Katelyn Lewis

Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog cover reading "Honor Bilt Modern Homes"

Real Estate

Do you own a Sears Modern Home in Lakeland?

Your home could have been built by a Lakelander of the past — and ordered from a catalog.

July 28, 2025

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Katelyn Lewis

New to Lakeland

Where to park in downtown Lakeland

We’re breaking down all you need to know about parking — from parallel spots, garages, lots, and accessible options.

March 21, 2025

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Katelyn Lewis

Four white pelicans sit on a low brick wall on a lake

City

What’s the deal with the white pelicans?

Lakeland’s iconic bird mascot gets an annual visitor in the form of Canadian pelicans.

February 7, 2025

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Katelyn Lewis

A construction site at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art.

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

Food

The Cuban sandwich’s connection to Florida and where to get one in Lakeland

This classic Florida menu item was created just down the road in Ybor City — since then, it’s become a favorite for Lakelanders on lunch.

August 1, 2024

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Katelyn Lewis

A flag commemorating Juneteenth flies in the wind.

Events

Commemorating Juneteenth around Lakeland

Commemorate the end of slavery in the US with these five events happening around Lakeland.

June 13, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

History

Defunct theme parks around Central Florida

We’re reminiscing on some literal blasts from the past — from live shows to roller coasters and other attractions.

June 11, 2024

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Katelyn Lewis

Exterior shot of the Terrace Hotel's gray building with white windows, circular accents, and decorative "Terrace Hotel" sign.

Real Estate

The Terrace: Lakeland’s oldest, most luxurious hotel

This historic building has been a staple of Swan City’s skyline for nearly a century.

April 10, 2024

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Katelyn Lewis

New to Lakeland

A guide to Lakeland’s streets + the history behind them

Learn about the historic places and faces that influenced the streets you drive every day here in Lakeland, FL.

March 19, 2024

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Katelyn Lewis