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Preparing Green Beans: Here’s how to produce the best color, flavor and nutrient retention. Bring a small amount of water to boil -- not more than 1 inch in the bottom of a pan for 1 pound of fresh green beans. Add green beans and cook uncovered for the first few minutes to let some of the volatile acids escape in the steam. (This will preserve the bright green color.) Cover and cook until just tender-crisp.

quickly than whole vegetables. • To prepare, trim ends and snap or cut into 1-inch pieces for cooking or use in salads, or leave green beans whole for dipping. • It is usually not necessary to remove strings, as most varieties of green beans are now “stringless.” • One pound of fresh green beans makes five to six servings. • Canning, freezing and drying provide your family with green beans throughout the year.

Freezer Facts: Select young tender pods when the seed is first formed. Cut into 1- or 2-inch pieces or slice lengthwise. Before freezing, green beans must be quickly blanched in salted water to destroy enzymes that cause flavor and color In a large bowl, mix togethchanges during storage. Cool and tofu, er the whipped cream cheese, package green beans in moisture/vaParmesan, mayonnaise, Italian seapor-proof bags containers freezer soning, salt andorpepper untilfor smooth. storage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend

flavors. Mix the cooled, roasted vegeTrywith this “dill-licious” recipe foruntil tables the tofu cream filling Dilled Green Bean Salad. It’s an easy well-blended. go-to side dish on a hot summer day.

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ter- or olive oil-flavored cooking spray, lightly spray a shallow, round casserole dish or a round baking dish. Place sheets of parchment paper or pieces of foil inside bowl with strips overlapping the edges to make the croustade easier to remove. Lightly spray the parchment or foil. 3. Place pastry in casserole dish or baking dish with pastry edges overHAINES CITY, FL – The City of lapping the sides. Mound vegetable Haines City mixture was designated a Purple cream-cheese in center of the Heart pastry.City Leaving opening in the at the an City Commission center, fold this the on, pastry edges August around meeting Thursday, the 1,filling, crimping edges under to 2019 at City Hall. Presenting the form a bowl. award was be Ernie Rivera, National InAdjutant, a small and bowl,Chris mixVedvick, togetherFlorida egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush Military Order of the Purple Heart pastry with egg mixture. Bake the Commander. croustade 20 to 30 minutes or until

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By becoming a Purple Heart City, the City of Haines City can show support for Purple Heart veterans, commemorate their sacrifices and welcome them to our community. Created by General George Washington, the Purple Heart was the first American Service Award made available to the common soldier in 1782. It is awarded to any member of the United States Armed Services wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy of the United States. The mission of the Military Order

of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill among combat wounded Veterans and their families, promote patriotism, support legislative initiatives and most importantly, make sure we never forget. The City of Haines City appreciates the sacrifices our Purple Heart recipients have made in defending our freedoms, and proudly supports its Military Veteran population. We are honoring the service and sacrifices of our nation's men and women in uniform wounded or killed while serving to protect the freedoms enjoyed by all.

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the pastry is golden brown. To serve, allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using a spatula, gently loosen croustade from the baking dish or pan using the sheets of parchment or foil to help move it on to a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Lakeland, FL – The Australian *** magic duo, THE NAKED Angela Shelf asMedearis is an MAGICIANS, seen on London's award-winning children’s author, West End, in 200+ cities around the culinary historian and the author world, and by over 50 million on TV of five cookbooks. Her latest cook(NBC, ABC, FOX, iTV) are making book, “The New African-American their way to bookstores the RP Funding Kitchen,” is in now. Center She’s on January 17th at 7:30 PM. known as The Kitchen Diva and is The showproducer features magic, mirth the executive and host of andKitchen more than a touch of mayhem “The Diva!” television cook- as ingthese show.two Visit site atAussie www. hother andWeb hilarious divapro.com. magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away the top hats and capes. Left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to "now you see it". Good magicians don't need sleeves and great magicians don't need pants. This show proves just that! For 18+ only. Single show tickets go on sale Friday, August 2nd at 9:30 am. Ticket prices are $73, $45, $38 (other fees may apply) and are available by visiting the RP Funding Center Box Office, toll-free 888-397-0100, and online at www.rpfundingcenter.com. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

1. Cut green beans into 2-inch pieces, then place them in a microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook on high power for 7-12 minutes until tender-crisp. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, honey or agave, salt and pepper to make the dressing. Add in the green beans, dill and onions, and toss well to coat and combine. Serve at room temperature. Makes 4 servings.

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FUZZY'S TACOS A Fun Vibe & "Craveable" Food

By Amy Sumerlin Photos by Chris Douglas For someone who likes to eat – like me – there’s this one stretch of South Florida Ave, right off the Polk Parkway, that always grabs my attention… You know the area – Jimmy Johns, First Watch, Mission BBQ… they all call to me. And now there’s a big red pepper combined with a funny sounding name that has joined in the chorus. MOTHER KNOWS BEST Brothers Ian and Adam Lieberman both careers that would make any mother proud: Adam was in commercial construction and then hospitality at a 5 Star, 5 Diamond location in Aspen; Ian was a banker who specialized in structuring deals in New York. There was only one problem: Neither brother truly loved what they were doing. One day, while Ian was talking to their mom, she said, “have you ever thought about partnering with your brother?” That bit of wisdom resulted in a great partnership: “I’m more creative; my brother is tactical. With my vision and his execution, we are a great team,” Ian explained. The two brothers consummated their partnership with their first Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Brandon in February 2016. About a year later, the Tampa Bay natives opened their second taco shop near the University of South Florida in Tampa. Lakeland’s location, which opened in

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November 2018, is their third; and their fourth location is in the Big Bend area of Riverview. THE HISTORY OF FUZZY’S Although this restaurant was new to me – evidently, I was one of just a few folks around the country who, in fact, hadn’t heard of it. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the chain – which had its start near the TCU campus – boasts somewhere around 150 restaurants nationwide. THE LAKELAND LOCATION Expect a hip atmosphere with a fun vibe when you walk into the store, which cover 3,700 square feet of indoor space plus 600 square feet of covered patio. That patio caters to dog owners who need their taco fix but don’t want to leave their pooch behind. Bright colors and metal accents grab your attention right away – and all the TVs will come in handy during football season – and it all comes together to offer up a “I must be at the beach” feel. THE FOOD (AND THE DRINK) Unlike many of the fast-casual Mexican joints you may already be comparing this to in your head, Fuzzy’s offers a full bar. “The fact that we are both a bar and a restaurant opens us up to be perfect for a lot more occasions – lunchtime, date night, or even after little league,” explained Ian. “We have a little something for everyone.” Of course that bar offers Margaritas and a nice selection of tequila. As for the food, Fuzzy’s is more than just a simple taco stand, although the impressive menu does specialize in tacos, especially those with seafood – just as you would expect from a restaurant that features the coastal cuisine of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. But the menu just starts there, also serving up all of your favorite Mexican dishes, including nachos, burritos, and quesadillas. “All of our food is fresh, light, and filling,” he continued. “We don’t serve up meals that will make you feel like you need a nap afterward.”

even vegetarian, we have something they can eat.” I ended up choosing the Fajita Beef Burrito Bowl ($8.99) – and it was chockful of beef, pico de gallo, and its spicy chimichurri sauce gave it a nice kick. Hubby stayed with tacos and because it was indeed Taco Tuesday, they ran $1.79 – can you even get tacos at Taco Bell that cheap (they normally run $2.39 to $3.49, depending on the flavor you choose)? He was only slightly adventurous with the flavors, ordering beef, pork, and chicken – we’ll have to go back again so he can try the shrimp version. When he does, I will have to push carb-worry to the side to try the Shredded Brisket Quesadilla, which Ian told me was the menu item he craves most. “Our brisket is slow braised for 16 hours – and when you combine that with bacon and jalapeno?” he said, sounding slightly hungry as he explained it. I also want to try their breakfast sometime – perhaps on a weekend when you can get all-you-can drink mimosas! The breakfast menu is available all

day long, and includes the requisite Huevos Rancheros (for the initiated, fried eggs, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and salsa – plus beans and potatoes, of course -- $7.49), plus a selection of breakfast tacos and jumbo burritos (prices range from $2.19 to $5.99)

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With the success of this location, the Lieberman brothers are looking to expand with additional locations in Polk. “We are looking at locations in North Lakeland and in Winter Haven.” But for now, the next time you are needing a little Baja in your life, check out their South Lakeland spot. FMI: Fuzzy Tacos, 3950 S. Florida Ave, (863) 6176163.

MY VISIT Hubby and I decided to celebrate Taco Tuesday this week, and he met me there for lunch. Low-carb weirdo that I am, I was especially tickled with the number of low-carb, gluten free options that were available. “That’s one of the great things about our menu,” Ian further explained. “We have awesome food for people with dietary restrictions – from keto to gluten free to

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No Kids in Cages “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” - Matt 25:40 Children don’t belong in cages. This isn’t a controversial opinion. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It should be common sense. And yet here I am writing a column explaining why it’s wrong to cage children. Sigh. I know I can be overtly political with these columns. For the most part, I try to convey my opinions so that even people who disagree with what I have to say can understand where I’m coming from, even if they don’t wholly agree with me. But I know this particular column is going to split people right down the middle. It really shouldn’t. Children don’t belong in cages. This shouldn’t be a divisive issue. This should be something we all agree on. And yet, somehow, we don’t. Sigh. I’m going to assume you don’t agree with me on this. Let’s assume you’re someone who supports our current president, his strict immigration policies, and his goal to “Make America Great Again” by deporting every undocumented man, woman, and child. For the sake of argument, let’s pretend I agree with everything you believe about immigrants. Let’s assume that we have a “border crisis” with immigrants flooding into this country. (We don’t!) That these immigrants drain the economy by stealing jobs, lowering wages, and siphoning welfare benefits. (They don’t!) That they’re bringing drugs and crime. (They’re not!) Even if all of that were true, that still wouldn’t justify tossing children into cages. “But they don’t belong here,” I hear you say. “If their parents hadn’t come here illegally, they wouldn’t have to be detained. Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” But that’s the thing.

Undocumented immigration isn’t a crime. At worst, it’s a civil violation like jaywalking. We don’t cage people for crossing the road the wrong way, so why do it to people who cross the border the wrong way? Also, most undocumented immigrants don’t come here by crossing the border. More than 60% of them are people who overstayed their visas, according to data from the Center for Migration Studies (CMS). Even if they were crossing the border illegally, the solution wouldn’t be to build a wall, it would be to reform our immigration process to make it easier for them to come here legally. What does it say about our current process that people would rather brave crossing the desert than come here “the right way”? Even if we did need to detain people, that still wouldn’t justify placing them in such inhumane conditions. It wouldn’t justify forcing them to sleep on concrete floors, or worse, remain standing for days on end due to lack of space. It wouldn’t justify denying them basic hygiene products like soap and toothpaste. It wouldn’t justify forcing them to drink from toilets. And it wouldn’t justify separating children from their parents, locking them in cages, and denying them basic medical care. If this were happening in North Korea, we would understand that this was bad. We would know this is something that only happens in totalitarian dictatorships. Yet it’s happening here in the “land of the free and home of the brave.” How “free” are we when children are in cages? None of this is okay. This is not normal. Children don’t belong in cages. If you don’t agree, we don’t have a difference in political opinion. We have a difference in basic morality. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com AUGUST 2019

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BY JAMES COULTER

building. All the while he sings of the “par-

adox” involving the reality of his life as opposed to the lofty aspirations he top the Historic Dixie

has for it: “I could take you some-

reflects his own personal style seen

and an eye for great videography; so

within his other music videos posted

being able to combine the best of both

on YouTube and Facebook.

worlds and have them mesh together

Whether he’s wandering along a railroad track as a train passes by

ant part of videography and so is

Wales stands a young

sound,” he said. “It is always about

man, clad in a leather

the content. You can have a hit song

jacket, guitar hanging by his waist.

recorded on an 8-track recorder that

Standing at the edge of the 10-story

people will like, [or] you can have the

skyscraper, overlooking downtown

most boring song recorded in the best

Lake Wales, with his hands out-

studio ever, and nobody will respond

stretched, he takes a brave step for-

to it.”

ward. “Paradox”, a music video by local musician and videographer Josh VanDyk. The remainder of the video showcases sweeping aerial shots of the hotel and surrounding city, with more intimate close up shots of Josh surveying, and occasionally dancing within, the inside of the historic 10 AUGUST 2019

the most. “I think music is a really import-

Walesbilt Hotel in Lake

This is the opening scene to

masterfully is something he enjoys

From an early age, Josh always where closer to the edge. I could

underneath a bridge in his cover of

had an interest in music. He received

show you a place more beautiful than

“Sunflower”, or he’s simply singing

lessons for piano and drums, and

this.”

and playing guitar within the acous-

taught himself how to play guitar. He

Released on Oct. 13, 2017, the

tics of his own bathroom, Josh loves

eventually started singing but kept his

video has gained more than 2,000

for his video to match with the style

vocal talents to himself before gaining

views with 77 likes. While he himself

and theme of his music.

the courage to go public.

did not personally direct the video (shot by ShotByLD), the videography

As both a musician and a videographer, Josh has an ear for good music

“At first, I [sang] when my parents were gone,” he said. “I was not

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confident in my voice; but as time progressed, I opened up and shared that talent to the public from a fairly young age.” In high school, he began expressing his musical talents by singing for the morning announcements. Often, for his class assignments, he would request to perform a song for his presentations as opposed to a standard oral report, he said. Upon enrolling in Polk Community College, he joined the band, Chasing Thrill. He started by filling in as a guitar player before eventually becoming its lead singer. He and his bandmates would tour various musical venues in other states, including the House of Blues in Orlando, and would open up for other bands on the radio. He continued on with the band until it disbanded several years later. “It did not work out the way we wanted it to, and so then I was left bandless,” he said. “I was wondering what I was going to do with my life. I have put so much in my music.” While his time with the band may have ended, his musical aspirations did not. Using the money he had saved through their songs on iTunes and other platforms, he started producing his own music, and later, his own videos to accompany it. Using the revenue from his previous songs, he purchased a 4K mirror-

less camera that he used to document his progress within his recording studio and later to produce more elaborate videos. Eventually, his skills improved to the point where he started his own videography company, Josh VanDyk Videography LLC. Aside from making his own music videos, he also uses his company to freelance films for other businesses, bands, and even municipalities such as the City of Frostproof. When it comes to music videos, some musicians put their words to images, while others put images to their words. For Josh, he always strives to have his video match the music, especially its overall theme and lyrics. When shooting for other musicians, he always appreciates coordinating with them on a plan for the video that reflects the message they’re trying to convey through their song. It’s more than just shooting a good-looking scene in a cool-looking location. The images and scenery have to match the words, he explained. “I am big about lyrics and meaning,” he said. “Because I am a musician, a lot of times, I spend a decent amount of time beforehand picking out a song that will capture the emotion of what I want to portray with the emotion that I have.”

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As for the music itself, his own

singing? What this rapper is rapping

music tastes prove quite eclectic,

about? Can this music shape culture?

ranging from rap and R&B to Top 40

Motivate youth in a positive way? Is

pop and rock. The genre itself is not

it real?”

most important. What is important is the message behind the music, and he always strives to offer the most positive message for his listeners. “What inspires me most about music is the realness of it,” he said. “Do you believe what this singer is

For more information about Josh and his upcoming projects, visit his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/joshvandykmusic/ Or his Instagram at: https://www.instagram. com/josh_vandyk/

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

BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music

Presented By Brew Hounds Sports Lounge Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Mon, Pool League Wed, Eklectik Haze 9p 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) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Fri & Sat, Live Music

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

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

HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Open to the Public! Patio Dining & Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Locals Discount! Live Music on Patio

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

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

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

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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 Sunset Tavern & Package Store 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 695-8650 Mon & Fri, Karaoke Tue, Hpy Hr All Day! Wed, Ladies $3 Wine Sun, Live Music 3-7p Aug 10, Lip Sync Contest

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F

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 Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night Champino’s Rest & Pizzeria Sandpiper Plaza 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd (863) 937-8866 Happy Hr 3-7p Full Liquor Bar

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SNAPSHOTZ Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Daily Specials 2-10p; Mon, Tacos/Tue, Buff. Shrmp Wed, Boneless Wings Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Fri, Grouper Sand./Sat, Wings Sun, $1 Drafts Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Bar Food/Light Food Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441

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Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits 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 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 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Hops n Vine 3120 S FL Ave @HopsnVineLkld Tue, Trivia w/Prizes Wed, Karaoke w/Prizes Thu, Comedy w/Mike Lee Fri, Free Poker 7p

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Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke

Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas

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

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor

Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898 Open Daily Sports Bar Lunch & Dinner Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat 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 Tue, Trivia 7p Wed, S.I.N./Karaoke/DJ Thu, Ladies Night w/$1 Drinks Sat, Bands/DJ,/Dance Huge Outside Patio 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

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) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Drafts

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

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

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SNAPSHOTZ 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

Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p

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

The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 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

JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat 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

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jazz Trio Sun, Brunch

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Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd Westgate River Ranch Saloon (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Fri, Karaoke Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store Grape Expectations (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd Fri, DJ 6p-12a (863) 318-8800 Sat, Live Band 6p-1a Wine Bar Smoke-Free

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AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar

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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 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker 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 Sept 1, Boat Regatta 1-5p Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool 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 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Sat, Prime Rib Sun, Fam Jam 12-6p/Music 2p 2nd Sun. Brunch 11:30-2p Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Tues, Open Jam Band Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Weekly Bands

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Speed Painter Extraordinaire by James Coulter Can you paint a portrait of Elvis Presley? Jimi Hendrix? John Lennon? Can you paint it in less than five minutes? Tony Trotti can. Not only is he able to paint near-perfect portraits of such big personalities, but he can paint most of them in as little as four to five minutes and several portraits in about 90 seconds! For the past 30 years, Tony has been speed painting such portraits. Now he wants to celebrate his 30 year-long legacy by painting 30 paintings in 30 days all through the month of August. From the RP Funding Center in Lakeland to Jessie's Bar in Winter Haven and to everywhere in between in cities like Auburndale, Haines City and Lake Wales, Tony will be visiting some of the places where he has exercised his speed painting skills to celebrate 30 fast years including going back up to Jacksonville area for a few gigs. "I want to paint somewhere different every day, with 30 paintings over 30 days for 30 years," he said. "I started [my paintings] in August, so this

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was the perfect time to do this." Tony received his start in speed painting 30 years ago in 1989 while attending Jacksonville University. For Greek Week, his college would host a spoof talent competition with comedy skits performed by fraternities and sororities. However, as these skits were often deemed "offensive" by some staff members, the rules for the competition were changed. Now each group would perform a simple talent act. For his own fraternity, Tony wanted to do something truly unique, something that few other people had done before. Tony had watched a few performances of speed painting by artists such as Denny Dent, who had painted a portrait of Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. He was amazed that someone could create such elaborate artwork in a short amount of time, and he wanted to do something similar. "I thought how cool it would be to do something like that," he said. "That is how I started my painting." For his own performance, Tony dressed up in a sheet wrapped up into a diaper. When he got on

stage, he pretended to be a little child finger painting a portrait to the music of Elton John's "Candle In The Wind." Many of the students were quite puzzled by the act and did not know what to make of it. As such, many of them started booing at him and yelling for him to get off the stage. Nevertheless, Tony continued to paint. Several minutes in, the audience began to simmer down. Now most of them had become intrigued by his artwork, curious as to what he was painting. At the end of his act, he revealed his piece to the audience, showing it to be a portrait of Elton John. The audience that had previously booed him now graced him with cheers and applause. "It turned the crowd around, and when I revealed it, it received a standing ovation in the end, and so it was a highlight to turn a crowd like that," he said. "People came backstage to say it was the coolest thing they had ever seen." Tony would paint another speed-painting portrait for his senior art show. For his second art piece, he decided to paint a giant portrait of Mari-

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lyn Monroe. He considered the subject ironic, as the first painting he created was set to the music of a song dedicated in her honor, he said. When his painting was displayed within the college art gallery, its very presence immediately drew the attention of patrons, as it was one of the largest and most prominent pieces there. "You walked into the gallery, and the immediate focus was my picture of Marilyn and Elton John that consumed the gallery," he said. "It was not a large gallery at all. Those two paintings really changed the way students looked to artwork over the next few years." His family owned a local entertainment newspaper, The Southeast Entertainer, for which he had previously created ad copy and page design. This business opened doors and presented opportunities for him to host similar performances within the community. Over eight or nine weekends in a row, he would frequent many local venues such as bars to perform his speed painting. Often he would serve as the opening act for many concerts and bands as they performed their sound check. One performance at the Mayport Naval Station even provided him his own side stage to create his 8x12 foot paintings of the popular group at the time Exposeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who were there performing. More than 6,000 service members had the opportunity to see his talent in action before their big concert, he said. The next four years had him traveling up and down the Florida coast hosting his performances. In one trip to the Hollywood, FL area, a talent booking agent took noticed and soon booked Trotti across the country and even in other countries. Over the past 30 years, he has painted more than 50 to 100 pictures per year, he said. When not painting portraits of celebrities in the blink of an eye, Tony has worked as an advertising graphic designer for the past 40 years (starting when he was 11), 19 of which were served at The Ledger, and the last 4 years for the Observer Media Group in Winter Garden, FL. While he has performed for big crowds, like halftimes of basketball games, Tony himself is a very shy individual and stays to himself before the performance. After his performances, however, he manages to open up, chat with patrons, and answer their questions. As for his art, he considers it a way for people to engage in music as opposed to simply listening to it, offering them a visual image that will better last in their memories. "Through the paintings, I found out that I wanted to give people who are listening to music...give them an image, [so] next time they hear the song...they will remember that painting or go through the process of me painting," he said. "So that would be the best-case scenario where I feel I can reach out to people." For more information about Tony and his art, visit his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/tony.trotti 20 AUGUST 2019

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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 New Normal How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being? Oscar Wilde 1. Where did Rose Royce get their name? 2. Which Eagles song mentions seeing “a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac”? 3. Name the first group to release “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever.” 4. Which Bon Jovi song has ended up as the theme song on a Discovery channel show? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Father, father, we don’t need to escalate, You see, war is not the answer, For only love can conquer hate.”

2. “The Boys of Summer,” with lyrics penned by Don Henley, who says he really did see that sticker on the back of a Cadillac Seville in San Diego. 3. The Four Tops, in 1966. Right on its heels came the covers, with four in the next year alone. Even The Band joined the mix in 1971. 4. “Wanted Dead or Alive,” on the “Deadliest Catch.” 5. “What’s Going On,” by Marvin Gaye in 1971. The song was co-written by Gaye after witnessing police brutality in Berkeley during an anti-war protest.

1. What do The Average White Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple Minds have in common? 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis Presley released in 1960 that went to Answers 1. When the No. 1Magic forWand sixcut weeks. soundtrack for the film “Car Wash,” management wanted an automotive 3. How long was the single “Yestertheme for the band as well. Rose Norwalt fronted the group. day Once More”? 4. What instrument did Marv Tarplin play, and in which group? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “So long boy, you can take my place, got my papers, I’ve got my pay, So pack my bags and I’ll be on my way ...” Answers 1. They all originated in Scotland. The country has produced a long list of excellent bands that often are mistaken as being from England. it to our Tonight,” 2. “Are Add You Lonesome released afterwebsite his military service was completed. The recording compawww.todayandtonight.com ny didn’t really like it and thought it or Post On Our Facebook Page would go nowhere. 3. Very long. The 1973 “song” by EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

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“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou Every normal person, in fact, is only normal on the average. His ego approximates to that of the psychotic in some part or other and to a greater or lesser extent. Sigmund Freud This summer has been anything but normal following my unexpected hospital stay in June and the subsequent follow-up visits to doctors. It has also been far from business as usual in the Smith chicken coop. It is after an illness that you regain an appreciation for simple things and for me it was the sensation of soft surfaces. For good reason, hospitals are equipped with plastic furniture and tile floors that can easily be disinfected and cleaned but are relentlessly cold and hard. It was the suppleness of the fabric on my living room furniture that offered the greatest comfort during that first surreal hour at home. I could not believe how nice it was to sink into a safe surrounding that was warm to the touch. The chickens have been following their own sense of bizarre normalcy. Our hens Emily and Anna have consistently displayed broody behavior for months. The best way to describe their actions is with word play… our fowl are being foul.

Broodiness occurs when hens

do not have access to a rooster

and are unable to breed. Female chickens lay approximately an

egg a day and remarkably they can choose when to produce

chicks. Flocks without a male

can become what is essentially

biologically and psychologically

confused as they sit in their nests

as if the eggs have been fertilized. No amount of coaxing or treats

has worked with our two broody girls.

Farm logic provides that the

psychology of broody hens can be interrupted with the use of

a “broody buster.” Essentially,

you separate the hen from their

nest box in a suspended cage that allows for airflow to reach their

warm underbellies. The new environment causes a physical “reset”

for the hen and within a few days the chicken returns to her normal behavior. Emily has performed the opposite and made herself

quite the cozy home in our buster cage. Unlike the sage advice provided by so many savvy chicken

keepers, our hens prefer the soli-

tary cage turning it into their own chic pied-à-terre or more appro-

priately a poultry penthouse. We have officially waved the white flag of defeat and are keeping

our fingers crossed for a return to normal.

Illnesses like chickens

require both time and patience.

Thankfully, my recovery is 100%, now it is time for the coop to recoup.

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HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport. Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich. 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

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

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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 din-

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ner. 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 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day), Sunday $1 Draft; Bud, Bud Light, Avalanche & Land Shark. Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL

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

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 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

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

RICK'S BAR-B-Q

Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Stop by for our Bike Night the 2nd Thursday of each month! Hours: Tues 11-3 pm. Wed to Sat, 11-8 pm. Closed Sun & Mon. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

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

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs! Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937

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AUGUST 2019

AUGUST CONCERT CALENDAR FRIDAY, AUG 2

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIM THOMAS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RICH & FRIENDS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) KOLT 45 (Apple Lounge, WH) LUBECK (1916 Irish Pub/Clev Hghts, LKD)

SATURDAY, AUG 3

BLUE ROOSTERS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SISTER LUCK (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JUSTIN GRIMES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JOE REID & HEARTLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LUBECK (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

SUNDAY, AUG 4

RUMOR HAZIT (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FRANK E (Sunset Tavern, HC) REBEL SOUL (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

TUESDAY, AUG 6

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) ELI WILSON (Apple Lounge, WH) LUBECK (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) WILEY WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 7 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) TWO SMOOTH (American Legion #8, WH) 24 AUGUST 2019

FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) THE RUSTY STRINGS (Gary’s Grove, WH) ANISETTE MAYER (Pink Piano, LKD) GARY SCHUTT (Leo’s Live, LKD)

THURSDAY, AUG 8

RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JONNY JONES (Pink Piano, LKD) ONRY OZZBORN w/E-TURN AND LISA VASQUEZ (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live, LKD)

FRIDAY, AUG 9

MICAH (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE ROLLING STONES (RP Funding Center, LKD) POWER SURGE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) FREE WHISKEY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) BLAKE FREE (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) A & V PROJECT (Pink Piano, LKD) CROSS TRAXX (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) NEAL AND PREY (Leo’s Live, LKD) 22N (Ybor Lounge, LKD) JONAS BROTHERS wsg BEBE REXHA AND JORDAN MCGHRAW (Amway Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, AUG 10

ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JUSTIN GRIMES/ WE THREE STRINGS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

BURNIN’ BROTHERS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SPF 60 (Grove Roots Brew, WH) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) BLACKWATER (Apple Lounge, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Federal Bar, LKD) I-4 NORTH (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) CALEB’S MOUNTAIN (Johnny G’s, LKD) KAT & THE DAWGS (Pink Piano, LKD) SOUTHBOUND 75 (Florida Brewery, ADL) KATIE LAY (Wheelhouse 19th Hole, DVPT) BULLY FOR YOU/ OAKLEE (Leo’s Live, LKD) JONAS BROTHERS wsg BEBE REXHA AND JORDAN MCGRAW (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, AUG 11

FREE WHISKEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOEY FOLEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SUMNER CURTIS TRIO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Federal Bar, LKD) LUBECK (Tempo 1930, WH)

TUESDAY, AUG 13

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) WILEY WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 14 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live, LKD)

THURSDAY, AUG 15 RENDITION (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) THE RUCKUS TRIO wsg SETH ADAM LYNN (Pink Piano, LKD) FREE WHISKEY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) TIME SAWYER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live, LKD)

FRIDAY, AUG 16

ADRIENNE & BRIMER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Grove Roots Brew, WH) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) TWO SMOOTH (American Legaion #8, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) THE DETECTIVES (Federal Bar, LKD) KTFO/ THE REEL DEAL (Leo’s Live, LKD) KHALID wsg CLAIRO (Amway Center, ORL) BUSH & LIVE wsg OUR LADY PEACE (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, AUG 17

ACOUSTIC DOSE 2p/ ALMOST THERE 7p (Brew Hounds, ADL) ANI AND THE FLY BOYS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) 1969 BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) HARLIQUIN (New Grove Lounge, DUN) TREVOR BYSTROM (Grove Roots Brew, WH) 50TH ANNIV OF WOODSTOCK CONCERT wsg BRIAN SMALLEY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RENDITION (Lake Ashton, LW) UNCLE RAY (Federal Bar, LKD) PLAN B (Fireside Lounge, DVNPT)

THE ORDEAL (Johnny G’s, LKD) KEEGAN MATTHEWS (Pink Piano, LKD) JADED (Lkd Harley Davidson, LKD) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Brew Hub, LKD) SOUTHERN LEGACY (Florida Brewery, ADL) SEAN CHAMBERS (Music Ranch, LKD) RUSTED (Ybor Lounge, LKD) HEART wsg JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS/ ELLE KING (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, AUG 18

LAST MINUTE MICKEYS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) BRYAN RIVERS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) MELISSA LEE (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) LISA KAY & THE GOLDTOP BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) QUEEN AND ADAM LAMBERT (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, AUG 20 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) TRIBUTE TUESDAY LIVE (Ritz Theatre, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) WILEY WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 21 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

THURSDAY, AUG 22 MCKENZIE PEISHER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) CHRIS FRITZ (Pink Piano, LKD) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live, LKD)

FRIDAY, AUG 23

PABLITO’SWAY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

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MONDAY, SEPT 2 THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TUESDAY, SEPT 3

SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) WILEY WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 4 SLIPKNOT wsg VOLBEAT, GOJIRA, BEHEMOTH (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

THURSDAY, SEPT 5 RENDITION (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

FRIDAY, SEPT 6

PLAN B BAND SOUTHERNDIPITY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) DOUG SHEEN (Swan Brewing, LKD) BRYAN JAMES (Federal Bar, LKD) 48 STATES AWAY/ NANCYE BLAIR BLACK (Pink Piano, LKD) WIKKED/ANI AND THE FLY BOYS (Leo’s Live, LKD)

SATURDAY, AUG 24 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) OAKLEE DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BOBBY JAMES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVNPT) DAYGLO RED (Swan Brewing, LKD) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD) THE BROKE (Pink Piano, LKD) DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD) STRAIT JACKET SMILE (Leo’s Live, LKD) BACKSTREET BOYS wsg BAYLEE LITTRELL (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, AUG 25 SOUTHERN LEGACY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SG WOODS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) DAVID BRIMER (Federal Bar, LKD) LUBECK (Twisted Prop, WH) BRIAN SMALLEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, AUG 27 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) WILEY WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 28 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

THURSDAY, AUG 29

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) LUBECK (Main Street Taproom, AV PK) DANNY V (Pink Piano, LKD) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live, LKD) BECK AND CAGE THE ELEPHANT wsg SPOON/

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SUNFLOWER BEAN (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

FRIDAY, AUG 30

B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) KOLT 45 (New Grove Lounge, DUN) TREY CROSS TRIO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) LEGENDS BAND w/ GEORGE MORRIS (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) SOUTHBOUND (Apple Lounge, WH) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLAKE FREE (Federal Bar, LKD) A & V PROJECT (Pink Piano, LKD) CRISTI MASSEY & JOHN CAMPBELL (Fresco’s, LKD) CRYSTAL DAGGER (1845 Taphouse, DVPT) RUMOR HAZIT (Leo’s Live, LKD) FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE wsg DAN + SHAY/ MORGAN WALLEN/ CANAAN SMITH (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, AUG 31 B. HAVEN (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) PLAN B (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ALMOST THERE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MUNN PARK SAINTS

(Grove Roots Brew, WH) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) SILVERBACK (LA’s Midway, LA) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) RUSTED (Fireside Lounge, DVNPT) RED CALLING, VILLIANS AND VIRTUES, AGAINST MY WILL, THE DEV (Johnny G’s, LKD) THE BROKE (Gary’s Grove, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Pink Piano, LKD) BLIND SIGHTED (Leo’s Live, LKD) CHRIS BROWN wsg TORY LANEZ, TY DOLLA $IGN, JOYNER LUCAS, YELLA BEEZY (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, SEPT 1

ACOUSTIC DOSE 1p/ FREE WHISKEY 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) THE WILEY COLLECTIVE (Federal Bar, LKD) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Tempo 1930, WH) JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) 33 YEARS (Brew Hub, LKD) MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS (Amway Center, ORL)

T MIKE & DUKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Grove Roots Brew, WH) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live, LKD) BLIND SIGHTED (Apple Lounge, WH) BRYAN JAMES BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) RANEY WADE SHOULTS (Pink Piano, LKD)

SATURDAY, SEPT 7

BLAKE FREE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) GEORGE GROSSMAN & THE SWING BOUTIQUE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) MICAH SHANE (Federal Bar, LKD) ALMONDY BROWN, SLINGSHOT ROBOT, MIDNIGHT SPECTER, LEVEL (Johnny G’s, LKD) RUSTED (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) JJ GREY & MOFRO (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) PETER FRAMPTON wsg JASON BONHAM (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, SEPT 8

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew, WH) BADFISH w/ THE SUPERVILLAINS (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

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each month. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat at 5 pm.

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

AUG 1

to 31 – Bok Tower Gardens Florida Resident Month. Enjoy 50% off admission to Bok Tower Gardens for Florida Residents with valid ID. Daily, 8-5 pm. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. BokTowerGardens.org

AUG 1

to 31 – Flashback Female: Women’s Artists in the 1980s and 1990s. Presented by Polk Museum of Art. This two-gallery, two-part installation highlights the important contributions and strides female artists made in the art worlds of the 1980s and 1990s. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection and situated adjacently in Gallery II and the Perkins Gallery, these thematically related exhibitions present an instructive visual dialogue with one another, allowing viewers to engage with art not merely from two decades but also through an exclusively female lens. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sun 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org

AUG 1

to NOV 10 – A Colored Image of the Sun. Presented by Polk Museum of Art. A solo exhibition by artist, Kelly Sturhahn. Sturhahn’s work explores notions of the sublime in nature from a contemporary viewpoint, simultaneously considering experience, perception and transformation. Favoring process

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and experimentation, her practice combines the unconventional with the traditional, incorporating a range of tactile materials to create paintings on cut fabric, ink drawings, and large-scale installations comprised of textiles, such as hand-sewn sequins and painted lace. Drawing on nature’s intricate, ever-changing phenomena, these works translate sensory experience, and often reinterpret nature abstractly as shapes, patterns, color, light, and movement. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sun 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org

AUG 1

to NOV 10 – Paul Fullerton: Forces of Nature. Presented by Polk Museum of Art Paul Fullerton’s sculptures in the Sculpture Garden and inside the museum will be some of Fullerton’s works on paper, as well as a self-portrait on loan from a collector in Gainesville, FL. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sun 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org

AUG 2

– Lakeland First Friday: Back to School. Sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union and Saint Leo University Lakeland Education Center. One of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. 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. New theme each month. Located Munn Park, Lakeland. Fri – 6-9 pm.

AUG 7

– Stuff the Bus with EMERGE. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Lakeland. Volunteer with other members of EMERGE and several local organizations that all come together to organize school supplies for children in need! You can simply drop by for 15 minutes or the whole time. This all hands on deck and a fun event to volunteer alongside other EMERGE members. Free to attend. Please RSVP. Located RP Funding Center, W Lime

St, Lakeland. Wed, 7-9 am. RSVP at https://emergelakeland.wildapricot.org/ event-3454429

AUG 8

- Lakeland 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.

AUG 9

– Wright After Dark Tour. Florida Southern College will host Wright After Dark Tour on the 2nd Friday of each month. Experience the treasured buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright like never before. Discover the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world when you visit Florida Southern College. The campus is home to 13 remarkable Wright structures, including the Usonian Faculty House and iconic Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. Located L.N. Pipkin Bandshell at Florida Southern College, 111 Lk Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. Fri, 7-8:30 pm. Reservations are required. Please call (863) 680-4597.

AUG 10

to OCT 13 – American Impressionism Through the French Lens. Presented by Polk Museum of Art. This extraordinary exhibition, drawn entirely from the collection of the Reading Public Museum, explores the path to Impressionism through the nineteenth century, and the complex relationship between French Impressionism of the 1870s and 80s, and the American interpretation of the style in the decades that followed. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sun 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org

AUG 13

– Home Care Roadshow. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland in the Lake Hollingsworth Ballroom. Tues, 8-5 pm. www. RPFundingCenter.com

AUG 17

– Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show 3rd Saturday of

AUG 17

– Clear the Shelters Adoption Event. Hosted by The Humane Society of Polk County. This event is sponsored by GEICO as a nationwide pet adoption drive to help find loving homes for animals in need. Discounted adopt fees are being offered. Located at the Humane Society of Polk County, 3195 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm. PolkNoKill.org

AUG 17

– 10 Year Anniversary Party at Brew Hounds. Enjoy music from Acoustic Dose from 2-5 pm and Almost There from 7-11 pm. Giveaways, Raffles, Games, 50/50, Food from Kick Yo’ Butt BBQ. Raising money for Humane Society of Polk County. This special event will be Non-Smoking! Located Brew Hounds Sports Lounge, 318 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale Sat, 1 pm to 1 am. (863) 967-BREW

AUG 18

– Back to School Bash Fam Jam. Hosted by Tanners Lakeside in Winter Haven. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, bounce house, water slide. Acoustic Dose performs from 2-6 pm. Bring school supplies and receive I FREE drink! Located Tanners Lakeside outside tiki area, 1006 S Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. Sun, 12-6 pm.

AUG 24

& 25 – Fine Art at the Magnolia. Returning event for 2 days featuring 19 fine artists and craftsmen. Located Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland. Sat, 10-5. Sun, 10-4. Contact Betsy Bohrer betsy@thebohrergallery.com for more info.

AUG 29

– Ladies Night Downtown Winter Haven. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Calling All Ladies! Enjoy a night of shopping, dining, and cocktail specials in participating businesses Downtown Winter Haven. Register for your FREE map online and pick them up on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW at 5:30 pm on Aug 29th! Located Downtown Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. MainStreetWH. com

SEPT 4

– After Hours at the Museum. The first Thursday of each month Polk Museum of Art is open until 8 pm. Enjoy the Curator Tour at 6 pm. Thurs, 5-8 pm. Located Polk

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SEPT 6

– Lakeland First Friday: Dogs Days Downtown. Pet friendly event. Leashed well behaved dogs are welcomed. One of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. 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. New theme each month. Located Munn Park, Lakeland. Fri – 6-9 pm.

SEPT 7

& 8 - FIRexpo Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. Expect a thrilling show with “herpers” attending from all over central Florida! Join us again for what will promise to be another historic event filled with top-quality reptiles and amphibians, presentations, door prize raffle, and more! Located in the Exhibit Hall at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 9-5 pm. Sun, 10-4 pm. Cost - $12 Adults, $5 Kids (5-12), Ages 4 & under Free. Repticon.com

SEPT 14

– Foam Glow 5K. Fun-filled experience exposing runners to Glowing Foam and a ton of Blacklights all over the course. Glowing runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes and speeds. Whether you are a long term runner or a walk around the park stroller, the up to 5k Foam Glow 5K course will have you shining bright and waiting for the next run. Located at Sun ‘n Fun Campus in Lakeland. For more info and pricing details: FoamGlow.com

SEPT 15

– Chow Down in Lake Wales. Enjoy some of the best food trucks in Central Florida. Very meal freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite, lawn chair and sit back and relax. The Chow Down Food Trucks are at Lake Wailes Park, 205 N 5th Street, Lake Wales on the 3rd Monday of the month from 5-9 pm. (No Date in Aug)

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. Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. (Closed in August) 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. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

AUG 10

- 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, 8-2 pm.

AUG 10

& 24 - 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 17

- 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 24

- Lake Wales Car Show. Display of custom, classic, street

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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.

AUG 28

– Moonlight Market. Monthly Moonlight Market at GRB in Downtown Winter Haven; 4th Wednesday! Coming in from all over Central Florida, vendors set up shop just for you from 6-9pm! Items range from handmade soy candles, unique stained glass, to honey, avocados, and freshly baked bread. Check our website to see which food truck we’ll have out! Swing on by, shop, sip & eat local! Located Grove Roots Brewing Company, 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. Wed, 6-9 pm. GroveRoots.com

SEPT 1

4 & 28 – 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly. 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 more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm. (No Date in Aug)

Concerts & Theatre

AUG 9

– CAL Presents The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed. Classic Albums Live takes classic rock albums and recreates them live, on stage - note for note, cut for cut. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has become the ultimate destination for music lovers wanting to experience the greatest albums performed live. Relying only on the music, using what Martin refers to as ‘the world’s best musicians’, Classic Albums Live has defined itself as a mainstay in performing arts centers across North America. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Cost - $44, $33 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

AUG 20

– The Best of Theatre Winter Haven; Tribute Tuesday. Season 49 comes to a close with a celebration of

the best of Musical Theatre in our final Tribute Tuesday Live concert. See, hear and experience the best songs and great talent from the Theatre Winter Haven stage. See the highlights from this and past seasons, plus, selections from shows to come. This is a night to celebrate the Best of Theatre Winter Haven! Musical Direction: Phil King *This performance will take place at the Ritz Theatre. It was moved from the Chain O’ Lakes Complex due to construction and upgrades to the building. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 8 pm. Cost - $15 to $26. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

SEPT 6

– First Friday Music. Come enjoy the musical talents of local bands as they perform sing-a-long music for the crowd in Winter Haven’s Central Park on the first Friday of each month. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Located Downtown Winter Haven, Central Park. Fri, 6:30-8 pm. (863) 291-5656 for more info.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

AUG 4

– Humane Society Bowl A Rama. Join the Humane Society of Polk County as they host a Sunday Funday Bowl A Rama fundraiser at Cypress Lanes In Winter Haven located Dundee Rd. Must reserve your 4-person team in advance. Space is limited. Guest tickets to join the event are only $25. Raffles, Games, Food Buffet. Sunday, 2-5 pm. Contact: Lisa.Baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org for more info. Sponsorships available: https://www. humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org/events/ bowlarama/

AUG 24

– 3rd Annual Hope Kid Dinner Show. Money raised goes to fee the homeless kids on the weekend through Hope Kid charity and the backpack program. Doors open at 6 pm, Dinner starts at 6 pm. Entertainment by A Diva Show. Dinner by County Seat Café. Cash Bar. Located F.O.P. Hall, 125 Brannen Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 5:3010 pm. Cost - $30 each or $180 for a Table. Must be 18+ with ID to attend. www.HopeKid.org Tickets: hopekid.ticketbud.com or (863) 595-8031.

Sports in Polk

AUG 2

– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Ft. Myers Miracle. Minor league baseball

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Celebrating 60 years of Serving the Winter Haven Community! By Elizabeth Morrisey Finding a family-owned, trustworthy business can be a difficult task nowadays, but for tires, brakes, tune ups and basic car maintenance Winter Haven has the perfect place to go. Cypress Tire has been in Winter Haven since 1959, enduring economic ups and downs and a devastating hurricane. They’ve been here 60 years and don’t plan on going anywhere. “Our customers have made us and allowed us to serve the community,” says Co-owner Lisa Katros Endres. “We are thankful every day.” John Katros, Lisa’s father, started the business as a tire and retread store at 2010 8th Street NW and it remains in the same location. Her grandparents also owned a drive-in called the Bluebird on the same property from 1931 to 1959. “The family has been on this corner for a long time,” she says. “At one point, there were 3 generations working at Cypress Tire—Lisa, her father, and her son, Porter. Now Lisa owns the business with her mother. John Katros passed away five years ago. “My dad built the business on good principles – be honest and treat people fairly. I feel that we all strive for this goal every day. Many people are looking for that.” Four generations of Karlos Lawlor’s family have been customers of Cypress Tire. The com28 AUGUST 2019

Current staff L to R: Jose Sanchez, Tony Howard, Rafael Hernandez, Lisa Katros Endres, Juan Garcia, Arnaldo Bantista.

pany opened up two weeks after Lawlor was born. “It’s all about customer service,” he says. “John was always genuine and sincere. If he couldn’t fix it, he would refer you somewhere that could.” Lawlor says it’s a family atmosphere and the prices are fair. “They have quality products and their personnel is outstanding.” Tony Howard has been working at Cypress Tire for 54 years, starting as a floor sweeper at the age of 19. In the beginning, Cypress Tire also sold bicycles, stereos, televisions, lawn mowers and other items. As the market

changed and department stores popped up, the business focused more on automotive repairs and tires. “We changed with the times,” he explains. “John could see the future.” Howard has done a bit of everything and enjoys working with customers and employees. “Everyone was honest and fair, so working here fit my personality,” he says. “There is a lot of competition out there, but we are more customer oriented. In today’s world, it speaks volumes that we are still open.” Lisa joined the business 25 years ago when her father wanted to semi-retire. She had a

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The late owner, John Katros works with an employee.

writing and marketing background so she had to learn the business. Her twin brothers, George and Wade, worked there when they were in high school and another brother, and when Katros opened a second location in Auburndale in the early ‘80’s, George moved to that location and soon took that store as his own, naming it George’s Tire. Cypress Tire has had its share of challenges, but one of the biggest was when Hurricane Irma destroyed their building in 2017. They had to remodel the building and even rented a portable office so they could stay in business. “We couldn’t have gotten through it without the patience and understanding of our customers and the group effort of our team,” “It’s the best it’s ever looked,” Howard added. Another challenge has been the Internet. “People are trying to self diagnose (what the problem is with their vehicle) instead of coming in,” Lisa says. “They are looking online and doing research but

nothing takes the place of experience, training and proper diagnostic tools.” Cypress Tire gets most of its customers through word of mouth. Marianne George moved to the area in 1993 and heard that Cypress Tire was reliable. “I always enjoy going there for oil changes, tires and general repairs. They remember details about my car and it’s a family feeling,” she says. She recalls a time when they went above and beyond to help her after hours when her car battery died. “I tell others about them all the time.” The company also stays connected to the community as a Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce member since 1959, through sponsorships with Kiwanis Club, Polk State College and the annual Central Park Art Festival to name a few. “We like to do a variety of things that focus on the Winter Haven community,” Lisa says. LOCATION:

2010 8th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881. In front of Home Depot (863) 294-3161

Old advertisement for Cypress Tire.

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AUGUST 2019

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IN THE GARDENS.

Enjoy the beauty of the Gardens this summer season. Explore the meandering gardens, designed to be a contemplative and informal woodland setting offering a series of romantic recesses and tranquil resting spots, picturesque vistas and breathtaking views of the Singing Tower. Acres of ferns, palms, oaks and pines fashion a lush backdrop for flowering foliage and the spectacular seasonal color showcase an ever-changing work of art.

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