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The front of a newly opened Publix, decorated with green and white balloon columns and silver "WELCOME" balloons for its grand opening.
Business
Lake Miriam Square Publix is now open
The rebuilt store includes 55,701 sqft of space for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Scroll through photos from opening day.
November 13, 2025 02:39 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Fido feeling ruff? Get same-day appointments at New Life Veterinary Hospital
New Life Veterinary Hospital is here for those days when you can’t afford to wait.
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Try This: Check out Lakeside Village’s three newest businesses
We visited Lakeside Village’s newest tenants — and are sharing what we loved most.
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Up to 80% off and free shipping? That’s our way to shop
We picked out our favorite on-sale furniture and decor (but the sale ends tonight).
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Real Estate
A look at Lakeland’s spring real estate market
Get the scoop on what’s happening in Lakeland’s real estate scene — from average home prices to overall market conditions.
May 2, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
An exterior view of small businesses on North Kentucky Avenue, including Scout & Tag, with seating and plants outside.
Business
Lakeland’s favorite small businesses, as chosen by Lakelanders
You told us which Swan City small businesses you love and we’ve put them all in one place — from restaurants to retail to home services and beyond.
May 1, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Lakeland
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A vet wearing a mask and gloves stands inspecting a dog's mouth.
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Fido feeling ruff? Get same-day appointments at New Life Veterinary Hospital
New Life Veterinary Hospital is here for those days when you can’t afford to wait.
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Food
Serving up a slice of history with Strollo’s, Lakeland’s first pizzeria
Learn the back story of Strollo’s, a restaurant that first introduced Italian cuisine to Lakeland in the 1940s.
April 23, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Business
LoveBird’s owner is planning another Lakeland restaurant
Restaurateur Jeremy Brumley says he’s in early stages of planning a new concept at the former site of Unfiltered Lakeland.
April 19, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Pro tips for riding an Amtrak train from Lakeland
Get our best tips to navigating the Amtrak station, finding routes, and buying tickets.
May 13, 2025
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The exterior of the Lakeland Fishing Outfitters Tackle Shop which was the original location of Red Lobster, viewed from the parking lot.
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How Red Lobster got its start in Lakeland
As the seafood chain announces plans to close restaurants nationwide, take a look back at how Red Lobster first started in Lakeland, FL.
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New Publix store under construction at Lake Miriam Square, with wood framing, concrete walls, parked vehicles, and equipment.
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Lakeland’s ‘prototype’ Publix: What’s coming to Lake Miriam Square
See what’s planned for Publix’s newly rebuilt store that could give us a glimpse into the future of grocery shopping.
May 12, 2025
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15+ upcoming concerts headed to Lakeland
AC/DC tribute? Check. Marshall Tucker Band? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
May 12, 2025
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Get a taste of the sea at these Lakeland area restaurants
Whether you’re making dinner plans and craving lobster rolls or looking for your local fish market, check out this list of seafood eateries and distributors in and around Lakeland.
May 9, 2025
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Pass the mic: 3 questions with Lakeland’s small business owners
We’re rounding out a week of small business features by asking owners what it’s like to live + work in Lakeland.
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Try this: 12 unique Lakeland small businesses worth experiencing
While we love our Lakeland small biz staples, think outside the box and check out these 12 small bizzes that are carving their own path.
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Events
Headed to Mayfaire by-the-Lake? Save these pro tips.
From where to park to must-do activities, here are the top things you need to know if you’re planning to attend the Mayfaire by-the-Lake art festival.
May 7, 2025
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Lakeland small service businesses to cover every part of life
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Events
A Mother’s Day event for every type of mom in Lakeland
No matter what type of moms we have, they deserve to be celebrated this Mother’s Day. Check out these nine events and deals around Lakeland just for mother figures.
May 6, 2025
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