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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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Dr. Paul Bearer: Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns

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Dr. Paul Bearer: Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns by James Coulter  If you watched local television in Central Florida over the past 50 years, you likely know Dr. Paul Bearer, the campy horror-host character who introduced cheesy horror flicks and groan-worthy puns.   Created...
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One Movie Later: KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025

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One Movie Later: KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025 by James Coulter If you told me a decade ago that Sony Pictures Animation would be releasing animated movies better than Disney, I would have cocked an eyebrow....
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Swiftie Bingo Night Hits the Library!

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Swiftie Bingo Night Hits the Library! Calling all Taylor Swift fans! The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library invites Swifties of every era to join the fun on Monday, October 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a special Swiftie...
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One Movie Later: Knights of Guinevere is a Loving yet Biting Satire of Disney

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One Movie Later: Knights of Guinevere is a Loving yet Biting Satire of Disney by James Coulter Independent animation has skyrocketed in recent years with animated projects like Hazbin Hotel, Lackadaisy, and The Amazing Digital Circus. The latter proved to be a surprise hit for...
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Auburndale City Fest October 4th

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The Auburndale City Fest is on Saturday, October 4, 2025! This exciting community celebration brings together Auburndale’s Market and Parks & Recreation for an evening filled with fun. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy live soul music, shop with...
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Things to Do in Polk County This Weekend: October 2–4

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Polk County is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from family fun and fitness to food, festivals, and cultural celebrations. October 2–4 World Wake Association Championship at Lake Silver in Winter Haven brings top athletes for an action-packed weekend...
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Lakeland PD and Lake Fire Department Hosting Truck or Treat 2025

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Lakeland PD - 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛 “We can't wait to have a night of fun, safe, trick-or-treating! This year's event will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5pm until 8pm, along the north...
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One Movie Later: War of the Worlds…Yeah, It’s Really That Bad!

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One Movie Later: War of the Worlds...Yeah, It's Really That Bad! by James Coulter   Since its publication in 1898, H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds has served as the template for alien invasion stories. The novel itself has received countless adaptations, the most infamous being...
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Calling All Creative Kiddos: The Lakeland Public Library’s Book Pumpkin Contest is Back!

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Get ready to let your imagination shine in the Lakeland Public Library’s annual Book Pumpkin Contest! Open to participants age 17 and under, this fun, spooky, and literary-themed competition invites young artists to decorate plastic pumpkins inspired by their favorite books—no real pumpkins...
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Welcome, World Travelers! Walt Disney Animatronic Coming to Carousel of Progress

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Welcome, World Travelers! Walt Disney Animatronic Coming to Carousel of Progress by James Coulter   Walt Disney may have passed away five years before Walt Disney World opened, but the founder of the Disney company will soon be making an appearance at...
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81st Bartow Community Halloween Parade & Carnival

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