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Victoria Bardega

City Editor
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Here’s your guide to all things cigar rolling in the Tampa Bay area.
Frontier Airlines proudly introduced a new aircraft at TIA.
Here’s what you need to know about Hillsborough County’s latest initiative.
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of the Tampa Bay area.
See this dino-mite live experience featuring 70 realistic dinosaurs.
Where to attend services for Yom Kippur.
Hurricane Ian is approaching. Here’s our roundup of Hillsborough and Pinellas county updates, and tip on how to prepare for the storm.
Explore the history behind the world’s oldest shuffleboard club.
We break down what to do, where to eat, and more in this buzzy Tampa neighborhood.
Hispanic influences can be found all over Tampa from the homes and city buildings we pass each day, to our favorite local restaurants.
Check out some of our favorite camera-ready locales for every Instagrammer in Lakeland. Plus, see which local landmarks made the list.
A guide to must see attractions, restaurants, and shows for out of town guests in Lakeland, FL.
Here’s how Lakeland is nationally ranked in 13 important categories, including safety, home value, and places to start a business.
This city boasts top-ranked medical providers and specialty services. Our comprehensive guide will help you find the care you need — whether you’re new to town or just looking around.
We’ve compiled a list of 9 local creatives whose work add vibrancy and light to the city.
Actors from Broadway and Hollywood have called Lakeland home, along with singers, MLB pitchers, football stars and even a fashion magazine cover girl.
We’re recapping some major developments that broke ground or finished up in 2022.
It’s easy to go beyond dinner and movie in Lakeland. Check out these date ideas and impress that special someone with your creativity.
Explore the leading economic drivers in Lakeland, from exciting, new technology to top leaders in growing and distributing delicious eats.
Weak or strong? Learn what type of mayor Lakeland has and why it matters.
Lakeland has experienced abundant growth and development over the past several years. Check out the city’s 15 largest employers, and learn a thing or two about each of them.
From a swan-filled lake to mid-century modern architecture, see why South Lake Morton was named the #7 best neighborhood. If you haven’t explored, it might be time to rediscover why so many people love to call it home.
Dive into the census data on four historic districts in Lakeland.
See where to shop this holiday season for your gifts.
We narrowed down the list to 17 restaurants that encompass history, serve those classic dishes (like ‘za + okra), and have that strong, local pull.