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Hello! We’ve got a packed issue this month! The February issue is for a person, couple, group, or family looking for something fun to do in Polk County! Tara has put together 50 things to do not just on Valentine’s Day, but any day. Whether it’s your first date or your millionth date, there are so many things to do. Let us know where you go. Tag us on your FB and IG posts with #kindachill, and we might just share it in the next issue of Haven. This month is very special because we finally reveal who the secret poet has been for the past year. He has submitted a poem to me in secret, every month and I’ve hidden them somewhere different in the magazine. Find out who it is and the inspiration behind it later in this issue. We also talk with Eddie Jackson, a teacher and musician in Polk County. Find out what inspires him and how he tries to inspire his students every day. Our restaurant for the month is Lavender ‘n Lace in Lake Alfred. This tearoom has been serving up tea for 30 years. Owned and operated by the same family, we learn about what makes this restaurant so successful and their plans for the future. Thank you to the Winter Haven Public Library for the February book selections. If you’re looking for some romance in the pages of a book, they’ve got you covered.

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February is a very busy month for events. Check out our Top Ten lists and plan ahead, there’s so much to do! You can find me and my husband, Chris, at the Winter Haven Farmers Market every Saturday across from Grove Roots. We will be in the market info tent; stop by and say hello! Have a great month & I hope to see you around town. Amy Sexson Editor/Partner Haven & LKLD Magazine amy@destroyermedia.com

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CONTENTS

FROM THE EDITOR.......................................................9 LOCAL NEWS.................................................................12 TOP 10............................................................................... 14 BE MY VALENTINE.......................................................22 A TRYING POET...........................................................30 LAVENDER ‘N LACE TEAROOM.......................... 34

40..................................................................... COCKTAIL 42...................................... EDDIE ‘SMOKE’ JACKSON 46......................................................CHECK ME OUT ;) 48....................................................................CALENDAR 79...............................................................SOLD HOMES 87................................................................ #KINDACHILL

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FEBRUARY 2022 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 5 Publisher Chris Sexson chris@destroyermedia.com Ad Director Christine Campbell christine@destroyermedia.com Editor & Photographer Amy Sexson amy@destroyermedia.com Managing Editor & Writer Tara Crutchfield tara@destroyermedia.com Art & Production Manager Steven Maynard steven@destroyermedia.com Events Coordinator Angela Rosado angela@destroyermedia.com Account Representative Jessica Parker jessica@destroyermedia.com Graphic Designer Ella Sexson ella@destroyermedia.com Media Specialist Nate Schaller nate@destroyermedia.com Organizer of Destruction Nicole Nikdel nicole@destroyermedia.com HAVEN is published twelve times a year by Destroyer Media & Marketing. Haven distributes 16,100 copies a month with 8,600 mailed to homes and 7,500 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County.

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LOCAL NEWS

POLL WORKERS

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

NEW PRESIDENT

SCHOLARSHIPS

Polk County residents are invited to apply to become election workers during an informational meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd. “These are paid positions working at polling places on Election Day,” explained Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards. There are two meetings available and will be held at the following locations and times: 11 am, Feb. 2 at Lake Mirror Center, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland; 6 pm, Feb. 2 at Election Operations Center, 70 Florida Citrus Boulevard, Winter Haven. No reservation is required and voters who have served as election workers in Polk County in recent years are welcome but do not need to attend. For more information, contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at (863) 534-5888 or visit PolkElections.gov.

Ashley Brannon, a curriculum coach at Karen M. Siegel Academy, is the 2022 Polk County Teacher of the Year. Tiffany Berrien, a physical education paraeducator at Rochelle School of the Arts, is the district’s School-Related Employee of the Year. Brannon and Berrien will receive a cash prize generously donated by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Herff Jones, and Valley Bank. As Teacher of the Year, Brannon will also receive a car, courtesy of Lakeland Automall. Both winners will move on to compete for state titles. PCPS also recognized the district’s Principal of the Year, Amy Heiser-Meyers from Horizons Elementary; as well as the Assistant Principal of the Year, Tammy Ruhl from Floral Avenue Elementary.

BayCare Health System has named Kidada Hawkins as the next president of its Winter Haven and Winter Haven Women’s Hospitals, effective Feb. 21, 2022. A health care executive with experience in both the notfor-profit and for-profit health care sectors, Hawkins has spent the past three years as the Market Chief Operating Officer for two Tenet Healthcare hospitals in Alabama. Hawkins is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a Regent and former President of the FORUM, Alabama’s chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and holds master’s degrees in health services administration and business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards announced that the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) will award four $1,200 scholarships to Florida students in 2022. Applicants must be: registered to vote in the State of Florida, be a citizen of the United States, enrolled as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida, and majoring in political science/public or business administration or journalism/mass communications. Applicants must also possess at least a “C” average for the previous year, demonstrate financial need and be available for an interview in the county where they are registered to vote. Polk County residents may contact Lori Edwards at (863) 534-5888, or by email at info@polkelections.com. An application is also available at PolkElections.gov

NEW CHIEF

YEAR OF CELEBRATION

TEACHER RAISES

CITY COMMISSION

Winter Haven Public Safety and The City of Winter Haven is proud to announce the promotion of Fire Marshal Joseph “Sonny” Emery, Jr. to Chief of the Winter Haven Fire Department, effective January 10, 2022. Chief Emery started his career in the fire services with the City of Winter Haven in September of 1998. He was promoted to Firefighter III in 2007 and moved to Fire Inspector position in 2012. Chief Emery was selected as the Interim Fire Marshal in November 2016 and was appointed the position in August of 2017. Chief Emery has served as the Officer in Charge at the Fire Department since June of 2021. Chief Emery is dual certified holding Fire Standards as well as Police Standards.

By way of proclamation, the City of Winter Haven deemed 2022 to be the Year of Celebration in the Water Ski Capital of the World in 2022. Mark Jackson, Director of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing was in attendance to accept the proclamation. Water skiing was invented by Ralph Samuelson on July 2, 1922, when he was towed behind a boat while standing on two wooden boards. Winter Haven is the home of Cypress Gardens, where Dick Pope Sr. brought water skiing to the world. Winter Haven’s own Lake Silver will serve as the stage for the best water skiers in the world to compete during the 2022 International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation World Water Ski Show Tournament to be held October 21 through 23, 2022.

The Polk County School Board has unanimously approved the PCPS teacher salary and benefits agreement for 2021-22. The collective bargaining agreement between PCPS and the Polk Education Association teachers union was previously ratified by 96% of voting PEA members on Dec. 16. The union represents approximately 6,980 teachers. Using the state-funded Teacher Salary Increase Allocation, the minimum starting salary for PCPS teachers will increase to $45,487, up from $45,172 last year. The base salary for PCPS’ most experienced teachers will be $64,282, up from $64,072. Advanced degree supplements will increase during a two-year period: With the agreement now approved by the school board, salary schedule increases were to be paid to eligible employees on Jan. 31, 2022.

The Winter Haven City Commission completed its reorganization in January by electing Mayor Brad Dantzler to continue in his position, as well as electing Mayor Pro Team Nathaniel Birdsong to also continue in his role. Commissioner J.P. Powell was also sworn in during the meeting to begin his new term following the November elections. The Commission elected Mayor Bradley T. Dantzler to continue leading the commission. Congratulations to all involved!

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Trust your hips and knees to the leader in joint replacements. When you have your hip or knee replacement procedure at a BayCare hospital like Winter Haven Hospital, you’re trusting a leader in Tampa Bay and West Central Florida. No health system or hospital does more hip and knee replacements than BayCare. That level of experience means clinical excellence, which is why 98 percent of our hip and knee replacement patients are up and walking within 24 hours of surgery. For a physician referral: BayCareJointRepair.org or (844) 260-7155

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POLK TOP 10 SMOKE ON THE WATER

THE ART OF THE HIGHWAYMEN

TASTE OF WINTER HAVEN

Feb. 4, 5-10 pm, Feb. 5, 10 am - 10 pm at 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW in Winter Haven. This is an FBA sanctioned annual competition raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. With over 80 teams from across the country competing for cash and prizes. Please come hungry, as many of these Pro Teams will be selling their BBQ! The day’s entertainment includes acoustic performances representing Gospel, Bossa Nova, Blues, Jazz, Americana, Country, Folk, Blue Grass, Rock & Roll, and Southern Soul music. bgcpolk.org/SOTW2022

Polk Museum of Art from Feb. 12 through May 22. Starting in the 1950s, a group of twentysix African-American artists painted Florida’s landscapes. The Highwaymen discovered success in simplicity, producing more than 200,000 works, and achieving incredible widespread popularity in the process. Finally, Florida art that was once deemed lowbrow and rejected from museums and galleries but celebrated widely by eager consumers receives its moment in the sun. Polkmuseumofart.org

Feb. 17, 6 - 9 pm at Venue 650. Taste of Winter Haven is an evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying live music. You must be 21 or older to attend. Hosted by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. You will have the opportunity to try different menu items from over 15 restaurants and businesses and meet the people behind your favorite local spots. Purchase tickets in advance, Centralfloridatix.com

CHAIN OF LAKES EGGFEST

SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW

PEPPA PIG THEME PARK

LAKE WALES MARDI GRAS

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND

PLANTOPIA GARDEN FESTIVAL

Feb. 19, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm in downtown Winter Haven. Slow Roll is a FREE community gathering of bicycling, urban art, craft beer, a little bit of exercise, and an amazing ski show! Bring your bike and meet at The Bike Shop of Winter Haven, where you “slow roll” through downtown Winter Haven and stop mid-roll to take in the Cypress Gardens Ski Team show. At 5:00 prior to show end, slooowly roll back through town and end at Grove Roots for drinks and a bite to eat. (Food & drink purchased by you.) More info on FB @slowrollskishow.

Opening day Feb. 24! Step into the playful World of Peppa Pig for the ultimate day of adventure! Snort, giggle & play in a theme park, exclusively designed for “little piggies” with multiple interactive rides & attractions, themed play areas complete with “muddy puddles” water play and fun live shows! Meet Peppa and her family on your child’s best day ever as you make your first theme park memories together! Reserve tickets at peppapigthemepark.com/florida.

Feb. 25 & 26 in downtown Lake Wales. Mardi Gras starts on Friday with the annual 5k Glow Run and the Mardi Gras Festival from 6 - 11 pm on the shores of Lake Wailes with live music, children’s activities, local food & beverage vendors. The festival continues Saturday from 11 am -11 pm with more live music, food, and activities for the entire family. The parade starts at 3 pm in the Historic Downtown District of Lake Wales and winds its way down Central Ave to Lake Wailes Park. For more information visit www.lwmardigras.com.

Feb. 25 - Mar. 6 at Haines City Community Theatre. Produced by TheatreWorks Florida. This is a musical revue from the multiTony award-winning team of Kander & Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. From shows like Cabaret to Chicago, this nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “All That Jazz,” seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre! All shows are General Admission, with limited seating. Purchase tickets at centralfloridatix.com.

SWAN CITY IMPROV Every Thursday in February at 8 pm at the Laugh Out Lounge comedy club in downtown Winter Haven. What began in February of 2017 has quickly become a staple in Polk County. Join them for a hilarious night of improvisational comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Every moment is original, based on audience suggestions. Purchase tickets in advance at winterhavenlol.com.

Feb. 19, 10 am - 3 pm at 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW in Winter Haven. EGGHeads from all over the country are coming to show off their culinary talents on the Big Green Egg. Come on out for live music, delicious food, live demonstrations, and more, all for a great cause! All Proceeds go to these two organizations: Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven and Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. Purchase tickets at chainoflakeseggfest.com.

Feb. 26, 10 am - 2:30 pm at Hollis Garden. The event is free and there will be a number of vendors selling Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Aroids, Caudiciforms, Tropical Plants, Bamboo, Grasses, Exotic Fruit Trees, Native Plants, Succulents, Carnivorous Plants, Butterfly Attractants, Spices, Herbs and much more! Hollis Garden is a botanical display garden set in a neo-classical architectural environment complete with patterned flower beds, public art, and ornamental fountains. Hollis Garden is a formal garden, on a 1.2-acre site located within historic Lake Mirror Park in Lakeland.

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ORLANDO TOP 10 DRAGONS: HIDDEN TREASURES QUEST Throughout February at Leu Gardens. Join in the fun of a mythical journey through the 50acre botanical gardens to find the dragons’ hidden treasure. Each guest, a “seeker,” will receive a special map with information on finding artifacts and clues. Each clue will help guide the “seeker” to decipher the meaning and find the location of the hidden treasure, just beware of the dragons! Included with your daytime garden admission. Leugardens.org

HEROES & MONSTERS: JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT Feb. 12 - June 30 at the Orlando Museum of Art. Shown for the first time at the OMA, the 26 works were created in 1982 while the artist was living temporarily in Los Angeles, California. Basquiat first achieved fame in the late 1970s as a graffiti artist in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. During the early 1980s, his paintings were exhibited in galleries and museums internationally and today he is regarded as one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century. omart.org

TRAV’LIN: A 1930S HARLEM MUSICAL ROMANCE Through Feb. 19 at the Winter Park Playhouse. This funny, heartfelt musical looks at love during the 1930s Jazz Age. Three couples at different stages in life navigate past romantic games to finally embrace true love. The score rediscovers Harlem Renaissance composer J.C. Johnson whose songs were recorded by legends Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington. Winterparkplayhouse.org

PAWS IN THE PARK Feb. 12, 10 am at Lake Eola. Support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the region’s oldest and largest animal welfare agency. Paws in the Park festivities include a costume contest, doggie fun zone, photo stations, food trucks, a parade, and more! More than 5,200 homeless dogs and cats will turn to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando for caring, compassion, and hope this year. You must register in advance for the contests and fundraising opportunities at petallianceorlando.org.

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO MARDI GRAS

Through Feb. 21 at Epcot. Browse carefully curated collections from up-and-coming and established artists. Step into iconic artwork from around the world at unique art installations around the World Showcase including an homage to Frida Kahlo. Enjoy a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, where food imitates art. Live entertainment throughout. Reserve your day at the park online, in advance. disneyworld.disney.go.com

Feb. 5 - April 24. The parades and beads are back! The concerts are back with incredible performers including Khalid, Marshmello, Jason Derulo, and more. Catch beads thrown from actual Mardi Gras floats direct from New Orleans. Grab a taste of New Orleans with delicious food prepared authentically. Days and times of parades and performers vary, please visit universalorlando.com for schedule and cancellations.

ALTON BROWN LIVE: BEYOND THE EATS

CENTRAL FLORIDA CHILI COOKOFF

Feb. 12, 8 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. If he calls for volunteers… think twice. Brown has a knack for mixing together science, music, and food into two hours of pure entertainment. Brown says you’ll see things he’s never been allowed to do on TV. Purchase tickets in advance at drphillipscenter.org.

Feb. 19, 12 - 5 pm at 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. Help raise funds to support local students and teachers while sampling 60+ chilis provided by local restaurants and chefs of all varieties. Enjoy a bite from food trucks and dessert vendors while enjoying live music, adult and family-friendly refreshments as well as a Kids Zone play area. You can also take part in a blind draw doubles cornhole tournament. Purchase tickets at centralfloridachilicookoff.com.

HIGH TEA WITH THE KITTIES Feb. 6, 2-4 pm at the Orlando Cat Cafe. Choose from 2 different experiences – enjoy your tea in the Cat Play Room or choose to enjoy it in the Minch Coffeeshop and then visit with the kitties afterward. This is a relaxing 2-hour experience and includes soft music, purring cats (if you choose to dine in the Cat Play Room), and a selection of sweet and savory items, including your choice of scones, and several tea choices. Seating is limited due to COVID restrictions, reserve in advance. Orlandocatcafe.com

MLK CONCERT Feb. 27, 6 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center - Steinmetz Hall. The 7th Annual MLK Concert, presented by the Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, is produced and directed by Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Jeffery Redding, with Dr. Kelly Miller and Dr. Terrance Lane. Please bring non-perishable food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. Reservations required, please visit drphillipscenter.org.

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TAMPA TOP 10 DIGITAL CONCERTS With your free registration, you get access to all of The Florida Orchestra’s digital concerts and videos, available to stream on your favorite device. These free digital concerts rely on the support of viewers, please consider a donation of any amount if possible. Choose from Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Ragtime, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and more. Thefloridaorchestra.vhx.tv

THE PROM Feb. 15 - 20 at The Straz Center. Winner of the 2019 Drama Desk Award, “The Prom” is a new musical comedy about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and a love that unites them all. This is a musical comedy show full of happiness and love. The theater will be operating at full capacity for this show, masks are required indoors. Purchase tickets in advance. Strazcenter.org

BIG LEAGUE FUN Throughout February at the Glazer Children’s Museum. The Museum and the Tampa Bay Rays are teaming up! This traveling exhibit will have you and your kids exploring the fundamentals of baseball including pitching, batting, and scoring while emphasizing the science and math behind the game. Glazermuseum.org

RIDES BY THE RIVER CAR SHOW Feb. 19, 8 am - 11 am. Bring your favorite collector car, hot rod, import, or exotic to Armature Works! Hundreds of Tampa Bays’ greatest vehicles will be on display. This event is open to the public and fun for all ages. The Buddy Brew & Craving Donuts Trucks will be onsite so be sure to stop by for some coffee and donuts! More participation info at armatureworks.com.

GLADYS KNIGHT Feb. 6, 8 pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner Gladys Knight returns for one night only! Very few singers over the last 50 years have matched her artistry. Gladys has No. 1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performances. She is a seven-time GRAMMY® winner. rutheckerdhall.com

GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL Feb. 25 - 27 at Curtis Hixon Park. This music festival features musical acts from a wide variety of genres on several stages along with food available for purchase from the region’s top restaurants. Along with national recording acts, you can also check out Lakeland’s own Van Plating on Saturday and MrENC on Sunday. Purchase tickets in advance, VIP available. gasparillamusic.com

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BARK IN THE PARK Feb. 12, 11 am - 4 pm at Curtis Hixon Park. Join the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for the most popular pet and family-friendly festival & fundraiser in Tampa Bay! The 35th Annual Bark in the Park features music, food trucks, drinks, adoptable dogs, vendors, pet and family-friendly activities, and a one-mile walk along the Riverwalk. Humanesocietytampa.org

GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC Feb. 26 & 27 along Bayshore Boulevard. ARRRRGH you ready to run? This racing weekend offers a 5K, 8K, 15K, and Half Marathon. You can also sign up for adult or child stroller races or separate challenges which involve running multiple races during this 2-day event. You must register in advance for all races. rungasparilla.com

Feb. 14, 6 - 8 pm at Armature Works. Grab your Galentine and join the Roaming Petal to build your own beautiful bouquet. Sip some wine, have a few laughs, and enjoy a fun DIY night out! Stay for dinner at one of the many restaurants located inside Armature Works. Purchase tickets online at armatureworks.com.

BUFFALO SOLDIERS Feb. 26 at the Tampa Bay History Center. In 1866 the country entered the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War. Congress passed legislation to create six African-American Army units, coined Buffalo Soldiers by Native Americans. The 9th and 10th cavalry, and the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st infantry regiments comprised formerly enslaved men and Civil War veterans. Learn more during Living History Saturday from noon - 3 pm. tampabayhistorycenter.org

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UPCOMING SHOWS FEB. 3 DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE COMES TO LIFE FREE EVENT - Presentation brought to you by Florida Humanities Talks program. Starting at 5:30 pm.

FEB. 5 CANDLELIGHT AT THE RITZ Lakeland symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Chocolates. Immerse yourself in the artistry while enjoying an intimate setting. Starting at 7:30 pm.

FEB. 10 SOUL MUSIC & THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT FREE EVENT - Words, images and stirring music tell the story of the soul music that became the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement. Starting at 5:30 pm.

FEB. 11 DOOBIE BROTHERS EXPERIENCE There’s no one in the industry today that can recreate the sound and style of the world-famous Doobie Brothers like “What A Fool Believes” can. Starting at 7:00 pm.

FEB. 12 THE PROPOSAL $5 movie night! Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock and Betty White, OH MY! Starting at 7:00 pm.

FEB. 17 TO SIR, WITH LOVE $5 movie night! To Sir, with Love is a 1967 British drama film that deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. Starting at 7:00 pm.

FEB. 19 FOREVER JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL TRIBUTE “Forever Johnny Cash: The Musical Tribute” is an electrifying theater production featuring all of Johnny’s timeless hits delivered with high energy and a modern flare.

FEB. 24 LOVE AND BASKETBALL $5 movie night - Join us to watch Love and Basketball on our big screen! Starting at 7:00pm.

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Hi there, love birds. Valentine’s Day is upon us, bringing with it the pressure to find a swoon-worthy date idea. Flip through the pages that follow for 50 dates to sweep your partner off their feet. Some are fun and adventurous, others are relaxing or romantic – there’s a little something for everyone. If you don’t have a Valentine this year, no worries! Take advantage of these outings for a little ‘me time.’ Hold onto this issue long after those tiny candy hearts leave store shelves for neat activities to try year-round. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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DRIVE-IN Silver Moon Drive-In has been an under-the-stars silver screen date night destination for over seventy years. Grab a Coke, candy, and some popcorn and settle in the front seat for your flick. I write it every time I mention Silver Moon, and you can’t stop me now… “Sandy, you just can’t walk out of a drive-in!”

PADDLEBOARD For a date idea that’s sure to make a splash, take a paddleboard adventure on The Chain of Lakes! Paddleboard Winter Haven has certified instructors to get you comfortable on the water, no matter your skill level. They offer beginner tours, private paddleboard parties, corporate “board” meetings, yoga on the water, and Paddlefit workouts.

BOK TOWER GARDENS

SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW

MARKET MEET-UP

Bring your babe or your buds to The Bike Shop of Winter Haven for the quarterly Slow Roll & Ski Show. This “slow roll” begins at The Bike Shop and rolls through downtown Winter Haven with other cyclists. The group takes a go-with-theflow pace through town, stopping at Lake Silver to watch the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team. They finish with a peddle over to Grove Roots Brewing Co. for a fresh pint.

There is always something cool going on around the community. You’ll have a good time sipping and socializing your way through First Friday in Lakeland and the many Main Street and Chamber of Commerce events in each city. Enjoy crave-worthy food and drinks, and shop for gifts by a curated lineup of local makers at the Grove Roots Moonlight Market, Lake Wales Third Thursday Market, The Punk Rock Flea, Bandit Market, or Buena Market. Check out their social media pages for information on the time and place of the next event so you can mark your calendar!

Explore the blooming flowers and foliage at Bok Tower Gardens. Pack a picnic or grab lunch at the Blue Palmetto Cafe. Visit their website to plan your visit and learn more about Bok Tower, the surrounding gardens, Pinewood Estate, Hammock Hollow, and the natural trails. They even offer itinerary ideas depending on how much time you plan to spend in the gardens. March marks the beginning of Bok Tower Gardens co-production with the Lake Wales Arts Council with a series called Concerts Under the Stars. Four concerts will take place on the Oval Lawn adjacent to the Visitor Center. Attend one or purchase a series pass. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop for a memento before you leave!

IT’S SHOWTIME

AN AX-CITING DATE

ADMIRE ART

Lakeland’s Polk Theatre is ‘Where historic meets cutting edge.’ Visit their website for a list of events, including Virtual Cinema. Later this month, catch the immersive, multi-media laser and light show featuring the Original Master Recordings of Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular.

Want to look sharp for your partner? Take them for ales and ax-throwing at AX-Caliber Axe Venue & Coffee House in Lakeland. AX-Caliber is Polk County’s first ax venue and coffee house, boasting food, beer & wine, locally-roasted Caliber Coffee, 14 lanes for ax throwing, pool tables, games, and big-screen TVs. Connect over coffee and give boring dates the ax!

An affordable way to admire the arts, Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College offers free admission to its many rich and engaging exhibitions. After you’ve taken in the sights, snap a picture to commemorate your date in front of the Polk Museum of Art’s Living Wall in the outdoor sculpture courtyard. If you really want to flex and support the arts, purchase a membership to the museum.

GARDEN GETAWAY Stop and smell the roses (and many other flowers) at Hollis Garden, located in the historic Lake Mirror Park. This Lakeland landmark is a 1.2-acre formal botanical garden with over 10,000 flowers, ornamental shrubs, and native trees. A stroll through the garden’s Neoclassical architecture, public art, fountains, and patterned flower beds is sure to provide a dreamy backdrop for your date. Pack a picnic!

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RECORD-BREAKING Well, hopefully not so much record-breaking as record-collecting. Flip through the vinyls together at Jesse Carl Vinyl or The Wax & The Needle. You can learn a lot about someone by their taste (or lack thereof) in music. Who knows, maybe you’ll make sweet music together.

BREWERY ‘HOP’PING Polk County is home to some unBEERlievable craft breweries and taprooms. Drink in the comfy community feel at Grove Roots Brewing Co., take in the lake views and live music at Swan Brewing, the industrial vibe at The Florida Brewery’s Beer Garden, the newspaper turned tasting room at Front Page Brewing Co. in Bartow, and Lakeland’s newest addition of ‘outspoken ales,’ Dissent Craft Brewing. If you’re on your date thinking, “I’d tap that,” check out what’s on tap at Craft + Kitchen and Brew Hub. Most of these establishments regularly host food trucks, have food offerings, or are within walking distance of some tasty dining destinations. Whatever you do, don’t drink and drive because that is NOT sexy.

February marks the start of 2022 Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers. Catch the Tigers play the Nationals, Braves, Pirates, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Phillies, Rays, Yankees, Orioles, and Twins. Purchase tickets in advance, packages available. All games played at the Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland.

“U-PICK” ME! Here’s an active date that you’ll enjoy berry much. U-pick farms abound in this agricultural area of the state. Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm is a fan-fave, voted Best U-Pick Farm in the 2021 Best of Haven Awards. The blueberry season typically runs from the first Wednesday of April through mid-May. The family farm has over 30,000 blueberry plants across 15 acres. Winning the same category in the 2021 Best of LKLD Awards is Shady Oak Farm, with their 26,000 blueberry plants from which to pick. The family-owned and operated farm, in business for over 16 years, boasts five varieties of blueberries. Don’t skip out on a trip to Ridge Island Groves and Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farms too!

LUV U A LATTE

WHEELIE FUN

A ‘RITZ’Y NIGHT

If you’re a pair of adrenaline junkies, load up your ATVs and take to the 15 trails ranging from novice to advanced twisting through this 200-acre tract of land owned and managed by Polk County. The Bone Valley ATV Park offers open play areas, practice areas, a hill climb for dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and sideby-sides. Bone Valley even has restrooms and picnic areas so that you can make a day of it!

The historic Ritz Theatre has been Winter Haven’s “Downtown Stage” since 1925. A former silent movie and vaudeville venue, today The Ritz regularly hosts movie nights, Classics & Cocktails (classic films paired with craft cocktails), and a lineup of live shows.

GAME NIGHT If sports is a shared passion, snag some tickets for you and a date to one of the upcoming Lakeland Magic or Florida Tropics SC games at the RP Funding Center. The 2021-22 season is heating up! This month at the RP Funding Center the Lakeland Magic take on the Motor City Cruise, Wisconsin Herd, Greensboro Swarm, and Fort Wayne Mad Ants. On March 13 the Florida Tropics SC will go head to head with the Tacoma Stars, and they’ll take on the Baltimore Blast March 20. Visit their website for a full season schedule or to purchase tickets.

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PLAYING THE FIELD

Meet up for a cup of coffee at one of our many locally-owned coffee houses around the county. Black & Brew, Concord Coffee, Hillcrest Coffee, and Mitchell’s Coffee House are a few of our Lakeland favorites. A few east-side cafes that your date is sure to like a latte are Richard’s Fine Coffees, N+1 Coffee, Honeycomb, and Haven Coffee Roasters.

UNDER THE STARS

BIKE BUDDIES

Have a moonlit meal at a local restaurant. Each eatery offers something different from a communal vibe and downtown sidewalk dining to a twinkly lightlined courtyard or upscale patio. A few Winter Haven favorites for outdoor dining (according to our 2021 Best of Haven voters) are Tempo 1930 and Nutwood. In Lakeland, make reservations for Patio850 or Red Door Lakeland.

SWEETHEART SKATE Be a kid again! Skate World in Lakeland offers all the neon, music, pizza, and roller skating good times you could ask for. For a chillier pastime, go for a public skate at the Lakeland Ice Arena. P.S. Falling on your butt is embarrassing, inevitable, and great for date sympathy points. If you have your own skates, try out one of the paved lake trails like Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland or Lake Howard in Winter Haven (there’s even a skate park off Lake Silver if you’re feeling brave).

WHAT A POSER To say this is a fun date idea isn’t a stretch. Strike a pose at Inside Out Yoga in Winter Haven or try some cat-cow action at The Balance Culture or Yoga Pointe in Lakeland. There are quite a few yoga studios around, so your options are flexible.

Talk and take in the sights on a bike cruise down the Van Fleet Trail. The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is a 29.2 mile, 8-foot wide path that will take you through pine flatwoods, cattle ranches, former citrus lands, swamps, and bottomland forest. A few more trails to hit include Circle B Bar Reserve and the TECO Auburndale Trail. Bonnet Springs Park is slated to open later this year, offering even more outdoor date options.

SWEET GESTURE

MS. TO YOUR PAC-MAN

For a nostalgic sugar rush of citrus candies, jellies, jams, and marmalades, visit Davidson of Dundee, where you can watch them make the candy! Webb’s Candy Shop in Davenport is renowned for its citrus candy and goat’s milk fudge. Our favorite cosmic candy store is Confection in downtown Winter Haven – complete with a giant robot, imported candies, and craft chocolates. Rocket Fizz in Lakeland has an out-ofthis-world sweets selection too.

It’s all fun and games until someone beats you at air hockey. Have a few drinks and some friendly competition at Lakeland barcades Rec Room and Galaxy Bar. Playing Kung Fu Master is just better with a few Ferris Mule-er’s in you. Galaxy Bar is an 80’s & 90’s retro arcade bar with classic games and retro-themed cocktails. Rec Room also offers a mix of old, new, and activity games made better with adult beverages.

THRIFT YOUR HEART OUT

PUPPY LOVE

Make a day of thrifting with your Valentine. Pick out a gift for each other or enjoy your time perusing the second-hand selection at a local thrift store. You never know what funky, fun, or functional items you’ll find! Stop in a local Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Habitat ReStore for some treasures. Also, check out Saint Matthews Thrift Shop, St. John’s Thrift Store for Missions in Winter Haven, Peace River Center Thrift Shoppe in Lakeland, and Top Buttons in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Bartow.

If you’re a pet owner, have a doggy date with your Valentine. Many local restaurants have outdoor areas where they allow pets. Or, you could go for a walk or to a dog park. Animals can sense evil, so you’ll know if you have a keeper or not. I’m only partially kidding.

JAM OUT Cheer on musicians who regularly perform at local coffee shops, breweries, bars, restaurants, and event venues (I’m looking at you, Dan Pepin). The Derry Down in Winter Haven and Union Hall in Lakeland host a lineup of talent from around the country and gifted local musicians.

TAKE A CHILL PILL Relax and unwind with a couples massage (you don’t just deserve it, you knead it), skincare treatments, or mani-pedis. Voters in the 2021 Best of Haven awards raved about Spa Haven. This respite offers nail, facial, and skincare services for men and women. Bella Visage Medical & Aesthetic Rejuvenation took the top spa spot in the 2021 Best of LKLD awards. This Swan City spa offers services from health and wellness, body contouring, medical rejuvenation, and laser tattoo removal, to laser hair removal, feminine health, aesthetician services, and massage therapy.

MARKET MEET CUTE The Winter Haven Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8 am to 11 am June through August, and 9 am to 1 pm September through May, rain or shine in the BB&T Bank lot across from Grove Roots. Bring the pups and make it a double date! This market has live music, unique, high-quality ‘ready to eat’ food, local farmers and producers, and tables to eat at and socialize. On the other side of the county check out the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market open 11 months out of the year and closed in August. The LDFCM hosts local artisans and growers, offering fresh produce, plants, and locally made handcrafted items.

A SOLID FOUNDATION What better way to build your love than with an architecture tour? Take the Leedy Lifetime Works tour, a self-guided tour best done by car, to admire Leedy’s work from downtown Winter Haven into the neighboring residential areas. Pick up a self-guided tour map from the Tourism and Education Center at Florida Southern College and wander amongst the marks that Frank Lloyd Wright left on the college.

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS You know that ticklish butterflies-inyour-stomach feeling you get when you’re around someone you like? Skydiving is kind of like that but with an element of danger and a weight limit. Jump Florida Skydiving in Lake Wales offers jumps for newbies and experienced skydivers. Adrenaline junkies can make their first tandem jump from 11,000 feet up to 18,000 feet. Jump Florida Skydiving can even capture your dive on video and photos as you fall head over heels at 120 miles per hour.

ORANGE YOU GLAD Ridge Island Groves, a family-owned and operated business, offers grove tours at their Haines City location. Breathe in the sweet citrus perfume of a blooming grove and pick an orange right from the tree. Take the experience home with some of Ridge Island Groves’ marmalades, honey, jelly, and freshly squeezed orange, tangerine, and grapefruit juices.

GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES The Auburndale Rotary Butterfly Garden features over 30 different types of Florida-Friendly plants (native and non-native). According to their website, “The plant selection has been designed to attract a wide range of Central Florida butterfly species to feed on the nectar of our flowering plants. There are also several species of flora that serve as host plants to particular butterflies. For example, Milkweed is the exclusive breeding ground for the popular Monarch Butterfly. Similarly, the Florida State Butterfly, the Zebra Longwing, uses Passion Flower to lay its eggs.”

WEEKEND GETAWAY Though we love all things local, it’s fun to get away from time to time. Polk County is central to some of the best vacation spots in the world. Rent a beach house for the weekend and work on your tan. Take a ghost or history tour in St. Augustine. Kayak through a natural spring in North Florida or pitch a tent for some primitive camping in the Everglades. Refer back to our “Florida’s Wacky, Strange, and Curious” list from August 2021 for some weirder trip ideas or “The Great One Tank Trip” from July 2020 for destinations you can get to on a tank of gas. Both of these articles can be found by searching them by name on our website, havenmagazines.com.

OLD FASHIONED Clink your glasses and connect over cocktails at a local craft cocktail bar. Revival is a personal favorite with a private study/ speakeasy vibe and excellent cocktails to match. One of Revival’s tiki drinks, spritzes, classics, seasonal offerings, or old fashioned selection are sure to leave you in good ‘spirits.’ The Social Cocktail Lounge in Winter Haven shares a similar speakeasy, piano bar vibe, boasting classic and craft cocktails. Cheers dears!

A NEW CHAPTER

FOODIE VENTURE

For a page-turning date, go book shopping! Many local thrift and vintage stores have a section for used books. You’ll also want to book it over to Friends of the Winter Haven Public Library, Inklings Book Shoppe, The Unbound Bookery, Bookends, The Book Shelter, and Pressed Books & Coffee. Be sure to follow Little Bus Books (@littlebusbooks) on Facebook to see where this mobile book shop will be parked next. If you’re a pair of comic book nerds, have no fear! You won’t have any ‘issues’ finding what you’re looking for at Coliseum of Comics Lakeland, Main Street Comics & Memorabilia in Bartow, Intergalactic Plastic, Doombrowski Games & Comics, or Johnny B’s Cards, Comics & Sports.

Try out the options at Lakeland’s modern food hall, The Joinery. Bite into a sushi burrito from Ato, a Neapolitan wood-fired pizza from Ava, or a Mediterranean-inspired bowl from Plenty. We know you’ll be raving about the ramen and Japanese street snacks from Sabu and the killer burgers from Super Duper Spot. Cheers with a craft beer or cocktail from The Bar. Collect your goodies and have a seat on the front patio overlooking Lake Mirror. Don’t forget to pick up a ‘funky, fresh bloom’ from Bloom Shakalaka on the way out!

VOLUNTEER TOGETHER See what volunteer opportunities are available at a local nonprofit or charity. Have a good time while helping out someone in need. Whether you’re passionate about helping animals, homeless folks, the food insecure, those struggling with mental or physical health, or the elderly – there is an organization in Polk County dedicated to that. The Humane Society, SPCA Florida, VISTE, American Cancer Society, kidsPACK, Heart for Winter Haven, Gospel Inc., Talbot House Ministries, and Women’s Resource Center are only a few of the fantastic organizations you and a loved one could dedicate time to.

MURAL WALK

BOGEY DOWN

Stunning murals, sculptures, fountains, and gardens abound in our community. Create a map with all the public pieces you’d like to see and set off for a day of art appreciation. A few ideas to start your list are Hollis Gardens, downtown Winter Haven, public art in Munn Park, the Lemon Street Promenade, S Florida Ave businesses in Dixieland, and the Gillian Fazio mural in Lake Wales (or her many other murals around the county).

If you’re looking for a fun, lowpressure date, putt around one of Polk County’s beautiful golf courses. Enjoy a bit of luxury at Streamsong Golf Resort, practice your drive at Dundee Road Golf Range, play a few holes (or fore) at Cypresswood Golf and Country Club or the Cleveland Heights Golf Course. Loser buys dinner!

WONDER HOUSE If you share a passion for oddities, plan a trip to the Wonder House in Bartow. Though it is a private residence, the Wonder House is open for historical tours on a limited basis. The house’s magic comes from its builder, eccentric inventor Conrad Schuck, who built it without blueprints and sprinkled in many of his inventions (like air conditioning in the 1920s). The four-story house has two stories underground with other notable features like a moat with two bridges and a vast concrete pergola on the third floor. Inquire about historical tours to learn more about the Wonder House’s intriguing history and features.

FOOD IS LOVE Attend a hands-on cooking class or Wine & Dine Demonstration at Publix Aprons Cooking School. They offer an entire series of classes dedicated to Couples Cooking. This month you and your sweetheart could learn French cuisine or get tips for a ‘Romantic Night In.’ Check out their website for a calendar of classes!

GET YOUR FEET WET Rent a pontoon boat, jetski, or CraigCat at Winter Haven WaterSports and get access to the entire Chain of Lakes as your personal waterpark! Elite Cable Park in Auburndale also offers a wet and wild experience with its fullsized cable system. Elite is equipped for all skill levels to have a splashy time wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakeskating, or kneeboarding.

PINKIES UP This is the perfect excuse to dress up and try on a British accent. Have a spot of tea and a tray of dainty treats at Amazing Grace Tea House, Lavender n' Lace Tearoom and Restaurant, or Sweet Magnolias Tea Bistro.

A BRUNCH BUZZ

HAVE A LAKE DAY

LAUGH A LITTLE

Take your date (or yourself) for brunch and mimosas. How about a chorizo tostada and lemon ricotta pancakes from Nutwood? Cob & Pen has killer brunch options as well with dishes like shrimp and grits, jumbo french toast, and a BYO (build your own) Bloody Mary. Get to know one another while getting a little day drunk.

Boat, swim, fish, take a seaplane ride, enjoy a water ski show – take advantage of the hundreds of freshwater lakes dotting the county. Take a leisurely walk around the 3-mile Lake Hollingsworth Trail or visit the swans at Lake Mirror. The Lake Howard Boat Dock is an ideal location to watch the sunset – or you could watch it set over Lake Shipp from your table at Harborside sharing a few beachy cocktails with dinner.

Catch a case of the giggles at Swan City Improv or Laugh Out Lounge. But be careful – it’s contagious! Laugh Out Lounge in Winter Haven hosts open mic nights, improv and specialty acts, and nationally touring comedians. You can get extra silly with a show or a class with Lakeland’s Swan City Improv. They perform all over Polk County.

TAKE A HIKE, BABE

SILLY SHOPPING

BE A TOURIST

Get some exercise while taking in the Florida sun and fresh air at Circle B Bar Reserve. A popular place for nature and wildlife photographers, Circle B has an array of plant and animal life to admire on your trek through this 1,267-acre reserve. Watch out for gators!

Set a gift budget along with a creative or funny rule. For example, it must be yellow, spin, or fit in the palm of your hand. Separate and take to the streets downtown (because shopping local is the only way to go, of course), and meet up to see what silly or thoughtful gift your partner came up with.

Visit LEGOLAND, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, or one of Central Florida’s water parks. The theme park capital of the world is right in our backyard, after all. Ride some roller coasters, eat some turkey legs, drive slow in the fast lane, wear a fanny pack, and apply a visible sheen of sunscreen – it’ll be a good time!

TAKE A PIC Give your date a peck, put on your best duck lips, or smile for the camera to remember all the fun you had. Post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #kindachill or #lkldhaven and tell us which one of these dates you tried out. You might end up in the next issue of Haven or LKLD Magazine. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson

The Lost Words of a Trying Poet My editor sat in a bar across from a new friend a year ago. When she asked about his hobbies, he rattled off a few and added, “...and I write poetry.” That comment sparked a ‘secret poet’ monthly feature in the magazine. Each month since, this private poet has submitted work to be published in the magazine. We’ve heard guesses that this poet was someone on our staff, a local business owner, or a community leader. Haven Magazine’s secret poet, who goes by The Lost Words of a Trying Poet on Instagram, is none other than Austin Tharp.

“You wanted me to wear a bow-tie, and I said, ‘I don’t know…,’” Tharp laughed. “I guess it’s not my style to be ‘out there.’ I write for fun. Every now and then – it’s very rare – I write one for someone, like a friend.” Tharp discussed fellow poet and the beautiful mind behind Orange Blossom Poems (and regular poet in our LKLD Magazine), Dr. Diana Álvarez-Hughes, saying, “I don’t know if I could do what she does because she does a very good job, right there on the spot.” Tharp lauded her ability to see the joy or pain in others’ lives and commit it to paper.

Tharp was born and raised in Winter Haven. The 25-year-old is a financial advisor, co-owner, and Vice President at Aventail Wealth Management. When he isn’t working, the VP likes to travel, read, cook, do CrossFit… and write poetry.

HOPELESS ROMANTIC

A TRYING POET

So, how does the Trying Poet get inspired? “Alcohol,” he laughed. “A lot of it is [written] under the influence.”

“Someone gave me my first poetry book two years ago,” Tharp said. The book was Charles Bukowski’s “Love is a Dog from Hell.” He’s since read about six of Bukowski’s poetry collections. “I like his writing because he really does put it all out there on paper. He doesn’t hold back. He says what he has to say. He says what needs to be said. The world isn’t all sunshine and roses, and he addresses that. I try to stay in line with realism when I write because I feel like being real with yourself can be the most beautiful thing in the world.”

Jokes aside, many of his ideas come to him as he lays in bed. “Something will hit me, and you can’t turn it off. You have to put it on paper, or you’ll forget it,” he said. Tharp keeps notes in his phone and a big red notebook full of poetry.

Inspired, Tharp began writing poetry about a year and a half ago.

“At my age, there is a lot of pressure on you. ‘Are you dating anyone yet? When are you going to get married? How are you single? Do you want a family?’ I hear it constantly. I feel like I use some of my writing as an outlet for some of that stuff,” he said.

As a single guy and self-described ‘hopeless romantic,’ Tharp writes from his experiences. His themes cover “the ups and downs of the dating world [and] the journey of finding your forever person.”

After the conversation with Haven’s editor, Amy Sexson, he decided to create a social media platform for his writings. The name of his Instagram account and what he signs his Haven poems with, The Lost Words of a Trying Poet, is an ode to his year-long anonymity. “These poems I write just come from a nobody, a starving poet, a poet that is just starting. And these are my lost words, the lost words of the nobody poet, the words that I would never have thought to be put out there in public,” he said.

Love isn’t the Trying Poet’s only muse. “Some of it represents just everyday life – how hard it can be on you even if you are the strongest one in the room. It doesn’t matter who you are – even kings have bad days. Some of the poems help remind me to stand tall no matter what. We honestly live in a world that tries to bring you down every day. It can be a close friend, your job, or even a stranger. But in the end, I tell myself to ‘stand up, smile, and don’t stop.’”

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Of all the poems he’s written, Tharp cited “Behind Every Smile” as one of his darlings:

He revealed that this poem “hides a secret battle. […] It talks about the constant battles people face every day. The battles you can’t see. But in that poem, I explain that after every battle leaves a scar behind, a scar that reminds you that you’ve faced a lot in life, but in the end, you will get through it and become stronger after every fight.”

It breaks you The fights The battles Little by little Piece by piece The brick starts to crumble The glass starts to crack And that’s okay Let it take you But not completely Hold on to what you can There will always be a give and a take For after the battles The fights When the dust settles You will survive You will see another day After the scars heal A part of you will make it But of which part? For that is for you to figure out We are not created to quit or give up It’s an instinct We all have it Near the end of every battle you may face You will feel the thing that keeps you going It’s that instinct It will keep you alive for many struggles For we all face many battles and challenges every day There is something that makes us all one and the same And it’s the intuition to survive To keep going To push past the cruelness that this world may produce I wish I could help you with your battles But I have my own May not be as big as yours But we will push through We all must For there are better days to come and to see Sunrises to catch And new air to breathe

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‘ONE TRUE SENTENCE’ AND 100 POEMS Though he didn’t show anyone when he first started writing, Tharp’s end goal was to pen a poetry book. He’s been working on this project over the last year. “I’ll have two poems on my phone, three in my book, and I have to transfer them all onto this one long Word [document] that I have,” he said. When we spoke, Tharp was at 65 poems and counting with a goal of 100. “I already have an idea of how it’s going to look. I think I have a title in mind,” he said, adding that he hopes to selfpublish in the next few months. “I’m not making millions from it. It’s one thing I want to do for myself because I said I was going to do it.” To other shy poets just starting to dip their toes in the water, or put pen to paper rather, Tharp encouraged, “Write, write, and write some more.” He also suggested being selective with whom you choose to share your writing. “Not everyone will understand it and automatically shoot down every poem you tell them. I recommend an open-minded person. Or maybe a stranger at a bar. One motto that I follow is from the great Hemingway himself, ‘All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.’ That has really helped me. After that sentence, the rest will follow.” The Lost Words of a Trying Poet IG @thetrying_poet

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Lavender‘n Lace Tearoom & Restaurant Florals, frills, and a quiet elegance permeate the atmosphere at Lavender ‘n Lace Tearoom & Restaurant in Lake Alfred. The family-owned tearoom is a whimsical world all its own. An ancient oak with twisted, wide-reaching limbs shades the side lawn. The outdoor garden blooms with flowers of every color and variety and a shimmering koi pond by which to reflect.

Tabina’s father, Hafeez, was a nautical captain in the merchant marines. He and his wife, Sehar, sailed the world, living in places like London and Djibouti before immigrating to the United States and settling in Polk County in 1989. According to Tabina, the family started from scratch in Lake Alfred. “My mother joined a partnership with a lady that owned the original Lavender ’n Lace at another location,” she said. When that location burned down, the Bajwa’s kept the name and restored the current space, a 1915 folk Victorian home, into a proper tearoom. One of the oldest buildings in Lake Alfred, the home previously belonged to a packing house owner, then a dance teacher, and became a funeral home before its tearoom transformation.

The brick-lined courtyard furnished with bistro tables is a paradisal place to listen to the garden’s wind chimes and enjoy a dish from their curated menu. Each room in the historic former residence is themed. Perhaps the most requested table is in the corner of the solarium, with sunlight pouring in through the wall of windows that overlook the lawn and white picket fence.

“Our family has always had a deep appreciation for the arts and rich cultural imports of world cuisine. [...] Like [Anthony] Bourdain says, ‘Food is everything we are. It’s inseparable from our personal history.’ The tearoom, more specifically, is an instinctive mix of my family’s petitioning for a better life and their love for creation. And hospitality and food service have been our way of demonstrating that while cherishing community and delivering honesty in a peaceful and idyllic setting,” said Tabina.

A LIFESTYLE DESTINATION We spoke with Tabina Bajwa, daughter of Lavender ‘n Lace owners Sehar and Hafeez Bajwa. You could say Tabina’s unofficial title is ‘wearer of many hats.’ She has a deep appreciation for what her parents have created and is joining them to put her touch on the tearoom.

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Born and raised in Polk County, Tabina went on to study neuroscience and history at Columbia University in New York, then spent time at Parsons School of Design. She spent a decade traveling before returning to her Lake Alfred home. “To come back has been a great opportunity for me to bring my personal vision and seeker’s joy into promoting the development of our family business and tearoom brand.”

A DREAM THAT BECAME REAL

Described as a “lifestyle destination,” the tearoom offers a relaxed-pace meal and tea service, a specialty gift shop, and a garden to explore. House florist Teresa Burr creates centerpieces, wreaths, and floral displays throughout the tearoom. She’s fashioned a world of flowers dripping from teacup chandeliers and women dressed in greenery gowns. The gift shop supports artisanal craftsmen, jewelers, florists, and unique designers and makers, with a varied and everchanging selection of loose-leaf teas, teacups and teapots, home goods, cards, jewelry, cookbooks, children’s toys, and more.

“It’s mostly a dream that became real and inspires dreamers daily, versus selling someone a dream. At the heart of it all is the Rumi quote, ‘Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.’ My mother has a gentle approach and ability for drawing out beauty in the simplest of things. Her natural style, elegance, and attention to detail were at the heart of the tearoom’s transformation, evolving over the years into the strong ethos maintained today. Love is still at the root of all her hard work.”

“I don’t want to be self-aggrandizing and say it’s a slice of heaven or Polk County’s best-kept secret. But I do believe running a family-style business where deep love and honesty is the artistic imperative sets this place apart from the banality of it being our day job,” said Tabina.

Manager and baker Cecily Arbuthnot said, “It’s unlike anywhere I’ve ever been. The staff is very connected.” The tearoom team considers each other family. They often have dinner together after hours, celebrate birthdays, and go on outings together. Many Lavender ‘n Lace staff have been with the restaurant for nearly 30 years, like chief/head of operations Ricker and Carleen, the in-house coordinator.

cream cheese frosting. Tying for top dessert spot with the Hummingbird Cake is a recipe written entirely by Arbuthnot, the Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. “It’s a three-layer cake. The top and the bottom layer are lemon chiffon, and the middle is a whole blueberry cheesecake, and it’s got cream cheese frosting. That’s my favorite one to make,” she said. In addition to the scones, chocolate cakes, and tortes regularly on the menu, Cecily makes seasonal treats too. For Valentine’s Day, she whips up truffles and cookies to sell on the shelves.

YOU HAD ME AT LEMON CHIFFON

Where a typical tearoom might offer tastes in miniature, with small bites and dainty treats, Lavender ‘n Lace has a full menu with substantive comfort and cross-cultural offerings. “Our menu is inspired by southern nouvelle cuisine and backstreet culinary influences from the Mediterranean and Caribbean,” said Tabina. Each item is prepared in-house using fresh ingredients. “Our chefs

Cecily Arbuthnot grew up visiting the tearoom. “I’ve been baking since I was very small with my grandmother,” she said. The baker drives from Orlando at 4 am each day to prepare their desserts, including 11 from-scratch cakes. A guest favorite is the Hummingbird Cake, a spice cake with pineapple, banana, and pecans dressed with layers of

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and hospitality team at Lavender ’n Lace push beyond the conceptualization of a traditional tearoom — surprising guests with sheer dedication and creativity. We are constantly reinventing and reimagining the guest experience here,” said Tabina.

our menu, just between texture and ingredients alone,” she said. “Our family and core staff have been cultivating this space for 30 years, so our livelihood is pretty much an expression of self. Drawing upon travels and diasporic experiences within an English garden setting, it’s a testament to community and the trade of artists and visionaries,” said Tabina Bajwa.

For the full Lavender ‘n Lace experience, Tabina recommends starting with a soup, like their signature cream of asparagus. Tea is a must, and Tabina suggests an iced Bella Coola or hot creamy earl gray. The tea is served in a teapot with a strainer atop the cup and dish to rest it on. “You’ll notice a difference with loose leaf tea. It’s much fresher,” said Arbuthnot. Their tea list is extensive, with black teas, herbal teas, green teas, and more.

Lavender ‘n Lace Tearoom & Restaurant 430 N Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred (863) 956-3998 www.lavenderandlacetearoom.com FB @lavendernlacetearoom IG @lavendernlacefl

For lunch, Tabina suggests the curry or pan-seared salmon in a lemon caper sauce served with basmati rice and finishing with a slice of hummingbird cake or a chocolate ganache torte for dessert. “There’s a lot of versatility with

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Eddie‘Smoke’Jackson Fourth-grade teacher and Fire Light Reggae frontman Eddie ‘Smoke’ Jackson uses music to make a positive change in his classroom and community. The drummer and vocalist grew up in New Haven, Connecticut. In 2003 he and his wife Jaime decided they needed a change. He told his boss at the Guitar Center that he and his wife would travel down the east coast, and he’d transfer jobs wherever they landed. They stayed with family in Winter Haven towards the end of their trip. “We liked the area. We realized that it was a place we could affect some change. We saw some bits of progress popping up and thought, ‘We can be a part of this and help push it forward,’” said Jackson.

journalism. “But it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I wanted to be involved in music,” he said. Hartup connected him with a personal friend of hers, a drum instructor who waived lesson fees for the promising young musician. Hartup’s husband was a professional musician, giving Jackson marimba lessons so he could ace his melodic instrument auditions. Though he didn’t end up going to school for percussion, Jackson said, “She was right there supporting me, no matter what I wanted to do.” Jackson and his high school drama club teacher remain friends. Mrs. Hartup even attended his wedding. Her influence reached beyond his time as a student and into his work as a teacher himself. “She let me know teachers have to connect, and they shouldn’t be afraid to do it. So, I try to make those kinds of connections with my kids as often as possible.”

He and Jaime have lived here for 18 years and have two daughters, Juliana, 16, and Jalah, 15. Jackson is a fourth-grade math and science teacher at Sikes Elementary School. Jaime, a jewelry and fiber artist, owns a local business called Jaime Jay Handmade.

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Following high school, Jackson attended the Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he studied studio engineering. After his studies, Jackson’s love of reggae transferred into a ska band. “We had a nine-piece group, full horn section, enthusiastic kids jumping around stage in these crazy shows at the local punk rock clubs,” he said. Using his studio engineering background, at just 19-years-old Jackson recorded, engineered, and produced his band’s album.

Music has been central to Jackson’s life. The soundtrack to his childhood was plentiful with Jamaican reggae music from the likes of Bob Marley and Barrington Levy. As a teen in the mid- to late90s he jammed out to Super Cat, Buju Banton, Garnett Silk, and Morgan Heritage who he said “were creating some of the best reggae and dancehall music at the time.” “They started to influence the way that I played and the way that I wrote. Those were some of my big influences on the reggae side, but I also grew up listening to Gospel, to punk rock music,” said Jackson. “One of my favorite artists of all time is Prince. His work ethic and ability to play every instrument and touch on every type of genre of music and make it his own influenced the way I approach and appreciate music. He’s my biggest influence.”

After the younger kids in the band graduated and went off to college, he was recruited for a reggae band in the area called Holy Smoke. The band eventually went their separate ways, and Jackson began DJing with Thomas Dubee (who later started record label, Upsetta Records, for whom Jackson has recorded) for the few years leading up to his move from Connecticut to Florida. “I packed up my drums, packed up the house, packed up my records. Jaime packed up all her jewelry supplies, and we hit the road.”

He played drums and sang in the church choir as a kid, eventually singing and performing in high school. Jackson penned his first original song during his senior year.

When the couple arrived and settled in Polk County, Jackson was one of the few people DJing reggae music in local bars and clubs. Tanner’s then-owner Debbie Tennick gave Jackson his first gig. When he formed The Burn Dem Band, she invited them to play there as well. The Burn Dem Band, led by frontmen Eddie ‘Smoke’ Jackson and Everton ‘Aqua’ Hill, would play throughout Lakeland and Ybor City. “We were super high-energy. On any given night, you probably see one of us jumping up on a table or running across a bar and getting people hyped up,” said Jackson.

His high school drama teacher, Hope Hartup, had perhaps the most profound impact on his early musical life. Jackson remembers playing Conrad Birdie in his senior production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” “That was probably the first time I was front and center entertaining in that way,” he said. “She saw something in me that other people didn’t and encouraged it.” One of the most significant opportunities Hartup gave Jackson was a spot on a drama club trip to London when another student had to back out. “She said, ‘Eddie, there’s a ticket, there’s room for you. [...] You’re going to come on this trip with us.’”

Fire Light Reggae, Jackson’s current band, ‘ignited’ from The Burn Dem Band. Able to sing and play drums, he and keyboard player Pablo Mastodon would book smaller venues and private parties as a duo. The name Fire Light alludes to the scaled-down version of the original band. Eventually, they started doing all their gigs as a duo, adding members here and there for larger sets. Fire Light’s current iteration consists of Eddie ‘Smoke’ Jackson, Pablo Mastodon, and female vocalist Syreeda Battle. The vocalist and drummer acknowledged his appreciation for his Fire Light bandmates for the chemistry they share both on stage and off.

Jackson described the transformative trip abroad as “absolutely amazing.” He remembers, “We went to theater productions in London, got to take a train trip out to Stratford-upon-Avon. [...] I got to explore the city and ride the Underground. My last day there was a completely free day.” Hartup told her students to walk around, have some fun, and explore on their last day in London. “And I did. It was one of the best experiences of my life.” Jackson lit up as he talked, his energy filling up the room.

Fire Light Reggae is a “roots reggae band with influences from soul, hip hop, and dancehall all mixed together,” according to Jackson. “Some of the songs I write don’t always fit right into that reggae vein because my influences are so varied.” Like the

As his high school career came to a close, teachers and guidance counselors nudged Jackson to go to school for writing or

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alternative rock-influenced song “Wannabe a Star” with ten tracks of arranged guitar playing throughout. Making music is a collaborative effort for the band. Jackson will start with lyrics and melody at his home studio. “In my free time, I’m able to work out the skeleton of a song, and I’ll send it to Pablo and see what ideas he has for it. He’ll record a bit at his place, send me the files back, and it’ll bounce back and forth until we can see each other again and really flesh out the songs.”

use recording software. Jackson’s penchant for teaching shone through as the class grew from five or six to 25-30 students at a time. One of his music students, a veteran teacher in Hillsborough County, took note of Jackson’s abilities in the classroom and asked why he wasn’t teaching in the school system. Jackson asked himself the same question, and it stuck with him. “Both of my daughters are autistic and having to navigate the public school system, trying to make sure that they got the services they needed, making sure that they got everything possible out of the education they could in Polk County – it opened my eyes to some of the struggles other parents were going through. Knowing that I had the aptitude to teach, knowing I had the patience for young kids, and that a lot of other people needed help – that pushed me over the edge to try and get into teaching,” said Jackson, now in his fourth year in the classroom. He taught second grade before moving into his current position as a fourth-grade math and science teacher at Sikes Elementary School.

After scaling back on where and how often they perform in response to the pandemic, Fire Light looks forward to more shows. The reggae band has a steady set at the Poor Porker on the second Saturday of each month. “We’ve tried to make it not just a reggae night, but more of a reggae and Jamaican cultural night,” said Jackson. Part of that experience is modern Jamaican fare prepared by Our Noire Kitchen. Jackson, who raved about their jerk chicken and mango slaw, met these pop-up culinary artists at a Buena Block Party and hooked them up at his Poor Porker gigs.

“I love seeing the kids learn. When they can make that connection between what I’m teaching and something in the real world, and that light clicks on in their head like, ‘Oh, I’m not wasting my time, I’m not here being babysat. This person is not just speaking at me. They’re trying to connect and help me learn,’ It lets me know that I’m in the right spot and I’m doing the right thing,” said Jackson. “When I get messages from kids I taught a few years ago and from their parents saying, ‘He’s doing so well. He hated school before you were his teacher, and now, he’s getting As and Bs, and he’s engaged in class.’ Hearing stories like that definitely lets me know I’m in the right place.”

“That’s one of the things we were looking forward to doing here in Lakeland – finding other people who were doing different things and seeing how we can help them along. It sounds kind of cliché these days, but we really are stronger together. […] When you see potential in an area, you can’t just sit back and say, ‘It looks cool, and it’s probably going to grow.’ You can’t let things try and grow organically. If you want to see change happen in an area, you’ve got to put yourself out there, you’ve got to take some risks, and try and make that change happen. […] Because if you want some kind of change, the odds are that there is somebody else who just needs a little bit more push who wants that same thing.”

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One way Jackson engages his students is through music. He writes and performs songs for the kids and uploads them to YouTube so they can go home and share them with their parents.

His career trek into teaching was spurred by a class he taught while working at the Guitar Center in Tampa. They started a ‘Recording Made Easy’ course where Jackson would teach beginners how to

“When the kids come in, in the morning, there’s music playing to set the mood,” he said. His choice of music depends on the demands of the day or the face of the first student to walk in. “If

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we need to get the energy up, then I might play some more lively jazz. Sometimes I’ll play the instrumentals from the “Hamilton” soundtrack.” His classroom reverberates with the classical versions of pop songs from the show “Bridgerton” and songs from his reggae roots like a little Bob Marley or Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander.

offering entertainment. You’ve got to dig in and see what work we still have to do.” He related “#realityvibes” to his work in the classroom and as a parent navigating the school system. “I can have successes with some kids, but I know when I have to dig in and help those kids who might get overlooked. On paper, you can see that you’ve got an 80-90% success rate on this test or this skill. I’m not worried about that 90% right now. It’s that other 10% who are still falling behind that I’ve got to grab and pull up. [...] It’s kids and parents dealing with disabilities at school who don’t know how to navigate the system to get services for their children. That’s where “#realityvibes” comes from. You’ve got to put out a vibe, but it’s not good vibes only.”

“I always try to expose them to something different,” Jackson said. “During the different cultural celebration months we have – like Hispanic Heritage Month – I made sure I canvassed the different kids in the class and pulled music from their backgrounds. This year I’ve got kids from Colombia, kids from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua. I pulled music from their cultures and had that playing when the kids came in.” Not only do those children recognize it and respond to it, he said, “It gets the other kids asking where’s this from, where’s that from, do you have any more of this?” Jackson even encourages parents to engage with their children about what they are learning or listening to in the classroom to “open up those cultural windows just a little bit more.”

Follow Fire Light on social media for information on a GoFundMe to support the artwork and finalization of the audio and vinyl printing for “#realityvibes.” Fans who donate a certain amount will get a vinyl record once it is printed along with a bonus album mixtape called “Reignited,” which will take some of the band’s favorite songs and reimagine them in reggae. Upon release, the album will be available for download and streaming, and on custom USB drives with music and artwork.

#REALITYVIBES Jackson is currently deep in the trenches of producing a new Fire Light Reggae album titled “#realityvibes.” Inspired in a roundabout way by the hollow ‘Good Vibes Only’ message on shirts, bumper stickers, and social media posts, Jackson’s album title urges the listener to pay attention to the reality of a situation, good and bad.

Jackson, unfortunately, lost his mother in December. “I couldn’t sing without breaking down crying for a couple of weeks. It was really rough,” he said. After taking some time to grieve, he is diligently back to work on the album’s production and expects to release it in April. Fire Light Reggae FB @FireLightReggae IG @firelightreggae YouTube www.youtube.com/user/smokeddie Soundcloud: SoundCloud.com/Edward-d-Jackson (Searchable as Fire Light Reggae) Bandcamp firelightreggae.bandcamp.com/releases

“I’m not here to tell you it’s sunny when it’s raining on your head, but I will tell you what that rain is going to bring you. Enjoy the reality of the moment that you’re in. Respect the reality of the moment that you’re in,” Jackson said. “For instance, it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are celebrations going on to celebrate his life. At the same time, we can’t get voting rights reform passed in congress. You can’t gloss over what the man stood for by 45

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UNDER THE MAGNOLIAS By T.I. Lowe

If you are a fan of deeply emotional romances, this book is for you; however, I recommend reading it with tissues handy. Kenna Rowan is a young mother who has been serving time in prison after a tragic mistake. Kenna moves back to try and reconnect with her daughter but finds no one willing to let her back in. Until Ledger Ward - a man tied to both Kenna’s past and future - risks everything to give Kenna a second chance.

This one’s for those who can’t get enough of rom-coms, it is breezy and easy to read. Interior designer Dani decides to build a “spite house” right next door to her cheating ex - a house designed to mess with his view and peace of mind. Cue the grumpy but loveable architect who is clueless about Dani’s true motives. “Love at First Spite” features an array of likable characters, some steamy romance, and more than a few laughs. As a bonus, in the author’s note, I learned that spite houses are actually a thing weird but true.

If you are a fan of Bridgerton, this book started the regency romance craze - way back in 1935. “Regency Buck” is a classic to read (and reread) featuring a comedy of manners, understated romance, and just a slight hint of mystery. Heyer’s writing is a delight with witty dialogue and lighthearted banter. And her detailed descriptions of the clothing and manners of the Regency period will satisfy any fan of Jane Austen.

Austin Foster was forced to grow up too fast. At 13, she became a mother to her six siblings while dealing with her mother’s death and her father’s mental illness. “Under the Magnolias” is both a heartbreaking and uplifting story. The story is a testament to the power of community, faith, and family. Inspirational romance at its best, where complex characters deal with heartbreaking realities and come out better on the other side.

ELECTRIC IDOL By Katee Robert

THE WINTER SEA By Susanna Kearsley

DANGER IN NUMBERS By Heather Graham

LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS By Anita Kelly

“Electric Idol” is the book for you if you like your romance with a little (ok, a lot) of heat. A modern retelling of the Greek myth Psyche and Eros. Psyche is a social media influencer playing power games in the city of Olympus, and Eros is a fixer for his mom, Aphrodite, and has been tasked with making Psyche “disappear.” A sham marriage is devised, but what follows is a steamy match made in Olympus. What sets this book apart is the well-developed, complex characters and the fast-paced action. It is a fun and sexy read.

Historical romance has been a favorite of mine since I was a teen and “The Winter Sea” is that genre at its best. The novel features a double romance as the story is told in two parallel narratives - one involving a modernday author researching her newest novel and the other featuring her own relative whose story is told in the book within the book. This novel is romantic, through and through, but also contains a well-researched and fascinating history lesson on the Jacobite uprising of 1708. Kearsley is so apt in her descriptions that I immediately wanted to travel to Scotland to see Slains Castle in person.

“Danger in Numbers” is for those who like a gritty crime mixed with romance. Set deep in the Everglades, police officer Amy Larson joins forces with FBI agent Hunter Forrest to solve a series of ritualistic deaths with cult-like overtones. The idea of a creepy, smalltown cult is fascinating, and the twists and turns are balanced with the perfect amount of sultry on the side.

A queer love story set in the world of reality cooking shows, “Love & Other Disasters” centers on Dahlia, recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy. She is ready to reinvent herself on the popular show Chef’s Special, where she is laser-focused on winning until she meets someone who may be more important than the prize money. Food, competition, and romantic chemistry collide in this fun, feel-good romance.

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TRANSCENDENCE When: Feb. 01 - 13, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition features artwork by students grades 9-12 from Polk County School District high schools.The museum hosts several exhibitions per year in the George Jenkins Gallery that feature artwork by students. From each of these exhibitions, one piece is purchased by the Museum to be added to the Student Collection. This exhibition may be viewed online. FINDING MEANING WITHIN: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JOHN PINDERHUGHES When: Feb. 01 - 24, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org A star of the New York art world, John Pinderhughes (b. 1946) has established himself over the past half-century as the ultimate observer and narrator of the communities all around him. The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College presents an original retrospective exhibition, years in the making, showcasing Pinderhughes’ broad reportorial eye and his ability to find meaning and value in everything — and every person — he photographs. Through Pinderhughes’ powerful camera lens, he makes clear that every human subject and every still life object has a story worth telling. 863-688-7743 POLK STATE COLLEGE GALLERY EXHIBIT When: Feb. 01, 2022 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Polk State College Gallery Exhibit, “Beyond Common” by Paul O’Neill will be on display February 24, 2022. Hours: Monday — Thursday 10:00 am — 2:00 pm at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. For information contact 863-297-1050. ADVANCED PAINTING WITH BLAIR UPDIKE When: Feb. 01, 2022 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. This class is designed with the experienced painter in mind. Participants will bring in source imagery and Blair will demonstrate techniques that will help participants to best accomplish

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FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 03, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more.CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

their goals. Outside of class work time is recommended and available. It is important to note that this class is not designed for beginners and basic painting techniques will not be demonstrated. Register in advance. 863-676-8426 MUSIC BINGO, FUN RUN, & MARY JANE’S BURGERS When: Feb. 01, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Run with Lakeland’s Fleet Feet at 5:30, Music Bingo free at 6:30, and Mary Jane’s great new menu all afternoon and evening.

INTRO TO YOGA When: Feb. 03, 2022 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location), 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Jody Reece, 500ERYT, offers Intro to Yoga, Feb. 3 - Mar. 10, every Thursday. Sign up in advance.This 6 week series will provide a deeper understanding of the following:mBasic yoga philosophy, Gentle physical yoga practice, 4 part breathing technique, Guided relaxation. Each session will include a recap, Q & A and a follow up email. Upon completion you should feel confident attending regular group classes and/or continuing your own home practice.

BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL CLASS When: Feb. 02, 2022 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. Open to all levels; this is a multi-session class. This class is designed with the brand new potter in mind. Participants will learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel. Start with centering and after a good amount of practice, finish the class with the pottery in hand! Outside of class work time is recommended and available. 863-676-8426

AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM When: Feb. 03, 2022 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org During the evening, Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, will host a Curator Tour at 6 pm, providing indepth art-historical and curatorial insight into one of the current exhibitions. Registration is appreciated, not required. 863-688-7743

NOW SERVING: SLOW COOKER MEALS When: Feb. 02, 2022 | 3 p.m. Learn all the tips, tricks and possibilities of how you can safely use your slow cooker to make you delicious and healthy meals. To register for this online class visit: ufl.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tJ0kc-qgrj0tG9IcYxV3yO72DvCBMKfnr9gb. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

ACOUSTIC DOSE When: Feb. 03, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Welcome back Adrienne and Travis as Acoustic Dose, along with Cuban B’s bringing delicious food all day!

TRIVIA NIGHT AT SWAN BREWING When: Feb. 02, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Bring a friend or two and play trivia games for free - win prizes!

ALWAYS..PATSY CLINE When: Feb. 03 - 13, 2022 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com This heartfelt revue tells the true story of the country music legend’s unlikely friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, cemented by years of letter-writing. Featuring a wealth of Cline’s beloved hits such as “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces,” and “Crazy,” Always‚ Patsy Cline returns by popular demand. 863-688-7743

EAGLE LAKE CARNIVAL When: Feb. 03, 2022 Where: Eagle Lake Carnival Grounds, 600 E. 5th Avenue / US-17, Eagle Lake. https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/#eaglelake There’s something for everyone at this family-fun event, from thrilling rides and games for all ages to fair food for every appetite. Event parking and admission are free. Ride tickets are available at the carnival. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food. Midway hours: 5-10 pm Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. The carnival is closed Feb. 7-9 (Monday Wednesday). No unaccompanied minors. Please check the website for event updates before attending. More information: 866666-3247 Free admission. Ride cost varies.

SWAN CITY IMPROV When: Feb. 03, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven winterhavenlol.com A hilarious night of improvisational comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Every moment is original based on audience suggestions. Purchase tickets online.

FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 12 a.m. Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 927 6th Street NW, Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every Friday come on over for the Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 25% off all Jewelry. SPIRIT OF THE BUFFALO POW WOW AND NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL When: Feb. 04 - 06, 2022 Where: International Market World 1052 US Highway 92 W Auburndale spiritofthebuffalopowwow.com The event features crafts, intertribal dance competitions, historic village displays, workshops and over 60 exhibitors. The event is held in the Big Top circus tent rain or shine. Festival Hours: 10 am to 6 pm DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT THE 19TH HOLE When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 5-8 p.m. Where: The 19th Hole 102 Polo Park Boulevard East Davenport danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at The 19th Hole for a night of great food, drinks, and music from all genres! SMOKE ON THE WATER When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 5-10 p.m. Where: 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW Winter Haven bgcpolk.org/SOTW2022 Smoke on the Water is a FBA sanctioned annual competition raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. A day of fun, food and entertainment for all. This Florida BBQ Association sanctioned event will have over 80 teams from across the Country competing for over $11,000 in cash and prizes. Please come hungry, as many of these Pro Teams will be selling their BBQ! The day’s entertainment includes acoustic performances representing Gospel, Bossa Nova, Blues, Jazz, Americana, Country, Folk, Blue Grass, Rock & Roll and Southern Soul music. FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY: MARDI GRAS When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland DowntownLKLD.com. Enjoy food, drinks, beads & more! Downtown Lakeland shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. and Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues.

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Upcoming Shows Classics & Cocktails-Chocolat Feb. 4 Perfect movie night with friends or a date! Themed cocktails and concessions available as well.

Them Sweeny Boys Feb. 4

Doobie Brothers Feb. 11 One of the best Doobie Brothers tribute bands in the country!

Taste of Winter Haven Feb. 17

The boys have a new act that will have you rolling on the floor laughing!

Symphonic Chocolates Feb. 5 The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra String Quartet is performing for a perfect date night.

The Wedding Game Feb. 10 Watch as 5 couples compete for a prize! This night is sure to be filled with lots of laughs.

An oppurtunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying music.

Do the Right Thing Feb. 18 Join us in celebration of this wonderful film. Concessions and drinks available for purchase.

Forever Johnny Cash Tribute Feb. 19 Celebrating Johnny Cash’s birthday with a special tribute performance.

Havana Nights Feb. 25

Dueling Pianos Feb. 11 This concert is an all-request format and is apporotriate for all ages.

Join us for a cuban style party hosted by Frankie Negrón.

DATE NIGHT CLASS: POTTERY When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org Open to all skill levels, this is a single-session class. Whether you bring your sweetheart, a fun friend or family member, learn to throw on the potter’s wheel. Decorate the best pots you make during this two hour class and we will glaze and fire them for pickup a month later. Each class is $50 per couple and includes everything you’ll need to have a great experience- instruction, clay, glazes and firing. Space is limited so you must register at least 72 hours in advance. These classes are designed for 10 students. Several dates available, please register online. 863-676-8426 SIRSY When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Sirsy is back to bring you the tunes that start your weekend. Smokin’ Chanchos will be on hand all day serving food. CLASSICS AND COCKTAILS: CHOCOLAT When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Featuring the 2000 film Chocolat. When mysterious Vianne and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, no one could have imagined the impact that she and her spirited daughter would have on the

community stubbornly rooted in tradition. Within days, she opens an unusual chocolate shop, across the square from the church. Her ability to perceive her customers’ desires and satisfy them with just the right confection, coaxes the villagers to abandon themselves to temptation -- just as Lent begins. This makes for the perfect night out with friends or a fun date night! Doors will open at 6:30 pm, movie will begin at 7 pm. Themed cocktails available for purchase in addition to general concessions as well.

August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in Downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

THEM SWEENEY BOYS: HEARTS & COWBOYS COUNTRY FESTIVAL When: Feb. 04, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Balmoral Event Center 116 Kenny Blvd, Haines City centralfloridatix.com Part I of the Hearts & Cowboys Weekend Festival at Balmoral! Them Sweeney Boys will be taking the stage with a new act that will have you rolling on the floor laughing with their mix of comedy, music, and audience participation. Join Slim Sweeney and his two identical twin cuzzins for a downhome country comedy revue. You don’t have to be a huge fan of country music to like this show. Bring the whole family in to see these boys put on a show like you’ve never seen before! Dinner is served at 7pm, The show begins at 8pm.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT HAVEN COFFEE ROASTERS When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Haven Coffee Roasters 140 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at Haven Coffee Roasters for the best coffee in town and music from all genres! SPRING TIME ACCORDION PHOTO BOOK When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Create your own Spring Time Accordion

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in

Photo Book with Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie. No stitching required on this book and step-by-step instructions make this class fun and relaxing. Create your own book from a beautiful collection of ribbons and floral design papers from around the world. All materials will be provided. Reservation required. Sessions offered at 10am and 1pm. 863-734-1222 SMOKE ON THE WATER When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Where: 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW Winter Haven bgcpolk.org/SOTW2022 Smoke on the Water is a FBA sanctioned annual competition raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. A day of fun, food and entertainment for all. This Florida BBQ Association sanctioned event will have over 80 teams from across the Country competing for over $11,000 in cash and prizes. Please come hungry, as many of these Pro Teams will be selling their BBQ! The day’s entertainment includes acoustic performances representing Gospel, Bossa Nova, Blues, Jazz, Americana, Country, Folk, Blue Grass, Rock & Roll and Southern Soul music. TINKERGARTEN CLASS When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Christina Park 625 Co Rd 540A, Lakeland Tinkergarten.com Our Winter, Animal Superheroes season features different creatures using amazing powers for survival as a jumping off point for - CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 -

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play and learning — all to help kids develop a skill that we all need to thrive — persistence and grit! Live sessions, weeks of Jan 10 - Mar 13. Weekly Leader-led classes + additional resources1.5 - 8 years. At Home and In Person formats available. $177.00 per season. DOCENT-LED TOURS When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Free for everyone. Get a fresh look into the Museum’s featured exhibition through an informative and engaging conversation with one of the passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and dive into the world of art. Registration is not required. SHUDONG BRAAMSE & CHARLES HULIN When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 2 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland Charles Hulin and Shudong Braamse will be giving a concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC on February 24, 2022. Before that concert, they will be giving a free recital to the local community. The program will include works ranging from Mozart, Schubert, and Debussy to a setting of Chinese folk songs. International performer and coloratura soprano Shudong Braamse received her M.M. and D.M.A. in Vocal Performance from Michigan State University. Currently she is an artist teaching at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme, Italy and at Southeastern University. A prize-winner in the

Hilton Head International Piano Competition and a recipient of special recognition for collaborative work in the Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition, Charles Hulin studied first with his mother and then with Yoheved Kaplinsky at Juilliard and Ellen Mack at Peabody while participating in the masterclasses of Leon Fleisher. Currently, Dr. Hulin directs the study of piano and music theory at Southeastern University and coordinates the Lasker Summer Music Festival, a Christian retreat for classical musicians.

instructions, participants complete their walks during operating hours of the Garden, as their own schedules permit. They also request that you attend a midway check-in and a concluding meeting. Free & Exclusive with membership, registration required. 863-734-1222 EVIL BILL AND THE STRUGGLE BUS (FEATURING DANIEL PEPIN) When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 3:45-4:45 p.m. Where: Boys and Girls Club 2400 Havendale Boulevard NW Winter Haven Danielpepinmusic.com Join Evil Bill and the Struggle Bus for a set of high energy Rock and Roll at Smoke On The Water.

BRETT FOSTER When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Let Brett Foster warm you up for a delicious Saturday afternoon! Salt & Fire will bring the delicious foods!

ARTIST’S CHOICE SHOW When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 5-8 p.m. Where: Union Hall 1023 S Florida Ave, Lakeland vaktigallery.com Vakti Gallery is excited to announce that the next Pop-Up Show will be an Artist’s Choice Show! Each of the 27 artists working with Vakti Gallery will have the chance to select his/her own pieces to display.

WALKING FOR WELLBEING: FIRST SESSION VIA ZOOM When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Being in nature is not merely nice, it is vital to our wellbeing. The restorative powers of nature are well documented and include making us happier, healthier and more creative. Walking for Wellbeing is a free program at Bok Tower Gardens for members that immerses participants in nature through a series of self-guided walks. The walks correspond to various locations around the Garden. After attending a mandatory Orientation Zoom meeting and receiving Walking for Wellbeing

SIXX L SIXX When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Sixx L Sixx will rock your Saturday night and Salt & Fire will feed you all day!

ICONS STARRING TONY PACE When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ Special Performance Series 2022. $30 General Public. ICONS is a tribute to the music, the artists, the legends and the moments of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. ICONS is fast, fun and takes you through 30 years of the most breathtaking moments in entertainment. Tony Pace brings hilarious musical comedy, dead on impressions, crazy characters, and amazing endless supply of explosive raw energy to stages around the world. For information & tickets: 863-297-1050. CANDLELIGHT CONCERT AT THE RITZ When: Feb. 05, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra String Quartet brings Symphonic Chocolates to the stage to celebrate Valentines Day. $30 ticket includes one complimentary beverage and a chocolate pairing. Doors will open at 7 pm, concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Please note that all tickets are general admission seats; seats will be chosen on a first come first serve basis.Seeing the stage lit by candles allows for the most intimate and unique concert experience. For more information contact: 863-937-1414 or director@ritzwinterhaven.com

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MIXED MEDIA CLASS When: Feb. 07, 2022 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses Mondays, Skill Level: Beginning, Instructor: Casey Hall, B.F.A., Florida Southern College. Fee: $145 Members, $195 Non-Members. This course will introduce a variety of Mixed Media Techniques, including collage, xerox transfers, and acrylic mediums. Utilize everyday items to create in bold new ways allowing the artist to confidently explore and express their creativity and imagination. 863-688-7743

gardless of their level of experience with either genre to work with a wide variety of mixed media materials as well as to experiment with a variety of paints and adhesives in order to achieve different desired effects. Students will be exploring the basics of both story-telling and story-boarding in order to develop several visual narratives in the form of comic strips, stop motion, and other hybrid genres which blend aspects of creative writing with the visual arts. 863-688-7743 FIGURE PAINTING IN OIL WITH A LIMITED PALETTE When: Feb. 08, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15, Tuesdays. Learn the classical atelier technique of painting from a live model using a limited palette of oil paint on canvas. Concepts taught will include anatomical correctness, rending form, color mixing with a limited palette, blending oils, and developing personal voice through experimentation and discovery. Whether you are a student seeking to diversify your portfolio or a seasoned artist looking for a fresh perspective this class will inspire, challenge, and delight your creative ambitions. 863-688-7743

ART FUNDAMENTALS FOR TEENS When: Feb. 07, 2022 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 7 — March 14, Mondays: 6pm to 8pm. Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Ages 15+. In this course, you will explore how to use and identify the fundamentals of art: color, composition, value, form, brushwork, and perspective. Each class session will reflect on a classic piece of artwork in order to unveil each of the fundamental building blocks. Students will engage in classroom discussions and use a variety of materials to explore and create artwork based off of each fundamental element of artmaking. 863-688-7743

BEGINNING ILLUSTRATION When: Feb. 08, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15, Tuesdays. Skill Level: Beginning. Discover how to draw and bring your illustrations to life with colored pencils. In

COLLAGE & COMICS CLASS When: Feb. 08, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15, Tuesdays. This class will provide an opportunity for students re-

this course, use exercises to help understand the processes involved to draw and work to create several illustrations inspired by Norman Rockwell and others. 863-688-7743 ART APPRECIATION: UNEXPECTED EUROPE When: Feb. 08, 2022 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15, Tuesdays. Join us as we explore (from the comfort and security of the Museum’s auditorium) some of Europe’s lesser known works of art. We’ll strike out to encounter oeuvres and their creators that don’t normally grab our attention or even their own chapter in art history texts. For each week of the class, we’ll visit a different country or region of Europe including Spain, Ireland, Russia, the Netherlands (and Flanders), Greece, and Norway. Register in advance. 863-688-7743 MUSIC BINGO, FUN RUN, & LA PALAPA When: Feb. 08, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Earn your beers with a fun run at 5:30, Play Music Bingo and win prizes at 6:30, and eat some great food from La Palapa Time starting at 3 pm.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ART & ECO-POETRY/PROSE When: Feb. 09, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 9 — March 16, Wednesdays. This class will focus on the impact of the environmental movement on the arts, including historical approaches to and perspectives of nature, as well as more recent ecological and politically motivated work. Students will explore these themes while generating their own work, and will complete several polished pieces of writing, several rough sketches of local flora and fauna, and one environmental sculpture or one 3D mixed-media collage/ assemblage. Register in advance. 863-688-7743 DIGITAL PAINTING CLASS When: Feb. 09, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org February 9 — March 16, Wednesdays. This course will focus on the fundamentals of digital painting and illustration. Learn the proper use of the tools provided in the software and how to apply conventional techniques in your digital media. Working digitally provides the artist with an endless source of colors and brushes to produce amazingly real paintings to rival conventional media.iPads will be provided by the Museum for use during class, but participants are encouraged to bring their own to continue work at home if possible. Register in advance. 863-688-7743

BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL CLASS When: Feb. 09, 2022 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. Open to all levels; this is a multi-session class. This class is designed with the brand new potter in mind. Participants will learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel. We start with centering and after a good amount of practice, finish the class with the pottery in hand! Outside of class work time is recommended and available. 863-676-8426

GFWC LUNCHEON, FASHION SHOW & EXPO When: Feb. 10, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake Eva Event Center 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City GFWCFourCorners.org Tickets are $35. Please call Cheryl for ticket purchase at (863) 353-8774. There will be basket raffles, silent auction, vendor expo, fashions sponsored by Chico’s, and lunch catered by Carrabba’s. Nancy and Vito Lanzillo, Ridgewood Lakes Resales, are sponsors of the 2022 Fashion Show. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is an international organization with more than 4,000 clubs and over 100,000 members across the country. The local chapter, GFWC Four Corners Junior Woman’s Club, a non-profit organization, reaches out to the Four Corners community of Polk, Osceola, Lake and Orange counties through volunteerism and charitable donations. 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.

HOLD ON I KNOW THIS TRIVIA NIGHT When: Feb. 09, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Free trivia games at 6:30 and Smokin’ Chanchos has got you covered for dinner, starting at 3. FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 10, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more. CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays).

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Wednesday, February 23rd at 6 PM | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33805 Adults $40 | Children (12 and under) $20 Enjoy our exceptional menu including a 2022 souvenir mug No Take-out orders | No Autographs To Purchase tickets Call: 863.686.8075 Only During Box Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 10am-4pm

- it could be YOU! Join us for the fun and receive a complimentary glass of wine upon arrival! For questions related to food allergies and other special dietary needs and requests, contact us at events@feltrimresorts.com. SWAN CITY IMPROV When: Feb. 10, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven winterhavenlol.com A hilarious night of improvisational comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Every moment is original based on audience suggestions. Purchase tickets online. FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 12 a.m. Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 927 6th Street NW, Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every Friday come on over for our Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 25% off all Jewelry. INTRO TO FILM PHOTOGRAPHY When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org February 11 — March 18, Fridays. This introductory-level film photography course will cover the following primary characteristics of creating successful negatives and prints with your own 35mm film camera: light, composition, aperture, shutter speed, communication, and concept. Each completed project will have a critique session where we can

open studio hours are being offered for those with a basic knowledge of their chosen medium who wish to work at their own pace with like-minded individuals without instruction, but with access to studio space and equipment. Equipment access includes: darkroom, printing press, ceramic kiln, wedging table, pottery wheels, slab roller, easels, drying racks, and basic studio setup with sinks. Lockers, supplies, and guided instruction are NOT provided. Register in advance. 863-688-7743

engage with, experience, understand, and enjoy one another’s work in a collaborative environment of learning. Register in advance. 863-688-7743 POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join the Polk Museum of Art every second Friday of the month for a Point of View Gallery Talk! Each month, they invite special guests to discuss a current exhibition at the Museum, incorporating their own unique expertise and perspectives. Registration is not required, but appreciated. 863-688-7743

FLORIDA CARILLON FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 3-3:45 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Enjoy a special recital on Facebook Live or in the Gardens from one of the nation’s finest carillonneurs. This festival unites Florida’s four unique carillons, Bok Tower Gardens Singing Tower (Lake Wales), Andrew W. Crawford (Venice), Dimmitt Memorial Carillon (Clearwater) and Century Tower at University of Florida (Gainesville), for a series of performances.Included with general admission or membership or join virtually on Facebook!

DULCIMER DAY CONCERT When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 1:30-3 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Door opens at 1:15 for open seating. Entertainment will be provided by the Musical Hammers, which is a unique Hammered Dulcimer Band, with additional musicians playing the guitar, pennywhistle, flute, banjo and psaltery. The members are all from Polk County. Their repertoire includes Appalachian fiddle tunes & Reels, Old-time Waltzes, Hymns, Celtic Jigs & Hornpipes, Patriotic marches, Holiday tunes, and an occasional classical piece. There will also be a demonstration on the Mountain Dulcimer from Peggy Snow.

DATE NIGHT CLASS: POTTERY When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org Open to All Skill Levels, this is a single-session class. Whether you bring your sweetheart, a fun friend or family member, learn to throw on the potter’s wheel. Decorate the best pots you make during this two hour class and we will glaze and fire them for pickup

OPEN STUDIO When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland February 11 — March 18, Fridays. Monitored

a month later. Each class is $50 per couple and includes everything you’ll need to have a great experience- instruction, clay, glazes and firing. Space is limited so you must register at least 72 hours in advance.These classes are designed for 10 students, so you’ll gets lots of attention from the instructor. Several dates available, please register online. 863-676-8426 DANIEL PEPIN LIVE When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: The Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave #102 Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at The Union Hall for a night of great food, drinks, and music from all genres! THE SUBHARMONICS When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Daniel Smith brings the Subharmonic sound back to Swan and Cuban B’s will bring all the yummy food! LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 5K When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: 250 Magnolia Ave. SW Winter Haven jlgwh.org Run, walk and glow through Downtown Winter Haven to support the community. Awards and after-party at The Packing House at Grove Roots.Bring glow-in-the-dark gear,

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flashlights and any other lighted accessories. Please register in advance. Presented by the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven. DIA DEL AMOR Y LA AMISTAD When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Balmoral Event Center 116 Kenny Blvd, Haines City centralfloridatix.com A Day of Love & Friendship celebration. This dinner show will feature a delicious 3-course meal, silent auction, live Latin entertainment, music and of course - dancing all night long! The dress code for this event is Formal attire. This event is powered by Viva Polk! Price: $50 per person. DOOBIE BROTHERS EXPERIENCE When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com There’s no one in the industry today that can recreate the sound and style of the world-famous Doobie Brothers like “What A Fool Believes” can. Six of the Northeast’s top professional musicians have pooled their talents, years of performance experience, and their love of the Doobies to become the very best Doobies tribute show in the country today. Doors open at 6:30pm. DUELING PIANOS When: Feb. 11, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Balmoral Bar and Grill 124 Kenny Blvd., Haines City centralfloridatix.com Dueling Pianos is back by popular demand

and provides an evening of music and laughter! This Dueling Pianos experience is an all-request format, appropriate for all ages, with a bit of music, comedy, and personality. Music genres range across the entire music spectrum - from oldies to classic rock, country, dance, pop, rap, show tunes, and even Disney. The $15 admission gets into the event area that offers the best seats in the house, be a part of the show with special music requests, and a private bar to order your favorite drinks from. Outdoor seating only. The Bar and Grill will be open and operating as normal.

Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

FLIPPING FOR CHARITIES - ANNUAL KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland kiwanispancakefestival.com Annual pancake breakfast - Ticket allows entry for an all you can eat pancake, sausage, orange juice and coffee breakfast. In addition, there will be entertainment and other activities for the enjoyment of our patrons. citruscenterkiwanis.org or kiwanispancakefestival.com

ARTLAB When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 10 a.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Each month, participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and interactive way. ArtLabs are led by professional artists and art educators who will engage participants of all ages and skills in their own unique experience relating to an exhibition on display in the Museum. Registration and more information will be available two weeks prior to the event. 863-688-7743

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. The

THE ART OF THE HIGHWAYMEN: FROM THE WOODSBY FAMILY COLLECTION When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Starting in the 1950s, a period when America was still in the throes of segregation, the Highwaymen defied all odds. A prodigious group of twenty-six African-American painters who plied their trade painting Florida’s landscapes, the Highwaymen discovered success in simplicity, finding a niche to call their own, producing more than 200,000 works, and achieving incredible widespread popularity in the process. This large-scale academic exhibition drawn entirely from the Woodsby family’s private collection revisits the Highwaymen, examining their legacy and key place in art history, studying the complete story of their rise and seeking answers for their unexpected mass appeal. Finally, Florida art that was once deemed lowbrow and rejected from museums and galleries but celebrated widely by eager consumers receives its moment in the sun, right here in Lakeland. 863-688-7743 TINKERGARTEN CLASS When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Christina Park 625 Co Rd 540A, Lakeland Tinkergarten.com Our Winter, Animal Superheroes season features different creatures using amazing powers for survival as a jumping off point for - CONTINUED ON PAGE 62 -

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formance by the Lake Wales Airport-based Paradigm Aerobatic Team, a four-course catered meal, a cash bar, both a live and silent auction, and a display of multiple aircraft on the runway, including an AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros Reno Air Racing jet, a T-28 Trojan from 1954, and a RV-8A known on the North American air show circuit as “Wild Blue.” The event marks the first major fundraiser for the Junior League of Lake Wales as a new women’s organization in the community committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the Lake Wales community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Junior League of Lake Wales community initiatives and membership development programs. The gate opens for General Admission at 5:15 p.m. with the evening’s activities starting at 6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please note: No outside food or beverage will be allowed on site for the event. Seating will be provided.

REGGAE NIGHT When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 6 p.m. Where: The Poor Porker 801 E Main St., Lakeland Live entertainment by Fire Light Reggae and flavorful Caribbean jerk and BBQ by Our Noire Kitchen. Dinner will be starting at 6 pm and the band will begin performing at 7 pm. Contact: Shannon@PoorPorker.com or Hello@ournoirekitchen.com for more details. AARON TIPPIN CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LAKE WALES When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 6 p.m. Where: flyJivefly Private Airport 2600 Cedarwood Dr., Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com Aaron Tippin will be rocking the runway as the headliner for a benefit evening for the Junior League of Lake Wales. He will be joined on stage by not only his acoustic band known as the Aaron Tippin Trio, but he will also take the stage as part of the Tippin Family Trio with his wife Thea and son Tom, who is a rising star in the music industry. Aaron is a well-known country artist with a remarkable musical career spanning twenty-five years! The evening at the airport will include a per-

GONE COUNTRY FOR KIDSPACK When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 6-10 p.m. Where: White Horse Ranch 5718 Yates Rd., Lakeland kidspack.org/gone-country Annual fundraiser for kidsPACK including raffles, auction items, music and more. KidsPACK is a non-profit organization supported by community leaders, corporate sponsors and volunteers dedicated to feeding disadvantaged children; giving them a backpack of nutritious food each Friday to sustain them on weekends when they don’t have access to subsidized school meals.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT FRONT PAGE BREWING When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Front Page Brewing Company 190 S Florida Ave, Bartow Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at Front Page Brewing Company for a night of great food, drinks, and music from all genres! MOVIE NIGHT: THE PROPOSAL When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Join us for another $5 movie night!! This will make for the perfect Valentine’s date night or Girl’s Night out!! The Proposal: Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she’s engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps. Grab takeout from your favorite restaurant and enjoy dinner while you watch the movie! There will be concessions and drinks for purchase at the theatre. Doors will open at 6:30pm - Movie will begin at 7:00pm.

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SPITFIRE When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Bringing all the FIRE with SpitFIRE band at 7 and Salt & FIRE all day! LWAC CLASSICAL SERIES: BAROQUE STRINGS When: Feb. 12, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com Featuring the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble (strings + harpsichord) at the Lake Wales Arts Council. You’re invited to the LSO’s new ensemble series, featuring small ensembles of musicians performing in smaller venues throughout Polk County. This intimate, on-hour concert offers the chance to hear LSO musicians up close while still finding space to get lost in the music. PATTY & CRAIG When: Feb. 13, 2022 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Wisconsin’s touring singer/songwriter duo, Patty & Craig, are bringing piano & fingerstyle guitar, with originals, standards, and good ole songs. Mary Jane’s will bring the good eats! R&B ZEN DATE NIGHT YOGA When: Feb. 13, 2022 | 4 p.m. Where: 310 E Lemon St., Lakeland pieceofzen.as.me Redefine your Date Night experience by rein-

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and psaltery. The members are all from Polk County. Their repertoire includes Appalachian fiddle tunes & Reels, Old-time Waltzes, Hymns, Celtic Jigs & Hornpipes, Patriotic marches, Holiday tunes, and an occasional classical piece.You are encouraged to bring a chair, enjoying this concert in the Library park. In case of rain, the concert will be in the Civic Center.

PARTNER YOGA WITH KATHRYN & CRAIG When: Feb. 13, 2022 | 5-6:15 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga (new location) 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com This is a perfect Valentines date for your beloved (partner, friend, child). Kathryn and Craig will guide you through a series of inclusive partner yoga poses for Valentines Day. This class will be playful and fun with a SWEET playlist! This experience encourages communication, mindfulness kindness, intimacy and LOVE through touch, talk and expression.Space is limited. Reserve yours online. $35/couple

AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Feb. 14, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join them for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too! Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot! 863-688-7743

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DATE NIGHT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY When: Feb. 14, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Uliana, 1216 Florida Ave S, Lakeland Our Noire Kitchen x Uliana presents Date Night for Valentine’s Day. The three-course dinner is $120 per person with a 6:30 pm start time. Contact: Our Noire Kitchen at hello@ ournoirekitchen.com to make a reservation.

MULBERRY’S VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT When: Feb. 14, 2022 | 1:30-3 p.m. Where: Mulberry Public Library 905 5th St. NE, Mulberry Entertainment will be provided by the Musical Hammers, which is a unique Hammered Dulcimer Band, with additional musicians playing the guitar, pennywhistle, flute, banjo

MUSIC BINGO, FUN RUN, & LA PALAPA When: Feb. 15, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Earn your beers with a fun run at 5:30, Play Music Bingo and win prizes at 6:30, and eat some great food from La Palapa Time starting at 3 pm. HOLD ON I KNOW THIS TRIVIA NIGHT When: Feb. 16, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Join us for free trivia games with Nick and delicious food from PJ’s BBQ.

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FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 17, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport will host a weekly Flea and Farmers Market. Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more. CFVIC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays). TASTE OF WINTER HAVEN When: Feb. 17, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Venue 650 650 6th St. SW, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Taste of Winter Haven is an evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying live music. Taste of Winter Haven will take place at Venue 650. You must be 21 or older to attend. Hosted by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. BRETT FOSTER When: Feb. 17, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Brett Foster brings a friend to join him in your entertainment tonight that we know you will love! Cuban B’s will bring the wonderful eats!

MOVIE NIGHT: TO SIR WITH LOVE When: Feb. 17, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com To Sir, with Love is a 1967 British drama film that deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. It stars Sidney Poitier and features Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall, Patricia Routledge and singer Lulu making her film debut. Doors will open at 6:30pm, movie will begin at 7:00pm. Bring takeout from your favorite local restaurant to enjoy during the film. Concessions and drinks will be for purchase.

FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Feb. 18, 2022 | 12 a.m. Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 927 6th Street NW, Winter Haven salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every Friday come on over for our Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 25% off all Jewelry. UAW MID FLORIDA RETIREE COUNCIL When: Feb. 18, 2022 | 10 a.m. Where: Knights of Columbus Hall 3308 Ave W NW, Winter Haven The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council has resumed their monthly meetings. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. but they encourage members to come early for some coffee and donuts and to socialize with fellow members. They request that everyone wear a mask for safety reasons.The UAW Mid Florida Retiree Council’s drop in center in Winter Haven is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The office is located in the Hope Plaza strip mall (off Hwy 17 by the WAWA and across the street from Big Lots). Please contact them at (863) 293-5556 or drop by with any problems you have with your benefits. All UAW retired members are welcome to take advantage of this drop in center. Please bring all pertinent paperwork in order to resolve any problems. Please pass this info along to any UAW retired members you know who may not get this publication.

POLK STATE THEATRE PRODUCTION: A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2 When: Feb. 17, 2022 Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven February 17 — 20, 2022. Thursday — Saturday 7:30 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm. $8 General Public. Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. For information contact: 863-297-1050. SWAN CITY IMPROV When: Feb. 17, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven winterhavenlol.com A hilarious night of improvisational comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Every moment is original based on audience suggestions.

LUNCH & LEARN: STEPHEN KALOGRIDIS, SILVER PROPERTIES When: Feb. 18, 2022 | 11:40 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Chamber 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven endeavorwinterhaven.wildapricot.org Enjoy a delicious lunch and learn presented by Endeavor Winter Haven. Topics of discussion: What are you trying to accomplish? What’s the end goal? The answers to these questions are about more than a simple sentence. The answers to these questions govern the process by which we plan, process, and execute everything from where we eat dinner to how we conduct business to how we achieve purpose in our lives. We will explore how Silver Properties of Winter Haven was founded to answer these questions in regard to multi-family housing in our local community. Growing a business is a learning process. We will highlight the process we used and the lessons we learned along the way as we set out to make downtown Winter Haven the ideal place to call home. Everyone welcome, purchase tickets in advance. SILVERBACK When: Feb. 18, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Silverback is back and Smokin’ Chanchos is bringing you the delicious food!

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Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at. Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT THE PINK PIANO When: Feb. 18, 2022 | 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Where: The Pink Piano 1015 Florida Ave, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at The Pink Piano for a night of great drinks, and music from all genres!

OUTDOOR YOGA When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 9-10 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move your spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend. $10 members/ $15 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222

DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

SISTER ACT When: Feb. 18 - Mar. 06, 2022 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland lakelandcommunitytheatre.com Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT HAVEN COFFEE ROASTERS When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Haven Coffee Roasters 140 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at Haven Coffee Roasters for the best coffee in town and music from all genres!

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Farmers Market NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers.

RIBS ON THE RIDGE BREWS & BBQ When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lake Eva Event Center 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City hainescity.com/191/Ribs-on-the-Ridge Sanctioned through the Florida BBQ

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MURDER AT THE MOULIN ROUGE When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 6 p.m. Where: The Poor Porker 801 E Main St., Lakeland poorporker.com/store/event/murder Swan City Improv and Our Noire Kitchen provide dinner and a show at The Poor Porker. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online. Contact: Shannon@PoorPorker.com or Hello@ournoirekitchen.com for more details.

Cypress Gardens Ski Team show. At 5:00 prior to show’s end, we slooowly roll back through town and end the roll at Grove Roots for drinks and their featured food truck. You should seriously join us- it’s FREE! (Except food & drink- you’re kinda on your own there..) More info on FB @slowrollskishow CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 4-5:30 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 8 300 Ave M NW, Winter Haven cypressgardensskiteam.com On the 3rd Saturday of each month, bring a chair or blanket and watch the world famous ski team perform on Lake Silver. Watch from American Legion Post 8, 300 Ave M NW in Downtown Winter Haven while MLK Park is under construction.

A TASTE OF BRUNCH WITH OUR NOIRE KITCHEN AT THE POOR PORKER When: Feb. 20, 2022 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: The Poor Porker 801 E Main St., Lakeland Join us as we’ll have savory chicken and waffles as well as shrimp and gouda grits on the menu, a live DJ, mimosa specials, and beignets by The Poor Porker. Contact: Hello@OurNoireKitchen.com or connect on Instagram: @OurNoireKitchen_

ARLEYN LEVEE: DESIGNING FOR COMMUNITY: OLMSTED RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AND ITS GREATER CONTEXT When: Feb. 19, 2022 | 6 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Whether for park, institution, residential complex or individual property, the Olmsted firm considered its design and planning commissions as interrelated components within a greater context. Arleyn Levee, landscape designer, historian and preservationist, will explore these themes, drawing from examples throughout the Olmsted firm’s canon of work. Included with general admission or membership, registration required. 863-734-1222

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT SWAN BREWING When: Feb. 20, 2022 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at Swan Brewing for a night of great food, drinks, and music from all genres! PRESIDENTS’ DAY When: Feb. 21, 2022

MUSICAL HAMMERS When: Feb. 21, 2022 | 12:45-1:30 p.m. Where: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US 301, Tampa floridastatefair.com Musical Hammers will bring Old-Time music with some Gospel singalongs to those visitors sitting in the original wooden pews, with wooden floors enhancing the beautiful sounds from the hammered dulcimers, guitar, banjo, flute and psaltery. Purchasing a ticket to the Fair allows your entrance into the Cracker Country, the Midway and many buildings having educational displays as well as home-made crafts and art. Directly to the right after you enter your will see the entrance to Cracker Country, which is a Reincarnation of a small, Florida community with buildings transported from their original sites from Central Florida communities. You will also see Demonstrations of old-time crafts and opportunities to tour the old general store and school early home. An Outdoor stage will have country or bluegrass small groups providing more music. February 21st is the Last Day of the State Fair. AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Feb. 21, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join them for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily - CONTINUED ON PAGE 72 -

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da Regional Planning Council as they provide an update to the Downtown CRA plan. Their team would like to brief the community on the CRA Plan update and inform them of the many ways in which they can provide input that will guide long-term investment for the Downtown District. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Lunch is included, purchase ticket in advance.

Every moment is original based on audience suggestions. FROSTED FRIDAYS When: Feb. 25, 2022 | 12 a.m. Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 927 6th Street NW, Winter Haven. salvationarmyflorida.org/winterhaven Every Friday come on over for our Frosted Fridays at The Salvation Army Familly Store, 25% off all Jewelry.

MOVIE NIGHT: LOVE & BASKETBALL When: Feb. 24, 2022 | 7 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) are two childhood friends who both aspire to be professional basketball players. Quincy, whose father, Zeke (Dennis Haysbert), plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, is a natural talent and a born leader. Monica is ferociously competitive but sometimes becomes overly emotional on the court. Over the years, the two begin to fall for each other, but their separate paths to basketball stardom threaten to pull them apart.Join us to watch on our big screen! Doors will open at 6:30pm and movie will begin at 7:00pm. Grab takeout from your favorite local restaurant to eat during the film. Drinks and concessions will be for purchase.

LAKE WALES MARDI GRAS When: Feb. 25, 2022 | 6-11 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales lwmardigras.com February 25th and 26th, 2022. Mardi Gras starts on Friday evening at 6PM for the annual 5k Glow Run around the beautiful Shores of Lake Wailes. The Mardi Gras festival also begins Friday evening at 6PM - 11PM with live music, children’s activities, local food vendors as well as beer and wine sales. The Festival takes place at the picturesque Lake Wailes Park, on the shores of Lake Wailes.The Festivities pick back up on Saturday at 11AM -11PM at Lake Wales Park with more live music, food, and activities for the entire family. The Mardi Gras parade starts at 3PM in the Historic Downtown District of Lake Wales and winds it’s way through the streets and down Central Ave. to it’s dramatic close at Lake Wailes Park. The parade boasts dozens of floats from the local Mardi Gras Krewes, media personalities, County Commissioners and the Polk County Sheriff Dept. including Sheriff Grady Judd.

SWAN CITY IMPROV When: Feb. 24, 2022 | 8 p.m. Where: Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven winterhavenlol.com A hilarious night of improvisational comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?”

HAVANA NIGHTS HOSTED BY FRANKIE NEGRON When: Feb. 25, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Balmoral Bar and Grill 124 Kenny Blvd., Haines City centralfloridatix.co, Join us for a night of Havana heaven at Balmoral hosted by Latin sensation, Frankie Negron! This Cuban-inspired party will feature a live performance from Renesito Avich, the launch of Frankie Negron’s NEW music video, and music from DJ Miguel to close out the night! Frankie Negron is most commonly known for his Spanglish hit “Holding On to Love,” which appeared on an episode of ABC’s One Life To Live. Negron’s sound, which is a blend of traditional salsa with influences of pop, rock, gospel, hip-hop and reggaeton, helped him become a Grammy and Billboard award nominee for several of his hits. Bring your dancing shoes - Renesito Avich will take the stage playing Salsa music! A cigar-roller will be on-site all night, offering hand rolled cigars that can be enjoyed in the VIP lounge area. This event offers $15 General Admission tickets, and $20 VIP tickets which includes access to the VIP lounge area and one specialty drink! Food and drink specials will be available all night! - CONTINUED ON PAGE 74 -

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DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT THE FEDERAL BAR When: Feb. 25, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: The Federal Bar 124 South Tennessee Ave Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at The Federal Bar for a night of great food, drinks, and music from all genres!

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ASSISTED LIVING THE MUSICAL When: Feb. 25 - 27, 2022 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven theatrewinterhaven.com From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st Century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals. It’s the Boomer dream! These Boomers are partying at Pelican Roost, the very active retirement community that is home to the 18-different characters played by the show’s two actors. Pelican Roost is where 70-something is the new 20-something‚only with looser skin. 863-294-7469 THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND When: Feb. 25 - Mar. 06, 2022 Where: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City centralfloridatix.com Produced by TheatreWorks Florida. Synopsis: The World Goes ‘Round, is a stunning musical revue from the multi-Tony award-winning team of Kander & Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. From shows like Cabaret to Chicago, this nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “All That Jazz”, seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre! Rating: FF (Family Friendly). General Admission, limited seating. All sales are final — no refunds or exchanges. Disclaimer: Ticket prices, artists, performances, venue, date & time are all subject to change without notice. Please email boxoffice@theatreworksfl.org or call Abel Gonzales at 407-340-0473.

POLK SENIOR GAMES When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 12 a.m. polkseniorgames.org Feb. 26 through Mar. 12. The Polk Senior Games are streamlining the games this year for everyone to have a safe experience. They will only offer the outside events in various locations around Polk County. See full schedule online. Polk Senior Games provides an annual event of competitive athletic and recreational events for men and women 50 years and over. The Games promote an active, healthy lifestyle, an interest in sports, and volunteerism. A TASTE OF BRUNCH WITH OUR NOIRE KITCHEN AT HAVEN COFFEE ROASTERS When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Haven Coffee Roasters 140 3rd. St. SW, Winter Haven Menu items like coffee-rubbed steak and eggs and shrimp and gouda grits will be featured. Connect with these local businesses on Instagram: @OurNoireKitchen_ and @TheHavenCoffeeRoasters for full menu details! DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland Shop fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: NE corner of Third St. & Ave. C SW, Winter Haven winterhavenfarmersmarket.com The Market features a variety of farmers, unusual food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and a sprinkling of curated makers. Enjoy a strong selection of “ready-to-eat” foods and freshly picked produce. Live music + tables and chairs to sit and relax at.Located across from Grove Roots in the parking lot of the BB&T Bank building on the NE corner of Third St. and Ave C SW in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

PLANTOPIA GARDEN FESTIVAL When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Where: Hollis Garden, 702 E Orange St., Lakeland lakelandgov.net/hollisgarden The event is FREE and there will be a number of vendors selling Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Aroids, Caudiciforms, Tropical Plants, Bamboo, Grasses, Exotic Fruit Trees, Native Plants, Succulents, Carnivorous Plants, Butterfly Attractants, Spices, Herbs and much more!Featured Vendors include the world-renowned R.F. Orchids, The Necatary, Tropiflora, Sow Exotic, Critter Companions, Mad Plants, George 4 Plants and Beautiful Bamboo.

SPRING GOURD DECORATION When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 9-11 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Join gourd artist Holly Grove for this gourd art workshop. You will create 2 Spring ornaments from small hard shell gourds(provided)to adorn a small twig stand (provided). The medium used is alcohol ink applied with sponge daubers, then sealer will be applied with a brush. Small bird will be created out of Quick Wood. Participants will take home a finished decoration. Because ink stain is permanent, please wear old clothes or bring an apron.”$25 members/ $35 non-members, registration required. 863-734-1222

LAKE WALES MARDI GRAS When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Where: Downtown Lake Wales lwmardigras.com The Festival takes place at the picturesque Lake Wailes Park, on the shores of Lake Wailes. The Festivities include live music, food, and activities for the entire family.The Mardi Gras parade starts at 3PM in the Historic Downtown District of Lake Wales and winds it’s way through the streets and down Central Ave. to it’s dramatic close at Lake Wailes Park. The parade boasts dozens of floats from the local Mardi Gras Krewes, media personalities, County Commissioners and the Polk County Sheriff Dept. including Sheriff Grady Judd.

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ABSTRACT - ART OF RECOVERY LIVE EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 6:30-9 p.m. Where: ART/ifact, 820 N Mass Ave, Lakeland A performing and visual arts pop-up exhibition, a culmination of and fundraiser for Abstract - Art of Recovery, a documentary series, featuring artists and their stories, from ache to art. General Admission$15 online, in advance$20 at the door, day of. NOTE: This live event will be filmed, by Reel Moments Media, for use in a final episode of Abstract - Art of Recovery, a documentary series.The pop-up exhibition is a GRUBB Arts, LLC production, in partnership with Art Crawl, Inc. and ART/ ifact Studios and Art Gallery. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/abstract-art-of-recovery-exhibition-and-fundraiser-tickets DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT THE POOR PORKER When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. Where: The Poor Porker 801 E Main St, Lakeland danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at The Poor Porker for a night of great Beignet’s, drinks, and music from all genres! HOLY ROCKA ROLLAZ When: Feb. 26, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven polk.edu/the-arts/ Special Performance Series 2022. $30 General Public. Take an authentic trip back to the 50’s with Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz! If you love the rock ‘n’ roll music of Elvis Pres-

DANIEL PEPIN LIVE AT GROVE ROOTS When: Feb. 27, 2022 | 2-5 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven danielpepinmusic.com Join Havens Best Musician winner Daniel Pepin at Grove Roots Brewing Co. for a night of great food, drinks, and music from all genres!

ley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley & The Comets then you have found your DREAM band! Using vintage instruments and having spent years studying the styles of all the early rock ‘n’ rollers, the band feels no need to update or modernize the classic sound of early American rock ‘n’ roll. For information & tickets: 863-297-1050

AFTER SCHOOL ART When: Feb. 28, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join them for a new lesson each week using a different medium and learn about the elements of art. The activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills - and yours, too!Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot! 863-688-7743

CROP HUNGER WALK When: Feb. 27, 2022 | 1-3 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland 175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland The 38th Lakeland CROP Hunger Walk raises awareness of the needy in our community and the world. It also raises funds for hunger, disaster, and refugee services in the US and overseas. The CROP Walk held in February 2021 raised $14,383 and in the Lakeland Walks, since their beginning, have raised $733,251. This event brings together various congregations and organizations, and is historically one of the larger cross-faith events in Lakeland. CROP Walks are held in cities all over the US.

ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY’S 8TH ANNUAL “TOP CHEF OF POLK COUNTY” When: Feb. 28, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Participating Chefs’ Restaurants achievementacademy.com/top-chef-ofpolk-county-2021-2/ Join us for a night of delicious food and fellowship while raising funds for children from birth through age five with special needs or who are at risk for developmental delays. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal that includes their chef’s signature dish accompanied by a wine or libation that complements the dish’s flavors. There will be an online silent auction

CHAIN O’ LAKES BIG BAND CONCERT: “THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK” When: Feb. 27, 2022 | 2 p.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven Chain O’ Lakes Big Band Concert: “The Great American Songbook.” $10 General Public. Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. For information contact: 863-297-1050

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217 TAFT DR......................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021.......... $313,800

1636 ASPEN AVE...............................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021..........$360,700

11 LEMON ST.....................................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021.......... $315,000

1419 SAGUARO ST............................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021.......... $368,100

245 GINA LN.....................................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021.......... $319,000

7132 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021..........$368,200

140 BERGAMOT LOOP......................DAVENPORT........ 12/29/2021..........$322,800

844 BROOKLET DR..........................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021..........$373,500

1516 CONGAREE ST...........................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021..........$324,900

7104 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021.......... $374,200

209 CARRERA AVE...........................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021..........$326,500

7163 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT......... 12/27/2021..........$374,600

1949 CHICKASAW BLVD...................DAVENPORT.........12/22/2021......... $328,000

513 WILDCAT LN...............................DAVENPORT......... 12/21/2021.......... $374,900

775 BROOKLET DR...........................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021.......... $331,000

1104 FOX PATH RD............................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021...........$377,500

889 BROOKLET DR..........................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021.......... $332,700

813 GRAZIE LOOP.............................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021........... $387,100

1436 SAGUARO ST............................DAVENPORT......... 12/21/2021..........$333,800

678 FIDDLESTICKS DR......................DAVENPORT......... 12/21/2021......... $390,400

1252 SUGARWOOD ST......................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021..........$335,000

7312 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021...........$411,000

1646 MERRIMACK CT.......................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021..........$335,000

7191 OAKMOSS LOOP.......................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021.......... $457,600

1435 SAGUARO ST............................DAVENPORT.........12/22/2021......... $338,400

2306 VICTORIA DR...........................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021..........$535,000

920 SYDNEY ST................................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021..........$339,500

2568 HERITAGE GREEN AVE.............DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021......... $540,200

428 NOBLE AVE................................DAVENPORT......... 12/21/2021..........$343,700

1432 BROOKHAVEN CT....................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021......... $595,000

912 SYDNEY ST.................................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021..........$343,700

1708 OAK BLOSSOM DR...................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021....... $1,550,000

464 LILY LN.......................................DAVENPORT.........12/22/2021......... $345,000

1732 OAK BLOSSOM DR....................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021....... $1,550,000

856 CITRUS RESERVE BLVD.............DAVENPORT........ 12/24/2021..........$346,700

1754 OAK BLOSSOM DR...................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021....... $1,550,000

829 AVENAL LN................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021.......... $348,100

1786 OAK BLOSSOM DR...................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021....... $1,550,000

7128 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT.........12/22/2021.......... $350,100

294 SIESTA VISTA CT........................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021........... $65,800

345 MIRO DR....................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021......... $350,600

132 HUMMINGBIRD PASS.................DAVENPORT.........12/23/2021...........$132,500

1623 ASPEN AVE................................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021..........$352,300

821 BENOI DR....................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021.......... $314,600

807 GRAZIE LOOP............................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021.......... $352,500

825 BENOI DR...................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021........... $317,300

7120 OAKMOSS LOOP......................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021...........$355,100

833 BENOI DR...................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021..........$320,500

7116 OAKMOSS LOOP.......................DAVENPORT.........12/23/2021.......... $355,200

829 BENOI DR...................................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021.......... $325,500

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2301 SEQUOIA WAY..........................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021.......... $348,100 444 EARLMONT PL..........................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021......... $350,000

194 PIAVE ST.................................... HAINES CITY........ 12/20/2021........... $92,000

297 SIESTA VISTA CT........................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021......... $390,600

206 PIAVE ST................................... HAINES CITY........ 12/20/2021........... $92,000

450 CAPTIVA DR..............................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021......... $395,000

402 CYPRESS DR............................. HAINES CITY......... 12/15/2021..........$100,000

1355 YORKSHIRE CT.........................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021......... $430,000

13 WOODLAND CIR......................... HAINES CITY......... 12/16/2021........... $119,900

183 THORNE MEADOW PASS...........DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021........... $221,700

2228 EMBRY AVE............................. HAINES CITY......... 12/15/2021......... $245,000

2826 FAN PALM DR...........................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021..........$252,000

136 TOWNS CIR............................... HAINES CITY........ 12/20/2021...........$271,800

3229 BELLA VISTA DR.......................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021..........$332,900

4287 SWAN ST................................. HAINES CITY......... 12/15/2021..........$278,800

3188 BELLA VISTA DR.......................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021..........$335,900

1129 CATSKILL DR............................ HAINES CITY..........12/17/2021......... $289,000

1609 REDDISH EGRET CT.................DAVENPORT......... 12/27/2021......... $348,000

3273 WEITZEL DR............................ HAINES CITY.........12/22/2021..........$293,500

1645 REDDISH EGRET CT.................DAVENPORT........ 12/28/2021......... $348,000

3281 WEITZEL DR............................. HAINES CITY........ 12/28/2021.......... $300,100

1649 REDDISH EGRET CT.................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021..........$353,500

1005 SUFFRAGETTE CIR.................. HAINES CITY......... 12/15/2021.......... $302,100

1434 FOX SQUIRREL DR...................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021......... $356,000

634 FAIRVIEW AVE.......................... HAINES CITY..........12/17/2021......... $306,600

1621 REDDISH EGRET CT...................DAVENPORT......... 12/27/2021......... $356,000

3285 WEITZEL DR............................ HAINES CITY......... 12/16/2021......... $309,500

3217 BELLA VISTA DR........................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021........... $391,100

315 CHEROKEE AVE......................... HAINES CITY..........12/17/2021.......... $316,000

886 PARADISE DR............................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021.......... $416,700

3276 WEITZEL DR............................ HAINES CITY......... 12/16/2021.......... $318,000

870 PARADISE DR.............................DAVENPORT......... 12/15/2021......... $420,400

650 FAIRVIEW AVE.......................... HAINES CITY......... 12/15/2021......... $320,400

876 PARADISE DR.............................DAVENPORT........ 12/20/2021......... $420,400

460 PATRICIA ALFORD DR.............. HAINES CITY........ 12/20/2021..........$322,800

896 PARADISE DR............................DAVENPORT.........12/22/2021......... $420,400

711 TORTUGAS ST............................ HAINES CITY........ 12/20/2021..........$343,700

701 KETTERING RD...........................DAVENPORT......... 12/16/2021......... $450,000

721 STONEWALL LN......................... HAINES CITY......... 12/16/2021......... $345,000

108 JETTY WAY.................................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021.......... $469,100

1269 HENDON LOOP....................... HAINES CITY......... 12/15/2021..........$362,400

2226 LELANI CIR...............................DAVENPORT..........12/17/2021......... $585,400

832 GISELE CT................................. HAINES CITY......... 12/21/2021......... $365,000

2119 LELANI CIR................................DAVENPORT.........12/22/2021..........$653,600

1005 HENDON LOOP....................... HAINES CITY......... 12/16/2021.......... $381,800

2206 LELANI CIR...............................DAVENPORT......... 12/21/2021..........$665,300

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2849 WOODCREST LN....................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021.......... $189,000

2051 S 30TH ST................................ HAINES CITY..........12/17/2021........$2,721,000

5166 CAMBRY LN................................ LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021.......... $218,000

995 KENBAR AVE............................. HAINES CITY........ 12/20/2021..........$273,000

5626 SUPERIOR DR............................ LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $424,900

LAKE WALES

5984 SWALLOW DR............................ LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021..........$140,000 511 SANDSTONE ST............................. LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021..........$180,000

900 CARVER ST................................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021.............$56,100

707 CARPENTERS WAY 15................... LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021.......... $185,000

338 SCENIC HWY.............................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021............$70,200

8276 SHORT WAY............................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$190,000

215 PHILLIPS ST.................................LAKE WALES........ 12/20/2021........... $88,900

6228 RAVEN RUN............................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021......... $205,000

45 BEAVERKILL DR...........................LAKE WALES........ 12/20/2021........... $90,000

3504 HOPEWELL AVE......................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $240,000

101 BEAVERKILL DR...........................LAKE WALES.........12/22/2021.......... $154,000

1047 RIDGEGREEN LOOP................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $284,000

27 GINGER QUILL CIR.......................LAKE WALES......... 12/15/2021........... $187,500

490 PLATT ST..................................... LAKELAND.........12/22/2021......... $285,000

741 HIBISCUS AVE.............................LAKE WALES......... 12/19/2021.......... $215,000

536 PETREL CIR.................................. LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $294,000

719 HILLSIDE AVE..............................LAKE WALES......... 12/16/2021..........$222,000

5650 EL DORADO AVE....................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $300,000

944 DEVONSHIRE WAY....................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021.......... $267,800

7190 VICTORIA RD............................. LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021......... $308,500

303 SUMMIT AVE.............................LAKE WALES........ 12/20/2021..........$279,600

7161 VICTORIA RD.............................. LAKELAND.........12/22/2021...........$312,500

283 SUMMIT AVE..............................LAKE WALES.........12/23/2021......... $280,400

7149 VICTORIA RD............................. LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$320,300

5025 LAKE BUFFUM RD....................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021......... $345,000

7197 VICTORIA RD.............................. LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021...........$331,200

3559 REAGAN BLVD..........................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021........... $58,400

7154 VICTORIA RD.............................. LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021...........$336,100

6649 HARTMAN RD.........................LAKE WALES........ 12/20/2021........... $60,000

949 TIMBERGREEN DR....................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021.........$400,000

3200 RIVER RANCH BLVD................LAKE WALES......... 12/16/2021............$79,000

8281 CYPRESS TRACE BLVD............... LAKELAND........ 12/30/2021......... $635,000

2738 FAST TROT TRL........................LAKE WALES......... 12/16/2021........... $95,000

6821 O’DONIEL LOOP......................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $850,000

220 LA CASA CONDOS.....................LAKE WALES......... 12/15/2021...........$110,000

7959 LAKE JAMES BLVD...................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021............$73,000

3125 OPAL DR...................................LAKE WALES......... 12/15/2021.......... $125,000

3851 STRAFFORD PL........................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021............$101,100

4060 INDIAN LAKE DR.....................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021.......... $155,000

2768 HUDSON ST............................... LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $127,000

126 WALK IN WATER CREEK RD........LAKE WALES......... 12/21/2021..........$228,000

2777 HUDSON ST................................ LAKELAND........ 12/29/2021........... $127,000

2412 LINDA ST...................................LAKE WALES......... 12/15/2021......... $240,000

6904 DOVE MEADOW TRL................ LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021.......... $134,200

3842 JEROME RD..............................LAKE WALES......... 12/21/2021......... $285,000

4110 CAUDILL DR................................ LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021.......... $186,200

6425 JEWELL LN................................LAKE WALES..........12/17/2021......... $349,000

602 SWISS DR..................................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021.......... $210,000

LAKELAND

3439 SWINDELL RD............................ LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021...........$237,500

2332 JESSIE ST..................................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021........... $64,000

606 LIMBER LN................................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $240,000

1801 FISH HATCHERY RD.................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021...........$110,000

3835 WILLOW RIDGE DR.................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021..........$279,600

1528 CRESCENT PL............................. LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021.......... $195,000

3838 WILLOW RIDGE DR.................... LAKELAND.........12/23/2021.......... $296,100

1569 CHURCHILL CT........................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $205,000

7171 REMINGTON OAKS LOOP............ LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $300,000

1515 CRESCENT PL.............................. LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021.......... $216,000

8118 PARK BYRD RD............................ LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $320,000

3252 SUMMERLAND HILLS CRK......... LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021......... $350,000

3806 WILLOW RIDGE DR................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$323,600

1295 MAIN ST...................................... LAKELAND......... 12/18/2021..........$375,000

1724 HOLTON RD................................ LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021..........$329,500

4330 MAINE AVE................................ LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021.......$1,500,000

8016 APACHE LN................................ LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$332,000

607 HILLSIDE DR................................ LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $200,000

7291 WINNERS BLVD........................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $362,000

1526 EDGEWOOD DR......................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021..........$225,000

2958 OAK TREE LN............................. LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021......... $369,000

3166 STONEWATER DR....................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021.......... $237,000

2903 DUNHILL CIR............................. LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021......... $385,000

1142 WATERFALL LN............................ LAKELAND..........12/17/2021..........$252,000

1304 LANIER RD.................................. LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $500,000

1730 FREDRICKSBURG AVE................ LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$255,000

1325 SHEPHERD RD............................ LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021..........$140,000

4119 SOLAMOR ST.............................. LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021...........$277,200

1915 BIRCHWOOD LOOP.................... LAKELAND.........12/23/2021..........$239,500

2020 SYLVESTER RD........................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $283,000

6384 TORRINGTON CIR..................... LAKELAND......... 12/27/2021..........$265,000

1821 LINCOLN AVE.............................. LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $290,000

4045 WINDCHIME LN......................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021...........$269,100

4096 SOLAMOR ST............................ LAKELAND.........12/23/2021...........$291,700

4015 WINDCHIME LN.......................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$282,500

630 PARK ST....................................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $330,000

5325 LUNN RD.................................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $290,000

308 EASTON DR................................. LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021..........$407,000

1512 HOLLOW TREE CT....................... LAKELAND.........12/23/2021...........$291,300

306 W VALENCIA ST........................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021.......... $175,000

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4532 WHITE MARBLE CT.................... LAKELAND.........12/22/2021.......... $307,200

4651 OLD HWY 37............................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $200,000

5603 KEATON SPRINGS DR................ LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021......... $308,400

15 LOMA LINDA................................... LAKELAND......... 12/18/2021......... $202,000

3816 INDIAN RIVER CT....................... LAKELAND......... 12/27/2021...........$321,900

4140 MOONRAKER DR....................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021.......... $231,000

2405 PARKLAND DR........................... LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021..........$325,000

420 EMERALD COVE LOOP................ LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$275,000

5539 KEATON SPRINGS DR................ LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021...........$331,500

6317 GARDNER DR.............................. LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021...........$279,100

4054 SHEARWATER RD...................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021...........$335,100

6321 GARDNER DR............................. LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021......... $280,900

6103 YATES RD.................................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $340,000

4449 REDING WAY............................. LAKELAND.........12/22/2021......... $288,600

3859 SPRUCE CREEK DR.................... LAKELAND......... 12/21/2021......... $348,800

6426 POLLY LN................................... LAKELAND.........12/22/2021......... $289,800

3828 INDIAN RIVER CT....................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021...........$371,300

6344 GARDNER DR............................ LAKELAND.........12/23/2021.......... $316,400

3829 INDIAN RIVER CT....................... LAKELAND.........12/22/2021........... $377,100

4641 MT VIEW DR............................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021......... $345,000

4027 PINE FOREST PL......................... LAKELAND.........12/23/2021.......... $406,100

851 ROLLING WOODS LN................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $346,300

2903 ASHERWOODS CT..................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $479,000

6719 TREYMONT DR........................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$353,500

6025 EAGLE POINTE DR..................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021........... $65,000

6744 HAMPSHIRE BLVD...................... LAKELAND.........12/22/2021..........$355,000

6030 EAGLE POINTE DR..................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021........... $65,000

6114 WENDEL WAY.............................. LAKELAND..........12/17/2021..........$374,600

5032 TRUMAN LN............................... LAKELAND........ 12/20/2021........... $66,000

6372 GARDNER DR............................. LAKELAND.........12/23/2021..........$376,800

5031 TRUMAN LN............................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021............ $97,000

3510 ROYAL CT................................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021......... $380,000

5358 DELPHI HILLS CIR...................... LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021.......... $139,900

2904 PICKARDS PASS........................ LAKELAND.........12/23/2021......... $398,300

2633 DELPHI HILLS CT........................ LAKELAND.........12/22/2021........... $197,900

5637 EMERALD RIDGE BLVD.............. LAKELAND..........12/17/2021.......... $451,600

4078 WINDING VINE DR..................... LAKELAND........ 12/28/2021..........$235,000

2092 INDIAN SKY CIR......................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $620,000

3216 JENNA MAE WAY......................... LAKELAND..........12/17/2021......... $635,000

925 ASHTON OAKS CIR...................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021..........$675,000

1115 WOODLAND OAKS DR................. LAKELAND......... 12/27/2021............$74,000

1005 MARJORIE ST............................. LAKELAND......... 12/16/2021..........$379,900

2835 SEYMORE ST.............................. LAKELAND......... 12/27/2021........... $150,100

241 HOWARD AVE............................... LAKELAND......... 12/15/2021......... $750,000

5170 CIMARRON DR........................... LAKELAND.........12/22/2021.......... $165,000

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880 CAMBRIDGE DR...................WINTER HAVEN.........12/23/2021.......... $310,800

1204 GOLDEN EAGLE LN.............WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021............ $77,800

884 CAMBRIDGE DR...................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021..........$339,500

896 EAGLE ROCK TER.................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021............ $77,800

468 MCKENNA DR......................WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021......... $349,800

3200 AVENUE Q..........................WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021.............$79,100

244 LAKE SMART CIR..................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021......... $368,900

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225 FRANKLIN CT........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021..........$399,900

112 ORANGE AVE..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021.......... $150,000

248 LAKE SMART CIR..................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021......... $409,800

621 TWELVE OAKS DR..................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021......... $220,000

2226 20TH ST...............................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021......... $483,000

1125 EAGLE CLAW LN...................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021...........$227,500

370 LAKE DAISY CIR....................WINTER HAVEN.........12/23/2021............ $97,900

421 SE AVENUE E..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021..........$235,000

448 SAN JOSE DR........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021......... $200,000

1109 EAGLE CLAW LN...................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021...........$235,100

2865 WHISPERING TRAILS DR....WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021.......... $231,000

675 AVENUE M............................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021...........$237,500

3404 FOX RIDGE ST....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021......... $243,800

1124 EAGLE CLAW LN...................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/27/2021.......... $237,600

676 AUGUSTA RD........................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021..........$249,900

3596 RECKER HWY.....................WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021......... $240,000

3134 WHISPERING TRAILS ST......WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021..........$255,000

134 KINGS POND AVE..................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021......... $244,000

204 KINGSHILL CT.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021.......... $255,500

855 KILLEARN BLVD....................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021.......... $246,100

328 CORSO LOOP.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021..........$259,000

855 KILLEARN BLVD....................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/21/2021.......... $246,100

657 AUGUSTA RD........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021..........$259,900

869 EAGLE ROCK TER.................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/27/2021.......... $247,600

730 TERRANOVA AVE..................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021......... $260,000

980 OLEANDER DR.....................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/21/2021..........$265,000

1042 CORSO DR..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/18/2021..........$269,500

618 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021......... $269,000

924 HERON CIR...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021...........$270,100

594 HONEY BELL RD...................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021...........$271,000

924 HERON CIR...........................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021...........$270,100

1117 EAGLE CLAW LN....................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021..........$275,000

1203 ZAMBRANA CT....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/28/2021..........$273,800

1150 HIGH SEAS ST.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021..........$292,000

697 VITTORIO DR........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/24/2021..........$278,900

3322 OAKHILL PL.........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021.......... $310,000

3809 OSPREY POINTE CIR..........WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021..........$279,900

3048 SAINT PAUL DR..................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021......... $420,000

1046 CORSO DR..........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/21/2021......... $284,600

455 LANHAM DR.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021........... $58,000

1214 ZAMBRANA CT.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021...........$299,100

880 3RD ST..................................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021........... $65,000

1215 ZAMBRANA CT.....................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021..........$304,700

1550 11TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021.......... $125,000

5041 PEBBLE BEACH BLVD...........WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021......... $308,000

1346 37TH ST...............................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021............ $137,100

1219 ZAMBRANA CT.....................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/21/2021...........$320,100

119 KNOLLWOOD DR...................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021...........$173,500

1273 ZAMBRANA CT....................WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021...........$323,100

2715 IDYLRIDGE WAY...................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021.......... $175,000

267 TERRANOVA BLVD................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021..........$325,000

1520 42ND ST...............................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021......... $200,000

1206 SAWGRASS DR....................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/29/2021......... $328,800

525 LUCERNE BLVD.....................WINTER HAVEN..........12/17/2021..........$269,900

6305 PINEHURST LOOP..............WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021......... $328,800

448 LANHAM DR.........................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/16/2021...........$281,300

6268 PINEHURST LOOP..............WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021........... $361,100

876 CAMBRIDGE DR....................WINTER HAVEN.........12/22/2021......... $294,400

512 COLEMAN DR........................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/26/2021......... $370,000

252 KRENSON BAY LOOP............WINTER HAVEN........ 12/30/2021.......... $298,100

6129 PEBBLE BEACH BLVD...........WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021..........$370,500

532 MCKENNA DR.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/21/2021.......... $307,200

128 OVERLOOK DR......................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021......... $389,000

834 LAKE ELBERT CT...................WINTER HAVEN........ 12/20/2021.......... $310,000

213 RUBY LAKE LN.......................WINTER HAVEN......... 12/15/2021.......... $415,000

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