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

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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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J.C. Reviews: Gabriel and the Guardians Show Real Potential as a Christian Anime

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J.C. Reviews: Gabriel and the Guardians Show Real Potential as a Christian Anime by James Coulter   Angel Studios has proven to be one of the most surprising indie media companies to break into the mainstream. This Utah-based company achieved public acclaim through The Chosen,...
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Welcome, World Travelers! New Florida Attractions Coming in 2025!

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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

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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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Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Hosting FREE Ski Show

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Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team: Come on out to Winter Haven on February 8, 2025 for the FREE Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show. Preshow starts at 3:30 p.m. Main show is at 4:00 p.m. Concessions will be available. Location: Lake Silver 275 South Lake...
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JC Reviews: Kraven the Hunter Makes Madame Web Look Good!

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JC Reviews: Kraven the Hunter Makes Madame Web Look Good! 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...
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Barbara’s Center For Dance Daddy Daughter Dance

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**Welcome to Candyland** Daddy Daughter Dance Get ready for a night of dancing, bonding, and creating unforgettable memories with your little princess at our Daddy Daughter Dance! Fun for all ages! When: Saturday, February 22 from 5 - 7pm Where: Grace...
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J.C. Reviews: Nosferatu Was…Pretty Good, I Guess

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J.C. Reviews: Nosferatu Was...Pretty Good, I Guess by James Coulter   Chances are, if you're familiar with Nosferatu, it's for two reasons:   1) It's one of the most iconic silent horror movies of all time, and   2) Because the titular character has become a recurring character on SpongeBob SquarePants. (No, I'm dead serious!)   In all...
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J.C. Reviews: Sonic 3 Was Radical (Highway!)

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J.C. Reviews: Sonic 3 Was Radical (Highway!) 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...
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JC Reviews: Kraven the Hunter Makes Madame Web Look Good!

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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: Borderlands Was Bad But Not Boring

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