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Articles from the January 5, 2020 edition


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  • Art Center's Blair Updike Painting Exhibit Opens Feb. 13

    Updated Feb 10, 2020

    The works of local artist Blair Updike will be featured at the Lake Wales Arts Center, starting with an opening reception from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. The reception, which will include food and an open bar, is free to the public. Updike's paintings will be available for sale throughout the duration of the exhibit and may be picked up after it concludes around the end of March According to the Arts Council website, "Blair Updike embodies contrasts. Her portraits portray...

  • Lake Ashton Casino Night Feb. 29 to Benefit Schools

    Updated Feb 10, 2020

    The Lake Ashton Community Benefit Association will hold its 16th Annual Casino Night and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 29. Through sponsorships and the annual event the association has raised more than $415,000 to support schools in Lake Wales and Winter Haven. The event, which is open to the public, runs from 7-10 p.m. in the Lake Ashton Clubhouse Ballroom, 4141 Ashton Club Drive in Lake Wales. For a $25 ticket, participants receive $5,000 in play money to gamble with,...