Katelyn Lewis

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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
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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
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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 13, 2024
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Katelyn Lewis
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Food
Where you can find buzz-free beverages, or mocktails, in Lakeland
Shaken or stirred? Either one works, as long as it’s zero-proof. Check out this list of alcohol-free cocktails — mocktails — in Swan City.
January 10, 2024
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City
What’s the deal with the white pelicans?
Lakeland’s iconic bird mascot gets an annual visitor in the form of Canadian pelicans.
November 30, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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History
The haunting of I-4 — America’s most haunted highway
Did you know that not only is I-4 known for accidents and bumper-to-bumper hold-ups, but it’s also home to a myriad of graves? Keep reading to learn about America’s most haunted highway.
October 11, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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Travel and Outdoors
“An energy vortex": Visit Cassadaga, the psychic capital of the world
Created in 1875, Cassadaga, FL finds its roots in spiritualism. Learn more about this haunting community just 90 minutes from Lakeland.
October 4, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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History
The Cuban sandwich’s connection to Florida + 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 23, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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City
Polk Museum of Art’s $8 million expansion + renovation
The museum has broken ground on the project, slated to be complete in 2024.
May 8, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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