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Join the party as Today & Tonight Magazine celebrates two huge milestones including the magazine’s 11th Anniversary and many years of spotlighting Polk County’s most Beloved Bartenders with our July feature story. For over a decade, our widely popular people’s choice contest has been “toasting” the area’s best hospitality professionals, and over the years, we have received thousands of votes. We want to thank our readers for their continued support of Today & Tonight Magazine’s efforts! Let’s make the “12th Annual Beloved Bartenders” the biggest contest to date! Get out there and enjoy some great Polk nightlife and be sure to nominate your favorite bartender for a coveted spot on our honored list! Submitting your favorite bartender is easy. Each vote is important so submit your ballot by June 12th. Contest winners will be announced in the July edition. Good luck and happy drinking!

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TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 11 Issue 12 JUNE 2015 5 Vote For Your Favorite Bartender

Shake It Up

10 Shake IT Up

14 July 4th Weekend Celebrations 34 Harborside Steak, Seafood & Oyster Bar 38 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition 40 Hurricane Preparedness

July 4th Weekend Celebrations

COLUMNS: 7

On-o-mato-poe-ia

13 Tracey’s Tid-Bits 16 Sara Michaels Porch Picks 25 Pop Off at Pop Culture 31 Brian’s Brain

Harborside Steak, Seafood & Oyster Bar

THE FUN & AMUSING: 13 Bartender Spotlight 26 Brain Exercise 26 Crossword

LISTINGS: 18 Snap Shotz 27 Local Live Music 28 Calendar of Events 30 Restaurant Guide

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THOSE GREAT DADS! JUNE 2015

Welcome June, it is officially summer. That familiar heat and humidity that we all love will be here for the next few months. However, we have some great options for you to beat the heat. We have your milkshake fix this month. You must try all of the shake places we featured this month. It will surely cool you off. Come spend the day at the Chain Life Flotilla on Lake Eloise in Winter Haven on June 20th. With live music on a barge and hundreds of boats, it’s one of the best ways to stay cool. Don’t have a boat? How about a canoe or wave runner. It just needs to float to come party. June 1st starts Hurricane season. We all remember the Charley, Frances and Jeanne trifecta. Let’s stay on our toes and be prepared. We made a great informational guide and shopping list to help you get prepared. See page 40. As always, expect more, get more, we deliver. Chris Douglas Publisher

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ONOMATOPOEIA on·o·mato·poe·ia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).

By Erica Smith

A Tale of Two Three Chickens It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. — Charles Dickens -1859 - A Tale of Two Cities Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. — Aesop Regard it as just as desirable to build a chicken house as to build a cathedral. —Frank Lloyd Wright If you know somethin’ well, you can always paint it but people would be better off buyin’ chickens. —Grandma Moses My husband and I are experiencing something of a midlife crisis this month and fortunately (or unfortunately if you listen to our friends) we are choosing to deal with this new chapter by becoming urban homesteaders. Yes, I am proud to announce, we have made it through Day One of being the caretakers of three new Smith family members…Scarlett, Charlotte and Savannah…our brand new chicken companions. Our crazy chicken caper actually began years ago as the urban homestead craze was slowly making its way across the blogo-sphere. Post after post showed these adorable fuzz balls waddling about their designer coops enjoying the balmy breezes in a tableau of fabled farmland bliss. I imagined myself decked out in full Swiss Alps regalia tending to my flock like a modern day Heidi. I was hooked. However, the mere mention of our plan to have backyard chickens was met with such raised eyebrows and scowls from

our friends, we quickly abandoned all plans. However, the seed was planted and like most bird-brained ideas, the idea simply wouldn’t go away. Secretly, we began plotting our next move by bookmarking coop plans, making casual trips to Doty’s and even going to the extreme to rent a vacation home with chickens. All the while, we kept encountering strange looks and eye rolls when we talked of a future flock. We countered these disagreements with our firm rebuttal of “it’s just going to be two chickens.” Finally, our decision came down to an empty nest. With the loss of our precious puppy last year, our nest just wasn’t the same. Something has been missing these last few months and replacing Haley with another dog just doesn’t feel right. Despite all my friend’s “fowl” opinions, the next great adventure for us had to be chickens. It was “Mani-flock Destiny.” I had no idea finding our chickens would be such a difficult task. It took four separate trips to three different farms to finally settle on three tiny Cochin chicks. And, by the way, our strict argument to only purchase two birds has been swiftly amended as these are flock animals. Two chickens became three and if the advice from every website is correct… three quickly becomes six and soon your backyard is transformed into Chicken World. Supposedly, chickens are an addiction. My husband as already built our girls the “Taj Mahal” of brooders and their enthusiastic cheeping is quite frankly… the cutest thing ever. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com

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REMI I’m Remi and if you are looking for a fun companion, then we are a match made in Heaven. I’m a playful young male CatahoulaHound mix and I love people and other dogs too. Please bring the family ( the four-legged ones too) here to meet me. See you soon. SASHA I’m Sasha, a 9 year young Husky/ Shepherd mix. The folks here say I’m such a gentle soul. I’m housetrained and will bring lots of love and joy to my forever family. Won’t you come and meet me soon?

REESE I’m Reese,a 10 week old Coon Hound mix. They call me Reese Cup cause I’m so sweet! I love to give Puppy Kissies. I give out free samples. Be sure to come in and get yours soon.

CAT ADOPTIONS

Our cats are also available for adoption at PetSmart in Posner Park and PetSupermarket in Winter Haven, Bartow

The Humane Society of Polk County 555 Sage Road • Winter Haven, FL 33881-8233 www.humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org • (863) 324-5227

Veterinarian of the Month When Loren Nations graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1981 his dreams of becoming an influential veterinarian in a big city would follow many paths. After graduating from UF with his veterinary degree in 1991 he completed a medical and surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan, NY considered the Johns Hopkins of veterinary medicine. Instead of remaining in New York City he returned home to practice “big city” medicine with his mentor Dr. John Maxwell. Dr. Nations’ desire to help animals and commitment to practice at the highest level led to specialty board certification in canine and feline practice, one of only 425 ABVP diplomats in the country and 27 in the state. With this expertise, the practice has flourished into a seven doctor 24 hour emergency and critical care hospital, specialty referral center, and general practice. Dr. Nations has devoted his life to creating a center that will improve our pet’s lives for years to come. Dr. Nations The completion of a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot veterinary center is only the beginning of the medical advancements Dr. Nations hopes to bring to Central Florida. “My life revolves around my family and animals. They are one and the same, that is who I am and why I am so passionate about being a veterinarian.”

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Andy’s Drive-In Restaurant

Mom and Pop joints rule! Travel back to 1951 at Andy’s

Drive-In Restaurant in Winter Haven, where you can fill up

on throwback fare with a Florida twist. A “Big Daddy Shake” completes any meal. Must Try: The Fruit Salad Shake;

creamy vanilla ice cream layered with real fruit chunks. _______________________________________________ 703 3rd St SW • Winter Haven

Chik-fil-a

The Chick-fil-A Hand-Spun Milkshakes come in four delicious flavors, including: Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, and Cookies & Cream. Also offers a Hot Fudge Sundae, a Chocolate Chip Cookie. For a limited time try the peach milkshake a perfect way to cool down the summer with this fruit flavored treat. _______________________________________________ 4625 S Florida Ave • Lakeland 3800 Us Highway 98 N Ste 692 • Lakeland 143 Landings Blvd • Winter Haven

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Have you been pumping gas and suddenly had an urgent desire for a milkshake? f’real foods has got you covered with their instant milkshake machine. Select the container with your favorite flavor and the machine whips up a perfect shake to the thickness you prefer! ________________________________________ Found on Almost Every Corner

Sonic Dive In

Real Ice Cream hand-mixed with your favorite flavors into a thick, cold, creamy shake. The perfect treat or addition to your meal. Try SONIC’s classic shake made even more indulgent with premium flavors and ingredients. SONIC’S boasts 17 different indulgent shake flavors, 10 different “Sonic Blasts”, 9 fruity “CreamSlush” treats, and 3 different “Java Chillers”. Right now enjoy Half Price Shakes After 8 through the end of summer. ________________________________________ 1520 1st St S, • Winter Haven 415 Magnolia Ave • Auburndale

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The Strawberry Hut

Established in 1993 in Plant City, The Strawberry Hut Sandwich Shop offers a wide variety of sandwiches made fresh each day. In addition to sandwiches, they offer fresh salads, homemade spanish bean soup, soft serve vanilla ice cream and of course famous strawberry milkshakes made with fresh local strawberries. _______________________________________________ 743 E Memorial Blvd • Lakeland - NEW LOCATION 1505 N. Wheeler St • Plant City

Steak ‘n Shake

Step back to a simpler time. For over 80 years, the company’s name has been symbolic of its heritage. The word “steak” stood for STEAKBURGER. The term “shake” stood for hand-dipped MILK SHAKES. Enjoy Hand-dipped, real milk, and classic flavors, just like they’ve done it since 1934. Milkshake are topped with whipped cream and a traditional cherry. Not sure what flavor you like best, well they’ve got your taste buds covered with 7 Classic Flavors, 4 Side-bySide Flavors, and 19 Specialty Flavors. _______________________________________________ 3509 US Hwy 98 N • Lakeland 819 E Memorial Blvd • Lakeland 3906 S Florida Ave • Lakeland

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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

Hello 2015 Grads, Welcome to the Real World

Photo By Chris Douglas

SCORES at CYPRESSWOOD 1099 Club House Rd Winter Haven, Florida (863) 326-9506

T&T MAG: How did you become interested in bartending? AND How long have you been slingin’ the drinks? JORDAN: I was asked to be a bartender 6 months ago. I was told I have the personality for the job. T&T MAG: What’s your customers’ favorite drink that you make (a signature drink)? JORDAN: Yuengling Draft and I have mastered the pour. No pink glittery smoke from this girl, unless you REALLY want me to. T&T MAG: Tell us about your customers… JORDAN: My customers vary from “Been around for 80 years” to “May I see your ID?” T&T MAG: When you aren’t working, what’s a perfect day off for you? JORDAN: Wake up, work out, then head to the beach- oh and work out. Did I say work out? T&T MAG: What’s your favorite drink? JORDAN: Jack and Coke T&T MAG: Who would be your favorite celebrity (alive or dead) to share an adult beverage with? And why? JORDAN: Anyone who could teach me something, make me laugh the whole time, or give me a secret to change the world. ..John Lennon meets Vince Vaughn? Sorry that is two, hard question.

T&T MAG: Tell us something interesting or cool about the restaurant/bar you work in? JORDAN: I work in a restaurant/bar/golf club/catering facility which is open to the public and owned by best friend’s with some “unique” ideas. I never know what or who is going to walk through the door. T&T MAG: What’s your favorite music (in your iPod/iPhone right now)? JORDAN: It really depends on the day. Rock is always #1 to me. There are days where 90’s hip hop just really gets me pumped. T&T MAG: Where’s your hometown? JORDAN: Winter Haven, Fl. &T MAG: What’s the craziest thing you’ve T seen a guy do or say to try to pick up a girl? And/or the funniest pick up line? JORDAN: There was once a guy who approached a girl insulted her following with “I have to bring down your confidence level so you don’t get a big head, plus girls love jerks.” Definitely did not work out for him Best pick up line so far would be “Do you like to cuddle?” T&T MAG: Best cure for a hangover? JORDAN: Keep DRINKING!! T&T MAG: Something your customers would be surprised to know about you? Do you have any hidden talents/hobbies? JORDAN: I’m really obsessed with animals. Just bring a puppy and I will be distracted from anything. Hidden talent? I can pogo for an annoyingly long amount of time. T&T MAG: When can people come by to see you at Scores @ Cypresswood? JORDAN: Tuesday& Wednesday 2:30-9pmish, Thursday 11:00am-5:00pm, Friday 4:00-9pmish.

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With the beginning of summer, in addition to the heat, brings us a new crop of bright eyed and bushy tailed new high school graduates, all sick of being cooped up in a classroom and ready to escape into the REAL world; no more homework, no more curfews and no more parent rules… and now the fun begins. My wish to Grads is that they enjoy this summer, the very last “free” summer of their lives. Get out and have fun with your friends. The next eight to ten weeks should be magical and carefree with fun-filled adventures, trips to the beach, hanging out with the “besties”, sleeping in late, staying up ‘til the crack of dawn and reveling in the accomplishment of completing the first phase of your life. This year, in particular, is special to my family with the graduation commencement for my nephew, Tyler. He’s such a good-looking, sweet kid with a good heart and a slightly reserved temperament. My wish for him, now and forever, is success and happiness. And don’t sell yourself short! Those that work hard get the rewards, those that slack are just the pimples on the ass of society. So, don’t be a pimple! Tyler is on a great path choosing to enter the Air Force. He was accepted with flying colors and starts his basic training the end of this year. We are all very proud! My advice to the new Grads… doesn’t really matter because most won’t listen since they think a high school diploma automatically makes them the smartest people in the world like a paper shield against the evil words that “old people” (A.K.A. anyone over the age of 28) are throwing at them. However, if I could time travel back to 1988, this is what I would tell young me; not about good or bad choices in life to change, but life lessons to help stay on track for (everyone’s) success.

• Get a proper education. College not for you? Then find a trade and get the training needed to succeed in the career path that you love. Don’t really know what you want to do? Then go into the military! They will train you to not only be good soldiers but good citizens. In addition, you will receive a free education and a guaranteed job with great benefits. • Start a savings account and a retirement account NOW. Find a reputable company with advisors to help you. This is the most grown up thing you can do for yourself and your future. Just take 10% of the money you earn or receive from gifts and squirrel it away with the help of professional guidance. Want to retire at an

early age? This is the way to achieve that goal.

• Pay yourself every time you earn or receive money. Give yourself 10% to blow on whatever tangibles that you want. You earned it, so think of it as the dessert at the end of a meal. • Create a financial budget and stick to it. Pay your bills on time and Do Not get consumed by credit card debt. Learn how your credit truly affects your whole life.

• Don’t let partying, good times and instant gratification make you stray from your path to a bright future. Remember, the “party” will always be there and so will all the expensive showy “toys”. Work hard to get the big rewards. • Your twenties are for finding your footing in this world. Finish your education. If you fall down, have a set back or decide you don’t truly like a career path, then get back up and start over down a new path. You won’t know until you try and don’t expect others to get success for you. • Your thirties are a great time to start a family, in my opinion, after you’ve sewn some oats and settled into your true career path.

• Create a “bucket list” and keep adding to it for the rest of your life. However, don’t wait until your forties, fifties or sixties to start experiencing and checking off your “bucket list” of hopes, dreams, desires and adventures.

• Not everyone can be a pro athlete, famous singer/member of a world touring band, actor or reality star. With the millions and millions of people in the world, only a very small percentage of people achieve these opportunities. So, if you are truly not the next Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift or Zack Efron recognize your passion as a hobby and move toward a career path which will give you the success and satisfaction you deserve. To all 2015 high school graduates, I welcome you into the real world. Don’t be scared to get out there explore and get your piece of the American dream. Cheers to the new crop of the best and the brightest. Your stars will shine bright. We can’t wait to see all that you achieve and discover as the newest and most productive members to our society.

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JULY 3RD CELEBRATIONS LAKELAND – “Red, White & Kaboom”, Lk Mirror/Frances Langford Promenade from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy music from Sam Bullock and the Soul Alliance. Food and drink vendors available. Fireworks begin at 9 pm

WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS

LEGOLAND FLORIDA – “Red, Brick & Boom” at LEGOLAND in Winter Haven. Special viewing glasses turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks. July 4th Celebration: Friday, Saturday & Sunday. WINTER HAVEN – “Rock N’ Freedom Fest”, MLK Jr. Park on Lake Silver starting at 6:30 pm. Enjoy music, children’s activities, food and fireworks begin at dark.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS AUBURNDALE – Lake Ariana, City Beach 10 am to 10 pm BARTOW – “Freedom Forever”; patriotic concert at Bartow Civic Center from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Admission is free. Extravaganza is set from 4 pm to 9:45 pm at Mosaic Park with music, food, ven14

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dors, games and fireworks to begin at 9:30 pm. DUNDEE – Dundee Community Center, Lighting up the Shores of Lake Marie; festivities from 7 pm to 9 pm with food, games and entertainment for the entire family. Fireworks begin shortly after 9 pm. FORT MEADE – Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza, American Legion. Music by Justin Grimes, Food, Children’s Fun Zone, Mr. & Ms. Firecracker Contest, Baby Crawl Contest; Free Admission. Festivities begin at 4 pm and Fireworks at 9 pm.

HAINES CITY – Thunder on the Ridge, Lake Eva Park from 3 pm to 10 pm. Polk County’s largest fireworks display while providing a full day of great activities and live music starting at 3 pm; 5 musical acts, arts & crafts vendors, food concessions, children’s activities and a beer garden. Fireworks start at 9:15 pm.

begin at 9:15 pm to patriot- LEGOLAND FLORIDA – “Red, Brick & Boom” ic music. at LEGOLAND in Winter Haven. Special viewLAKE WALES – Located ing glasses turn ordinary at park on the shores of fireworks into millions of Lake Wailes from 2 pm to 9:30 pm. Fireworks start at exploding bricks. July 4th Celebration: Friday, 9:30 pm. Saturday & Sunday.

LAKELAND/JOKER MARCHANT STADIUM – Enjoy the Flying Tigers vs the Dunedin Blue Jays. Fireworks extravaganza show after the game. Stadium opens at 4 pm. Game starts at 5 pm. Games, contests, music and fun. Dueling fireworks

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PORCH The Zac Brown Band has a new album out now that’s called “Jekyll + Hyde.” After listening to the album in its entirety, the name fits! It’s ALLLL over the place! It goes from

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Country, to Rock, to R&B…almost every wrapped up in one album. When I think of great country bands, one of the first I think of is The Zac Brown Band. Comprised of eight of the best musicians that you will ever find who plays everything from the mandolin, to the steel guitar, to the upright bass, to the banjo… true talent is The Zac Brown Band. Their skills definitely show in their live concerts…you truly have to just sit back and say to yourself “wow, I don’t know where they are going with this….but it’s GREAT!” “Jekyll + Hyde” has a few unexpected guests on it like Sara Bareilles and even Chris Cornell. The lead single off the album was called “Homegrown,” probably the MOST country song on the album, as mentioned earlier…it truly is a bit of madness all wrapped up into one CD. Their follow up single to that is called “Loving You Easy,” which is a bit tropical, a bit R&B. Two of my favorites on “Jekyll + Hyde” are the songs “Dress Blues” and “Junkyard.” “Dress Blues” is actually a cover song originally done by Jason Isbell. Zac has been performing this song live for a few years now, so it’s no shocker that he

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finally included it on his album. The song is a hauntingly beautiful salute to a fallen solider and paints a picture of a small town military funeral. Typically, not my thing…but Zac nails it! “Junkyard” is just amazing. The musicianship in this song is incomparable to anything I have ever heard. It’s dark, complex, and just down right gritty. It’s about a child who lives with their abusive father, the junkyard man. I’m telling you, this album is DIFFERENT. It definitely shows that The Zac Brown band is so much more than just “Chicken Fried.” I would call this album the “Grammy” album. It’s artsy, it’s risk-taking, it’s unique. A lot of artists, when they hit a point in their career where they can finally call the shots, record an album like this. Are there a lot of successful radio singles on the album? No. But if you are looking for something to spice up your personal playlist, this is the album to download in its entirety. BY SARA MICHAELS Host of “On The Porch” Monday - Friday, 3pm - 7pm 97 Country WPCV, 97.5 FM

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Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Mon, Malibu Buckets $10 Wed, Ladies Night/$3 wells Thu, Hospitality Night/$3 wells Sat, Heineken/Corona $12 Bckts Castaway Seafood Pub 1210 Old Lk Alfred Rd (863) 229-5951 Open: Thu-Sun, 4p-cl Happy Hr 4-6p Fri, Karaoke Sat & Sun, Live Music The Crew’s Corner 733 W. Bridgers Ave (863) 965-7700 Happy Hr Daily 4-7p, 75¢ draft/ Sun $2.25 Dom Mon,Thu-Sun, Pool Leag Sat, Karaoke 9p Point 08 733 Bridgers Ave (863) 875-7986 Hpy Hr 4-6p, $1.50 Btls Power Hour Daily .50 drafts Thu-Sat, Pool Tourn Fri & Sat, Karaoke 9p-cl

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BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar! Mulligan’s Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Karaoke, Thu 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463

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Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar! Big Screen TVs The British Stage Door 9150 Us Highway 192 (863) 424-8056 Wed-Sun, Karaoke Jackie’s Art Cafe’ 621 Ingraham Ave. (863) 421-0777 Weekly Music

The End Zone 42605 Hwy 27 (863) 420-6569 2-4-1 Draft Beer/Hs Wines

Liquor Up 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Wed-Sat, Karaoke

The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Saloon 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100

Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12 p Daily AUCE Food Specials Daily Drink Specials

The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 The Wheelhouse @19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 $1 Shock Top Drafts $2 Bud Select/Spring Fling Drafts $2 Camarena Tequila Tue, 2-4-1 Titos Vodka 4-9p

DUNDEE The New Grove Lounge (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 Hwy 27 (863) 326-5530 Mon-Sat, 10a-2a/Sun, 12p-12a Mon, Karaoke 7p Tue, Ladies Nite 7-10p; BOGO Wells & Drafts

FROSTPROOF P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger! Tue, Music w/Cory 2-3p/$1 drafts Wed, Dart Tourn 8:30p Thu, Music w/Cory & Curt 8p Fri, Corn Hole Tourn 8pm/DJ

FT. MEADE Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Live Music

HAINES CITY All Star Grill 94 Maxcy Plaza Circle (863) 422-3455

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-4p; $2.50 btls/$2.75 wells Sat, Live Music Bike Bash, 3rd Sun; live music LAKELAND Barry’s One 740 N. Wabash Ave (863) 683-5283 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar! 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday! 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Wed, Kids Eat Free 4-8p Thu, Trivia Night 8p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar! 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday! 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Sun & Tue, Kids Eat Free 4-8p The Boondocks 8518 Hwy 98 North (863) 858-3355 Tue & Thu, Ladies Night Wed, 5¢ Beer Fri & Sat, Live DJ PBR specials everyday! Boots n Buckles Saloon 4951 Hwy 98 North (863) 815-BOOT Tue, Pool Hall 2-4-1 Games 6p

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Champino’s Rest & Pizzeria, Sandpiper Plaza 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd (863) 937-8866 Happy Hr 3-7p Full Liquor Bar Game Day Specials/Direct TV Sat, Live Music/ Sun, Brunch

Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl Lanes) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands

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Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Ste G (863) 686-6441 The End Zone 6206 Hwy 98 N (863) 858-7226 2-4-1 Draft Beer/Hs Wines Sun, Bike Nite w/DJ Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N, Ste 13 (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Fresco’s Bistro & Wine Bar 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Beer/Wine Pairings Great Bistro Fare/Late Nite Menu Live Music Gator’s Dockside (Highland City) 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Mon, 2-4-1(no Martini’s/Btl Beer) Tue, $2 Draft Beer, $3 Wells Wed, $4 Martini Madness Thu, Ladies Drink Free 9p-12a Fri/Sat, Belly Dancers 9:30p/10:30p Isle of Capri Bar 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Open Mon-Sat 8a & Sun 12p Beer & Wine; Food Available Karaoke Weekly Johnny G’s 5153 US Hwy 98N (863) 858-3366 Open 7 days w/specials Tue & Fri, Ladies Night Thu, Bike Night Jun 13, Biker Apprecation Prty

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Martini’s Lounge 3239 S. Florida Ave (863) 644-8993 Thu, Karaoke Fri & Sat, DJ Pool Tables, Darts, Big Screen TVs Mojo’s Wings, Burgers & Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Daily Food Specials & Hpy Hr, Full Liquor Tue, Thu & Fri, Karaoke Wed, Biker’s Night Sat, Open House Party Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri Overboard Tavern 2212 E. Peachtree St (863) 666-2434 Pat’s Tavern 618 N. Wabash Ave (863) 682-0188 Karaoke, Fri & Sat Preservation Hall 215 East Main Street Happy Hr 4-7p Lunch/Late Night Menu Billiards, BBQ, Live Music Full Bar/100+ Craft Beers 2nd Sat, Burlesque Revue 9p Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; $1.75 Drafts & $2.75 Wells Large Craft Beer Selection Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Live Music Tue, Pool Tourn 7p T-Bows 33 Lounge & Package 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 $2 20oz Beers Wed-Sat, Karaoke Vet’s Tavern 307 E. Magnolia St (863) 688-7245

Wally’s 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-ball Tourn Tue & Thur, APA 8 & 9-Ball Leag. Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool The Warehouse Bar 3070 New Tampa Hwy (863) 688-4341 Pool Tables Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Cornhole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p XYZ Lounge East Gate 2190 US 92 E (863) 666-3859 XYZ Lounge 3050 Hwy 98 S./Bartow Hwy (863) 665-2310

Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/Flat Screen TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music Wed, Ladies Nite, Free Drinks 9-11p

LAKE WALES All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Al’s Place 1530 N. Scenic Hwy/Route 17 N. (863) 679-3325 Food/Beer Specials Home of the16oz $1.50 Draft! Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar! Big Screen TVs Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p w/2-4-1 Wells, 1/2 price Wine & Draft Beer Thu, Fri & Sat, Live Music 6-10p The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Mon-Fri, $1 drafts 3-7p Tue, $2 Dom Bottles Thu, Ladies Night ½ price 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table — Continued On Page 20

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SNAPSHOTZ JayBees Restaurant & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Family Friendly Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat

Mon, Pool Tourn Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke

Thu, Ladies Night 1/2 off select Live Music Weekly

Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Tue-Sat, 4p

Lake Shipp Inn 701 Ave Z (863) 294-1018

Just One More Bar 112 E. Crystal Ave. (863) 223-8570 $1 Drafts Daily Mon, Pizza Night Fri-Sun, Karaoke w/Paula Sun, Free Hot Dogs

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar! 30 Big HD TVs Mon $4.99 Burger Special

Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Pirates Bar 2700 Drift In Street (863) 439-8412 Daily Food/Drink Specials Mon & Tues, $1 Shot Specials Mon, Ladies Free Draft, $1 Jello Shots Fri, Karaoke w/Ken Wood Sat, $1 Drafts/Sun, $2 Dom Btl Beer R & L Pub 126 N 1st St (863) 676-7797 Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Karaoke, Fri-Sun 6p

RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

WINTER HAVEN A.J. Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Hpy Hr Everyday $6 pitchers/$2 PBR Tall Boyz Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily Specials

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Caribbean Bay 1004 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-6778 Fri-Sun, Karaoke 9p El Norteno 1925 6th St, NW (863) 298-0993 Wed, $2 Margaritas w/entree 2-4-1 drinks everyday; drafts & wells Daily lunch specials Fire 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Sat Night, Live Music Outdoor Seating Available Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd, St 150 (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th St SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 4-7p Sunday, Early Bird 3-5p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 4-6p Fri & Sun, Live Music Waterfront Dining High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music Idle Zone (At Lake May) 615 7th Street SW (863) 875-7949 NFL & NASCAR Specials Great Food; Lunch & Dinner Fri & Sat, Karaoke 8p Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Ping Pong Tourn

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 p Mon, Karaoke w/Ching Ching Tue, Pool Tourn/Poker Sat & Sun, Poker Darts, Golden Tee Old Anchor Bar 239 3rd Street SW (863) 875-7815 Wed, Open Mic 7p Fri & Sun, Karaoke Sat, Live Music Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Sun, Live Music/$12 Bckts Wed, 1/2 price drink specials 10p Drink & Oyster Specials Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Jun 13 & 20, Chain Life After Party Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Wed, Poker 7p The Pour House Lounge 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Sat, Live Bands Somewhere Sports Bar & Grill 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/MLB & NFL Tickets Lunch Specials Mon-Fri $5.99 2nd/4th Sun, Pool Tourn 2p Thu Trivia 7:30p Tanners Lakeside Restaur & Bar 1006 South Lake Howard Drive (863) 662-5948 Tue & Wed, 4p-12a/ Thu & Fri, 4p-2a/ Sat, 11:30a-2a/ Sun, 11:30a-12a Happy Hr Tue-Fri 4-6p Jun 21, Father’s Day Buffet Jun 28, Autism Charity Event 4-8p T L’s Old Place 2390 Ave G NW (863) 299-7924

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La Flor De Espana Bakery & Restaurant TOP CATCH

Shrimp Mofongo & Ceviche

The Caribbean is known for a Latin infusion of fresh seafood dishes and La Flor De Espana is serving up one of the most popular - Shrimp Mofongo. A delightful combination of flavors - mashed fried plantains are seasoned and then sculpted into a bowl shape to hold a savory broth stuffed with fresh shrimp and vegetables. The bakery restaurant also features several other Latin seafood delights and fresh fish entrees. GET HOOKED: The savory side is incredible but leave room for the bakery’s showstopper desserts! La Flor De Espana features an endless array of pastries, cookies, cakes, tarts and pies, your sweet tooth will be in heaven! ________________________ LA FLOR DE ESPANA BAKERY & RESTAURANT

200 Post Ave SW • Winter Haven, Florida (863) 299-1122

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OOPS: In the May 2015 Seafood issue of T&T Magazine, the wrong address was printed for La Flor De Espana Bakery & Restaurant. Here is the correct address. Sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused. LA FLOR DE ESPANA BAKERY & RESTAURANT

200 Post Ave SW • Winter Haven, Florida (863) 299-1122

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he City of Haines

Presidential Sponsor Miracle

City delivers the

Toyota, however premium re-

BEST July 4th cele-

served seating is sold for the

bration in the county. A tradition since the 1990’s, Thun-

front of the stage area. In addition to the 5 musical

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acts, guests will enjoy arts &

family fun as well as Ameri-

crafts vendors, lots of yummy

can pride. In 2014, guests at

food concessions, children’s

the event helped set a new

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Guinness World Record when

set up on the tennis courts

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up the night. Being performed

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in the background was the

evening starting at 9 pm, the

“Star Spangled Banner” while

Fireworks!

many others chanted U-S-A for support.

The Para-Commandos perform precision free-fall parachute demonstrations across the United States, informing the public about the Special Operations Command, it’s mission, and the great work being performed by the Special Operations Command’s Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen deployed to over 100 countries around the world. The team normally jumps from an altitude of 12,500 feet above the ground, freefalling approximately 2 miles and reaching speeds in excess of 120 miles per

hour wearing smoke canisters on their feet to make them visible to the public below. During their freefall, the members of the team maneuver their bodies like an aircraft to form formations in the sky. When the jumpers approach an altitude of 4,000 feet, they break their formation and glide in different directions, opening their parachutes approximately 2,500 feet above the ground. Once open, the members steer their parachutes and land one behind the other with precision accuracy in the landing area.

Thunder on the Ridge continues to be Polk County’s largest fireworks display while providing a full day of great activities and live music starting at 3 pm. Admission to the event is free, due in part to 22

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hat happens when you combine traditional acoustic folk instruments and then add guitar influences from the likes of John Butler, Brian May, or Greg Lake? But wait there’s more, now add bass lines inspired by Alex Lifeson and yes even video games, back beats reminiscent of Steely Dan, Traffic, Motown or even YES

23 year old Florida girl with a heart and soul full of country music. After one year in Nashville Chas recorded and released her EP album, “What Goes Around Comes Around. On November 21, 2014 she returned home to her hometown fans for the biggest album release party she could have ever dreamed of having. Before the EP album release, she was asked to perform as part of the songwrit-

onnie Salary is an aspiring Singer/Song writer from Haines City, Florida. Bonnie has a strong passion for singing and music. She has been singing since the age of 5 and began to pursuing her music career at age 16. She was seen on Season 14 of FOX American Idol where, Jennifer Lopez, described her as a beautiful young lady with a great voice! She has also auditioned for other TV shows, such as: XFACTOR USA, America’s Got Talent,

oal Mountain Band is a Modern Country/Southern Rock group from North Georgia. Starting in the Spring of 2012, Jeremy Satterfield (lead guitar and vocals), Jordan Ligon (acoustic guitar and vocals), and Shawn Hall (lead vocals) had set out to follow their dreams and their passion of playing music. These guys are literally exploding into the scene and have already had the honor of sharing the stage with such artists as: Sundy Best, Chris

ormed in 2013, Sweet Bea and The Boys is a collection of some of the best young, up-and-coming musicians in Central Florida. Through individually shared gigs, they developed a unique chemistry and bond that has been infecting every audience they encounter! Their cover selections are based on creating the most appropriate entertainment for the environment. However, if there are some willing feet, you can bet that Sweet Bea and The

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-all of which create the pallet for the really interesting part…the lyrics! What you get is a very eclectic, rhythmic, groovy, refreshing approach to modern music…they call themselves GREYE and they call their music Progressive Americana! After all, the world is not just black and white but many, many shades of GREYE!

er showcase during one of the biggest events Nashville holds each year, the CMA Festival. “This is just the beginning of many great things to come,” says Chas. Chas will be in the studio in the days to come to continue to make her number one fans proud by recording and producing new material before hitting the road for her upcoming shows.

and NBC’s The Voice. She has been seen throughout the community performing the National Anthem at the Orlando Predators game, Orlando ColorRun 5k, Memorial and Veterans Day events, and Haines City’s Thunder on the Ridge to name a few. Bonnie has also performed at events for the Mayor and State of Florida Congressman, Allen Grayson. She is currently writing and recording her Solo EP and hopes to have it completed by the start of the New Year.

Stapleton, Jared Blake, Steel Magnolias, Billy Currington, Brantley Gilbert, Randy Houser, Tim McGraw, Thompson Square, Kellie Pickler, Tracy Lawrence, Maggie Rose, Josh Thompson, Jerrod Niemann, Blackberry Smoke, Bush Hawg, and many others, and are personally packing out clubs across the South East. With their second EP on the horizon, and some success from their first EP, there’s no telling what’s in store for these guys.

Boys will keep them moving! Fusing sweet, soulful vocals with electrifying instrumentation, Sweet Bea and The Boys concocts exciting, fast-paced dance mixes that are guaranteed to flood the dance floor whenever they grace the stage! From all genres to all generations, they create a sonic experience that bridges musical norms and audiences alike. Be sure to catch Sweet Bea and The Boys performing in and around the Orlando area.

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Surveys, Ratings, Reviews, Feedback and Evaluations (This article may be recorded for quality assurance) Have you noticed how nice-butscripted everyone sounds these days? They are syrupy sweet and they fake sincerity. Maybe people are paranoid-nice because they know they are being reviewed, watched, recorded or monitored. How much is it costing us to have someone we are calling to be possibly monitored by a stealthy employee? It just seems so sneaky. This kind of monitoring should be limited to the CIA, TSA or NSA and we see how well they’ve done with that! Who would want such a horrible job as being a monitor, anyway? It’s not only an invasion of the employee’s privacy, it invades ours. If someone wants to be rude to me, I don’t need a monitor. We’re both consenting adults. I can be rude back if I want to, which I don’t. I used to tell them I’ll call back for someone less rude. Now they’re all so nice I feel like I’m talking to robots. I hear nice words, but the inflection is much like a Stepford version of a person. Ah, for the good old days when people were people and not machines. SIRI has more personality than some operators. At least you can talk back to her. I want the job that thinks of her smart-alec responses. There’s monitoring at its finest! Ebay feedback, Amazon ratings other invasions by email and phone to take a “short” survey is clogging up my email and voicemail. Their idea of a “short” survey is a long way from mine. I actually was dumb enough to answer an email requesting a customer question. Did you know if you purchased something people could ask you what you thought of it? How do they know who bought what from ENTERTAINING POLK COUNTY FOR 10 YEARS!

an online site. It’s yet another invasion of privacy. Recently, a woman who worked in an airport coffee shop was desperately asking me to send in a survey about her job performance as being good (which it was) because her boss was nasty to her (which he was). I didn’t mean to monitor his meanness, but he was managing the coffee shop and the computer went down. He was yelling at her for selling coffee without a computer to monitor the sales. Crazy! She was carefully and manually adding up purchases while continuing to make money for the shop. He was furious. It was ridiculous. I will send a review in for her. She was doing her job when she didn’t have to and nice to people in spite of not having a register. That’s human! The most amazing of all these surveys is the fast food chains. Do we really need a survey for a fast food transaction? You drive up to an awful microphone, pay one person and get a sandwich in a bag from another. What’s to review about a drive-thru? Our goal is that your completely satisfied with this article. If you’d like to leave feedback you may do so, but our hope is that you will just chuckle and enjoy your FIVE STAR day! QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com JUNE 2015

BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was the fourth U.S. president, James Madison, who made the following sage observation: “I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the rights of the people by the gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” • Jimmy Carter was the first American president to be born in a hospital. • Though the reasons are unclear, researchers have found that children of Mexican descent are less likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children of other ethnicities.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:

What is the name of the island

where Thomas the Tank Engine (of children’s books and film) and his friends live?

2. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state is Mount Rushmore located?

3. SPORTS FIGURES: What sport made Jack Dempsey famous?

4. LITERATURE: In what year did

J.D. Salinger publish the novel “The Catcher in the Rye”?

5. MOVIES: In what year was the film “The Dirty Dozen” released? 6. MYTHOLOGY: According to

Greek myth, what was the name of

the monster with 100 dragon heads? 7. LANGUAGE: What is the practice of anthropophagy more commonly known as?

• In some cultures, slurping your soup is considered to be a compliment to the chef, while here in the U.S., it’s frowned upon as demonstrating bad manners. In New Jersey, however, it goes a bit further; in that state, public slurping of soup is illegal.

8. HISTORY: What Native

• What do Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, Noel Coward and Charles Dickens have in common? None of them ever graduated from grade school.

was sworn into office?

• If you suffer from pupaphobia, you experience an unreasonable fear of puppets and dolls. • During the 14th century, so many people in the city of Avignon, France, died from the Black Plague that Pope Clement consecrated the Rhone River to allow masses of bodies to be laid to rest in its waters.

American tribe did Pocahantas belong to?

9. MUSIC: In what country was

composer Frederic Chopin born?

10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How old

was Theodore Roosevelt when he

Answers 1. Sodor 2. South Dakota 3. Boxing 4. 1951 5. 1967 6. Typhon 7. Cannibalism 8. Powhatan 9. Poland 10. 42

ANSWERS

• Before the middle of the 18th century, it was not unusual for members of a play’s audience to be seated onstage, just a few feet from the performance. If viewers thought an actor’s performance was particularly bad, they might even try to bump the performer off the stage.

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JUNE CONCERT CALENDAR PRESENTED BY JESSIE’S LOUNGE WEDNESDAY, JUN 24 PHIL SCHNEIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) GREG REDDING (Fresco’s, LKD) JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

THURSDAY, JUN 25

JONI CANOVA (L’InContros Italian Rest, LW) SIMPLE COUNTRY BAND/ LARRY BRYSON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) ZACH ROGERS BAND (Fresco’s, LKD) JOHN RHEY (The Heights/Cleveland Hts, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUN 26

HENSE “TREY” WILLIAMS

RIP NOVEMBER 14, 1991 - MAY 9, 2015 TUESDAY, JUN 2

RICHARD ANTHONY (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) TONI BROWN/ED MUNSON (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 3 DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s Bistro, LKD) PHIL SCHNEIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) DANNY BLACK (Patio850, LKD) DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD) JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

THURSDAY, JUN 4

RANDY STEPHENS (Fresco’s Bistro, LKD) SIMPLE COUNTRY BAND/ BILL COLE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JOHN RHEY (The Heights/Cleveland Hts, LKD) JON CORNEAL AND FRIENDS 12-2p (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

FRIDAY, JUN 5

AL MANFREDI (Harborside, WH) HOYT HUGHES BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RICH MISTRETTA (Fresco’s, LKD) J. KLEIN (Tony’s Studio B, LKD) JIM FOY (Cherry Pocket, LW) JANICE RODENBAUGH AND FRIENDS 12-2p (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) TONI BROWN BAND AND FRIENDS (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) LUBECK (Keel and Curley Winery, PC) THOMAS MCGANNON (Plant City Social Dance Club, PC) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Uncle Fat’s Tavern 2, TMP) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK/ wsg TLC/NELLY (Amway Center, ORL) GARTH BROOKS wsg TRISHA YEARWOOD (Amalie Arena, TMP) UNION BOYZ Shady Cove, HC

SATURDAY, JUN 6 BIG DEAL BAND 3p (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

UNION BOYZ 8p (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) THE SUNSHINE BAND (Fire Restaurant, WH) BIG LIFE BAND (Pour House Lounge, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse, PC) GARTH BROOKS 7p & 10:30p wsg TRISHA YEARWOOD (Amalie Arena, TMP) TRAIN wsg THE FRAY/ MATT NATHANSON (MidFlorida Amphi., TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 7

AL MANFREDI (Harborside, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE 1:30p/ WONDRLAND 6:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) UNDERCOVER BETTY (Caribbean Bay, WH) 360 STUDIO (Rumors Night Club, LKD)

TUESDAY, JUN 9

JONI CANOVA (Luigi’s Italian Rest, LA) RICHARD ANTHONY (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) TONI BROWN/ED MUNSON (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 10 PHIL SCHNEIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) SG WOOD (Fresco’s, LKD) JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

THURSDAY, JUN 11

JONI CANOVA (L’InContros Italian Rest, LW) SIMPLE COUNTRY BAND/ GLENN JOHNSON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JOHN CAMPBELL (Fresco’s, LKD) BRETT FOSTER (Molly McHughs, LKD) JOHN RHEY (The Heights/Cleveland Hts, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Fire Restaurant, WH)

FRIDAY, JUN 12 MICK MICHALSKI (Harborside, WH)

SPLIT SECOND BAND (Lk Wales Moose Club, LW) BRIAN SUTHERLAND BAND (Fresco’s, LKD) KAMBER/CIRCLE OF TWO (Preservation Hall, LKD) JIM FOY (Cherry Pocket, LW) JANICE RODENBAUGH AND FRIENDS 12-2p (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) TONI BROWN BAND AND FRIENDS (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) LUBECK (Keel and Curley Winery, PC)

SATURDAY, JUN 13 NEXT LEVEL BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WONDERLAND (Pour House Lounge, WH) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Johnny G’s, LKD) POWER SURGE Shady Cove, HC

BIG BUSINESS OF HIERARCHY/HUNTER SMITH/BURNIN’BROTHERS (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) HEATHER GILLS (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) JIM FOY (Cherry Pocket, LW) JANICE RODENBAUGH AND FRIENDS 12-2p (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) TONI BROWN BAND AND FRIENDS (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) RON BENNETT (Plant City Social Dance Club, PC) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Harbor Bar, SFY HR) ROMEO SANTOS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

DENNIS HOAG (Harborside, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE 1:30p/ ALMOST THERE 6:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TUESDAY, JUN 16

SUNDAY, JUN 21

RICHARD ANTHONY (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) TONI BROWN/ED MUNSON (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 17 PHIL SCHNEIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) REBECCA ZAPEN (Fresco’s, LKD) JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

THURSDAY, JUN 18

SIMPLE COUNTRY BAND/ HANK HENRY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JOE BONFIGLIO (Fresco’s, LKD) JOHN RHEY (The Heights/Cleveland Hts, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUN 19

DENNIS HOAG (Harborside, WH) WONDERLAND (Apple Lounge, WH) EDDIE WRIGHT (Fresco’s, LKD) ON THE AVENUE (Downtown Bartow, BTW)

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SATURDAY, JUN 27 WONDERLAND (Johnny G’s, LKD) ALMOST THERE (Pour House Lounge, WH) KEENAN ELLISON QUARTET (Fresco’s, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) ANDREW WILLIAMS BAND (Anchor Bar, WH) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Frank’s Place, LEE) SIGHD EFFIX LA’s Midway Saloon, LA

SUNDAY, JUN 28

MIKE MONTS (Harborside, WH) HIGHWAY MEN 1:30p/ CROSS TRAXX 6:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) UNDERCOVER BETTY (Caribbean Bay, WH) HUNTER SMITH/CURT BEASLEY/CLINT DOCKERY/ DUKE BURR (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

TUESDAY, JUN 30

TONI BROWN/ED MUNSON (Jackie’s Art Café, HC)

WEDNESDAY, JUL 1 MANA (Amway Center, ORL)

THURSDAY, JUL 2

COPE; GREAT OUTDOORS FESTIVAL (Maddox Ranch, LKD) JOHN RHEY (The Heights/Cleveland Hts, LKD) DIERKS BENTLEY wsg MADDIE & TAE/KIP MOORE/ CANAAN SMITH (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

FRIDAY, JUL 3

CHRISTIAN RYAN MUSIC/ HOLEY MISS MOLEY/ THE FRITZ/COPE; GREAT OUTDOORS FEST (Maddox Ranch, LKD) MANFREDI ROCKS (Harborside, WH)

SATURDAY, JUL 4

UNLIMITED DEVOTION/ THE FAMILY/BIG SOMETHING/COPE/PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG/ DISPLACE; GREAT OUTDOORS FESTIVAL (Maddox Ranch, LKD) CHAS KINCAID/GREYE/ SWEET BEA & THE BOYS/ COAL MOUNTAIN BAND/ BONNIE SALARY/ (Thunder on the Ridge/Lake Eva Park)

SATURDAY, JUN 20 CROSS TRAXX (Pour House Lounge, WH) THREE QUARTER MOON (Fresco’s, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) SHOELESS SOUL (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) LUBECK (Keel and Curley Winery, PC) CHARLIE WILSON wsg KEM/JOE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 14

MICK MICHALSKI (Harborside, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Fresco’s, LKD) 21 DAYS REMAIN (Preservation Hall, LKD) JIM FOY (Cherry Pocket, LW) JANICE RODENBAUGH AND FRIENDS 12-2p (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) TONI BROWN BAND AND FRIENDS (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) CHRISSY HARRIMAN

(Plant City Social Dance Club, PC) NEXT LEVEL BAND Shady Cove, HC

DENNIS HOAG (Harborside, WH) JASON WRIGHT (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ACOUSTIC DOSE 1:30p/ OLDEN KNEW 6:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TUESDAY, JUN 23

JONI CANOVA (Luigi’s Italian Rest, LA) RICHARD ANTHONY (Ybor Cigars & Spirits, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Slyce Pizza, WH) TONI BROWN/ED MUNSON (Jackie’s Art Café, HC) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) DEF LEPPARD wsg TESLA/STYX (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

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ARTS, CRAFTS & FESTIVALS End of School Bash – June 4. Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. The End of School Bash is for student graduates of kindergarten through fifth grade. Students will get to enjoy a night full of music, dance contests and light refreshments. Located Wilfred Smith Resource Center, 135 Avenue Y N.W., Winter Haven. Thurs, 5-7 pm. Call (863) 298-7898 or visit parksandrec. polk-county.net. School’s Out Fiesta – June 4. Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. A free community event for student graduates of kindergarten through fifth grade. Students will get to enjoy a night full of music, dance contests and light refreshments. Located Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Avenue, Eloise. Thurs, 57pm. Call (863) 298-4485 or visit parksandrec.polk-county.net. Family Fun Night – June 4. Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. A free community event featuring games, popcorn and a movie. Located Wabash 28

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Community Center, 1230 Southern Ave., Lakeland. Thurs, 6pm. Call (863)284-4223 or visit parksandrec.polk-county.net Florida Marine Raiders Indoor Arena Football –Jun 6. Enjoy indoor arena football. Fun for the family. Last game of the regular season is June 6 versus Orlando Rage. Located at the Lakeland Center in the Jenkins Arena. www.thelakelandcenter.com for more info. Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally – June 11. Presented by Downtown Lakeland Partnership. 20+ food trucks line up around Munn Park to sell their unique cuisine every second Thursday, 6-9 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, 201 E. Main Street. Call for more info. The Chain Games – June 13. Presented by Chain Life. A fun team competition on the water. Each team consists of 4 players and one designated driver. Sat, 11-4:30 pm. Cost - $200 per team. www.chainlifewinterhaven.com for more info. Fly into Summer – June 13. Family Fun Day at Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum on the SUN ‘n FUN Convention Campus Celebrate the start of summer vacation at Aerospace Discovery! The inaugural family fun day will offer a meet and greet with the Snow Queen and Ice Princess, a bounce house, stomp rocket launch, flight simulators and a picnic area with food trucks. Pilot Jeff Bennett will also be sharing his experiences flying animals to safe shelters and new “forever” homes.

Admission is FREE for museum members and is $5 for all others aged 8 and older. Located Sun ‘n Fun Convention Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland 33881. Sat, 10-4 pm. Call (863) 644-2431 for more info. Summer Camp R.O.C.K. – June 15 to August 7. Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. A summer day camp for children that have graduated kindergarten through those entering 8th grade (2015-16 school year). Campers will participate in arts and crafts, field trips, indoor and outdoor games, sports, demonstrations, and special events. Presented in four, two-week sessions, parents can register for all sessions on a space available basis. Summer camp at various locations. Time: 7:30am-5:30pm. Call (863) 5346911 for more info. Bartow Friday Fest – June 19. Bartow Friday Fest is a downtown street party held the 3rd Friday of every month except December. A live band is featured, with food available from vendors on the street as well as downtown restaurants. An open car cruise-in is a part of the event, along with activities for children. Located 100 & 200 blocks of East Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm. www. mainstreetbartowfl.com

live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, community organizations and family-friendly activities. The main stage entertainment will be a variety of music, dance, and comedy acts. This is a FREE event for the entire family so bring your lawn chairs, blankets and come ready to enjoy the day! Located Downtown Lakeland at Munn Park. Sat, 10-4 pm. www. polkpridefl.com for more info. Summer Frenzy Open Recreation – June 22 to July 31. Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. A free recreation program for students 1st through 14 years of age. Registration is required. This program is designed for children to have a safe place to participate in organized recreational activities during the summer. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, snacks, games, movies, and more. There are 4 locations around Polk County. Days Vary depending on the location. Times: 1-5 pm. Please call Roger Hayes (863) 534-6911 for more info. 4th Saturday Market Downtown Winter Haven – June 27. A free community event, family and pet friendly. Market may offer food trucks, antiques, paint artists, jewelry artists, hand made soaps hand-made local furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, local raw honey, local fresh goods, nonprofit organizations with great needs, kettle corn, all natural and fresh ingredients Popsicles, fresh produce and veggies, lots of

The Summer Flotilla – June 20. Presented by Chain Life. Enjoy a free concert in the middle of Lake Eloise while floating in the beautiful Florida sun. Sat, 11:304 pm. Email Karen Thompson chainlifeoutlook.com for more info or www.chainlifewinterhaven.com. Polk Pride in the Park – June 20. The festivities will include

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home-made products from cottage industry, seasonal local grown fruits and vegetables, live music top 40s and Jazz by Nick Herbert, book signing by local authors, and very especially provide to the city residents with a great quality life experience. Bring your chair and enjoy the beautiful live music played by Nick Herbert. Free event. Everyone welcome. Located Central Park Downtown, Virginia Miller Park, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm.

CONCERTS & THEATRE Lundyville Music Hall – Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Wed, 7:30-10 pm; Acoustic Stage Open Mic. Performers and audience free. Thurs, 6-10 pm; Country Nights with Simple Country Band. $5 admission. Sat, 6-10 pm; Karaoke Night. Located Lake Juliana Boating & Lodging, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale. (863) 9841144 or www.lundyville.com for more info. ImprovAddicts – June 5 & 19. Lakeland’s premier improve comedy group, a local comedy troupe specializing in familyfriendly fun, performs improv comedy, meaning they make everything up right there on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. That’s right — you’ll never see the same show twice! You and your family can enjoy an evening of rib-tickling, clean, original comedy. Who knows

— you may even make it up on stage! Tickets are $5 purchased at the door. Fri, Jun 5th @ 9pm. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Center in Lakeland. Fri, Jun 19th @ 8 pm. Located Just Dance Studios, 124 S. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Bluegrass and Gospel Heritage Festival – June 13. Presented by Bartow Chamber of Commerce, Doors2Change and Main Street Bartow. Free family event. Live music starts at 10 am and runs all day. Also enjoy the art and cultural displays as well as the antique and vintage fair. Don’t miss: kids’ zone, vintage motorcycles, and the plants & produce. Located 100 E Main Street, Downtown Bartow. Sat, 10-5 pm.

Saturday night VIP Cocktail Party. www.ritzoncentral.com for more info. Disney’s High School Musical Jr – June 19 to 21. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on stage. Join the Jocks, the Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes as the whole school comes together as winners. “Go Wildcats!” Located at the Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Complex in Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm. Sat & Sun, 2 pm. Cost – Adults $12, Children (12 and under) $10. www. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

CHARITY EVENTS

Leslie Jordan at Polk Theatre – June 19. The 2015 Polk Pride Committee is proud to announce that Emmy Award-Winning Actor and Comedian, Leslie Jordan, to help kick off the 2015 Polk Pride festivities. Known for his portrayal of Karen Walker’s sexually ambiguous arch-nemesis, on the hit sitcom “Will & Grace”, Leslie Jordan never fails to be the center of attention while playing sold out audiences throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the U.K. Located Historic Polk Theatre, 139 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 8-10 pm.

Wine, Whiskey & Cigars – June 12. Presented by Scores at Cypresswood. Benefit for the Humane Society of Polk County. A special night of food and entertainment by Brian Sutherland Band. Tasting Stations, Hors d’oeuvres, Raffles and Prizes. $55 per person or Table of 8 for $500. Tickets available at Scores @ Cypresswood, Winter Haven Chamber and Humane Society of Polk County. Located Cypresswood, 1099 Club House Road, Winter Haven. Fri, 6-10 pm. cypresswoodcatering@gmail.com for more info.

Ritz Theatre Film Fest – June 19 & 20. Friday features Children & Family Friendly Films from 9-4 pm and a Classic Feature Filmed in Polk County at 7 pm. A cast member “Q & A” after. An After Hours party held at Jessie’s Lounge in Downtown Winter Haven. Saturday features Children & Family Friendly Films from 9-12 pm, Shorts and Feature Films from 1-5 pm, Classic Feature Filmed in Polk County from 6-8 pm and then a cast “Q & A” after. A VIP cocktail party is hosted from 8-10 pm. An After Hours party held at Fire Restaurant in Downtown Winter Haven. Tickets: $5 Student/Senior, Individual Film $8, 1-Day Pass $20, 2-Day Pass $35, VIP Pass $75 also includes

Kiwanis “Serving the Children” Charity Golf Tournament – June 20. The Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven Foundation will host its 18th annual golf tournament. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams and participants will also compete for prizes in contest challenges. The club is seeking players, sponsors, and prize donations to support programs benefiting children and families in the local community. Located Cypresswood Golf Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Sat, 7 am registration and 8 am shotgun start. Contact whkiwanisgolf@gmail.com or call (863) 221-7867 for more info.

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AUBURNDALE

award winning menu items. Award Wining Conch Fritters 16000 Lake Hatchineha Rd. 863-949-4835

SWEET MAGNOLIAS TEA & BISTRO

Relax, Sip, Enjoy! It’s our house special TEA! Gourmet teas & coffees. Fine meals & excellent desserts including our delicious, hearty lunches prepared fresh everyday! Private parties welcome! Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm. Gift certificates available. Try one of our tasty sandwiches or wraps. 212 Howard St., Auburndale 863-965-1684 www.mysweetmagnolias.com

HAINES CITY BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids eat free Tuesdays. Blackened Dry Rub Wings 902 Old Polk City Rd. 863-419-4848 www.beefobradys.com

THE PORT STEAK & SEAFOOD

Lakefront casual fine dining. Generous portions, family freindly with open flame grill and

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LAKELAND THE BBQ SHACK

Established 2010 family owned and operated Award Winning BBQ. Everyday. Special catering Big and Small Parties. Try our Loaded Pork Nachos hours Tueday through Saturday 11 to 8 RIBS 1428 N Combee Rd. 863-934-3824

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm. Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings! 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Try Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers! 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

We are “independently delicious” and serving Polk County for 15 years! We are much more than a sports bar. Extensive, freshly prepared menu Sun-Thurs.11am-10pm, Friday & Sat 11am-midnight. Facebook specials! Collard Green Pie 6645 S. Florida Ave. #14 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL

es you to Central Florida’s most beautiful dining experience. Enjoy exquisite continental and American cuisine in a historic turn-of-the-century atmosphere in the historic Chiles house. Or linger over wine and appetizers on our intimate garden patio. “I Love Food And The Art Of Dining”- Chef T Veal lovers are in for a treat! 1525 E Gary Rd., Lakeland 863-687-4386

MISTER FISH

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland 863-688-4280 www.misterfish.org

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

Have you had a savory, mouthwatering, handcut steak lately? Texas Roadhouse specializes in serving the best in-house cuts cooked to perfection any way you like it! Full liquor bar! If you have yet to indulge in their “Legendary Margaritas” then it’s time to stop in for a sip! Check out their early diner menu too! Hand-cut Steak 3621 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland 863-603-7427 www.texasroadhouse.com

LAKE WALES BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids eat free Tuesdays. Over 20 Flavors of Wings 19598 US Hwy 27, 863-679-1975 www.beefobradys.com

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CHERRY POCKET STEAK & SEAFOOD SHAK Happy Hour 11am-4pm Monday thru Friday. 2-4-1 Wells, 1/2 price wine and draft beer. Enjoy Fresh Oysters & Seafood selections. Friendly service with a Floridian ambiance. Indoor and Outdoor seating available. Oysters raw or steamed 3100 Canal Rd., Lake Wales 863-439-2031

CRAZY FISH Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service amd famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp anc catfish. Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order speciality pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL #1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself. Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

ARABELLA’S

We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambience makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Bananas Foster prepared table side. 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 www.arabellas.us

BROCK’S SMOKE HUT

Come join us for the best BBQ in town! Established in 2003 we bring slow cooked mouth watering BBQ to all of Polk county. All of our meats are hardwood smoked to perfection. Catering is available anytime for all occasions and any events. Come let us cook Lunch

or Dinner for You Today. Award Winning Ribs 4200 Dundee Rd www.brockssmokehut.com 863-326-9640

HARBORSIDE

Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar. Lake front dining on Lk Howard. Early Bird: Sunday 3-5 pm and Monday-Thursday 4-6 pm. Enjoy happy hour 4-7 pm everyday. Private dining room available. Enjoy the outdoor patio. Live music at the dock bar Fridays 7:30 pm and Sundays 4 pm. Open 11:30 am daily. Fried Lobster & Oysters 2435 7th Street SW, Winter Haven - (863) 293-7070 www.harborsidefl.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

Get your Fresh Fix at Harry’s Old Place. Huge selection of fresh fish including shrimp, scallops and mussels in addition to char-grilled steaks, chicken and pasta entrees. Craft beers, eclectic wines and tempting appetizers along with a great children’s menu. Less than a mile from Legoland. Like Facebook for weekly specials. We have mobile catering, Tallulah’s Table by the Sea for private parties and events. Fish in a Bag 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

IDLE ZONE BAR & GRILL

Located on Lake May (chain of lakes) with a brand new dock. Serving fresh, homemade lunch and dinner. AMAZING WINGS! Live music, karaoke and games. Totally remodeled atmosphere, clean and non-smoking inside. Outside patio seating. Hot and Fresh Wings 615 7th St., Winter Haven 863-875-7949

LA FLOR DE ESPANA BAKERY & RESTAURANT

Authentic Cuban, Puerto Rican and Spanish cuisine. Fresh baked breads, pastries and desserts. $3.99 breakfast specials. Cold beer and wine. Entertainment on Saturday. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Free WiFi. Large groups welcomed. Catering available. Open from Monday-Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm. Cuban Sandwich, Pastries, Breakfast. 200 Post Ave SW, Winter Haven 863-299-1122 or 863-299-2626

PAPPY’S GRILL

Located inside of the WH airport, Pappy’s prides themselves on fresh, fabulous food prepared to perfection! Southern favorites, breakfast & lunch, open daily 7am-2pm. Comfortable atmosphere with great service. Enjoy your meal overlooking the beautiful air strip. Need catering? Florida BBQ & Catering Co. is at your service. Elvis Pancakes 2073 Highway 92 W. (863) 268-8240

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

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By Brian Bruchey

Turn It Down! Imperial Polk County now has a new noise ordinance, so watch out! Or should that be, “hear out”? In case you missed it, the county did indeed pass a new ordinance that’s supposed to make people be a little more considerate, and keep their car volume down. Some people are for it, some people are against it. In a nutshell (or in this case, in a Smart car), if someone can hear the music in your car from fifty feet or more, then it is considered “unreasonably excessive” , and you would be fined $100. “Unreasonably excessive”… My wife uses that same phrase to describe my catcalls and grabby hands when I see her wearing, well, just about anything. Or nothing. Let’s say you’re driving through Wahneta, and you’ve got The Captain & Tennille playing in your Yugo, and the volume cranked up to eleven. Not everybody is going to appreciate great music like that, and they’ll be within their rights to call the Po-Po, and complain. The Po-Po will show up and say, “Is that Muskrat Love I hear? It is…it is Muskrat Love!” Said Po-Po will then walk to your car, and deduce the following, “Okay, I have a size 10 ½ shoe, I took twenty-three steps…that is exactly fifty-two-pointthree feet”. That’s citation-worthy right there. So, you are now the proud owner of a new noise ordinance citation. If it’s your first one, it will cost you about the same amount as a ticket to Disney World. If it’s your second offense, it will cost you the same as you and your Aunt Gertie going to Disney World, plus parking, and purchase of two Mouseketeer ears ($250). And, if you get popped with the noise ordinance three times, it’s going to cost you the equivalent of admission for four at Disney World, parking, four Mouseketeer ears, and one plush Chip (of Chip & Dale fame) doll ($500). As I said before, not everyone is happy with this new ordinance. Those people are the ones who you hear from a farther distance than an ambulance, a firetruck, and one motorcycle cop on a Harley Davidson…all com-

ing at you with their sirens blaring. The people against the noise ordinance have something in common: they love crappy music, that shouldn’t be classified as music at all. It’s just loud bass rattling every single plastic piece on their car. I’m not singling out rap music. I hear it with country

music too. Even some rock tunes occasionally. I have never, ever, ever heard Celtic Woman blaring from a car fifty feet away. Never has someone pulled up to the light next to me and I thought, “Dang, I wish that knucklehead would turn down that John Denver song!”. Good people like good music. Bad people love bad music, and want to make everyone else feel bad too, apparently. I’m tired of having a nice moment in my car ruined as my Barry Manilow song is drowned-out by the twang and yeehaws coming from Jimmy Joe’s pickup truck that’s riding higher than Bok Tower, or having every organ in my body vibrating loose because some dude named “G” has the bass cranked-up all the way in his 1988 Monte Carlo…to the point where you can’t even hear words… you just hear. BVVVV-BVVVBOWVVVV-BBBBBZZZ. It’s like braille for music. So, play that funky music white boy! Just not too loud…or I’ll call the Po-Po. — Brian “Cranking Neil Diamond” Bruchey

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By Loren Spangler Photos By Chris Douglas Situated on the shores of Lake Shipp, the original Harborside was a fish camp with bait & tackle for sale, a dock for boats, and several efficiency apartments where guests and fishermen could stay. The clapboard restaurant at the water’s edge was called “The Bait House”. Their menu specialty was smoked mullet, hot sauce, and crackers. Over the years, the quaint eatery became known as “Gary’s Harbor Side.” Featuring a dining room built out over the water where patrons could view boats entering the lake, the restaurant grew in popularity. Then, James Bronkhorst and Ray Hollock bought the restaurant from owner Billy Joe Watson and renamed it Harbor Side Seafood House & Oyster Bar. Guarantying their continued success for some of the best food in Winter Haven was Richard Dumont, “Chef Richard”, who had been the chef at Harbor Side for nineteen-years. After closing in 2010, Frank and Manny Papadopoulos bought the restaurant and entered into a seven-month demolition/rebuilding project. Afterward, they opened the new, two-story Harborside in December 2012. Two years later the restaurant was resold to restaurateur David Spinogatti, who came to the table with great vision. “I bought the property because of how close the restaurant was to the water. That unique feature

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was grandfathered in,” he says, adding the open view lakeside and chain-of-lakes canal locale was perfect for him. “Because Harborside operated for so long and was very well known, it has great value.” Spinogatti started his career as a dishwasher. He continued on, doing every job available (including becoming a chef), and has twenty-years of hospitality industry experience working with upscale clients in New York and Central Florida. David is a graduate of the globally recognized Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts in Providence, Rhode Island. Having a goal of offering fine cuts of aged meat and fresh fish, both cut daily, he compliments his culinary success with a selection of succulent oysters. Harborside’s innovative know how is a-sure-to-please occurrence to all who visit. Chef Richard has also joined the NEW Harborside’s kitchen as a part time chef. Guests can dine in the large, impressive dining room or outside on the open-air lakeside patio. There is also dockside seating, and all areas offer a spectacular sunset view across Lake Shipp. While enjoying the lake through towering windows or listening to live entertainment (Friday night @ 7:30 pm and Sunday @ 4 pm), the dining ambiance is hard to beat. Harborside has something for everyone. Arrive by car, boat, bike, jet ski, or seaplane. Before opening for business, Spinogatti remodeled the inside for better access, added a private dining room, and made it acoustically quieter. “Since we butcher our fish and meat fresh on site, we expanded the kitchen area to give our people more space. For connoisseurs of beers, Harborside increased the number of draft choices from eight to sixteen and added an upscale selection of wines on tap. “Wines stored in kegs stays fresher,” says Spinogatti. “The focus at Harborside is the water,” mentions David, adding that the décor is pleasing to the eye as well. Customers notice the comfortable seating, sails across the ceiling, and a fresh seafood viewing

case with a copper topped oyster bar. Harborside serves quality oysters from Cedar Key, FL, Suffolk, VA, Apalachicola, FL and Westport, CT. “We sell lots of oysters and like to give our guests the very best options when available.” Considered a Winter Haven landmark for seaplanes, pilot Jim Herzburger and his wife Karen fly their seaplane down from Ocala. “Seaplane pilots are always looking for places to fly. With a sandy beach to pull up to, visiting Harborside is worth the flight,” he says. Happy Hour: Everyday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rawbar Selection: Oysters on the Half Shell (halfdozen/dozen), Middleneck Clams, Char-Grilled oysters. Early Bird: Monday to Thursday (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Sunday (3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Menu: Starters, Entrees, Hand Helds (with signature homemade chips), Pasta & Chicken (w/ salad and warm bread). Fried Seafood (w/salad, warm bread, fries/coleslaw). Fresh cut Steak and Ribs: (USDA Choice or higher, minimum twentyeight days aged). Fresh Fish (cut in house daily-

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eight ounce portions). Soup & Salad. Daily Specials (rotated regularly): Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Key West Conch Chowder, Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Also, Oysters Rockefeller, Cedar Plank Salmon w/ Parmesan-Red Onion Aioli, Grilled Amberjack w/ Tarragon Hollandaise, Crab Crusted Gulf Grouper, Blackened Grouper & Cheddar Cheese-Jalapeño Grits. Comments (Yelp): “Excellent food, friendly service, and good prices.” “We arrived by boat and had our little dog with us. We were given directions to the waterfront patio and had a lovely lunch with our pup in attendance.” Harborside location: 2435 7th Street SW, Winter Haven. Phone 863-293-7070. Hours: Sunday & Monday, 11:30-9:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday 11:30-9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11:30-10:30 p.m. Web: www.harborsidefl.com. Wi-Fi. Catering offered. Take out. Full bar. Dog friendly patio. Follow them on Facebook. Email: harborsidefl.com.

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SHADY COVE

BAR & GRILL

Revisited

Shady Cove Bar & Grill is a neighborhood bar located in a picturesque, rural setting. The establishment is biker friendly, is clean inside, and has a comfortable atmosphere. In addition to their sports décor with charming blue booths, there are two pool tables and a large wrap-around bar with depictions of poker hands displayed on the tile surface. The Owner/Operator of Shady

the east end of the establishment she built an outside deck and covered stage area for live bands (weekends). She also added a small bar for drinks and a brick BBQ pit for parties and events. “Thursdays is open mike night when customers are invited to bring their own instruments,” Cindi says. “They sing and play or just get to-

chocolate is still easy to stir, but when you take it out, you can

scrape all the chocolate off the

paper so that none is wasted!” -- A.A. in Florida

• Shopping for bagged frozen • “Planning a new roof?

vegetables? Give them the

benefits. Also check with your

feel hard and solid, they have

Choose a light color for cooling home-insurance company to see what discounts it might

offer for different styles or op-

tions, like upgraded hurricane clips or fire retardant materials.” -- R.E.W. in Tennessee

• Cut a cord of firewood in the spring, and cure it yourself.

Store it away from the house

and properly care for the wood

by stacking it where it will have access to the sun and wind

to dry it. Let it season for six

months or longer, and you’ll

have firewood ready when the temperatures drop again. Cove is Lucinda Sanders (call her Cindi). Formerly a Florida State level Correctional Officer for fifteen years and part owner of a car-wash, she always wanted to own her own bar. When the opportunity presented itself, she was ready. “I was having a beer at a bar not far from here and was asked if I knew anyone who wanted to manage and run the place. ‘Yes,’ I replied, ‘me.’” Cindi changed the previous name to “Shady Cove Bar & Grill” and operated it for a while, but, she wanted more. “I had been thinking of moving…going on my own with my own place. Then, this building became available.” So, she brought the name “Shady Cove” with her, moved in, and began remodeling. Previously, the space had been a beauty shop on one end and an ice cream parlor on the other. Cindi opened things up by removing a wall, built a bar, and combined the ample footage into one unit. On

gether and have a jam session”. Shady Cove Bar & Grill opened for business on December 2011. Located by Greenleaf Golf and Tennis Resort, Shady Cove is an ideal destination for a scenic drive by car or motorcycle. “Our goal here is to cater to all types of customers, keep it friendly, and offer good food and drinks at a reasonable price.” Cindi mentions that in the three years plus of being in business, the experience has been pleasant and trouble free. “It’s a good crowd,” she adds. “When we first opened, some of the neighbors were concerned about outside music,” Cindi says. “Then, they started to like our being here. We drew them in. Now, no one complains.” She says that seventy-five percent of their clientele are locals. ADDRESS 7140 SR 544 East Haines City, FL 33844 863-421-6800

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• “If you’re melting chocolate

in your microwave, do yourself

a favor: Line the bowl with wax paper or parchment paper. The

squeeze test: If the vegetables thawed and refrozen. Choose another bag.

• Keep musty smells out of

your linen closet by stashing a box of baking soda on one of

the shelves, just as you would in the kitchen.

• “Place a bit of clear tape over the spot where you are going

to drive in a nail to prevent the nail from cracking drywall. It

will go right in. Also, if you’re nailing into wood, drag your nail through some soap (bar

soap is fine) before striking it. This does the same thing -- it

will keep the wood from split-

ting. You can even keep a travel-size bar of soap in your nail apron for just this purpose.” -- P.K. in New Jersey

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FLORIDA OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION

5 Questions with Adam Justice, Curator of Art at the Polk Museum of Art By Mary Joye The sculptures have changed as they do every spring. It’s always a wonder to see what pops up out of the grass in Winter Haven’s Central Park, Lemon Street in Lakeland and downtown Sebring. Adam Justice, Curator of Art at Polk Museum of Art, spent some time with us about the process of this community project that enhances the visual environment. Every year I report on the work itself, but I thought it might be fun to hear from an insider about this prestigious outdoor competition. T&T MAG: How are contestants chosen? ADAM JUSTICE: Exhibited sculptures 38

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are chosen from a pool of nationwide submissions. Each artist is permitted to submit up to three sculptures. Once the deadline is past, members from the museum staff and arts community meet with representatives from the three cities involved to score and rank each individual sculpture. After tallying the initial scores, the top 36 sculptures are reviewed and distributed among the three locations based on criteria involving space, installation logistics, and general interest from city representatives. Although only 30 of the 36 are chosen, we always retain two sculptures per city as alternates in case some pieces are unavailable by the time of installation.

T&T MAG: What are the judging criteria? ADAM JUSTICE: Each sculpture is scored by the jury of museum, arts community, and city representatives. The scoring system includes a scale from 1 to 7, with no one allowed to use 4 (everyone has to be on one side of the scale or the other). Criteria related to the creativity and originality of each sculpture is taken into consideration. But, installation logistics, safety concerns, and spatial requirements are also discussed. T&T MAG: You added Sebring not long ago. Tell us about that. ADAM JUSTICE: Two years ago representatives from the City of Sebring asked to meet with me and Claire Orologas to discuss their participation in the Florida Outdoor

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Sculpture Competition. Last year was their inaugural year and they chose five sculptures to exhibit. This year, they had an increased budget to work with and chose nine sculptures. It’s been great to expand the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Sebring has been so open and easy to work with. They truly have a vision for Sebring and are eager to incorporate the arts as an important part of that vision. We are so happy that we can assist them move toward seeing that vision into fruition. Adding Sebring has also allowed us to expand the sculpture competition beyond Polk County, allowing us to more broadly emphasize the beauty and importance of public art. T&T MAG: Lastly, talk about the exchange of the myriad of artists being represented from their states to ours. ADAM JUSTICE: We have a nationwide prospectus that goes out every year. We always receive submissions by artists from all over the country. Not only is it rewarding to help connect our community with changing exhibitions of public art, but it is equally rewarding to connect our audiences with artists from around the country. It is always exciting to see how all of the artists ultimately incorporate aspects of their own regional aesthetics into their work.

T&T MAG: Anything else you’d like to add? ADAM JUSTICE: Although the Polk Museum of Art organizes and facilitates the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition, we

certainly couldn’t do it without the dedication and support from Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Sebring. The representatives we work with from those cities, the citizens, and the community as a whole, really make all of this possible. And we admire their dedication to cultural enrichment by providing and supporting public art. Please take a stroll or a drive to see these unique visions that will only be here for a year. You will appreciate the work it takes to transport and transform these exhibits. Along with the Polk Museum of Art, sponsors such as ENVISORS, Polk State College, Chastain-Skillman, Kerry and Buffy Wilson, Six/Ten, The City of Winter Haven, Food Partners and more make this all possible. Your donations to the museum are always welcome, too! This summer, the Polk Museum of Art hosts classes and workshops for all ages and stages of talent, including a point and shoot digital photography class. Go to the website for more to do and see. Your imagination is the limit and it’s a great way to get out of the summer heat and create a masterpiece for your own private collection.

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PMoA Upcoming Events DESTINATIONS IN PAINTINGS: The Kasten Collection Tuesday, July 7, 2015 – December 6, 2015 Dorothy Jenkins Gallery & Gallery II Exhibition organized through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kasten. DUAL ABSTRACTION: April 18–July 18, 2015 Murray & Ledger Galleries Tinia Clark (Winter Haven) and Gregory Jones (Lakeland) are award-winning artists whose works have earned them a local following. PERKINS GALLERY: March 7–August 8, 2015 African American culture is embedded in a rich and complex history. JUNE 2015

Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready Hurricane Preparedness 101 Two keys to weather safety are to By Tracey Greene prepare for the risks and to act on those preparations when alerted by emergenHurricane season in effectpieces June 彿to cy officials. These are is essential through NovemberNation. 30 and we need to the Weather-Ready Refer to the Federal Emergency stay prepared for the worst. Don’t Manever agement Agency’s (FEMA) let mother nature catch youReady.gov/ off guard! hurricanes for comprehensive information on THE hurricane preparedness FOR SINGLE LADIES at home and in yourwe community. Before start listing items needed highlights on how to to prepare toSome survive a hurricane, this is the sinand action are available below: gletake ladies out there:

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kit and consider storage locations for the hard way if the power goes out – for different situations. Help community a few days! members do the same. Grills – you need one. From charcoal

to gas, the rangePLANS in price is $30 to $600. EMERGENCY Develop andand document plans for it. Take your pick get familiar with your Cleanspecific it reallyrisks. well before the storm gets Protect yourself and family with a here. Family Emergency Plan. About those grills, get the bag of Be sureortothat plan for locations awaythe charcoal propane tank before from store home. shelves go empty. Business owners and site locations Regarding that charcoal and propane: should create Workplace Plans buy back up for the back up! Make schools and fluid. daycares Don’t sure forget the lighter have School Emergency Plans. Don’t lose your mind when the storm Pet owners should have plans to comes: grilling is for the outdoors only. care for their animals. The Centers for No ifs, ands, or buts. Do not bring that Disease Control & Prevention offer grill inside your house to cook for your information on animal health impacts in family. Folks, I know you think I’m evacuation shelters. being funny. But boat seriously. Prepare your and be aware of Ice – we love ice. thing marine safety if you It’s arethe on first or near theto run out, and the first thing needed. The water. week before the storm, if room allows,

start putting icemaker into overHEALTH & your ENVIRONMENT drive. Takeguidelines those handy groceryyour bags, Follow to guard and double bag as much as room community’s health and ice protect the for. enThen start filling those coolers that vironment duringupand after the storm. you have. Also freeze bottles of water Review the Centers for Disease that can be used for drinking as it melts. Control’s (CDC) health considerations before, during, and afterbefore a storm. Clean up your house the Remember follow the U.S. Food & storm. Wash alltodirty laundry. Drug Administration’s (FDA) starts food and Shop early before everyone water safety guidelines during freaking out, and their evil sidesdisascome ters. out – I’m pretty sure even the nicest litProtectleReview old ladythe canEnvironmental have her moments. tionGet Agency (EPA) For suggestions foryou a generator. about $600, health and environmental safety in could save yourself a lot of trouble when disaster preparedness.

a storm hits. For those who already have a generaEVACUATION tor,Image it would be wise toTraffic crank it of Interstate inup anonce Evaca year. It’s a sad day when you think uation you have one it won’t start up, and Review theand FEMA Evacuation Guidelines to allow for enough time to the power has gone away. pack andone inform And morefriends thing, ifand youfamily don’t if you to leave your home. FOLLOW haveneed extension cords, that awesome geninstructions issued by local officials. erator won’t do you any good. Leave immediately if ordered! Next to last thing about those generaConsider your protection options to tors, they stay outside just like those decide whether to stay or evacuate your grills! home if you are not ordered to evacuate.Really, last thing, if you don’t have back up gas for the gasa it takesbe to careful, keep When waiting out storm them running – you’re the danger may not be screwed! over yet... If official say to evacuate – listen. BEyour ALERT Take stuff, FOR: along with your pets, Tornadoes – they are often spawned and start driving - ASAP. Plan your by hurricanes. route early and stay in control. The the storm – it may The calm week“eye” of the of storm, go through seem like the storm is over, but after your frig and freezer and start eating up the eye passes, the winds will change the items that will parish first. direction and quickly return to hurricaneHere’s force.a tip from a good friend of mine: if the power goes out, get together with neighbors and have block parties RECOVER with all until the food that can’t be saved. Wait an area is declared safeShe and a few neighbors got several grills before returning home. together and each they would Remember thatmeal recovering fromuse a up as much food asa possible. Her disaster is usually gradual process. thought was that she would rather share Refenence from it with her neighbors, than to throw it all National Hurricane Center away as it spoiled! Smart woman…

emergency shopping list Use this list to get prepared before a emergency. It has bee compiled to help you not break your budget all at once.

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

HARDWARE STORE PURCHASES • Containers to hold disaster supply kit (large plastic tub with lid, backpack, etc.) • 2 flashlights (before the storm test to make sure they really work) • 彿 portable tool kit • 彿 roll of duct tape • 彿 utility knife • 彿 tarp (to cover a leaky roof if necessary) • 彿 battery-operated radio • Batteries for flashlights and radio (Back up batteries for the batteries)

DRUG STORE PURCHASES • 彿 toothbrush for each member of the household • 彿 large tube toothpaste • 彿 bottle each of necessary overthe-counter and prescription medications • 彿 box sanitary wipes or liquid hand sanitizer • 彿 package of sanitary napkins or tampons • 彿 bottle shampoo • 彿 family-size first aid kit

Purchase or gather from existing household supply • 彿 blanket or sleeping bag for each member of the household • 彿 small pillow for each member of the household Towels Books or games for entertainment • 彿 local road map • 彿 set of extra clothing and shoes for each member of the household

WEEK 2

Week Two

GROCERY STORE PURCHASES • 3 cans of meat for each member of the household (i.e., tuna, chicken, chili, beef stew, corned beef, Spam) • 3 cans of ready-to-eat soup for each member of the household • 3 cans of vegetables for each member of the household • 3 cans of fruit for each member of the household • 彿 box of heavy-duty garbage bags with ties • 彿 box zip-lock food storage bags for storing important papers and small items • 彿 hand-operated can opener

WEEK 4

Week Four

GROCERY STORE PURCHASES • 3 gallons of water for each member of the household, including pets

• 2 containers/boxes quick energy snacks (granola bars, nuts, raisins, trail mix)

• 彿 jar of peanut butter

• 2 large cans of juice (not concentrate)

• 彿 package of assorted plastic utensils

• 彿 package of paper plates and

bowls

• 2 rolls of paper towels

• 彿 6-roll pack of toilet paper If needed:

• Purchase extra items for pets (food, leashes, toys, etc.)

• Purchase extra items for children (baby food, formula, diapers, coloring books, etc.)

• Purchase extra items for elder-

ly or special needs family mem-

bers (hearing aid batteries, med-

ications, special food, etc.)

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