Brian Seeley — Nonprofit founder, Gospel Inc.

Bump Galletta — Lakeland artist

Delta Ryan — Nonprofit founder, Take Heart Africa

• SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Tuesday, March 28-Sunday, April 2 | 8 a.m. | SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus, 4075 James C. Ray Dr., Lakeland | $45-$170 | Flight is just the beginning of the Magic at the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.*
• Molly’s Musicians Showcase | Tuesday, Mar. 28 | 9 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Free | Support local musicians at this free open mic night.

• Spring Pop-Up Series: Baking Brewer | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Treat yourself to savory brunch items, like breakfast sandwiches, infused with craft beer.
• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Ste. 102, Winter Haven | Free | Pour your own drinks and enjoy fresh pizzas at Union Taproom while showing off your general trivia knowledge.

• Yoga for Wellness — Weekly Classes | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | The Cloven Hoof Farm, 6170 Robbins Rd., Lakeland | Free | This donation-based yoga class focuses on the holistic well-being of the mind, body, and spirit.
• Give Back Thursday: Dancing for a Difference | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | Free | Proceeds from tonight’s dinner tabs will benefit nonprofit dance studio Dancing for a Difference — reservations are encouraged.

• Autism/ASD Support Group | Friday, Mar. 31 | 10-11:15 a.m. | CJB United Way Children’s Resource Center, 650 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Join other members of this community for support and encouragement — childcare is provided.
• “The Drowsy Chaperone” | Friday, Mar. 31 | 7 p.m. | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland | $16-$18 | Harrison School for the Arts students perform this classic comedic musical.

• Lake Morton Historic Home & Garden Tour | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center, 750 Frank Lloyd Wright Way, Lakeland | $17 | Get a look inside historic Lake Morton homes on this self-guided tour.
• Spring Plant Sale | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 8-11 a.m. | 4620 Hwy. 98 S., Lakeland | Free | Purchase edible, native, Florida-friendly plants and citrus from Master Garden Volunteers.

• Tickets start at $45 for the day and $170 for the duration of the event. Kids 10 and under get in free.
• Parking is half off if you register online. Parking at the gate is $20 per day or $60 for the week.
• Use the online schedule to plan for public movie screenings, fly-bys, demonstrations, and more.
• Waco Kitchen has a special SUN ‘n FUN menu, featuring customer favorites and new seasonal dishes. Reservations are highly encouraged.
• Calling all “Top Gun” and “Top Gun: Maverick” fans — an F-14, F-18, and Tom Cruise impersonator will be there.

• 88° | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• A new sustainability initiative from the City of Lakeland and NuCycle Energy kicked off yesterday. The program allows Lakeland businesses, starting with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, to divert their commercial waste from the landfill to NuCycle Energy’s facilities. From there, the waste is converted into alternative energy. Learn more here.

• We recently told you about the $257 million expansion coming to the Central Polk Parkway. The four-lane roadway will span 6.5 miles from County Road 540 to US 17 near Bartow Executive Airport. If all goes to plan, construction on the Florida Turnpike toll-funded project will wrap in 2029. (The Ledger)

• Florida Southern College President Dr. Anne Kerr, Florida Polytechnic University President Randy K. Avent, and LEDC President Steve Scruggs were included on The Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2023 Power 100 list. The list highlights the most influential leaders in the area. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• The Lakeland Public Library has a bustling events calendar in April. Stop by for book clubs, crafting groups, genealogy research, history lectures, author talks, cemetery tours, writing workshops, and programs for children and teens. Pro tip: Sign up for the Lakeland Public Library’s digital newsletter to stay in the know.

• Meet author Susan Gravely today from 2-4 p.m. at Gaines Jewelers. Susan is the CEO of VIETRI Inc., an Italian dinnerware and craftsmanship company, and the author of her memoir and cookbook “Italy on a Plate.” The event will feature dishes from the book, prosecco, and a book signing. (The Ledger)

• Attend Red Door Lakeland’s Palladino Wine Dinner on Thursday, April 20 at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person and include a four-course Italian dinner with expertly-paired wines from Serralunga d’Alba, Italy.

• Milk and Honey Macarons has released its Easter menu. Send the biz an Instagram message to preorder yours for pickup on Saturday, April 8. Flavors include lemon, Funfetti, marshmallow, pistachio, and more. In addition to macarons, you can also order cookies and brownies.
• You know them, you love them, and so does Southern Living. Publix’s most-prized bakery items were featured in Southern Living last weekend. From scones to cookie cake slices and the classic sprinkle cookie, we want to know your favorite. City Editor Rilee favors the key lime pie. (Southern Living)

• Beat the heat at Florida’s only spring-fed waterpark — Buccaneer Bay — which just opened on Saturdays and Sundays at Weeki Wachee Springs. Entrance to the waterpark is included in the price of park admission. Pro tip: Plan your Weeki Wachee weekend with our guide.

• Whether it’s trekking across Europe, embarking on a coast-to-coast road trip, or cruising through the Canadian Rockies by train, most people dream about that one bucket-list vacation. Here are four tips to help make that dream vacation a reality — financially, speaking.*
• Yes, travelers are already spring break-ing it. The proof: Orlando International Airport recorded its busiest day in its history on March 11 with 95,287 departing passengers. The airport is expecting historic levels of passenger traffic through the 46-day Spring Break travel period.*

• While Catapult membership perks include remote + coworking spaces, conference rooms, unlimited coffee, and more, there’s one perk that is especially valuable to your growing business: The ability to network and collaborate with other entrepreneurial minds. See how Catapult networking helped this local company.*

• The spring season is the perfect time to treat yourself. We’re eyeing this six-piece bonbon gift box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. What’s even sweeter? These chocolates are made fresh without preservatives.