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The Ledger Media Group Man Xpo 2017 at The Lakeland Center Source: 2017 Man xpo

Sat. May 7th – Cinco de Mayo 2017 Bikini Contest | TBA Bikini Models at Winners Circle Date: SATURDAY May 7th | 7pm – 10pm Location: Winners Circle Sports Bar and Grill – 4215 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL 33813 Party starts at 3pm, Meet n Greet at 5pm, Contest at 7pm **Domestic $1.75 Pints / $6.50 Pitchers / $2.00 Bottles / $2.50 wells /$0.69 wings ** Huge thanks to the sponsors: Reichert’s School of Security, Mild 2 Wild Custom Accessories, Primecutpro, B and L Tires, Electric Media Group, JAM Photography & Videography, 863area.com, & Central Florida Entertainment Become a sponsor, contact us today! [email protected] Contestant Information: Sign Up Here CALLING ALL LADIES!! $1000 on the line, paying TOP 4 NO BOOTY SHAKE, Judged by a Panel (not crowd cheer) Contestant Check In Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Photos: 5:00-6:15pm Group Photo: 6:30pm Contest: 7:00-9:30pm Round 1 = Sundress Round, all ladies ...

Thurs. April 13th, 2017 – Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally Join us for the April Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally in Munn Park on April 13th from 6-9pm! This event is family and dog friendly (dogs must be leashed, and play well with others!) The following food trucks will be in attendance: The Bacon Boss Food Truck Boom Boom Box The Chicks’ Coop Craving Donuts Empanada Mama Fritan’Go Food Truck I WANNA WOK Jimmys Famous Seafood Express Just Smokin BBQ Kebablicious Lizziecakes, LLC Mac Shack Magic4urpalate Manolitos Cuban Shop Mortar & Pestle Mr. C’s Grilled Cheese Nico’s Arepas Grill Open Fire Grilled Brazilian Pineapple Shack The Rolling Gourmet Sawadee Thai Food Tallulah’s Table by the Sea The Twisted Indian As always, also like to extend a HUGE thank you to our sponsors for this event: Downtown Lakeland,Broadway Real Estate Services, Lakeland Regal Automotive Group and BioLife Plasma Services- Lakeland Florida ...

Gallagher is coming to Winners Circle Sports Bar and Grill March 31 and April 1st, 2017! GA Tickets are $30.00 VIP is $50.00 for 1st or 2nd row seating and includes: Meet & Greet, Photo with Gallagher, & a tower of beer! *VIP tickets will be sold in a minimum quantity of four. ** Tickets on sale at the venue OR through www.VirtualGuestList.net ** ================================ About Gallagher After college, Gallagher began working as comic/musician Jim Stafford’s road manager. Stafford and Gallagher traveled to California in 1969, during which time Gallagher decided to perform himself. He began honing his own comedy act while frequenting both The Comedy Store and The Ice House. He was repeatedly denied appearance on The Tonight Show in the 1970s and 1980s, as Johnny Carson disliked prop comedy. However, he was liked by some of the program’s staff, and Gallagher eventually performed several times on the show when ...

April 4th – 9th: Sun N Fun Fly-in 2017 In 1974, SUN ‘n FUN was created by a small group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts. The annual event, held in April, has grown into the second largest event of its kind in the world and is Florida’s largest annual convention! The six-day event on 2,200 acres has been recorded to have a $64,000,000 direct and indirect economic impact on the I-4 corridor in Central Florida as media from around the world cover the event that offers, jet teams, aerospace related exhibits; educational forums, aircraft static displays, professional gatherings of aviation and economic development groups; daily and evening airshows that include adrenaline pumping aerobatics, a veterans plaza and women in aviation arenas. Light Sport aircraft fly above parking areas and many performers are seen on the grounds with vendors and students. Youth activities that include a new young pilot campground; International visitors ...

Sat. April 8th at 7am – Sun n Fun Hot Air Balloon Launch One of the oldest and most beautiful forms of flight was first “test-piloted” by a sheep, a duck and a rooster! In 1783 the Montgolfier brothers loaded this menagerie aboard an airship and launched it up, up and away! Later that year they themselves took to the skies in a hot air balloon made of paper and silk. Modern hot-air balloons are showcased early Saturday morning with a spectacular airship launch. Pilots participating in this launch are part of a unique group of seasoned air-show veterans from around the world. Hot air balloon pilots carry an FAA issued pilot’s license in the “Lighter than Air” Category. In addition to passing the traditional written tests, a pilot is specially trained in balloon mechanics, safety, procedures, and the unique flight characteristics of balloons. Rated as either Private or Commercial, pilot competence can ...