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Exterior shot of Crispers in downtown Lakeland
Food
Long-gone Lakeland restaurants you miss the most
LALtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.
November 22, 2024
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A white swan stands by a lake with the city skyline in the background
City
Swan saga: How Lakeland takes care of its swans
Learn what the City of Lakeland does to keep our royal flock healthy and safe, plus what you can do to help the swans thrive.
November 1, 2024
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Staff
An artist paints an abstract design on a large canvas at Art Crawl. The artist wears a bandana, glasses, and lanyard.
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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City
Voting in Lakeland on Election Day
Learn all about casting your vote in the upcoming elections, including voting locations and candidates.
October 15, 2024
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Staff
A map showing a spaghetti model of Hurricane Milton's projected path over Florida.
City
A closer look at Hurricane Milton’s category and spaghetti model
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Oct. 9 — here’s what you should know.
October 8, 2024
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Staff
Lightning in dark cloudy sky over trees and streetlights on a rainy day in Lakeland, FL
City
Last minute tips to make sure you’re hurricane ready
Don’t forget these steps on your hurricane prep checklist.
October 7, 2024
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Lakeland City Hall sign in grass and flowers in front of building
City
What’s in Lakeland’s 2025 fiscal year budget?
The City of Lakeland has finalized its budget for the upcoming fiscal year — let’s take a look at the $731.3 million bottom line.
September 20, 2024
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New to Lakeland
Unwritten rules of Lakeland
Tell us you’re from Lakeland without telling us you’re from Lakeland.
September 17, 2024
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Staff
An aerial view of downtown Lakeland's streets at night
New to Lakeland
Public transportation + walkability in Lakeland
Whether you’re looking to shop, dine, or just enjoy Swan City without a car, we’re talking about our local public transportation + walkability.
August 19, 2024
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