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Posters showing illustrations of Avelo's new destinations sit on easels.
Travel and Outdoors
See Avelo Airlines’ 7 new destinations from Lakeland coming this fall
You can soon hop a flight from LAL to major cities in the south, New England, and even abroad.
July 24, 2024 02:04 PM
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Connor Jacobson
A black and white image of the inside of a mall featuring a store with the words "Jean Nicole" in cursive above the store's entrance. Four people walk in different directions on the right side of the hallway. A set of plants is in the center of the hallway outside of the store.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lakeland’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An exterior view of Mitchell's Coffee Shop in Lakeland, FL
Business
The 25-year history of Lakeland’s oldest coffee shop
Mitchell’s Coffee Shop has been serving up coffee and gourmet food since 1998. See what inspired the coffee shop’s founder to open the first shop of its kind in Lakeland 25 years ago.
July 24, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
The interior of Black Swan tattoo shop is shown, featuring a reception desk, couches, and a gallery of art on the walls.
Culture
Get inked at these Lakeland tattoo shops
No matter what style of tattoo you prefer, check out one of these Swan City artists next time you’re looking to add some new ink.
July 15, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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A rough drawing of a cat teaching a child to work on a small robot.
Sponsored
⚙️ Dive into robotics with this new all-ages STEM boot camp
The recently launched Robotic Academy wants to help Lakelanders understand the core principles of programming + kinematics.
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Business
The Polk Theatre’s star-studded history
We’re traveling back to the Golden Age to learn about Lakeland’s oldest indoor movie theater, and how it continues to be a place “where historic is cutting edge.”
July 9, 2024
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Amelia Herring
City
Here’s what you can shop for during Florida’s tax holidays
From household supplies to park passes, grills, and more.
July 1, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
Images of two businesses are shown side by side. On the left, an exterior shot of Lakeland Public Library, and on the right, a shot of the sign for BookaReaderville. They are separated by a green divider line.
Business
Old + new in Lakeland: 10 options for 5 types of businesses
Explore some of Swan City’s oldest establishments alongside new additions to the business + restaurant scene.
July 1, 2024
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Amelia Herring
Adults hold children on coffee shop couches as one plays a sound bowl.
Business
Get the tykes taken care of at these Lakeland preschools
Finding childcare is no easy feat — let this guide serve as a place to start.
June 27, 2024
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Amelia Herring
Guy Fieri raises a glass at his restaurant in Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Food
Answered: Where you’d film a Lakeland episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”
Swan City isn’t yet a part of the Triple D Nation — so we cast our own episode using your recommendations. If you’re reading this Food Network, you’re welcome.
June 27, 2024
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Amelia Herring
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