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📍 Entertainment & Lifestyle — Polk County, Florida

Discover what’s happening across Polk County, Florida with Daily Ridge’s Entertainment & Lifestyle coverage. From local events, festivals, and live music to restaurant openings, arts and culture, nightlife, and family-friendly activities, we highlight the experiences that shape life in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Bartow, Auburndale, and surrounding communities.

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Haines City Summer Splash Bash Returns for Two Days of Family Fun

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Get ready to cool off this summer as Haines City Parks & Recreation brings back its popular Summer Splash Bash for two exciting dates in 2026. Families from Haines City and surrounding communities are invited to enjoy free water-filled fun...
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Davenport to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with July 4 Event and Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting

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The City of Davenport is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a community-wide Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, at the Lewis Mathews Sports Complex. The event will feature the official ribbon cutting of...
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Roll the Dice: Polk County Launches New Monthly Tabletop Gaming Club in Lakeland

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Tabletop game enthusiasts will soon have a new place to gather, play and learn as Polk County Parks and Recreation launches its new monthly social club, Tabletop Tuesdays. The first session will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m....
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Welcome, World Travelers! Rock n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Opens May 26

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Welcome, World Travelers! Rock n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Opens May 26 by James Coulter It's time to warm the speakers. It's time to test the mics. And it's time to take a wild ride with The Muppets to their...
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Neurodivergent Diversion: Calvin, Hobbes, and Special Interests (SpIns)

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Neurodivergent Diversion: Calvin, Hobbes, and Special Interests (SpIns) by James Coulter For ten years, Calvin and Hobbes captured the imagination of newspaper readers with its mix of childhood wonder and sharp insight into the thought processes of young children. One classic strip...
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One Movie Later: Michael is a Good Biopic, But One That Simplifies a Complicated Musical Legacy

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by James Coulter   Michael Jackson was a complicated person with an equally complicated legacy. On one hand, his groundbreaking music and choreography made him a global pop icon; on the other hand, allegations and controversies later in his life would...
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Ridge Community High School to Host First-Ever Sunny Bolts Market This Weekend

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Ridge Community High School is inviting the community out for a fun-filled day as it hosts the first annual Sunny Bolts Market on Saturday, March 28. Organized by the school’s Civics Leadership Academy, the weekend market promises something for everyone...
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Gators Strike First: UF Beats FSU 6–3 in Rivalry Clash

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The game that had been circled on both teams’ calendars finally arrived as the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles traveled to Gainesville to face the No. 23 Florida Gators. Florida State entered the matchup with a 13–2 record and...
Education

Polk County Parks & Recreation Hosting Free Sensory Play Event for Kids in Lakeland

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Families with children ages 5 to 11 are invited to take part in a fun and engaging sensory play event hosted by Polk County Parks & Recreation this weekend. The free event will take place from noon to 2 p.m....
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Seminoles Defend Their Turf Against Northern Kentucky 

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The No. 20 ranked Florida State Seminoles baseball team continued their strong start to the season, improving to 11–2 overall while remaining unbeaten at home after defeating the Northern Kentucky Norse. Florida State’s success this season has been fueled...
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Haines City Summer Splash Bash Returns for Two Days of Family Fun

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JC Reviews: X-Men 97 Breathes New Life into Old Classic

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Star of “The Cosby Show” Dies In Accident

Los Angeles, CA – July 21, 2025 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The...
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