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If you’re feeling eager to clean out those closets, garages, and storage sheds, consider donating your gently used items to these community organizations making a difference in our city.
Based on research out of Polk State College, Polk County could be the perfect spot for the fan-favorite gas station franchise — but do our readers agree?
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We’re tackling the age-old question of whether the youngest roadsters in the family should start on their own policy.
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You can soon hop a flight from LAL to major cities in the south, New England, and even abroad.
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lakeland’s past — plus hope for the future.
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.
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.
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Enjoy the lowest prices of the season on thousands of items like patio furniture, grills, and more during this limited-time summer sale.
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The recently launched Robotic Academy wants to help Lakelanders understand the core principles of programming + kinematics.
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.”
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The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
Check out a book, then check out these unique library features that cardholders can enjoy.
These events bring together your favorite vendors on the same day each month in nearby downtown areas and historic districts.
Just like each dog breed has its own personality, each community in Lakeland shines with unique characteristics. Which breed sounds most like you?
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.