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We are committed to providing Polk County and the surrounding region with qualified medical professionals. Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD Cortes-Meyer, Lissette, APRN Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD Skukowski, Bobbie, APRN Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD O’Meara, Mary, MD Torres, Eduardo, MD Ash, Greisy, APRNP Carbone, Carrie, APRN Cassady, Stephanie, APRN Cox, Jennifer, APRN Hughes, Jessica, APRN Widner, Linda G., APRN General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Muniz, Elvin, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Shamim, Talha, MD Bridges, Candy, APRN Miller, Emily, APRN Reedy, Clayton, APRN Rivera, Ruby A., APRN Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD
Internal Medicine (cont.) Rivera, Juan R., MD Torres, Jorge, MD ALeman, Javier, APRN Bailey, Charla, APRN Bridges, Stephanie, APRN Garcia, Kristina, APRN Huffstickler, Carrie, APRN Ray, Brandi, APRN Saucedo, Gerardo, APRN
Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Cole, Lenny, DPT
Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD Ibrahim, Sherif I, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Lawrence, Laurel, APRN White, Samantha, APRN
Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN
Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO
Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN
Nurse Practitioners *** Listed by specialty Obstetrics Gabriel, Carlos I., MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD Rampersad, Michelle, APRN Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Lewis, Jami, APRN Moore, Vicki C., APRN Pain Medicine (Interventional) Eldeeb, Mohammad A., MD Madrid, Amber, APRN Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Harte, Brian, APRN Jones, Courtney, APRN Jones, Lorrie, APRN) Rodriguez, Payton, APRN Torres, Heather, APRN
Main Campus
500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880
Physician Assistant *** Listed by specialty
First Street Campus
325 First Street N. Winter Haven, FL 33881
Podiatry & Foot Surgery Englert, Christopher, DPM Feldman, Marc, DPM
Downtown Campus
199 Ave B, N.W. Winter Haven, FL 33881
Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD
East Campus
3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33884
Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA
Ophthamology Adjacent to the Main Campus
506 Ave A, S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880
Urgent Care Barrow, Michelle, PA Calderon, Amelia, APRN Davidson, KC, APRN Davis, Mary, APRN Reed, Deloris, APRN Ritter, Cynthia, APRN Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Lajoie, Brittany, PA Pickard, Martha, APRN Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA
Davenport Campus
2320 North Blvd W, Suite C, Davenport , FL 33837
Marc Feldman, DPM / Podiatry & Foot Surgery Winter Haven Office
Lakeland Office/ Better Bladder Center 4730 Explorations Ave. Lakeland, FL 33812 By Appointment Only
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Ronald A. Ford, M.D. Richard K. LaCalamito, D.O. David Lipschitz, D.O. Mary R. De Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D. Laura Ann Mackley, PA-C Michele L. Murphy, APRN-C Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Julie Earp, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C
INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D. Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C
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GYNECOLOGY
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
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COLON & RECTAL SURGERY
ENDOCRINOLOGY
INTERVENTIONAL SPINE/ SPORTS MEDICINE
Richard J. Honer, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C
DERMATOLOGY Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.
GASTROENTEROLOGY Mark W. Shabla, M.D.
GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY Vriti Advani, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C
GENERAL, BREAST & VASCULAR SURGERY W. P. Aronski, M.D.
GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY David K. Speyerer, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C
Zahily Fals, M.D. Dorothea Thompson, APRN-C
HOSPITALIST
Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D.
NEPHROLOGY
Haldane W. Porteous, M.D., MSC, SCH, FACP Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C
OBSTETRICS -GYNECOLOGY
William A. Cooper, D.O.
Lucien J. Parrillo, M.D. Carey E. Coco, APRN-C
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Richard F. Radocha, M.D.
PODIATRY
Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. James E. Koon, D.P.M.
Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D.
PULMONOLOGY & SLEEP MEDICINE
OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
RHEUMATOLOGY
John J. McGetrick, M.D.
OPHTHALMOLOGY Lorraine S. Simonds, M.D.
Jose I. Martinez-Salas, M.D.
Maurice F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D.
WALK-IN CLINIC Ashley Penaloza, APRN-C Tiffney Martin, APRN-C
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JULY VOLUME 3 ISSUE 10 Publisher Chris Sexson Editor Amy Sexson Managing Editor Tara Crutchfield Contributing Writers Sally DC Janet Trainer Contributing Photographers Tara Crutchfield Amy Sexson Art & Production Manager Steven Maynard Ad Director Chris Campbell HAVEN is published twelve times a year by Destroyer Media Marketing. Haven distributes 16,104 copies a month with 8,604 mailed to homes and 7,500 copies available at select locations throughout east Polk County. For advertising information please contact: christine@destroyermedia.com For editorial information please contact: amy@destroyermedia.com To submit to our calendar: amy@destroyermedia.com Office: PO Box 1607 Winter Haven, Florida 33881
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LOCAL NEWS
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
BEAR BREEDING SEASON
Four Polk County Public Schools students made the list of 3,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships, providing between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of study at the institution funding the scholarship. Congratulations to Katherine Achinger from Harrison School for the Arts (University of Florida); as well as Erica Roberts (University of Florida), John Scott (University of Central Florida) and Victoria Vailoces (University of Florida), all from Bartow High’s International Baccalaureate School.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, June was the beginning of bear breeding season, with 2 reported black bear sightings in Lakeland near the airport. PCSO received a call on Sunday, June 16th, from a woman living on Ewell Road, and the FWC took a call on Monday, June 17th, from the Drane Field Road area.
THE WHEELS ON THE BUS Polk County Public Schools are hiring bus drivers for the 2019-20 school year. You need a driver’s license, a clean driving record and complete all hiring requirements. Receive paid training, medical insurance and summer vacation. For more info call (863) 534-7298 or visit polkschoolsfl.com/employment
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SUCCESS STORY
JOBS FOR LIFE
Bartow High Class of 2001 alum Suleima Salgado, was featured on the cover of the spring issue of StateTech magazine, a technology publication for the government sector. Salgado, 35, is the director of telehealth, telemedicine and rural health initiatives for the Georgia Department of Public Health in Atlanta.
In May, fifteen Polk County Jail inmates completed an 8-week faithbased program called “Jobs for Life,” provided by Heart for Winter Haven (www.heart4wh.org), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation committed to empowering individuals, businesses, organizations, and churches working together to renew people and places, one life-transforming deed at a time. The overall emphasis is on the importance of getting and maintaining meaningful employment.
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BE A TEACHER
Polk County Public Schools are no longer able to accept walk-in requests for student records at district offices. If you are a former student and need your transcript, you must complete the online transcript request form before it can be released: polkfl.scriborder.com/ Requests for the records of current students can be made at the student’s school site.
Polk County Public Schools are recruiting teachers for the 2019-20 school year with four virtual job fairs that will allow candidates to connect with principals at schools that are ready to hire. Each session will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Register: – Tuesday, July 9 at tinyurl.com/ y4jnomsh and – Thursday, July 25 at tinyurl.com/yxhsbhs4.
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ACTIVE ASSAILANT TRAINING Join the Polk County Sheriff Office on July 20 at the PCSO Sheriff’s Operations Center, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, 10am - noon. Training provides an overview of active assailant incidents and best practices about how to prepare for, prevent, and respond to an active assailant/ shooter at your church, business, or another venue. The “Run, Hide, Fight” training model will be covered. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to crimeprevention@polksheriff.org, and include the class date, name, phone number, and if you have a group, the number of representatives expected to attend. Free.
Happy July! What started with an email from David Knowles, the Winter Haven Public Safety Deputy Fire Chief has turned into one of my favorites issues yet. Tara Crutchfield and I spent a lot of time over at WH Station One. We met so many firefighters and learned about what they do all day, how it feels when they go out on a call, do they really slide down a pole, and why they chose that career. We got to go out on a call with them, which was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done. To stay calm and focused while the adrenaline rush hits, is impressive. I am honored that they opened up to us and let us in to learn about their day. Thank you to Jamie Brown from the WHPD to help us set this up. On the cover is the station’s dog, Wesley. He took such good care of us and made sure we were never alone. And yes, I did ask to take photos of the firemen without shirts. In fact, I asked several times and was always met with the same reaction. Laughter. I tried, I really tried. But that’s ok, I won’t give up. I’m thinking a calendar...
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We also visited with Amonie Jo’s, three sisters selling not just a cup of coffee, but a connection. Their story is so inspiring, we hope you walk away feeling that love and the inspiration to try something new. We talk with local musician, Hunter Smith. He’s played all over central Florida and is not slowing down. Looking for something fun to do? Check out our calendar online, we’re always adding to it. If you’d like to add your upcoming events to it, head to havenmagazines.com to get started. You can always email the details to me, if that’s more convenient. Don’t forget to add #kindachill to your Facebook or Instagram posts, you might find yourself in the next issue of Haven. Have a safe and very happy Fourth of July & I hope to see you around town! Amy Sexson Partner/Editor LKLD and Haven Magazines amy@havenmagazines.com
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POLK TOP 10 FIREWORKS!
Celebrate America’s 243rd Birthday with festivities & fireworks in Winter Haven, Haines City, Davenport, Lake Wales, Auburndale or Lakeland! Dates and times listed in the calendar section of this magazine. Be safe & Happy 4th of July!
JULY COMEDY NIGHT: EDDIE BRILL & GUESTS July 13, 8pm at the Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven. For 17 years, Eddie Brill entertained and energized audiences as the warm-up talent on the Late Show with David Letterman, also worked as the show’s Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator for eleven of those years. Tickets starting at $15. Centralfloridatix.com
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SUMMER FUN DAYS Saturdays in July from 9am - 5pm at the Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center. Guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, artifact discovery, tours with the curator, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, dress up activities for the whole family are offered throughout the summer with different themes. Free. (863) 676-1759 www.lakewalesfl.gov
FOOTLOOSE (THE MUSICAL) July 18 - August 04 at Theatre Winter Haven. Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic 80’s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose! Show times vary by day. (863) 294-7469 www.theatrewinterhaven.com
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LWAC SUMMER ARTS CAMP SESSION 2 July 08, 9am-4pm at the Lake Wales Arts Center. Students from age 7 - 13 attend a full two weeks of fine arts education. Classes include painting, drawing, pottery, music, graphic design, photography, and videography. Student reception held on the last Friday of camp from 5-7pm. More info at lakewalesartscouncil.org.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: MIB 1 July 10, 7 p.m. at Grove Roots Brewing Co. Price of admission: buy a beer! Free popcorn! The first 40 people receive one free hot dog, too! Doors open at 6:30, seating is first come, first serve. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Groveroots.com
GUEST BARTENDER BASH July 18, 5:30-8pm at Venue 650. Your favorite local bars and restaurants are teaming up with celebrity bartenders to offer innovative cocktails, exciting raffle items and delicious food pairings. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. www.bgcpolk.org
TREASURE HUNT DOWNTOWN July 20, 11am in Downtown Winter Haven. Participating downtown businesses will hide a LEGO® Minifigure inside their business, after you find them all, turn in your map to be entered to win one of several prizes. You must reserve one map per child in advance to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times (863) 295-9422 www.mainstreetwh.com
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“THE OFFICE” TRIVIA July 19, 5-7pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Trivia with Triviosity featuring questions from “The Office.” Free admission 5pm-7pm. Trivia begins at 6pm. (863) 676-1408. boktowergardens.org
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ORLANDO TOP 10 10 4 1 FREE ADMISSION TO LEU GARDENS
July 1, 9am-5pm. Free daytime admission on the first Monday of each month! www.leugardens.org or (407) 246-2620.
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July 4, 4-10pm at Lake Eola Park. Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer for the festivities including a kids play area, live music and food. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. www.orlando.gov
July 10, 7 - 9:30pm at The Abbey. All proceeds support Kids House of Seminole, Inc. Anyone with a story can put their name in the hat for a chance to share. Ten names will be drawn at random. Three randomly selected judges will score the storytellers. First, Second, and Third place winners receive a prize! www.orlandostoryclub.com
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STROLLER TOURS
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FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN
July 14 & 28, 9-11am, gather at Audubon Park’s East End Market and tend to the many micro-farms around the neighborhood via bicycle. Bikes are available for rent at EEM. East End Market is located at 3201 Corrine Dr. ideasforus.org
July 17 or 31. Join a museum educator for a one-hour stroll through the Orlando Museum of Art with infants and toddlers in tow! Crying and chatty babies are welcome without the fear of being disruptive. Call (407)896-4231 ext. 262 or omart.org
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ORLANDO STORY CLUB: CAKE FOR BREAKFAST
July 19, 6-10pm at the East End Market. Interactive workshops, trendsetting makers, culinary demonstrations, specialty cocktail bars, food specials with local makers, retailers, curators, thought leaders and risk takers. Details at www.eastendmkt.com
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July 11, 6:30pm at the Thornton Park District in downtown Orlando. Over 20 places to stop for a tasty libation along with Art Vendors, Live Music, DJs, and all sorts of fun! Pet-friendly, purchase ticket at thorntonparkdistrict.com
July 20, 1-3pm at the Cheyenne Saloon & Church Street for tequila tastings, live music and tacos of all kind for one all-inclusive price! VIP available for additional price. Tacosandtequilaorlando.com
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July 13, 8pm at the Amway Center. NKOTB brings The MixTape Tour with special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty by Nature. www.amwaycenter.com
SUMMER BLOCK PAW-TY
July 21, 4:30-6:30pm in the Mennello Museum of American Art’s Sculpture Garden. Sip on summer beverages while you & your doggos indulge in snacks, pools for cooling off, a paw print art project inspired by the current museum exhibit, pet adoption & more. www.mennellomuseum.org
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CO•WORKING
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TAMPA TOP 10 4 ART SPOT
Saturdays at the Tampa Museum of Art from 11am - 2pm. Bring your little ones for a free, drop-in art making activity based on current exhibitions at the TMA. Great for all ages and skill levels, and provides an introduction to the art displayed in the galleries. (813) 274-8130 tampamuseum.org
BEGINNER JAM MAKING: PEACH BOURBON + BROWN SUGAR July 13, 12-2pm at The Urban Canning Company in St. Pete. Learn canning for beginners and create Peach Bourbon + Brown Sugar together! Everyone will walk away with lots of food preservation knowledge and a jar of jam you make during class. theurbancanningcompany.com
BOOM BY THE BAY
July 4, 4-9:30pm. Family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and FOUR fireworks displays spanning 2.5 miles along the waterfront. The celebration will be spread out across Waterworks Park and Armature Works, Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, The Tampa Convention Center and The Sail Sparkman Wharf.
A NIGHT IN SPAIN
July 26 - 28 at the Straz Center. A Night in Spain features La Verbena de la Paloma, the sizzling zarzuela with the Opera Tampa Singers is a comedic performance of Spanishinspired music and dance. (813) 229-7827 strazcenter.org
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July 6, 11:30am - 4pm at the St. Pete Coliseum. The area’s most vibrant makers, artisans, and vintage sellers together for a FREE, ALL AGES event with Live Skill Demonstrations and free Make & Take projects for all! Raffle benefiting Ready for Life, Inc. - an organization serving youth and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. FB@TampaBayEtsyCrew
TAMPA MINI MAKER FAIRE
July 27, 10am - 6pm at Glazer Children’s Museum. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Family-friendly! MakerFaireTampa.com
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THE 2ND ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE RUN 5K / 10K
July 7, 8:00am on a course utilizing the Al Lopez Park loops. Virtual run offered. Proceeds benefiting the Stano Foundation, a nonprofit organization that puts together care packages for troops serving overseas. Register at runsignup.com.
BEERFEST: FERRIS BREWER’S DAY OFF
July 27, 7-10pm at with an evening of craft beers and local brewers, plus snacks and samples from some of the city’s top restaurants. BeerFest guests are invited to don their cheetah-print vest and sneakers, dress as their favorite Ferris Bueller character, or come in a costume inspired by the movie. (813) 274-8286 tampatheatre.org
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July 7, 3pm at the Tampa Theatre. Follow the lyrics on the screen and sing along to all your favorite songs from Grease (PG13) 1978. (813) 274-8286 tampatheatre.org
LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES: WOODY GUTHRIE
July 31, 1:30 - 3pm at the The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Pete. Join educator Joy Katzen-Guthrie for a discussion about the experiences and the views that made Woody Guthrie’s life and music unique. $25; $15 for members. Space is limited; advanced registration required. (727) 892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org
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WORDS Tara Crutchfield
PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
A Day in the Life of a Winter Haven Firefighter First, a big ‘thank you’ to the men and women of the Winter Haven Fire Department not only for their service but also for being so gracious with their time and giving us a glimpse into their world. Over the past several weeks, they gave us a tour of the station, took our editor up about 9 stories on their truck’s ladder, and let us ride along on a call. Talking with the first responders who put their lives at risk, spend 24-hours at a time away from their families, and work rain or shine to keep the community safe, they opened our eyes to just what goes into being a firefighter.
One misconception we heard brought up repeatedly was that firefighters have a lot of free time on their hands when they aren’t responding to a call. This isn’t the case. Downtime between calls does not equate to free time for the firefighters. The time between 8 am and 5 pm is treated as normal business hours, with every firefighter doing something productive with their time. The first thing you see when you walk into the station is a room of plush recliners facing a big screen tv which at first glance may propel this misconception. However, each time we visited the station for an interview or photos, not once did we see someone lounging. There were men and women training, writing reports, cleaning, detailing trucks, among other station duties.
Not Just Punching the Clock Safety and Training Captain Casey Dasher gave us a tour of the station and a detailed rundown of an average (if there is such a thing in this profession) shift. The station pup, a rescue Weimaraner/ Great Dane, Wesley also accompanied us on the tour.
When Duty Calls To someone not familiar with the fire service, the thought of having to drop everything you’re doing, hurriedly jump on a truck to rush to someone’s aid might be anxiety-inducing. For these men and women, it is routine, down to a matter of focus and preparedness.
As most of us are stopping for a coffee or rolling into work a few minutes late on any given weekday, the firefighters of the Winter Haven Fire Department have already begun their 24hour, 8 am to 8 am shift. They are on call for the entirety of their shift. Whether in training, eating lunch, taking a shower, or sleeping – when a call comes in, they drop everything to respond. They must arrive early for their shift to go upstairs to their bunks to change into their uniforms and be ready to take a call at 8:00 on the dot. The firefighters then head downstairs for their morning briefing.
First alerted by a loud tone over an intercom system and on pagers they carry with them, Spell relayed, “You stop whatever it is that you’re doing. It doesn’t matter if you’re eating or if you’re in the middle of a shower – which has definitely happened to all of us at least once.” “You get a general idea and whatever information you’re getting is based on a conversation that’s being had with someone over the phone and someone who is having the worst day of their life. Sometimes things get misconstrued, and sometimes things get downplayed or they’ll get blown out of proportion,” said Spell. “You take it with a grain of salt because no matter how good the dispatcher is, you never know exactly what you’re walking into.”
Utilizing a video conference between Station 1 on U.S. 17, Station 2 on Lucerne Park Road, and Station 3 on Cypress Gardens Blvd., the Battalion Chief who is the commander of that shift, conducts the meeting. He will go over truck assignments, clean up duties, any training or public education events, goals or requirements of the day and any other news or happenings within the department. The morning meeting is also a time to review streets, policy, and protocol. Everyone on shift is assigned a station duty to keep the station, which is essentially their home away from home, clean and tidy.
They take a small window of time, less than two minutes according to Captain Dasher, to get ready and on route to the emergency. Spell admitted that when you first start off in the career, “You definitely get the jitters that come with it every time that the tone drops. It rewires your brain, it truly does. There’s a different psychology that comes with being a firefighter and being ready for anything at any given moment.” Time on the job eases that adrenaline rush says Spell, adding that whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned vet, there is a systematic approach to how they handle a call. “Part of being able to do that is being knowledgeable of whatever protocols, whatever the general guidelines are of
One of the most critical parts of their shift other than responding to calls is the truck check. Every piece of equipment, medication, and device is checked to be up to date and in working order. WHFD Firefighter/ Paramedic Jessica Spell explained, “You make sure, even if you did it two days prior, that everything is exactly how you need it to be for whatever you may encounter in the next 24-hours.” Captain Dasher explained that they have set detail days for the trucks on which the people on shift will do a deep cleaning of the engine’s cab and wash and wax the exterior.
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medical care because you might have a set-in-stone way of doing things in the hospital,” said Spell. “But for here, we’re not showing up to an emergency room. We’re showing up to someone’s house or the side of the road or an ally.”
When you’re already in a sensitive state like they are, it’s really overwhelming.” Consulting with the other first responders, the team kept the patient calm and determined what the best course of action would be. Once the scene was under control and their job was done, we headed back to the station where each firefighter on the truck would fill out a report detailing what happened.
The Ride Along A call came for Engine 541. I climbed aboard the truck with Lieutenant Jason Ward, Firefighter/ Paramedic Wilder Rodriguez and firefighter Ronald Wright behind the wheel. Out of respect for the patient’s privacy, I won’t reveal the exact details of the call other than it was a “psychological” medical call. On route, I slid an oversized pair of headphones with a speaker over my ears – this is how everyone in the truck communicates. Lieutenant Ward read the CAD (computerassisted dispatch) and gave a few more details about the situation and instructions to the others on board as to how to proceed on scene.
Obviously out of the norm for me, the call was exciting, but witnessing someone else’s emergency was a bit frightening and sad at the same time. As for the firefighters, they had a job to do – one they handled with compassion and care for everyone involved. Each man on the truck displayed professionalism and level-headedness that seems singular to their line of duty.
A New Perspective First responders are indisputably heroes. But, if you don’t know one personally or have never been in the situation to need them, maybe you don’t know the extent of what they do.
When we arrived Lieutenant Ward, while assessing the situation, began to build a rapport with the patient. This, he says, is a huge aspect of their job. An ambulance and a few police officers also arrived on the scene. Lieutenant Ward stepped away from the scene and said, “You notice I stepped out because there were a lot of people in there. It starts getting to the point that it’s overwhelming for the patient because everywhere he looks there’s another uniform.
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on fire, they would be there to put it out. Television taught me that they slide down poles and eat a lot of chili. What I didn’t know was that the people aboard that truck are medically trained (EMTs and Paramedics) to the same extent as the ambulance taking the victims to the hospital. I didn’t know that the majority of the calls they respond to are medical. I didn’t know they assist on every emergency from cardiac arrest to stroke to fire to a car accident to things we don’t even think about. I didn’t know that it was more than just a job for them. Each person we met from Captain Dasher and his thorough knowledge of the station and everything in it, to Jessica Spell who strives to be the light of someone’s darkest day, to each firefighter I talked to who cared so deeply about their profession, their brotherhood and the community they serve, gave me a whole new perspective on what it means to be a firefighter – a greater appreciation. At the end of the day they can’t rest their head for a job well done because at the end of the day, they are still assisting, rescuing, serving the citizens of Winter Haven. The men and women I met are those I would want there for me in my time of need. Winter Haven firefighters, we thank you.
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Hunter Smith Music and country culture are in Hunter Smith’s blood. As a fifth-generation Floridian and fourth-generation Winter Havenite, his roots run deep here. His great grandfather, Dr. Wiley Terrell Simpson was instrumental in starting Winter Haven Hospital in 1928. Smith loves it here. His dad always says, “Another day in paradise” – and Hunter agrees. He left home to attend college but made his way back to Winter Haven where he and his wife Jennifer and two Labrador Retrievers, Willie and Waylon live. His time not strumming for a crowd is spent as a commercial insurance agent with Mulling Insurance. He likes good music, good food, good craft beer, and good wine.
The Music that Shaped Him Surrounded since childhood by chords and notes, Smith’s grandmother, Billye-Mullins Smith was a professional concert pianist and music educator. “She developed her own music curriculum based on mathematics called Opus One,” said Smith. Her career flourished. She played for politicians and affluent audiences. Billye-Mullins Smith continued to teach until age 92 before passing away at 93. “She was absolutely amazing and a huge influence on me musically,” he said. “That’s where all the music in our family stemmed from.” Smith’s dad is a talented pianist as well, though never trained, he has an ear for it. His father also plays bass and both of his parents can carry quite a tune according to Smith. The sounds of James Taylor, The Beatles, Alabama, and Ronnie Milsap infused his upbringing. His grandmother introduced him to all of the essential classical artists – Brahms, Chopin, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Bach. He said, “The radio was always on – there was either an 8-track in the dash of the car playing, a record on somewhere, there was a tape playing somewhere, the radio was on somewhere – there was just always music.”
Tamerlane College is where he met one of his lifelong friends and bandmates, Shannon Fetherman. Fetherman was from Lakeland and Smith from Winter Haven, but the two had never crossed paths in Polk. They attended college nine and a half hours away at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and were as thick as thieves within weeks of meeting. A binding force for the pals was music. “We started trying to teach ourselves how to play guitar. Over
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the course of a year we could strum G-C-D chord songs that were pretty simple,” remembered Smith. “We’d drive from Birmingham, home – both of us playing guitar. Him in the driver’s seat of a Bronco II and me in the passenger’s seat – both of us playing guitar, him with the neck out the window, driving with his knee.” In 1995, within a year of learning guitar, they started their first band called Tamerlane. Tamerlane even recorded an album in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded some of their music. The next few years saw them opening up for larger acts of the era like Semisonic, Creed, and Edwin McCain. Around the turn of the century, band members had moved away and Fetherman and Smith both moved back to Florida. Tamerlane was no longer. Smith said, “It was fun, it really taught me a lot about music, but it didn’t teach me near as much as what I would learn in the next 18 years of my musical career.”
Polk Wall Street Cantina, Loaded Hog, and One-Eyed Jacks in downtown Orlando became frequent gigs for Hunter and Shannon when they moved home with their acoustic duo. At the same time, Smith was playing solo shows at Molly McHugh’s, Jesse’s, and Tanner’s original location. In 2002, Smith and Fetherman decided to start a three-piece band. With hard rock influence in the songs Hunter had been writing, they’d need a drummer. Fetherman bought a drum set and taught himself to play. They picked up bass player Jake Cockrell who has played with bands Black Eyed Suzy and Hubo Bentley.
They sought out folks who could play the other instruments needed to produce the stripped-down, Americana country album. Producing and playing on the album was Brett Hestla who had spent time playing bass for Creed and was the lead singer and guitarist of bands Virgos Merlot and Dark New Day. Over the course of two weeks in the studio in 2012, the first album of the newly formed band, Jill’s Cashbox was complete. Smith has continued with Jill’s Cashbox for the last 7 years on vocals and acoustic guitar. Someone he said was pivotal in his own and the band’s success was the host of radio station WPCV 97.5 County, Sara Michaels. Smith called Michaels a friend and his “chosen family.” Michaels called Smith and asked if he wanted to play a gig at the House of Blues. They booked it, but the show fell through. Maybe that was serendipity’s intervening hand because the House of Blues stayed in touch and later asked Jill’s Cashbox to open up for top country artist, Josh Turner. That show snowballed into gigs left and right for Jill’s Cashbox. “We rounded out the lineup of the band within six to eight months of playing the show at the House of Blues. We added our current lead guitarist and we’ve been a six-piece ever since,” said Smith. On vocals and acoustic guitar for the band is Smith, Fetherman on drums, Jeff Sweat on rhythm guitar, Joey Antrim on bass, Greg Martin on lead guitar, and Rob Gundling on keys.
The three dubbed themselves “Polk.”
Jill’s Cashbox has seen its share of regional success and has been an incredible experience for Smith. He said, “The list just goes on and on of the folks that we’ve gotten to share the stage with. We’ve gotten to meet a lot of our country music idols – Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Chris Young, Lonestar, we played with Skynyrd twice. I never thought I’d get to meet the guys from Lynyrd Skynyrd.”
From 2002 to 2005, Polk played regionally even opening for Switchfoot on the Cypress Gardens stage. Fetherman carried his acquisition of drumming skills into their band today.
“It’s been so much fun that some days you go, ‘Where’s this going? Maybe I just want to take time off and relax.’ And then you play that next show and it reminds you why you do it.”
After the success of Polk, Smith, continuing to perform solo, also playing acoustic duo sets with his buddy, Tom Tussler. In 2009, Smith, Fetherman, Tussler and Danny Class started a rock quartet called, “As You Were.”
Songs that Mean the Most
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The day before his wedding to wife Jennifer, Smith found himself penning a song to surprise her with at their reception. About the song, “Forever” on the Jill’s Cashbox album, Smith said, “It’s a cheesy love song, but those were my heartfelt feelings the day before my wedding to my wife and those lyrics all stand true fifteen years later.”
Around 2011, Smith and Fetherman started playing with another friend and colleague, Jeff Sweat. The trio played and wrote songs together. In 2012, they decided to record an album of all the autobiographical songs they’d written.
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Every song he’s ever written holds a place in Hunter Smith’s heart, but there are three that take up a little more room.
Next is a song he wrote with friend Terry Coffman, “Love Me Never.” It was a piece that came together in about 20 minutes. “It just felt so natural,” said Smith. John Gunter wrote a song that Smith tweaked a bit and produced called “Fishing in Our Soul.” He called it the “epitome of a fishing song.” It is even the theme song for brothers Joe and Luke Simonds for their company, Salt Strong Fishing. The crew filmed a music video for the track in the Little Gasparilla/ Boca Grande area that Smith says has been viewed collectively over 2 million times.
Many Years to Come Happy where he is, Smith reflected that his main goal is to sell his music. He would love to get his songs into the hands of producers, artists and record labels that could produce them with some of the country icons he has looked up to. “I think that my joy would come from being able to see somebody else take my music and take it to that next level,” he said. “I don’t think any of the success that I’ve had over the last seven years whether it’s been solo or with Jill’s Cashbox would have happened if it wasn’t for Polk County and Winter Haven and the support of friends, family, fans,” expressed Smith. He also credits Sara Michaels for her avid support of the band. To all of his supporters, Smith said, “Thank you for allowing me to be able to do this for as long as I’ve been doing it. I hope there are many, many more years to come.” The musician says he doesn’t plan to quit playing until people quit listening. “I’m indebted to the folks of Central Florida and Winter Haven and Polk County for giving me a voice. It’s really cool.” Hunter Smith Music FB @huntjcb Jill’s Cashbox FB @JillsCashbox Find their music on iTunes and Amazon
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Norma Horton: A Florida Cracker “What really makes a person a true Florida Cracker (besides being born in the state)? Several things: A love of the land and nature, growing things in soil, close family ties, and a deep sense of religion. It also means cracklin’ bread and grits and periwinkle soup and swamp cabbage and okra gumbo and ham hocks with collard greens and chicken fried in a cast iron skillet and guava jelly and homemade blackberry cobbler. A Cracker’s word is his bond. If he looks you in the eye and says, “Yes, I will do this for you,” then he will – and that’s that. They have no pretense, never put on airs, never try to appear to be something other than what they are, and they never “blow smoke” over you. They either like you or they don’t, and it’s as simple as that” -Patrick D. Smith That definition fits Miss Norma Horton to a T. Norma is 89 years old now and trying to keep her on subject was a challenge. She is a treasure trove of stories about growing up in Florida before “the yankees“ discovered it. When I first met Norma, she was a horse trader. We decided to say she was a horse “broker” as she felt that was a little “classier.” She knew how to sell a horse and would make sure it was safe for the owner. Now, if it had a homely head, she might comment on what a beautiful tail the horse had and what great hooves. But she assured me she did her best to be fair to the horse and the buyer. Born in 1930 in Miami Florida, It was a different place than the Miami of today. “My mother’s people were from the Glades and I was sent to live with my grandad for most of my youth. There was no law down there at that time ‘cause the first game warden sent down was killed.” She continued, “We used to go to the movies by boat and it would be so neat coming home late at night cause we’d lay on the side of the boat and drag our hands in the water. There was white phosphorus in the water that sparkled…that was so beautiful.” They did quite a lot of transportation by boat. “We went to school by boat and we went to the grocery store by boat. At that time the swamps were full of many panthers and bears and alligators. If we visited a friend we’d run like heck coming home at night. We were always worried about being caught by a wild animal. Behind my grandpas’ sugarcane plot, it was pure swamp that went on forever. My grandpa had a banana patch too, and he was a charter boat Captain. I loved living with him on Chuckalooski Island.”
horses, too. One act was with another girl, we both rode a mule. She sat in front and I sat facing backward behind her. A cowboy told me to be careful and not lean forward cause if I fall I’ll be kicked by the mule. So I thought about that and would lean way back. The girl started complaining as I would whack her with my head when the mule would buck too bad. The cowboys were trying to help me. When I would ride bucking horses, they would wire my spurs so they wouldn’t roll. That helped me with the wild rides as the horses wouldn’t buck as hard.”
and I looked up and here comes his truck. He had come back to check the irrigation. He drove up on the dirt road between the fields and said, ‘Can I help you there?’ I said, ‘If you want.’ He said, ‘You apparently have already helped yourself… keep getting what you need.’ I said, ‘I appreciate that.’ He said, ‘By the way, I’ve got a lot more vegetables up the road at my place. Get in my truck and I’ll take you up.’ I said no. Later he asked me to lunch. After about two weeks we were seeing each other. We were married for 42 years. He was a good man.
“When not rodeoing we would rest up in Naples. People didn’t have a lot then. One of the things they would do for food was turn turtles. They would go down by the water and when the turtles would come and lay their eggs, they would flip them over and take them home to eat. I didn’t. I thought it was cruel. It was easy for me to say it was cruel, I didn’t have to provide for family. A lot of those fishermen, when the weather was bad, they didn’t catch much and they needed to eat. This was in the forties and early fifties.”
For years, Norma held court at The Main Street Cafe in Auburndale. She has been the unofficial ambassador. Now she is living at Spring Lake Apartments but can be seen at Main Street every Wednesday at lunch. She still moves pretty well in spite of all her injuries. “My legs been broke, my shoulders been broke, my neck been broke. Then of course there’s the time a wild boar gored me on the back of my leg and that was 32 stitches. They asked me at the ER, can’t you ever just come here with the flu or something?”
Around that time, Norma got married to a diesel mechanic and had two more children. “The marriage didn’t last, but the boys and I made do. I had a string of horses in Naples and gave trail rides. Horses were a novelty at that time and I got plenty of help. Young girls would come and I’d say, ‘let’s clean these stalls and then I’ll let you go for a ride.’” Pop Horton was foreman for a big farming corporation. His farm was across the road from his job. I knew when he wasn’t there and I’d go and do a little shopping. He had cucumbers and tomatoes. I was loading my bag up
“My mother wanted me to go back and live with her, but I was headstrong and quit school in the 7th grade when I was 13. She couldn’t make me go. I ended up working at a stable since I was drawn to horses.” Though no one in her family had any relationships with horses, Norma had a yearning for them as long as she could remember. “Everglades Wonder Gardens had horses and other reptiles and animals. I got a job there. I started working with horses and loved it!” From there, Norma got involved with the rodeo. “I took up with Dell’s father, (her first born), Robert Weeks. He was a Rodeo Cowboy and performed many acts. He was an expert with the bullwhip and convinced me to work with him. He could pop a cigarette out of my mouth with a bullwhip.” Norma was young and pretty and started performing with her own acts. She rode bucking bulls, a feat very few women have ever done. “We wouldn’t be caught dead using sissy helmets in those days. I loved riding bucking
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Norma embodies the spirit of a true Florida Cracker. What a tough group!
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The Brother-In-Law Right after Nando and I got married, some Colombian guests came to stay in the Airbnb: a husband, wife and her brother David that worked as a waiter at a famous hotel in New York City. We got a message that David retired from being a tray trotter to the rich and famous and he wanted to take a trip back to Winter Haven. When he arrived, we had a few minutes to catch up before heading to Lakeland for a meeting. “Where is your sister and brother-in-law?” I asked. “My sister is back in New York and my brother-inlaw, James passed away 3 years ago.” David paused for a second and patted his eyes with a handkerchief before continuing. “He was very ill for a very long time. It is a terrible trick life plays on you. You know what I mean. He beat the cancer and just as he was growing his hair back he had a massive heart attack and died.” “Damn, I am sorry David,” I was stunned. David paused and then continued, “The last vacation we took before he was ill was here on the farm and the 3 of us had a fabulous time.” He wanted to talk to us about something, but it wasn’t the right time. We did not know him very well, but being Colombian like Nando and he was staying on our farm, we didn’t think twice about it. We had to run so we agreed that we would visit later in the evening and have a glass of wine to catch up.
Right there under the full moon over Eagle Lake under the stars we were all speechless for the first time in 2 hours. Everything that David had been speaking of that evening all of a sudden made sense and this 70 year old man was now sitting before us with tears rolling down his cheeks. He looked back and forth between the two of us to see if we felt what he knew, which was love. Nando and I were both wet with tears. We too knew his love. David and James had met at the hotel and fallen in love. The tall dark handsome Colombian spoke of James as a beautiful fair skinned blonde, blue-eyed larger-than-life man like a Trojan. They could not deny their natural feelings for each other any longer but they were in a position where they were expected to. They would both lose their jobs at the hotel. They already got strange looks from people when they were on outings together and David was afraid his mother back in Colombia would drop dead if she found out about their relationship. She, for years had already lamented that David had not married and had grandchildren for her. After years of keeping this secret, an opportunity presented itself. David’s sister was not a US citizen and her green card was expiring and she was going to have to go back to Colombia. So James, who was fond of her, offered to marry her and she could stay in New York. They went to the justice of the peace, David was the best man/ witness as his secret love/best friend married his sister.
The cork popped and he poured three glasses of champagne for us as if we were royalty at his hotel. Instead of wine, we welcomed the champagne. I mean everybody knows I love it, maybe he watches my Instagram stories. Either way we would never turn down champagne and a good visit. We chatted about how he waited on every First Lady since Jimmy Carter. Nancy Reagan was his favorite. He told us fun behind-the-scenes stories about things that happened in the hotel like how people would try to split after they drank 3 bottles of champagne. Or how he was supposed to pretend that he didn’t know who he was serving even though it was Lady Gaga or Barbara Streisand. One woman even brought a cockroach in her purse and he watched her place it on the remains of her Chateaubriand. We were kind of “warmed up” by now possibly due to the fact that David was so good at delivering champagne that we didn’t even notice he had managed to pour the entire bottle and was uncorking another without missing a beat in his story. “I would like to make a toast to,” and he paused for a moment like he did earlier in the afternoon, “God rest his soul, my brother-in-law James and now I would like to tell you about him.” We thought, he has been telling us about him all night. They had both worked at the hotel, he in the dining room and his brother-in-law the concierge. They traveled together and were very close friends to the point where it sounded like David’s sister Maria was jealous of their relationship. A click of the glasses and another sip of the bubbly and David continued with his tale. “I am going to tell you two something that only my sister and my other sister and maybe one other person knows.” He stopped talking, grinning my way giving a knowing look then toward Nando to make sure we were listening. Talking just a bit softer Nando and I had to come closer to David to hear, “My brother in law was actually my husband.”
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Maria was so proud of this beautiful husband that she had conveniently acquired and could not wait to consummate the marriage that evening. How great to be married to her brother’s best friend what a beautiful life they would all live together. To her dismay, her husband never shared a bed with her. He lived in another room within their NYC flat, with her brother. With James’s last breath, David felt like he had lost his own life as well. He would never be able to love another man the way that he loved James. Everyone was mourning for his sister that she had lost her husband and barely thought about David. Well, here he was, he had picked us to tell this huge “confession” in a way. “With this beautifully sad story that you have chosen to share with us comes something else,” I said. “It would make a great film. Second, it is ok. You will heal and James is still with you and he would want you to live and love again.” We popped that last of bottle of Veuve and he told us when he and James secretly got hitched. We ended the night suggesting maybe he should move to Winter Haven for a fresh start. David said, “That is why I am here. I plan to sprinkle Jame’s ashes tomorrow on the farm and put him to rest.” He smiled and then continued, “Plus the taxes and champagne are really high in New York.”
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Sisters Pour Heart, Soul and Coffee in Winter Haven When we’re in the drive-through of a coffee chain muttering under our breath about how long the person in front of us is taking to order, or spilling it on our favorite shirt, or guzzling it down for an extra boost of energy, it’s easy to forget how special a cup of coffee can be. A cup of coffee can be the first date of many to come or a much-needed conversation with a friend – it’s a connection. In Winter Haven, three sisters inspired and fueled by their mother’s love, run a coffee truck offering that connection along with a cup of joe. Sisters Angie Baeten, Patrice Williams, and V’Asiah Joseph moved to Winter Haven ten years ago. The two older sisters, Angie and Patrice, were born in the Bahamas. The family came to south Florida when Angie and Patrice were 5 and 4 respectively. From there, they moved to Orlando where V’Asiah, the baby of six siblings was born, and have been in central Florida since. Both of the older sisters’ husbands are from Polk County. Looking for a place to settle down, Winter Haven seemed to be the best fit. The story of their mobile coffee shop begins during a devastating time in their lives. In October of 2017, their mother passed away from ovarian cancer. She left money to each of the six siblings. “We decided that we would use some of the money to open up a business together. We didn’t know what, but we wanted to do more with it and do it in honor of her,” said Patrice. The siblings found ways to stay cohesive after their mother passed. They would make time to go thrifting together and every Thursday night all six and their spouses would meet up at Grove Roots. One night at Grove Roots, one of them spotted a little white vacant building across the street. “It was so tiny, and we thought that would be the cutest little coffee shop,” said Patrice. They could envision the whole thing from serving coffee and treats to hosting open mic nights. They even came up with a name for this dream coffee shop – Amonie Jo’s, in honor of their mother, Amonie Joseph. The sisters called to find out how much it would be to rent the space and it wasn’t feasible for them at the time. But their coffee shop dream wasn’t finished with them yet. “We were at a thrift store on 42nd Street and saw the bus out back,” said Angie. Patrice excitedly pitched it to her sisters. “This is Amonie Jo’s!” she said. The bus was already gutted, and she could picture an adorable coffee shop with a seating area for their guests. Patrice asked the owner if the bus was for sale. It was, and it worked! It took between six and seven months of hard work and the help of family and friends to finish the interior. They picked out cabinets, repaired leaks, and filled out paperwork to get their coffee shop off the ground. “We were very adamant about being a Winter Haven business,” said Patrice. The sisters believed so strongly in the love and family of the Winter Haven community, they wanted to do their part to add to the social scene of the eclectic, ever-growing city. After the bus was completed, it took another six months to complete all the paperwork and requirements to open for business. Their relatively unique concept of a food truck that patrons could come into, made the red tape a bit stickier. They stayed diligent, one of the many characteristics they learned from their mom, and Amonie Jo’s International Coffee & Delights was born.
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Nescafe for the Neighbors Speaking barely any English, their grandmother, whom they called Mami, moved from Haiti to the Bahamas. Even with a divide in dialect, she connected with many on the island. “She would invite neighbors, strangers, whomever to give them a cup of coffee,” remembered Patrice. “It was instant, by the way,” Angie said about the coffee, and all the girls smiled. Their grandmother became one of the most popular people in Nassau. “Everyone knew my grandmother and it was because she would offer them a cup of coffee,” said Patrice. The women explained that their Mami wasn’t rich, her house was small. But, every morning she would open all of her doors, make Nescafe instant coffee, sit down, and wait. Like clockwork the community poured in, to be poured a cup of coffee. They would fill up their cup for work and head out, some would stay and visit or watch movies with her. She didn’t need to speak the same language, she knew what she was giving them and they knew what they were receiving from her – a cup of coffee, friendship, a listening ear, a connection. Patrice said, “We saw how a cup of coffee could be transferred over to love – something as simple as that.” “And they really did love that lady,” said Angie.
I’m Proud of You The three sisters felt that same island community and love here in Winter Haven. Even before their business, the family felt embraced immediately by locals. Patrice who loves going to downtown events like Beer Crawl and Wine Walk says she loves seeing all the same people there. “I just know that these people like each other and they’re all really close,” she said. Angie added, “Coming from the Bahamas, it’s so small. That’s what Winter Haven reminds me of. […] It has that same feel of havenmagazines.com
family where people know each other from childhood.” Though their business is still in its infancy, opening on January 7th of this year, Angie said, “We’ve already crossed paths with so many people that we genuinely feel like they like us, we like them, and we feel like a part of that family.” The bright spirits of the women have attracted swaths of support. Other mothers who stop in for a cup of coffee or see the trio around town will tell them, “I’m proud of you.” Angie says she sees that as a reminder from God that if their mother were here, she would be so proud of them. “I feel like the women circle around us,” said Angie. “They want to see us succeed – they’re telling us different ways to do things, they’re giving us ideas, they’re feeding us, they’re not holding anything back from us.”
Help Along the Way The women of Amonie Jo’s have worked hard, but are hasty to express, “We did not do this on our own, we are not here by ourselves.” There are a few special people that have helped them along the way. The first person that prepared them for life, womanhood, and entrepreneurship was their Mummy as they called her, Amonie. Amonie always worked in the hospitality business, taking up side businesses in home interior design, Avon, and Mary Kay. In each role she played, Amonie showed her children the shining example of customer service, presentation of yourself, your house, and your business, the quality of your product and using it yourself, professionalism, hard work, and cleanliness. They learned from their mother that there are no excuses, you can always find a way. When they lived in Miami and they didn’t have a car, Amonie would catch the city bus to make it to Mary Kay meetings. “Even though she passed away before she could see any of this,” said Patrice of her mother, “I feel like she gave us the biggest push.” 30
The women looked to their mother’s memory when they had a hard time finding a permanent place to park the bus for business. Patrice and V’Asiah traveled up and down Cypress Gardens Blvd., First Street, and US 17 asking businesses if they could park outside. Serendipitously, Ann McCollough from Party Rentals Unlimited, just a block outside of downtown where they wanted to be all along, invited them to park at her store. McCollough, isn’t afraid to ask the sisters questions and hold them accountable. She says what she means, exactly how their mother would and that gives them the motivation to be the best they can be. The sisters expressed gratitude to Christy Hemenway for always being there for them. “She came on from day one and just expressed how proud she was,” said Angie. She gives them advice both in business and in life. She and her family saw Patrice and her husband Shane through the impossibly tough time of losing their daughter. “You would think that we really were her daughters,” said Patrice. Lisbeth Pacheco from Ethos Roasters was also on their list of special people. They were new to the coffee business and Lisbeth helped them with the basics like which grinder to buy, what grinder to use with which coffee, oxidation of the beans, and why it’s important to have a fresh roaster. Their faith has been instrumental in pushing them forward as well. The sisters said, “We believe that our business or success would not be possible if it wasn’t for our faith our loving Father Jehovah who continues to provide for us in good times and bad. We truly believe in the words found at Matthew 6:33, “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all other things will be added to you.”
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Organic and International In 2015, their mother was diagnosed with and beat cancer within months. She was on an all organic, raw food diet and was seeing a natural doctor. “We saw her go through the process, we saw her body get clean, we saw her get better all off an organic, raw diet,” said Patrice. This inspired them to only serve organic drinks in their shop. Ethos Roasters in Lakeland was recommended to them to supply organic coffee. The three say meeting and working with Lisbeth has been amazing and taught them a lot. “The fact that you can come onto the bus and have something from a different country was important to us,” said Patrice. The pastries at Amonie Jo’s are from a Mexican bakery in Haines City that makes them fresh.
The Sisters From the outside, owning a business with siblings might seem tough, but the Amonie Jo’s girls make it work. Each of their personalities lends itself to the business. All major decisions are made together and they all wear many hats, but each sister has their niche within the coffee shop. You’ll likely find Angie taking orders and chatting it up with the customers. An open book, Angie describes herself as a free-spirit with a little bit of complex and crazy. “My core is love, family, [and] positivity,” she said. She has this uninhibited confidence. She spoke about herself, her family and their business freely. Angie is wonderfully and unapologetically, Angie. Cooking and manning their social media is Patrice. Patrice is only a year younger than Angie, saying, “We don’t know life without each other.” Though they’ll both tell you they are polar opposites. She is the family organizer, always hosting gatherings for family functions. “I love feeding people – I like to make them feel very at home and comfortable,” she said. More of a shy and reserved person, Patrice is the calm, cool,
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and collected one of the bunch. She is the advice giver – though they don’t always listen to her. “She’s thoughtful too,” added one of the sisters. Thoughtful, determined, and genuine were all words thrown out to describe the middle sister. The youngest and quietest of the three, V’Asiah, is Amonie Jo’s main barista. The twenty-year-old sat quietly, but attentively as her sisters talked about the business. Don’t let her quiet manner fool you, this woman has a good head on her shoulders and could be described as an old soul who’s young at heart. She finished EMT school last year and wants to go back to school to be a Paramedic. “My mom always called me her nurse,” she said. “I want her to know that I finished it because she always told me to go to school and finish school.” Her sisters said that she keeps a level head in any situation, with Angie saying, “She’s a perfectionist just like my mom. She gets things done.” She graduated high school with her associate degree and a 4.3 GPA all while caring for her mother at night. She is described as strong, determined, and smart for taking the advice she’s given. Patrice called her a smart decision maker, saying, “Everything she does, you would think that it was on some five-year plan.”
A Blessing Through these community connections, Amonie Jo’s has booked corporate events at State Farm, Legoland, and CenterState Bank. “Our business has thrived off community and people wanting to see us win,” said Angie. “Even if it’s just a ‘We’re so proud of you,’ or buying a cup of coffee or telling their friends about us – the sense of community and people, [...] it’s just been beautiful, it’s been amazing, it’s been fun...it’s blown our minds,” said Patrice. Everyone from the mayor to Dan Chesnika from Theatre Winter Haven and his family have been in their corner. “We move forward with people. We’re not here because of us,” said Angie. The sisters bought the bus only a month after their mother passed away and worked nonstop for the next year to get it going – something they consider to be a blessing. “Besides the community helping us out businesswise they’ve helped us in life and they’ve helped us heal. We did it all very soon, we didn’t give ourselves time to heal,” said Patrice. “We’ve cried, we have grieved and gone through that process and we still are, but we’re doing it with a community – that’s a gift.”
Mummy’s House One day, Winter Haven may see a brick and mortar Amonie Jo’s Coffee House. The words, “Mummy’s House” will grace the entrance with six separate dining spaces each representing one of the siblings. Patrice said, “The whole thing would still be a coffee shop though, we’re not going to open up some big restaurant. Same breakfast, pastries, coffees, teas, and lemonades but it would be Amonie Jo’s Coffee House. It’ll feel like how we grew up in our Mummy’s house with all the siblings being there.” The sisters are confident they can execute this and see it as a five-year goal.
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Jessica Spell For 24-year-old, Winter Haven native Jessica Spell, being a Firefighter/ Paramedic is more than a job – it’s her whole life. Her reasons for joining and even her activities outside of work all center around the people she helps on a daily basis.
Spell eventually got in contact with Lieutenant Mike Waters. She told him she was going to go to school to become a firefighter and asked if she could take a ride on their truck. He told her to come to the station, fill out some paperwork and she could become an Explorer. She did and was an Explorer for about a year prior to starting her Fire Standards while going to school for EMT.
Aside from “mom-ing a lot” when she isn’t on shift at the fire station, Spell works at a hospital as a paramedic in the ER. She looks at her position in the hospital as a way to stay proficient in the medical aspect of her firefighting career.
She attended Polk State College for her EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) and then her EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). She attended Ridge Fire Academy to complete her Fire Standards. She was already volunteering at Davenport Fire Department and her volunteer position became a paid position upon completing her standards.
Her five-year-old son was born and raised into firefighting. Spell said, “He thinks it’s the coolest thing ever. His mom is a firefighter. He knows what I do, he understands why I’m gone for as often as I’m gone for. What I’ve always told him is, ‘Mom is always coming back.’” Her journey to join the fire service – to become a hero to her son and the community – began of all places, at the local Dunkin’ Donuts.
She began paramedic school, which she described as one of the most difficult years of her life, during the 14 months she worked at DFD. She left DFD to work for Winter Haven Fire Department in January of 2017, the same month she began her second semester of paramedic school.
From Fast Food to Firefighting Jessica Spell knew she wanted a career in the medical field. She knew she wanted to help others. “I was initially going to go to school for nursing. I felt confident in that decision, it was also a very safe decision for me.”
During her time as an Explorer and throughout EMT school, Spell spent a lot of time with the firefighters on B shift at WHFD where she would do ride time hours on Engine 541. She said, “They became like family right off the jump. The moment that I walked into the station, how they treated me, how they made me feel, how they took the time to show me ‘hey, this is what we do,’ they made me a part of it from day one and that had me sold on Winter Haven Fire Department.”
That decision changed when she found out she was pregnant during her first semester of college. “After my son was born, I had to make a decision as to where I wanted to take my career,” said Spell. She was trying to establish herself not only as an adult but now as a new parent. Nursing school was going to take between two and four years to complete and becoming a firefighter combined her love of helping people, physical activity and the medical field, and would take three semesters to get started.
She made the decision not to apply to any other department – WHFD is where she wants to be.
Female in the Fire Service Raised in a household by a single father with a military background and a younger brother, Spell said, “I had a very unique perspective on what it meant to live with guys for 24 hours at a time.”
She worked as a manager at Dunkin’ Donuts for about 4 years. Local firefighters were some of their regulars – stopping in for a morning coffee and some small talk. Another manager at her work was going to school to become a firefighter and would talk about the physical aspect of his training and the strenuous tasks they’d complete. “I was always athletic growing up. I always liked the challenge, I always liked to push myself,” said Jessica.
Her concern going into the service wasn’t for herself, but more so being aware of how different it was going to be for the men. “When you have a group of guys and they band together as the brotherhood, that’s very real to them,” she said.
The career prospect appealed to Spell. “What better career possible than a place where I could help people, I could become a medical professional, and I could still have the athletic, physical component? That’s my life, that’s what I get paid for. I get paid to feel good for helping people, on the inside, and feel good on the outside for having to be in shape,” she said.
Adding a female into the mix, Spell said it can be funny to see the changes they make. “They sit differently, and they talk a little differently because they have respect for me. I felt as a female coming into a predominantly male department – they were respecting me so I was going to respect them.” She has always felt that mutual understanding and respect amongst her brothers saying that it was easy fitting into this male-dominated field. As for the physical aspect of being a female firefighter, Spell said, “I wish anyone – boy, girl, I don’t care who you are – would realize you are capable of whatever you set your mind to. Your brain is the strongest muscle in your body is how I like to put it.”
Prior to encountering the firefighters at Dunkin’ Donuts and her conversations with the other manager, she hadn’t had any exposure to the fire service. “Had I known more about it at a younger age, I probably would have spent my whole life gearing towards this, but I’m glad it came into play when it did,” she said.
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Fire Standards were life-changing for Spell. She had confidence that she could do it but admitted there were challenges throughout her training. She described the first time she lifted someone, hoisted the ladder, or had to drag someone as breaking through a barrier in her own mind. Realizing she could do it, she said, “Once you realize that, the sky’s the limit.” Dragging or lifting someone three times her size is simply a matter of body mechanics and figuring out what works for you in the safest manner possible said Spell. “Some of these guys can go out here and bench press 200 pounds. I’m never going to be that, so I had to figure out my strengths and I had to face my weaknesses very head-on. I have to be aware of what I’m capable of, just as much as I have to be aware of what I max out at.”
Beyond the Title Firefighting may be in their name, but it isn’t remotely close to the only thing they do on any given shift. “I think there’s just a lack of a thorough knowledge of what it is that we do exactly,” posited Spell. She estimates that between 80-85% of the calls they run are medical. Yes, firefighting is a critical part of the job she says, but so too are car accidents, cardiac arrest, strokes, and any variety of other emergencies. She discussed the motor accident portion of what they do, saying, “We have to be knowledgeable of each vehicle that’s out there on the road. You’ve got electric, you’ve got propane [...] and you have to know how to cut that car open, how to do it safely as to not further injure the person that’s in it or the people that you’re working with around you.” With medical being the broadest category of the calls they receive, Jessica said, “In one year, paramedics get a crash course in what it is to be a doctor and what it is to be a doctor in the most critical circumstances.” She added, “In that moment we have to know exactly what it is that we need to do to be able to help you and save you.” “I think that it’s developing, it’s new. The fire service used to be simply firefighters, but we are so much more than that now. I don’t think the general population is aware of just how diverse we have to be and how on top of things at any given moment we have to be at all times.”
Firefighter and Foster Mom Spell estimated it to be on Halloween day when they got the call around 4:30 in the evening for a “non-responsive.” Arriving on the scene, they discovered a baby girl had ingested methadone, a substance that has the same effects as narcotics according to Spell. “Her heart was still beating but she was no longer breathing. We arrived on scene, got baseline vitals on her. The ambulance showed up, intubated, and then in the back of the ambulance when I went to hear her breath sounds, I heard her heart stop beating.” They began compressions on the little girl and transported her to Winter Haven Hospital where she was immediately transported to St. Joseph’s. There, her stomach was pumped, and they got pulses back. “Four days later,” Spell said, “I was babysitting her.”
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The baby, as it turned out, was the niece of one of Jessica’s personal friends. “She had called me and was really upset because her niece had just gotten transported away in an ambulance and I couldn’t tell her that I was one of the people in the ambulance with her,” said Spell. Due to the proximity from the aunt’s house to where the incident occurred, the aunt wasn’t able to maintain custody. “I said from day one – give me that baby,” said the firefighter. Spell had custody of her from January of 2018 to February of 2019. “I got to celebrate her first birthday with her, watch her take her first steps,” she said. “If it were not for her aunt and the support of WHFD union [...] I don’t know how I would have made raising two children possible,” noted Spell. Each member of the WHFD union donated $50 Publix gift cards to help her afford groceries and necessities for the baby. Her foster parenthood ended happily when the child was placed with a blood relative in Georgia. Not only did Spell aid in saving the little girl’s life, but she also played her part in giving her a happy one until she could return to her family.
Be the Light The level of calamity, physical, and emotional trauma firefighters see every day can’t be understated. They aren’t only putting their lives on the line to save others, but potentially their own mental health. Spell explained how she copes with the difficult situations she encounters in the line of duty. “You can harbor things in whatever way works for you, but what works for me is that no matter the outcome, no matter what I’ve seen or the circumstances – I am helping someone to the absolute best of my ability.” “That’s why the training is important, that’s why I make sure I’m running outside of work and working out on shift and reading the protocols is because I can say every day that I show up to whatever your emergency is, that I have given it the absolute best of my ability,” she said. “I have not yet walked away with anything that has traumatized me, at least that I’m aware of, because of that – because I’m doing the best that I can.” The fervent dedication Spell expresses and displays for her work can be described as nothing other than heroic. This isn’t just a position she fills, a paycheck to be drawn – this is what Jessica Spell was meant to do. “You’re never going to get rich here at least not monetarily,” she said, “but you can definitely fill your heart up a little bit.” A firefighter’s relationship with the victims they interact with is a paramount part of what they do. Spell said the people they face are often having one of the worst days of their life. “You take the time to talk to them. You take the time to be the light in a really dark situation because that one moment, those five minutes, that can make a world of difference to them,” she said. “Because even in the middle of all this bad stuff that’s happening, there is still good. You have to look and you have to be that for other people sometimes. […] If you’ve ever been in a situation where you couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and you couldn’t see the stars shining behind all the clouds – they’re there. Help other people find that. That’s what we do, that’s what we’re supposed to do. That is probably first and foremost the number one responsibility of this job – regardless of the title.”
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She admits she can’t speak for everyone in the fire service – there are others who have had different experiences than her, but she tries to face her own experiences head-on. “Is there a likelihood that this job will harden you? Most certainly. How do you see all of this bad stuff day in and day out and continue to move forward with a positive outlook? It’s hard, it’s a challenge, but you have to step up and face it because it will get you if you let it.”
Here to Help Spell considers herself relatively new in the fire service with next January marking three years with WHFD. One day though, she would like to progress. Until then, she plans to continue her education for both medical and fire. She hopes to climb the ranks of the fire service in the future, not for the sake of saying that she is an engineer, a lieutenant, or chief, but, “As I progress and hopefully continue to be the best that I possibly can be, I want to be able to share my experiences with those who are just starting out and the best way to do so is to promote. To show these people who started out in the same position that I was in, ‘Hey, I know you don’t feel like you know what you’re doing, but you’re going to figure it out and I’m going to be here to help you.’”
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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
Sergio Lopez-Sanchez Born in Mexico, Sergio Lopez-Sanchez came to the States when he was three years old. He grew up in Polk County, spending most of that time in Winter Haven.
And it has been. He loves his job. “Well, it’s not really a job if you enjoy what you’re doing, and this is one of those. I’m happy to come in here every third shift,” he said.
The now 28-year-old remembers the moment he knew he wanted to be a firefighter, saying, “Back when I was in high school, in the area that I live there happened to be a structure fire – a house burning – and I saw the crews coming in and fighting the fire and I thought that was something I would want to consider when I grow up.”
Making a Difference The crew continues to remain professional and prepared for any situation that may arise throughout the shift. According to Sergio, “If there’s downtime throughout the day, we try to complete our daily functions like our chores, reports – every shift we have daily activities we have to do or some type of training.”
After high school, he went to Polk State College to earn his EMT certificate, followed by the Ridge Fire Academy to become a firefighter. He was hired on with the Winter Haven Fire Department in December of 2017.
Being this mentally alert can be exhausting, so Sanchez-Lopez uses his days off to recoup and take a little time for himself, to have a calm, relaxing day. “There are times we run doubledigit calls on a shift or we get calls at night that keep us from sleeping, but it’s okay. I love what I do, and I know that’s part of the career,” he said.
A dangerous job, working 24-hour shifts at a time, LopezSanchez takes pride in what he does. “To me, it’s a rewarding career,” he said. “It’s a way that I can give back to the community, to serve them in a way.”
He wouldn’t trade this career for anything. He always looks forward to coming into C shift. It is an interesting job in which anything can happen at any time. Knowing that he can make a difference in the community whenever he comes into work means a lot to the firefighter.
With a year and a half under his belt, Lopez-Sanchez considers his fellow WHFD firefights to be a second family – a feeling that was almost immediate. “It was quick,” said Sergio. “They were quite accepting of me, they helped me get adjusted into the fire department, into this new role in my life.” Though these heroes are constantly on the alert, it doesn’t mean they don’t have a little fun with each other. How could they live for 24-hours with each other and not have a few laughs? One thing they do to rookies when they’re returned from their first major fire is to shave their head – Sergio was no exception.
Getting Prepared Lopez-Sanchez walked us through what’s going whenever the tone drops. “Whenever we get a call, we try to be mentally prepared and think about what our plan of attack is going to be – whether it’s a medical or a fire call, we try to figure out a plan ahead of time so that everything can be coordinated smoothly on scene,” he said. “As soon as we get in the truck, we start communicating with our crew.” He explained that they use a computer in the truck called a CAD (Computer-Assisted Dispatch), which he said, “gives us a little summary of what’s going through dispatch. We read through that and it gives us an idea of what we’re going into.” Knowing a little bit about what they’re going into allows them to formulate the best way to control the situation when they arrive on the scene.
Family Man When Lopez-Sanchez isn’t working, he’s spending time with his family. In their family of six, Sergio is the oldest of four siblings. “Our family is really close,” he said. The tight-knit family makes time for each other whenever they can, often doing activities on the weekends together like going to a theme park or out to dinner. The firefighter’s family is proud of the career he’s making. When he first set his sights on being a firefighter/ EMT, they were worried about how dangerous it would be. But Sergio knew exactly what he was getting into and that it would be fulfilling.
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PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
Lieutenant/ EMT Charlie Robles Since childhood, Lieutenant/ EMT Charlie Robles has been drawn to his profession. After joining the fire service, he came across a paper he’d done in kindergarten describing what he wanted to be when he grew up – a firefighter.
“When fires come in, as a Lieutenant, you’ve got a lot more responsibility that you have to think of,” he said. It is his job to oversee the scene, make sure the firefighters are doing what they need to be doing, and, “Overall, the main thing is making sure that everyone is safe.”
Robles was born in Connecticut and moved to Florida twentysomething years ago. He wasn’t focused on firefighting until a friend of his talked him into going to school for it with him.
The responsibility he feels is made stronger by the relationships the firefighters develop. The lieutenant said, “Over an entire career, you spend one-third of your life with the individuals that are here – about just as much time as you spend with your family.”
He first became an EMT and then went through his Fire Standards. He was hired for his first job as a firefighter with Winter Haven Fire Department Station 1, eleven years ago in September. The married father of three says his children ages 14, 11, and one keep him pretty busy when he isn’t on shift. Like many in the fire service, the lieutenant also has a second job, marketing for a sleep study company.
Outside of work, they attend each other’s kid’s birthday parties and social gatherings. “It’s a pretty strong bond that you develop with everyone,” he said.
Dealing with Difficult Situations
Lieutenant Robles says the most fulfilling part of his job is the ability to help people. He said that he’s found a sense of pride in the amount of time he’s dedicated to the service and in representing his department and the Winter Haven community.
The mental demand of the fire service is strenuous. Day in and day out first responders are witness to and charged with helping in dire and traumatic situations. Lieutenant Robles discussed dealing with that stress, saying, “First starting out, there’s a process that you have to implement. It takes you a little bit to build that up. When I first started off, it wasn’t as easy as it is now to come back and eat lunch or continue with the day and not think about it.”
Always on Call Lieutenant Robles shed light on the misconception that firefighters have free time when they are not responding to a call. “We are one of the busiest stations in the county,” he said. “We run two of the busiest trucks in the county.”
Building that “tough skin” is a different process for everyone. “For me, for the most part, we’ll run a call and then as soon as we get back in the truck it’s done with. I’m ready for the next thing,” he said.
With the downtime they do have, everyone on shift is training or fulfilling station duties. “If someone comes in to tour the station, that’s the first thing they walk into – a big screen tv and recliners – that’s some of the misconceptions that we’re just kicking back watching tv all day long. That’s not the case at all,” he said.
For the more serious calls, they have something they can put into place called CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management). It is up to the lieutenant or chief to make that decision. Robles said, “We know each other really well, so we know when someone’s off or they come back and you can tell by their body language or things of that nature that they were bothered by that call. That’s when we go ahead and activate that.”
Often times when people see them out and about, at a grocery store, for instance, they’ll ask who’s watching the station. Robles said, “Even though we’re doing other things, we’re always subject to calls. We always have to provide the service.”
The stress management debriefing allows the shift to sit together and go around the table to talk about the situation.
A Lieutenant’s Responsibility
Still Having Fun
The medical calls they run are handled with the same level of importance as a fire, but they are more routine, comprising the overwhelming majority of what they respond to.
Lieutenant Charlie Robles is satisfied with where he is in his career. The next ascension in the fire service ladder for him would be battalion chief. He said, “You have to know a great deal of the job and all the different aspects of incidents that you can run into to be able to command an entire shift. I feel like I need to get to that point first before I even look at that aspect, and I’m also still having fun running calls.”
They hear the tone overhead and are given the address and nature of the call. “In route to that call, you’re reading the notes of what the call is going to be and you go through the steps in your head of what you’re going to lay out when you get there,” explained the lieutenant.
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with art not merely from two decades but also through an exclusively female lens. Hours vary by day. (863) 688-7743.
1-7 SUMMER SHOP HOP When: Everyday Where: Downtown Lakeland ldda.org/downtown-summer-shop-hop/ Head to Downtown Lakeland for the first Summer Shop Hop from June 1 to August 31. The more you shop, the more chances you get to win prizes! Every $10 that you spend with a participating retailer earns you one entry into a weekly drawing for $100 in gift certificates to Downtown businesses. All entries received during the summer will be entered into a grand prize drawing for $500 in Downtown gift certificates. The Grand Prize Winner will be chosen on September 6th. Good luck & shop local!
PAUL FULLERTON: FORCES OF NATURE When: July through Nov. 10, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Born in Minnesota and raised in Fort Myers, Paul Fullerton earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Florida in 1967 under the late Hiram Williams. He received his master’s degree in painting, printmaking, and sculpture in 1969 from the University of Illinois. While serving as associate professor of sculpture at Wayne State University in Detroit, he developed the molding and casting process that is characteristic of a large and important body of his work. Hours vary by day. (863) 688-7743.
KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: July 01, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland In the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library. Registration is not required and the club is open to all levels of experience. Free - Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar at (863) 834-4281.
VSA ARTS K-12 When: July through Sept. 01, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Artwork by Polk County Students Grades K through 12. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with VSA Florida, whose mission is to provide, support and champion arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. (863) 688-7743.
“BUILDING AN ICON: BUILDING BOK TOWER SINGING CARILLON” BY BOK TOWER GARDENS When: July through August 24, 2019 Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov/774/Exhibits Features information about the ways that people worked on the Singing Tower from Edward Bok’s initial vision to its design and construction. Photographs, infographics, bios, and details from the builder’s journals tell the story of the Tower, from the foundation to its crowning herons. (863) 676-1759.
INSIDE THE MASTERS’ STUDIOS: RICHARD HAAS DIORAMAS When: Through July 27, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org An unusually personal show, Inside the Masters’ Studios: Richard Haas Dioramas presents each Museum visitor with his or her own individualized viewing experience. Haas’ meticulously rendered and deeply-researched dioramas re-imagine the famed creative environments of the most world-famous artists from Vermeer to Corot and Picasso to Pollock. Hours vary by day. (863) 688-7743.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME When: July 02, 2019 | 10-10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Designed for four to five year old preschoolers and features songs, stories, and rhymes, held in the Main Library Meeting Room. No registration required. Questions? Contact the Youth Department at (863)834-4268.
LINDA FINCH When: Through July 20, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Finch’s work aims to invite more than just a quick glance and immediate response. Instead, it asks the viewer to dive a little deeper and identify the underlying message that can only be discovered through closer examination. From rising sea levels and climate change to the degradation and loss of natural habitats, her paintings focus on current global issues that impact our society both environmentally and socially. Hours vary by day. (863) 688-7743.
KIDS SUMMER MOVIE ESCAPE When: July 02 - 04, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: CMX Cinemas Lakeside 1650 Town Center Drive, Lakeland Cobbtheatres.com Watch 2 different flicks for free every week with shows every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 10:00 am. Same day ticketing, first come first serve, doors open at 9:30am. Movies subject to change. (863) 937-0555. This week’s movies: Hotel Transylvania 3 (PG) and Peter Rabbit (PG).
BOOKS SANDWICHED IN When: July 02, 2019 | 12:15-1:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Love to talk about books? Books for the next month are distributed at the end of the discussion session for a nominal fee. Books Sandwiched In meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Contact Brenda Patterson at (863) 834-4276 or Brenda.Patterson@ lakelandgov.net. This month’s book is The Princess Bride by William Goldman.
FLASHBACK FEMALE: WOMEN ARTISTS IN THE 1980S AND 1990S FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION PART I When: July through August 03, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Highlights the important contributions and strides female artists made in the art worlds of the 1980s and 1990s. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection and situated adjacently in Gallery II and the Perkins Gallery, these thematically related exhibitions present an instructive visual dialogue with one another, allowing viewers to engage with art not merely from two decades but also through an exclusively female lens. Hours vary by day. (863) 688-7743
CAMEOS MEMOIRS WRITING CLASS When: July 02, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Write your own stories! Class meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Beverly Lerner at (863) 294-6042 or bevlerner@aol.com.
FLASHBACK FEMALE: WOMEN ARTISTS IN THE 1980S AND 1990S FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION PART II When: July through August 31, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection and situated adjacently in Gallery II and the Perkins Gallery, these thematically related exhibitions present an instructive visual dialogue with one another, allowing viewers to engage havenmagazines.com
TEEN SCENE When: July 02, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Crafts, art and games just for teens! For ages 13 to 17. Questions? Contact Tiara Reverdes (863) 834-4250 or tiara.reverdes@lakelandgov.net.
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LEGO CLUB When: July 02, 2019 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. KIDS CREATIVE CRAFTS When: July 02, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland Make and take a craft every first Tuesday of the month at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library! Come create and have fun!!! Ages 5-14. No registration required. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2016 SERIES When: July 02, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland This series will present different lessons relating to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and its functions. The course is designed to explore Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and prepare participants for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam 77-729: Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. After the class’s conclusion, participants will have the opportunity to take the MOS exam 77-729: Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. The series is free of charge and all necessary materials will be provided. If your personal laptop has Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and you prefer to use it during class please email jackson. hager@lakelandgov.net instead of registering for the class. Registration is only required for participants seeking to use a library provided laptop. Questions? Contact:Jackson Hager(863) 834-4267 or jackson.hager@lakelandgov.net. BENT’S WOMENS PAVED TRAIL RIDE When: July 02, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Fort Fraser, 4120 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland Women’s only beginner ride. Road, Fitness, or Gravel bike recommended, helmets required. Pace will be around 10mph and no one will be dropped! Ride will last around an hour and a half, and will be about 10miles. Meet at the trailhead parking adjacent to Polk State College in Lakeland. Turn in at the traffic light at Polk State College then take a left towards the police station. Pedals up at 6:00pm more info on FB@BentsCycling (863) 688-2126. RED, WHITE & FOOD When: July 03, 2019 | 5 - 9 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland Free admission and kid friendly! Experience some of the best food trucks Lakeland has to offer! Set up some chairs or a blanket to watch the fireworks over Lake Mirror. RED, WHITE & KABOOM! When: July 03, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland www.lakelandgov.net The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade. Musical guests, The City Saints, will entertain the crowd before the fireworks display at 9pm. RED, WHITE & BREWS! When: July 03, 2019 | 6-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland $4 pints of #Freedom Lager, a great view of Lakeland’s fireworks, a live performance from Jack Sprouse, Will Quinlan, and Joshua Reilly at 7pm, and tasty burgers from Cuban B’s, you won’t want to miss out! ROCK N’ FREEDOM FEST 2019 When: July 03, 2019 | 6-9 p.m. Where: 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE, Winter Haven Along the southern shores of Lake Silver with live music, kid’s activities, great vendors and a breathtaking fireworks display starting at dusk! Enjoy food trucks and the Cypress Gardens Ski Show. The event is free to the public. Those attending can bring their own cooler but no glass bottles please. Also, no pop-up tents or large beach umbrellas are allowed. (863) 291-5656.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION When: July 04, 2019 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Free admission for the entire day! RED, WHITE & BOOM! When: July 04 - 06, 2019 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: Legoland Florida 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven. www.legoland.com/florida/ Celebrate America’s independence with patriotic LEGOLAND activities including LEGO builds and the biggest fireworks show of the year! Event activities include:Brick & Boom Fireworks Celebration, Club Brixx DJ dance party, !Flag Build, a salute to our troops during the Battle for Brickbeard’s Bounty ski show, Americana apparel and more! All event activities are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. HOLE N WON GOLF BALL DROP/FIREWORKS When: July 04, 2019 | 12-9:30 p.m. Where: Lake Ariana Park 2215 Lake Ariana Blvd., Auburndale www.HoleNWon.com Auburndale Rotary Club will hold their 1st Annual Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser at the city’s daylong event ending with fireworks over Lake Ariana. Up to 5,000 golf balls will be lifted up by an Auburndale Fire Department fire engine ladder, or City of Auburndale lift truck, and then dropped below. Participants will be allowed to pre-purchase balls for a chance to win a cash prize, by donating $5 for an individual golf ball. (You do not have to be present to win) Whichever golf ball lands in the hole first will win $2000 dollars. The golf ball landing closest to the hole will win $1000 dollars. Anyone who pre-purchases 10 or more balls will also be eligible for drawings throughout the event. All money raised goes to support Alzheimer’s research, and the construction of a new Rotary Butterfly Garden in the Downtown City Park.
THE BARTOW ADULT CONCERT BAND When: July 04, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. Where: Bartow Civic Center, 250 S Floral Ave, Bartow One-hour free concert with guest conductor, Jon Eckman.
FREE DAY AT EXPLORATIONS V CHILDREN’S MUSEUM When: July 05, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland hexplorationsv.com Every kid should beat the heat this summer and turn up the dial on fun! Thanks to the generosity and vision of the Iron Horse Family Foundation, this day will be FREE! (863) 687–3869.
THUNDER ON THE RIDGE When: July 04, 2019 | 3-9:30 p.m. Where: Haines City Parks & Rec 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City www.hainescity.com Haines City’s signature event with the title of Polk County’s largest & best firework display. Enjoy cold beer, food, live entertainment, children’s activities, and much more!
COLORING CARNIVAL FRIDAYS When: July 05, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Coloring (for Adults) + Library = Relaxation. Start the weekend early with a coloring book. They provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.
LAKE WALES JULY 4TH CELEBRATION When: July 04, 2019 | 3 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov Event begins at 3pm and will end with the fireworks at 9:15pm. Family-friendly fun!
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS When: July 05, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com Minor League Baseball. (863) 686-8075.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION When: July 04, 2019 | 3-9:45 p.m. Where: Lewis Mathews Sports Complex 400 Palm Street, Davenport www.mydavenport.org Bring a chair and enjoy family-friendly fun!
DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: July 06, 2019 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ Purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.
FLYING TIGERS 4TH OF JULY When: July 04, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland Gates open at 4 p.m. against the Dunedin Blue Jays. The Flying Tigers players and coaches will be wearing their special Patriotic theme jerseys during the game. Following the game, The Sofa Kings will perform live music on the field, with a spectacular fireworks show! For tickets visit www.milb.com/lakeland or call (863) 686-8075. Parking is free.
SUMMER FUN DAYS When: July 06, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov Special guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, artifact discovery, tours with the curator, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, dress up activities for the whole family are offered throughout Saturdays in the summertime with all kinds of
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different history themes. Sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers. Free to the public. (863) 676-1759. PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE When: July 06, 2019 | 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com Come roll with the PAW Patrol as everybody’s favorite heroic pups race to the rescue on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race. When Mayor Goodway goes missing, Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the PAW Patrol will need to team up with Ryder to save Adventure Bay’s mayor and stop Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger from winning the race. Purchase a VIP Package and become a VIP - Very Important Pup! Please Note: Anyone who has reached their first birthday requires a ticket. For ticketing info call 888-397-0100. ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS When: July 06, 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. This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month at Polk Museum of Art to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited. The program is designed to create social engagement and encourage creativity and self expression. After the tour the group meets at Kelly Rec. Center to make art inspired by the museum visit. Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, please contact Tinia Clark at (863) 224-8557 or email at sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com. CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH When: July 06, 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
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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. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS When: July 06, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com Minor League Baseball. (863) 686-8075. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS When: July 07, 2019 | 1 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com/lakeland/schedule/2019-07 Every Sunday home game, enjoy brunch in the 34 Club. Bloody Marys and Mimosas available for just $3. Tickets are $24 in advance and $27 on the day of game. (863) 686-8075.
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LWAC SUMMER ARTS CAMP SESSION 2 When: July 08, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales centralfloridatix.com The Lake Wales Arts Center will host students from age 7 - 13 for a full two weeks of fine arts education. Classes include painting, drawing, pottery, music, graphic design, photography, and videography. This wheel-style day will allow students to participate in ALL disciplines, including visual, performing, and digital arts. There will be a student reception held on the last Friday of camp from 5 PM - 7 PM in the Michael Crews Gallery at the Lake Wales Arts Center. WRITERS BLOCK When: July 08, 2019 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Writers Block is a youth writing club where you’ll find inspiration, get writing tips, and improve your writing with honest peer reviews. All tweens and teens (ages 10 - 17) are welcome. Questions? Contact Tiara Reverdes (863) 834-4250 or tiara.reverdes@lakelandgov.net. KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: July 08, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm for Knit One, Crochet Too! in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library. Registration is not required and the club is open to all levels of experience. Free - Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar at (863) 834-4281. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON MARAUDERS When: July 08, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com/lakeland Minor League Baseball (863) 686-8075. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME When: July 09, 2019 | 10-10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Designed for four to five year old preschoolers and features songs, stories, and rhymes.Storytime is held in the Main Library Meeting Room. No registration required. Questions? Contact the Youth Department at (863)834-4268. KIDS SUMMER MOVIE ESCAPE When: July 09 - 11, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: CMX Cinemas Lakeside 1650 Town Center Drive, Lakeland cobbtheatres.com Watch 2 different flicks for free every week with shows every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 10:00 am. Same day ticketing, first come first serve, doors open at 9:30am. Movies subject to change. (863) 937-0555. This week’s movies: Emoji Movie (PG) and Madagascar (PG).
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF HERBS AND SPICES When: July 09, 2019 | 1:30-3 p.m. Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City www.eventbrite.com Learn how adding herbs and spices to your foods can help improve your health! Discover specific herb and spice benefits, learn tips on how you can add them to everyday meals, and get to try a tasty dish! Questions: Please contact Andrea Nikolai, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, Family and Consumer Science Agent at andreanikolai@ufl.edu or (863) 519-1041.
must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. THURSDAY GARDENING WORKSHOP: LANDSCAPING FOR BUTTERFLIES When: July 11, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve mylakealfred.com Presented by Pat Farris and Debra Howell. If you plant it… they will come! All it takes to have a yard filled with butterfly activity is planting the species specific host and nectar plants that will attract and sustain a butterfly population. The added bonus is that a butterfly friendly yard is also an environmentally sustainable yard! Come join us to learn all you need to know, as well as some fascinating facts you never knew about butterflies.
TEEN SCENE When: July 09, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Crafts, art and games just for teens! For ages 13 to 17. Questions? Contact Tiara Reverdes (863) 834-4250 or tiara.reverdes@lakelandgov.net.
CREATIVE WRITING CRITIQUE GROUP When: July 11, 2019 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Attendees share and critique their writings. All aspiring writers are welcome. Questions? Send email to wekeig@gmail.com.
LEGO CLUB When: July 09, 2019 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12
MOVIE MAYHEM When: July 11, 2019 | 1 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales Movie Mayhem with Men In Black movies. Teens can complete summer activity logs with their reading and attendance at programs for prizes and incentives. For details call (863) 678-4004, ext. 224 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov
LEGO CLUB When: July 09, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland The club is open to ages 5-14. This will give children the opportunity to get creative and build. They can either work on the theme for the week or their own creations. The Library will provide the LEGO bricks, while the kids provide the imagination! All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your adventures. No registration is required. If you have any gently used LEGO bricks to spare, please consider donating them to our LEGO Club at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library.
SUMMER MOVIE: TREASURE PLANET When: July 11, 2019 | 2:30-5 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Doors will open at 2:30 and the movie will start at 2:40 so be sure to get there early to snag a seat! One popcorn snack and drink will be provided for kids. All ages are welcome, children under 8 years old must have adult supervision. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact the Youth Department (863) 834-4268.
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON MARAUDERS When: July 09, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com/lakeland Minor League Baseball (863) 686-8075.
LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: July 11, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Munn Park, Lakeland Food trucks in the park!
FOXY CRAFT NIGHT When: July 09, 2019 | 7-8:45 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland. lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/4836597 Each month has a different craft and all you need to do is register! All supplies are provided and this event is free for Adults ages 18+.
NATURES FINEST YOGA When: July 11, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Mylakealfred.com Every Thursday evening, from 6:30pm until 7:30pm there will be a yoga class at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve. Everyone is welcome, just bring a mat and an open heart. Donations will be accepted although the class is free.
WONDER WEDNESDAYS When: July 10, 2019 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Come meet and play with Dash, a little blue robot that teaches kids how to code through games, puzzles and building projects! Great for ages 6-12. Questions? Contact our Youth Department (863) 834-4268.
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON MARAUDERS When: July 11, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com/lakeland Minor League Baseball (863) 686-8075.
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS BRADENTON MARAUDERS When: July 10, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com/lakeland Minor League Baseball (863) 686-8075.
THE DAVENPORT MARKETPLACE When: July 12, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Market Square, 110 West Bay St., Davenport www.mydavenport.org or call Katie 863-419-3300 ext. 138 or email at kfussell@mydavenport.org. LAKELAND BOAT SHOW When: July 12 - 14, 2019 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland www.lakelandboatshow.com/ Sunday 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.Tickets: $5 for adults. children 12 & under free. Parking is free.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: MIB 1 When: July 10, 2019 | 7 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven groveroots.com/ Price of admission: buy a beer! And as always, free popcorn! The first 40 people receive one free hot dog, too! Doors open at 6:30! Seating is first come, first serve. All minors
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100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. They provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies. POINT OF VIEW GALLERY TALK When: July 12, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Join us for Point of View Gallery talks every second Friday of the month at noon. Space is limited, register online. (863) 688-7743. STRANGER DANGER When: July 12, 2019 | 2-3 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Polk County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Specialist, explains to the children what a stranger is, how to avoid them, and what to do if they are verbally or physically confronted by a stranger. Parents are involved in the whole event. Children also learn what to do if they get lost in busy places like amusement parks, or malls. Although the information is important, the class is taught in a way that provides a lot of laughter! At the end of the class will have cookies and juice! This is a free event facilitated by Peace River Center Victim Services Primary Prevention Program and Polk County Sheriff’s Office for preschool & elementary aged kids. Please arrive at 1:50 p.m to participate. We will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. Call Cristina Marchand at (863) 413-2708, or contact her via email at nmperaza@ peacerivercenter.org to sign up. LAKELAND TROPICS VS FLORIDA ELITE SA When: July 12, 2019 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Bryant Stadium, 1125 N Florida Ave, Lakeland www.fltropics.com Lakeland Tropics take on the Florida Elite Soccer Academy at Bryant Stadium! LAKELAND’S SWAN BREWING ON THE CROSS TRAXX When: July 12, 2019 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland www.swanbrewing.com Southern Country Rock featuring Plant City’s Billy Long. THE WHO’S TOMMY When: July 12 - 21. 2019 Where: Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com A deaf, dumb and blind boy’s journey from pain to triumph is a sensory-defying rock and roll experience. This Tony Award-winning musical is based on the 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy. Rated M. Days & times vary. (863) 603-7529. SUMMER SUNRISE WATERMELON 5K SERIES RACE #2 When: July 13, 2019 | 7 a.m. Where: 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland Register at lakelandrunnersclub.org/lrcraces/ssws5k/. The series has become an established venue for competition and an annual celebration of fitness. The series is comprised of three 5K (3.1 mile) races, each race hotter than the last. All are run around Lake Hollingsworth, which is flat and conducive to fast times. Your mission is to get faster with each race. So ask yourself: #CanYouBeatTheHeatThe Summer Watermelon 5k is run on a certified course (FL15070EBM). All races are chip timed. Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results. DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: July 13, 2019 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org Purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.
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BOBBY LANE’S KIDS FISHING & CONSERVATION CLINIC When: July 13, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Camp Mack River Resort A Guy Harvey Resort 14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales guyharveyoutpost.com Bring the kids for a fun day of fishing as Bobby Lane hosts the Outpost Academy Kids Fishing & Conservation Clinic to benefit Captains For Clean Water! Bass fishing pro Bobby Lane, Yamaha Outboards, Pure Fishing, the IGFA, Camp Mack and Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts will teach junior anglers the basics of fishing in an engaging and hands-on manner as well as the importance of conservation. Junior anglers will be able to complete activities from knot tying, casting, cast netting, conservation, and boating safety. After completion of the activities, junior anglers will be free to fish for the duration of the event. Space is limited so register in advance.
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www.cityoflakewales.com/367/Teen-Room The camp will help teens examine their leadership style, hone people skills, and amp up personal motivation in this collaborative leadership camp for teens and young adults (ages 14 to 20). This camp will prepare teens for upcoming leadership roles through team building activities, goal-setting work, and mission development. Registration is required. Space is limited. For details call (863) 678-4004, ext. 224 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov.
RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH KELLY ANDREWS When: July 13, 2019 | 1 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga, 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven www.ioyogastudio.com Rest, Restore, RenewCome join Kelly Andrews as she guides you through a 2-hour Restorative Yoga practice. As we slow down and begin to “pay attention”, we become aware of just how “busy” we have been, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Benefits of a Restorative Yoga Practice: Calms the body & mind, Supports the immune system, Soothes the nervous system, Releases stress, Increases mental clarity, Promotes inner peace & tranquility.
LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: July 13, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 20 N. Market Street, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov Shop local produce, honey, crafts & more!
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: July 13, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.
SUMMER FUN DAYS When: July 13, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov Special guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, artifact discovery, tours with the curator, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, dress up activities for the whole family are offered throughout Saturdays in the summertime with all kinds of different history themes. Sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers. Free to the public. (863) 676-1759.
JULY COMEDY NIGHT - EDDIE BRILL & GUESTS When: July 13, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven centralfloridatix.com Eddie Brill is a world-renowned comedian, writer and actor. For seventeen years he entertained, engaged and energized audiences as the warm-up talent on the Late Show with David Letterman, pulling double duty as the show’s Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator for eleven of those years. Tickets starting at $15.
DIRT DAYS - WILDLIFE When: July 13, 2019 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland Polk County Master Gardeners will present four fun, activityfilled workshops for kids in K - 5th grade.The workshops will
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FOOD TRUCK MONDAYS When: July 15, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales Food trucks in the park! KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: July 15, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm for Knit One, Crochet Too! in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library. Registration is not required and the club is open to all levels of experience. Free - Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar at (863) 834-4281. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME When: July 16, 2019 | 10-10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Designed for four to five year old preschoolers and features songs, stories, and rhymes. Storytime is held in the Main Library Meeting Room. No registration required. Questions? Contact the Youth Department at (863)834-4268. KIDS SUMMER MOVIE ESCAPE When: July 16 - 18, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: CMX Cinemas Lakeside 1650 Town Center Drive, Lakeland cobbtheatres.com Watch 2 different flicks for free every week with shows every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 10:00 am. Same day ticketing, first come first serve, doors open at 9:30am. Movies subject to change. (863) 937-0555. This
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week’s movies: Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG) and Home (PG) CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: July 16, 2019 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Side Street Studios, Inc. 110 3rd St SW, Winter Haven www.alz.org/crf Support group is for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. TEEN SCENE When: July 16, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Crafts, art and games just for teens! For ages 13 to 17. Questions? Contact Tiara Reverdes (863) 834.4250 or tiara.reverdes@lakelandgov.net. LEGO CLUB When: July 16, 2019 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. TRIBUTE TUESDAY SERIES: THE EAGLES When: July 16, 2019 | 5 p.m. or 8 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven www.theatrewinterhaven.com Tribute Tuesday Series at 5:00 or 8:00 p.m. Join us for a Musical Tribute to The Eagles! (863) 294-7469. BECOME A CERTIFIED AMBASSADOR OF TOURISM & SPORTS When: July 17, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. Where: Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland Do you want to learn more about Central Florida’s
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attractions, and educate the world on the diverse place you call home? Our Visitor Information Center’s ambassador program is open to everyone! This month we’re enjoying a guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College, the largest one-site collection of Wright architecture in the world. Register for the C.A.T.S. Training Session + Guided Walking Tour by contacting Savannah@ VisitCentralFlorida.org or call (863) 420-2586. This session is limited to 25 attendees. Registration: $10. Visit http:// ow.ly/Takd30mpHrt for more information. EAT BETTER FOR LESS When: July 18, 2019 | 10:15 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Senior Center 250 S Lake Silver Dr, Winter Haven www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-better-for-lesstickets-59393228746 Enjoy this interactive class to learn tips and tricks on how to eat healthy on a budget presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences. Questions: Please contact Andrea Nikolai, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, Family and Consumer Science Agent at andreanikolai@ufl.edu or (863) 519-1041. HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER MEETING When: July 18, 2019 | 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian of Lakeland 175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland www.hla-lakeland.org Every 3rd Thursday of the month, in Multipurpose Room A. Enjoy frequent guest speakers who cover various hearingrelated topics. Some meetings are group discussions, potlucks, etc. Our goal is to help members and our community to better manage hearing loss. Meeting room is looped and captioned, so everyone can hear and participate. Small membership fee, but visitors are free. If you have questions, call (863)853-3130. NATURES FINEST YOGA When: July 18, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Mylakealfred.com Every Thursday evening, from 6:30pm until 7:30pm there will be a yoga class at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve. Everyone is welcome, just bring a mat and an open heart. Donations will be accepted although the class is free. FOOTLOOSE (THE MUSICAL) When: July 18 - August 04, 2019 Where: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven www.theatrewinterhaven.com Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic 80’s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose! Show times vary by day. (863) 294-7469. GRINGO STAR (ALBUM RELEASE) When: July 18, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland Pscyh garage rock from Atlanta Georgia on release tour for new album Controlled Burn. THE FANCY FLEA: SUMMERTIME IN JANE AUSTEN’S GARDEN When: July 19 & 20, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland www.fancyflea.net The show will be located in both Sikes Hall and the Exhibit Hall. Admission is $6 per person (children under 12 are free). Enjoy great vintage shopping including shabby chic, antiques, jewelry and clothing, soaps, decor, art and so much more! (863) 712-3278. COLORING CARNIVAL FRIDAYS When: July 19, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. They provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies.
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INTERNET SAFETY FOR YOUTH When: July 19, 2019 | 2 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland An educational program provided to kids, tweens, and teens in a format which highlights the online dangers they face. Tips on safely surfing the web, using social media, and avoiding “strangers” online are discussed. This event will be free to the public and is targeted for upper elementary, middle school, high school aged youth, caregivers and parents. For questions or to sign in you can call Cristina Marchand at (863)413-2708 or via email at nmperaza@peacerivercenter.org.
College Archaeology Club lecture on July 20, 2019. The meeting will be held in WLR 204 on the Winter Haven Campus. Katherine Navarro-Page, MA in Anthropology from the University of Central Florida and Associate Curator of Education at the Mennello Museum, will be the speaker. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission. PSC sponsor, Kathleen Riley (863-299-8430), invites everyone to attend. BOOK STORE 1/2 PRICE SALE When: July 20, 2019 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Store 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
“THE OFFICE” TRIVIA When: Jul. 19, 2019 | 5-7 p.m. Where: Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales boktowergardens.org Trivia with Triviosity featuring questions from “The Office.” Free admission 5pm-7pm.Trivia begins at 6pm. (863) 676-1408.
DOCENT-LED TOUR When: July 20, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Free for everyone. Get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of the passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as they bring people and art together. Registration is not necessary but appreciated. Space is limited. (863) 688-7743.
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA TORTUGAS When: July 19, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland milb.com Minor League Baseball (863) 686-8075.
TREASURE HUNT DOWNTOWN When: July 20, 2019 | 11 a.m. Where: Downtown Winter Haven. www.mainstreetwh.com Participating downtown businesses will hide a LEGO® Minifigure inside their business. Once you have spotted the LEGO® Minifigure, the business will mark your map. After all stops have been completed, urn in your map to be entered into the drawing for one of several prizes, the grand prize is four legoland tickets!! You MUST be present to win, and the drawing begins at 1:45PM. If you have any questions please call at (863) 295.9422. You must reserve one map per child in advance to participate. All children participating in the event must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PRESENTS PINK FLOYD: WISH YOU WERE HERE When: July 19, 2019 | 8 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland rpfundingcenter.com/ Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and recreates them live, on stage - note for note, cut for cut. DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: July 20, 2019 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a key component of a vibrant, diverse and exciting Downtown. It is designed to serve and bring together all segments of our community. It is a positive force in bringing people Downtown to purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR When: July 20, 2019 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Polk County History Center 100 E Main St, Bartow Join us for an architectural tour of the History Center and learn about neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. The free architectural tour is on the third Saturday of each month. (863) 534-4386.
THE DAVENPORT MARKETPLACE When: July 20, 2019 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Market Square, 110 West Bay St., Davenport www.mydavenport.org or call Katie 863-419-3300 ext. 138 or email at kfussell@mydavenport.org
CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI TEAM SKI SHOW When: July 20, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: MLK Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr. NE. Watch the world famous Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team perform. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on, concessions available for purchase.
SUMMER FUN DAYS When: July 20, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov Special guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, artifact discovery, tours with the curator, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, dress up activities for the whole family are offered throughout Saturdays in the summertime with all kinds of different history themes. Sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers. Free to the public. (863) 676-1759.
SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW When: July 20, 2019 | 5 p.m. Where: The Bike Shop 249 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven THIS EVENT IS FREE! thanks to our sponsors Six/Ten, Bond Clinic, Play it Again Sports, Wauchula State Bank, and Lynn Polston Allstate. What is a Slow roll? Well, it’s kinda chill. We meet at the Bike Shop in Downtown Winter Haven the 3rd Saturday of every month, “Slow Roll” through the city of Winter Haven taking a path highlighting cities murals, parks, and new developments. We stop mid-roll at Lake Silver to take in the WORLD FAMOUS Cypress Gardens Ski Teams ski show. After the show we will Slow Roll back through town and end at Grove Roots Brewery (located across the street from the Bike Shop).
FIRELEI BAEZ: AFRO-CARIBBEAN WOMAN ARTIST When: July 20, 2019 | 10-11 a.m. Where: Polk State/Winter Haven 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven The Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando is presenting an exhibition of Firelei Baez’s art through September 1. This show explores the artist’s investigations on the complex cultural identities within the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora and others’ perceptions of them in a global world. Her large-scale, intricate portraits of influential individuals and mythical goddesses of Afro-Caribbean history create a contemporary narrative of a woman’s life, embracing the past, and staking her place in a universal future. The Paintings of Firelei Baez is the subject of the Polk State
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA TORTUGAS When: July 20, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com Minor League Baseball (863) 686-8075.
IN THE LIGHT OF LED ZEPPELIN When: July 20, 2019 | 8-10 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave. centralfloridatix.com Inspired by the musical evolution of both Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, In The Light of Led Zeppelin is bringing audiences a new musical and visual interpretation of the Led Zeppelin Experience the same way Page and Plant presented it in 1994 through 1998. A genre-bending, chance-taking project, the music is performed with the same detail using the authentic instrumentation. This extraordinary, highly refined tribute ensemble digs deeper into the Middle Eastern and classical influences that permeated “Kashmir” — and then follows that intriguing thread into brand-new sounds when performing Led Zeppelin classics, providing a unique, not-to- be-missed musical experience, from the hard-rocking Zeppelin classics to the acoustic masterpieces. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DAYTONA TORTUGAS When: July 21, 2019 | 1 p.m. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland www.milb.com Every Sunday home game, enjoy brunch in the 34 Club. Bloody Marys and Mimosas available for just $3. Tickets are $24 in advance and $27 on the day of the game. ABSTRACT A PERFORMING ARTS SERIES When: July 21, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. Where: Florida Dance Theatre 305 W Main St., Lakeland GRUBB Arts, LLC, in collaboration with The Working Artist Studio and Gallery and Florida Dance Theatre, presents “Abstract - A Performing Arts Series”, inspired by Tapestries Lakeland. Each General Admission show will have limited seating available and will feature different Tapestries Lakeland paintings paired with Performing Art in various media; dance, song, and spoken word. JUL 21 - “A Penny for Your Thoughts” (PG13). More info on Facebook @grubbarts
22-18 WRITERS BLOCK When: July 22, 2019 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland A youth writing club where you’ll find inspiration, get writing tips, and improve your writing with honest peer reviews. All tweens and teens (ages 10 - 17) are welcome. Questions? Contact Tiara Reverdes (863) 834-4250 or tiara.reverdes@lakelandgov.net. COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY When: July 22 - 26, 2019 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales College Prep Academy open to parents and high school students on July 22nd through the 26th (4:00 to 5:00 pm) featuring up-to-date practical information for gaining admission into college and paying for college without ruining your financial future. For details call (863) 678-4004, ext. 224 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov. KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: July 22, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm for Knit One, Crochet Too! in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library. Registration is not required and the club is open to all levels of experience. Free - Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar at (863) 834-4281. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME When: July 23, 2019 | 10-10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Designed for four to five year old preschoolers and features songs, stories, and rhymes. Storytime is held in the Main Library Meeting Room. No registration required. Questions? Contact the Youth Department at (863)834-4268.
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KIDS SUMMER MOVIE ESCAPE When: July 23 - 25, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: CMX Cinemas Lakeside 1650 Town Center Drive, Lakeland. cobbtheatres.com Watch 2 different flicks for free every week with shows every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 10:00 am. Same day ticketing, first come first serve, doors open at 9:30am. Movies subject to change. (863) 937-0555. This week’s movies: The LEGO Movie: The Second Part (PG) and Minions (PG). TEEN SCENE When: July 23, 2019 | 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Crafts, art and games just for teens! For ages 13 to 17. Questions? Contact Tiara Reverdes (863)834.4250 or tiara.reverdes@lakelandgov.net. LEGO CLUB When: July 23, 2019 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the LEGO and you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. LEGO CLUB When: July 23, 2019 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Larry R Jackson Branch Library 1700 N Florida Ave, Lakeland The club is open to ages 5-14. They can either work on the theme for the week or their own creations.The Library will provide the LEGO bricks, while the kids provide the imagination! All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your adventures. No registration is required. If you have any gently used LEGO bricks to spare, please consider donating them to the LEGO Club at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library. DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/ RIDGE When: July 23, 2019 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: The R-Place Eatery Restaurant 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City Meets every 4th Tuesday, all Democratic women are welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared political views and volunteer for activities that help elect fellow Democrats. Contact: Anne Huffman, Club President (863-242-3230) and annehuffman01@gmail.com. HISTORY BOOK CLUB: BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS When: July 24, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales www.cityoflakewales.com Dedicated to non-fiction, you’ll discover the truth can be much stranger than fiction. Join us every month to discuss new book! Read the book and come ready to discuss the best non-fiction books. Free to the public and all the books are available to check out free of charge at the Museum. (863) 676-1759. WONDER WEDNESDAYS When: July 24, 2019 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Come meet and play with Dash, a little blue robot that teaches kids how to code through games, puzzles and building projects! Great for ages 6-12. Questions? Contact our Youth Department (863) 834-4268. LUNCH & LEARN: LANDSCAPE DESIGN WITH RAIN GARDENS When: July 25, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Haines City Public Library 111 N 6th St, Haines City www.eventbrite.com Free lunchtime workshop at the Haines City Library! Rain gardens are a great way to help reduce stormwater runoff and are easily incorporated into the existing landscape. Plants can survive both dry and rainy seasons. Join us to learn how to add a rain garden to your yard.This is a free havenmagazines.com
lunch and learn workshop and lunch is provided. Workshop is presented by the Haines City Water Utilities and the UF/ IFAS Extension Polk County. Go to https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/ polk/ for more information. If you have any questions, please contact us at (863) 519-1041 or j.schelb@ufl.edu.
SUMMER FUN DAYS When: July 27, 2019 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales www.lakewalesfl.gov Special guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, artifact discovery, tours with the curator, art projects, storytelling, fun snacks, dress up activities for the whole family are offered throughout Saturdays in the summertime with all kinds of different history themes. Sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers. Free to the public. (863) 676-1759.
CREATIVE WRITING CRITIQUE GROUP When: July 25, 2019 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Attendees share and critique their writings. All aspiring writers are welcome. Questions? Send email to wekeig@gmail.com.
SCIENCE SATURDAYS When: July 27, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland explorationsv.com The last Saturday of every month is all about science and the crazy things it explains. Join the Play Masters in discovering science concepts and testing theory. (863) 687-3869.
NATURES FINEST YOGA When: July 25, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Mylakealfred.com Every Thursday evening, from 6:30pm until 7:30pm there will be a yoga class at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve. Everyone is welcome, just bring a mat and an open heart. Donations will be accepted although the class is free.
A COLORED IMAGE OF THE SUN When: July 27 - Nov. 10, 2019 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org A solo exhibition by artist, Kelly Sturhahn. Sturhahn’s work explores notions of the sublime in nature from a contemporary viewpoint, simultaneously considering experience, perception and transformation. Favoring process and experimentation, her practice combines the unconventional with the traditional, incorporating a range of tactile materials to create paintings on cut fabric, ink drawings, and large-scale installations comprised of textiles, such as hand-sewn sequins and painted lace. Drawing on nature’s intricate, ever-changing phenomena, these works translate sensory experience, and often reinterpret nature abstractly as shapes, patterns, color, light, and movement. (863) 688-7743.
COLORING CARNIVAL FRIDAYS When: July 26, 2019 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Coloring (for Adults) + Library = RelaxationStart the weekend early with a coloring book. They provide the adult coloring sheets and coloring supplies. LUNCH & LEARN: GROWING FRUIT TREES When: July 26, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Lakeland Electric, 501 E Lemon St., Lakeland www.sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ Learn how to select the right fruit tree for your yard. Additional tips for long term care and maintenance of fruit trees in the landscape.This is a free lunch and learn workshop and lunch is provided. Workshop is presented by the City of Lakeland Water Utilities and the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. Go to https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ for more information. If you have any questions, please contact (863) 519-1041.
2ND ANNUAL BOWLING FUNDRAISER When: July 27, 2019 | 12-2 p.m. Where: Cypress Lanes, 2010 Dundee Rd ecwid.com Come out and support a great cause and have FUN! Tickets include bowling, shoes and 1 ticket for raffle prize drawing! We will have games and prizes and FUN!Learn more about Silly Sock Saturdays and meet the teenager behind it all!
OUTDOOR LIFE / FIELD & STREAM EXPO When: July 26 - 28, 2019 Where: RP Funding Center, 701 Lime Street, Lakeland www.fieldandstreamexpo.com Features top companies, gear, equipment, and latest products. Fans will have the unique opportunity to shop, meet and greet with the most knowledgeable people in the industry. Show deals, trophy contests, feature displays, seminars, archery, shooting ranges, exhibits and more! Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY MOVIES When: July 27, 2019 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is FREE and food and drink are welcome.
LADY MOONBEAM & CMPNY OF ANMLS When: July 26, 2019 | 7-10 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St., Lakeland www.swanbrewing.com Lady Moonbeam - Lady Moonbeam is an ethereal soulful electronic pop band from Lakeland. CMPNY of ANMLS is a dreamy psychedelic space rock band from Lakeland.
THE ART OF FILM: COLUMBUS When: July 27, 2019 | 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org With audience Q&A and talkback sessions with film directors and faculty from Florida Southern College following each screening, this unique Polk Museum series will entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Columbus (2017) Synopsis: When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Ind., a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at the local library. As their intimacy develops, Jin and Casey explore both the town and their own conflicted emotions. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Introduction and Screening at 6:30 pm. The Art of Film is free to attend. Cash bar available.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET When: July 27, 2019 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Downtown Lakeland. www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org/ The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a key component of a vibrant, diverse and exciting Downtown. It is designed to serve and bring together all segments of our community. It is a positive force in bringing people Downtown to purchase fresh produce, plants and local handcrafted items. The 11-month Market (closed in August) is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers. The Downtown Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).
THE I-4 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR CONFERENCE When: July 28, 2019 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Florida Polytechnic University 4700 Research Way, Lakeland www.srdcommercial.com/i-4-commercial-corridorregistration/ The I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference addresses the latest commercial real estate news and trends associated
LAKE WALES FARMERS MARKET When: July 27, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 20 N. Market Street, Lake Wales. www.lakewalesfl.gov Shop local produce, honey, crafts & more!
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29-31 KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! When: July 29, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm for Knit One, Crochet Too! in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library. Registration is not required and the club is open to all levels of experience. Free - Questions? Contact Lisa Kolesar at (863) 834-4281. KIDS SUMMER MOVIE ESCAPE When: July 30 - Aug. 01, 2019 | 10 a.m. Where: CMX Cinemas Lakeside 1650 Town Center Drive, Lakeland cobbtheatres.com Watch 2 different flicks for free every week with shows every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 10:00 am. Same day ticketing, first come first serve, doors open at 9:30am. Movies subject to change. (863) 937-0555. This week’s movies: How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World (PG) and Captain Underpants (PG) LEGO CLUB When: July 30, 2019 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven They supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12 ELECTION WORKER INFO SESSION When: July 31, 2019 | 11-11:45 a.m. Where: 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland PolkElections.com In preparation of 2020 Elections, reserve your seat or for more information (863) 534-5888 or email electionworker@polkelections.com. Bring a copy of your social security card. More than 1,700 citizens in Polk County serve as Election Workers for the Supervisor of Elections to ensure that fair and accurate elections are conducted. Election Workers are paid for their work on Election Day.
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550 LEXI LN........................................ LAKELAND..........5/10/2019.......... $223,900 6916 WELLSFORD DR......................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $225,200 8739 VIKING LN.................................. LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019......... $230,000 8259 WILDER LOOP........................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $243,700 8271 WILDER LOOP............................ LAKELAND..........5/16/2019..........$249,300 8178 WILDER LOOP............................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019........... $261,100 8255 WILDER LOOP............................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019......... $269,000 4825 HWY 98..................................... LAKELAND........... 5/9/2019......... $690,000 8126 WILDER LOOP............................ LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......$1,848,000 1052 RIVERSHORE AVE....................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019...... $3,366,000 3440 PALM RD................................... LAKELAND..........5/14/2019............$55,000 3622 SWINDELL RD............................ LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019........... $60,000 9232 KATHLEEN RD............................ LAKELAND............5/7/2019.......... $108,200 1768 QUAIL HILL DR........................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019...........$110,000 4215 SHADY OAK DR.......................... LAKELAND..........5/10/2019.......... $120,000 3821 EXETER LN.................................. LAKELAND............5/7/2019.......... $150,000 3854 ROLLINGSFORD CIR.................. LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019..........$160,000 7919 APPLE BLOSSOM DR.................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......... $175,000 2835 SHAUGNESSY WAY.................... LAKELAND........... 5/9/2019.......... $176,000 7318 BEAUMONT DR.......................... LAKELAND..........5/10/2019.......... $195,000 3773 HAMPTON HILLS DR.................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......... $210,000 2161 LONGLEAF CIR............................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019......... $294,900 4140 PRIMA LAGO CIR....................... LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019.......... $297,000 7220 PINEHAVEN DR.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $301,000 3345 SHERERTZ RD............................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019...........$417,500 6494 SEDGEFORD DR........................ LAKELAND.......... 5/13/2019.............$75,100 1145 OLD SOUTH DR.......................... LAKELAND.......... 5/13/2019.............$82,100 5764 CHERRY TREE DR...................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019........... $119,900 6626 CORONET RD............................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $125,000 3822 COUNTRY CIR............................ LAKELAND.......... 5/13/2019........... $138,100 6918 FARRIS DR.................................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......... $189,000 3111 FORESTBROOK DR...................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $199,900 5318 FORESTVIEW DR........................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019......... $200,000 5761 DEER FLAG DR............................ LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019.......... $218,000 3031 BELLFLOWER WAY..................... LAKELAND........... 5/9/2019......... $220,000 2103 BLUE HIGHLANDS DR................. LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019..........$223,000 2514 LONGWOOD DR......................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019..........$255,000 5175 WHITE EGRET LN........................ LAKELAND..........5/10/2019.......... $268,100 6057 VELVET LOOP............................ LAKELAND........... 5/9/2019.......... $312,000 1408 CYPRESS VIEW LN..................... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019......$2,000,000 3651 PEREGRINE WAY......................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019...... $2,550,000 2331 DELPHI BLVD............................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019............ $87,900 4149 SHADE TREE LN......................... LAKELAND............5/7/2019.......... $135,800 4176 SHADE TREE LN.......................... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019..........$144,000 5205 SNOWY HERON DR................... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......... $175,000 3467 STONEWAY DR.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019..........$190,000 3003 PEARLY DR................................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019....... $1,570,800 3007 JENNA MAE WAY........................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019....... $1,570,800 2138 SANDY HOOK............................. LAKELAND.......... 5/13/2019............ $50,100 1393 EVERGREEN PARK CIR................ LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019........... $59,000 1369 EVERGREEN PARK CIR............... LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019........... $59,000 2568 HIGHLANDS CREEK WAY........... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019........... $86,000 2586 HIGHLANDS CREEK WAY........... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019........... $86,000 5143 MARTINIQUE DR........................ LAKELAND............5/7/2019........... $115,500 318 SHADOW MOSS CT...................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $155,000 479 LAKE CAROLYN CIR..................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $189,900 2120 GROVECREST LOOP................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019..........$194,800 835 KRENSON WOODS LN................. LAKELAND........... 5/9/2019......... $205,000 5211 MESSINA...................................... LAKELAND............5/7/2019........... $211,000 2142 ROCKY POINTE DR..................... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019........... $217,900 4417 N IRIS ST..................................... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......... $235,500 4615 QUEENS POINT DR..................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019.......... $237,000 1327 EVERGREEN PARK CIR................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019..........$249,700 2568 HIGHLANDS CREEK WAY........... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019......... $300,000
6369 ELMWOOD AVE.......................LAKE WALES............5/7/2019............$79,900 6334 TREASURE VALLEY LOOP.......LAKE WALES........... 5/6/2019.......... $105,000 2625 ROSEWOOD CIR......................LAKE WALES..........5/10/2019.......... $108,200 25 BEAVERKILL DR............................LAKE WALES............5/7/2019........... $123,700 7057 FLORA WAY..............................LAKE WALES..........5/10/2019...........$123,900 841 BRENTWOOD DR.......................LAKE WALES............ 5/1/2019.......... $138,000 4176 NELSON RD..............................LAKE WALES........... 5/2/2019..........$160,000 2487 SUNSET CIR.............................LAKE WALES............ 5/1/2019..........$188,000 9012 OAKWOOD DR.........................LAKE WALES........... 5/2/2019.......... $192,000
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141 FERNERY RD.................................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019........... $65,000 1509 CARIOCA DR.............................. LAKELAND.......... 5/13/2019............$72,000 322 IDAHO AVE................................... LAKELAND..........5/10/2019........... $90,000 822 FAIRWAY AVE............................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019........... $98,900 1212 LONG ST...................................... LAKELAND......... 5/28/2019.......... $100,700 943 EUCLID........................................ LAKELAND............5/7/2019........... $115,000 1716 MERRICK RD............................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019...........$123,500 1527 E MEMORIAL BLVD..................... LAKELAND........... 5/4/2019.......... $150,000 3430 US HIGHWAY 92........................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $150,000 4710 ELLERBE DR................................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $159,000 1111 LAKE PARKER AVE........................ LAKELAND..........5/10/2019......... $200,000 675 WHISPER WOODS DR.................. LAKELAND............5/7/2019.......... $510,000 215 MAIN ST........................................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019........$1,720,000 5815 BRANNEN RD.............................. LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $166,000 3345 COMBEE RD............................... LAKELAND..........5/10/2019............ $81,900 619 CAROLYN DR................................ LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019........... $86,400 315 CAREY PL...................................... LAKELAND........... 5/9/2019........... $95,000 561 KELSEY ST.................................... LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019...........$118,000 724 BARBER CIR................................. LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019........... $119,000 607 HINTON CRES.............................. LAKELAND..........5/10/2019..........$146,000 1142 E EDGEWOOD DR....................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $174,000 1518 CLARENDON AVE........................ LAKELAND..........5/10/2019......... $205,000 532 GRASSLANDS VILLAGE CIR......... LAKELAND..........5/10/2019.......... $219,000 330 KERNEYWOOD ST....................... LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019..........$232,000 2720 COVENTRY AVE......................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019......... $280,000 2611 EASTON TER................................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019......... $285,000 3518 BARLEY LN................................. LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019......... $300,000 2219 NEW JERSEY RD.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019..........$369,900 1706 KENDRICK LN............................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019............$74,000 1238 WRIGHT DR................................ LAKELAND.......... 5/13/2019.......... $145,000 5040 SPANISH OAKS BLVD................ LAKELAND............5/7/2019..........$168,000 3232 CRUTCHFIELD RD...................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $170,000 2202 GENEVA DR................................ LAKELAND............5/7/2019........... $171,800 1231 W 9TH ST..................................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019...........$172,500 5895 GREAT SALT CT.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019..........$190,000 1196 LAKE PLACE CT........................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $198,500 6210 MANITOBA DR........................... LAKELAND............5/7/2019......... $200,900 2242 CASPIAN DR............................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019......... $209,900 1203 GREENVIEW DR.......................... LAKELAND..........5/10/2019......... $224,000 2405 WINNIPEG DR............................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019......... $246,000 7118 ODONIEL LOOP.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019..........$265,500 4910 LINC LN...................................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019............$87,000 707 ELIZABETH LN.............................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019........... $90,000 813 SWANN DR................................... LAKELAND............5/7/2019.......... $105,000 5917 HILLTOP LN................................. LAKELAND............5/7/2019.......... $142,000 4033 DOVER TERRACE DR B.............. LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019.......... $155,000 431 CORONA DEL MAR....................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019........... $161,900 851 CONCORD LN............................... LAKELAND........... 5/6/2019.......... $165,000 6051 CONDOR DR.............................. LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019........... $167,500 6796 CANBURY DR............................ LAKELAND........... 5/8/2019........... $170,100 1624 GAMEWELL TRL......................... LAKELAND..........5/14/2019...........$172,500 2308 DUFF RD.................................... LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019..........$184,000 733 CEDAR KNOLL DR........................ LAKELAND........... 5/3/2019.......... $185,000 240 FERNERY RD................................ LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019..........$188,000 8240 KATHLEEN RD........................... LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019.......... $210,000
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1810 GALLOWAY TER...................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019..........$188,400 2281 ROSE BLVD..........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019...........$197,000 388 SUNFISH DR.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019...........$197,400 1234 SOPHIA BLVD......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019......... $204,000 1404 GREY EAGLE LN..................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019......... $205,600 5843 GREY HERON DR................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/2/2019......... $206,000 1657 TRESSEL CT.........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 5/13/2019......... $206,400 384 SUNFISH DR.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019.......... $208,100 3054 ROYAL TERN DR.................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019...........$213,500 383 SUNFISH DR..........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019.......... $214,200 3065 ROYAL TERN DR.................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019.......... $215,000 4710 OSPREY WAY.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019..........$223,000 1170 SOPHIA BLVD.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019..........$228,000 1437 EAGLE CREST BLVD.............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/8/2019.......... $235,200 2436 TWIN LAKE VIEW RD..........WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019.......... $240,100 2920 E LAKE HARTRIDGE DR......WINTER HAVEN.......... 5/21/2019.......... $318,000 3775 LAKE ALFRED RD................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $590,000 3785 LAKE ALFRED RD................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $590,000 658 NW AVENUE B......................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $825,000 661 AVENUE B..............................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $825,000 670 NW AVENUE B......................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $825,000 9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 453.......WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019............$63,500 139 ELOISE OAKS DR...................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019........... $70,000 155 ELOISE OAKS DR....................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019........... $70,000 203 LAUREL COVE WAY..............WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019........... $95,000 6043 GRAND OAKS DR...............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019..........$104,900 5961 SE FOXHOLLOW DR............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019.......... $105,000 433 SAN JOSE DR.........................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019.......... $130,000 224 MARIPOSA............................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019.......... $150,000 2804 ATTWATER LOOP...............WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019............ $161,100 4026 CYPRESS LNDG..................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019............$171,500 103 LANTERN LN..........................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019.......... $175,000 118 LANTERN LN..........................WINTER HAVEN.......... 5/13/2019.......... $175,000 3201 OAK TREE LN.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019........... $177,000 1001 MOCKINGBIRD CIR..............WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $200,000 120 LINCOLN RD..........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/9/2019......... $200,000 601 LYNDSEY LN..........................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $205,000 227 GOLF AIRE BLVD...................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019.......... $210,000 4569 MANDOLIN BLVD...............WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019.......... $213,000 222 MANDOLIN DR......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019........... $217,500 668 WAKULLA DR.......................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019..........$225,000 1824 EMILY DR.............................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019...........$227,900 4532 BACK NINE DR....................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019.......... $235,200 436 FLAGLER RD.........................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019.......... $247,900 311 WHITE IBIS LN........................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019..........$249,500 4524 BACK NINE DR....................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019..........$254,600 277 RUBY LAKE LN.......................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $280,000 3004 PLANTATION RD................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019..........$325,000 3211 HERON CV............................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/2/2019......... $550,000 325 18TH ST.................................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019....... $1,942,000
3830 S FLORIDA AVE.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019......... $560,000 3842 S FLORIDA AVE.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019......... $560,000 855 WHISPER WOODS DR.................. LAKELAND........... 6/3/2019..........$610,000 1250 E SEA OATS CIR.......................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019........... $59,000 1104 TERRY AVE.................................. LAKELAND............ 5/1/2019............$75,000 116 WALNUT ST................................... LAKELAND........... 5/2/2019.......... $122,000
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9705 LAKE BESS RD LOT 647.......WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019........... $58,000 4239 CEDARWOOD ST................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019............$59,900 314 AVENUE B..............................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019........... $86,500 323 THORNHILL ESTATES CT......WINTER HAVEN........... 5/2/2019..........$100,000 241 TEMPLE CIR...........................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019.......... $105,000 601 THOMAS AVE........................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019........... $120,100 1609 N LAKE SHIPP DR................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/2/2019.......... $124,900 113 MADERA DR...........................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019.......... $134,000 304 SUMMER FIELD DR...............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/2/2019.......... $135,000 347 COLUMBO ST.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019.......... $142,000 318 GRETNA LN...........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019.......... $144,500 3736 IMPERIAL DR.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019.......... $155,000 149 FALL GLO RD........................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019.......... $195,000 964 SUMMER GLEN DR...............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019......... $206,000 956 SUMMER GLEN DR...............WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $208,000 117 WATERSIDE CIR......................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019..........$229,000 349 HONEY BELL RD...................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 355 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 361 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 367 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 516 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 522 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 528 HONEY BELL RD....................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 540 HONEY BELL RD...................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019......... $240,000 28 OAKWOOD RD.......................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/8/2019..........$265,000 1201 W LAKE OTIS DR..................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019..........$295,000 669 NW AVENUE B......................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019......... $825,000 506 AVENUE A.............................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019............$50,200 6789 BRENTWOOD DR...............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019............$52,000 6783 BRENTWOOD DR................WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019............$52,600 668 LUCERNE BLVD.....................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019............ $67,000 663 LUCERNE BLVD.....................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019............ $67,000 1066 HAINES DR..........................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019............ $67,000 293 WINTER RIDGE BLVD............WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019............$75,000 2126 NW 34TH ST.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/3/2019........... $85,000 1460 LUCERNE LOOP RD.............WINTER HAVEN............5/7/2019........... $101,300 315 NE AVENUE K.........................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019.......... $120,000 4191 AVENUE J..............................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019.......... $130,000 4110 OAK DR................................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019........... $161,300 239 OLEANDER ST.......................WINTER HAVEN............ 5/1/2019..........$180,000 1115 HAINES DR............................WINTER HAVEN..........5/10/2019........... $181,500 1838 15TH CT...............................WINTER HAVEN........... 5/6/2019...........$187,000
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