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🍁 Impress your guests with seasonal styles
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From cozy fire pits and themed bakeware to seasonal statement pieces, Wayfair has countless finds for fall.  | Photos by Wayfair
Fall is here. Read: It’s officially hosting season. Whether you’re throwing football watch parties, a spooky Halloween soirée, or a festive Thanksgiving feast, now’s the time to refresh your home with the steals of the season.

Today, Oct. 7 is the last day to shop Way Day — aka Wayfair’s huge sale — and you won’t want to miss the thousands of limited-time deals on all things home goods. We’re talking up to 80% off, free shipping, and flash deals.

So without further ado, let’s get party planning. Here’s what we’re eyeing:

Kitchen essentials

  • Autumn treats cake pan: Leaves, pumpkins, and acorns adorn this charming nonstick pan.
  • Modern bar cart: Perfect for displaying your favorite bottle of Lugo’s Pitorro Rum, this bar on wheels can be easily moved.
  • Bar tools set: While we’re talking special drinks, you’ll probably need this, too.
  • Le Creuset baking dishes: Cook your favorite family recipe in style with this must-have trifecta.
  • Chips and dips platter: Assemble your go-to game day snacks to cheer on the Buccaneers in this sleek porcelain dish.

Dinner with a view

  • Vintage-inspired globe chandelier: They say a new light fixture can transform a room, and this three-light pendant looks like it will do the trick (or treat).
  • Upholstered dining chairs: Modern style meets supreme comfort with this set of ergonomically designed seats.
  • Stoneware pumpkin trio: Adorn your mantle with these harvest-hued decorations to add a bountiful burst of fall color to any room.
  • Extendable dining table: Need more space? This solid wood table comes with a leaf to help accommodate extra guests and plenty of home-cooked dishes — or takeout from Palace Pizza.

Outdoor entertaining

Pro tip: Give your guests something to talk about with this revolutionary smart bidet, complete with four cleaning modes + a heated seat.
 
Asked
 

What’s most likely to impress you at a party?
A. Stunning table settings
B. Themed food and drinks
C. Comfortable places to sit, soft blankets + fluffy pillows
D. Outdoor seating with a fire feature
E. Vibes (think: seasonal decor, warm lighting, and good music)
 
 
Events
 
Monday, Oct. 7
  • The Generators | Monday, Oct. 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Free | Join this group of amateur genealogists for a discussion in the Lakeland History Room.
  • Off The Wall SOUL Line Dancing Class | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Coleman-Bush Building | $5 | Get off the wall and on the dance floor at this weekly movement class.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Our Noire Kitchen Pop-Up | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland | Price of purchase | It’s Tasty Tuesday — treat yourself to a gourmet lunch from this local biz’s new food truck.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Bracelet Making | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | $32 | Create the perfect game day bracelet stack at this crafting event.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Music Mayhem Mutts | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | United Women’s Club of Lakeland | $50+ | Raise funds for Polk County Bully Project at a soiree with dinner, music + a silent auction.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Jurassic Haunt | Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Dinosaur World, Plant City | $15 | Brave the prehistoric era with themed scare zones and bites at this theme park’s first after-hours Halloween event.
With Milton on the move, please note events are subject to be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check in with event hosts and businesses via social media to be aware of any cancelations or event updates.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election on Nov. 5, 2024. Register online and start making your plan to vote in person, by mail, or early with these reminders from the Polk County Supervisor of Elections.
Announced
  • Tomorrow’s Swan Roundup on Lake Morton has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton’s impending landfall in Florida. A new date for the 44th annual event is TBA.
Coming Soon
  • More details have been uncorked about The Wine Garden, the full-service wine bar coming to the former Petals Flower Shop in Dixieland. The bar will serve up global wine selections + gourmet goods, with a focus on European varieties. An opening date is TBA.
Community
  • The City of Lakeland will develop a master plan to connect septic systems to city sewers after a state mandate to study the feasibility. It will soon undergo a study of the Water Utilities Department’s coverage area and create the plan by 2029. (LkldNow)
Cause
  • John K9, New Life Veterinary Hospital, and Saddle Creek Veterinary Hospital are banding together with law enforcement to collect pet supply donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Find more ways to help those on Florida’s west coast from our friends at TBAYtoday.
Edu
  • Biology, sports management, marketing — internships in these fields and more are available this spring with the City of Lakeland. Applications are open for college students through Thursday, Oct. 31.
Ranked
  • Where working is a pleasure. Forbes released its first list of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers, and Publix Super Markets topped the Retail and Wholesale category. The grocery chain also came in at No. 22 on the full list of 200 companies.
Sports
  • Bartow’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department and Visit Central Florida Sports cut the ribbon on the Bartow Sports Complex on Friday, revealing renovations to its fields and amenities. The complex will now serve as a site for international competitions, as well as local rec leagues. (The Ledger)
Seasonal
  • Grab your pals for two Halloween events hosted by the Lakeland Police Department. Head to the PAL Complex on 2nd Street on Sunday, Oct. 20 for PAL-oween, or meet police officers and firefighters at Truck-or-Treat on Monday, Oct. 21 on Lake Mirror.
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Weather
 

🌀 Milton is on its way
A hurricane model showing the projected path of Hurricane Milton.
Milton was upgraded to a hurricane on Sunday afternoon. | Graphic via NOAA
Polk County is in the direct path of Hurricane Milton as it moves east toward Florida from the Gulf of Mexico. Although they say it’s too early to predict how intense it will be, forecasters expect it to strengthen into a major hurricane and bring heavy wind + rain before making landfall by Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Here’s what to know as you prepare for Milton:
  • A state of emergency was declared for 51 counties, including Polk.
  • Sandbag sites are open across the county today from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • The Polk County Emergency Management Division’s Citizen’s Information Line is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to answer storm-related questions at 863-298-7500.
  • Polk County Public Schools will be open today, but closed Tuesday, Oct. 8-Thursday, Oct. 10. A decision about Friday is TBA.
  • Shelters will open tomorrow — due to high winds, the county urges those in mobile homes + RVs to evacuate.
Prepare for the storm with our guide to local resources, home prep, and evacuation plans.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Connor Jacobson

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