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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lakeland
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 03:03 PM
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Staff
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Business
What’s next for the RP Funding Center?
With news of the Lakeland Magic, Florida Tropics, and the RP Funding Center’s executive director leaving, we’re putting you in the director’s seat.
May 17, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
Slideshow of photographs and paintings by Imogen Cunningham and Steven Kenny
Sponsored
👀 Inside two new exhibitions coming to the Polk Museum of Art this spring + summer
Lakelanders can see the stunning works of Imogen Cunningham now through July 15 and Steven Kenny now through August 6.
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Mayfaire by-the-Lake is back
The free, two-day festival is a staple of the Florida art scene and has ranked among Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “200 Best Art Shows” for ten years running.
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Culture
Lakeland is in its Eras era
We’ve matched some of Taylor Swift’s lyrics to our favorite local sites and stories.
April 11, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Arts
Asked: Where would you put Lakeland’s next mural?
Where do you think an artist should pull out a paintbrush next?
April 3, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Arts
Holiday performances in Lakeland, FL
A guide to holiday concerts, shows, ballets, and performances around Lakeland, Florida.
November 22, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Get to know the Polk Arts + Cultural Alliance
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An aerial view of the South Lake Morton neighborhood, featuring a large lake surrounded by a street, homes, and a church
Real Estate
Neighborhood Guide: South Lake Morton
From a swan-filled lake to mid-century modern architecture, see why South Lake Morton was named one of Lakeland’s top neighborhoods.
September 2, 2022
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Victoria Bardega
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Food
The Art & Wine Walk in Lakeland, FL
November 13, 2020
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Katelyn Lewis
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Culture
Polk Museum of Art’s newest exhibit: Hindsight 2020
October 13, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Sports
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Summer 2025 weather forecast for Lakeland
Prepare for summer weather in Swan City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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Curved black benches surround a memorial with a rose inlaid on stone, honoring law enforcement at Veteran's Memorial Park.
City
Explore Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland
Find a quiet place for reflection at Veterans Memorial Park, a serene green space near downtown Lakeland on the shores of Lake Beulah.
May 22, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
A stack of books is shown on a table in Lakeland Public Library with windows looking out at Lake Morton.
Culture
Ready, set, read — kick off summer with these reading programs
Who says summer reading is only for the kids? Check out these opportunities for every age around Lakeland.
May 21, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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City
Test your Swan City history smarts with this quiz
Take the interactive quiz to see how much you remember about Lakeland’s geography, and learn about three of our favorite transformations from over the years.
May 20, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Ride the Lake-to-Lake Bikeway across Lakeland
See Lakeland from a new perspective — on two wheels.
May 20, 2025
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Real Estate
Put your own spin on these Lakeland fixer-upper homes
Grab your tool belt — these five homes are primed and ready for you to unleash your creativity and put your vision into action.
May 19, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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Food
Enjoy dinner and a show around Lakeland this week
Let us plan your nightly entertainment with movies, live music, and stage shows, plus the perfect places to grab a bite.
May 16, 2025
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