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Locations
Physicians & Provider Listing At Bond Clinic, we are committed to providing Polk County and the surrounding region with qualify medical professionals.
Main Campus 500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880
First Street Campus 325 First Street N. Winter Haven, FL 33881
Downtown Campus 199 Ave B, N.W. Winter Haven, FL 33881
East Campus Off Cypress Gardens Blvd.
3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33884
Ophthalmology Adjacent to the Main Campus
506 Ave A, S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880
Davenport Campus 2320 North Blvd W, Suite C Davenport, FL 33837
Marc Feldman, DPM / Podiatry & Foot Surgery Winter Haven Office
401 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-299-9100 Sebring Office
Lake Wales Office
4900 Sun N Lake Blvd. #1 Sebring, FL 33872 863-299-9100
1342 S.R. 60 East Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-679-1552
Lakeland Office 4730 Explorations Ave. Lakeland, FL 33812
Located in the Orange Grove Plaza
By Appointment Only
Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD Ritter, Cynthia, ARNP Cardiology (Interventional) Cosme, Octavio, MD Patel, Mrudula, AGNP Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD Skukowski, Bobbie, ARNP Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD O’Meara, Mary, MD Torres, Eduardo, MD Ash, Greisy, ARNP Carbone, Carrie, ARNP Cassady, Stephanie, ARNP Cox, Jennifer, ARNP Hughes, Jessica, ARNP Widner, Linda G., ARNP General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Muniz, Elvin, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Shamim, Talha, MD Miller, Emily, ARNP Reedy, Clayton, ARNP Rivera, Ruby A., ARNP
Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Torres, Jorge, MD Bailey, Charla, ARNP Bridges, Stephanie, ARNP Garcia, Kristina, ARNP Huffstickler, Carrie, ARNP Ray, Brandi, ARNP Saucedo, Gerardo, FNP
Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD
Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD Ibrahim, Sherif I, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Lawrence, Laurel, ARNP White, Samantha, ARNP
Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Harte, Brian, ARNP Jones, Courtney, CPNP Jones, Lorrie, ARNP Rodriguez, Payton, CPNP Torres, Heather, CPNP
Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO Hall, Jeffrey, ARNP Nurse Practitioner *Listed by specialty Obstetrics Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD Valadez, Jenifer, NP-C Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD Rampersad, Michelle, ARNP
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Lewis, Jami, ARNP Moore, Vicki C., ARNP Pain Medicine(Interventional) Eldeeb, Mohammad A., MD Madrid, Amber, APRN Patterson, Lauren, ARNP
Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Cole, Lenny, DPT Pegarido, Nicole, DPT Physician Assistant *Listed by specialty Podiatry & Foot Surgery Englert, Christopher, DPM Feldman, Marc, DPM
Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, ARNP Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, ARNP Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Urgent Care Barrow, Michelle, PA-C Calderon, Amelia, ARNP Davidson, KC, ARNP Reed, Deloris, ARNP Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Pickard, Martha, ARNP Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, ARNP Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, ARNP Rodriguez, Christopher, PA
Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, ARNP Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD Robertson, Sally, ARNP
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FAMILY FAMILY MEDICINE MEDICINE
RonaldA. A. Ford, Ronald Ford,M.D. M.D. RichardK.K.LaCalamito, LaCalamito, D.O.D.O. Richard DavidLipschitz, Lipschitz, D.O. David D.O. Sarah Oven, M.D.M.D. Mary R. J.De Sena, Mary R. Sena,M.D.M.D. Garrison F. De Christian, Garrison Christian, M.D. Tristan M.F.Harrison, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D. INTERNAL MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D.
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ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONERS ADULT & PEDIATRIC Laura Linton, MS, NP-C Maria J.L.Pochcial, M.D. Michele Murphy, ARNP-C Crystal E. Ingle, ARNP CARDIOLOGY Deanna Larr, ARNP-C
Randall B. Kramer, M.D. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Laura Ann Woznicki, P.A.-C CARDIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL Rakesh Choubey, M.D. ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ADULT & PEDIATRIC
Maria J. Pochcial, M.D.
COLONCARDIOLOGY & RECTAL SURGERY Randall Kramer, M.D. Richard J.B.Honer, M.D. CARDIOLOGY DERMATOLOGY
INTERVENTIONAL Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.
Rakesh Choubey, M.D.
GASTROENTEROLOGY COLON & RECTAL Mark W. Shabla, M.D. SURGERY
Richard J. Honer, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY DERMATOLOGY Vriti Advani, M.D.
Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.
GENERAL, BREAST & ENDOCRINOLOGY VASCULAR SURGERY Zahily Fals, M.D. W. P. Aronski, M.D.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
GENERAL & VASCULAR Mark W. Shabla, M.D. SURGERY
David K. Speyerer, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY
GYNECOLOGY Vriti Advani, M.D.
GENERAL & VASCULAR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PLASTIC & ENDOCRINOLOGY SURGERY Patrick D. Sullivan, M.D. Zahily Fals, M.D. RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY David K. Speyerer, M.D. William A. Cooper, M.D. D.O. Richard F. Radocha,
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GYNECOLOGY Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D.
Jean-Paul Muller, M.D. NEPHROLOGY J. Anthony Mancini, M.D.
Haldane W. Porteous, M.D., MSC, SCH, FACP HOSPITALIST
Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D. OBSTETRICS -GYNECOLOGY LisaNEPHROLOGY M. Jardine, M.D. Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. Haldane W. Porteous, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D.
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OPHTHALMOLOGY GYNECOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. & RECONSTRUCTIVE Edna Pierre-Louis, M.D. SURGERY Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. John J. McGetrick, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D. Lorraine S. Simonds, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Jean-Paul Muller, M.D. J. GENERAL, Anthony Mancini, M.D. BREAST &
VASCULAR SURGERY
OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC William A. Cooper, D.O. & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
W. P. Aronski, M.D.
John J. McGetrick, M.D.
PHYSICAL MEDICINE PODIATRY & REHABILITATION Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M.& INTERVENTIONAL PAIN James E. Koon, D.P.M. MANAGEMENT
PULMONOLOGY & CRITICAL Robert Kent, D.O. CARE
PLASTIC & M.D. Jose I. Martinez-Salas, RECONSTRUCTIVE RHEUMATOLOGY SURGERY Maurice F. McCarthy,Jr., M.D. Richard F. Radocha, M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D. PODIATRY
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. Laura Ann Woznicki, P.A.-C James E. Koon, D.P.M.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS PULMONOLOGY & Michele L. Murphy, APRN-C CRITICAL CARE Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C Jose I.Murphy, Martinez-Salas, M.D. Nichole APRN-C Julie Earp, APRN-C RHEUMATOLOGY Ashley Penaloza, APRN-C MauriceMartin, F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Tiffney APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D. Carey Coco, APRN-C
(863) 294-0670 • 635 First Street, North, Winter Haven • gesslerclinic.com
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Happy New Year! Let’s make 2019 the best year ever! We have big plans for this year at the magazine. We’re excited to share this next year with all of you! Did you make a New Year’s resolution? In our cover story, we talk about how to make those goals less overwhelming and feel more achievable to reach success. We also look at alternative forms of health care like acupuncture and medical marijuana. We talk with Heather Bell, a personal trainer and owner of Honor Gym about why and how to get started with an exercise routine that fits our needs. Eat lunch with us over at Chef Neil’s Bistro while we talk with Chef Neil himself! He treats every customer like family. His restaurant was also voted Best Cuban Sandwich for our Best of Haven 2018. Read what makes his different and why everyone loves it. We have our Top Ten events listed for Polk County as well as a very large calendar of events to keep you busy all month long. If you have an event you’d like to add, go online to havenmagazines.com you can list it for free. I hope you all have a great new year filled with love, peace and many laughs! See you around town! Amy Sexson Editor Haven & LKLD Haven Magazine asexson@scmginc.com
Our joy is in serving such a wonderful community and we extend to you our wishes for a Happy and Safe New Year!
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JANUARY VOLUME 3 ISSUE 4 Publisher Kim Edwards Editor Amy Sexson Contributing Writers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Sally Del Castillo Contributing Photographers Bill Siegel Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Graphic Designer Steven Maynard Sr. Sales Consultant Barbara Rakoczy Gary Peach Digital Specialist Kathy Woodruff Account Executives Chris Campbell President Sun Central Media Group Chris Sexson HAVEN is published twelve times a year by the Sun Central Media Group. Haven distributes 16,104 copies a month with 8,604 mailed to homes and 7,500 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County. For advertising information please contact: kedwards@scmginc.com For editorial information please contact: asexson@scmginc.com To submit to our calendar: calendar@scmginc.com Office: 99 Third Street N.W. Winter Haven, Florida 33881 863-533-4183
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LOCAL NEWS RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
FIRST EDUCATION DEGREE GRADS FROM PSC
On Dec. 3, Winter Haven Mayor Brad Dantzler presented El Olivio Mexican Restaurant owners Paula and Americo Villarreal with a plaque. The restaurant first opened on Dec. 3, 1988, they have changed locations four times, mostly around the downtown Winter Haven area. Two years ago, Paula had a stroke so their daughter Blanca stepped up to help. Paula hopes Blanca, her husband Ernesto and their three children will run the restaurant for the next 30 years.
CHOIR SINGS AT WHITE HOUSE
WETLANDS DEVELOPMENT
On Dec. 13, six students graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education for the first time at Polk State College. Polk State is the only public post-secondary institution in Polk County offering stateapproved teacher education preparation programs. PSC created the program in 2016, in part because the University of South Florida closed its Polk campus in 2012.
Students in the Frostproof Middle-Senior High School Choir had the opportunity to sing Christmas carols in the East Room of the White House for more than two hours on Nov. 30. To be awarded the unique opportunity, Frostproof Choir Director Jonathan Carter said he sent an application and a video of the choir. The students wore tuxedos and evening gowns. High school choir groups from across the country performed as part of the White House Holiday Open House series.
Ashton Land Development staff are almost done getting permits to build more than 250,000 square feet of commercial space around 1,600 housing units on property roughly surrounding the Carlton Arms apartment complex. Much of the land is wetlands. There are spots on the land with higher elevation where structures may be built. Peace Creek, connecting the north Chain of Lakes to the Peace River runs directly through the property.
RESTORED CABOOSE OPEN
CONSIDERING BUS SERVICE CUTS
HOLIDAY CHEER DELIVERED
The Lake Wales Museum dedicated its newly renovated railroad caboose as part of its holiday celebration. Under renovation for the past three years, the 1928 Seaboard Airline Railroad car is once again open to the public. The caboose was donated to the museum in 1991 by the St. Petersburg Historic Society.
Officials for the Polk County Public Schools have begun the process of evaluating whether cuts to bus service for charter school students and students who live within two miles of their assigned school are necessary to save money, improve efficiency and offset a driver shortage. Asst. Superintendent of Operations Rob Davis and Transportation Operations Dir. Vaughn Belcher outlined options that could impact upward of 1,500 students in the 2019-20 year.
More than 25 officers, staff and volunteers descended upon Winter Haven’s Walmart Supercenter to shop for Christmas gifts for 10 families, 30 youth total, as part of the department’s Annual Operation Reach Out. Through money raised by grants and donations, most notably from Walmart, the officers, staff and volunteers spent a few hours shopping for the families. Most of the gifts were distributed on Dec. 15.
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MAKE SOME MUSIC A public piano was placed in downtown Winter Haven in front of Potthast Studios. Anyone is able to sit down and crank out a tune. Winter Haven Cultural Arts Advisory Committee Chair and decades-long civic leader Judy Cleaves said she came up with the idea after seeing public pianos set up around Sarasota. The piano was painted by local artist Carol Hughes.
CHEERLEADERS WIN NEW BUS STOP The Bartow varsity cheerleaders came away with their fifth straight competition win this year on Dec. 15. Competing in and hosting the Fourth Annual Chase the State Competition, which features 50 different teams, Bartow’s varsity squad won first place in Varsity Large Co-Ed, the junior varsity squad finished first in the Junior Varsity Co-Ed and the Bartow Middle School team finished first in the middle school competition. Bartow’s next tournament will be the regional on Jan. 11 in Plant City.
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously to authorize $300K in taxpayer dollars to build a bus stop at the Sweet Center on First Street. The project is geared toward alleviating traffic. To help improve traffic flow, Winter Haven Hospital will be donating a bit of land and building a “bus pull off” and shelter. City CRA funds are being used to reimburse costs to the hospital.
POLK TOP 10 COUCH TO 5K TRAINING
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Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a.m., Bok Tower Gardens. boktowergardens.org Running training designed to motivate someone “out of shape” to prepare for a 5K race. By the last meeting, you will be ready to run at the Carillon Classic 5K on February 23, 2019. Training sessions free with general admission or membership; separate charge applies for Carillon Classic 5K. (863) 734-1222
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
TAPESTRY THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK
BRASS ROOTS TRIO: CON BRIO!
PINTS FOR PAWS LAKELAND BEER FEST
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
WILLIAM SCHAAF: THE WAY OF THE EQUINE
DOG DAY
Jan. 18, 7 - 10 p.m. at Lake Mirror in Lakeland. Attendees will enjoy unlimited sampling of a large variety of beer and other fine beverages. Leashed pets are welcome. All ticket sales are final, Pints for Paws donates 100% of the sales to The Humane Society of Polk County, Inc. Must be 21 years and older to attend event. Tickets can be purchased at https://centralfloridatix.com/ events/pints-for-paws
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Jan. 03 - 20 Theatre Winter Haven. theatrewinterhaven.com The tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell. Does contain adult themes, language and humor. 863-294-SHOW (7469)
Jan. 18 - Feb. 03 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. http:// lwlt.org The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice. (863) 676-1266
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Jan. 08, 7:30 p.m. at the RP Funding Center. Rpfundingcenter.com The Premier musical tribute to Carole King. This show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic image of her multimillion selling album of 1971.
Jan. 19 - June 8 at Polk Museum of Art. polkmuseumofart.org. For many years, Bill Schaaf has explored equine imagery in his paintings and sculpture. The horse figure is an iconic metaphor for power, sensuality, transition and beauty and has occupied a dominant place in his visual vocabulary.
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Jan. 11, 7 p.m. at the Lake Wales Arts Center. lakewalesartscouncil.org Their concert will feature the music of Copeland, Manfredini, Lobos, Piazzolla, Rossini, Verdi, and much more! A fusion of classical, jazz, Americana and Latin styles. In 2009 Brass Roots Trio was honored to perform for President and Mrs. Obama and their guests at the White House.
Jan. 20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. boktowergardens.org Enjoy extra special dog inspired events. Regular general admission applied to humans and $5 per dog. 50% of canine proceeds benefit Humane Society of Polk County. (863) 734-1222
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Jan. 12, 10 a.m. at Circle B Bar Reserve. polknature.com/explore/circleb-bar-reserve Polk County Master Gardeners will present four fun, activityfilled workshops for kids in K - 5th grade.The workshops will highlight Central Florida’s native plants and the conservation of Central Florida pristine habitats with a different topic and engaging outdoor activities / crafts.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
Jan. 21 is for celebration and remembrance, education and tribute, but above all, a day of service. It is a day of volunteering for building the community of his dream. Check our calendar for local gatherings.
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ORLANDO TOP 10 WHIRLYBALL
STAR-STUDDED EVENINGS
WhirlyBall is best described as a combination of basketball, hockey and jai-alai played while riding an electrically powered machine, similar to a bumper car, called a WhirlyBug. Quicker, stronger and far more maneuverable, the WhirlyBug powers you and your team down court in a five on five game. Play at the Whirly Dome, 6464 International Dr. More info at whirlydome.com. (407) 212-3030.
Every Friday & Saturday in January at the Orlando Science Center. Learn about our place in outer space through the Crosby Observatory, weather permitting. The 10” Byers refracting telescope is used to look at various celestial objects, depending on what is visible in the night sky during the season, as well as 8” and 10” reflecting telescopes. Check out a stellar movie in the Digital Adventure Theater before or after your stargazing. www.osc.org/
SECOND FRIDAY ART IN THE ALLEY
TRUTH TO POWER FLORIDA MARCH
Jan. 11, 6-9pm. Art and music exhibitors will line Royellou Lane, in the heart of downtown Mount Dora, showcasing their original art, handmade goods and acoustic sounds. Downtown galleries will have extended hours and will be open to the public free of charge. Every month is different. secondfridayartinthealley.com
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Jan. 19, 9am-1:30pm at Lake Eola Park. Calling our sisters from across the state, to come together for another historic event. Show the world that we have the power to make a difference when we speak our truth and amplify our voices in unison, to be heard around the world! www.womensmarchfl.org
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WINTER MUSIC SERIES
Every Saturday at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards from noon - 4pm. Featuring live music on the outdoor stage and inside at the Wine & Cheese Bar. The musicians are hand-picked from the talent throughout Central Florida. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tasting. Schedule & more info at www.lakeridgewinery. com. 1-800-768-WINE
CHER: HERE WE GO AGAIN
Jan. 21, 7:30pm at the Amway Center. The multi-awardwinning singer, actress and show-stopping performer will be touring the U.S. for the first time in five years. Cher will perform many of her hits along with some new songs from the “Dancing Queen” album. www.amwaycenter.com
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Jan. 11, 6-9:30pm at Leu Gardens. Night time hike at your own pace includes learning stations, bug house, scavenger hunt, crafts, a visit with nocturnal animals, telescopes and more. Fun for the whole family. Buy tickets in advance www.leugardens.org. (407) 246-2620.
HAMILTON
NFL PRO BOWL
Jan. 22+various dates at Dr. Phillips Center. The story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. www.drphillipscenter.org (844) 513-2014.
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Jan. 27, 3pm at Camping World Stadium. Watch your favorite players from around the country play. NEW this year, your ticket will get you into the game and also give you access to Player Red Carpet Viewing, Special Kid Zone Activities, and Postgame Fireworks. www.nfl.com/probowl
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TAMPA TOP 10 LITTLE SURREALISTS TOUR
Every Saturday in January at The Dali Museum in St. Pete. Kids ages 4-11 are invited to bring their families on a special 1-hour Museum tour. Meet on the third-floor overlook and get ready for awesome art & family fun. Free with Museum admission. (727) 823-3767 thedali.org
SKYWATCH
Jan. 12, 7-10pm, weather permitting. Join the space experts from the Museum of Science & Industry to enjoy an evening of space exploration through MOSI’s telescopes as you observe the Moon, Mars, Pleiades and the Orion Nebula. SkyWatch stargazing events are located in the parking lot by the new MOSI entrance. All ages, no ticket required, free. www.mosi.org
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1 OUTBACK BOWL
Jan. 1, 12pm, at the Raymond James Stadium. The Iowa Hawkeyes vs. No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs. Both teams are 8-4. It will be the first time these teams have played in 119+ seasons of their football history. It will also be the first appearance by Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. outbackbowl.com
INTO THE ARCTIC KINGDOM WITH FLORIAN SCHULZ, PHOTOGRAPHER
Jan. 15, 7pm at Ferguson Hall, Straz Center. Discover a vibrant ecosystem including playful polar bears, mysterious musk ox, and a herd of thousands of caribou over the course of 34 months in the high arctic. From National Geographic Live! Purchase tickets at www.strazcenter.org
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Jan. 6, 8am at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. What are your goals for 2019? Achieve your first goal by finishing a 5k or 10k. Every finisher will receive a performance shirt & a customized finisher’s medal. Stick around and listen to some live music by local bands and eat from your local food trucks! Register at neoendurance.com
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It’s always a good time to do something that improves our health and happiness. Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves at the beginning of a new year and make such grand promises about losing weight, going to the gym or saving money? Statistics show that the majority of us are not thinking about the resolutions come Valentine’s Day when we dive into that heart-shaped box of chocolates. How can we change this? What can we do differently? Here are some simple steps we can take to keep the energy up for creating new habits. It will be difficult, you will want to stop. But don’t. Keep going! This is the year for big changes and we’re starting with day one.
Break down your big resolutions into smaller, baby steps It won’t be so overwhelming. You’ve heard the old saying, how do you eat an elephant...one bite at a time. Meaning, take one step at a time. Don’t let that overwhelming feeling ultimately be your downfall. Don’t let it stop you. If your goal is to lose 50 pounds, start by telling yourself you will lose three pounds this month and take it from there. This works with everything from growing your bank account to exercise. Start small with realistic goals and challenge yourself.
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Commit to your goals Don’t give up! Focus on taking care of yourself, getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, and eating more plantbased foods that will give you energy. You deserve this. Exercise daily, even by doing little things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Park in the back of the parking lot and walk. It won’t be easy and it won’t always be fun, but the outcome of reaching a goal feels better than anything. Keep your physical body in good health, too. Don’t forget your regular doctor and dentist check-ups!
Celebrate your achievements Did you reach a goal? Celebrate! Are you on track? Celebrate! Celebrate all of your small victories, if you keep moving in that direction it will turn into giant victories. You create a momentum and will keep moving towards your ultimate goal. Don’t undermine yourself, though. If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t celebrate by getting ice cream. Be excited about your achievements and show yourself some love.
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Learn from your mistakes Know your limits! Set boundaries and stick to them. Don’t let the first setback make you want to quit. Sometimes we don’t know our boundaries until we are passed them. If this happens, learn from it. Do something differently. Are you feeling too tired to work out? Maybe you need more sleep. Sleep is necessary, it’s not an option. Maybe you didn’t eat the best dinner and you feel awful. Plan for the next time you need something to eat fast. Their is always a solution to everything, you just have to want to hear it. Also, find an outlet for your stress. Begin a new hobby, take time to meditate everyday or if needed or find a professional to talk to. Stress can sneak up on us and turn ugly. Help to manage your mind so that when the stress of life hits you, you can handle it gracefully. Having an outlet for creativity, exercise, yoga classes or even cuddling with your pets can greatly reduce stress. Be proactive.
Be thankful This is my favorite. Be thankful, express your gratitude. We are quick to say the things we don’t like, but how often do we talk about the things that make us happy? Being grateful is more than just saying thank you. It’s about expressing your happiness towards someone or something. Be joyful and appreciate all of the big and little things in your life. By expressing love we are spreading those positive feelings around. Love will grow around you.
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As we begin 2019, resolutions or not, spend some time to take care of yourself everyday. Read everyday. Laugh everyday. Stop for five minutes everyday and do something nice for yourself like pet your dog, go for a walk, create art, meditate or simply tell someone why they are special to you. Connect with your friends either for a night out or plan a weekend away. Taking time for yourself is rejuvenating. Make 2019 your best year ever.
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AMERICAN HEALTH WEEK Our very best friend and business partner (besides each other and Sebastien and Jordy) is named Owen. As he would say, “in a past life,” (he has had many past lives) he literally owned and ran American Health Magazine. He also had Psychology Today, Mother Earth News and Spy Magazines. Our business with Owen was not magazines but, Airbnbs and decorating his Hotel (from another life). Work or no work, January in New York can be a depressing time. The holidays are over, it’s a new year and it’s dark at 4pm. People, especially O, start reflecting on their “past lives.” Around this time every year, Owen would get restless; sick of everybody around him in the small Upstate NY havenmagazines.com
shouldn’t take. He knew a thing or two on becoming the best version of oneself. In the spirit of the New Year, for sport I’ve decided to share our “American Health Week” experience. Similar to the film Fight Club, it consisted of a few basic elements for those of you interested in subscribing.
town. Everyone seemed to be eating fast food, drinking beer at the hotel bar, acting lazy and not performing to their maximum capacity both physically and mentally. As a result, Owen who is like the ‘Wizard of Oz’ and always conceiving grandiose ideas said, “Ah, umm, we should do “American Health Week.”
Eat healthy No bread, nothing fried and nothing fast. We didn’t ever go to extremes of being vegan or vegetarian just light healthy fare. A lot of salads and bone soup. At one point I think I thought I was going to turn into a salad. Lol Side Note: Anybody that knows Nando and I knows about our bone soup. We always have a pot of it on
Even though he wasn’t a doctor or personal trainer… the man was definitely well educated on the subject from publishing all those issues of American Health and Psychology Today magazines. They covered everything from Why do Yoga vs. Spinning to MEN-O-Pause for men, to which vitamins you should and 24
the stove. Beef or chicken. We swear by it. Whether we are in warm Florida or NY… year round its great. If you are sick or weak or lacking in nutrition or just want to be really healthy… make bone soup. We add plenty of onion, garlic and a dollop of Whole Fat Greek Yogurt. We actually substitute Greek Yogurt (it must be whole fat) for mayo and sour cream. Ok… back to American Health Week with the Big O… Zero Alcohol Obviously accompanied the improvement on diet was zero alcohol. We typically would enjoy a glass of wine or two with our dinner break at the hotel and are no strangers to
happy hour. There was not time for parties. This was a rush job so we spent intense hours trying to get it ready for guests. That was part of the program: Work long days, work really hard and don’t stop moving. Keep busy. Idle time leaves room for unnecessary food consumption, plopping yourself in front of the TV, distractions and laziness. Owen is always saying and doing eccentric things. He said something during this week that I hear in my head every time I do stairs… “Never just walk up stairs.” Some expert in his research for a health piece told Owen, “Run up the stairs. See the stairs as a workout opportunity.” Previously, Owen made me laugh when he went stomping up stairs wearing what we call his clunky “rocking shoes” He claims they are a special posturepedic invention. It wasn’t until our “training” and him actually explained his reasoning for attacking the stairs that I realized he wasn’t just odd… we agreed. Nando and I are those people that run up the escalators and seldom take the elevators. So, there we were, changing our routines and habits and making new ones. Books on tape We listened to books on tape while we worked. Owen loves Shakespeare along with all the greats. His Audible library is huge. We would bumble around working and listening to whatever the day’s flavor was. It became addictive. Owen even got headphones that could go underwater in order to listen to the books while swimming. Swimming with Steven King… how fun. Exercise Owen’s father Ben lived to be 93. He attributed it to his daily swimming routine. Obviously having good genes will help. Naturally, Owen chose to do daily laps as his go to exercise along with his “stair running.” Swimming is so good for your lungs and blood flow and mobility of the body. Nando loves to swim as well. He did that or he got roped into my faves… Zumba, Carmen Electra Strip Tease Aerobics or Ballet. Well Nando didn’t do any ballet because he has two left feet. No matter what, we had to put in a full exercise hour daily. * There is an adult ballet class here in Winter Haven that I plan on attending this winter. No Time Frame for American Health Week existed. The duration was definitely longer than a week. It was
like AA… one day at a time. Each day it got easier and we got healthier. Skin improved. Figures improved as did attitudes along with a healthy competition. Nando and Owen both got weighed at the beginning and they had a bet going on who could lose the most weight. I can’t remember the outcome. Owen will say himself of course. When it was time…we had champagne to celebrate our health and the fact that we had finished the hotel. Note: I spent what I believe to be my formative years working on and off with Owen. He taught me so much by following me around as I “dressed” his properties; educating me on many subjects such as American Health, how to Bulldoze, Fashion and Fishing. Life in General.
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He believed that a big part of what kept him healthy was having Jake, his Golden Retriever always by his side. Jake was like a service dog, before they really coined the term. Owen has always been ahead of the trend and the times – hence the magazines.
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Owen had always known the plan, once the hotel was decorated and we were bikini ready, Nando and I were leaving him for the remaining winter in Florida. Days after arriving in Polk County, we got a call from Owen. “Ah.. Um.. Sally, what airport is Winter Haven closest to? Jake and I are coming for the weekend.” He missed his teammates.
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Mr. American Health flew down to Winter Haven and conveniently contracted some unknown “sickness” called, “He was too ill to fly back to NY.” Consequently he and Jake had to begin “American Health Week pt. 2” – A month on the Eagle Lake farm running the hotel via FaceTime, listening to books, fishing off of the dock, and sneaking Nando’s mom’s cookies with fresh orange juice. So, Here’s to your American Health Week …..
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THE POWER OF COSMIC N A T U R E A fascination with R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books, natural talent, and a few hard knocks along the way have shaped 20-year-old up-andcoming local artist, A.J. Green.
always his forte. He admits that he was an introverted kid and that art was an outlet for him. “Not only was I able to express myself, but the art eventually was able to speak for me,” he said. “Being an introvert, I was able to, in a strange sense, indulge in myself, and fall into myself and enjoy the things I did.”
At an early age, the young creative was so obsessed with the imaginatively composed and colorful Goosebumps covers that he made it a point to start following the work of illustrator Tim Jacobus. “I fell in love with the saturation and the color in his art pieces. The one I remember was a book called The Haunted Mask,” he said, rattling off a few other titles that stood out in his memory – Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns and My Hairiest Adventure. A.J. would sit for hours at the kitchen table replicating the covers.
A.J. sharpened the skills he’d developed drawing book covers by drawing things from his own imagination. As he has evolved, so too has A.J.’s artistic style. He now does Pointillism, a technique using small dots to make up a larger picture. He has typically used graphite and black ink mediums but has introduced pops of color his work to “compliment the intensity” of his black and white monochromatic style.
Holding a conversation with A.J. today is effortless. He’s well-spoken and selfassured though communication wasn’t
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Much of A.J.’s inspiration comes from films. He used to love drawing cinematic insight from the imaginative side of horror films and has become very interested in the sci-fi genre. Aliens, winged creatures, creatures in humanoid form – his fascination with sci-fi comes from what he calls a “broader spectrum of imagination and creativity.” He also uses social media to follow other artists. He examines their technique, color pallets, and mediums to modify in a way that he can use for his own art. Along with his admiration for other artists, A.J. is also blown away by his own growth. Two of his most recent pieces hold a special place in the creative’s heart. The first, titled, Arzonnica the Skyfall, is a blend of mediums. “It’s just a beautiful picture of this humanoid female figure and I’m really interested in the female figure when I’m rendering it in the sci-fi theme. It is meteors scratching through the sky in the background and her whole world is about to be destroyed. She’s holding this staph that possesses power unparalleled to anything humans have ever experienced,” he explained. Another piece, Muted Maroon, is a stunning image of a somber man with an index finger pressed against his lips in a hush motion. A black and white piece, A.J. used pops of maroon in the moths fluttering around the mysterious man. He discussed the piece, saying, “The picture symbolizes motion. It looks like there are these creatures fluttering around him, but it’s silent. It’s so beautiful – the eyes are really intense, the shading is really intense and it’s a black and white photo, and the only thing that has color are the red insects flying around in the background.” Along with these pieces, A.J. has been working with Jane Waters-Thomas, Executive Director of Arts Ensemble, on community mural projects. He just finished a project called “Wings,” a pair of angel wings on a wall in Haines City. After completing his wings, A.J. began to see photos of people posing in front of them on social media. “It gave me goosebumps because these people haven’t even seen me yet, but they know me. They know me because they know my art, they’re interacting with my art, they’re engaging with my art,” he said excitedly. Green’s journey would have been much different without supporters in his corner. He named his mom and girlfriend as instrumental to his success havenmagazines.com
and spotlighted older sister Laura. She was always there to encourage him. “She would always tell me, ‘I know you can do better than this,’” he said. Laura’s constructive criticism would often make him discard what he was working on to reimagine something much greater. He said her words helped him to make his work “come to life.” Another advocate for A.J. is Kurtis Flanders of Growing Positivity, a program for creatives working under Art Ensemble. A.J. says he is amazed by what Kurtis does for the kids of the community and that he plans to become a part of Growing Positivity. “He’s very much an inspiration to an artist like me, how he’s able to engage with these kids, how he’s able to engage with the future – because these kids are our future,” he said. Growing up in Naples, A.J. moved to Winter Haven about 2 years ago. Robbed and held at gunpoint, his few years here have been colored by periods of adversity. He leveraged his struggles though and turned them into something beautiful. “Most of my growth happened in Winter Haven because of the level of adversity I faced happened in Winter Haven,” he said. That adversity shaped his dream. “At first, my dream was to impact the world and impact the lives of many on a deeper level through art,” he said. “Now my goal is to bring out the creative nature in everyone.” He remembers a conversation he had with someone saying, “I want to just build a place, like a temple of creativity and love in the chaos of the normal world where people could come and heal and recover and tap into the greater half of themselves where they could release their creativity.” “I call that the ‘Cosmic Nature’ within people – the beauty, the essence of who they are, the greatness within them,” he said. He believes so firmly in this dream that he’s dubbed the brand he’s creating, Cosmic Nature. The young artist is in the midst of working on a body of work that he hopes to make available for purchase when it’s completed. You can follow his work and “the power of art and the power of Cosmic Nature” by following @cosmic.nature_ on Instagram.
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“Meat”Your New Friend, The Cubano Some people find their careers, and for others, their career finds them. This is the case of Chef Neil Curran, owner and sandwich master extraordinaire of Chef Neil’s Bistro off of Dundee Road.
opened for business in 2010. Known for his Cubano (Chef Neil’s Bistro won best Cuban Sandwich in 2018’s Best of Haven), the chef discussed what makes it so irresistible. Of course, he starts off with a good base of delicious Cuban bread, he also puts salami on his version along with ham, Cuban pork, swiss cheese, and pickles. Instead of mixing the mayo and mustard together, he puts mayo on one side and mustard on the other, separating the condiments just enough to make the flavors distinctly separate, but marry together beautifully in each bite. Above all else though, his Cubano is so good because of the quality ingredients he buys, something he learned from Mr. Christy while working at his restaurant. He presses it to perfection and voila, a mouthwatering Cuban sandwich.
Originally from Massachusetts, Chef Neil’s family moved to Florida when he was young. He grew up in Miami, making the move to Polk County in 1982 following his high school graduation. Today, his eclectic background is reflected in his accent – a charming mix of quickpaced Miami and gritty northeast with the occasional hint of southern twang sneaking its way in. He was 18, looking for a job, and about to move back to Miami when, on his birthday, he got a call back from a restaurant he’d applied to. He went into Tom’s Steak and Seafood for an interview and was hired to be a dishwasher.
Have you ever ordered The Vinnie or maybe a Howie Dog from Chef Neil’s? The names aren’t just fun monikers for his scrumptious creations, most of his menu items are named after someone special.
Two months in, he was offered a promotion to line cook, which he accepted. He stayed there until 1988 when he began working at Christy’s Sundown Restaurant.
The Vinnie, an Italian sandwich with ham, salami, hot cappy, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, oil and vinegar on a toasted hoagie roll, is named after his cousin Vinnie, Uncle Vinnie (whose picture is hanging at the Bistro), and the chef’s own middle name, Vincent.
He spent about 7 years as a line cook until the Executive Chef, Joe Broker, was ready to retire. Broker asked Neil if he was ready to learn the ropes. He was ready indeed and worked there for another 10 years as the Executive Chef. A brief break from the restaurant biz to try his hand at sales eventually opened the door for him to work as the chef at Jimmy T’s. New owners and changes to the restaurant were the writing on the wall for Chef Neil that it was time to branch out on his own.
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“All along I had been thinking I wanted to do my own thing,” he said. In the mornings when he was off work, he would drive around town scoping potential restaurant spaces.
The Frannie, aside from being Uncle Vinnie’s wife and Chef Neil’s aunt, is a freshly made chicken salad sandwich with lettuce and mayo on ciabatta bread. His chicken salad is made with fresh, ovenroasted chicken, mayo, salt and pepper, celery, and a little something extra. The chicken salad has an orange tint to it thanks to a secret ingredient. We took stabs in the dark as to what the mystery ingredient could be, but the chef wouldn’t budge.
He found the prime locale for his sandwich shop on Dundee Road. He worked to renovate the interior and
The Howie Dog is named after his Chihuahua Howie, who sadly passed away last year. The Sunshine and The
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Hollywood are named for his daughters, The Mighty One is a nod to his mother’s nickname, and the Big Al is named after a friend of his, who had a sign made for him that now hangs in the shop. The Helmick is his Reuben sandwich named after former patrons of Christy’s Sundown Restaurant. When the Helmick’s heard Chef Neil was opening the bistro, they wanted to do something for him, so they bought an ice machine for him. “They wouldn’t let me pay them back so, to me, the only way I could pay them back was to put them on the menu,” he said. A look around the bistro might clue you in that Chef Neil is a die hard Patriots fan. When he isn’t cooking or catching a game, he loves going to the gym. He goes 5 to 6 days a week at 5 am for an hour and goes to spin class about 3 afternoons a week. The chef also enjoys spending time with wife Emma, two daughters, Kayla and Emilee, and his newest little love, granddaughter Luca Claire. Oh, and we can’t forget his two frisbee buddies, Boston Terriers Olive and Bella. Everything at Chef Neil’s Bistro was delicious from his famous Cubano to The Helmick, his homemade beans and rice and potato salad, but there was something that stood out more than the food. As we sat and talked, several customers came in or called. He would banter back and forth with them, asking about their family, making their order just as they like it. Either they were regulars, or he just treats everyone like a regular. The food isn’t the only thing that makes this hometown sandwich shop a must-try. Winter Haven loves his food, but they seem to love Chef Neil even more. Chef Neil’s Bistro 1612 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 293-5805 FB @Chefneilsbistro
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First, make an appointment to see a qualified and registered physician for the initial exam. Physicians have to complete the required training and must be registered with the state, find a list here: www.floridahealth.gov. If the physician approves, they put you on a state medical marijuana use registry. At this point, potential patients must submit an application to the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use, either mailed-in or online, with a copy of a state ID or proof of residency and the required $75 fee. From start to finish, this process can take up to 30 days. The cards expire one year after approved date.
Low-THC cannabis means a plant of the genus Cannabis, the dried flowers of which contain 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinol and more than 10 percent of cannabidiol weight for weight; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; or any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center. “Marijuana” means all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center for medical use by a qualified patient. - www.floridahealth.gov
Medical marijuana, low THC cannabis is not covered by insurance. State law bans smokable marijuana however licensed dispensaries offer oils, concentrates, liquids that can be vaporized, topical ointments, pills, edibles, wax and accessories. You may only use stateapproved marijuana delivery devices. This is an object used, intended for use, or designed for use in preparing, storing, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body, and which is dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center for medical use by a qualified patient. You may not grow your own marijuana.
Medical marijuana is available in Florida, however, remains illegal under federal law.
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Cancer Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV AIDS Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Crohn’s disease Parkinson’s disease Multiple sclerosis (MS) Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those above A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition
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and master them before adding any additional weight. Begin with three sets of 10-12 repetitions of bodyweight squats, reverse lunges, push ups, chair dips and crunches. Then add in a brisk walk. It is important to note that each of these can be modified to suit the needs of both a beginner or an advanced athlete. Look up the exercises online for proper form before performing or get with a Certified Personal Trainer.”
Originally from Kentwood, Louisiana, Heather Bell earned her degree in Business Management/ Entrepreneurship from Southeastern Louisiana University. She married Wayne Bell and they moved to Florida for business opportunities. She has since obtained a second degree in Respiratory Therapy, became a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor specializing in women’s fitness and fitness nutrition.
How important is diet? I asked Heather for tips on building strength, energy and losing weight. “It’s been said before, and I’ve found it to be true... you can’t out-train a bad diet. Put the fast food on the back burner and try fresh, non-processed food. Begin by increasing overall water intake and then follow that up with preparing your meals in advance so you don’t run to the first fast food line when you are hungry. Remember the food that is classified as ‘fast’ often comes ‘slow.’ By making the healthier choice you will find yourself with more energy to get through the day.”
Heather is also mother to four kids ages 2 - 10. Not only does she work as a trainer, but she homeschools her kids. She’s a very strong woman, both physically and emotionally. I sat and chatted with her about why we should all be working out, how to get started and what to do if we don’t have access to a gym. First thing’s first, why exercise? What are the benefits of working out? “There are many benefits to working out. Aside from improving cardiovascular health and endurance, exercising has also been proven to prevent and/or help manage depression, diabetes, maintain a healthy weight, improve muscle strength and endurance,” Heather explained.
Full disclosure, I’ve been a client of hers for about 8 months now, but this is not a paid advertisement. We decided to write about Heather, and all exercise for that matter, because it’s so good for you. I don’t want to be a bodybuilder and I actually don’t follow her meal plan. (She knows, she sees my Instagram) I started because it’s the only thing I do that’s just for me. It’s MY time to do something good for myself that has nothing to do with kids, work, errands, etc. We meet when most people are sleeping and I almost quit two weeks in, but I can’t imagine not going now. She’s always smiling, always encouraging and never judges. For me personally, I need someone to hold me accountable and expect me to show up at a certain time. Otherwise, I would find one billion excuses not to go that day. Let’s face it, we’re all tired, busy and doing so much for other people. Take time for yourself this year and do something great, you will not regret it.
How often should someone exercise to get effective results? “Everyone should aim for a minimum of 30 minutes a day, three days a week to improve overall cardiovascular (heart) health.” She added, “if you have committed to working out 5 days a week, for 30 minutes a day, focus on strength training for three days, cardio for two, and rest the other two days. This will build strength, improve endurance, and help with weight management.” For someone that’s thinking about beginning an exercise routine, maybe it’s their New Year’s resolution, what should they consider? How do we begin? “Always consult with your physician first before beginning any exercise program. After obtaining consent, evaluate your options. If you’ve never worked out before you may want to seek the guidance of a Certified Personal Trainer. If that is not an option, learning basic body weight exercises is always a good place to start,” Heather explained.
Heather Bell is owner and CPT at Honor Gym. You can contact her at heather.bell@honorgym.com (863) 875-3394 Find them on Facebook @honorwinterhaven
If you don’t have access to a gym or a PT, Heather recommends a few simple and effective exercises you can do on your own. “Begin with basic, body weight exercises
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Holistic Healing, One Needle at a Time Having multiple needles inserted into your skin at once may seem like the plot of a horror flick, but many swear by it as a means of holistic healthcare. Participant, Chris Campbell was excited going into her first ever acupuncture appointment, admitting she’d always wanted to try the Eastern therapy. She joked that the thing she was the most anxious about was finding the right ensemble for the occasion. It isn’t every day you get acupuncture after all and it’s important to look great for it. Polk County native and owner of Acupuncture Therapy Center in Winter Haven, Dr. Kathy Teisinger DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), AP (Acupuncture Physician) said that her path to Chinese medicine began with personal health issues that Western medicine wasn’t able to alleviate. A healthcare system that has been in development for thousands of years, Dr. Kathy said, “One of the things that attracted me to Chinese Medicine is the versatility of it. In other words, if you have a pain in your knee, I can take care of that. You have infertility issues I can take of that, you have sinus issues, I can take care of that.” Medicine from both hemispheres has their place according to the doctor. “There’s nothing better than Western medicine when it comes to trauma, they are number one. But, if you’ve got a kidney problem – you’ve got kidney stones or kidney weakness or digestive issues or sinuses or liver issues, Chinese medicine is better,” she said. Acupuncture can treat a range of patient issues both mental and physical according to the doctor. “In Chinese medicine, they believe in treating the entire body which means you treat the body nutritionally – food is very important. You also treat the body physically, that’s where acupuncture comes in. And then you also treat the body psychologically,” she said. “It takes all three sides of that triangle to bring about good health.” The appointment began in an intake room where the doctor consulted with the patient. Though her chief complaint was pain in her hip, Chris was excited about the energetic aspect of the treatment. “I have always believed that there is positive and negative energy and
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that each type of energy can have an effect on you mentally and physically. I have been called a “glass half empty” person when it comes to the way I feel about myself, so I wanted to focus on the overall experience and concentrate on receiving positive energy.” Dr. Kathy started with an evaluation of the 12 pulses recognized in Chinese medicine, feeling different points on Chris’s hands and feet. “Taking the pulse allows me to see what’s going on in your organs,” she said. Blending Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Kathy uses technology to modernize her medicine, keeping track of her observations electronically and using software along with an Acugraph for the next part of the session in which she measures energy in your meridians. Chris held a ground while the doctor used a smaller instrument to measure the energy in her meridians. Each time she moved locations the computer would make a different pitch and call out either left or right side, organ, and a number (example: Left, Small Intestine, 4), guiding Dr. Kathy on what areas she may need to needle. Once complete, Dr. Kathy reviewed and went over the report and emailed a copy of it to Chris. The report noted areas she may be having trouble within the spine which, according to the doctor, could be causing her hip pain. It also detailed some emotional components which Chris said were eerily accurate. “According to the software, I need to do bladder 65 and spleen 5,” said Dr. Kathy before we moved to the acupuncture room. Chris laid face-up on the bed as Dr. Kathy cleaned the patient’s hand opposite her hip injury, with alcohol. The almost hair-thin acupuncture needles are not hollow. “When I go to put in the acupuncture needle, there’s no ripping because it’s so sharp that what happens is when the needle goes in, it parts the skin and the skin actually acts as a rubber gasket,” said the doctor as she placed the needle in a tube against the skin. She tapped the end of the two and a half inch needle to insert it and moved it in further by hand.
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“The sensation is hard to describe,” said Chris, “but once the needles were all in place the sensation was a kind of tingly feeling that was comforting.” So what does poking tiny needles into different body parts have to do with health? “This activates your body’s energetic system,” said Dr. Kathy. “This is so effective that it can decrease pain in 70 percent to hundred percent,” she snapped her fingers, “that fast.” She described them as antennas, saying, “I want strong stimulation and I want a big antenna to draw energy from the planet into her body.” While the needles were in her hand, Dr. Kathy taught Chris a series of slow, fluid stretches for her hip that she will need to do every day for the rest of her life. The patient was asked to walk so Dr. Kathy could observe her gate while she had the needles in her hand. She then laid back down for the rest of the needles to be inserted in her hands, wrists, feet, and forehead. After all the needles were inserted, Dr. Kathy said it was best to leave the patient alone for the remaining twenty minutes. This brought the session full circle, or triangle rather, to her psychological health. Chris was offered the chance to either listen to music during this time or try something called a BrainTap – a guided meditation app that incorporates seven different technologies. Dr. Kathy chose “Unlocking the Healing Force of Positive Thought” for Chris’s guided meditation. She put on headphones in which two people talk at once and a device with flashing blue lights to go over her eyes while keeping them closed. The BrainTap was Chris’s favorite part of the whole experience. She said, “It was twenty minutes of peaceful music and positive mediation. This might sound weird, but I had a feeling of someone holding my hands and I felt a contentment that I have not felt in a while.” Acupuncture Therapy Center 571 Ave K SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 521-2999 https://www.drkathytei.com
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1–6 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS When: Jan. 01 - 06, 2019 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Come “Home for the Holidays” and experience Pinewood Estate completely transformed into a holiday showplace and reflecting the grandeur of the 1940s. Combo admission to the Gardens and Pinewood Estate Holiday Home Tour $24 adult, $12 (child ages 5-12). (863) 7341222. NEW YEAR’S DAY CARILLON CONCERT When: Jan. 01, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Ring in the new year with a Singing Tower concert. Included with general admission or membership. COUCH TO 5K TRAINING When: Jan. 02, 2019 | 8 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8am. Running training designed to motivate someone “out of shape” to prepare for a 5K race. By last meeting, you will be ready to run at the Carillon Classic 5K on February 23, 2019. Training sessions free with general admission or membership; separate charge applies for Carillon Classic 5K. (863) 734-1222 CONVERSING WITH REALITY When: Jan. 02 - 13, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org havenmagazines.com
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Conversing with Reality celebrates the most recent paintings of contemporary visual artist John Jacopelle. Devoid of preconceived ideas and direction, Jacopelle’s work takes a stream-ofconsciousness approach, where the “act of doing” or process is equally important to the finished piece. Rendered in ambiguity yet painted with clear definitiveness, organic shapes, rhythmic lines, and glyphic marks develop as the artist works upon his paintings, leaving each piece open to the viewers’ own interpretation. Sept. 29 - Jan. 13 (863) 688-7743. Closed Sunday & Monday.
WRITERS @ LPL When: Jan. 02, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Morton Dr., Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/4833841 Meets on the first Wednesday each month in the Meeting Room. Writers have two sessions in one evening, First Steps for New Writers (6 — 7pm) Topic: Why can’t I get started? Help!Many new writers have problems with knowing how to begin writing. Why is that? The problem lies in one of two directions: subject or craft. We’ll discuss ways to figure out which — subject or craft — has your writing mojo stifled. The Next Level for Intermediate Writers (7 — 8:50pm)Topic: Breaking New Ground. You’ve written your fair share of poems, articles, books but you’re having a hard time starting your next work. What gives? We’ll cover techniques (exercises and writing playdates) to help wake your imagination factory.
CHAGALL: STORIES INTO DREAMS When: Jan. 02 - 05, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org This extraordinary show of Marc Chagall’s work will be the only one of its kind in Florida and the only one in the country that pairs his Fables of La Fontaine etchings (1952) with his Story of Exodus lithographs (1966). (863) 688-7743. MUSICAL AFTERNOONS WITH RON BETTS When: Jan. 02, 2019 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Live music performed at Pinewood Estate historic Frog Fountain Courtyard. Free with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222
FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR CENTER When: Jan. 03, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. Join us every Thursday for fresh produce, arts & crafts and specialty gifts.For more info, or to become a vendor, please call our Visitor Center at (863) 420-2586.
GOLDEN MILK When: Jan. 02, 2019 | 1-2 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Golden Milk is soon becoming a popular drink for healthy habits and to fight harmful inflammation. Learn how to make this
POLLINATORS: NOT JUST THE BIRDS AND THE BEES When: Jan. 03, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. mylakealfred.com Free Community Gardening Workshop on 42
the first Thursday of every month. Come and enjoy Florida Friendly gardening workshops, sponsored by Florida Master Gardeners and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Workshops are Free! No registration necessary. Join us to learn about pollinators in the garden. Not only are the birds and the bees pollinators, but many other creatures help pollinate our plants. Learn about what to plant, and how to manage your landscape to protect our pollinators. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE When: Jan. 03 - 20, 2019 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.Does contain adult themes, language and humor. 863-294-SHOW (7469) SWAN CITY IMPROV When: Jan. 04, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com Jan 4th: Start the New Year of right, with a double bill of Swan City Improv. First Show at 7:30pm Second Show 9:00pm. Purchase tickets online.
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HARVEST DINNER Nutwood & Crum Brothers Family Farm will host a harvest dinner at the Poor Porker. Starting Jan. 1st Tickets @ CentralFloridaTix.com JAN. 28TH | 6:00pm
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DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. We are open 8am to 2pm, September through May. In June and July, our summer hours are 8am to 1pm. We are closed in August. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).
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TAI CHI IN THE GARDENS When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi surrounded in the serenity of the Gardens. Individuals of all ages and physical conditions can use the fluid movements to help release tension, increase balance and relax. $10 members/$17 non-member. (863) 7341222
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FERMENTING DAIRY When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Explore various dairy fermented foods and beverages from Yogurt to Cultured Kefir Cheeses. Learn how to make your own cultured butter. Samples included. $30 members/$37 non-members. Part of the Florida Food Series presented by Visit Central Florida. (863) 734-1222
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ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Participants will create and discuss art with specially trained educator, Tinia Clark. Clark is the Executive Director of Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide awareness for the healing power of the arts through engagement.This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing
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and discussing artwork that is exhibited. The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. The group meets for the talk and tour at 11:00 am on the 1st Saturday of every month unless it falls on a holiday weekend. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit.Registration preferred but not required.For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark 863-224-8557 or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.ioyogastudio.com $20 Investment. Join Cosmic Sound Healer, Buffy La Roux as she facilitates a high vibratory journey of Sound through time and space. During this deeply meditative and transformative experience, Buffy guides us inward through a sound bath of deeply shifting vocal toning, singing, frequencies and quartz crystal singing bowls. Each Crystal Sound Bath is a unique symphony and a dance of the collective energies present for the Well Being of All and the Amplification of Love. Register online. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS MUSICAL AFTERNOONS: THE SOFA KINGS When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Live music performed at the Pinewood Estate historic Frog Fountain Courtyard. Free with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222 JAY LENO When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Stand-up comedian and hosted The Tonight Show until 2009. Purchase tickets online. LUCAS BROWN When: Jan. 05, 2019 | 8-10:30 p.m. Where: LkldTV Studio B 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. www.lkldlive.com/ Young Lakeland songwriter performing a mix of originals and covers. Syd Live and Stranger Than Fiction open the show.
BRUNCH IN THE GARDENS When: Jan. 06, 2019 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Sit back and enjoy the delicious Blue Palmetto Cafe cuisine while surrounded in the beauty of Central Florida’s most picturesque brunch destination. Brunch includes unlimited scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy, waffles, eggs benedict, fresh fruit and bottomless mimosas (available at 12pm) served in Outdoor Kitchen. $40 members/$47 non-member (kids 5 and under free/$15 kids ages 6-12). (863) 734-1222 LAKELAND MAGIC VS. WISCONSIN HERD When: Jan. 06, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League
7-13 YOGA DANCE When: Jan. 08, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org
Petersburg and teaches a class in food history at the University of South Florida. (863) 291-5880. Register online.
Experience a unique approach to movement, combining the time-honored traditions of yoga, user-friendly dance, meditation in motion, breath and the energy centers of the body. Class is appropriate for all levels of fitness and physical ability. $15 members/$22 nonmember. Participants should bring a yoga mat and bottled water. Participants should wear comfortable aerobic shoes or non-slip socks. $15 members/$22 non-member. (863) 734-1222
MAKE PLANT CITY When: Jan. 08, 2019 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Mr. Sebas 104 E Reynolds St., Plant City. MAKE Plant City is a group of creatives and makers in our community. Art, woodwork, food, beer, robots -- this is a place to connect with other local creative makers of all types.We meet the second Tuesday of each month to learn and share with fellow makers in the community. Professional, hobbyist, curious -- invite anyone that shares the creative maker passion! Keynote: Mayor of Plant City - Rick Lott
LECTURE SERIES, FLORIDA: A CRASH COURSE When: Jan. 08, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. www.mywinterhaven.com Join us for our 5th annual lecture series! This year’s theme, Florida: A Crash Course, features scholars from across the state and beyond speaking on relevant topics that define Florida.The second event in the series features Gary Mormino presenting, Ten Foods that define Florida. In his presentation, Dr. Mormino will discuss the most iconic foods that define the Sunshine State and how they came to be. Gary Mormino is the Frank E. Duckwall Florida Professor of History Emeritus at USF St.
TAPESTRY THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK When: Jan. 08, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com The Premier musical tribute to Carole King. This show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic image of her multi-million selling album of 1971. Impeccable attention to detail
is taken in re-creating a respectful and accurate musical presentation of piano and vocals, just as they were. Suzanne O. Davis performance will take you on a journey back to those great recordings. During the 70’s & 80’s, Carole played solo, with acoustic musicians, and a full band with horns during this period. This show is performed in any of those formats.Center Stage Menu available for additional price. ROSE GARDENING IN FLORIDA When: Jan. 09, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Do you have this iconic garden plant or would you like to add roses to your home or garden? Learn about the best varieties for Florida along with how to grow and care for roses in Central Florida. Free for members, Included with admission. Registration to event required. Free for members, Included with admission. (863) 734-1222
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2018-19 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW SERIES: WHO’S YOUR CITY? When: Jan. 09, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. www.mywinterhaven.com T. Michael Stavres will review and discuss, Who’s Your City? How the Creative Economy Is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life by Richard Florida. Two copies of the book will be raffled at the end of the program. EDWARD BOK MEMORIAL CARILLON CONCERT When: Jan. 09, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Commemorate the life of Edward W. Bok. Included with general admission or membership. (863) 734-1222 FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR CENTER When: Jan. 10, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport.
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Join us every Thursday for fresh produce, arts & crafts and specialty gifts.For more info, or to become a vendor, please call our Visitor Center at (863) 420-2586. POLLINATORS: NOT JUST THE BIRDS AND THE BEES When: Jan. 10, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred. mylakealfred.com “Pollinators: Not Just the Birds and the Bees,” with Julie Schelb, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Coordinator. Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Presents the Second Thursday Workshop.Join us to learn about pollinators in the garden. Not only are the birds and the bees pollinators, but many other creatures help pollinate our plants. Learn about the pollinators, what to plant, and how to manage your landscape to protect our pollinators.For any questions or to register, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at: (863) 291-5272.
HEARING LOSS CHAPTER MEETING When: Jan. 10, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. www.hla-lakeland.org Monthly chapter meeting of the Hearing Loss Association - Lakeland Chapter. We will often have presentations by hearing loss professionals, potlucks, holiday dinners, general chat, games, etc. The purpose of these meetings is to bring together folks who have hearing loss and want to learn more about how to better manage their hearing loss. We talk about our advocacy programs and services. Meeting are looped and captioned. Meeting days are the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. More information on our website: www.hla-lakeland.org
CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH JOB FAIR When: Jan. 10, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Auburndale Civic Center 115 W Park Street, Winter Haven.
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DOWNTOWN LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: Jan. 10, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland. Free admission! pet and kid friendly! Join us for the Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally on the second Thursday of the month in Munn Park Historic District!
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VEGGIE FEST: ROLL YOUR OWN VEGAN SUSHI When: Jan. 11, 2019 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn the art of rolling your own delicious and vegan sushi with Chef Naomi Green. Class includes hands-on instruction, sampling and discussion on how to incorporate more veggies into your favorite sushi recipes, dips, sauces and condiments. $40 members/$47 non-members. (863) 734-1222 Register in advance.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. We are open 8am to 2pm, September through May. In June and July, our summer hours are 8am to 1pm. We are closed in August. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).
JAZZ IN THE PARK When: Jan. 11, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Simpson Park 1725 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland. https://www.lakelandgov.net/events/jazzin-the-park/ Join us for the City of Lakeland’s 4th annual jazz concert! This event will kick off the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend of activities. Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy a fun night with your family and friends at Simpson Park Community Center! For more info, email lynne.simpkins@ lakelandgov.net. (863) 834-6000 LAKELAND MAGIC VS. TEXAS LEGENDS When: Jan. 11, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. https://rpfundingcenter.com NBA G League BRASS ROOTS TRIO: CON BRIO! When: Jan. 11, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org/ The world-renowned Brass Roots Trio will be performing their operatic concert “Con Brio!” at The Lake Wales Arts Center on January 11th, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Their concert will feature the music of Copeland, Manfredini, Lobos, Piazzolla, Rossini, Verdi, and much more! BRASS ROOTS TRIO redefines the chamber music genre with the fusion of classical, jazz, Americana and Latin styles. With TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN and PIANO, (plus the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor) the trio has won acclaim for its adventurous programming, breathtaking virtuosity and artistic passion since 2004. In 2009 Brass Roots Trio was honored to perform for President and Mrs.
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LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. www.cityoflakewales.com TAI CHI IN THE GARDENS When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi surrounded in the serenity of the Gardens. Individuals of all ages and physical conditions can use the fluid movements to help release tension, increase balance and relax. $10 members/$17 non-member. (863) 7341222 SOUNDS AND YOGA FOR ENERGY BALANCING When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Join Reiki Master and Sound Healer Kristen Tenpenny on an exploration of the layers of energy inside you. Learn to measure your energy and its direction with a pendulum, how to remove blockages and get your energy flowing. $35 members/$42 nonmember. (863) 734-1222 LPGA USGA GIRLS GOLF OF LAKELAND 1ST ANNUAL WINTER BALL INVITATIONAL When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: YMCA Par 3 Home of The First Tee of Lakeland
1740 George Jenkins Boulevard, Lakeland. This event is a golf tournament for Girl Golfers, ages 7-15, in Florida who are interested in playing tournament golf and maybe haven’t taken the plunge yet. Or for those who have had limited experience on their middle or high school golf teams and are looking for a relaxed-FUN environment to test their competitive skills. Ages 7-11 play 9 holes/ Ages 12-15 will play 18 holes. Contact Suzanne at 863-577-0236 for details today
DIRT DAYS: FLORIDA TREES When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. polknature.com/explore/circle-b-barreserve Polk County Master Gardeners will present four fun, activity-filled workshops for kids in K - 5th grade.The workshops will highlight Central Florida’s native plants and the conservation of Central Florida pristine habitats with a different topic and engaging outdoor activities / crafts.
HOME & GARDEN SHOW When: Jan. 12 & 13, 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com/ Local businesses can offer assistance, advice, services and products to help you with your home renovation needs. Check out the latest ideas for furnishings, accessories, decorating, landscaping, remodeling and so much more! Also, be sure to meet HGTV’s “New Spaces” Jim Parks, who will be hosting free seminars throughout each day!
ART LAB When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Each month, participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and accessible, hands-on learning experience for all ages. Labs are led by professional artists or art educators who guide participants in creating their own artwork. Using a array of mediums and techniques, the project will relate to an exhibition on display in the Museum. (863) 688-7743
VEGGIE FEST: THE PERFECT SNACKMAKING PLANT-BASED ENERGY BITES When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn about different whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds that combine to create these shiny bites of goodness perfect for kids of all ages from 1 to 100 as well as a delicious whole food sprinkle for sweetening cereal and more! $10 members/$17 nonmembers. (863) 734-1222
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LAKE ALFRED BLUEGRASS & BBQ BASH When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: Lions Park 175 N Nekoma Ave, Lake Alfred. This year will feature Barbwire Bluegrass, Southern Express, the Ramblin’ Rose Band, Hwy 41 South, Rekindled Grass as well as the Clogging Connection and the M&M Cloggers. Admission is free and parking is free.Don’t forget your favorite BBQ teams will be there cooking lots of sweet savory BBQ and competing for cash prizes and trophies!If you would like to compete in the competition or like more info on the event please contact the Parks Department at (863) 291-5272.This event is held every
BASIC EARTH SKILLS When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Earth skills are relying on nature to provide for survival. Learn skills that kept our ancestors alive before the use of modern technology. $10 members/$17 nonmembers. (863) 734-1222
REVEREND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Join us for the 2019 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade celebrating and honoring Dr. King’s life. The Parade starts at the intersection of 2nd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and travels to 14th Street.
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VEGGIE FEST “TOTALLY SLURPABLE PAD THAI ZOODLES” When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Here’s a great way to learn how to create a bowl of them using seasonal vegetables and other whole foods paired with a Ginger Goddess Dressing to make it a meal that supports weight loss and vibrant health. Sample and recipe included. $10 members/$17 non-members. (863) 7341222 SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. www.mywinterhaven.com Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. (863) 291-5880 THE CENTRAL FLORIDA RUM AND FOOD EXPERIENCE When: Jan. 12, 2019 | 4-7 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center
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covered for fees, uniforms and equipment. Held at the 34 Club at Joker Marchant Stadium. Purchase tickets online. VEGGIE FEST INSTANT POT TRAINING: MAKING RED LENTIL SOUP & MORE When: Jan. 13, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Curious about the Instant Pot? Come see how to use one and watch the magic in action! Join us for lunch in this fun hands-on introduction to whole food plant-based no oil cooking that is delicious and nutritious! $20 members/$27 non-members. (863) 734-1222 LAKELAND CONCERT BAND When: Jan. 13, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. www.lakelandconcertband.org/ Our concerts begin at 2:30 p.m. Before each concert, we showcase local talent with a pre-show at 1:45 p.m. Concerts are free and no tickets are needed.We are an allvolunteer band with musicians of all ages, from teens to 90s. We have members who played in the military service bands of our country. We have many music teachers and
professional musicians. Business owners, school teachers, medical professionals, and many others come together to make music for you.
TRIBUTE TUESDAYS: CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG When: Jan. 15, 2019 | 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. http://www.theatrewinterhaven.com A Musical Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young! 863-294-SHOW (7469)
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EVITA When: Jan. 16, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com With more than 20 major awards to its credit, the original Broadway and West End production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical EVITA embarks on an international tour this year, directed by legendary Broadway director Hal Prince. EVITA charts the story of Eva Peron, wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron, from her humble beginnings through to the extraordinary wealth, power and status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader’ of the nation by the Argentine people. Center Stage Menu available for additional charge. (863) 834-8111
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CARILLON CONCERT When: Jan. 15, 2019 | 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Celebrate the life of humanitarian and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Included with general admission or membership. 1pm & 3pm
ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 7-9 a.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. and the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce present Economic Forecast Breakfast 2019, for the 32nd year. With change being the only constant over the last year — including decisions on trade, taxes, and immigration — the 2019 forecast promises to be one to watch for insights into your strategic planning.Nationally recognized Chief Economist Brian Wesbury of First Trust Advisors, L.P., returns as our guest speaker for the 32nd annual Economic Forecast Breakfast 2019 sponsored by Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. You can plan on hearing a perspective that is steadfastly germane to the economies and politics of the world we live in delivered in a dynamic and unwavering style. Please register online at lakelandchamber.com under the Events tab. FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR CENTER When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center - CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 -
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HAINES CITY BOOK SALE When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City. Book Sale Friends of the Haines City Public Library, Inc. is sponsoring a book sale at the Haines City Public Library on Thursday, January 17 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Books are one dollar per bag. HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, LAKELAND CHAPTER MEETING When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. The Hearing Loss Association — Lakeland Chapter extends an invitation to join us at 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801. Our meetings are in Multipurpose Room A. Small membership fee, but visitors are free. If you have questions, call 863-853-3130. Everyone
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is welcome. Our meetings are looped and captioned, so everyone can hear and understand. More about us at www.hlalakeland.org DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ORATORICAL YOUTH CONTEST When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1321 N Webster Avenue, Lakeland. How could we improve relationships between different cultures in our world and build upon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream in order to make our communities better?Find out how the legacy the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires the hero inside of this year’s MLK Oratorical Youth Contest participants! YARN When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. www.gpderrydown.com Doors 6:30 Show 7:30. You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “that’s what we do, we tell stories, live and in the studio, truth and fiction” singer/songwriter Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt
for consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from what comes through in our recordings. There’s a difference in every show as well, you never know what you’re going to get.”It’s with that in mind that Yarn has announced a series of singles that will be digitally released on the 13th of every month beginning in January and continuing throughout the year. Each “single” will include an “A side”, a “B side” and an exclusive alternate version of one of the songs. Naturally, there’s no better name for the project than “Lucky 13.” DIGGING DEEPER: “THE FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED, JR. DESIGNED GARDENS OF PINEWOOD ESTATE” When Jan. 18, 2019 | 9-10:30 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. https://boktowergardens.org/calendar/ members-only-digging-deeper-thefrederick-law-olmsted-jr-designedgardens-of-pinewood-estate/ Members only. Meet the Horticulturalists and experts who nurture Bok Tower Gardens and learn how they maintain the beauty bequeathed by Edward Bok. These active 90-minute tours start at the Visitor Center and pre-registration is required. Members may bring as many guests as are permitted by their membership level.
diversity in your practice. Modifications are always offered.Please arrive early as space is limited and bring your own mat and blanket if possible. Cost: $10 Nonmembers / $5 Members (863) 688-7743. If you have any questions, please call Membership Manager, Diana Smith, at 863.688.7743 x 249.
Members only, learn more online. (836) 734-1222 CHAT & CHEW MORE PLANTS: DOUG LISLE, PHD When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. Discover why it’s so hard to make diet changes. Learn how to be successful during a Skype session with Doug Lisle, PHD author of “The Pleasure Trap.” Bring your lunch. Email questions to 54321health@ gmail.com
VISIONARIES OF THE LAKE WALES RIDGE When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Edward Bok was one of the early visionaries who helped to save an ecosystem. Director of Education Tricia Martin will share information about how science, serendipity and persistence came together to protect a very special place. Included with general admission or membership.
CREATIVE YOGA WITH MICHELLE PUGH When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Join our Creative Yoga class every third Friday for a truly inspirational experience. Dedicated yoga practitioner Michelle Pugh will guide you through an hour long hathabased class that will end with a meditation focused on our current exhibition.Our classes are a community format so that all ages, sizes, and levels of experience will feel comfortable. Practice will vary to increase
ACCESS ART: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 2-3 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org Participants will create and discuss art with specially trained educator, Tinia Clark. Clark is the Executive Director of
Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide awareness for the healing power of the arts through engagement.This free program aims of who will provide an accepting and engaging environment in which the disease is a non-issue. This program is designed for people in the early stages of dementia and their care partners and is open to the public. If you are concerned about your privacy, please speak to the facilitator of the meeting. Space is limited to 12 participants and their caregivers each month.Registration is preferred but not required.For registration, please contact Tinia Clark at 863-224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com. Access Art is based on the MOMA Alzheimer’s Project and is a collaboration between Polk Museum of Art, Alzheimer’s Association — Florida Gulf Coast Chapter and the Sidestreet Art Beat, Inc. DULCIMER NIGHT IN THE PARK When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. Come see these voluntary musicians who support the community with their dulcimer music every Third Friday night in Central - CONTINUED ON PAGE 54 -
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Park in Winter Haven, always starting at 5:30.In inclement weather or temperatures below 55, we will have to cancel to preserve the instruments and instrumentalists. We hope to see you there. OPENING RECEPTION FOR JOHN BRIGGS When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Melvin Gallery 1118-1198 Johnson Ave, Lakeland. https://www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/ festival-of-fine-arts/ffa-events.aspx Delve into the mysterious coastal landscapes of John Briggs. Simultaneously realistic and uncanny, familiar and eerie, and inhabited by inexplicably nude fishermen casting nets in open water, the artist’s latest series invites viewers to question the simplicity of the paintings before their eyes, What exactly is going on here? How are the paintings connected? Is there a symbolic story underlying these works? Finding the deeper meaning — if there is one — is just a start for the intrigue. Event is Free. PINTS FOR PAWS LAKELAND BEER FEST When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 7 - 10 p.m. Where: Lake Mirror Lakeland Your favorite pet-friendly beer fest is back
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KIWANIS OF WINTER HAVEN PANCAKE FESTIVAL When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: St. John’s United Methodist 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. www.facebook.com/ events/991625387693926/ $7 to help kids and help yourself to all-youcan-eat (children 5 & under FREE!) Gift basket drawings & free entertainment for all ages. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven Foundation and support programs for children and families in the local community.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS When: Jan. 18 - Feb. 03, 2019 Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre 411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales. http://lwlt.org The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wisecracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging
DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown
Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. We are open 8am to 2pm, September through May. In June and July, our summer hours are 8am to 1pm. We are closed in August. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). TAI CHI IN THE GARDENS When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi surrounded in the serenity of the Gardens. Individuals of all ages and physical conditions can use the fluid movements to help release tension, increase balance and relax. $10 members/$17 non-member. (863) 734-1222 ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. *Requires sign up. Join this HUGE volunteer community event for Florida’s Arbor Day by helping plant 1000 one-gallon size upland trees at Circle B Bar Reserve! This tree
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planting event, which will enhance gopher tortoise habitat, is a learning opportunity to get families involved in the environment and conservation of our natural resources. Bring your favorite shovel, gloves, hat, and sunscreen! Hot dogs and drinks will be provided after the event courtesy of the Sierra Club, the Native Plant Society and LE/AD (Lakes Education Action Drive). TO SIGN UP stop by the reception desk at Circle B Bar Reserve or call 863-6684673 x 205. For more information contact Marian Ryan at 863-207-5206 or marianryan@gmail.com WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS WITH CATHY FUTRAL When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Explore the beauty of watercolor in morning exercises from flowers, using complementary colors and contrasts in various compositions on quality watercolor paper (palettes of paint and brushes loaned. Using photos in the afternoon, a larger painting with lunchtime demo will be the focus. Master the wet in wet approach, wash and dry brush techniques. Class includes breakfast refreshments, instruction and all materials. $85 members/$95 nonmembers. Purchase tickets online. (863) 734-1222 BOOK STORE 1/2 PRICE SALE When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Store 325 Avenue A NW Winter Haven. www.mywinterhaven.com The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
THE MAGIC FLUTE When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Branscomb Auditorium 1085 Johnson Ave., Lakeland. https://imperialsymphony.org The ISO’s annual opera production welcomes opera professionals to Lakeland for a two-week rehearsal and performance schedule including special workshops for students. The fantasy and fairytale of Mozart’s The Magic Flute have kept it an audience favorite for more than 225 years. Sung in English. (863) 688-3743
40TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PARADE When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Winter Haven. The Martin Luther King, Jr Commemorative Parade Committee, cordially invites your organization to participate in the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade; Saturday, January 19, 2019@ 10:00 A.M. SHARP!! The Winter Haven MLK Parade has continued to grow and improve in quality and content since its inception.The 2019 parade will move along a new parade route in Winter Haven, beginning at City Hall, proceed down First Street to Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard, ending at the Lake Maude Recreational Complex located on 7th Street and Ave O Northeast. For questions concerning parade information, please contact Glenda W. Jones, 863-294-5860. CENTRAL FLORIDA COMIC CON When: Jan. 19 & 20, 2019 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com Central Florida’s pop culture celebration. Featuring Austin St. John from the Power Rangers, Marina Sirtis from Star Trek and George Lowe the voice of Space Ghost.
“NAMING THE TWINS” When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven. Composed of Nova Scotia Folk Musicians: Robbie Smith & Kathleen Glauser. Authentic Folk Music written & performed by Robbie & Kathleen, vocal harmonies accompanied by acoustic guitar & mandolin. All concerts are open to the public, but reservations are required due to the limited seating capacity. Guests may bring light, finger food snacks for the intermission table, but it’s not required. Contact Sally at (863) 293-1510 or sandhd@verizon.net to reserve or cancel a reservation. Address of venue given at time of reservation. Suggested donation is $15
DOCENT-LED TOUR (ALL AGES) When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. http://polkmuseumofart.org Third Saturdays of the monthTour begins at 11:00am and ends at noon.Free for everyone.Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of our passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as we bring people and art together.Registration is not necessary but appreciated. Space is limited. (863) 688-7743
MASTERS OF ILLUSION When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. rpfundingcenter.com The hit CW television series and America’s largest touring magic show is coming to the RP Funding Center. Only the best, most unique, amusing, astounding and amazing performers have been chosen to perform in Masters of Illusion. Master of Illusion is a huge stage phenomenon born from the multi-award-winning television series “Masters of Illusion,” which is heading into its 5th season on the CW in 2018. Starring the world’s greatest award-winning
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MEDIATION WITH CRYSTAL & TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS When: Jan. 22, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Experience a sound healing with Reiki Master Kristen Tenpenny through the vibrations of the ancient Tibetan and crystal singing bowls that reduce stress, pain and tension while producing a deep, meditative state. $15 members/$22 nonmember. Participants should bring mat, blanket and any other materials that will make your meditation experience more comfortable. (863) 734-1222 Purchase tickets online. DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/RIDGE When: Jan. 22, 2019 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: The R-PLACE EATERY RESTAURANT 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City. The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/Ridge meets every 4th Tuesday @ 5:30 pm in Haines City at the R-Place Eatery Restaurant located at 35523 Hwy. 27, Haines City, FL 33844. All Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow
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SIP ‘N STITCH When: Jan. 22, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave,, Lakeland. A place where makers can get together once a month for a fun night out, work on our projects with other stitchers, exchange ideas and refresh our creative juices!! Join us at Cob & Pen for drinks, bites, needlepoint lessons and good times!! Already a maker in the stitching world? A knitter, cross-stitcher, embroider, rughooker, quilter, etc.? Bring your own project and join our Sip ‘N Stitch! We start at 7PM, but feel free to get there a bit early to order drinks and snacks! This is open to everyone! The more, the merrier!!
EXHIBIT RECEPTION: MOUNTAIN LAKE A LOOK INSIDE BUILDING A LEGACY When: Jan. 22, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. www.cityoflakewales.com/439/LakeWales-Museum Join us for a special reception to celebrate our new exhibit, talk to our curator, enjoy live music, complimentary food and drinks. The Lake Wales Museum presents the story of Mountain Lake Estates, one of the oldest private golf and estate communities in the country, located in Lake Wales, Florida. This exhibit will feature stories, photographs, original illustrations, maps, and memorabilia about how the community of Mountain Lake has greatly contributed to the historic preservation, economic development and social causes of the small town of Lake Wales, Florida. Highlights will include displays of more than a century of Mediterranean-style architectural designs, the development of the citrus industry, and building the first hospital. Exhibit on view until Feb. 16th.
FOR THE BIRDS When: Jan. 23, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Avian Ecology Research Program Director, Dr. Reed Bowman will talk about the history of citizen science projects with respect to birds, how technology is transforming the power of citizen-science data, and the critical questions regarding
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1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Learn the art of distilling, barrel aging and finishing, grains identification and flavor classifications from Master Distiller Rob Robillard. Enjoy samples of the world’s rarest whiskeys and unusual food pairings. $35 members/$45 non-members. Part of the Florida Food Series presented by Visit Central Florida. Purchase tickets online. (863) 734-1222
COFFEE & CONVERSATION SERIES: STATE OF THE CITY WITH MIKE HERR When: Jan. 25, 2019 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. web.winterhavenchamber.com Join City Manager Mike Herr and his team for a “state of the city” presentation in which they will review the numerous capital projects underway, strategies to stay ahead of the rapid growth and various other initiatives happening at the City. Tickets are $20 and include breakfast.
arts & crafts and specialty gifts.For more info, or to become a vendor, please call our Visitor Center at (863) 420-2586. LUNCH & LEARN BUTTERFLY GARDENING When: Jan. 24, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City. https://hainescity.com Registration required, free, (863) 421-3695 FARM TO TABLE DINNER WITH CHEF AMY FREEZE “BEST OF AS SEEN ON TV” When: Jan. 24, 2019 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. boktowergardens.org Enjoy a four-course menu inspired by Chef Amy’s television and media appearances. Start with a specially paired cocktail, followed by dishes that created for the Food Network and a dessert from the televised event at the World Food Championships. Craft beer and wine included. $45 members/$55 non-members. Part of the Florida Food Series presented by Visit Central Florida. Purchase tickets online. (863) 734-1222
MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS When: Jan. 25 - 27, 2019 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland. www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com In the small town of Stillwater, Mr. and Mrs. Popper are pleasant, practical, predictable people. But when a package for the Poppers produces a penguin, chaos waddles into their lives! With catchy original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book is the perfect family treat! (863) 603-PLAY (7529)
23RD ANNUAL LAKELAND PIGFEST When: Jan. 25, 2019 | 5-10 p.m. Jan. 26, 2019 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Sun ‘n Fun 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. https://lakelandpigfest.org/ Join the Lakeland Pigfest Board of Directors and the over 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities as we kick off the 23rd Annual Lakeland Pigfest! WHISKEY TASTING AND PAIRING CLASS When: Jan. 25, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens
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DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: Jan. 26, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland 117 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland. http://www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket. org Stretching more than three blocks down North Kentucky Ave, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market brings 70-plus vendors to the heart of Downtown Lakeland every Saturday. Our vendors offer fresh produce, a wide variety of plants, locally handcrafted items, and delicious ready-to-eat food. We are open 8am to 2pm, September through May. In June and July, our summer hours are 8am to 1pm. We are closed in August. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: Jan. 26, 2019 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. http://www.cityoflakewales.com
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: Jan. 26, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven. www.mywinterhaven.com Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome. (863) 291-5880 CLASSIC CAR SHOW When: Jan. 26, 2019 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Market Place 20 N Market Place, Lake Wales. www.cityoflakewales.com THE ART OF FILM: CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 When: Jan. 26, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. polkmuseumofart.org The Art of Film presents a forum for appreciating movies as an art form. With audience Q&A and talkback sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Introduction and Screening at 6:30 pm.
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DAY OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE When: Jan. 30, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. https://explorationsv.com/ Join this international celebration of nonviolence with school children across the world.
SNOWBIRD EXTRAVAGANZA When: Jan. 29 & 30, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center 701 Lime Street, Lakeland. Celebrate the snowbird lifestyle with your Canadian and American friends at this annual consumer show! This event offers exhibits showcasing products and services suited for your lifestyle. Fill your bag with free giveaways and information, then head on into the theatre for a spectacular show featuring the Stars of Snowbird Extravaganza. Admission is FREE (parking additional)
FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR CENTER When: Jan. 31, 2019 | 9 a.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. Join us every Thursday for fresh produce, arts & crafts and specialty gifts.For more info, or to become a vendor, please call our Visitor Center at (863) 420-2586.
GARDEN WATERCOLOR CLUB WITH OWEN JOLLY When: Jan. 31, 2019 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. http://boktowergardens.org Each Thursday, January 31-April 18. Less formal than watercolor classes, Instructor Owen Jolly will lead the group through demonstrations, “en plein air” and selfdirected activities. For intermediate and advanced students, participants will learn and explore painting techniques, drawing skills and how to harness your creativity during the spring club meetings. $200 per person for the series. Purchase tickets online. (863) 734-1222
LECTURE SERIES, FLORIDA: A CRASH COURSE When: Jan. 29, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Nora Mayo Hall 500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. https://www.mywinterhaven.com/event/ copy-of-lecture-series-florida-a-crashcourse-2/ Join Dr. Jack Davis for his lively long historical view of the Gulf of Mexico, drawn from his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning book,
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$268,000 1121 STONEY CREEK BLVD.....................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018......... $280,000 5273 WHITE EGRET LN..........................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018......... $280,600 6025 STONEY CREEK PL.......................LAKELAND............11/5/2018..........$285,000 4343 SPRING LN.....................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018.......... $332,500 1033 STONEY CREEK DR.......................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018..........$379,000 1415 MARIGOLD DR...............................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018..........$923,300 2417 DELPHI CIR.....................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018............$89,900 6143 GRACIE PL......................................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018...........$129,000 6185 GRACIE PL......................................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018...........$129,000 6191 GRACIE PL.......................................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018...........$129,000 5411 7TH ST.............................................LAKELAND............11/2/2018...........$169,500 5658 FISCHER DR..................................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018......... $204,000 2937 VINTAGE VIEW CIR.......................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018...........$257,000 3338 PEARLY DR....................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018...........$281,300 3669 FRENTRESS DR.............................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018......... $405,000 4934 MARKET SQ..................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018........... $118,000 6767 TRAIL RIDGE DR............................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018...........$120,000 3982 LIME TREE LN................................LAKELAND............11/6/2018...........$134,200 1428 FERN PL..........................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018........... $137,000 377 SWEETBRIAR LN..............................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018...........$143,500 2141 HATTERAS PT................................LAKELAND............11/2/2018.......... $160,000 1061 KRENSON WOODS RD..................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018........... $174,200 3875 HORIZON HILL DR........................LAKELAND......... 10/27/2018.......... $180,000 3714 HILL ST............................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018.......... $184,000 3833 HORIZON VIEW LOOP.................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018.......... $186,000
LAKELAND 1610 REYNOLDS RD LOT 275.................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018............$78,000 2215 MARJORIE RD.................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018........... $80,000 519 BARTOW RD....................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018........... $80,000 1228 WOODLAND AVE..........................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018...........$109,900 1880 N CRYSTAL LAKE DR APT 58........LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018........... $118,000 2631 HEMPSTEAD DR............................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018............$121,000 2203 COLONIAL AVE.............................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018...........$135,000 1048 OAKHILL ST...................................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018............$141,000 1056 PINEVIEW PL..................................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018...........$145,000 1052 LAKE LURE LOOP..........................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018...........$162,500 2226 CINNAMON WAY N......................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018.......... $164,000 1324 ALYCE ST........................................LAKELAND............11/2/2018.......... $180,000 813 VISTABULA ST.................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018........... $187,000 923 CUMBERLAND ST...........................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018............$211,000 425 HAMPTON AVE...............................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018..........$236,900 115 DONS CT...........................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018..........$270,000 109 DONS CT.........................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018..........$270,000 1410 ELLISON LN....................................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018..........$295,000 3503 CINDY LN......................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018...........$881,300 3933 BENT TREE LOOP.........................LAKELAND............11/5/2018............$95,000 2707 DERBYSHIRE AVE..........................LAKELAND............11/5/2018.......... $100,000 425 CAMEO DR......................................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018.......... $105,000 2025 SYLVESTER RD UNIT I1..................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018.............$111,000 140 CAROLYN DR...................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018.......... $138,000 945 SUCCESS AVE.................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018.......... $140,000 1311 S KING AVE.......................................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018...........$149,900 3523 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BLVD........LAKELAND.........10/25/2018...........$149,900 1651 NEW JERSEY RD..............................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018.......... $150,000 2810 SOUTHINGTON AVE....................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018.......... $150,000 1811 LOWRY AVE.....................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018...........$153,000 3534 LORI LN..........................................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018...........$165,000 1704 ATHENS CT....................................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018...........$184,900 3209 STONEWATER DR........................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018............$191,900 1015 MISSISSIPPI AVE..............................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018..........$202,300 3345 TURNBERRY DR............................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018......... $280,000 1839 VIA LAGO DR.................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018..........$393,300 413 PATTEN HEIGHTS ST.......................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018..........$442,000 734 E MEMORIAL BLVD.........................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018..........$595,800 1644 N FLORIDA AVE.............................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018.........$600,000 730 E MEMORIAL BLVD.........................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018..........$635,000 5409 LAKE LUTHER RD.........................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018...........$145,000 1102 VERMONT AVE...............................LAKELAND............11/5/2018...........$170,000 2924 WOODCREST LN..........................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018..........$236,900 909 LAKEHURST ST..............................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018...........$881,300 2715 PROVIDENCE RD...........................LAKELAND.............11/1/2018......... $999,000 350 W TOM COSTINE RD.....................LAKELAND........ 10/28/2018............$119,500 5312 RIVER ROCK RD.............................LAKELAND............11/2/2018...........$125,000 606 ROCKINGHAM RD.........................LAKELAND............11/6/2018........... $137,000 5741 MALLARD DR.................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018...........$145,000 1304 OLD POLK CITY RD......................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018...........$145,500 6021 HILLTOP LN....................................LAKELAND.........10/25/2018............$157,000 3054 WENTWORTH PL.........................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018.......... $158,000 825 PATRICIA PL.....................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018...........$159,900 8525 SUNNYDALE LN............................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018............$167,500 7515 GUNSTOCK DR..............................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018............$177,000 423 LOUIS EDWARD CT........................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018........... $179,900 8058 KAITLIN CIR..................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018.......... $180,000 5330 HOUSTON DR..............................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018........... $187,000
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DECEMBER 4, 2018 - FEBRUARY 16, 2019
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1342 ROBINHOOD LN............................LAKELAND............11/2/2018......... $200,000 5542 SOUTHGROVE DR.......................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018.......... $229,900 2964 VINTAGE VIEW CIR.......................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018..........$230,000 3836 ALAMANDA HILLS LN..................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018..........$243,000 2326 ARROWHEAD BLVD.....................LAKELAND............11/5/2018..........$249,000 1345 EVERGREEN PARK CIR..................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018..........$253,000 6326 BUTTERNUT DR...........................LAKELAND........ 10/29/2018...........$257,000 157 OAK SQ.............................................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018........... $259,100 1912 SUZANNE LN...................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018..........$269,000 6233 MELLO LN......................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018...........$281,900 6714 HARTSWORTH DR........................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018......... $300,000 6973 HIGHLANDS CREEK AVE..............LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018..........$333,400 4046 S FLORIDA AVE.............................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018..........$785,000 529 W EMMA ST....................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018............$98,500 312 CORNELIA........................................LAKELAND......... 10/31/2018...........$120,000 4815 NEW TAMPA HWY........................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018..........$320,000 450 HOWARD AVE................................LAKELAND........ 10/26/2018.........$406,000 2515 SLEEPY HOLLOW LN.....................LAKELAND........ 10/30/2018..........$290,500
1592 NE MLK BLVD.........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018...........$158,400 3235 OAKTREE LN.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018...........$165,000 4701 OSPREY WAY.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018.......... $186,000 4846 ST JAMES CT.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018...........$193,000 4850 ST JAMES CT.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018.......... $194,000 2905 EAGLE NEST VIEW DR..........WINTER HAVEN............11/6/2018.......... $194,800 4866 ST JAMES CT.........................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018...........$195,000 714 NE AVENUE I.............................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018............$197,500 3033 ROYAL TERN DR...................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018......... $200,000 127 SANDERLING DR......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018.......... $205,700 3026 ROYAL TERN DR...................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018......... $208,400 4857 ST JAMES CT.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018...........$214,500 4662 OSPREY WAY........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018............$217,000 4837 ST JAMES CT.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018...........$218,000 320 LAKE LUCERNE WAY.............WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018........... $219,500 3001 BUCKEYE POINTE DR...........WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$220,000 303 LAKE LUCERNE WAY..............WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018........... $221,400 1694 TRESSEL CT...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018...........$227,600 3156 COUNTRY CLUB CIR............WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018..........$229,000 324 LAKE LUCERNE WAY.............WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018............ $231,100 2459 TWIN LAKE VIEW RD............WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$235,400 933 NW 26TH ST............................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$235,700 4853 ST JAMES CT.........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$236,000 2004 CROSSROADS BLVD............WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$295,000 1451 LAKE HOWARD DR................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018......... $465,000 2443 21ST ST...................................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018..........$520,000 1411 32ND ST...................................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$881,300 708 17TH ST....................................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018.......$4,334,300 501 EAGLE POND DR.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018........... $98,000 320 LAKE DAISY LOOP..................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018........... $98,000 9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 510.........WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018.......... $100,000 103 LAS FLORES.............................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018...........$120,000 616 LAKE NED RD...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018........... $137,000 622 CRYSTALS BLVD......................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018........... $137,000 2622 RUTLEDGE CT......................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018.......... $140,000 213 MANATEE RD...........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018............$145,100 450 SAN JOSE DR...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018.......... $146,000 306 LA SERENA..............................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018.......... $150,000 2944 WHISPERING TRAILS DR......WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018............$157,200 3211 OAK TREE LN..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018...........$165,000 2949 WHISPERING TRAILS DR......WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018.......... $168,800 2941 WHISPERING TRAILS DR.......WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018...........$170,900 2148 BRETTON RIDGE BLVD.........WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018...........$178,800 2801 WHISPERING TRAILS DR......WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018...........$182,800 142 WHITTIER LN............................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018...........$184,900 121 SANDBURG LN..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018.......... $185,000 3090 BRENTON MANOR LOOP...WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018............$191,000 833 TERRANOVA RD.....................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018...........$218,000 3136 LANGDON LN........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$235,800 390 GREENFIELD RD.....................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018......... $240,000 3938 BEDFORD AVE......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018..........$250,400 2981 DAYTON DR...........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018............$257,100 3902 BEDFORD AVE......................WINTER HAVEN............11/5/2018......... $260,800 2980 DAYTON DR..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018..........$265,400 3998 BEDFORD AVE......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018......... $290,000 4004 PHOENICIAN WAY...............WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$294,900 573 TERRANOVA CIR.....................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$296,200 124 LAKE OTIS RD..........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018...........$297,400 1340 OAKMONT DR......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018......... $402,400 431 ST ANNS DR.............................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$923,300 1913 EMILY BLVD.............................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$927,200 4030 CYPRESS LNDG...................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$927,200 3009 WHISPERING TRAILS DR.....WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$927,200
WINTER HAVEN 4224 CEDARWOOD ST.................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018............$75,000 2124 SW AVENUE C........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018............$75,000 261 CHERRY LAUREL LN................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018............. $77,700 104 LESLIE AVE...............................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018............$89,000 295 7TH ST.....................................WINTER HAVEN............ 11/7/2018............$95,000 115 3RD ST JPV.................................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018............$127,000 749 AVENUE E................................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018.......... $130,000 302 FERN RD..................................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018...........$143,000 1986 STONEBRIDGE DR................WINTER HAVEN............11/5/2018...........$145,000 915 SE AVENUE S............................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018...........$145,000 4338 THOMAS WOOD LN............WINTER HAVEN............11/6/2018.............$147,100 416 BAYOU RD................................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018.......... $150,000 902 SE AVENUE S...........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018...........$152,000 133 OSPREY HEIGHTS DR..............WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018.......... $164,000 4915 SUMMERFIELD CIR................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018........... $167,000 263 LAKE THOMAS DR.................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018...........$175,000 2766 ROCHELLE DR......................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018.......... $180,000 360 MAJESTIC GARDENS DR........WINTER HAVEN............11/5/2018.......... $180,000 1217 NORMANDY HEIGHTS CIR....WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018...........$195,000 224 SOLIS DR..................................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018..........$204,500 815 BUCCANEER BLVD..................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/29/2018......... $208,000 1104 BOWLINE ST...........................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018...........$215,600 576 MAJESTIC GARDENS BLVD.....WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$229,000 198 1ST ST.......................................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$230,000 116 WATERSIDE CIR........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/26/2018.......... $236,700 216 WATERSIDE CIR.......................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018...........$238,100 67 DEENA WAY..............................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$270,000 2133 EDGEWATER CIR...................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$295,000 2988 WHISPERING TRAILS DR.....WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$296,200 558 E LAKE ELBERT DR..................WINTER HAVEN..........11/22/2018......... $300,000 136 HOMEWOOD DR....................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$315,800 1028 LENA RUN CT........................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018..........$375,000 812 WHISPER LAKE CT...................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$493,200 122 BRANDY CHASE BLVD.............WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$923,300 2805 SHUMARD ST.......................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018..........$923,300 810 MARCIA RD..............................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018...........$927,200 3491 AVENUE O.............................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018........... $80,000 2500 21ST ST APT 23......................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018........... $80,000 1624 LEMON AVE...........................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018............$83,000 2917 EAGLE NEST VIEW DR...........WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018............$83,000 3176 KIWI AVE.................................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018............$83,000 1646 LEMON AVE...........................WINTER HAVEN.........10/25/2018............$83,000 731 AVENUE F.................................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018........... $110,000 504 AVENUE V...............................WINTER HAVEN.............11/1/2018............$115,000 1734 NE AVENUE C.........................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018............$115,000 18 MORTON RD..............................WINTER HAVEN........ 10/30/2018...........$129,000 1442 42ND ST.................................WINTER HAVEN............11/2/2018...........$129,000 2701 WOODLAWN DR...................WINTER HAVEN......... 10/31/2018.......... $130,000
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Did you know you are contagious one day before flu symptoms appear and up to seven days after becoming sick? Whether you’re suffering from flu symptoms or have a cold you just can’t shake, Urgent Care Poinciana makes it easy to get the care you need. Visit our website, answer a few questions, pick a time and we’ll save your spot in line before you arrive. Check in at HeartofFloridaFluCare.com. We’re open Monday through Saturday, including holidays. Se habla español. 7375 Cypress Gardens Blvd. • Winter Haven, FL 33884 3759 Pleasant Hill Road • Kissimmee, FL 34746
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center is owned in part by physicians. Because our Urgent Care staff must treat patients based on the severity of illness or injury, your time is not guaranteed. We will see you as close to your designated time as possible. If your symptoms worsen or you believe you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department as soon as possible.