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🖼️ 5 free art exhibits to explore this winter
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Experience
Museums in Lakeland
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
November 11, 2024
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Staff
Culture
The stage is set: Florida Strawberry Festival’s 2025 entertainers
See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2025.
November 8, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Events
Brush up on Lakeland’s Art Crawl festival
Here’s everything you need to know about Art Crawl, Lakeland’s free outdoor art festival for the whole family.
October 31, 2024
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Staff
Culture
Celebrating 50 years of the RP Funding Center
With this local event venue reaching the 50-year mark, we’re looking back on the biggest acts to visit the RP Funding Center.
October 16, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
Virtual fun you can have at home
When stormy weather rolls in, the fun at home rolls out. Throw on your coziest digs and explore Lakeland from the comfort of your couch.
October 8, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
Discover downtown Lakeland’s public art (from your phone)
Use this new digital resource from the City of Lakeland to find murals, sculptures, and more public art downtown.
September 12, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Experience
Date night ideas for every type of Lakelander
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Swan City.
September 11, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Culture
Where does Lakeland need street art?
Think outside the canvas and tell us if Lakeland should add more street art, similar to Plant City’s Trash Can-vas Project.
August 13, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
City
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s $8 million expansion + renovation
What you need to know about the monumental project that’s set to be completed in the fall of 2024.
August 6, 2024
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Katelyn Lewis
Events
Summer bucket list: Check these off before the end of the season
As summer draws to a close, here are the events we wouldn’t miss around Lakeland.
August 1, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Seasonal
Our favorite things to bring to the park
May 17, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Apparel
15 cozy, functional apparel items on Amazon worth the buy
October 21, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Travel
6 products to make flying more comfortable (we promise)
September 13, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Our Lakeland take on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Food
Long-gone Lakeland restaurants you miss the most
November 22, 2024
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Staff
Real Estate
Lakeland’s best neighborhoods for holiday decorations
November 21, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
City
How walkable are Lakeland’s neighborhoods?
November 21, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Business
New eats on Main Street: Food truck court potentially coming to downtown Lakeland area
Learn what Lakelanders could expect in terms of the cuisine, experience, and opening timeline should the plan get approved.
November 20, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Food
Build a Thanksgiving Day meal from your favorite Lakeland eateries
Add some Lakeland flair to your Thanksgiving spread with classic dishes from these Swan City restaurants.
November 19, 2024
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David Stringer
City
See Lakeland’s top rankings on nationwide lists
It’s not such a small town anymore — check out how Lakeland’s growth is reflected in rankings from the past year.
November 19, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Business
Start seasonal shopping at these Lakeland holiday markets
Find a unique gift by local vendors, artists, and makers at these holiday-themed markets in and around Lakeland.
November 15, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Business
Lakeland restaurateurs show support for ‘The Pepper Project’
Here’s how you can help the family of restaurant owner Jeannie Weaver-Lopez.
November 15, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
Which locations around Lakeland deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Lakeland?
November 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Wellness
How germ-prone is Lakeland?
According to Soliant Health, Lakeland ranks low on its list of cities most likely to get sick, and there are precautions you can take this flu season.
November 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Business
Lakeland Economic Development Council celebrates 40 years
The LEDC has been a major driver in Lakeland’s economy since 1984 — but what is it, and how does it affect daily life?
November 13, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
City
What do you want Polk County to look like in 2050?
You can help direct Polk County’s future for the next 25 years by leaving your thoughts on the county’s Comprehensive Plan.
November 11, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Food
Preorder your prized pies ahead of Thanksgiving
Whether you’re an annual customer or looking for the first time, check out these pies you can bring to Thanksgiving made fresh by Lakeland bakers.
November 11, 2024
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Rilee Delgado