Hello Sunday.
April 27 2025 |
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It’s Florida in the summertime — you don’t need us to tell you it’s hot outside. That’s why we’ve pooled together 6 places to swim in Polk County. |
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Visit Gandy Pool for early morning Aqua Spin classes. | Photo by @riptide.masters.fl |
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🏊 Public pools - Gandy Pool, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland | $4 | Take a water exercise class like Deep Water Aerobics or Aqua Yoga.
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Open swim: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Lap swim: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Simpson Pool, 1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $4 | Visit on Fri., July 8 to watch the Lifeguard Games.
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Open swim: Mon.-Fri. 12-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Lap swim: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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“Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven | $2+ | Dive into this heated pool, open year-round.
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Open swim: Sun.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.
- Lap swim: Mon-Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
🌊 Water parks -
Lake Eva Aquatics Center, 321 S. 6th St., Haines City | $5 | Kids will love the lagoon pool, water slide + splash pad.
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LEGOLAND® Water Park, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven | Prices and hours vary | Build your own raft and drift down the lazy river.
💦 Rent a pool -
Looking for a pool party that’s a little more private? Rent another Lakelander’s pool by the hour with Swimply to have your own oasis for an afternoon.
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Today - General Trivia with Swan Brewing | Wed., June 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | You and six teammates can compete in general trivia + feast on bites from Smokin' Chanchos.
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Summertime Roadtrip Painting | Wed., June 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38 | Learn to paint a groovy bus in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
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Bandidas Lunch | Wed., June 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult, 502 E. Main St. | Price of purchase | Enjoy the savory and sweet lunch options from Bandidas every Wednesday this month on the Catapult patio.*
Thursday - Lakeland Food Truck Rally | Thurs., June 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park | Free | Head downtown + sample a variety of dishes from 20+ vendors including Spontaneous Consumption, The Chief's Cantina, and Got Desserts. 🍴
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Swan City Improv | Thurs., June 9 | 8 p.m. | Laugh Out Lounge, 19 3rd St. NW., Winter Haven | $10 | Enjoy a night of laughs with improvised comedy from Swan City Improv. 🦢
Friday - Disney’s Descendants: The Musical | Fri., June 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre | $15 | See the hit movie performed on stage with all the original songs.
Saturday - Winter Haven Happy Hour Tour | Sat., June 11 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | 220 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven | $65+ | Go on a guided tour of downtown Winter Haven and visit restaurants + bars for Happy Hour. 🍸
Sunday - Second Sunday Artisan Market | Sun., June 12 | 12-5 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Free | Visit Lakeside Village to shop for unique local goods + listen to live music. 🛍️
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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HelloFresh uses pre-portioned ingredients to cut back not only on prep time, but food waste, too. | Photo provided by HelloFresh |
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Weather - 91º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
Development -
Lakeland Regional Health will hold a groundbreaking for its new ambulatory care site at 1 p.m. tomorrow, June 9, at the corner of Kathleen Rd. and I-4. The new facility will provide outpatient care + comprehensive health services, and it’s set to open in 2023. 🏥
Ranked Coming Soon -
Raising the barre. Pure Barre will be soft opening its first Lakeland location (1314 Town Center Dr. Ste. #102) on Mon., June 27. Register to take a free class and try out the new exercise studio.
Edu -
Florida Polytechnic University students will have the chance to use the new Applied Research Center this fall. Construction is wrapping up on the $47.4 million building, which will be used for science + engineering programs, plus space for graduate research projects. (The Ledger)
Outdoors -
Seeking an outdoor adventure this summer? Use your library card to check out a Real Florida Reader State Park Pass from any Lakeland Public Library location until Mon., Sept. 12. The pass gives you free access to 175 Florida State Parks for one car of up to eight people. 🌳
Biz -
Viva Las Vegas. Lakeland-based cargo and freight company Saddle Creek Logistics Services has announced its expansion into Las Vegas. Its new distribution center will help Saddle Creek meet increased demand due to ecommerce. (The Ledger)
Learn -
Gardening enthusiasts can register to attend Fun with Pollinators on Sat., June 25 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at UF/IFAS Extension Polk County (1702 S. Holland Pkwy., Bartow). Tour the demonstration garden, learn about pollinators, and join make + take workshops. Bee there or bee square. 🐝
Drink -
Father’s Day is Sun., June 19. Treat dad to Ninteen61’s Father’s Day Whiskey Dinner at 5 p.m. on Sat., June 18 at Banquet61 (215 E. Main St.). Tickets include a four course dinner with Balcones Texas Whisky pairings, plus a free cigar for fathers.
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Eat -
Get ready, LAL. National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is Thurs., June 9, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to make your own pie. Stop by Publix to pick up fresh ingredients + fill your house with the berry good scent of baking a pie. 🥧*
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Talk about a fa-brew-lous giveaway. Ethos Roasters and Take Heart Africa are teaming up to give away some of their favorite fair trade products to one lucky Lakelander.
What’s better than drinking a cup of locally-roasted coffee? Sipping it from a certified fair trade mug, of course. Enter to win both of these prizes on Instagram – they’ll draw + announce the winner on Fri. June 10 at 5 p.m. |
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Editor's pick: I must admit, I had never heard of the Real Florida Reader State Park Pass before. As a loyal library cardholder, I think I’ll have to check out a pass to visit Colt Creek State Park, located right here in Lakeland (16000 State Road 471). Missed yesterday's newsletter? Learn everything you need to know about hurricane prep in Polk County, here. |
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