Dining Archive

This Week:   May 14-May 20 Military Month Appreciation Celebration Dates: Now – Thursday, May 31 Venue: Fantasy of Flight – Polk City -May marks National Military Appreciation Month, and Fantasy of Flight honors the brave individuals of our armed forces by extending free admission to all U.S active-duty, retired and reserve military. Lakeland Flying [...]

Unwind and relax from the bustle of everyday life while sipping on a warm cup of coffee at Richard’s Fine Coffees in Downtown Winter Haven. Located next to the Winter Haven Public Library, Richard’s offers guests a hometown feel in a tranquil setting. Flavorful origins and blends along with fresh scents and aromas are some of [...]

This Week: April 23-29 Southeastern University Choral Concert Date: Monday, April 23 Venue: First Presbyterian Church – Lakeland -This Southeastern University Choral Concert will take place Monday, April 23 at First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland. ISO “Tea and Symphony” Date: Tuesday, April 24 Venue: The Lakeland Center -The Tuesday before each Masterworks concert, enjoy wine, [...]

This Week: April 2-8 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Date: April 2 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland -The Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. in their last home game of 2012 Spring Training. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific Date: Monday, April 2 Venue: The Lakeland Center -A musical based on the 2008 [...]

Don’t be surprised when the world goes dark(er) for an hour Saturday night from 8:30-9:30 p.m. In an effort to raise awareness and better the planet, many businesses across the globe are reducing their lights to participate in Earth Hour. Two of which, are local. PicassoZ Art Café and sister company, Tea Largo, are proud [...]

Thank you to Tina Miller, Executive Director of Frostproof’s Ramon Theater, for inviting me to come to Frostproof to see Laurie Miller on their 2012 Music Series at the Ramon Theater.  Just in case you are wondering, Laurie and Tina aren’t related. I brought my mom along for our new cultural adventure, with the intent [...]

Polk County residents – and visitors alike – are fortunate to have the 2012 barbeque festival season looming on the horizon. Celebrate mouthwatering barbeque with the return of annual sanctioned competitions such as the Lakeland PigFest, Smoke on the Water, and Ribs on the Ridge. And this year, a new entrant joins the field… the [...]

Visitors to Polk County can save big on area attractions and activities, restaurants, shops, accommodations, golf courses and more with the new 2012 “Passport to Adventure and Savings” discount card, produced by the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau . The free card is part of a brochure including more than 140 special offers from Polk [...]

When pulling up to East Stanford Street in Bartow’s Historic District, you will spot a quaint yellow house with blue trim and a spacious front porch at the entryway. This 1906 Victorian house that is situated on a cozy neighborhood lot has now become the picturesque setting of The Stanford Inn & Tea Room. This [...]

I always looked forward to visiting my grandparents in Florida, one year in the summer, the next at Christmastime.  Christmas was always extra-special because my grandfather would take us out in the groves to pick oranges and grapefruit to take back home to Kansas, where I grew up. Right now I’m enjoying Florida Avocados on [...]