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Auburndale

🎉 Exciting Music Events Happening This Weekend in Winter Haven & Nearby Areas! 🌴

Staff Reporter - April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025 | By Kip Kirchberg Hey there, music lovers! The weekend of April 11–13, 2025, is set to bring some incredible tunes to Winter Haven and the surrounding Central Florida spots. From rock shows and acoustic sets...

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J.C. Reviews: Go Watch The Day The Earth Blew Up! It’s Good!

Staff Reporter - March 24, 2025

by James Coulter Warner Bros. has been doing the Looney Tunes dirty lately. Last year, they shelved the movie Coyote Vs Acme as a tax write-off, even though the movie had been completed. And as of this month, Max has...

Auburndale

EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING IN POLK COUNTY THIS WEEKEND MARCH 21-23

Staff Reporter - March 21, 2025

Bloom: A Two-Day Flower Festival 📍 Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland, FL🕙 Daytime hours (Check park website for exact times)🌿 A free celebration of nature, creativity, and horticulture featuring floral installations, botanical art, garden tours, pollinator education, horticulture demos, a makers’...

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Welcome, World Travelers! Here’s What Disney World Attractions Will Be Closing (And When)

Staff Reporter - March 18, 2025

by James Coulter From the Muppets taking over a classic coaster in Hollywood Studios, to new Indiana Jones and Encanto rides coming to Animal Kingdom, to a whole villains-themed land being built in the Magic Kingdom, big changes are coming...

Bartow

Exciting Events Happening in Polk County This Weekend Feb 28-March 2

Staff Reporter - February 28, 2025

By Kip Kirchberg Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Polk County, Florida? From vibrant festivals to classic car shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out these top events happening on March 1-2, 2025! Lake Wales Mardi...

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Lake Wales Mardi Gras 2025: History, Parade, and Events You Can’t Miss!

Staff Reporter - February 28, 2025

The Lake Wales Mardi Gras, a vibrant celebration rooted in community spirit, has been a cherished tradition since its inception in 1984. It began as a heartfelt tribute to Vinton Davis, the lively proprietor of Vinton's New Orleans Restaurant,...

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Welcome, World Travelers! New Florida Attractions Coming in 2025!

Staff Reporter - February 26, 2025

by James Coulter 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Central Florida theme parks, from a whole new immersive park celebrating its grand opening to several newer attractions being created for other parks. Here's a breakdown of...

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Cooking on the Ridge: Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Staff Reporter - February 19, 2025

by James Coulter Does anyone love the Super Mario Bros. Movie? I did. You can read all about it in my movie review from two years ago: https://dailyridge.com/2023/04/19/welcome-world-travelers-the-super-mario-bros-is-okey-dokey/ Anyway, I really love the scene early in the movie where Mario and...

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JC Reviews: Kraven the Hunter Makes Madame Web Look Good!

Staff Reporter - January 21, 2025

by James Coulter Let's be honest: was anyone expecting this movie to be good? Kraven the Hunter is the last in the line of films attempting to create a cinematic universe of Spider-Man characters sans Spider-Man: Venom, Morbius, and Madame Web....

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J.C. Reviews: Sonic 3 Was Radical (Highway!)

Staff Reporter - January 8, 2025

by James Coulter I grew up during the Console Wars of the 1990s. Back then, the big divide was between Sega and Nintendo. My first game console was a Super Nintendo, so I was squarely on the side of Nintendo. But...

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