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Southern Regional Show Ski Championships

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Jun 23, 2018 - Jun 24, 2018 All Day

The Southern Regional Show Ski

Championships will be held June

23-24 at the Martin Luther King, Jr.

Park on Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Water ski show teams and individu-

als will perform in competition to be named best in the Southern Region.

Water ski shows are themed per-

formances with music, choreography

and acting combined with traditional show acts such as: ballet on water, freestyle jumping, barefoot skiing, clown routines, and of course the

impressive human pyramid. Each

team adds their own creativity and

unique talent to the competition. In the team competition, judges from

the National Show Ski Association

(NSSA) consider the flow, execution,

difficulty and spectator appeal of the 13 acts in each show which, com-

bined with elements of the overall

Region Show Ski Champions, the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees.

Individual competitions feature

Swivel Ballet, Tandem Doubles, Team Jumping and Barefoot Endurance. All except barefoot endurance are judged on the NSSA standards of execution and difficulty. EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, June 23

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Individual Swivel Competition

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Doubles Competition

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Cypress

Gardens Water Ski Team On-Water

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Lakeland Water Ski Team On-Water

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Carolina Water Ski Team On-Water

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Individual Freestyle Jump Competition

show, determine the winner. Each

Sunday, June 24

show.

Ski Team On-Water

team, the Cypress Gardens Water Ski

Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show Team

Water Ski Club, Lakeland; the

12:30 p.m. Team Jump Competition

team has one hour to perform their Teams competing will be the host

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Tampa Water 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Sarasota

Team, Winter Haven; the Lakeland

On-Water

Carolina Show Ski Team, Charlotte,

1:15 p.m.: Barefoot Endurance

Team; and current National Show Ski

lowing the conclusion of barefoot

N.C.; the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show

Award Ceremony immediately fol-

Champions and defending Southern

endurance.

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Southern Regional Show Ski Championships

Lubeck Album Release

Dad's Turn

10 Urinetown 18 Ole Tampa Cubans 28 Hurricane Preparedness 29 4th of July Celebrations

Dad's Turn

10 Urinetown

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Brian's Brain

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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. Just check out this issue. Don’t forget to vote for your Favorite Bartender for our 15th annual Polk County’s Beloved Bartender issue. Deadline is June 16th. See page 8 for details. June 1st starts Hurricane season. We all remember last year with Harvey, Irma and Maria. And of course the Charley, Frances and Jeanne trifecta. So, stay on your toes and get prepared. We have a great hurricane tips and shopping list on page 28. As always, expect more, get more, we deliver. Chris Douglas Publisher

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une is here! A big month with the beginning of summer time fun, the beginning of hurricane season and also the time to honor

Dad! From household maintenance to yard work, Dad always gets the job done – with a little to no complaining. He works hard to take care of the family now it’s time to give a little back and take care of him. Time to ditch that old traditional “neck tie” or “shirt” as a gift for Father’s Day. Having more of the oneon-one time or family activities with dad is what he will really appreciate. An experience with Dad is more meaningful than a gift card to a restaurant or a retail store. Making memories is the newest trend in gift giving.

The Experience Gift Time to put the thinking cap on and really figure out what Dad likes. What are his hobbies? What does he enjoy? What does he like to do with his spare time? Golf, Fishing, Skeet/Trap Shooting, Bowling, Gardening, Biking, Hiking, Camping, Boating, Sporting Events, Nature. What floats his boat? DAD LIKES GETTIN’ HIS HANDS DIRTY: If your Dad’s always working in

the yard, why not pitch in? Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot to buy some nice plants or a tree, along with supplies, and spend some time outside getting dirty with Dad. You’ll make memories and this gift will last a long time. DAD LIKES THE WATER: Whether it’s

fishing, water-skiing, air-boating or just relaxing on the water, here in Polk County we got you covered! Don’t have a boat of your own or don’t want Dad doing all the work on his special day, here’s a few options for having a good time. The Living Water Boat Cruises in Winter Haven (closed Sundays), Paul Bonifay’s Of The Chain Pontoon Cruises, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Kissimmee, Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours in Lake Wales, Captain Fred’s Airboat Nature Tours in Lake Hamilton. Marine Supply Boating Center in Winter Haven (closed Sundays); rent fishing, deck or pontoon boats SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM

to cruise around the Chain of Lakes. DAD LIKES SPORTS: How about take in a baseball game with Dad? The Lakeland Flying Tigers have their summer games at Publix Field Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. With great daily promotions and discount offers; you and Dad can enjoy a game along with some hot dogs and drinks without breaking the bank! LakelandFlyingTigers.com (June home games Jun 8 to 14) Take in a pro-baseball game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Check out their daily promotions for great money-saving deals. Mlb.com/rays/schedule (June home games Jun 7 to 13 and 22 to 26) Fast paced soccer more your speed, then you’ll LOVE the electric open air excitement that the Orlando City Soccer brings to the table. This event will not disappoint! Orlandocitysc. com (June home game is Jun 23) DAD LIKES CAMPING: We’ve got you

covered! How about a weekend getaway with Dad? Even better one that’s still pretty close to home! Camp Mack, A Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort in Lake Wales has it all; 40-room lodge, marina with boat rentals and excursions. World class bass fishing. It’s also beside the Lake Kissimmee State Park which has 20-miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Westgate

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• • •• FROM PAGE 7 River Ranch Resort & Rodeo. Lots of Dad’s favorite activities all located in one place! Whether it’s “tent” camping, “glamping”, a luxe teepee or nice cabin, River Ranch has your perfect level of comfort ready to go. With so many activities available, your adventures with Dad will be jam packed all weekend long. This is definitely a fun for all experience! From horseback riding, air-

boats, archery to mini-golf, 9-hole golf, swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range and a Saturday night rodeo! The list goes on and on… DAD LIKES GOLF: Being in Florida, we have a plethora of golf courses. And, summer time is the best time for locals to get better rates. Make sure to check out local courses for any Father’s Day specials they may be offering. Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club in Haines City (southerndunes.com). Omni ChampionsGate

Golf Course in ChampionsGate; make sure to ask for their Central Florida Resident special! (championsgategolf.com) Cleveland Heights Golf Course in Lakeland. (city owned course) Hunting Hills Golf & Country Club, North Lakeland. (Huntinghillscountryclub.com) Cypresswood Golf & Country Club in Winter Haven (cypresswoodcc.com) DAD LIKES TO SHOOT: Want the thrill of the

shoot without the “kill”? How about doing a little Skeet and Trap shooting with Dad? Tenoroc Public Shooting Range in Lakeland (myfwc. com/hunting/safety-education/shooting-ranges/tenoroc/) Catfish Creek Sporting Clays in Haines City. One of the nicest facilities in Florida right here in our own backyard! (catfishcreeksportingclays.com) DAD LIKES TO BOWL: How about a family

outing at the bowling alley? Cypress Lanes in Winter Haven (cypresslanes.com) Orange Bowl Lanes in North Lakeland (orangebowllanes.net) For a bigger bowling experience, try Splitsville Lanes at Disney Springs in Orlando for hours of fun with Dad! (splitsvillelanes.com)

DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE: How about a date

with just you and your Dad? Winter Haven’s Daddy Daughter Dance Sat, June 16 at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven (mywinterhaven. com/event/daddy-daughter-dance-2018/) Mulberry’s Father Daughter Luau Sat, June 16 at Mulberry Civic Center (cityofmulberryfl.org/ event/mulberrys-father-daughter-luau/)

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LUBECK RELEASES SIXTH ALBUM - DRAGONFLY Central Florida singer/songwriter Michael LuBecke - LuBeck, proudly announces the release of his sixth studio album: Dragonfly. The five song disc features three new songs and two previously unreleased tracks, all to be performed, along with his other favorited originals, by a full band at the album release party, slated for July 1, 2018 at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven, FL. “I’m very excited to have this project finally come to fruition! I’ve been working on some of these songs for years and I’m happy to share them with everyone”, says LuBeck. Two tracks, including the title track Dragonfly, were recorded by the talented Winter Haven musician and producer Mike Richards, who also mixed and mastered the release. Mike will sit in on bass guitar for the CD release party. Also joining LuBeck’s band for the event, on keyboard, is his musical brother, the classically trained Greg “Wolfman” Schlietwiler, with whom he was a member of noted Chicago band Eat a Peach, and who performed on the album’s gospel track Show Me The Way. Rounding out the band lineup for the party is skilled drummer Danny Richard of The Smokey River Band. The airy, catchy, ethereal sounds of local band Spirit and the Cosmic Heart

BRIAN’S BRAIN

By Brian Bruchey

Moving On Out

will start off the party at 3 PM. The free event is all open to all ages and will offer Dragonfly and other merchandise for sale. For further information contact Anastasia Zivic at The Key of Z. LuBeck: Well-crafted originals, a fresh, progressive take on classic and hard rock, a helping of today's alternative, plus deep cuts and your favorite hits. Michael LuBecke is an American singer-songwriter currently residing in Winter Haven, Florida. A multi-instrumentalist, he has been endorsed by Spector ® Bass Company, toured nationally, shared stages with and opened for international acts and has received numerous awards, as well as having his original song “Mexico” garner the Number 1 most requested song for 12 weeks in a row on Chicagoland’s WVLP 98.7FM. Album release party slated for July 1, 2018 at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven, FL

The process of moving from one house to another is underway in the Bruchey family. It’s the great move from one side of Winter Haven to the other side. We’re moving on up in the Zip Code world. Cue the theme song from TV’s “The Jeffersons”. We have resided in the same house for the past thirteen years. When we built the house in 2005, it was just me and my wife. In the years since, we’ve added one child, one dog, one turtle, five hamsters, and eleven fish. Sadly, only the boy and the turtle have survived to make the move with me and my wife. However, my boy’s behavior may yet prevent him from making the move. Maybe when we sell our current house, we could throw in a nine-year-old boy as part of the deal. We could tell the potential buyers that he could mow their lawn. Probably better not do that…we might get sued because he’s defective. As we near the completion of construction of our new house, we’re closing in on the point where all of our stuff has got to be packed up and ready to move. My wife and I had two totally different views on packing: She felt that we needed to get everything packed up, and I felt like if we waited long enough, everything would just magically get packed up, and I wouldn’t have to do much at all. Amazingly, it looks like we were both correct. I’m not saying I didn’t help much. I can’t tell you how many times I had to move my feet from the coffee table just so she could get past me with a big box of whatever. I may have even built up some extra muscle in my legs from moving them away from the table so much. I cannot lie; my wife did most of the work in packing up our house. And I did try to help, several times. I would ask her, “You want me to move that?” And she would reply, “No. You keep playing your games on the computer.” I have to say, that

she was very sweet about volunteering to do the work. I think the moving experience has taken a toll on my wife, especially with her manners. In the beginning of the process, she would say things like, “Could you please move your feet?” “Would you please help me move the refrigerator?” And toward the end, she stopped saying please. So many times in recent weeks, my wife has said, “Can we throw this away?” And I’d look to see what she was talking about, and I’d reply, “I haven’t seen that in ten years! We need to keep that, in case I ever need it again!” I don’t think she fully grasps the importance and awesomeness of my stuff. I am not a hoarder. We don’t have boxes and boxes of stuff piled up in every room, and you don’t have to make your way through a tunnel just to get from the kitchen to the bathroom. I have stuff…just not that much stuff. The plan is for this to be our final move. Well, the final move for my wife and I. My son has about nine more years there before he’s going to have to move. I figure there is a possibility we may move again someday. Those odds are the exact same as us winning the Powerball Lottery, since that would be the only way we would move. And if that happens, I am going to pay someone else to move my stuff. It’s way too hard for me to sit back and watch my wife do all of that hard work by herself. Brian “I move from couch to bed” Bruchey QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS bruchey@gmail.com JUNE 2018

URINETOWN

A Hilarious Musical Satire of the Legal System by James Coulter Imagine a future where there are no private bathrooms. Where relieving yourself is a privilege. And where you have to make a collect call whenever Mother Nature calls. This dour yet whimsical view of a dystopian future is showcased through “Urinetown”, a three-time Tony award-winning musical coming to the Lakeland Community Theatre this July. “Urinetown” is an irreverent satire of political and economic corruption as well as a 10 JUNE 2018

spoof of musical theater, poking fun at such classics as “The Threepenny Opera” and “Les Misérables.” Nick Judy, the director for this Lakeland production, fell in love with the musical many years ago, as it had him laughing so hard that he was crying by the final curtain. Since then, he and many others have been pushing for the musical to be hosted in Lakeland; and now that the production is finally moving forward, he anticipates directing it with a little bit of his own irreverent yet equally reverent take on the American musical art form.

“So [by] adding my own bit of sense of humor...we will have a really good time poking fun at the format and style while also celebrating it,” Judy said. “The music is amazing, the dances are fun, the story itself is really hilarious, and you will have a really good time across the board.” With this being their final show of the 32nd season, Lakeland Community Theatre has been growing each and every year, growing from five main shows a year to six, along with several workshops, classes, and a special needs program, “Out of the Box”, explained Bernadette Heaps, Business Manager.

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Urinetown Director, Nick Judy works on props for an upcoming show.

Their 32-year-long success has not only been due to the diversity of their productions, but also the overall high professional quality, rivaling that of many larger theaters, Heaps said. “Our productions are much better-quality productions than people expect,” she said. “We hear a lot from our audience that they have seen shows from the RP Funding Center and they think we do it at least as good if not better because our production quality is so high.” Alan Reynolds, Artistic Managing Director of Lakeland Community Theatre, who has more than 36 years of experience in theatre, television, and film, became its leader nine years ago. In that short time the theatre’s budget has doubled increasing overall production quality, established a sustainability endowment, launched a special needs troupe which has grown from 10 to over 100 participants, formed the Page to Stage troupe that brings live theatre to area Title One schools at no charge, and founded a Senior Troupe. Even in spite of cuts to art funding from the state, the theater continues to offer professional high-quality productions with affordable ticket prices, Reynolds said. “Our mission is to make the theater available and accessible to all,” he said. “We are not just a place to see a great show. We do a lot of great things for our community.” Reynolds has raised Judy “since he was a pup” as a young man volunteering in Theater Winter Haven, even being able to perform alongside him on the stage. He appreciates Judy’s sense of humor, and as such, considered him the best director to tackle the satirical “Urinetown.” “He is very funny,” he said. “It is just a great show, and Nick is wired in such a way that he is going to do a fine job.” Judy was inspired to enter musical theater

Creative Director, Alan Reynolds and Director, Nick Judy discuss plans for the new show Urinetown.

at the young age of seven, performing in many local theater companies. Upon graduating high school, Judy would attend Polk State College, and later Florida State University. During this time, he worked the college circuits for several companies such as Theatre Winter Haven before graduating with his bachelor’s degree in theater studies. After college, he performed some freelance work before being picked up by his mentor, Alan Reynolds, the creative director of Lakeland Community Theatre, where Judy rose up the ranks to his current position, and where he has been working ever since for the past decade. During his career, he has tackled a new project every month, often working on one to two shows each month within a different area.

What keeps him motivated has been the collaboration with other directors and artists to create the most out of their creative ideas, putting their own individual pieces together to form a larger, better product. “We have a lot of new actors and talent in the show that are accomplished in their life but have not been on Lakeland stages before and so I am really excited by the audience getting an opportunity to see these new and fresh faces,” he said. “Urinetown” will be performed at Lakeland Community Theatre, located at 121 S. Lake Avenue in Lakeland. Performances are on July 13, 14, 15, and on the 20, 21, and 22. For more information about show pricing, future productions or to donate to the live theater experience, visit their website: www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Creative Director, Allen Reynolds and Urinetown Director, Nick Judy, goofing off in the prop room.

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Bottoms Up Sports Bar 419 E. Bridgers Ave (863) 845-2913 Karaoke, Pool Tables Silver Strike Bowling Beer & Wine Find Us On Facebook Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Wed, Trivia 6p Thu, Hospitality Night/$3 wells Thu & Sat, Dart Tourn. 8p Sat & Sun, Beer Bckt Specials Idle Zone (Downtown) 117 E Lake Ave (863) 875-7932 Sat, Karaoke 8p Live Music 7p Sports Packages/TVs Extended Menu: Steaks, Oysters, Tuna, Full Bar!

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Presented By Brew Hounds Sports Lounge The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

DAVENPORT

Frank E’s Lakeside 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 574-9830 Fri-Sun Live Music Great Sunsets

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps Lucky’s Corner Pocket 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Full Liquor Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Outdoor Beer Garden Fri & Sun Karaoke w/Lon The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

DUNDEE New Grove Lounge (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) Sun, Karaoke 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537

Crooked Bass Grill/ Tavern 1010 N. Scenic Hwy. (863) 589-5887 Full Liquor Seafood, Steaks & Burgers Live Music Fri & Sat Pool Table & Darts

FROSTPROOF

BARTOW

FT. MEADE

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar

Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732

Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Thu, Karaoke 7-10p 12 JUNE 2018

Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p

P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger!

HAINES CITY All Star Grill 94 Maxcy Plaza Circle (863) 422-3455 Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459

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

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F Wed, Karaoke w/Alice 3rd Fri, Bike Bash

LAKELAND 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 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 The Boondocks 8515 Hwy 98 North (863) 858-3355 Wed, Pool Tourny Fri & Sat, Live Band 9p

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FINGER LICKIn' FOOD Dad likes his food and he likes it BIG! Man-sized and large portions are right up his alley. Make a list of his favorite foods and head out on the town for a meal or two in his honor. Don’t forget that he also appreciates a home cooked meal too. Breakfast time! Tall stack of pancakes and sausage anyone? DAD LIKES STEAK: Texas Cattle Company in

Lakeland. Manny’s Chophouse in Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Winter Haven. Longhorn Steakhouse in Winter Haven. Norby’s Steak & Seafood in Lake Wales; no frills just good eats! DAD LIKES RIBS: Ovation Bistro in Davenport

and Winter Haven. Dundee BBQ Company and Polk City BBQ Company. Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits in Lakeland.

DAD LIKES CHICKEN WINGS: Hooters (of

course!) in South and North Lakeland. Duke’s Brewhouse in Lakeland; eye candy with some wings!

DAD LIKES FISH/SEAFOOD: Harborside in

Winter Haven; a great water view along with their signature BIG fish sandwich. Harry’s Old Place in Winter Haven; one of Winter Haven’s best kept secrets!

DAD LIKES HAMBURGERS: Idle Zone Bar & Grill in Winter Haven; enjoy live music on Sundays. Burger 21 in Lakeland at Lakeside Village.

DAD LIKES PIZZA: Mellow Mushroom in Lakeland; out of this world pizza in a fun themed restaurant. DAD LIKES SUNDAY BRUNCH: Fire Restaurant

in Winter Haven. Keke’s Breakfast Café in Lakeland at Merchants Walk. Frescos in Downtown Lakeland. Egg Haven in Winter Haven; best blueberry pancakes and pork chops & eggs! Whichever adventure you choose for your Dad for Father’s Day, make it special and heart-felt. Whether it’s the day of, the week before or the whole weekend, just spending time together is the best gift of all. These memories will last a life-time. Happy Father’s Day to all of those special men that help guide us through life. With their big hands for much needed hugs to their shoulders to cry on or their gentle much needed lectures and advice given over the years. Dads, thank you and honor you!

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Vote for your favorite BARTENDER today! The top 10 voted bartenders will be featured in our 15th annual “Beloved Bartenders” issue, July 2018. Deadline for Ballots is June 15, 2018 (by 11:59pm).

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Mail This Ballot to: Today & Tonight Magazine PO Box 2612 • Winter Haven, FL 33883

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SNAPSHOTZ

Champino’s Rest & Pizzeria, Sandpiper Plaza 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd (863) 937-8866 Happy Hr 3-7p Full Liquor Bar Direct TV

Johnny G’s 5153 US Hwy 98N (863) 858-3366 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri 4-6p Tue, Ladies Night $1 Drinks Wed, 5¢ Drafts/$1 Wells Sun, Free Pool 6-cl

Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Happy Hr 3-7p Daily Specials Mon, Tacos 5-10p Wed, Boneless Wings 5-10p

Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898 Tue, $5 Burgers/$1 Drafts Wed, .50 Wings 4p-cl Thu, $2 Redneck Tacos Fri, AUCE Fish $8.95

Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Fine Bar Food Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N Suite 13 (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily NFL Sunday Ticket/ MLB Package $12 Buckets Dart Tournaments Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Late Menu/Full bar 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 House DJ Mon-Thu, Nightly Specials Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Wed-Sun, 8-Ball/9Ball 6p Thu-Sun, Karaoke 9p

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SNAPSHOTZ TO: SNAPSHOTZ@ TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM

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Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Jazz & Cigar Lounge Full Bar Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat LakelandLoft.com Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Masons Live 5501 S. Florida Ave (863) 333-0096 Crafted Bar Food Tue, Trivia 7:30p Wed, Karaoke Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat, DJ Fri & Sat, Live Bands Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, $5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p

Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 604-1456 $1.25 Drafts Trish is Back! All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar 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 Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p

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SNAPSHOTZ The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Mon-Fri, $1 drafts 3-7p Tue, $2 Dom Bottles Thu, Ladies Night 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat

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

Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music

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

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly

B-Pop’s Lounge 114 W Central Ave (863) 662-3853 Open Daily, 12 pm Beer & Wine Thu, Trivia Sun, MimosaMania

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue & Fri, Poker 7p Sat, Poker 1p Pool Tables, Darts, Golden Tee

Just One More Bar 112 E. Crystal Ave. (863) 223-8803 Mon, Tue, Thu, Poker 6p Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Karaoke 9p-1a Fire Restaurant Sun, Pool & Karaoke 4p 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Grape Expectations Resort 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd 14143 Camp Mack Rd Suite 150 (863) 696-3863 (863) 318-8800 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Wine Bar Smoke-Free Y’all Come Back Saloon Grove Roots Brewing 3230 State Rd 60 E Co. (863) 676-5759 302 3rd Street SW Taco Tues, $1 (863) 291-0700 Live Music/Pool Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p Westgate River Ranch Saloon Harborside Restaurant 3200 River Ranch Blvd. 2435 7th St SW Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p (863) 692-1321 ext Sunday, Early Bird 3-5p 40013 Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-6p Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a Waterfront Dining in Lk Shipp

RIVER RANCH

WINTER HAVEN

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A.J. Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623

High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music

Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke

Idle Zone (At Lake May) 615 7th Street SW (863) 875-7949 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Sports Packages/TVs Great Food; Lunch & Dinner Outside Lakefront Seating

Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music/$12 Bckts Jun 30, 80s Party w/Hip Squad Sept 2, Labor Day Regatta Prty Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Fri, Bike Night w/DJ Redd; Biker Games, Chef Jeff Grillin’ Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/ Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Drive (863) 662-5948 Wed-Fri, 4p-cl/SatSun11:30a Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Daily Food Specials Sat, Prime Rib 2p-cl LAST CHANCE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BARTENDER SEE PAGE 14

Ninth Annual

Swing for the Cure Golf Tournament and After-Party

Thank You Sponsors and Teams

The Cassidy Family A&E Auto Body, Inc. Advanced Diagnostic Group - MRI Arnold Palmer Medical Center Bob Paul Inc. Counter Agriculture Services Donley Citrus, Inc. FantasyGolfBag.com Greenway Turf Management Heath Construction & Management, LLC Hill Nissan Keller Mechanical & Engineering McDonalds

Morgan Stanley – Scheck/Lewis Group Dr. Paul Morin - Bond Clinic MVR Oakley Transport, Inc. Over the Hill Gang Polk State College Foundation Power Transportation, Inc. Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club Sun Central Media Group Team Over Cooked Travel Leaders Group Winter Haven Hospital

Special thanks to: Art’s Golf Cars, Inc. Bernie Little Distributors Coca-Cola

www.facebook.com/LewisFamilyCancerFund

Florida’s Natural McDonald’s Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club

Sysco Winter Haven Hospital Foundation

For more information: Josh Lewis (863) 287-2106 or whhfoundation@baycare.org

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The original Cuban sandwich. Authentic Cuban bread layered with mustard, ham, our slow roasted pork, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese and pickles.

OLE TAMPA CUBANS Feel of Ybor In Your Back Yard

Guava pastry.

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By Amy Sumerlin Photos By Chris Douglas

“When I was a boy,” Dwayne Williams began, “my Dad worked for an oil company, and I would hang out with him on Saturdays down at the Port of Tampa.” Hanging out with Dad created cherished memories – and some of them were about what they ate on those days. “We would eat Devil Crabs from one local place; and get authentic Cuban sandwiches from another,” he remembered. “Those tastes inspired me.” LEARNING THE INDUSTRY Acting on that inspiration, Dwayne started working in the restaurant industry before he could drive – when he was just 14. After working at the original (before it became a buffet) Buddy Freddy’s for 10 years, he remained in the food industry, but moved to Mutual Wholesale Company. During his career there, he rose through the ranks to management and, in the process, received a great education about logistics, warehousing, and distribution cycles for the industry… and he would also, from the relationships with vendors that he built, learn which ones delivered the best, freshest food. His next step was back to a restaurant; he was the Chief Operating Officer for a local buffet chain, playing a key role in

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Devil Crab, stuffed with fresh crab meat, deep fried and served with hot sauce.

Black beans with rice bowl.

its growth. “But I had a vision,” he said. “I really wanted to put all that I had learned into building my own brand.” THE BEGINNING OF HIS BRAND Dwayne’s first venture into the business is a quaint diner, Dwayne’s Place, just North of Mulberry on Florida Avenue. Dwayne’s Place is where you go for true Southern cuisine -- think fried green tomatoes, pork chops like Mama used to serve on Sunday afternoon, patty melts, and pies. Homemade pies. A TASTE OF TAMPA Dwayne always knew that

Dwayne’s Place wasn’t where his brand would end: Those Cuban flavors that inspired him in his youth continued to dance in his head. “I really wanted to bring the taste and feel of Tampa Bay to Polk County,” he explained. And so, in October 2017, Ole Tampa Cubans opened its doors. The focus at Ole Tampa is on the food – if you are imagining a fancy, white tablecloth restaurant, stop. Instead, picture a cheerful roadside eatery with a comfortable patio area, which would be fabulous on a beautiful May or even November afternoon. For me, however, it was the mention of “Call Ahead Drive Thru Pick Up” on a busy Monday night that called my name. And indeed, everything was ready

for me when I pulled up to the window. “You must be hungry,” she said with a laugh, as I had ordered one of nearly everything on the menu. If you’re thinking I spent a lot of money that night, you are thankfully incorrect. My total bill didn’t even hit $40. THE FOOD My husband and my mom joined me for this feast. Hubby tried the El Cubano, William’s version of the Tampa-style Cuban (Tampa immigrants incorporated their love for Genoa salami into the beloved sandwich from their homeland), $7.50 for a whole. Because Mom is a fan of tomato and lettuce, I had ordered the American Cuban for her, also $7.50. Both versions start with bread baked at Ybor’s historic La Segunda Central Bakery. In between those slices of light, airy heaven, you find paper-thin sweet ham; flavorful, moist pork that William roasted for hours, and, of course, Swiss cheese and pickles. Hubby would have been ticked if I forgot the Black Beans and Rice, so that was on the order. The table became especially quiet as he tried that – this part was his favorite. This bowl includes slow-cooked black beans, seasoned white rice, diced onions, fresh pico de gallo, cilantro and lime. At $7.95, it could have been a meal by itself. I tried The Port Salad ($8.99)— which included all my favorite parts of Cuban fare – the ham, salami, pork, Swiss cheese, and even the black beans—on a huge bed of lettuce.

That way, I could save my carbs

for the Devil Crabs (4.50)—which

were an absolute delight with their

thin crust and fresh crab meat. “There are no fillers in my Devil Crabs,”

Williams explained. “And I spent

months developing and perfecting that recipe.”

And fresh is key – Williams doesn’t

hold leftovers to sell tomorrow. “We

make a certain amount and when it’s gone, it’s gone.”

Same goes for the guava pastries

($1.99), which are made each day

by his wife. On that Monday night,

there were only two left, and I took

both (apologies to whoever showed up after me). Mom and I enjoyed those and were especially tickled

with the flaky crust and warm guava

jam. Next time, I will call in earlier to reserve more.

THE FUTURE Williams said he is keeping his

menu simple, because he plans

to duplicate the concept in other

locations; the shop will be in Plant City, where he grew up. Others

will follow as he finds just the right location.

So if you haven’t yet experienced

Ole Tampa, give it a try. “Visitors to

my restaurants are more than guests;

more than a transaction: They are my friends,” Williams said.

FMI: Ole Tampa Cubans, 713 N.

Church Street, Mulberry. (863) 943-

5556. Hours Mon-Friday 10AM to 6 PM; Saturday, 10AM to 3 PM.

JUNE 2018

JUNE CONCERT CALENDAR PRESENTED BY JESSIE’S LOUNGE SATURDAY, JUNE 2

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) RANEY WADE (The Pink Piano, LKD) RUSTY & LAURIE WRIGHT 2p/WELL WORN SOLES 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) NRG (Ybor Lounge, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

CURT BEASLEY & TY JOHSON (Idle Zone Bar/Grill, ADL) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Swan Brewing, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ BILL COLE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) WILEY AND PAUL (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SOFA KINGS DUO (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) BOBBY JAMES (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) WELL WORN SOLES (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, JUNE 4 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) MUSIC JAM w/JAMIE BECKETT (Derry Down, WH)

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 FREDDY & THE FOOS FOOS (Apple Lounge, WH) SHANNON REED BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) THE ACCUZED (Ybor Lounge, LKD) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD) DAVID BRIMER TRIO (Ybor Lounge, LKD) 20 JUNE 2018

DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD)

OAK HILL DRIFTERS

(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) BULLY FOR YOU

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) RUSTED

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 ACOUSTIC DOSE

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

BRIAN JONES PROJECT (Swan Brewing, LKD) T MIKE & DUKE

(Fire Restaurant, WH)

MONDAY, JUNE 11 LUBECK

(Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 ED WRIGHT

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK

(Apple Lounge, WH)

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LOW VOLTAGE (Apple Lounge, WH)

(Music Ranch, LKD) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) LOTP BAND (Masons Live, LKD)

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ASHLEY LIBERTY & DANIEL STRANGE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) WILEY, PJ AND THE MAZZ (Swan Brewing, LKD) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ QUARTET (Tempo 1930, WH) ELLIE LEE BAND wsg MUSIC RANCH BAND

(Idle Zone Bar/Grill, ADL) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

MONDAY, JUNE 18

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

VELVET JONES

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 WALLS

LUBECK

(Molly McHugh’s, LKD) RUSTY WRIGHT

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) 4X

SOFA KINGS DUO

OAKLEE

DARYL HALL & JOHN

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

OATES AND TRAIN wsg

(Apple Lounge, WH)

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

(Tempo 1930, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) HOLLYWOOD BLVD. T MIKE & DUKE

POWER SURGE

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

FIFTH GEAR BAND

(Keel & Curley Winery, P CTY)

KOLT 45

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 ACOUSTIC DOSE

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND

(Shady Cove, HC)

WILEY, PJ, THE MAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH)

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) FREE AGENT

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MAROON 5 wsg

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

AND JUDY

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

DAVID BRIMER TRIO

JULIA MICHAELS SPIT FIRE

QUEEN

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

ELI MOSLEY

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

(RP Funding Center, LKD)

(Apple Lounge, WH)

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

HANK HENRY

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE

THE BLUE ROOSTERS

(Keel & Curley Winery, P CTY) STYX AND JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS wsg TESLA (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

POWER SURGE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

KENAPPERSON

VELVET JONES

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ACOUSTIC STAGE w/ PHIL SCHNEIDER (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 BOBBY JAMES (Idle Zone Bar/Grill, ADL) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ DENNY ELLIS (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SOFA KINGS DUO (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

KANDACE SPRINGS

BOBBY TARANTINO wsg NF AND KYLE

(Midflorida CU Amph, TMP) RUMOR HAZIT

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 PICKUP ARTISTS

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

BLACK EYED SOOZIE (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) LUBECK

(Cherry Pocket, LW) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ QUARTET

(Lakeland Loft, LKD) RUSTED

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) MELISSA CRISPO

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

ALMOST THERE

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

TROY THOMPSON

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 KEVIN MAINES & THE VOLTS wsg EUGENE SNOWDEN (Jessie’s Bar, WH) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Idle Zone Bar/Grill, ADL)

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

COVER FIRE BAND w/ MUSIC RANCH BAND (Music Ranch, LKD)

WEEZER, PIXIES AND THE WOMBATS

(Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

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Green Jellÿ

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 PATRICK RENNEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ALMOST THERE (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) WILEY, PJ AND THE MAZZ (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, JUNE 25 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES AND TRAIN wsg KANDACE SPRINGS (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER TRIO (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SOFA KINGS DUO (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 RUMOR HAZIT (Apple Lounge, WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD) CHRISTIAN RYAN MUSIC (Lakeland Loft, LKD) JENU SIX & THE OLD SOULS (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) WONDERLAND (Crown Lounge, CLMT) MEGHAN TRAINOR/ LIAM PAYNE/ ALESSIA CARA/ SEAN PAUL/ KENT JONES/MADISON BEER/IN REAL LIFE (Amalie Arena, TMP) SOUTHBOUND (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

THE HIP SQUAD (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WILEY, PJ, THE MAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) DARK SUMMER wsg COLDCLOCK KNOCKOUT/BURIAL AT SEA/ AURURAE (Johnny G’s, LKD) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SMOKEPOINT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SMOKEPOINT (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD) THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS wsg WALK THE MOON, MISTERWIVES, JOYWAVE (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

SUNDAY, JULY 1 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK wsg SPIRIT AND THE COSMIC HEART (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ CAROL MC NAUGHTON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

ROCKTOWN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

DANIEL SPROUSE/ ALMOST THERE/KID

BALLA/SOULFUL MUSIC/ C’ENERGY MUSIC

(Thunder on Ridge, HC) ELI MOSLEY MUSIC/ JAY TAYLOR/AYLA

LYNN/DYLAN JOHNSON MUSIC/ANNA LEE

(Mosaic Park, BTW) B. HAVEN

(Rock N Freedom Fest, WH)

THURSDAY, JULY 5 SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ GLENN JOHNSON

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) SOFA KINGS DUO

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

FRIDAY, JULY 6 RUSTY & LAURIE WRIGHT

(Tempo 1930, WH)

CHRIS BROWN wsg RICH THE KID

(Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date. Send live music info to tracey@todayandtonight.com Deadline is the 23rd of each month prior to publication.

JUNE 2018

POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT To Have Your Restaurant Listed Please Call 863-401-8001

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. Must Try: Blackened Dry Rub Wings 902 Old Polk City Rd. 863-419-4848 www.beefobradys.com

LAKELAND

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. Must Try: 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. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers! 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts! Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 www.champinos.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 19 years! Monday 5pm to 10pm 50¢ Tacos. Wednesday 5pm to 10pm 35¢ Boneless Wings. Friday Homemade New England Clam Chowder. Fresh food specials all weekend! Not your typical sports bar! Follow us on Facebook! 6645 S. Florida Ave. #14 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

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CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

HARBORSIDE

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 Must Try: Veal lovers are in for a treat! 1525 E Gary Rd., Lakeland 863-687-4386

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish. Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

Seafood, Steak, Oysters. Polk County’s Premier Waterfront Restaurant. Scenic dining on Lake Shipp. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily. Early Bird Sunday 3-5pm and Monday thru Thursday 3-6pm. Private dining room, outdoor patio, beach and boat docks. Amazing sunset views. Open 11:30 am daily. Must Try: Fried Lobster & Oysters 2435 7th Street SW, Winter Haven (863) 293-7070 • www.harborsidefl.com

JUST LARRY’S BAR & GRILL Our food specials: Tuesday $5 Burgers and $1 Drafts, Wednesday .50 cent Wings 4 pm to close, Thursday $2 Redneck Tacos, Friday AllYou-Can-Eat Fish $8.95. Must Try: Wings 3415 E COUNTY RD 542 (863) 666-6898

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. Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

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. Must Try: Over 20 Flavors of Wings 19598 US Hwy 27, 863-679-1975 www.beefobradys.com

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. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Must Try: 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. Must Try: 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 ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side. 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

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. Must Try: 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. Must Try: Hot and Fresh Wings 615 7th St., Winter Haven 863-875-7949

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. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

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The River Walk in Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden

HAMMOCK HOLLOW CHILDREN’S GARDEN Reflecting the art and spirit of Bok Tower Gardens, Hammock Hollow incorporates cooling water features, vibrant plantings, a boardwalk, play areas with climbing features, a stage for little performers, and plenty of space to build, dig, create and explore.

SUMMER CELEBRATIONS Enjoy sunset in the Gardens with live music from AcousticDose at the Blue Palmetto Café, dinner specials and family friendly games! FRIDAY, JUNE 1 FRIDAY, JULY 13 FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 FREE ADMISSION ON FOURTH OF JULY FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT US AT

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JUNE 2018

car cruise-in, and activities for children. Different theme each month. Located E. Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.

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Email Listings to: tracey@todayandtonight.com Info must be received by the 23rd of the Month Prior to Publication. Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

JUN 1

to 15 – Little Slices of Heaven on U.S. 27. “Little Slices of Heaven on U.S. 27” features destinations and attractions which existed from 1934 – 1970. It is a visual road-trip through bygone Florida via photos, videos, memorabilia, artifacts, and fine art on loan by Florida artists as well as art and historical institutions. Participating artists include: Shannon Cummings; Cindy Rose Eaton, Carl Knickerbocker; Curtis Nelson; Johanna O’Donnell & Richard Reep. Located at SFSC Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC). Museum Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri from 12:30-4:30 pm (and also open one hour prior to each artist, trending now, and matinee series performances). Free Admission. Located 600 West College Drive, Avon Park. (863) 784-7420 or (863) 453-6661 for more info.

JUN 1

to 16 – Goya and Picasso at Polk Museum of Art. A rare showcase of work by two of the greatest Spanish painters of all time, Masters of Spain: Goya and Picasso presents a side-byside exhibit of the two artists who defined Spanish-made art for nearly 200 years. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sat, 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org

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JUN 1

to AUG 31 – It’s a Dog Friendly Summer at Bok Tower. Enjoy a stroll this summer with your fourlegged friend. Admission for dogs is $5.00 per animal. All dogs must remain on a leash during their visit and will not be permitted inside Hammock Hollow, Pinewood Estate, the Blue Palmetto Cafe or the Shop at Bok. Family Memberships and above include free admission for pups! Located Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales. Daily, 8-5 pm. Cost – General admission + $5 per dog. Boktowergardens.org

JUN 8

– Point of View Gallery Talks at Polk Museum of Art. Held on the second Friday of each month, lunchtime tours of Polk Museum of Art are conducted by respected members of the Polk County art community and museum staff. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Fri, 12-1 pm. Cost – Free; Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. PolkMuseumofArt.org (next date is July 13)

JUN 8

& 9 – Sunset Safaris at Safari Wilderness. Enjoy a Sunset on the Savanna at Florida’s premier safari experience! Spectacular close-up encounters with zebra, camels, ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, nilgai, watusi cattle, and more unique and endangered species in large herds! The Sunset Safari provides an opportunity to see these magnificent animals at a time of day when they are most active. All Sunset Safaris include a stop at our Tree House! This peaceful deck in the middle of our 260-acre preserve provides a 360-degree treetop panoramic view of our wildlife. The Tree House overlooks a gorgeous lake and landscape with roaming herds. Sunset Safaris are a seasonal offering available at select times on Friday and Saturday nights during the months of June, July, and August. Reservations are Required. Located Safari Wilderness,

10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland. Fri & sat, 6:30-8 pm. Cost - $135. SafariWilderness.com (other dates: Jun 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30)

JUN 9

– Art Lab at Polk Museum of Art. Held on the second Saturday of each month, participants are introduced to one of the Polk Museum of Art’s exhibitions in a fun, entertaining and accessible manner through hands-on learning for all ages and skills. Labs are led by professional artists or art educators who engage participants in creating their own piece of artwork through a wide array of art mediums, techniques and connecting conversations. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Sat, 10:30-12 pm*. Cost – Free; Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. *A 30-minute tour of the main exhibition will be given preceding workshops at the Museum. Tours begin at 10am. PolkMuseumofArt.org (next date is July 14)

JUN 14

- Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally. Presented by Downtown Lakeland. 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.

JUN 15

to 17 – Fantasy of Flight Museum Open. The aviation museum opens for weekends in June & July starting June 15th. Fantasy of Flight houses the world’s largest private collection of vintage aircraft and with more than 100 of aviation’s greatest accomplishments on display. Located Fantasy of Flight, 1400 Broadway Blvd. SE, Polk City. Fri-Sun, 11-3 pm. Cost – Adults $12, Seniors $10 (55 & older), Kids $8 (ages 6-12). Fantasyofflight.com

JUN 15

- Main Street Bartow Friday Fest. A downtown street party, third Friday each month, featuring a live band, food & beverages, open

JUN 16

- Beat the Heat Summer Open House. Beat the heat with Keiser University. Check out the programs offered and have some fun with cool activities. Join radio station WLLD Wild 94.1 Food trucks, games, snacks and receive a tour of the campus. Located Keiser University, 2400 Interstate Drive, Lakeland. Sat, 10-1 pm.

JUN 16

– Mulberry’s Father Daughter Luau. Calling all Fathers and Daughters! You are invited to a special first ever, Father/ Daughter Luau event! The night will be filled with dancing, limbo, pictures, snacks, and great memories. Located N Located Mulberry Civic Center, 901 5th Street, Mulberry. Sat, 7-9 pm. Cost – $25 per Father w/Daughters being free. Contact Louis Holstein (863) 393-8166 for more info. Check out City of Mulberry’s Facebook for more info. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/mulberrys-fatherdaughter-luau-tickets-45901823590

JUN 16

–Daddy Daughter Dance 2018. Make your fairy tales come true with Princess Tiana & her bayou friends at the 2018 Daddy Daughter Dance. This year’s theme is Princess and the Frog. This semi-formal dinner & dancing affair is a perfect Daddy & Daughter date. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! You can purchase them from the Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (863) 291-5675 or from the Chain O’ Lakes Complex (863) 291-5656. Dance is located Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Sat, 5-7 pm. Cost – King $15, Princess $10.

JUN 16

& JUL 3* – Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat, pre-ski show 5 pm and main show 6 pm. (*special Tuesday Ski Show in honor of Independence Day/Rock N’ Freedom Fest 7:30 pm)

JUN 18

– Chow Down Food Trucks. Every 3rd Monday of the month Chow Down Food Trucks is bringing in the A-Team of Florida’s best Food Trucks heading to Central Florida’s Lake Wales. Come join us

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and have dinner and dessert from the best South Florida gourmet food trucks! Every meal is freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite, lawn chair, sit back and relax! Located Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo, 499 E Park Ave, Lake Wales. Mon 5-9 pm. Call (863) 678-4128 ext 270 for more info.

JUN 19

– History Center Lunch & Learn Lecture Series. The museum invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker on the third Tuesday every month. Lectures will begin at 12:15 and last 30 - 45 minutes. June is “Backcountry Trails of Florida: A Guide to Hiking Florida’s Water Management Districts”. The 2018 series runs from January to November. Located Polk County History Center, 100 E Main Street, Bartow. Tues, 12-1 pm. Cost – free. Call (863) 534-4386 for more info.

JUN 22

– Haus Market. It’s back! Join us for an evening of shopping local makers, food truck eats, cocktails, music and enjoying a fun night with friends in our community. Located Haus 820, 820 N. Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. Fri: market, 6-9 pm and food/drinks, 6-11 pm. Sarah@ haus820.com

JUN 23

– Food Truck Rally Downtown Lake Wales. Hosted by Lake Wales Main Street. Also enjoy live DJ. Located East Stuart Ave, Downtown Lake Wales. Sat, 4-8 pm. lwmainstreet.com for more info. (next dates: Sept 22, Oct 27)

JUN 23

– Fly Into Summer. A free aviation-theme event that is perfect for families with children between 5 and 12 years of age. Receive free entry to Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum all day! Free Ice Cream for the first 125 participants thanks to Dairy Queen located 98 North Lakeland. Picnic area available. Food available for purchase. Enjoy this community event introducing the wonders of aviation and aerospace to elementary school-age children. By providing this experience, children may be interested in taking advantage of other Aerospace Center for Excellence opportunities as they grow older. Come hear about the many youth opportunities and scholarships the Aerospace Center for Excellence has to offer. SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus Aerospace Discovery at Florida Air Museum, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 10-2 pm. Cost – free. www.flysnf.org/flysummer

JUN 23

– Plantae Fructum. The City of Lakeland’s Parks & Recreation Department and Jene’s Tropicals will host Plantae Fructum in Hollis Garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of exotic fruiting plants. Jene’s Tropicals is a renowned nursery located in St Petersburg and they have the largest selection of exotic fruit plants and trees in the Tampa Bay area. Jene’s Tropicals has been growing exotic fruit trees and tropical plants since 1987. A portion of the proceeds will go to Hollis Garden. Located at Hollis Garden, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland. Sat, 10-4 pm.

JUN 26

to 30 – 83rd Annual Miss Florida Pageant. City of Lakeland hosts this annual pageant for 2018. Tues, Jun 26 at 7:30 pm is the Preliminary #1 for Miss Florida; Weds, Jun 27 at 7:30 pm is the Preliminary #2 for Miss Florida; Thurs, Jun 28 at 7:30 pm is the Preliminary #3 for Miss Florida; Fri, Jun 29 at 6 pm is the Preliminary #1 for Miss Florida Teen; Sat, Jun 30 at 10 am is the Prince & Princess Talent Show; Sat, Jun 30 at 4 pm is the Miss Florida Teen Finals and Sat, Jun 30 at 7 pm is the Miss Florida Finals. Located Youkey Theater at the RP Funding Center (formerly the Lakeland Center). For pricing and times, rpfundingcenter.com For pageant info, missflorida.org

JUN 30

– Blacklight Slide Event. Blacklight Slide™ is an incredible experience unlike any other. This night event, focused on UV Neon Glowing fun, brings you and your loved ones together for the best night of your lives! At the Blacklight Slide™, you get the chance to go down slides filled with Neon Glowin-the-Dark water, assuring you and your friends that you will Get Glowed™! During this insanely fun event is a celebration with the best music from the top DJs in the country. You’ll get to dance, play, and have the time of your life. When the Blacklight Slide™ is over and you’re glowing with excitement, we know for a fact that you’ll be counting down the days until the next one. Located at Sun N Fun, Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Check in 4:30 pm, event start 6:30 pm until 10 pm. Cost is $50. blacklightslide. com

JUN 30

– Celebrate America. Hosted by the City of Mulberry. We’re celebrating America the Mulberry way! Come out for an Independence Party with a HUGE

water slide, live music, contests, rock climbing wall and more ‘Merica fun! Located Spence Park, NE 1st Street, Mulberry. Sat, 11-2 pm.

JUL 12

– Central Florida Healthcare Job Fair. Looking for a career in healthcare? Whether you’re ready to get your career started or a seasoned professional. Located 405 Bennett Street, Auburndale Community Center. Thurs, 10 am to 2 pm. Contact Juanita Halter (863) 248-7537 for more info. www.centralfloridamediagroup.com

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Main Street Bartow Farmers’ Market – Wednesdays. The Farmers Market vendors offer a wide variety of products including produce, dips and soup mixes, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, pies, candied apples, relishes, pecan and peanut brittle, and crafts. Food vendors available. Located Fort Blount Park at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Ave, Bartow. Wed, 10-2 pm. Facebook@ BartowFarmersMarket Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center – Thursdays. Featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Located at Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport (by US Hwy 27). Thurs, 9-3 pm. Lakeland Cruiser’s Car Club – Fridays. Weekly open car show. Come on down to show off your vehicle! Guests will enjoy New, Old, Experimental, Antique, Ancient, Two-Wheelers and Rat Rods. Free registration, trophy’s, door prizes, “share-the-wealth” drawing and 50s/60s music. Money raised benefits the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. NEW location Big Lots parking lot 4233 South Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 5-9 pm. Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers (formally known as food stamps). Stop by the

Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm. (market closes for August)

JUN 9

- Downtown Bartow Antique Fair & Collectibles Market. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow. No charge for public; $20 for vendors. Located E Main Street, Bartow. Sat, 9 am-1 pm.

JUN 9

& 16 – 2nd & 3rd Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly. More than 50 local vendors offering: fresh & organic greens, raw local honey, food trucks, kettle corn, antiques, art painting, jewelry, all natural & organic body care products, wooden furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, fair trade, baby dresses, third party networks, non-profit, local businesses, cold treats, jams & jellies, baked goods, cottage products, live music, book signing, and much more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm. (3rd Sat in Jun instead of 4th Sat)

JUN 9

& 23 - Lake Wales Farmers’ Market. The Lake Wales Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and more on the 2nd/4th Saturday of each month. Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-1 pm.

JUN 16

- Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market. Bartow’s monthly Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, along the 300 block of East Main Street in downtown Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.

JUN 23

- Lake Wales Car Show. Display of custom, classic, street rods, & antique cars and trucks in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on the 4th Saturday every month. Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales. Located East Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 4-8 pm.

Concerts & Theatre Lundyville Music Hall – Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Wed, 7:30-10 pm; Acoustic Stage Open Mic. Performers and audience free. — Continued Page 31

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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

Hurricane Preparedness Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sara, Tony, Valerie, William These are the Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Names for 2018. The forecast is that we will see 10-16 Named Storms this season with 5-9 Hurricanes developing, and of those, 1-4 being Major Hurricanes. While it is the responsibility of the government to be prepared prior to these natural disasters, it is also our responsibility as a community, the general public, to be prepared. After the 2017 active hurricane season, hopefully those procrastinators from last year will be vigilant in their preparedness for this year. Harvey, Irma and Maria wreaked havoc on Texas, Florida and the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is still in shambles after almost 9 months. It’s predicted to take years for them to fully recover. This is my story of being prepared. At the first sign that we may have a hurricane coming our way, each and every time I go to Publix, Lowes or even Wal-Mart, I always buy something extra to add to the household arsenal of supplies. Looking for items that are on the weekly sales that we can useful during an emergency. BOGOs are your friends! Bottled water! I keep two 24 or 32 packs on hand. This is the first item to fly off the shelves during an alert of a storm. I also have two Brita water pitchers, so I make sure that a new pack of filters is purchased. Batteries are a must have! They are also one of the top items to sell out before a hurricane. Make sure that you check around your house to see which sizes of batteries that you need. Don’t assume everything takes the same battery. Take a count and buy extras. Flashlights! I have a flashlight in each room for emergencies. Take them out and make sure that they work. I also have candles, but they can get messy as well as heat up rooms quickly when your power is out. No power = no A/C. Foods/Snacks! Canned chicken and tuna. Soups. Peanut butter. Cereals. Nuts and dried fruits. Protein bars. Granola bars. These are some of your best friends to keep on hand for an emergency. Don’t forget the manual can opener! Ice is king! I started collecting extra ice from my ice maker a week prior

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to the hurricane. I doubled (plastic) bagged them and stored in my deep freezer. I also started making blocks of ice and stored in my deep freezer. I then bought two 20 pound bags of ice to store in my deep freezer. In other words, my deep freezer was full of ice. I knew that if all else failed, my deep freezer would hold a cold temperature for several days without power – it could be used the same way a cooler is used to store food, etc. But, you have to leave it closed as much as possible. The Grill! One of the most important items. Clean your grill in advance. Make sure that it is great working order. Make sure that you have your tank filled with gas and get a spare tank to also fill with gas. Every adult or older youth in your household should know the basics of the grill: how to turn it on/off, how to switch out the tank, etc…You can cook everything you need on a grill. Please note, DO NOT cook inside with your grill. Grills must have enough air to circulate around them so you do not get sick from the fumes. Generators! Are your best friends! If you have one, make sure to maintain it on a yearly cycle. If you are thinking of purchasing one, do it before the scare of the first storm. These also fly off the shelves. Do your research to get the biggest bang for your buck: How long can it run on a tank of gas? What can you run off of it? How noisy is it? How easy is it to start? WARNING: NEVER use a generator inside. Many lost their lives during the hurricanes due to this ignorance. If you aren’t able to buy a generator, hopefully you have a nice neighbor that does. Keep extra extension cords on hand as well as extra gas to help keep the generator running. I am very fortunate to have the best neighbors in the world. They very graciously shared their generator each day so that we could keep the refrigerator going as well as the TV to keep up to date on the storm. We were also able to keep all cell phones charged up as well. Pets! Don’t forget about them. Make sure all of their needs are covered with enough supplies for 5 extra days after your power goes out. This includes any medications or special diets they are on. In addition, a couple of my more favorite hurricane supply purchases came from Lowes; a full rain suit and a powerful light to wear on my head. I needed to see where I was going when taking the dogs out to go potty and hands free was the way to go! My rain suit also kept me as dry as possible.

Cash! Make sure that you have a couple hundred dollars set aside in cash prior to the storm. As they say, cash is king! Even prior to hurricane Irma hitting, some establishments started taking cash only. It pays to be extra prepared… Storms are really scary but getting prepared on the outside and inside of your home as well as getting all of your supplies in order will make

you feel that much more secure when the storm is barreling down on you! Check out these sites for more tips on being prepared: Ready.gov/ hurricanes; redcross.org/get-help/ how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/ types-of-emergencies/hurricane; odpem.org.jm/Kids/SeniorHome/ HazardFacts/HurricaneTips/ tabid/426/Default.aspx

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JULY 1 – Town of Lake Hamilton’s Annual Veterans Memorial Wall Commemoration and Fireworks. Hosted by the Town of Lake Hamilton. Food trucks and games at Bruce Martin Park, across from Town Hall at 5 pm. Free ice cream social and basket raffle hosted by the Lake Hamilton Woman’s Club at 85 Omaha near the post office at 7 pm. Program honoring veterans includes music, reading of names on the wall, honored guests and special presentation. A flag retirement ceremony ends the program. Fireworks begin at 9 pm. Bring your own chair. Sun, 5-9:30 pm. JULY 3 – Red, White & Kaboom. Hosted by the City of Lakeland, an independence celebration will take place along with live music and breathtaking fireworks dazzling the crowd at 9 pm. A variety of food trucks will be available around Lake Mirror so bring a blanket, bring your appetite and enjoy the festivities in celebrating our great nation. The event will conclude with a dramatic display of fireworks over the lake. The evening is free to the public. Located at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade in Lakeland Tues, 6-9:15 pm.

JULY 3 – Rock N’ Freedom Fest. Hosted by

the City of Winter Haven. A fun-filled family event on the south lawn of Lake Silver, at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Enjoy live music with B. Haven, children’s activities with inflatables and a water ski show by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team at 7:30 pm. Fireworks display at 9:15 pm over Lk Silver will cap off the evening. Tues, 6:30-9:30 pm.

JULY 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Auburndale. Hosted by City of Auburndale. Enjoy a kid zone, music, and fireworks at 9 pm. Located at Lake Ariana Park, City Beach, Auburndale. Wed, -9:30 pm. Free event. JULY 4

– 4th of July Celebration in Bartow. The celebration will begin with a free patriotic concert from the Bartow Adult Concert Band at the Bartow Civic Center from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Seats are first come, first served. Bartow’s annual celebration will be held at Mosaic Park; beginning at 4 pm. Guests will enjoy live music, food vendors, games, and much more. Bands include: Eli Mosley, Jay Taylor, Ayla Lynn, Dylan Johnson and Anna Lee. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and patrio-

tism. Mosaic Park, 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow. Wed, 2:30-10 pm.

JULY 4 – 4th of July Free Admission Day at Bok Tower. Celebrate our nation’s birthday with free admission day for all visitors! Located at Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales. Wed, 8-5 pm. boktowergardens.org for more info JULY 4 – 4th of July Celebration in Davenport. Hosted by the City of Davenport. Enjoy food, music by Josh Blevins Band and fireworks from 3:30-9:45 pm; fireworks at 9:15 pm. (NO personal fireworks!) Bring your own lawn chair. Located Lewis Mathews Complex, 400 East Palm Street, Davenport. Wed, 3:309:45 pm. JULY 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Town of Dundee. Hosted by Town of Dundee. Enjoy food vendors, inflatables, balloon art, live performances, and tons of fun for the entire family! Come out and dunk your favorite Town Commissioner or employee! Event is 6-10 pm; fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. Located at Town of Dundee. Wed, 6-10 pm. JULY 4

– Thunder on the Ridge. Polk County’s largest fireworks display hosted by the City of Haines City. Live music begins on stage at 3 pm: Daniel Sprouse, Almost There, Kid Balla, Soulful Music, C’Energy. There will be plenty of arts, crafts and food vendors, a beer garden, corn hole tournament and other activities. (Strictly Enforced: NO Alcoholic Beverages, NO Pets, NO Personal Fireworks, NO Tents or Canopies) Located at Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Call (863) 421-3700 for more info. Wed, 3-10 pm.

JULY 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Lake Wales. Hosted by City of Lake Wales. Enjoy music, games, food, crafts from 2-9:30 pm; fireworks begin at 9:15 pm. Located at Lake Wailes Park, Lake Wales. Wed, 2-9:30 pm. JULY 4 – LEGOLAND Red, White & Boom! Celebrate America’s independence on Wednesday, July 4 with patriotic LEGOLAND activities such as LEGO builds, Americana apparel, a dance party and the biggest fireworks show of the year. Located at the resort in Winter Haven. Wed, 10 am-9 pm. (Included with admission price.)

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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.

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– Live at the Gardens Summer Music Series. Come early for shopping at The Shop at Bok and dinner at the Blue Palmetto Café. June 9 is Ashley Liberty & Daniel Strange. July 14 is The Rowdy Roosters. July 28 is The Betty Fox Band. Aug 18 is Ms. Murphy’s Chowder Celtic Band. Sept 8 is the Over 55 Show Band. Located at Boke Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales. Doors open at 7 pm, concert begins at 7:30 pm. Cost $30. Boktowergardens.org

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– Classic Albums Live presents Queen, A Night at the Opera. Preformed note for note and cut for cut. A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 21 November 1975 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. Located Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Thurs, 8 pm (doors open 7 pm). Cost - $39 Pit, $29 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

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to 17 – Madagascar Jr. The Musical. A musical adventure that’s part of The Eunice Full Theatre for the Youth series. Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30 pm. Sat, 10:30 am & 6:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Cost – Adults $15, Kids $12 (12 & under). Rated PG. www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

JUL 15

to 22 – Urinetown The Musical. A sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Cost – Adults $22, Seniors $20 (55 & under), Kids $15 (17 & under). Rated PG 13. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

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– 16th Annual Guest Bartender Bash. Join us for one of the funniest parties of the year! Benefit for the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs supporting their summer programs for Haines City, Lake Wales and Winter Haven. Presented by the new Venue 650. 100% of the proceeds are donated. Raffles available. Thurs, 5:30-8 pm. Tickets - $75; includes food tasting and adult beverages. NEW Location: Venue 650, 650 6th Street SW, Winter Haven 33880. CCBGC.com/Bash for more info

Sports in Polk JUN to AUG - Lakeland Flying Tigers Baseball Summer Games. Located at the Publix Field Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Enjoy weekly promotions: Sun Brunch/ Family Fun Day; Mon $1 Hot Dogs; Tues “Wingo”/Silver Sluggers; Wed All-You-Can-Eat; Thurs 1/2 price beer/wine, $1 sodas; Fri Giveaways; Sat fireworks. LakelandFlyingTigers.com JUN 8– Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Fri, 6:30 pm. JUN 9 – Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Sat, 6 pm. JUN 10 – Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Sun, 1 pm. JUN 11– Lakeland vs Jupiter. Mon, 6:30 pm. JUN 12 – Lakeland vs Jupiter. Tues, 6:30 pm. JUN 13 – Lakeland vs Jupiter. Wed, 6:30 pm. JUN 14 – Lakeland vs Jupiter. Thurs, 10:30 am. JUN 26 – Lakeland vs Charlotte. Tues, 6:30 pm. JUN 27 – Lakeland vs Charlotte. Wed, 6:30 pm. JUN 28 – Lakeland vs Charlotte. Thurs, 6:30 pm. JUL 4 - Lakeland vs Charlotte. Wed, 5 pm. JUL 5 - Lakeland vs Charlotte. Thurs, 6:30 pm. JUL 6 - Lakeland vs Charlotte. Fri, 6:30 pm. JUL 7 - Lakeland vs Charlotte. Sat, 6 pm. JUL 8 - Lakeland vs Charlotte. Sun, 1 pm.

JUN 22

to 24 – Southern

Regional Show Ski Championships. Hosted by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team. Each day will showcase water skiing at its best; watch individual and team competitions as we name the best of the south! For more information please visit: https:// www.facebook.com/SouthernRegional-Show-Ski-Championshi ps-2018-173310540053155/ Located on Lake Silver at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr NE, Winter Haven. Fri-Sun, 8-6 pm.

MICHAH Micah is a handsome dopest shorthair. He is a happy go lucky fellow with a shy side. He would probably do best as an only cat.

LOKI Loki is a 2 year old make Australian Cattle dog mix. Loki is an active working dog. He needs a fenced yard to run in and would be best as an only pet. He is housebroken and has had obedience training.

COCO Coco is a white and cream domestic shorthair mix. She is a beauty. Coco is 5 years old and very friendly. She is good with dogs and watches the neighborhood children play from her porch.

BRIAR Say hello to 2 1/2 year old Briar. She is a Lab mix. Fun loving girl who is good with children and other dogs. She loves to play in water and will play in the pool or water hose for hours. She does have a quite side and loves to cuddle.

The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tuesday-Friday 11:30-6pm and Sat 10-4 pm.

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. 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.”

Dr. Nations

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was noted wit Ambrose Bierce who made the following sage observation: “All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusion is called a philosopher.” • You might be surprised to learn that in January 2004, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of maggots as a medical device for cleaning wounds. • Presidential security was not always as formidable as it is today. In 1913, former President Theodore Roosevelt was walking down a Milwaukee street, heading to a speech he was scheduled to give. A man named John Schrank pulled out a gun and shot toward Roosevelt, who staggered but did not fall. There was no blood evident, and Roosevelt, who was campaigning for a second term, insisted on delivering his speech. When he pulled from a coat pocket the 100 pages on which his speech was written, he saw a bullet hole through the sheets of paper. Still determined to carry on, he gave his speech before going to the hospital, where it was discovered that the bullet had penetrated four inches into his body. After the perpetrator was arrested, it became evident that Schrank was insane; he claimed that President William McKinley had revealed to him in a dream that Roosevelt was responsible for McKinley’s assassination. Schrank spent the next 32 years in an insane asylum.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. INVENTION: When was the nylon-bristle toothbrush invented? 2. HISTORY: By what other name was the French military leader Joan of Arc known? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is the famous Hope Diamond? 4. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Kansas? 5. TELEVISION: What was the theme song to the 1970s cop show “Baretta”? 6. BIBLE: Who are the only two angels to be directly named in the Bible? 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the main mountain range where Mount Everest is located? 8. MEDICAL: What area of the body is affected by bursitis? 9. LANGUAGE: What is an elision? 10. ENTERTAINERS: For what crime was actress Sophia Loren jailed in 1982? Answers 1. 1938, by Dupont 2. The Maid of Orleans 3. Blue 4. Topeka 5. “Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow” 6. Michael and Gabriel 7. The Himalayas 8. The joints 9. Omission of a sound or syllable 10. Tax evasion

• If you see a group of flamingoes together in one place, it might be handy to know that the appropriate collective noun is a “flamboyance.”

ANSWERS

• The instruments used by professional flute players are usually made from precious metals -- either sterling silver, 14-carat gold or platinum.

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Schedule of Events June 26-28 MISS FLORIDA PRELIMINARY PAGEANT

7:30PM (A L L T H R E E D AY S)

June 29 MISS FLORIDA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PRELIMINARY PAGEANT

6:00PM

June 30 MISS FLORIDA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT

4:00PM

MISS FLORIDA PAGEANT

7:00PM

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BOAT SHOW

JULY 13-15

FRI & SAT: 10am-6pm SUN: 10am-5pm

Tickets: $5

Children 12 and under free

RP Funding Center (formerly The Lakeland Center) 701 W Lime Street

A huge selection of new boats, fishing gear and more!

We provide the jigs, tackle and line for hands-on learning with expert anglers.

Buy one adult ticket, get one free!