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Must-see Festival of Fine Arts performances
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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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Food
The Art & Wine Walk in Lakeland, FL
November 13, 2020
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Culture
Polk Museum of Art’s newest exhibit: Hindsight 2020
October 13, 2020
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City
West Lake Parker Drive’s historic art walk in Lakeland, FL
August 8, 2019
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PlanAhead: May 2019 – Bike rides, hot pepper contests + an art festival
April 29, 2019
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Culture
The 2019 Motion Picture Arts Short Film Showcase
April 11, 2019
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