKE WALES..........10/4/2019.....$150,000.00
5030 LAKE LOWERY RD.................. HAINES CITY........ 10/16/2019..... $178,500.00
828 CHAMBERLAIN LOOP................LAKE WALES..........10/3/2019..... $175,000.00
409 PENTAS LN............................... HAINES CITY........ 10/10/2019.....$195,000.00
1148 SHERI DR...................................LAKE WALES..........10/4/2019.... $207,000.00
322 PENTAS LN................................ HAINES CITY.........10/15/2019..... $195,200.00
1825 SHADY LN.................................LAKE WALES.......... 10/7/2019.... $230,000.00
620 KERMARAH AVE....................... HAINES CITY......... 10/11/2019.....$198,900.00
130 TAYLOR ST.................................LAKE WALES..........10/8/2019..... $125,000.00
6010 OAKDALE RD.......................... HAINES CITY..........10/8/2019.....$199,900.00
4738 MCDONALD ST........................LAKE WALES......... 10/11/2019..... $173,300.00
421 PENTAS LN................................. HAINES CITY.......... 10/7/2019.... $202,000.00
282 CHALET ESTATES ST..................LAKE WALES.........10/15/2019.....$195,000.00
658 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY..........10/4/2019.... $202,500.00
4005 DINNER LAKE WAY..................LAKE WALES......... 10/11/2019....$209,000.00
669 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........ 10/18/2019.... $203,500.00
4074 DINNER LAKE WAY..................LAKE WALES..........10/8/2019.....$220,700.00
1337 REBECCA DR............................ HAINES CITY...........10/1/2019....$205,000.00
4265 BERWICK DR............................LAKE WALES........ 10/10/2019.... $238,000.00
330 PENTAS LN................................ HAINES CITY........ 10/14/2019....$206,000.00
4072 STONE CREEK LOOP...............LAKE WALES..........10/2/2019.... $255,000.00
489 PENTAS LN............................... HAINES CITY...........10/1/2019.....$210,600.00
4624 TURNBERRY LN.......................LAKE WALES........ 10/14/2019.... $323,000.00
135 MINNIEHAHA CIR...................... HAINES CITY..........10/3/2019......$211,000.00
560 WATERWAY DR..........................LAKE WALES..........10/8/2019...... $75,000.00
626 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........ 10/16/2019......$211,400.00
3012 HARBOR POINT DR..................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2019...... $78,000.00
316 ROOKS LOOP............................ HAINES CITY........ 10/16/2019..... $212,200.00
3029 AZALEA AVE............................LAKE WALES...........10/1/2019......$85,000.00
622 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY.......... 10/7/2019.....$218,800.00
209 EDGEWOOD BLVD....................LAKE WALES..........10/4/2019...... $92,000.00
3008 KOKOMO LOOP..................... HAINES CITY..........10/3/2019.... $220,000.00
2605 SUNSET PLACE DR...................LAKE WALES......... 10/11/2019...... $192,100.00
904 KENBAR AVE............................ HAINES CITY..........10/2/2019.... $220,000.00
WINTER HAVEN
403 RENEE DR................................. HAINES CITY..........10/4/2019.... $224,000.00
460 VILLAGE CIR.........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019...... $79,000.00
21 EDWARDS SHORES...................... HAINES CITY...........10/1/2019.... $225,000.00
856 SADDLE OAKS DR.................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019...... $79,900.00
949 SHAWNA SHORES.................... HAINES CITY........ 10/10/2019.... $225,000.00
689 LAKE HOWARD DR APT 213.. WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019.......$81,000.00
467 MONTICELLI DR....................... HAINES CITY..........10/5/2019.... $226,300.00
2500 21ST ST APT 40...................WINTER HAVEN..........10/5/2019......$82,000.00
428 ROOKS LOOP........................... HAINES CITY......... 10/11/2019.... $230,600.00
2161 ABBEY RD.............................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019......$89,000.00
656 COPELAND DR......................... HAINES CITY...........10/1/2019.... $234,900.00
511 SHARON HILL CT....................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019......$90,000.00
690 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY..........10/9/2019.... $235,900.00
826 WHISPER LAKE CT................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/14/2019...... $98,200.00
607 PERSIAN DR.............................. HAINES CITY........ 10/18/2019.... $245,900.00
343 ORANGE BLOSSOM DR........WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/7/2019.... $100,000.00
7568 PLEASANT DR......................... HAINES CITY..........10/8/2019.... $250,000.00
108 PROSPECT AVE.....................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019.....$105,000.00
2199 MALLORY CIR.......................... HAINES CITY.......... 10/7/2019.... $265,000.00
948 WHISPER LAKE DR...............WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019......$112,000.00
78 PINE FOREST DR......................... HAINES CITY..........10/2/2019.... $368,500.00
213 4TH ST JPV.............................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019......$119,900.00
LAKE WALES
2200 SAN MARCOS CIR...............WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/7/2019..... $125,000.00
14589 CAMP MACK RD.....................LAKE WALES..........10/4/2019...... $79,000.00
403 ROBERT AVE.........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019.....$133,000.00
11800 STATE ROAD 60......................LAKE WALES..........10/4/2019.....$120,000.00
3233 TIMBERLINE RD...................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019......$147,500.00
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106 LAKE SEARS DR.....................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019.... $160,000.00
1464 GREY EAGLE LN..................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/22/2019.....$222,200.00
937 BUCCANEER BLVD................WINTER HAVEN.........10/15/2019..... $175,900.00
2447 TWIN LAKE VIEW RD..........WINTER HAVEN........10/29/2019.... $222,400.00
3632 QUEENS COVE BLVD..........WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019......$177,000.00
4054 GREAT EGRET DR...............WINTER HAVEN......... 10/17/2019.....$227,000.00
345 MAJESTIC GARDENS DR.......WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019.....$178,000.00
3053 COUNTRY CLUB CIR..........WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019.... $239,000.00
1229 NORMANDY HEIGHTS CIR..WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019.....$179,000.00
2405 TWIN LAKE VIEW RD..........WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019.....$241,600.00
325 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/17/2019....$200,500.00
423 SUNFISH DR..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019...... $251,100.00
941 SUMMER GLEN DR................WINTER HAVEN........10/24/2019.....$201,000.00
3041 COUNTRY CLUB CIR..........WINTER HAVEN.........10/15/2019.....$267,000.00
319 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019..... $213,500.00
2111 CLERMONT ST......................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/7/2019....$340,000.00
246 CLOVERDALE RD..................WINTER HAVEN.........10/15/2019.... $225,000.00
1313 LUCERNE LOOP RD..............WINTER HAVEN.........10/15/2019....$500,000.00
508 ARCHAIC DR........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019.... $225,000.00
154 AUDUBON CT.......................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019.....$105,000.00
113 LAKE HOWARD DR.................WINTER HAVEN..........10/8/2019.... $255,000.00
1319 INNSBRUCK CT....................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019..... $123,000.00
3411 RECKER HWY.......................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019.... $295,000.00
286 MARIPOSA............................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/17/2019.....$139,600.00
3801 AVENUE T............................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019....... $77,500.00
4 LAMPLIGHT LN.........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/15/2019.... $140,000.00
2025 SAN MARCOS DR................WINTER HAVEN.........10/15/2019......$80,000.00
548 LAKE DEXTER BLVD..............WINTER HAVEN..........10/8/2019.....$145,000.00
1776 6TH ST APT 110.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019......$82,000.00
866 ORIOLE DR...........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019.....$148,500.00
1504 AVENUE E............................WINTER HAVEN..........10/3/2019......$90,000.00
1398 INNSBRUCK CT...................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/14/2019..... $162,500.00
1776 6TH ST APT 501....................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019......$96,000.00
1625 LINZ CT................................WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019.....$170,000.00
1048 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019......$121,000.00
2793 ATTWATER LOOP................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019.....$170,000.00
1265 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019......$121,000.00
2817 ATTWATER LOOP................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019......$171,000.00
1271 HAINES DR............................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019......$121,000.00
60 LAKE DAISY BLVD...................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/7/2019.....$182,000.00
1277 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019......$121,000.00
3145 WHISPERING TRAILS AVE...WINTER HAVEN..........10/4/2019..... $182,500.00
1283 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019......$121,000.00
221 CHAUCER LN.........................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019.....$193,000.00
6507 RAINTREE LN......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019..... $132,500.00
7354 BENT GRASS DR..................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/14/2019..... $201,200.00
696 AVENUE E.............................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019.....$150,000.00
591 TERRANOVA CIR...................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019....$205,000.00
619 TERRANOVA DR....................WINTER HAVEN..........10/8/2019.....$180,900.00
3824 OSPREY POINTE CIR...........WINTER HAVEN..........10/9/2019.... $207,000.00
306 AVENUE X.............................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019.....$183,900.00
2398 SALZBURG LOOP...............WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019......$211,600.00
1320 26TH ST...............................WINTER HAVEN..........10/3/2019.....$185,000.00
277 RUBY LAKE LN.......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/14/2019....$305,000.00
306 AVENUE X.............................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019.....$189,900.00
2555 PARTRIDGE DR....................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019.....$310,000.00
1217 HAINES DR............................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/7/2019.... $190,000.00
7306 BENT GRASS LOOP.............WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019.....$310,000.00
1247 HAINES DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 10/7/2019.....$192,000.00
1016 SAWGRASS DR.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/10/2019....$330,400.00
4887 SUMMERFIELD CIR.............WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019.....$195,000.00
4070 BEDFORD AVE....................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019.... $343,500.00
1640 TRESSEL CT.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/25/2019.....$208,100.00
4054 BEDFORD AVE....................WINTER HAVEN...........10/1/2019....$350,000.00
4057 GREAT EGRET DR...............WINTER HAVEN..........10/3/2019......$211,000.00
6104 PEBBLE BEACH BLVD..........WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019....$385,000.00
2292 ROSE BLVD..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/11/2019......$217,000.00
9800 LAKE RUBY DR...................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/23/2019....$583,000.00
5796 MARSH LANDING DR..........WINTER HAVEN........ 10/16/2019...... $217,700.00
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