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The Brack Shack Restaurant

The Brack Shack Restaurant

BBQ restaurant located in Auburndale, FL serving up unique BBQ creations like pulled pork eggrolls.

Address: 231 E Lake Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823

Phone: (863) 875-8540

Low and Slow Smokehouse

Tray of BBQ meat from Low and Slow Smokehouse.

Low and Slow Smokehouse is a North Carolina style BBQ restaurant serving locally sourced meats.

Address: 1853 E. Memorial Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 210-5432

Lakeland@lowandslow.us

Staybridge Suites Winter Haven – Auburndale

Suite at Staybridge Suites WH

The Staybridge Suites Winter Haven - Auburndale is downtown Winter Haven's only hotel. This property…

Address: 305 5th St NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: (863) 229-5145

Winterhavengm@mphhotels.com

The Florida Room of Winter Haven

People shopping at the Florida Room in Winter Haven, FL

The Florida Room offers a unique shopping experience for all of your home and gift…

Address: 333 Ave C SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: (863) 326-3573

Information@thefloridaroomwh.com

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando South Davenport

double queen suite at home2 suites orlando davenport

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando South Davenport is a pet friendly, all-suite extended stay hotel.…

Address: 164 Thrive Rd.
Davenport, FL 33896

Phone: (689) 215-4300

MCOPO_DS@Hilton.com

Got Desserts

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Got Desserts is a dessert shop, food truck, and catering company located in Bartow, Florida…

Address: 190 S Wilson Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 853-9999

Obscure Wine Company

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Obscure Wine Company is one of Winter Haven's premier wine bars. Located right in downtown,…

Address: 276 W Central Ave.
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: (863) 268-6555

Adams Estate Cottages

Exterior image of Adams Estate cottages on Lake Alfred

Luxury vacation rental properties located in Lake Alfred. Perfect for weddings, corporate retreats, or family…

Location: Lake Alfred

Phone: (863) 450-0220

lodging@adamsestate.com

Smith’s American Tavern

Golf simulator at the Back Nine in lakeland

Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland is a restaurant that serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.…

Address: 124 S Tennessee Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 510-5723

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