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Entertainment Articles
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'Hatfields & McCoys': Decades of Feuding, 6 Hours of TV
The 19th-century conflict between the Hatfield and McCoy families became the definitive feud of American history. To this day it provides a shorthand way of describing a hate-laced, unbending, seemingly endless battle between two groups. But what in...
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Weekend Festival Celebrates Pughsville's History, Residents
The residents of Pughsville, both past and present, will gather this weekend to honor and commemorate not only the emancipation of Florida's black slaves 147 years ago, but also their community, one of Winter Haven's earliest established...
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Lakeland Author Releases 7th Alex Rutledge Novel
Tom Corcoran jokes that every time he publishes another Alex Rutledge mystery novel, the murder rate in Monroe County triples. Killings aren't really as common in the Florida Keys as Corcoran's books might suggest. In every other way, though,...
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Sporting Events, Music Highlight Weekend Fun in Polk County
The entertainment offerings taking place this weekend include sporting events and music.
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Poetry: 'Happy Birthday to Me'
Happy Birthday to me
Today I am 81!
Let's have the cake and tea
I've so much more to get done. -
Public Gets Free Preview of Legoland's New Water Park
When Stephanie Wilson, Cassie Haygood and Jayden Wilson of Auburndale heard Legoland was offering free admission, they didn't want to miss this opportunity. Legoland Florida offered the first 400 members of the public a free preview of Legoland...
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Safari Wilderness is Not Your Typical Zoo
Safari Wilderness is a wildlife ranch in North Lakeland, where people can see animals from Africa, Asia and the Americas displaying their natural characteristics in wide open spaces.
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Board OKs Beer, Wine Sales for Legoland
Polk County's Board of Adjustment raised a glass Thursday afternoon to the idea of letting Legoland Florida sell alcoholic beverages. The board voted 6-0 at its monthly meeting to grant Legoland a variance to a county code barring the sale and...
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Poetry: 'The Likes of Stars'
(For Chase on his first birthday)
Venus is at one o'clock
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Phillip Phillips Wins 'American Idol'
From the moment he first stepped in front of the judges and unleashed a folksy take on Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” guitar-playing crooner Phillip Phillips seemed preordained to win “American Idol,” and not just because he's...
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Packer Star Donald Driver Is New 'Dancing' Champion
LOS ANGELES | He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.
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Don't Miss: Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Shop for fresh seasonal produce, plants and local crafts.
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'Battleship' Should Satisfy Action-Hungry Viewers
The stakes are infinitely elevated after Hopper gets tasered and successively drafted for a different, far deadlier game. That, despite his previous, less heroic efforts to avoid serious duty calls. Fair or unfair, in love, war, and food, game on!
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Hot Ticket: Carrie Underwood, Girl in a Coma, Pomegranates
Tickets for shows featuring Underwood and others go on sale this week.
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'Spinal Tap' Star McKean Hit by Car
NEW YORK | Actor Michael McKean, who portrayed the lead singer in the movie “This is Spinal Tap,” was injured when he was struck by a car in New York City.
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