• Movie Trivia Night w/ Nick and Gin Khao Food Truck | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free | Calling all movie buffs — put your general movie knowledge to the test at this free-to-play trivia night with your team.
• Line Dancing | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 5 p.m. | Union Hall, 1023 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Boot scootin’ boogie on down to learn some new moves, then show off your pipes with karaoke at 8 p.m.

• Tommy James and the Shondells | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 3:30 p.m. | Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City | $35 | Hear timeless hits by this top-selling band’s career spanning over five decades.
• Acoustic Dose w/ Super Grouper Food Truck | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free | Get your dose of acoustic music while you enjoy fresh seafood and cold beer.

• Community Senior Adult Health & Resource Fair | Friday, Mar. 10 | 12-3 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland | Free | Swing through to get free health and wellness screenings, win door prizes, and meet more than 50 exhibitors.
• Florida Seafood Wine and Dine | Friday, Mar. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4730 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | $75 | Watch as professional chefs show you how to prepare Florida-inspired seafood dishes and pair them with wine.

• Spring Handmade Market | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Decades Reclaimed Vintage Depot, 502 W. Brannen Rd., Lakeland | Free | Shop handmade goods including candles, resin art, embroidery, and more.
• Nature Narrator | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 10 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd. | Free | Kids can enjoy a narrated story time and create a themed craft or activity in the Outdoor Classroom.

• Paint Your Pet! (Ages 10+) | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 4-6 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 3670 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | $46 | Send in a photo of your pet before this class to have an artist create a sketch for you to paint — seats are limited.
• Sunday Funday & Mimosa Bar! | Sunday, March 12 | 12-7 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Ste. 102, Winter Haven | $1 | Pour your own mimosas with prosecco on tap for $1 per ounce and free mixers.

• Stay up-to-date on important screenings such as blood pressure, vaccinations, and mammograms.
• Discuss medications & supplements you’re taking.
• Review your wellness and nutrition goals, and structure a plan that will help you achieve them.
• Talk about your mental health and any changes you’ve noticed.

• 83º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• $2.44 billion. That’s Polk County’s current budget — the largest in county history. County commissioners met on Thursday, Feb. 23 for their annual retreat to discuss budgetary options, including budget allocations, changes to future millage rates, county employee salary raises, and more. Formal votes have yet to be taken. 💰 (The Ledger)

• Lakeland community members surprised Ray and Larrie Dilks with furnishings for their new home after a fire claimed their home and possessions last November. Lisa Sparks and Ashley Lee, who helped the couple find a home after months of long-term hotel stays, organized furniture donations from community and church members. (WFLA)

• The Florida Lecture Series is returning on Thursday, March 16 to discuss The Beatles’ (you know, John, Paul, George, and Ringo) two-week Florida stint. Bob Kealing — author of “Good Day Sunshine State, How the Beatles Rocked Florida” will present this free-to-the-public lecture on the important time in the band’s history.

• Follow the rainbow to Lakeside Village for Second Sunday Artisan Market on Sunday, March 12 from 12-5 p.m. Shop locally-made goods or sign up to be a vendor. Vendors can email Lakeside Village for more information about setting up a booth. 🛍

• Applications for Polk County Public Schools Head Start and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs are now open. Applications will stay open through May 26 — learn more and apply online.

• Pop-up lunches are back on Catapult’s patio. Starting next week, local eateries like Baking Brewer, Our Noire Kitchen, NoxxKitchen, and others are serving lunch at Catapult (502 E. Main St.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This pop-up series goes through May 19. 🥪

• Lakeland has 70+ public parks where you can bask in the sun. Pro tip: If you’re looking to enjoy the great outdoors and be able to get some air-conditioned relief, Simpson Park Community Center has outdoor and indoor amenities, like the game room, indoor pickleball and basketball courts, and more.

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Orlando International Airport (MCO)

• 145 nonstop flights
• Lost? Use these maps.
• Check your flight status here or download the MCO App.
• The airport recently unveiled its new 1.8 million-sqft Terminal C.

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

• 91 nonstop flights
• Lost? Use these maps.
• Check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status.
• It takes ~20 minutes to get through TSA during off-peak hours and ~45 minutes during peak hours (6-9 a.m.).

Our travel essentials

• No more sore neck with this inflatable travel pillow.
• Rest easy with a blackout eye mask.
• This hydrating hand sanitizer is always in my bag.
• TSA is a breeze with my UGG Tasmans.
• When I fly somewhere cold, this packable puffer jacket is essential.