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• Soda in schools

  A recent story from the New York Times News Service reports that more and more schools are restricting the sale of sodas, and some are going even further, forbidding students from carrying their own sodas into school cafeterias. Consumption of carbonated sodas by Americans has been declining in…

• Peanuts, Popcorn, Craft Beer

  The second annual Sudz & Budz Craft Beer Fest and Bark in the Park at Lakeland's Joker Marchant Stadium is scheduled for Thursday, May 17. The festival kicks off at 5 p.m. and concludes at 6:30 p.m. in time for the Lakeland Flying Tigers to take on the St. Lucie Mets. A $10 ticket covers beer…

• Pie Topia in Orlando

  This weekend will find some of the nation's best pie makers duking it out at the annual American Pie Council's National Pie Championship at Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando. A second event tailored more to the public will be held Saturday and Sunday in downtown Celebration. No word on how much…

Dining Event

• Event: Fresco's Wine Dinner at Fresco's Bakery & Bistro, Tue, Jun 12 6:30p

  Frescos Wine Dinner featuring an 5 Course Italian Menu and Wines. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Come and enjoy an evening of great food and fine wine.

• Event: Fresco's Kill The Bottle Party at Fresco's Bakery & Bistro, Sat, May 19 9:00p

  Every Saturday night beginning at 9pm all glasses of wine from an open bottle are $4 each. Great way to experience a variety of wines at an affordable price. $4 glasses are good until all the bottles are empty. Live music and a late night menu too.

• Event: Prime Rib Special at Earhart's Runway Grill, Sat, May 19 4:00p

  Prime Rib Night Special $9.95 Queen Cut And $12.95 King Cut