Florida Writer Tim Dorsey Speaks at Library

Published: Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2:34 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2:34 a.m.

Author Tim Dorsey will speak and sign books today at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. The Tampa author will read selections from his latest book, "Pineapple Grenade." He will also talk about writing, his career, and the role of Florida's history, nature and geography in his work. The event begins at 1 p.m., and is free.

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LES DUDEK PERFORMS?at Ybor Cigar and Spirits in Lakeland in 2003. Dudek will be in concert at The Music Ranch this weekend. Opening act is The Music Ranch Band.

LEDGER PHOTO (2003)

TODAY

FAMILY FITNESS AND FUN AT THE FOUNTAIN

is a free event taking place at the downtown fountain in Central Park, Winter Haven. Professional wellness instructors from the YMCA will lead fitness exercises for all levels from 9 to 11 a.m.

A FREE FAMILY FUN WORKSHOP

will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland. The theme is "Create Your Own Invisible Elephant."

"BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD"

screens at the Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday. For once, believe the hype. Since taking Sundance and Cannes by storm, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" had been a cause c?l?bre in film circles, one of those films lionized by filmmakers and critics but next to no one has actually seen. The film sprang out of nowhere, with a 6-year-old lead actress and a novice leading man who was hired from behind the counter of a New Orleans bakery. Rated PG-13; for thematic material including child imperilment, some disturbing images, language and brief sensuality. Reviewed by Colin Covert of The Star Tribune (Minneapolis). Admission is $7 adults, $5 students/seniors.

A SPORTSCARD SHOW

presented by Wally's World of Sportscards and Memorabilia will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Quality Inn, 4645 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland. Free admission.

DISNEY ON ICE "ROCKIN' EVER AFTER"

is performed at the Arena, The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St. Show times are 3:30, 7:30 p.m., with admission $15 to $38; at the box office.

LES DUDEK

can be heard in concert at The Music Ranch, 1920 Banana Road, Lakeland. Opening act is The Music Ranch Band. Music begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $20; call 863-815-2293.

THE LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS

take on Tampa in a 6 p.m. game at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. Admission is $7 box seats, $6 reserved; age 55 and older and children 14 and younger get $1 off.

SUNDAY

THE LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS

also have a Sunday game against Tampa, this one at 11 a.m. Tickets are $6 box seats, $5 reserved; age 55 and older and children 14 and younger get $1 off.

Source: http://www.theledger.com/article/20120831/news/120839892

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