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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

#IceToiletsCars As an American, when traveling abroad, you immediately start to notice the differences between countries. Luckily, my first big trip, I hopped between two: England and Italy. I touched down into Heathrow Airport (London) after flying through the night on an eight-hour flight. Prest-o chang-o it’s now morning! England is 5 hours ahead. This is a helpful way to fly to get yourself acclimated to another time zone as quickly as possible. Now the fun begins! Because you are no longer on American soil, it’s customs time…everyone has to go through customs when entering/exiting between countries. It usually takes an hour to get through the line of herded people – most tired and cranky (crying babies, you get the picture). Note to all, keep your passport ready along with our declaration form. The agents most appreciate it if you are ready when it’s your turn… My family sent a very nice luxury car service to pick me up from the airport and drove me the two hours to the military base they are stationed at. This was much appreciated, very roomy and comfortable, after being cramped for so many hours on my flight over. The original goal was to rest on my ride over to the base, but then I started to notice one of the big differences I mentioned earlier (between countries) – the driving. The cars on the road. Yes, I knew they drove on the other side of the road. However, it’s a little hectic, a little fast and a little un-nerving. Roundabouts – the way they control traffic flow. And the motorcycles and mopeds drive in-between cars and the car lanes. And they are allowed! Even encouraged to do so! So, as I was telling my driver that was a no-no in the U.S., he explained that it helped keep the flow moving with the motorcycles and mopeds. Apparently, they have more strenuous testing to acquire a license. Finally, the rest my eyes needed overcame the urge to intently watch the traffic we were in…Prest-o chang-o again and we arrived at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, the base where my family is stationed, and on to their house. I felt refreshed after my little nap and was ready for the day. I was immediately greeted by my giddy 8 and 11-year-old nieces, along with my mom who is having a 5-week adventure with my brother and his family this summer. Since I arrived at my destination, one would think it was time to unwind and get comfy for the day. Not! This was just the start of the family adventure. My first couple of days outside of the U.S. were such a whirl-wind I didn’t have time to feel “jet-lagged”. I haven’t mentioned yet that while I just arrived in England, my family and I are actually about to head to Italy for ten days. My brother rushes home from work

to pick me up for almost three hours’ worth of errands; get my credentials from security, go to the bank to exchange all of our money from U.S. to euros, etc – by the way, that’s another thing: pounds are for England and euros are for Italy. To make it simpler for myself, I only dealt with exchanging my currency to euros. Other than that, I used my credit card and let the bank figure out the exchange rate for me. Food was next on my list. Tracey needs food! It’s been too long in my day to this point, but I must keep going, so I also needed CAFFIENE! My brother, who was very impressed at my energy level with the usual “jet-lag” thing, had more errands to run for the family since getting ready for our trip so he took me to their little mart for my caffeine – I chose an orange Red Bull which I prefer to drink in a cup over ice. He chuckled at this, I was puzzled by this. Until it became clear a few moments later when he took me to get food…Are you excited to know what first food I experienced when I got to England? It was Subway. Big letdown… for me, too. Especially since it’s not my first choice for food when in America. Now comes the reason that my brother chuckled about the cup of ice for my Red Bull. While at Subway, I bought the combo meal just so I could get a cup for ice. Ummm, looking for the ice machine. Looking, looking. Finally, my brother points to a small black box. It was the smallest ice machine I had ever seen in my life. Now he explained, “good luck with finding ice. They don’t use a lot of it over here” …say what! Europeans don’t use a lot of ice, well Americans sure do. Ugh! I even packed my Big Super Insulated Cup (SIC, like a Yeti) on my trip because I drink a lot of water. I keep it packed with ice and water. Simple pleasures taken for granted. Snap out of it, I’m in England! Yay!! Rush back to the house, sister-in-law gets home from work and then the whole family starts packing for ten days in Italy. Hmm, this means for me that I have to unpack and then re-pack because space is more limited on our flights to Italy and my mom and I have to share a suitcase. Are you getting a theme yet? Rush, rush, rush. For dinner, the family just ate whatever was available in the house because we were trying to “eat down” the food since going on vacation. After finishing packing, I think I may have gone to bed at midnight after my first VERY full day. Who even knows how many hours I had been up by this point, but I made it through, no “jet-lag” for me and hardly any sleep either…back up by 5 am since the family had to get out the door by 7 am sharp to head to the airport for our flight to Naples, Italy. Rush, rush, rush. Yay! I’m in England or is it Italy

Tracey with her nieces Aubrey and Lexi in England. now. A family of six traveling together for the next ten days on an adventure…toilets, oh yeah, I forget to mention them, I am not a fan of the European toilets. They are, let’s just say a little messy, shaped a little differently, many do not have traditional seats like our standard American toilets either. My brother said it took a while for them to get used to the toilets, but they have two years on me and I only have two weeks.

This is the start of my European family vacation, sounds like a crazy movie, haha! It was an adventure as only a family traveling together for almost two weeks can understand. The ups, the downs, the highs and the lows, but it’s family. La famiglia! It’s making memories and spending time together. Those are some of the best adventures in the world. More on my European vacation next month… teaspoon coarsely the1/4remaining 1/2 ground cup ofblack oil,pepper the 1 large avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and potatoes, squash, Brussels sprouts, coarsely chopped green onions, carrot, celery roots, 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and1. Using sugara sharp untilknife, the cut vegetables are the corn kernels coated. Carefully place vegetables off the cobs (should have about 4 cups). Seton the 15 to 20 asideheated 3/4 cup pan of theand cornroast for thefor guacamominutes, once 10 minle. Set aside stirring three of the corn after cobs; discard utes. Allow remaining cobs.vegetables to cool before mixing tofu filling. 2. In awith large the skillet heatcream 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons

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Here we are in August already. Hot and rainy. We can’t wait for those fall temperatures to creep in. How many days until Christmas? Time sure does fly by. This month we took a look at MOJO Federal Swine & Spirit. You should definatly check it out. Also, the annual FIRExpo at the RP Funding Center is sure to be a hit, if you like all kinds of crazy unique creatures. Do you like beer? Do you like bacon? We have the event for you. The Beer and Bacon Festival is sure to bring a smile to your face! Make sure to sign up for our Today & Tonight Weekly email newsletter. It is our weekly newsletter with events and promotions. If you would like to receive special discounts and be in tune on what is going on for the week, sign up at todayandtonight.com. You can sign up right on the home page. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date. You never know what awesome deal or event might just show up. Chris Douglas Publisher

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Lakeland Beer and Bacon Festival

by James Coulter

Beer is good. Bacon is also good. And the only thing better is bacon and beer together. If you want the best of both worlds, if you crave the taste of salty bacon washed down with savory beer, then you’ll be sure to enjoy the Lakeland Beer and Bacon Festival. For the low price of $35, you’ll be able to visit the festival within the RP Funding Center and peruse more than 80 vendors offering cocktails and bacon products from local breweries and restaurants. Explore the many ways bacon can be prepared, from bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers and meatballs to bacon-topped donuts and bacon-encrusted barbecue macaroni and cheese. When you’re done enjoying the many bacon products, wash away the salty flavor with a cold craft beer distilled from a local brewery. With the craft beer scene growing within the city, Lakeland seemed like the ideal location to start such a beer and bacon festival, with this upcoming event being the very first within the city for Brewed Life.

Patrick Green, Brewed Life event coordinator, has visited Lakeland many times before. Having hosted similar events in other cities, he felt that it would be a great fit. “The craft beer scene is growing in Lakeland,” he said. “I want that to happen because it is a great city, and it was the perfect spot for an event like this.”

After sampling your share of beer and bacon, you’ll be able to cast your vote as to which vendor offered the best selection. The winner with the most votes will receive a $500 cash prize and be crowned the best Lakeland Home Brewer. A native Floridian, Green started his event company about eight years ago. Upon visiting a few beer festivals across the state, he was inspired to

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start his own with his first festival in Sarasota. Since then, his company, Brewed Life, has expanded their reach with six events hosted in cities such as Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers. This event will be the very first in Lakeland. For their inaugural event, Green has invited more than 20 different local breweries from within the community, including such staples as 3 Daughters, Timber Creek, and Coppertail. Aside from local breweries, the festival will also offer diverse bacon products from local businesses and restaurants. One such vendor will be Stanford Jerky, a company that sells quality beef jerky prepared from London Broil without any artificial flavors—no nitrates, preservatives, sodium phosphate, just quality jerky. Frank Price started Stanford Jerky ten years ago with his partner, who sell quality beef jerky at events such as the Bacon Festival. Key to their success, aside from quality ingredients, has been their affordable prices and convenient promotion, as these events allow him to easily offer samples to potential customers. “When people come to the event, they can try our jerky, and if they like it, they can purchase it on site,” he said.

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Not only do these events allow him to promote and sell his jerky, but it also provides him the opportunity to see people enjoying themselves within such a casual setting with beer and beef. “It is a good time for people to go out and enjoy themselves as well as taste the breweries in the area,” he said. “They get to try foods in the area they would never try at a festival. It is a relaxing day for people to unwind and enjoy themselves.” For the past eight years, Green has been harnessing his experience to fine tune their events, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that options remain diverse and plentiful. There is nothing that he loves more than seeing guests enjoy themselves at these events, and in doing so, appreciating the hard work that he and his team provides. “I always hope that I put on an event that I would attend, and if I receive a complaint, I take it to heart and make sure that it never happens again,” he said. “I take that much pride in the event.” Newcomers to the world of craft beer will be able to introduce themselves to it by sampling several homebrews from local breweries, while aficionados will be able to pair such beer with different bacon combinations. “We really want to have a great event, it is really

just about the overall enjoyment of everyone having a great time and wanting to come back for more,” he said. The Lakeland Beer and Bacon Festival will be hosted on August 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the RP Funding Center, located at 701 W Lime Street in Lakeland. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.lakelandbeerandbacon.com/

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COMMUNITY SNIPPETS

Douglas Cook Park Grand Opening

Ray Lewis Celebrating Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction The City of Lakeland will have the Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for Douglas Cook Park on Saturday, August 25th. The celebration will start at 11:30 a.m. with a dedication ceremony that will feature Ray Lewis, Class of 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Lewis among others will cut the ribbon, officially opening the park. Cook Park is located at 955 Wedgewood Estates Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33809. Lewis was an All-American linebacker and State Champion wrestler at Kathleen High School before going to the University of Miami where he dominated at middle linebacker for three years before being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. He played at Baltimore for 17 years winning two super bowls. He will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2018 Class. Douglas Cook donated the 18-acre parcel of land south of Carpenter’s Way to the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department as part of the Lake Gibson Village Senior Living Community Project. City Manager Tony Delgado said, “Originally, Lake Gibson Village agreed to lease the sports fields that were part of the Evangel Christian School to the City of Lakeland for $1 per year. That started a dialogue that grew into something much bigger and now we are excited to open a neighborhood park with a youth sports field in Mr. Cook’s honor.” Bob Donahay, City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Director said, “This site is a prime piece of real estate that features a multi-purpose

field with permanent lighting, walking path, basketball court, modular playground and a dog park area. The park also has a building that contains concession opportunities and restrooms, so we can host youth sports leagues.” He added, “In fact we have youth football playing the day we open the park.” “This is a win-win and the City of Lakeland is extremely grateful that we have partners like Lake Gibson Village and the Cook Family that care about the well-being of the community, enough to donate park land valued at $2.25 million,” said Delgado. “This park is a much-needed facility the surrounding neighborhood will enjoy and the sports fields will allow us to address the immediate needs of youth sports programs.” There are a number of activities taking place over the weekend celebrating Lewis being named in the Pro Football Hall of Fame including a Celebrity Golf Tournament at Cleveland Heights Golf Course with proceeds benefitting multiple scholarship funds. The tournament is August 24th with on-site registration beginning at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. shotgun start. Celebrity guests include Ed Reed, Gary Sheffield, Warren Sapp, Cecil Fielder and more. Those interested in playing contact Clinton Glover at 863/838-4031 or cglover51@ aol.com. Kathleen High School will also have a dedication and billboard unveiling honoring Ray Lewis at 2 p.m. on Saturday August 25th in the Kathleen High School gym. The public is encouraged to attend.

BRIAN’S BRAIN

By Brian Bruchey

The Move A couple of months ago, I wrote about the purchase of our new house, and the subsequent task of moving. If you recall that article, I think I made it abundantly clear that I did not look forward to moving. I would lie in bed at night with the optimism of maybe dying in my sleep so I wouldn’t have to take part in the move. The dread I had for the move actually made me hate the new house. I didn’t want to go. In hindsight, I’d have to say it wasn’t worth my early demise. But admittedly, my wife did most of the work. Heck, her mother, one of our new neighbors, and one of my wife’s co-workers did more of the actual moving than I did. So for me, it wasn’t as bad as I feared. The days that we had planned on moving, I ended up getting calledout for my job. Normally, I would rather wrestle a rabid bear in a tub of hot sauce while wearing underwear made of meat than to get called-out. But moving? I think it’s obvious that I’d rather get called-out than move my personal property. I also have to say that we were very fortunate with how the transition from one home to another went. We rented one of those mobile storage pods, which the storage pod company placed in our driveway. This enabled us to move a lot of our stuff into the pod at a pace that we were happy with. Well, a pace that my wife was happy with. My pace would have been over the course of three years. Her pace was over a month. While the stuffing o’ the pod was taking place, we put our current house on the market. My wife’s fear was that our house wouldn’t sell quickly enough, and we’d end up paying two mortgages in a month. My fear was that it would sell too soon, and we’d have to get an apartment to rent while we moved. In one of the rarest occasions in

our twenty-year marriage, I won out on the debate over when to put our house on the market. This was huge for me. I actually won a decision over my wife. Maybe the whole “dying in my sleep” thing was a good idea---if I died now, not only would I not have to move, I’d go out on top, with a win over my wife. Well, I’m sitting here typing this, so you know I survived. When I felt the time was right, we put our house on the market. Our Realtor asked us how much we wanted for our house, and my wife and I disagreed on the total. My number was about $6,000 less than what she thought we should ask. Amazingly, I won again. Two wins in a row for me! It was a streak! And not the kind of streak where you run around with no clothes on. However, I was tempted. Within the first week, we got two offers, for pretty much what we were asking. And then our neighbors sold their house, for more than ours. Then I started to realize, my wife was right. We should have asked for more. At this point, we have all of our stuff at the new house. Now it’s just a matter of finding a place for everything. As we settle in, I am happy we made the move, and even happier that the move is complete. I absolutely love the new house, and I’m enjoying the heck out of it. I’m half-expecting the ironic twist that I’ll now die in my sleep any day now. Brian “A moving experience” Bruchey QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS bruchey@gmail.com AUGUST 2018

BACKSTAGE PASS

BY ELIZABETH MORRISEY

t was love at first sight for Sam

and classical guitar arrangements.

Ortiz. He was 13 years old and

A popular song he likes to play is

his dad brought home a guitar.

Besame Mucho. It was written in

He started playing that day and

1940 and is known as one of the

hasn’t stopped since. He now

most popular Mexican songs in the world.

teaches classical guitar at McLaughlin

His musical influences are John

Middle School and Fine Arts Academy in Lake Wales and recently released

Williams, Manuel Barrueco and Jason

his second album.

Vieaux.

Nuances features 19 songs – many a tribute to his native country Puerto Rico and features other Latin American influences. It includes cover

Providing Sterling Performances for Local Venues and Clients

Ortiz, 37, moved from Puerto Rico to Tampa in 2005, then settled in Lakeland. “Polk County is very culture oriented and I want to contribute,” he says. “They are huge in arts,

songs with a wide range of styles

County venues and can be booked

and genres. “This one is more raw

for private parties. He will be play-

“You get to share what you’ve

and open,” he says. “The first one

ing at Swan Brewing August 16 and

been practicing. It’s a big satisfaction

(released in 2015) was strictly classi-

this year has showcased his music at

when people enjoy it and appreciate

very important. Ortiz received a

cal.”

the Lakeland Community Theater,

it,” Ortiz explains. “You feel proud of

Bachelor’s of Arts degree in music

Lakeland Public Library, Concord

what you’ve accomplished.”

education from Antillean Adventist

Ortiz, who has lived in Lakeland for 12 years, performs at Polk 10 AUGUST 2018

Coffee, local churches and many

other locations.

Ortiz mainly performs cover songs

culture and entertainment.” And he feels education is

University in Puerto Rico and

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“You get to share what you’ve been practicing. It’s a big satisfaction when people enjoy it and appreciate it . . .” also has a Master’s degree from the University of South Florida.

they can achieve success.” McLaughlin Principal Donna

Eventually, he would like to obtain

Drisdom says working with Ortiz has

his PhD in guitar or musicology.

been truly amazing. “He works with

“The more I know, the more I

the community and makes sure stu-

can share,” he says. “I want to be

dents are exposed to other artists as

better prepared to serve the com-

well,” she says. Ortiz brought a well-

munity and students.” Ortiz also is an

known guitarist to the school and

adjunct guitar instructor at Harrison

he organized a concert. “He shows

School of the Arts in Lakeland.

them what beautiful music can come

Ortiz considers guitar an art form

from the guitar.”

and wants to teach that to his stu-

And if students don’t have the

dents. “We need to give the young

funds to buy a guitar, Ortiz makes

generation an appreciation for guitar

sure they get one.

and culture. I can teach culture and

For more information visit

history of the roots of music. I want

www.ortizrsamuel.com

to help develop their character so

www.facebook.com/ortizrsamuel

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HAINES CITY Amos Tavern

200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459

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

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SNAPSHOTZ 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 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 (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/9-Ball 6p Thu-Sun, Karaoke 9p

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

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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 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

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

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

LAKE WALES

Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri

All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar

The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave

(863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 604-1456 $1.25 Drafts Trish is Back!

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

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SNAPSHOTZ (863) 875 5623 Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd

2803 Recker Hwy

Seafood, Full Liquor

(863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily

Thu, Fri & Sat, Music

Mon, Pool Tourn

(863) 439-2031

Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p 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 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat Just One More Bar 112 E. Crystal Ave. (863) 223-8803 Mon, Tue, Thu, Poker 6p Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Karaoke 9p-1a Sun, Pool & Karaoke 4p Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

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

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Apple Lounge

Specials

Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke

Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142

Open Tue-Sat, 4p Smoke-Free

Full Menu/Full Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464

Full Liquor Sports Bar 30 Big HD TVs

Mon Burger Special B-Pop’s Lounge

114 W Central Ave (863) 662-3853

Open Daily, 12 pm Beer & Wine Thu, Trivia

Sun, MimosaMania Fire Restaurant

325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544

Grape Expectations

535 Cypress Gardens Blvd Suite 150

(863) 318-8800 Wine Bar

Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700

Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free

Food Truck & Live Music

Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th St SW (863) 293-7070

Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p

WINTER HAVEN

Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining in Lk Shipp

A.J. Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

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 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Sports Packages/TVs Great Food; Lunch & Dinner Outside Lakefront Seating Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music 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 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 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 Sept 2, 1-5p Boat Regatta w/ Polk County Porch Pickers 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 Dr (863) 662-5948 Wed-Fri, 4p-cl/Sat-Sun11:30a Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p

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MOJO FEDERAL SWINE & SPIRITS Historically Good BBQ

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By Amy Sumerlin Photos By Cole LoCurto

“We wanted to take a ‘BBQ Joint’ up a notch,” explained Todd Ward, co-owner of the Mojo restaurant chain that opened its eighth location in Lakeland at the beginning of the year. They do that, he explained, by smoking their meats the “old-fashioned way”: “We don’t just throw our meats on and leave them,” he began. “We use a rod-iron smoker, charcoal, and wood, and it’s a 12-hour shift to man the smoker.” The result off the smoker is a selection of regional barbecue styles. “We try to take the best of the regional flavors – from North Carolina to Texas and even Kansas City – and make them available in one place,” he continued. They don’t stop there. All the sides are scratch-made, and the restaurant is made even more interesting by the fact that soda and beer aren’t the only options to wash it all down. Ward was proud to explain that the restaurant chain boasts one of Florida’s largest curated whiskey collections. Mojo’s History “Each Mojo reflects the city it resides in,” Ward remarked. The first MOJO opened in Jacksonville in 2003, the brainchild of Ward’s partner, Todd Lineberry. He chose the term “Mojo” from its connection to the Blues. He wanted his diners to feel that type of good vibe whenever they ate at this location, which was named Mojo Bar-B-Que, A Southern Blues Kitchen.

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Ward and Lineberry had been good friends since the 90’s, when they both worked for the Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille chain. It didn’t take long for Ward to decide he wanted to join his friend in this adventure and together, the duo has opened stores in Jacksonville Beach, Fleming Island, St. Augustine, and Ocala. It was in 2011, with the fourth store in Avondale – appropriately called Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ and Whiskey Bar – when they took a first real step towards a whiskey and craft cocktail bar. LAKELAND Ward and Lineberry first became acquainted with Lakeland when Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille opened its Munn Park location in 1998. “We were both at that Grand Opening,” Ward reminisced, with a

laugh. “We love Lakeland and we love that building,” he said, referring to its location in Lakeland’s Federal Building on Tennessee Ave. That love required patience— because it took two years of work before the team could open its doors. It took that long, he explained, because of the building’s placement on the National Registry of Historic Places. “Everything needed so many approvals!” he remembered. THE BUILDING Construction of the Federal Building was completed in 1919. The one-story Georgian Revival style building, designed by James A. Wetmore, was Lakeland’s first freestanding post office, and remained that for several decades. Later, it housed various federal offices,

including the IRS and Lawton Chiles’ office when he was a US Senator. The City of Lakeland has owned the building since 2005, when it was transferred through the Historic Surplus Property Program. The City invested over $1 million in its restoration, including the replacement of what was then a crumbling roof. The project was completed in 2015. Another $1 million-plus in upgrades was made by Broadway Real Estate Services, the Lakeland developer that obtained a 30-year lease in February 2016 and subleases to Mojo. MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits stayed true to the building’s history, and diners will love its charm – think original arches, exposed brick, an impressive chandelier, stained concrete floor, and unique artwork on the walls. EATING THERE Hubby and I chose a Sunday early afternoon to try out the place, when we could really take our time and enjoy it. The first thing we asked for was a Bloody Mary, and what they brought out was a thing of beauty, boasting a piece of bacon and a pearl onion in addition to the mandatory olive. It is obvious I enjoyed it, because I don’t remember how much I paid for it – but most items on the cocktail menu will run you $8 or $10. Next, because it’s a favorite of ours, we tried the Boom Boom Shrimp ($9.50), and it did not disappoint… but next time we want to try the Kansas City Burnt Ends (crusty outer edges of beef brisket) appetizer ($11), because we have since heard that it is the restaurant’s most popular dish – so popular that MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits usually uses about 15, 25 pound cases every week. For the main entrée, Hubby chose South Carolina’s low-country favorite, shrimp and grits ($13.50

for the lunch portion). So you know, he is pretty darn picky about his grits. A restaurant loses luster in his eyes if they aren’t just right — so I was very tickled when he said, “Wow, this is really good!” The dish was definitely beautiful with its combination of garlic cheddar grits, caramelized onions, smoked tomatoes, mushrooms, shrimp and Cajun Tasso ham. He also tried a side of Mac ‘n Cheese and despite the starch overload, was quite pleased there, too. Sticking to my assumption that Beef Brisket Done Right Is a Sign of a Good Restaurant, I gave theirs a whirl ($14), and their generous portion of brisket was a sign that MOJO Federal Swine and Spirits have perfected the art of low and slow. For whichever BBQ you choose, you will find a selection of sauces on each table, including Mojo BBQ, Sweet, spicy Chipotle (which was my choice), Carolina Vinegar, and Mustard, all made in-house. I was also happy with my chosen sides, Sweet Potato Mash and Green Beans – especially so the beans, which featured a flavor reminiscent of your grandmother’s. Think bacon. THE BAR The Bloody Mary’s were enough for us that day, but MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits’ alcohol selection will please even Cocktail Snobs among us, including vodka, bourbon, tequila, rum, gin, scotch, wine, and beer. And don’t forget the restaurant’s impressive whiskey collection, with selections from multiple continents. If that’s what interests you, you will be happy to know that each day features a 4-7 p.m. happy hour with daily drink specials. FMI: MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits, 130 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland. (863) 937-4226; https://mojobbq.com AUGUST 2018

AUGUST CONCERT CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, AUG 1

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) RUSS BRODE (Swan Brewing, LKD) PASSING THROUGH (Ybor Lounge, LKD) KRIS OPEN JAM (The Pink Piano, LKD) PANIC! AT THE DISCO wsg ARIZONA/ HAYLEY KIYOKO (Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, AUG 2

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) PASSING THROUGH (The Pink Piano, LKD) MICHAEL RIDGWAY (Swan Brewing, LKD) TIM HAGGARD/ CURT BEASLEY (Idle Zone, ADL)

FRIDAY, AUG 3

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) GRUMPY (Ybor Lounge, LKD) PASSING THROUGH (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ (Lakeland Loft, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) RUMOR HAZIT (Apple Lounge, WH) KAT & THE DAWGS (The Pink Piano, LKD) ALEX EISENBERG (Swan Brewing, LKD) OAKLEE (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) 20 AUGUST 2018

MIRANDA LAMBERT & LITTLE BIG TOWN wsg TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS/TENILLE TOWNES (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SATURDAY, AUG 4

B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) PICKUP ARTISTS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SG WOOD 2P/ REBEKAH PULLEY 7P (Swan Brewing, LKD) DEAN JOHANESEN (Grove Roots Brewing, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio 850, LKD) PHANTOM PHUNK w/ TAL/DISCORD THEORY/ SPIRIT AND THE COSMIC HEART (LKLD Live, LKD) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) LUBECK (19th Hole, Dvpt) RUSTED (New Grove Lounge, DUN) THE ACCUZED (Ybor Lounge, LKD) KOLT 45 (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, AUG 5

SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) TONI BROWN TRIO w/ BIG HOT BOX (Swan Brewing, LKD) MICKENZIE (Idle Zone, WH) KESHA & MACKLEMORE

wsg WES PERIOD (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

MONDAY, AUG 6

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) JSK (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, AUG 7

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) JANET JACKSON (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 8 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PASSING THROUGH (Ybor Lounge, LKD) KRIS OPEN JAM (The Pink Piano, LKD) BUSH, THE CULT, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS AND THE DIRTY HOOKS (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

THURSDAY, AUG 9

S.G. WOODS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) MYLES OPTIMYSTIC/ WELLSAIDNED/ CHARVARIS INTROVERT/SENZO/ VALIBOI (The Pink Piano, LKD) PENTATONIX wsg ECHOSMITH/CALUM SCOTT (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

FRIDAY, AUG 10

POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

J GILTON (Patio 850, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Frescos, LKD) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) RUMOR HAZIT (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SOUTHERN BLEND (Apple Lounge, WH) KAT N THE DAWGS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LANNY Z (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND & BETH HART BAND (Hard Rock Live, ORL) IMAGINE DRAGONS w/ GRACE VANDERWAAL (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SATURDAY, AUG 11

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WILEY, PJ & THE MAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MELISSA CRISPO (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) STONEGREY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BULLY FOR YOU (Ybor Lounge, LKD) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD) RANEY WADE (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Swan Brewing, LKD) J. COLE wsg YOUNG THUG (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH AND BREAKING BENJAMIN wsg NOTHING MOORE/BAD WOLVES (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SUNDAY, AUG 12

HIGHWAY STARZ (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DAVID BRIMER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, AUG 13

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, AUG 14

LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SHAKIRA (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 15 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PASSING THROUGH (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

THURSDAY, AUG 16

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE BEATLES (RP Funding Center, LKD) WILEY & PAUL JOHNSON (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) WIZ KHALIFA & RAE SREMMURD wsg LIL SKIES AND O.T.

GENASIS (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

FRIDAY, AUG 17

FREE WHISKEY BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MIA BORDERS (Swan Brewing, LKD) J GILTON (Patio 850, LKD) WONDERLAND (Apple Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER TRIO (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) B. HAVEN (Idle Zone, ADL) POWER SURGE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) STRAIGHTJACKET SMILE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (1916 Irish Pub, P CTY) LINDSEY STIRLING AND EVANESCENCE (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SATURDAY, AUG 18

DAMON FOWLER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BLIND SIGHTED (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio 850, LKD) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD) TAVERN KINGS (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

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PASSING THROUGH (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

THURSDAY, AUG 30 WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD) PATRICIA KENOLY (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) BRIAN MCKNIGHT (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

FRIDAY, AUG 31 SOFA KINGS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) FREDDY & THE FOO FOOS (Apple Lounge, WH) CHARLIE PUTH wsg HAILEE STEINFELD (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SATURDAY, SEPT 1 Sam Ortiz NRG (Ybor Lounge, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD) ANI & LEI (The Pink Piano, LKD) SKIP FRYE (Swan Brewing, LKD) BURIAL AT SEA/MURDER THE CROW/INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE/ THE LONGEST HALL (Johnny G’s, LKD) PLAN B (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, AUG 19

RICK GOLD (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Idle Zone, WH)

MONDAY, AUG 20

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, AUG 21 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 22 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ANISETTE MAYER (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) PASSING THROUGH (Ybor Lounge, LKD) JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD)

THURSDAY, AUG 23

THE DOO-WOP (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WE THREE STRINGS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

FRIDAY, AUG 24

WILEY, PJ & THE MAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) BOBBY JAMES (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SENECA GUNZ (Apple Lounge, WH) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) BRIMER & RICHARDS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

SATURDAY, AUG 25

REBEL SOUL (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW) THE HUMMINGBIRDS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Idle Zone, ADL) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BLACK WATER BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD) FOLK HILL REVIVAL (Swan Brewing, LKD) MJR INITIATIVE w/VLAD VANNILSSON/ NEVERLESS HOWLING MIDNIGHT (Johnny G’s, LKD) JUSTIN GRIMES (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) MOST WANTED (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, AUG 26

ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ AND LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE (Amway Center, ORL) JEFF BECK AND PAUL RODGERS w/ANN WILSON OF HEART (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

MONDAY, AUG 27

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) CHRIS YOUNG/LAUREN ALAINA/CHRIS JANSON/ KIP MOORE/JIMMIE ALLEN/JORDAN DAVIS DYLAN SCOTT/LANCO DANIELLE BRADBERY/ MORGAN WALLEN (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

ANDY SHREEVE (Frescos, LKD) GRUMPY (Ybor Lounge, LKD) FUNKY SOUL BAND (Johnny G’s, LKD) COSCULLUELA (Hard Rock Live, ORL) SISTER HAZEL w/TONY LUCCA/TRAE PIERCE & THE T-STONES (House of Blues, ORL)

SUNDAY, SEPT 2 POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLIND SIGHTED (Idle Zone, WH)

TUESDAY, SEPT 4 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 5 TUESDAY, AUG 28

WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

LUBECK (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DAVID BRIMER AND WEDNESDAY, AUG 29 MIKE RICHARDS BIG ASS JAM w/JIM (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN LEGACY DUO AND JUDY (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

FEAST IV EYES w/ DREW LAW AND EMILY JONES (LKLD Live, LKD)

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. AUGUST 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 Monday thru Thursday from 3pm to 5:30 pm. 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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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

The Pursuit of Happiness

QUESTIONS 1. What was the name of the instrument played in the bridge solo of “Runaway,” by Del Shannon? 2. Who released the song “Nag”? 3. Name Barry White’s first No. 1 song. 4. What was the original name for The Five Man Electrical Band? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “They say you really mean it, This guy’s the one that makes you feel, So safe, so sane and so secure.”

away,” the bridge was written first, before the rest of the song.

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. — James Madison

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two-dimensional form and somewhere along the way that fabric

has been cleansed with a dull rag. Instead our story is a complicated weave of colors and textures. It is only by uncovering the complete history and exposing these com-

plicated truths to the light that we better understand how we have

arrived at this point in American history.

What I learned during this

summer of re-education is our

narrative is rich with complicat-

ed personalities and generations of enslaved populations whose stories have nearly been lost to time. It is the work of histori-

ans and academics at Madison’s Montpelier and Jefferson’s

Monticello who are paving the

way for the other side of the conversation to now have a voice

and platform. It is only the truth that sets you free and we have

much work to do in framing the

entire story of the building of our nation.

The current headlines demon-

strate the division lines still run deep and the stifling of these

voices are responsible for much of the divide. It was Jefferson whose pen wrote the words “all men are equal” and with the same strokes made detailed notes about his

hundreds of slaves in the pages

of his farm book. The pursuit of

happiness can only be achieved if we are strong enough to hear all sides.

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

AUG 1

to 31 – It’s a Dog Friendly Summer at Bok Tower. Enjoy a stroll this summer with your four-legged 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

AUG 1

to 31 – Caladium Festival at Bok Tower. Long regarded as summer’s most popular plant, caladiums have charmed the gardening world with their colorful heart-shaped foliage. Explore the heart of Bok Tower Gardens with a special caladium trail that meanders from the Visitor Center to Pinewood Estate. The trail features thousands of plants and highlights over 20 different caladium varieties. Visitors will be provided festival map to follow the trail and learn more about caladium care. The festival also includes a series of plant education events that are included in general admission and free for members. Located Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales. Daily, 8-5 pm. boktowergardens.com

AUG 1

to 31 – Florida Resident Discount at Bok Tower Gardens. All Florida residents visiting Bok Tower Gardens during the month of August

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are half off admission into the Gardens. All ticket purchases must be made at the entrance of the Garden with valid Florida driver’s license. This discount will not be available for online purchases. Located Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales. Daily in Aug 8-5 pm. boktowergardens.org

AUG 1

to 11 – 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. Located Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lk Wales. Tues to Sat 9-5 pm. Admission is free. Jennifer D’hollander (863) 676-1759 for more info.

AUG 7

– Magic School Bus at the Museum. Each Tuesday through August 7, the Mulberry Phosphate Museum will host The Magic School Bus. Each week the Museum welcomes kids from in 1st - 5th grades for an episode of science-loving adventure and hands-on experiments. Each Tuesday includes two sessions, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Plan to attend whichever start time fits your schedule best. Tues, 10:30am-3:30 pm. Located Mulberry Phosphate Museum, 101 SE 1st St, Mulberry. mulberryphosphatemuseum.org

AUG 9

- 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.

AUG 10

– 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; Preregistration is required. Space is limited. PolkMuseumofArt.org (next date is Sept 14)

AUG 11

– 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, 10:3012 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 Sept 8)

AUG 11

– Back to School Bash. Presented by City of Winter Haven Parks and Rec. FREE family event for your school age children (6-17) for a day full of games, swimming, food, music and bounce houses. Free haircuts and free manicures. Located at the Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center. Sat, 12-3 pm. Call (863) 2915675 for more info.

AUG 10

& 11 – Sunset Safaris at Safari Wilderness. Fridays & Saturdays in August, enjoy a Sunset on the Savanna at Florida’s premier safari experience! Spectacular close-up encounters with zebra, camels, ring-tailed and redruffed 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 260acre 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 August. Reservations are Required. Located Safari Wilderness, 10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 6:30-8 pm. Cost - $135. SafariWilderness.com (other dates: Aug 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31)

& 25 – Saturday Afternoon Family Movies. Enjoy a family friendly movie on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month! Admission is free. Food and drink are welcome. Aug 11th “Lady and the Tramp” Rated G and Aug 25th “LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash.” Located Winter Haven public library 325 Ave A NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 2-4 pm.

AUG 13

to 17 – Lakeland Restaurant Week. With some of the finest restaurants in Lakeland contributing a special prix fixe menu, we invite you to take a culinary journey, through a town we like to call “a little mecca of cool.” Mention Lakeland Restaurant Week when you make your reservation for August 13-19 and enjoy! The following restaurants participating: Nineteen61, Scarpa’s Italian, Patio850, Frescos, Red Door Lakeland, Cob & Pen and Bay Street Bistro. 3-course prix fixe dinner offered for $35 (tax/gratuity not included). For more info and posted menus, www.lakelandrestaurantweek.com

AUG 14

– 2018 Lakeland Chamber Political Hob Nob. The biggest event of the political season, the Political Hob Nob, held every two years during elections, provides an occasion to meet and greet local, state and federal candidates and learn their views on the year’s hot topics. The Lakeland Chamber hopes to increase awareness of and participation in the elections process, including opportunities to hear from candidates and speak with them at their respective booths, vote in the straw poll administered by the Polk County Supervisor of Elections (with results announced that evening at the close of the event), and, of course, enjoy food, beverages, and good company! This event is a favorite of candidates looking to connect directly with constituents. Audience Attending: Elected Officials, Candidates for Public Office and Representatives for Policy Issues, Board of Directors, Community Leaders. Located Rocking H Ranch, 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. Tues, 5:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 advance, $30 at door. rfortier@lakelandchamber.com for more info

AUG 17

- Main Street Bartow Friday Fest. A downtown street party, third Friday each month, featuring a live band, food & beverages, open car cruise-in, and activities for children. Different theme each month. Located E. Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.

AUG 18

– 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.

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– 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 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.

AUG 21

– 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. August is Nature’s Dozen: Key Moment’s in Florida’s Environmental History. 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.

AUG 23

– Central Florida Job Fair. Meet with some the area’s top employers looking to fill positions at the Central Florida Job Fair. If you are a dedicated individual seeking a fulfilling career we urge you to attend this event. Career opportunities: Agribusiness, Tourism, Logistics, Supply Chain & Distribution, Medical Services, Light Manufacturing, Education. Representatives from area technical and trade schools will also be available to discuss education and career opportunities. Located Ramada by Wyndham Lakeland, 3260 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland. Thurs, 10 am to 2 pm. Free event. Contact Juanita Halter (863) 248-7537 juanita@centralfloridamediagroup.com for more info.

AUG 25

– Lakeland Beer & Bacon Festival. Lakeland Beer & Bacon Festival will feature over 80 local Florida craft beers including a craft homebrew contest. Bacon-centric dishes will be available for sale along with cocktail sampling, music, and games. Local breweries and distillers including 3 Daughters, Timber Creek and Coppertail Brewing Co. Food available for purchase from 12+ food vendors. Ages 21+ Located at RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Event has 2 sessions: 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm. Tickets: $35, VIP $65, Designated Driver $10. (General admission/Driver tickets may be higher the day of the event.) LakelandBeerandBacon.com

AUG 27

– Bark in the Park at Publix Field. Join the Lakeland Flying Tigers for Bark in the Park. Bring your furry best friend out for a night of baseball! Enjoy $1 hotdogs as well! Dog Parade:

Please be outside the first base dugout at 6pm if you would like to participate. Mon, gates open at 5:30pm, first pitch at 6:30pm. Cost - Advanced Ticket Price $6, Day of Game $9, Pooch pass $1. Located at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland.

AUG 28

– Gardening & Landscape Class: Composting. Presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardeners. Located Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave A NW, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:30-6:30 pm. Register at: PolkGardening.eventbrite.com

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– Regatta Boat Party at OMF’s. Come by boat, canoe, personal watercraft or raft OR drive to Old Man Frank’s to have some fun this Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy live music from the Polk County Porch Pickers on the party deck. Hosted in front of Old Man Frank’s on Lake Howard, Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven. Sun, 1-5 pm.

SEPT 6

– Main Street WH Ladies Night Downtown. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm Ladies Night Out Downtown Winter Haven Thursday Night Sept 6. This is a FREE event, come to the corner of 3rd and Central grab a map of participating downtown business who will be open from 5:30-8:30 offering shopping, dining and cocktail specials!

SEPT 6

– After Hours at the Museum. The Polk Museum of Art will be open until 8 pm the first Thursday of every month starting in September and will host a Curator Tour at 6:00 p.m. Join Dr. Alex Rich, Curator & Director of Galleries and Exhibitions, for an in-depth tour of the Museum galleries, providing art-historical and curatorial insight about one of our current exhibitions. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Thurs, 5-8 pm. Free.

SEPT 7

– Lakeland First Friday. First Friday is one of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. September theme is Dog Days Downtown. Join us for an evening of FREE family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out a great, locally-owned restaurant or retail establishment. Fri, 6-9 pm.

SEPT 8

– The Flotilla. Hosted by Chain Life Winter Haven. Come by boat, canoe, paddleboard, personal watercrafts or rafts to listen to a live band while floatin’ with friends. Enjoy fun under the sun on Lake Eloise on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven. Sat,

12-4 pm. FB @ChainLifeWinterHaven for details.

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, TwoWheelers and Rat Rods. Free registration, trophy’s, door prizes, “share-thewealth” 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.

AUG 4

– Cruisin’ Winter Haven. Experience this one of a kind car show. Enjoy great music from the 50’s and 60’s along with a cruising display of all the cars at the end of the evening. The event takes place in Downtown Winter Haven. Located in Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 4-8 pm.

AUG 11

- 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.

AUG 11

– Auburndale Classic Car Show. The second Saturday Cruise In. Located Downtown Auburndale. Sat, 4-8 pm. Free. (Next Date: Sept 8)

AUG 11

& 25 – 2nd & 4th 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.

AUG 11

& 25 - 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.

AUG 18

- 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.

AUG 25

- 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, 7:3010 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) 984-1144 or www.lundyville.com for more info.

AUG 16

– Classic Album Live Beatles White Album. The Beatles, also known as the White Album, is the ninth studio album by English rock group the Beatles, released on 22 November 1968. A double album, its plain white sleeve has no graphics or text other than the band’s name embossed, [a] which was intended as a direct contrast to the vivid cover artwork of the band’s earlier Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Although no singles were issued from The Beatles in Britain and the United States, the songs “Hey Jude” and “Revolution” originated from the same recording sessions and were issued on a single in AUGust 1968. The album’s songs range in style from British blues and aka to tracks influenced by Chuck Berry and by Karlheinz Stockhausen. Located R P Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Thurs, 8 pm. RPFundingCenter.com — Continued Page 31

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Florida International Reptile Expo

SEPT 8th & 9th

ome people prefer dogs as pets. Others prefer cats. Still others prefer pets that are less furry and more scaly. Whether you’ve owned every reptile imaginable, or whether you’re interested in buying your very first fine scaly friend, reptile lovers are sure to love the upcoming FIRExpo. This annual reptile show will host dozens of vendors with reptiles of every shape and size, from the smallest lizard to the longest snake. Some vendors will be showcasing reptiles from fellow reptile lov-

ers that breed and sell their own pets. Others will be local non-profit organizations, herpetological societies, and animal rescue teams educating guests about their causes. Whether you are looking to find a reptile to get as a pet, or whether you are looking for supplies and information to better care for your own, you can look around and learn all you need from the show’s vendors and hourly seminars. “People can come to our shows and learn about that,” said Skip Peel, event coordinator. “Our hope is that if people leave with a new pet, that they are informed and that they are healthy and happy with a good experience.” Since its start in 2004, The Florida International Reptile Expo (FIRExpo) has been the go-to family-friendly event within Central Florida for reptile lovers of all ages. The event has been hosted at various locations throughout Central Florida. Since 2013, its home has been the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, conveniently positioning itself between Orlando and Tampa. Within the past 15 years, these pets have become more mainstream and are now widely

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Imagine going to the zoo and being able to touch everything that you see

From Page 29 sold within most big box commercial pet stores. As such, not only has FIRExpo itself become more mainstream, expanding with more guests and a greater scope and appeal. “You will see a lot of families,” he said. “Often it is children bringing the adults to the show and they all get in the hobby together.” Peel has been working with Repticon, the company that runs FIRExpo and other reptile shows, since 2003. Being able to travel across the country and see different exotic animals has made his job all the

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more enlightening and exciting. Especially exciting for him is being able to see so many other people with a shared love of reptiles visit shows such as this and come away with an overall grand experience of having seen such exotic animals themselves. “I feel ultimately they love the animals,” he said. “Often you see people who love these animals so much...you will see them leave with what they have, and it is their passion for these kinds of animals.” Helping provide reptiles for the event is vendor and sponsor, Family Reptiles, a Lakeland reptile store that has been attending

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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. Aug 18 is Ms. Murphy’s Chowder Celtic Band. Sept 8 is the Over 55 Show Band. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales. Doors open at 7 pm, concert begins at 7:30 pm. Cost - $30. Boktowergardens. org

AUG 21

- Tribute

Tuesday

Series: The Best of Theatre Winter Haven. The Best of Theatre Winter

Haven is a tribute show celebrating the

extraordinary volunteer artists and shows

that have appeared on the Theatre Winter Haven stage. Included will be highlights of the past season (The Hunchback of

Notre Dame, Mamma Mia) and a preview of songs from the 49th season (The Little Mermaid, Titanic). Join us for an enter-

taining evening of popular theatre songs and lesser known gems performed by

faces you know and love from our main

stage musicals! Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd,

Winter Haven. Tues, 7:30 pm. Cost - $30

Adv, $32 Day of. theatrewinterhaven.com

AUG 25

– The Art of Film. Film:

Songs From the Second Floor (Sånger från andra våningen) (2000) The Art

of Film presents a forum for appreciat-

some Flying Tigers baseball! Tickets are now available! Call or email 1-407284-7112 or BAtwell@cflcc.org for more information. Sponsorship opportunities available. Located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland. Sat, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $12. www.cflcc.org/polk-county/ for more info.

AUG 24

HOF Weekend

Lakeland. Featured celebrity guests

such as Ed Reed, Gary Sheffield, Warren Sapp, and Cecil Fielder and more!

Located Cleveland Heights Golf Club, 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland. Fri,

7 am on-site registration, 8 am shotgun

start. $200 per golfer, 4 players per team. Golf, Trophies, Food, Silent Auction,

Shirts. Sponsorships available. Contact

Clinton Glover (863) 838-4031 or clglover51@aol.com for more info.

SEPT 7

– 2nd Annual

Feel Good 5K.

Hosted by Peace River Center’s Peace

River Center’s Junior Advisory Board to Help raise funds and awareness about

around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth (race begins at Southern Landing/Anchor Park across from Florida Southern College).

Jessica Lawson jlawson@peacerivercenter.org for more info.

film directors and faculty from Florida

AUG to SEPT - Lakeland Flying Tigers

ing, this unique Polk Museum series will

entertain, engage, and educate audiences of all ages. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E

Palmetto St, Lakeland. Sat, 6-9 pm. Free

admission, cash bar. Call (863) 688-7743 for more info. PolkMuseumofArt.org

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

AUG 18

– Taco ‘Bout

Hunger Charity

Baseball Event. The Lakeland Flying Tigers presents Taco ‘Bout Hunger, a

Taco Tasting and Competition benefitting

Catholic Charities Polk County Ministries. The event will feature taco samplings

from local restaurants, a mariachi band

and drink specials! Buy your Taco ‘Bout Hunger event tickets for $12 and enjoy

RACHEL Rachel is a pastel female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 8 months old. She has been spayed. Rachel was part of a large litter of kittens that were taken in by a nice guy trying to do the right thing. He kept them in a large dog crate for many months before he finally brought them in to find a home.

mental health as you enjoy a run/walk

Sports in Polk

Southern College following each screen-

SHADOW Shadow is a Terrier Labrador mix who is 1 year old. Shadow is good with children, dogs and cats. He likes to go for car rides and is very sweet and playful. He knows how to speak and sit and will let you bathe him. He is very faithful and loving.

benefit Children’s Psychiatric Services.

ing movies as an art form. With audi-

ence Q&A and talkback sessions with

THOR Thor is a 10 month old owner German Shepherd. His owners had a change in living conditions and could not keep him. He is very friendly has been around older kids, is crate trained and playful with other dogs. Knows how to sit, lay down and needs a fenced yard.

– Ray Lewis

Baseball Summer Games. Located at

the Publix Field Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Enjoy weekly promotions:

Sun Brunch/Family Fun Day; Mon $1 Hot

PEBBLES Pebbles is a brown female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 3 years old. She has been spayed. Pebbles is a wonderful cat! She is from the start a very sweet girl who will purr and let you handle her easily.

Dogs; Tues “Wingo”/Silver Sluggers; Wed All-You-Can-Eat; Thurs 1/2 price beer/ wine, $1 sodas; Fri Giveaways; Sat fireworks. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 6 - Lakeland vs Fort Myers. Mon, 6:30 pm. AUG 7 - Lakeland vs Fort Myers. Tues, 6:30 pm. AUG 8 - Lakeland vs Fort Myers. Wed, 6:30 pm. AUG 13 - Lakeland vs Daytona. Mon, 6:30 pm. AUG 14 - Lakeland vs Daytona. Tues, 6:30 pm. AUG 15 - Lakeland vs Daytona. Wed, 6:30 pm. AUG 16 - Lakeland vs Daytona. Thurs, 6:30 pm. AUG 17 - Lakeland vs Florida. Fri, 6:30 pm. AUG 18 - Lakeland vs Florida. Sat, 6:30 pm. AUG 19 - Lakeland vs Florida. Sun, 1 pm. AUG 27 - Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Mon, 6:30 pm. AUG 28 - Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Tues, 6:30 pm. AUG 29 - Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Wed, 6:30 pm. AUG 30 - Lakeland vs St. Lucie. Thurs, 6:30 pm. AUG 31 - Lakeland vs Palm Beach. Fri, 6:30 pm. SEPT 1 - Lakeland vs Palm Beach. Sat, 6 pm. SEPT 2 - Lakeland vs Palm Beach. Sun, 11 am.

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 American astronomer, astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan who made the following sage observation: “The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.” • It’s not clear why lawmakers in the state of Alabama once thought it necessary to pass a law forbidding the operation of a vehicle while wearing a blindfold. • Though coffee has been around for about 700 years, instant coffee wasn’t invented until 1906. By George Washington. Of course not that George Washington. The man who made coffee more convenient -and less palatable -- was from Belgium. • There seems to be quite a rivalry between the towns of Rosehill, North Carolina, and Wilmington, Delaware. Both locales claim to be the home of the world’s largest frying pan, with a diameter of 10 feet. This begs some questions, of course: How many eggs are being fried at once to require such a large piece of cookware? And what sort of stove is required to heat such a mammoth pan? • If you’re like the average American, you’ll eat about 35,000 cookies in your lifetime. • Those who study such things say that 70 percent of southern Nevada’s water use goes through the sprinklers for golf courses and lawns in Las Vegas.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: Who is the current host of the “Family Feud” game show? 2. ART: What is the only work of Michelangelo’s that bears his signature? 3. INVENTIONS: Who developed and patented the electric telegraph in the United States in 1837? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of South Dakota? 5. LANGUAGE: What letters end a gerund in the English language? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the common term for bovine spongiform encephalopathy? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many vice presidents served with President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his four terms? 8. U.S. STATES: Which state was once an independent sovereign nation? 9. ASTRONOMY: How old is the sun in our solar system? 10. GAMES: How many chance spaces are on a Monopoly board? Answers 1. Steve Harvey 2. “The Pieta” 3. Samuel Morse 4. Pierre 5. “ing” 6. Mad cow disease 7. Three: John Nance Garner, Henry Agard Wallace and Harry S. Truman 8. The Republic of Texas 9. About 4.6 billion years 10. Three

• It’s not surprising that the word “fondue” comes from the French verb “fondre,” which means “to melt.”

ANSWERS

• Do you know anyone who is xanthodontous? If so, you might want to refer them to someone specializing in cosmetic dentistry. “Xanthodontous” means “having yellow teeth.”

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Over 500 Creatures

Including Albino Alligators, Pythons and MORE From Page 30 and supporting FIRExpo since 2012. The store was started by Scott Wisneski and his wife back in 2007. Since then, their collection has grown to 500 specimens, including rare creatures as albino alligators and African bull pythons. Aside from supporting a great local event, Wisneski enjoys being able to help educate the public about reptiles by showing off his own and even allowing visitors to touch them. “Everyone likes going to the zoo, but all people get to do is stand and look at the animals,” he said. “Imagine going to the zoo and being able to touch everything that you see…so you get to have different experiences and learn different things.” Reptile lovers will be able to see a variety of different exotic animals, learn more about them, and even have the opportunity to touch and even hold them. Those who are new to the reptilian animal kingdom will be able to sate their curiosity,

especially if they are interested in potentially getting their own pet. Anyone who is interested in buying their own reptile are advised to attend events such as this and learn as much as they possibly can before making their own decisions. Above all, potential reptile owners should always ask questions to see what type of reptile would be suit them and their needs. The last thing they would want is to buy something big as an iguana that demands a big responsibility for them, Peel advised. “If somebody is reluctant about reptiles and they are not sure, or if there is a family member who wants a reptile or are not sure, this is a great way to come out and see the animals, talk to some of the people who own them...and learn,” he said. The Florida International Reptile Expo (FIRE) will be hosted on September 8 and 9 at the RP Funding Center, located at 701 West Lime Street in Lakeland. For more information, visit their website at: http://repticon.com/florida/firexpo-in-lakeland-fl/

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Gala The

Thursday, November 8th Please join us at Polk County’s premier black tie event, the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala. All proceeds raised from the Gala will be utilized locally to support the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital patients.

Entertainment Featuring

The Headliners Band is a high-energy 13-piece “super band” from Miami. The band features five amazing vocalists, a powerful rhythm section and sizzling brass musicians. The Headliners Band delivers an unforgettable entertainment experience playing all of today’s top hits.

Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum: $10,000

(Premium table, 8 tickets, full screen ad/corporate logo projection, post event advertising)

Gold: $5,000

(4 tickets, half screen ad/corporate logo projection, post event advertising)

Silver: $2,500

(3 tickets, quarter screen ad/corporate logo projection, post event advertising)

Bronze: $1,500

(2 tickets and recognition at event)

Please make reservations early. For more information on how you can help take health care in Polk County to the next level of excellence, call (863) 297-1781 or email whhfoundation@baycare.org.