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TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

The Kindness of Irma September 2017 is a month that won’t soon be forgotten – definitely another one for the books! A time when a hurricane named Irma came barreling across the Atlantic right towards Florida. A four-hundredmile category 5 hurricane with a hundred-mile eye and winds of 185 mph – is this a movie? A storm being this wide ALL of Florida would feel the effects with the state being 500 miles long and only 160 miles wide. All we could do is watch the news, prepare and wait. At times, the spaghetti plots had it staying more east, then it moved more west and the scariest was when the plots showed it coming straight up the center. I don’t even want to think of what would have been if that path would have come to fruition… With modern technology, we were given over to 2 weeks to prepare for this certain disaster. In year’s past, Floridians, like many, were not quick on the draw for preparations and sometimes even a little blasé when it came to taking a storm seriously. It had been so many years since our state felt the fury of a hurricane, but Harvey hitting and then stalling over Texas in mid-August snapped the fear of Mother Nature back into the fore-front of everyone’s minds. This helped our state get more prepared than I ever remember. Yes, it was scary and frustrating when the gas pumps were out. Yes, it was scary when the stores could not keep water or certain foods on the shelves. But, the governor, the attorney general, oil companies, the trucking companies, the grocers - all worked over time to take care of the people of Florida before Irma hit (and going forward) and then the electric companies, linemen and first responders took care of us during and after. It makes me so proud of how the people of Florida weathered Irma. And this is where the kindness of Irma begins, the Friday and Saturday before the hurricane people were preparing to weather the storm. Neighbors helping neighbors secure the grounds outside of their homes. Friends and family members keeping in touch for where each will be during the actual event – plans were

made and discussed with each other “if things go really bad” …a true feeling of community, caring and love. All scared of what was coming but all knowing we must move forward together. Nothing in the world mattered; no politics, no negative news stories – we were all just people hoping and praying that each survived – that our state would survive. Sunday, September 10 was an eerie day, the streets were pretty quiet and the sky was grey. Only a few restaurants and gas stations braved being open for as long as possible this day – but each was packed with people. Were they possibly trying to keep to some sort of normalcy or routine just hours before Irma blew across our state? As the day turned into night, Irma’s kindness continues as she enters Florida ever so slightly turning left slowing her winds and downgrading from a Cat 4 – then Cat 3 and finally a Cat 1 as she passed over Central Florida. No one slept. Everyone glued to the TV until power was totally lost at 11:45 pm. Then it was glued to the radio giving blow by blow as the strength of Irma made her presence known from 12 to 2 am. As she was moving away, there was a couple hours of relief and resting until safe to venture outside to see what damage was done. By 7-8 am, neighbors were already coming out of their homes to see how each did and immediately starting the clean-up of the neighborhood. We walked up and down the streets to survey the damage – many neighbors I had never met but all working, helping, consoling each other. This was the common thread heard on this day; “Are you ok?”, “How bad was your damage?” and most importantly “Do you need anything?”. The reply back (from me) was the same, ending with “I feel blessed”. You see, even though we lost thousands of dollars, someone else lost more. Even though we had damage, others lost all! Irma proved once again that we Floridians – Americans - are resilient, and to our core are good, caring, loving people. Irma, thank you for your kindness, and showing us, once again ours… QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com

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to serve with the Beef and Pumpkin Stew. To toast the almonds before chopping them, place in a small, heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat. Stir the almonds occasionally for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown and have a nutty aroma. They make a nutritious and crunchy topping for this salad. 1 bunch kale (1 pound), thinly sliced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, finely shredded using a mandolin or sharp knife 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped 3/4 cup Pecorino, Parmesan or Romano cheese, finely grated For dressing: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper In cupa extra-virgin large bowl, 1/2 olive oil mix togeth-

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EDITOR’S NOTE

This has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The weather changes, the smells change and you get that feeling of cheer when all of the great holidays are near. Here we are in October and that means a lots of local events in our community! Make sure to check out our Halloween event calendar. You will find everything from scare-tastic haunted houses to fall festivals, carnivals, beer fests and lots of family fun. Got a cool Halloween costume idea? Send us your pictures and we’ll post them on our facebook page! So go round up your friends and family and take advantage of all we have to do around Polk County this year. Be safe out there this Halloween and have a howling good time! As always, Expect More.... Get More.... We Deliver.... Chris Douglas Publisher

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What was once a hole-in-the-wall pub that suffered from black mold and clogged air vents has since become a state-of-the-art facility through the reality show, Bar Rescue. Owner Georgiann Browne (above) and manager Cailin Goldey (below).

LUCKY’S CORNER POCKET

Hole-in-the-wall pub turned state of the art with help from reality show, Bar Rescue By James Coulter Hidden within the corner of a strip mall along US Highway 27 in Davenport is a small neighborhood pub, Lucky’s Corner Pocket. This out-of-the-way establishment has been owned and operated under many names for more than 30 years, but has always suffered from less-than-satisfactory conditions. However, as of this summer, this small pub, formerly The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Saloon, was transformed through the help of the Spike reality show, Bar Rescue. What was once a hole-in-the-wall pub that suffered from black mold and clogged air vents has since become a state-of-the-art facility with an automated inventory system, an ionized air filtration system, and a draft beer system that pours a perfect glass without wasting a single drop. This transformation from an ugly duckling into a swan of a pub has been more than a blessing for owner Georgiann Browne and her manager, Cailin Goldey. “All of the stuff they have given us has helped to

serve a larger clientele in a short amount of time... [and] it actually spurred us into a more professional direction than we were before,” Goldey said. The bar itself originated in Orlando as the Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub, but its main customer base of tourists, primarily from the United Kingdom, began to dwindle following the 2008 recession. In 2010, they opened their new Davenport location. Unfortunately, their new building came with its own problems, with black mold on the walls, 18 inches of junk trapped within the air vents, and a live wire in the circuit box. Browne could only afford to bring the establishment up to code. Even then, business proved to be dismal over the past seven years. Out of desperation, Browne and Goldey have been trying to contract Bar Rescue for the past five years, having finally gained the attention of the show earlier this summer. The transition team arrived in early May. While Browne was more than thankful for their work, the overall experience proved stressful for her and her staff. Not helping matters was that the bar was also

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hosting a three-day pool tournament. With the stress of dealing with patrons, renovations, and a major event, Browne described her experience as nothing short of “post-traumatic stress disorder.” “We had everyone in the town coming in adding to the stress and chaos…so it was stressful, definitely a once in a lifetime experience that I would never volunteer for again,” Goldey said. Browne and her entire staff were kicked out during the final 36 hours of the renovations. What was revealed to them on the final day was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Among the many additions were two separate bars, a new up-to-date point-of-sale (POS) system, and a DJ booth with a sound system providing 50,000 songs. Gone were the clogged air vents and smoked-smelling atmosphere, replaced with an ionized air filtration system built within the ventilation system. Perhaps the best addition was that of a “Turbo Tap” beer draft system capable of filling glasses to the brim without overfilling them, and providing up to 90 to 95 percent yield out of every keg, according to show host, Jon Taffer. Unfortunately, their episode aired the same week as Hurricane Irma,

Lucky's Corner Pocket hosts pool leagues on the weekdays, which have even managed to reach and win nationals in Las Vegas.

during a time when most people in the immediate area had either evacuated or were left without power. As such, Browne and her staff have been unable to watch their episode, and are currently requesting Spike TV to lend them a copy as to provide a private screening for patrons.

The good news is that the renovations have garnered the pub with new and positive attention, and while a few older patrons miss the down-toearth feel of the old pub, most patrons old and new have offered nothing short of praise. “Business has definitely improved,” Browne said. “Even before the change, we had people come in and say, we did not know you were here…[so] people now know we are here.” Aside from beer, billiards, and a regular pool league, the new pub offers a small menu of bar items such as nachos and “dollar dogs”, with intentions of expanding their menu in 8 OCTOBER 2017

the future. What makes Lucky’s Corner Pocket most unique has been their staff, with some of the best staff members in the area who are veterans at their work and help offer a hospitable environment, which, along with the new renovations, is sure to attract a much larger clientele. “We also have the largest female clientele in the area thanks to our staff,” Goldey said. “We like to make sure that everyone who walks into the bar feels welcome and safe.” Lucky’s Corner Pocket is located at 43356 U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport off of I-4. For more information, call 863-420-0100, or visit their Facebook page.

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BRIAN’S BRAIN

By Brian Bruchey

GINGER

Ginger is a brown and black female Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. She is approximately 1 year old. She weighs about 40 lbs. She is allowed outside. Ginger was saved from animal control along with 14 other dogs and 30 cats. VERY high energy and needs a family that has a fenced in yard and a lot of patience to train. Loves big toys to play and shake.

TROOPER

Trooper is a black and white female Domestic Short hair mix. She is approximately 2 years old. Trooper is here because her owner had too many cats. She lived with 8 other cats on a porch and the landlord said she could only keep 2. Trooper has been around dogs, children, and can be shy at first but will warm up to you. LOVES cat nip and cat trees.

KATIE

Katie is a tortoiseshell female Domestic Short hair mix. She is approximately 3 years, 1 month old. She has been spayed. Katie's owner has passed away and she is here with her 4 other house mates. Katie has been an indoor cat, has never lived with dogs or children, and can be a little shy at first.

TANYA

Tanya is a tan and white female Chihuahua, Short-Haired mix. She is approximately 2 years, 1 month old. She weighs about 7.18 lbs.. She has been spayed. She is allowed outside. Tanya was saved from animal control along with 14 other dogs and 30 cats. She is a sweetheart.

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 DR. TERESA YODER

Dr. Yoder has been volunteering her services to the Humane Society of Polk County since 1989. Back in the “old days” when she did farm calls we would often have her out all over the county assisting with our animal cruelty investigations. Doc has been a vital part of our S.N.I.P. program as well, helping us get this program organized and running smoothly. Dr. Yoder and her staff continue their commitment to the Humane Society by making a difference in the lives of Polk’s pets. Dr. Yoder’s office is located at Ridge Veterinary Hospital, 23992 HWY 27, Lake Wales, FL 863-676-8240

The Last Article About Irma By this point, you are all probably tired of reading article and stories about Hurricane Irma. But wait… here’s one more. In fact, let’s just call this the official last article about Hurricane Irma. And given that you’re reading this well-past Irma’s visit, this is kind of like a Clearance Article…like the Clearance aisle at Walmart…only, with this article, you don’t have to worry about some loud kid throwing toys past you, or finding frozen food items on random shelves. Oh, and this article is for the low, low price of free. So don’t try getting your money back, because you’ll get nothing. So back to Irma. She was no Charley, but I still didn’t care for her. She was worse than Jeanne and Frances. I’m still glad Frances wasn’t a horrible storm, because I don’t think I could convey to my friends and family up north, just how devastating a storm named Frances was. The conversation would have been like, “Yeah, Hurricane Frances killed two million people, and there’s a giant hole in the Earth where Lake Wales use to be”, and they’d be like, “But it was named Frances… did those two million people die of laughter?” Please, if you’re name is Frances, or Francis, don’t hate me…don’t email me what a horrible human being I am. I’m married, so I hear that already. If you’re name is Frances, even you must know that the name doesn’t exactly invoke fear in people. It’s like naming a hurricane, Irma. Oh great, now I just made every Irma hate me. I’m going to write a letter to the World Meteorological Organization, suggesting more scary names in the future. Here’s my suggested list of storm names: Apollo, Bart, Cobra, Duke, Escobar, Franco, Garth, Hannibal, Ivan, Jamarcus, Kong, Luther, Mongo, Nadeen, Oscar, Prometheus, Quicksilver, Ramrod, Spike, Toro, Ulysses, Voldemort, Wolfgang, Xerxes, Yukon, and Zeus. You may be saying, “Hey, he only used one woman’s name, so why

was it Nadeen?” Well, at the risk of sounding sexist, how many women’s names strike fear in you? Now I’m not saying a woman can’t kick my keister all over the place…heck, it’s happened to me, once, or twice, or… eleven times. But women’s names just don’t make people quake in their boots. Except one name. Nadeen. Go ahead…think of the name Nadeen. Imagine what she’s like. Are you thinking…ratty bleached hair…less teeth than a 19yr old dog…dark blue ink prison tattoos? Every trailer park has a Nadeen. That’s a hurricane I don’t want to mess with. People will take scary-named storms serious. Really…who’s going to evacuate from Hurricane Percy? “Get going, son…Percy’s coming, and it’s a Category 5 storm!” No thanks…I’m going to stay home and plant some cactus in my yard. Fortunately, for most of us in Good Ol’ Poke County, USA, we didn’t get hit too hard by Irma. I mean, yeah, there was damage, but not like Harvey or Maria damage. The damage I got was one torn lanai screen and five missing shingles. Actually, three of my shingles weren’t missing, I found them on the ground, so it’s kind of like they just jumped to their death. I did lose power for five days, which is how long I lost power for after Charley too. I won’t complain about it though. Five days without power is nothing compared to what happened to people in Texas and the Caribbean. I’ll gladly take the Amish life for 5 days over what they got. Brian “Hunka-hunka-hunkerin’ down” Bruchey QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS bruchey@gmail.com OCTOBER 2017

OCTOBER CONCERT CALENDAR PRESENTED BY JESSIE’S LOUNGE TUESDAY, OCT 3

FRIDAY, OCT 6

ED WRIGHT

TOM JACKSON BAND

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) FOY (Apple Lounge, WH)

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) AMERICAN HOT RODS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KALEIGH BAKER

WEDNESDAY, OCT 4 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ACOUSTICDOSE (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

THURSDAY, OCT 5 PABLITOSWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ED WRIGHT SOLO (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH) GREG REDDING (Fresco’s, LKD)

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) PICKIN’ IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH)

LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

RICK GRAHAM BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) BRETT FOSTER (Fresco’s, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 7 ELI MOSLEY (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

GLASS HOUSE POINT (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) POLK COUNTY

PORCH PICKERS (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) RICK GRAHAM DUO

(Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

MAD HATTER BAND (Johnny G’s, LKD) SPITFIRE

(Pour House Lounge, WH) DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD)

10,000 PAPERCUTS/ THE DETECTIVES

(Moose Lodge, WH) LOTP BAND

(Masons Live, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 8 DAVID BRIMER

(House of Blues, ORL)

(Tanners Lakeside, WH) BOBBY JAMES

(Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) LUBECK

(Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

TUESDAY, OCT 10 LUBECK

(Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) Wednesday, Oct 11

RED HOT ROOSTER

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) J BALVIN

(Hard Rock Live, ORL)

THURSDAY, OCT 12 PABLITOSWAY

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ADAM SOULVETTI

(Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

SG WOOD

(Fresco’s, LKD) CHRIS ISAAK

(Hard Rock Live, ORL)

FRIDAY, OCT 13 SOUL 2 EARTH (Oktoberfest, WH) SOUTHERN LEGACY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Fresco’s, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH) SIXX L SIXX (Apple Lounge, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) B. HAVEN (Tempo 1930 WH) CHRISTIAN RYAN MUSIC (Lakeland Loft, LKD) FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE

wsg NELLY/CHRIS LANE/ MORGAN WALLEN

(MidFlorida Amphi, TMP)

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SATURDAY, OCT 14

SCORPIONS wsg MEGADETH

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

CHATHAM COUNTY LINE

TUESDAY, OCT 17

JILL’S CASH BOX

(Apple Lounge, WH)

WONDERLAND

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

(Derry Down, WH)

FOY

(Tanners Lakeside, WH)

ED WRIGHT

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) B. HAVEN

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

THE BLOODY JUG BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SELWYN BIRCHWOOD (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THE HUMMINGBIRDS

(Grove Roots Brewing Co.,

WEDNESDAY, OCT 18 ACOUSTICDOSE

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WH)

THURSDAY, OCT 19

(Music Ranch, LKD)

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

SEAN CHAMBERS BAND

PABLITOSWAY

NRG

ED WRIGHT MUSIC

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

(Fresco’s, LKD)

(Pour House Lounge, WH)

(Pink Piano, LKD)

VEGAN ZOMBIES

KAT & THE DAWGS (Fresco’s, LKD) RUSTY

(Patio850, LKD)

CHRISTAIN RYAN MUSIC

(Theatre Winter Haven, WH) BRUNO MARS wsg

OCEAN DISCO YANDEL & FRIENDS (Amway Center, ORL) BRUNO MARS wsg JORJA SMITH

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

JORJA SMITH

FRIDAY, OCT 20

THIEVERY CORPORATION

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

KID CUDI wsg PASSION/

THE MOONCHILD

(Hard Rock Live, ORL)

BURNIN’ BROTHERS

(Amway Center, ORL)

JOSH BLEVINS BAND

(House of Blues, ORL)

MICKEY &

PAIN/DEMON SLAYIN’

(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

SUNDAY, OCT 15 ACOUSTICDOSE

(Tanners Lakeside, WH) SPIT FIRE

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) BLUE ROOSTER

DULCIMER NIGHT (Central Park, WH)

TREVOR BYSTROM SOLO (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

POWER SURGE

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

(Apple Lounge, WH)

(Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH)

(Fresco’s, LKD)

(Grove Roots Brewing Co,

(Keel & Curley Winery, P CTY)

WONDERLAND

(Frank’s Place, LEE)

RICARDO ARJONA

FAITH HILL

THE PICKUP ARTISTS

A-V PROJECT

OAKLEE

5TH GEAR BAND

WH)

WONDERLAND

(Main Street Station, D BCH)

TIM MCGRAW &

(Amway Center, ORL)

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

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DESCENDENTS (House of Blues, ORL)

SATURDAY, OCT 21 SILVER BACK

HALSEY wsg

TRIVIUM &

CHARLI XCX

(House of Blues, ORL)

PARTYNEXTDOOR & (Amway Center, ORL)

(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

TUESDAY, OCT 24

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

(Apple Lounge, WH)

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

MUZIQUE/B. HAVEN/

WEDNESDAY, OCT 25

POWER SURGE

REXARTREFKIN

LUBECK

ED WRIGHT

ACOUSTIC DOSE

(Bok Tower Gardens, LW) WONDERLAND

(Pour House Lounge, WH)

TOMI BROWN & ED MUNSON (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH) RICH MISTRETTA (Fresco’s, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) SALIVA wsg 5 STAR HOOKER/ALMONDY BROWN/THE DOOD/ PASSION IN PROXY/ COLDCLOCK KNOCKOUT/ STONE BONE/STRANGER THAN FICTION (Masons Live, LKD) TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, OCT 22 SOUTHERNDIPITY (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ALMOST THERE

RED HOT ROOSTERS

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

PABLITOSWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) SHANE LAWLOR (Fresco’s, LKD) SANTANA (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, OCT 27 RUMOR HAZIT (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GRANT PICHE & THE JUG BROTHERS BAND (Central Park, WH) BRETT FOSTER SOLO (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH) STONE GREY (Apple Lounge, WH) JOHN CAMPBELL wsg

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

(Fresco’s, LKD)

JOSH BLEVINS BAND

(Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) JUSTIN GRIMES

(Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

SLAVE TO A NAME

THURSDAY, NOV 2

(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) (New Grove Lounge, DUN) A MURDER OF CROWS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

BRASS HEART BAND (Fire Restaurant, WH)

DREW WILLIAMS DUO

(Grove Roots Brewing Co., WH) SOUTHERN ROCKS FINEST

CRISTI MASSEY WONDERLAND

FRIDAY, NOV 3

KINGS OF LEON wsg (MidFlorida Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, NOV 4

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) VEGAN ZOMBIES

(Pour House Lounge, WH) PHILIP BOOTH MUSIC (Fresco’s, LKD) RUSTY

(Patio850, LKD)

DEAN JOHANESEN

DAWES

THIRD EYE BLIND

(House of Blues, ORL)

SUNDAY, OCT 29 UNDERCOVER HEROES (Tanners Lakeside, WH) DAVE MCKENNEY

(Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) JOHN FRINZI SOLO

(Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)

(Roadside Tavern, PT ORG)

TUESDAY, OCT 31

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

SANTANA

PABLITOSWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) LEATHER & LACE (Fresco’s, LKD) ANDRE RIEU AND HIS JAHANN STRAUSS ORCH. (Amway Center, ORL)

SOUTHERN LEGACY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Patio850, WH) A-V PROJECT (Fresco’s, LKD) LUKE WILMONTH MUSIC (St Joseph’s Carnival, LKD) STONEGREY (Ybor Lounge, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Roscoe’s Chili Challenge, LKD) BRIAN SMALLEY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

(Music Ranch, LKD)

(Brew Hub, LKD)

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) GROUND ZERO

RUMOR HAZIT

SATURDAY, OCT 28

22N

THURSDAY, OCT 26

WEDNESDAY, NOV 1

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ANDRE RIEU AND HIS JAHANN STRAUSS ORCH. (Amalie Arena, TMP)

wsg THE JPP

ROOTSTOCK: POLKWEED THE LEGENDARY JCS/

ARCH ENEMY

ED WRIGHT

LYNYRD SKYNYRD wsg THE EDGAR WINTER BAND (RP Funding Center, LKD) DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Roscoe’s Chili Challenge, LKD)

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Bottoms Up Sports Bar 419 E. Bridgers Ave (863) 845-2913 Karaoke, Pool Tables Silver Strike Bowling Beer & Wine Find Us On Facebook Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Wed, Trivia 6p Thu, Hospitality Night/$3 wells Thu & Sat, Dart Tourn. 8p Sat & Sun, Beer Bckt Specials Football Game Specials! Sat, Oct 28 Halloween Party

BABSON PARK The 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 Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Karaoke, Thu 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350

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Presented By Brew Hounds Sports Lounge Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps Lucky’s Corner Pocket 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Full Liquor Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Outdoor Beer Garden Sat, Oct 21 End of World Party Fri, Oct 27 Halloween Party 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 The New Grove Lounge (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri ‘til 7p Sun, Specials/Entertain. Tue, Industry Night Wed, Acoustics Live 8p Fri & Sat Live Music Sun, Oct 29 Halloween Party

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

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

HAINES CITY All Star Grill 94 Maxcy Plaza Circle (863) 422-3455 Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Frank E’s Lakeside 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 574-9830 Fri-Sun Live Music Great Sunsets Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12 p Daily AUCE Food Specials Daily Drink Specials Live Music

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F Wed, Karaoke w/Alice Thu, Open Mic w/Kris Sat, Oct 14 Bloody Harvest Fest Thu, Oct 26 Vamps & Tramps Ball Sat, Oct 28 Halloween Party

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 Sun, Brunch

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Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Happy Hr 3-7p Daily Specials Mon .50 Tacos 5-10p Wed .35 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 Ste G (863) 686-6441 Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N, Ste 13 (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily NFL Sunday Ticket/MLB Package $12 Buckets Dart Tournaments Fresco’s Bistro & Wine Bar 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Beer/Wine Pairings Great Bistro Fare/Late Menu Live Music Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 House DJ Mon-Thu, Nightly Specials Fri/Sat, Belly Dancers Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft/$2.50 Dom Wed, Ladies Night 7p Wed-Sun, 8-Ball/9-Ball Tourn 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 Oct 28 Halloween Party

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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 Lanes) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Martini’s Lounge 3239 S. Florida Ave (863) 644-8993 Fri & Sat, DJ Pool Tables, Darts, Big Screens Masons Live 5501 S. Florida Ave (863) 333-0096 Crafted Bar Food Tue, Trivia 7:30p Wed, Karaoke Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat, DJ Fri & Sat, Live Bands Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, Biker’s Night w/$5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials

T-Bows 33 Lounge & Package 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr Daily 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 & Thur, APA 8 & 9-Ball Leag. 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/Flat Screen TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 604-1456 $1.25 Drafts Trish is Back! All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Live Music 6-10p

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SNAPSHOTZ The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Mon-Fri, $1 drafts 3-7p Tue, $2 Dom Bottles Thu, Ladies Night ½ price 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table JayBees Restaurant & 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 Night 6p Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Karaoke w/Paula 9p-1a Sun, Pool Tourn & 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

WINTER HAVEN A.J. Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke Oct 31 Halloween Party

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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 Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Sat Night, Live Music Outdoor Seating Available Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd, St 150 (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Closed: Mon & Tue Opens 4p Wed-Fri/12p SatSun

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 Sun, Live Music/$12 Bckts Oyster Bar New Party Deck! Sat, Oct 28 Halloween Party Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night

Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th St SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Sunday, Early Bird 3-5p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-6p Waterfront Dining in Lk Shipp

Darts/Pool Table

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

Somewhere Sports Bar

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

Lunch Specials Mon-Fri

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

Wed, Poker 7p The Pour House Lounge 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Sat, Live Bands

5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages

Tanners Lakeside Restaurant 1006 S Lake Howard Drive (863) 662-5948 Hrs: Fri, 4p-cl/Sat-Sun11:30a Happy Hr Fri 4-6p Fri, AUCE Fried Grouper Sat, Prime Rib & Sun, Beef Tips 2p-cl Sat & Sun, Party @ Tiki Deck 2p-cl

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The Tower Burger, Grilled pressed angus beef, brisket, lettuce, tomato, onion strings with a housemade molé on fresh Texas toast.

FLIGHT LINE CAFE Flies Into The Winter Haven Airport

By Amy Sumerlin Photos By Chris Douglas Pilot Amir Anoshiravani has landed at Winter Haven Airport. And that is a very good thing. Even better, Anoshiravani is as passionate about food as he is about flying. Anoshiravani opened Flight Line Café at the airport just six months ago, and it is quickly becoming a hotspot for folks all over the county, given its proximity to Winter Haven, Auburndale, and Lake Alfred. HANDS ON THE CONTROLS Like any good captain, Anoshiravani doesn’t take his hands off the controls – meaning if you visit the restaurant, you will meet him. If he doesn’t greet you at the door, he’ll stop by the table and chat. My very first visit to his restaurant was on an evening near closing time. “Are you a pilot?,” I asked him, in between bites. “Oh yes,” he said, with obvious pride. In fact, he has 20 years’ experience in aviation, all of which began in Polk County: He did his private license instruction in Lakeland and later, was an Instructor at Winter Haven. As his career progressed, he flew for commercial airlines, including Qatar and Northwest Airlink, and was also a flight simulator instructor and FAA Examiner. “Eventually, though,” he later explained, “I decided that if I was going

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Flight Line Grilled Caesar Salad, Grilled Romaine and chicken topped with diced bacon, diced tomatoes, Parmesan and garlic croutons, drizzled with house Caesar dressing.

to work 18-19 hours a day, it might as well be for myself, and I began searching for business opportunities.” The opportunity that intrigued him the most came from a fellow pilot, Kevin Clark. SHARED PASSIONS “I met Kevin about three years ago,” Anoshiravani remembered, “and we had so many interests in common – we were both passionate about flying, business, and food.” Their friendship quickly became a business partnership as Anoshiravani teamed up with Clark on a project Clark already had in the works – the Flight Line Café in Rogers, Arkansas. Rogers Airport is Wal-Mart’s home base, and that means a lot of corporate airplane traffic. Determined to meet the needs of the local clientele, Flight Line Café focused more on the catering side, which meant box lunches and meals for pilots, flight crews, and passengers. “It was just such a really cool idea,” Anoshiravani, a Lakeland resident, explained, “that I wanted to bring it to Polk County.” A NATURAL CHOICE Gilbert Field in Winter Haven seemed to be an obvious choice for location: The airport’s terminal, which opened in 2008, still appears so new it sparkles, and the restaurant area is top notch, with US Hwy 92 frontage. Anoshiravani’s team added to the cool factor with the décor – sleek seating and lighting, with airplanethemed details that are stylish rather than kitschy. The restaurant’s live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday can turn a simple dinner into a perfect date night. And, oh yeah. Airplanes are taking off and taxiing, right outside the

window. More cool factor. THE FOOD My hubby and I decided to try the place a few weekends back, and I was immediately impressed with the menu: lots of American classics with a southern flair (Grilled Pimento BLT, for example, was one of the first things that caught my attention). I was really hungry, though, so a steak was calling my name. That meant the 12 ounce Ribeye ($18.95) was my choice, and it was delivered to my table exactly as I ordered – Medium. The poblano smashed sweet potatoes were incredible, and I know they will be landing on my plate again soon. Hubby decided to try the Penne Jambalaya ($14.25), a twist on the New Orleans classic, and was not disappointed. It featured gulf shrimp, chicken and andouille, smothered in a smoked poblano asiago cream sauce. Just last weekend, we decided to go back, this time for breakfast. This time, it was my husband who was really hungry, so he chose the Three Egg Omelet ($9.95), and I swear it looked more like four eggs – but that was probably because of all the items he asked to be included. I asked for the more dainty Two Egg Breakfast ($6.95) – but it really wasn’t dainty at all when you add the sides – grits or potatoes (he did the grits; I did the potatoes. Both were to die for.) and bacon, sausage, or ham. I still took bites of his omelet. The Provolone Cheese he had chosen made it irresistible.

The“Jack Brown” Club with turkey, ham, bacon, American cheese, fresh lettuce, locally grown tomatoes served on toasted bread.

Adam Hoar, who had worked with Taylor for more than a dozen years. “Adam and I work very closely to make sure our food is top notch,” he continued, explaining that sometimes, especially when creating a new dish, samples will be given out in the restaurant, just to get feedback. Robin Dekle, who used to work at Gary’s Oyster Bar and Harborside, joins Hoar as a second chef in the kitchen. Just recently, Anoshiravani obtained the full liquor license for the restaurant, and therefore brought on Brandy Derico, who has worked at Gary’s Oyster Bar and Tanners; and Brandon Hall, who has also worked at Gary’s Oyster Bar, to manage the bar. Chanel Collins, who has worked at Manny’s and Joe’s Crab Shack, rounds out the management team, as Front of House Manager. THE FUTURE “We are improving and expanding

our menu very soon,” said Anoshiravani. And, during one of those tableside chats with the friendly owner, he pulled up a picture of his newest burger – The Tower Burger. “You’d better be hungry when you order this,” he said with a laugh. Even more exciting for me, though, is the news that he plans to add an oyster bar sometime this fall. DON’T FORGET Although the emphasis is not on catering as was the case with the first Flight Line Café, Anoshiravani doesn’t want anyone to forget that it’s still available. “We close at 2:30 Monday-Wednesday, and during those afternoons, private groups can rent out the facility.” FMI: Flight Line Cafe & Catering, (863) 875-5869; 2073 U.S. Highway 92, Winter Haven.

THE TEAM “We hired Chef Vince Taylor to get us started,” Anoshiravani explained. Taylor, who had worked at Lake Ashton and Chalet Suzanne, helped develop the menu, and has since turned over the reins of the kitchen to

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Culture

By Mary Joye

Hurricane Brain Many are still feeling the effects

of Hurricane Irma’s torment. The aftermath, for those of us who

fortunately did not lose too much but have compassion for those

who do, is what I call “Hurricane

change. No matter how much

anyone pops off about climate change, it can’t be changed.

If I never see another Spaghetti

plot, I’ll be happy. However, it

intrigued me that the European

model seemed the most correct,

considering they don’t have hurri-

myself making jokes before it

came to ease the concern of peo-

ple checking on me from happier places. That is called denial and

the most dangerous of Hurricane Brain symptoms.

I also learned that I was capable

of cheering for power linemen

and thanking them or waving as

they passed. I also learned to trust my intuition and I bet I fail at that now and again. They were heroes

remain.

true.

so quickly forget. This is the rea-

be free of its force and that was

Now that it’s over, I look back

was announced to fall, I went

There is no reasoning with climate

of time, which I didn’t. I found

seemed no one in Florida would

twisting around our peninsula it

storm. Maybe Jimmy Buffett said Reason with Hurricane Season”.

er. I learned to leave, way ahead

in big, white trucks. They have

and it seems like an eternity ago.

it best when he wrote “Trying to

Irma. She was a very cruel teach-

canes. With all of the colored lines

Brain”. It’s quite a different sen-

sation than your occasional brain

I’ve learned so much from

That is called shock. Since Irma into Chicken Little mode and

began to clear and clean anything outside that I thought could be

hurled across Polk County and

hurt someone or something. Now that she is gone, so are some of my fundamental senses. I can’t

seem to find keys, glasses, where

I parked my car or, well…I forgot what else I want to say, because I have Hurricane Brain!

gone away but the debris piles

When hurricanes go away we

son people buy real estate down

here on the beach. The long -term

pleasure factor seems to outweigh the risk. This explains why San

Francisco is the most expensive

city in America and sits on one of

the largest fault lines in the world. Is it our fault we don’t pay attention more?

No, because natural disasters

make us supernatural survivors. People rebuild. Humans reach out and reach in their pockets

to give aid. Though we will file

the impact of Irma away like we did Charley, Jean and Francis in 2004, we should reflect on what

we learned in this storm. As every transformer blew around me, it reminded me how precious life is and will be. It also reminded

me that we choose to forget these

kinds of things so we can live well and go on. But we must not forget those in need.

The only good I can find is no

one needs to worry so much about tree trimming this Spring.

Before Irma I felt like Scarlett

O’Hara hiding under the bridge. I thank God Irma is gone with the wind. And frankly, Miss Irma, I don’t give a %^$mn! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM

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DUNDEE WILDFIRE BBQ GRILL & BAR Our passion for BBQ run’s deep!! All starts with personally picking the right meat, hand rubbing it with our own secret blend of spices, letting it rest for at least twenty four hours. We at wildfire do not rush our cooking, our fires run wild but our patience runs deep. We take our sweet time to slow smoke each and every meat, as they all require their own attention and gentle love and care. It is this love and care that goes in every meal we prepare for you, just like we would for our friends and family, slow and with lots of love. Ribs & Special Burgers 28610 Hwy 27,Dundee 33838 • (863)588-2114 www.wildfiregrills.com

HAINES CITY BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids

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Burgers! 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757

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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

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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

ence. 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

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

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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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 — Continued Page 25

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POSTO 9 A Brazilian gastropub, is a culinary destination inspired by the bright and exciting flavors of Braziland the south where masterfully crafted seasonal foods meet outstanding service. Also, enjoy the Ipanema Rooftop L ounge located on the third floor of Posto9. Relax in the sun or underneath the shaded terrace while enjoying appetizers and specialty cocktails. Have a special event coming up? Our second floor can host up to 130 for private events; business, classes, parties. Must Try: Passion Fruit Salmon, Chicken and Waffles, P9 Shrimp and Grits. 215 East Main Street • (863) 499-0099 www.Posto9gastropub.com FB: @Posto9gastropub

LAKE ALFRED CORNERSTONE GRILL Cornerstone Grill is a small family restaurant created with the local farmers and growers in mind. Our food is made from scratch and each meal is made to order with a goal of being 100% local sustainable. In-house cured and smoked meats, sourcing products from local purveyors, seasonally inspired and globally influenced. Also vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Craft beers and fine wine. Lunch - Dinner - Catering. Monday - Saturday 11 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm. Check out their Facebook for wonderful and unique “specials of the day” that incorporate seasonal products from fruits, vegetables to meats. 175 E. Haines Ave, Lake Alfred (863) 875-8913 • WWW.CORNERSTONEGRILL.ORG

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

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 speciality 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

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

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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house in Tampa. Thu-Sat & Halloween, 8-11 pm or midnight. Cost - $26.50. Recommended for ages 12 and up. 705 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. (aboard the American Victory Ship, behind the Florida Aquarium) www.chamberofterrorfl.com

A Petrified Forest

Face the Fear House

Oct 6 to Nov 4. This scare trail is rated PG-13. Thurs-Sat, 7:30-11 pm. Cost - $16 to $45. Buy tickets online in advance or cash only onsite. Located 1360 E Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. www.apetrifiedforest.com (please note: kid’s day is Sat, Oct 14 from 9-12 pm, $5 for trick or treat trail – no characters or scaring! Just fun, games, costume contest and more.)

Apopka Halloween House XVIII

Oct 31. Apopka’s oldest neighborhood home haunt. 18th year and biggest year ever! Fun for all ages. Free for everyone. (treats given out to trick or treaters) Tues, 6-10 pm. 541 Mt Argyil Court, Apopka. FB/ ApopkaHalloweenHouse

Buckingham Terror Haunted House

Oct 20-31. Annual haunted house presented by Camp Fire Sunshine. Open 7:30 pm nightly. Cost - $8, Under 13 $5. Not intended for children under 10 or the faint of heart. 2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland. www. buckinghamterror.org

Oct 20 to 21 & 27 to 29. No Blood, No Gore – Just Fears! This year’s theme; Clowns! Fri-

Sun, 8-11 pm. Cost – Adults $13, Kids $6 (10 and under). Located 111 N. Longwood St, Longwood. www.facethefearhouse.com

Halloween Horror Nights

Oct 1 to Nov 4. 9 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 shows, 6 rides. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 6:30 pm-1am/2am. Cost - $59.99 to $83.99. Located Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando. www.halloweenhorrornights. com/orlando

Howl-O-Scream

Oct 1 to 29. 7 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 shows, 6 rides. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 7:30 pm-1 am. Cost - $39.99 to $54.99. Located Busch Gardens, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. www. howloscream.com

The LaVene Family Trail of Nightmares

Oct 30 & 31. A haunted walking trail. Mon & Tues, 6-11:30 pm. Benefit for Rescuing Animals In Need (RAIN). Located 2603 Harrison Ave, Orlando, FL 32804. FB/ LaVeneFamilyTrailOfNightmares

The Haunt at Old Town

Oct 6 to Oct 31. Florida’s only nautical haunted attraction. Most unique haunted

Year-Round. Presented by Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction. 3 Mini-Haunts, Mortem Hanor, The Coffin Burial Simulator, Roaming Actors. Wed & Thur, 6-10 pm. Fri & Sat, 6-12 am. Sun, 6-11 pm. Cost - $15 (haunted house), $5 (burial simulator). May be too intense for younger audiences or any person with a medical condition. Located Old

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Chamber of Terror

Town 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. www.mortemmanor. com

Murder House

Oct 20 & 21, 27 to 31. Week of horror. Select Nights; 7-11 pm. Cost - $10. Raising money for Big Cat Rescue and the recent Hurricanes. Located 15010 Otto Rd., Tampa, FL 33624. www.murderhousetampa

Ominous Descent

Oct 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20-22, 27-29. The Bartow, FL property suffered damages due to a tornado caused by Hurricane Irma. Ominous Descent will not be able to offer the full experience our fans deserve. However, a local haunt located in Plant City, FL named Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail offered us space to give our fans a piece of our story. Sir Henry’s Trail will host Ominous Descent for the 2017 season. We will set up what would have been the outside portion of our haunted attraction. Located (2017 season) 2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City 33566. Cost - $12 to $30. SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com or OminousDescent.com

Scream-A-Geddon

Oct 1 to Nov 4. 4 horror experiences, cursed hayride, monster midway. 18 and older attraction. Nightly, 7:30-11 pm/1 am. Cost - $19.95 to $34.95 (general admission). 27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525. www.screamageddon.com

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail

Oct 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20-22, 27-29. Rated at Top 10 Haunt on Florida. Located 2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City 33566. Cost - $12-$30. SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com

Terror Trail 2017

Oct 6 to 29. Fri & Sat nights. This year’s theme is Nightmares. Benefit for the Humane Society of Highlands County. Fri & Sat. Located at 7421 Haywood Taylor Blvd, Sebring, FL 33876. (contact before making the trip to make sure still running; could not confirm details.)

The Neverending Nightmare Haunted Attraction

Oct 6 to 28. Not recommended for young children, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fri & Sat, 7-11 pm. Cost - $13 general admission. Located 9401 W Colonial Dr, Suite 368, Ocee, FL 34761. (located in West Oaks Mall) www.theneverendingnightmare.com

The Orlando Haunted Maze

Oct 6 to 31. Rated PG-13. Fri & Sat, Mon & Tues for Halloween – 7-11 pm/12 am. Cost -

$10. Benefit for The Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida. Located 3209 Calloway Dr, Orlando. FB/orlandohauntedyard

The Shallow Grave

Oct 6 to Nov 4. Two haunted houses for one price. Fri & Sat plus Select Nights; 7:3010:30/11/11:30 pm/12 am. Cost - $24.99 to 39.99, plus $5 parking. Check out website for details. Located 701 42nd ST NW, Winter Haven, FL 33884. www.shallowgravefl.com

The Vault of Souls

Oct 6 to 28. A night of elegant fear. Paranormal purgatory. 2017 is The Year of the Release. Fri & Sat, 7:30-11:30 pm. Cost - $50; Adv Reservations. Located 611 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. www.elegantfear.com

Zombie Farm Paintball

Oct 20 to 28. Fri & Sat, 7-10 pm. Cost - $30; includes 20 min hayride, paintball gun, mask, 200 rounds. Height requirement of 48 inches. Located at Cornfusion Maze & Fall Festival, 13444 Moore Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809. www. smithranchlakeland.com

Zombie Hunt & Haunted Barn 2017 Oct 6 to Nov 5. Zombies and clowns will be running loose. Test how well you have overcome your fears. Fri to Sun, 8 pm to Midnight. Cost - $30; Zombie Hunt & Haunted Barn. Located Rising Star Ranch, 1710 West State Road 60, Plant City. www.eventbrite.com for tickets. (Reserve your space)

Frightfully Fun Family Events Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Oct 1 to Nov 1. Select dates only! Enjoy shows, fireworks, Halloween parade, characters, trick or treat throughout the park, dress in costume. Located Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World, Orlando.

Harvest Holler Corn Maze

Oct 1 to Nov 12. Admission includes: interactive corn maze, hayride, hay fort, corn cribs, tire swings, cow, train, corn hole, old farm equipment for pics, pumpkin patch. Fridays 4-8 pm, Saturdays 12-8 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm. Cost – Adults $10, Seniors $8, Youth (4-12) $8, 3 and under free. Concessions available. Located 950 Tavares Rd, Polk City, FL www. harvestholler.com

Scott’s Maze Adventures

Oct 1 to Dec 10. Admission includes: both Corn Mazes, the permanent Tree Maze, Rope Maze, Labyrinth, Mist Maze, Super Slide, Jumping Pillow, Small Kids Zip Line, Huge Fort-like playground, Tot Lot, Sand Tires, Tether Ball, other games and covered picnic areas. Open to general public Saturdays 10-5 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm. Last admission sold at 3 pm. Cost - $12; 3 and under free (all kids must be with a paying adult). Additional charges apply for hay ride and fishing for kids. Concessions available. Located 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, FL www.longandscottfarms.com OCTOBER 2017

Halloween “Boo”gie Night Dance Party

Oct 6. Dance the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Halloween Party. This FREE family event will feature a DJ, face painting, games, candy, coloring contest and a food vendor. Fri, 6-9 pm. Costume contest 7 pm sharp. Located Medulla Resource Center, 1049 Parker Rd, Lakeland. Call (863) 647-4035 for more info.

Creatures of the Night

Oct 6 to 28. The zoo turns into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family; shows, scare zones, animals & more. Fri & Sat; 4-10 pm. Cost - $22.95 (enter after 4 pm). Located at Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. www.lowryparkzoo.org

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze

Oct 7 to 29. Admission includes: maze, hayride, games and more. No ATM on site. Most vendors are cash only. Weekends 10-5 pm. Cost – Adults $11, Youth (3-17) $10, 2 and under free. Located 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd, Plant City, FL www.futchentertainment.com

3rd Annual Horror Fest

Oct 7. A fun filled family night in downtown Lakeland, featuring local bands, food, entertainers, vendors from local companies and organizations, games and bounce houses, face painting and so much more. Our main stage is sure to entertain all ages. Sat, 4-9 pm. Free event. Located Downtown Lakeland, 100 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland.

Pumpkin Fest 2017

Oct 7 to Nov 5. Sat & Sun, 9 am to 6 pm. Cost - $5; includes entrance to pumpkin patch, barnyard animals, photo ops. $10 activity band includes; pony/horse rides, hay rides, bounce houses, games & corn box. Pumpkins sold separately; price includes pumpkin painting and carving. Located Rising Start Ranch, 1710 W State Rd 60, Plant City, FL 33567. FB/risingstarranchplantcityfl

Trick or Treat Party

Oct 13. Put on your favorite costume and join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. This free family event will freature music, arts & crafts, coloring contest and a costume contest. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Wilfred Smith Resource Center, 135 Ave Y NE, Winter Haven.

Pumpkinfest

Oct 13. Presented by City of Winter Haven. Drop off your children while you attend Oktoberfest! They will enjoy games, crafts, decorating pumpkins and dinner. Fri, 5:30-9 pm. Cost - $10 (K-5th Grade). Located 325 Ave A NW, Public Library, Downtown Winter Haven. Call (863) 291-5656 for more info or to reserve your space.

Aqua Boo

Oct 13. Hosted by City of Lakeland Parks & Rec. Pool is turned green like the Swamp. Halloween fun pool side! Join us for a family fun evening at Gandy Pool! Normal pool entry of $4 or pass applies. Games, nachos, and kid friendly movie included! Fri, 7-9 pm. Located Gandy Pool, 404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland.

Build Your Own Scarecrow

Oct 14. Help decorate the Oval Lawn in preparation for the start of Florida’s gardening season and Rootstock. Bring your own favorite scarecrow clothes. Each team/family will receive one frame and plenty of hay. Some scarecrow attire will be available on a first come first served basis. All the completed scarecrows will be displayed around the Garden. Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries. Limited space. Reservation 28 OCTOBER 2017

required. Sat, 10-12 pm. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. www.boktowergardens.org

Scarecrow Festival

Oct 14. Fun for whole family. Vendors, touch a truck, photos with scarecrow, pumpkin painting, carnival games, bounce house & slide, face painting, pumpkin patch, barrel train rides. Come make your own scarecrow! (no pets, no coolers) Sat, 9-5 pm. Cost - $5, children under 5 free. Located Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd/off US HWY 301, Dade City, FL 33523. www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org

Brick or Treat LEGOLAND

Oct 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 28, 31. The Halloween party #BuiltForKids returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on select dates in October, featuring a LEGO® lineup of spooky, kooky, brick-tacular activities and extended park hours. Brick or Treat is included with park admission – no extra ticket required! Includes: trick or treating, fireworks (except 31), activities, themed spooky characters, new entertainment. Located LEGOLAND, Winter Haven, FL.

Fall Festival of Fun

Oct 20. Presented by City of Winter Haven Parks & Rec. A night of games, candy, refreshments, prizes & more. Wear your favorite costume and be prepared for a night filled with spooky surprises. Fri, 6-8 pm. Free event; ages 6-13 years old. Located Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center, 801 Ave T NE, Winter Haven. 863-291-5656

25th Annual Haunted Woods

Oct 20 & 21. Sponsored by the Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society, event

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includes the Haunted Trail, Coloring Contests, and Family Tram Ride (Tram runs Saturday Night ONLY!). Food and refreshments will be available and music will be filling the air. There will be a Costume Contest both nights. All ages - 6:00 pm - Prizes! It is a safe alternative to Trick-OrTreating! Bring the whole family and come walk through our Haunted Woods for a scary, fun time. Fri & Sat, 6-10 pm. Cost $10, 12 and under free. Located Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US 301 N., Thonotosassa, FL 33592 www.floridastateparks. org/park-events/Hillsborough-River

Cornfusion Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Oct 21 & 22, 28 & 29. No maze for 2017 due to Hurricane Irma. Admission includes: Bounce Pillow, Farm Animals, Feed the Cows, Swings, See-Saw, Horseshoes, Duck Races, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Carving Station, Corn Hole, Corn Barn, Hayride, Air Cannons. Little Farmer Land for small children: Mini Maze, Tractor Train, SeeSaw, Swings, Tumbleweeds. Cost – Adults $10, Youth (4-15) $9, 3 and under free. Free admission for active/retired military, law enforcement, fire fighters, ems (ID

required). Concessions available. www.smithranchlakeland.com

75th Annual Crickette Club Parade & Carnival

Oct 26. Bartow’s favorite family tradition. Annual parade kicks off the event at First/Second Street, west along Main Street to Broadway Ave going south to Mosaic Park where the carnival is located. Enjoy carnival rides, fun and games like laser tag and dodge ball, bungee trampoline and more. Costume contest is 2 categories by age group; homemade and store bought: 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm. Thurs, 4 pm (parade starts). www.crickettes.org

Halloween Spooktacular Oct 27. Halloween event hosted by Polk County Parks & Rec. The free family event will feature candy, a food vendor, arts & crafts, games, costume contest and a coloring contest. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland 33815. Call (863) 2844223 for more info.

Spooktoberfest

Oct 27. Be ready to howl and dance the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s FREE family Halloween event that will feature a DJ, dance con-

tests, a trick or treat village and light refreshments. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located 710 Snively Ave, Winter Haven 33880. Call (863) 298-4485 for more info.

Ghouls’ Day Out

Oct 28. Presented by City of Winter Haven. Free event includes: kid’s game area, music, costume contest (11:30 am sharp), food vendors and trick or treat village (bring your own bucket). Sat, 10am-1pm. Located 199 E Lake Silver Dr NE, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Winter Haven.

Halloween Spooktactular Ski Show

Oct 28. Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team is stirring up something spooky. Halloween costume contest followed by a special Halloween ski show under the lights. It’s sure to bring you chills. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, concessions available. Sat 7-9 pm. Free event. Located MLK Park, 199 E Lk Silver Dr NE, Winter Haven. Contact Chris Budde: buddemktg@aol.com for more info.

6th Annual Little Monsters Pumpkin Patch & Promenade Oct 28. Presented by Ybor Merchant’s Association. kids enjoy face painting and choose from over 1,500 free pumpkins to decorate, then show off their costumes by trick-or-treating among the Ybor merchants. Sat, 11-3 pm. Located Centro Ybor, 1600 East 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 www.eventbrite.com

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Oct 28. A rootin’, tootin’ good time! A night of Vendors, Pony Rides, Hay ride, Candy, Trunk or Treat, Games, a Hay Bale Maze, and live entertainment! Sat, 4-7 pm. Located Spence Field, 1100 NE 1st Street, Mulberry.

Haven, Florida’s most honored community theatre, presents a musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and animated Disney film. ThursSat 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm. Sun 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $24, Students $19. Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

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Mulberry’s Harvest Festival

Oct 31. This event is FREE! Have fun and spend quality time as a family. Petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, corn hole, games & activities, DJ for dancing, candy! Tues, 6-9 pm. Located 124 S Kentucky Ave (between Main St and Lemon St), Lakeland.

Halloween Flashlight Egg Hunt

Oct 31. Join the Parks & Recreation Department for a fun, FREE, safe event at the Simpson Park Community Center on Halloween. There will be fun group activities inside and then an egg hunt outside for Halloween treats. BYOF (Bring Your Own Flashlight) Kids are split up into two age groups. Tues, 7:30-9 pm. Located 1725 Martin Luther Ling Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805.

Trunk or Treat Fall Festival

Oct 31. Are you looking for a safe friendly alternative to trick or treating? This family fun filled event is going to be one that your kids will remember for a long time. Enjoy free food, games, bouncy houses, a photo booth to make the night a memorable night, face painting, balloon animal and lots of candy. Tues, 6-8 pm. Located Trinity Christian Center, 4416 Co Rd 540A, Lakeland 33813. St. Joseph Annual Carnival Nov 3 to 5. Tradition of family fun, food, rides and entertainment. Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 11 am -11 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm. Located 210 W Lemon Street, Lakeland 33815. www.stjosephlakeland. org

Fall-O-Ween Fest

Nov 4. Join Polk County Parks & Recreation and the Town of Dundee at this FREE family friendly event that will feature fun family entertainment and activities: Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch, Pie Eating Contest, Kid Carnival Rides, Demos, Food Vendors, Live Music w/Josh Blevins Band, Amanda’s Academy of Dance and a 30-min Magic Show. Sat, 10-2 pm. Located Town of Dundee, East Central Park, 11 Lk Mabel Loop Rd, Dundee 33838. Call (863) 534-6911 for more info.

Ghoulishly Good Times Ahead The Hunchback of Notre Dame Oct 6 to 15. Additional 7 shows have been added due to high demand! Theatre Winter 30 OCTOBER 2017

Oct 13 to 15. Celebrate with German cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. A time to unwind and make new friends. Learn new customs and sing a few songs. Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 11 am- 11 pm. Sun 11 am-6 pm. Cost - $10 general admission. Located Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa 33602. www.oktoberfesttampa.com

2nd Annual Rootstock Plant & Garden Festival

Oct 21. Over 40 vendors from across the state will offer a variety of plants for sale. Garden Lectures. Outdoor Kitchen Cooking Demos ($25; reservations required) Activities for Kids. Live entertainment: 9 am Polkweed Musique, 11 am B. Haven, 1:30 pm The Legendsary JC’s, 3 pm AcousticDose. Sat, 8-5 pm. Cost – free, $10 parking for non-members. Located at Bok Tower, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org

Polk State FallFest

Oct 21. Activities, Craft Show, Fun. Kids Zone with pumpkin patch. Music, Food, Art, Demos. Sat, 9-3 pm. Located Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus.

11th Annual Oktoberfest

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

6th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5K

Everything Pumpkin

Oct 13. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Music by Soul 2 Earth, Beer & Brats. Tasting ticket includes: 22 craft beers, bratwurst & chips or a BBQ/chicken plate. Ticket - $25. Individual beer/wine $4; soda & water also available. Fri, 6-9 pm. Located Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven.

Oct 20. Benefit for Polk State College students and promises to be a fun and SCARY, Halloween themed race. Run, jog or walk — this 3.1 race includes gravel road, grass and a trek on the Fort Fraser Trail. 1 – Mile Walkin’ while Talkin’ is an option for those not ready to fully engage in a 5K. Chip timed and fantastic after party! Use promo code Sept17 to get $5 off until Oct 13. Fri, 5:30 pm registration & 6:30 pm 5K, 1-mile walk, mini-monster dash for kids. Cost - $30 (5k), $15 (18 & under & PSC staff), $25 (1-mile walk), $5 (9 & under mini monster mash). Located Polk State College Lakeland Campus, 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803. www.athlinks.com

Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Oct 20 to 22 & 27 to 29. Presented by Lakeland Community Theatre. A musical Thriller! The multiple Tony Award winning classic musical thriller. The brilliant tale of obsession and revenge, Sweeney Todd combines melodrama, murder – and “the worst pies in London” –with a sumptuous score by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim. Rated M (Mature). Fri % Sat, 7:30 pm & Sun 2 pm. Cost – Adults $22, Seniors $20, Students $15 (17 & under). Located Laker Mirror Theatre, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Oct 27 & 28. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience. The one and only Freddie DeJesus directing the Lipstick Players as the shadow cast, returning in his role as Dr. FrankN-Furter! Fri & Sat, 9 pm. Cost - $15. Located at Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. www. polktheatre.org

Oct 28. Join Blue Palmetto Café Chef Matt in cooking with Fall’s most notorious ingredient – Pumpkin! He will demonstrate how to use pumpkin in: soup, bread, pie and even roast seeds for a fun snack. Not only will you learn the tricks of the trade of cooking pumpkin, you will take home all of these recipes to enjoy at home! Samples and one pumpkin beer per person included. More available for purchase. Sat, 1-3 pm. Cost - $35 (reservations required) Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. www. boktowergardens.org

33rd Annual Munn Park Garden Extravaganza

Oct 28. Presented by the Garden Club of Lakeland. Over 50 vendors with a variety of plants, flowers, trees, and garden related art will be for sale. Master Gardeners and other garden experts will be there to answer your gardening questions. Great food and great fun! Sat, 8-3 pm. Located Munn Park, 201 E Main St, Lakeland.

The Chain Life Halloween Party

Oct 28. Calling all creatures of the chain. Costume Contest, dead/live band “99 in the Grave”, Creepy Cash Bar, Raffle Items and MORE! Sat, 8 pm-midnight. Cost - $5 (adv), $8 (at door). Located Tanners Lakeside Outside Deck, Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. FB@ ChainLifeWinterHaven WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM • FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Markets, Fests, 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 Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers (formally known as food stamps). Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm. Oct 12 - Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally. Presented by Downtown Lakeland Partnership. 20+ food trucks line up around Munn Park to sell their unique cuisine every second Thursday, 6-9 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, 201 E. Main Street. Call for more info. Oct 14 - 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. Oct 14 & 28 – 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. Oct 20 - 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. Oct 21 – Haus Market. October’s Maker’s Market will feature local creative artisans, crafters and makers. Located at Haus 820, 820 N Mass Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 10-3 pm. Contact sarah@haus820.com for more info. Oct 21 - 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. Oct 21 – Lakeland Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours. (formerly the Lake Mirror Classic). More than 750 cars of all makes, models and vintages will be showcased. The event will take on a new name and new elements, such as an awards ceremony downtown and a Blue-Ribbon Walk, featuring some of the best examples of each of the 12 car categories. Featured cars this year include a 1956 Corvette Daytona Beach racer and a 1925 Rolls Royce once owned by Howard Hughes. Located Lake Mirror Promenade, Lakeland. Sat, 10-3 pm. Oct 28 - 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. Oct 28 - Lake Wales Farmers’ Market. The Lake Wales Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and more on the 4th Saturday of each month. Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-12 pm. Nov 3 & 4 – The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market. Voted one of the top vintage markets in the country. Located outdoors on several acres of lush green grass dotted with majestic oak trees. Offering shabby chic furniture, antiques, prairie and farmhouse, cottage and mid-century, repurposed items, primitives, garden decor, original art, rustic pieces and salvage, artisan jewelry and soaps, as well as vintage and handmade clothing, fabric and jewelry. Food vendors available. Located at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, 2866 Reynolds Street W, Plant City. Fri & Sat, 9-4 pm. $5 Admission, Free Parking.

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

By Erica Smith

Bag It “I am pessimistic about the human race because it is too ingenious for its own good. Our approach to nature is to beat it into submission. We would stand a better chance of survival if we accommodated ourselves to this planet and viewed it appreciatively, instead of skeptically and dictatorially.” — E.B. White “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” — Theodore Roosevelt After a month of dealing with the effects from Hurricane Irma, we are all ready for a timeout or in the very least, a really, long nap. Given the uptick in activity around the world, my husband is convinced the Earth is in full retaliation mode. In fact, his exact statement was “Mother Nature is vomiting natural disasters.” Regardless of your stance on climate change, it appears, we are in the middle of one big environmental grudge match. I will never claim to be a serious environmentalist but my biggest pet peeve is the amount of plastic bags we receive each day. You do not have to be a scientist or expert to see the mountain of waste accumulating by our dependence on plastic. Plastic bags are not biodegradable, but “photodegradable” which means this material never breaks down but eventually becomes long-lasting “plastic dust”. As the bag degrades,

toxins leach into our soil and water. Unfortunately, producing recycled materials is a “catch 22” as these materials use copious amounts of energy. Approximately 12 million barrels of oil make the plastic bags that Americans consume annually. Plastic production worldwide uses around 8% of the world’s oil production. Worldwide, between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are being used each year. 50 million discarded garbage bags have formed a patch in the Pacific Ocean that is twice the size of the continental United States and experts estimate it is roughly 80 percent plastic. Trying to avoid plastic bags at the grocery store is nearly impossible. No matter how many reusable bags I place on the conveyor belt, there will be one plastic bag added to my cart during checkout. A poor bagger once stared in horror as I stuffed an entire spiral cut ham into my purse to avoid using a plastic bag. By refusing the extra bag at check-out, we could reduce the 500 billion plastic bags used worldwide each year and make positive changes to our environment. I am not advocating we all give up our modern conveniences; just make the decision to reduce our consumption of plastic bags at checkout. Being good to the Earth is good for us all and making one small change could lead to so many positive outcomes… one bag at a time. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com OCTOBER 2017

BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was Irish author and editor Robert Lynd who made the following sage observation: “History may be read as the story of the magnificent rearguard action fought during several thousand years by dogma against curiosity.” • Historians say that the Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating dates back to the early European tradition of mumming, when costumed dancers would go door to door to perform choreographed routines, as well as songs and plays, in exchange for treats. • You might be surprised to learn that on a per-capita basis, Finland has more heavy-metal bands than any other country on Earth. • If you’re fortunate enough to be planning a trip to Argentina, you’ll almost certainly make a stop in Buenos Aires, the capital. While you’re there, keep an eye out for a mobile work by Raul Lemesoff. The artist, known for his eccentricity, converted a 1979 Ford Falcon into a kind of a tank -- it even has a turret that swivels. Instead of soldiers and armaments, however, this tank carries books on shelves both inside and outside the vehicle. Lemesoff drives his “Weapon of Mass Instruction” through the city streets, delivering free books to all comers. His only requirement? Recipients must promise to read what he gives them. • You’ve certainly heard of “Tarzan of the Apes.” Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 1912 work has been adapted over and over again -- for radio, television, film and more. You probably weren’t aware, though, that the novel was such an instant and ongoing success that Burroughs wrote 24 sequels.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who were the founders of the magazine Reader’s Digest? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Fantastic Mr. Fox”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president started the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Etna located? 5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the skipper on “Gilligan’s Island”? 6. U.S. STATES: Which states are bordered by more states than any other? 7. ART: By what name was the famous American folk artist Anna Mary Robertson Moses better known? 8. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous actor/comedian was born with the name Joseph Levitch? 9. HISTORY: In what year did the United States’ first nuclear-powered submarine take its first voyage? 10. BIBLE: What was Paul the Apostle’s real name? Answers 1. DeWitt and Lila Bell Wallace 2. Roald Dahl 3. Rutherford Hayes, 1878 4. Sicily, Italy 5. Jonas Grumby 6. Tennessee and Missouri, each with eight border states 7. Grandma Moses 8. Jerry Lewis 9. 1958 10. Saul of Tarsus

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