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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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City
Lakeland City Commission adopts Downtown West Action Plan
Here’s what Lakelanders need to know about the upcoming developments for the Downtown West area.
April 16, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Retail
Celebrate Earth Day with local makers
April 15, 2024
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We’re already writing about Lakeland — why not you, too?
April 12, 2024
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Business
Camp Fire Sunshine: Igniting the spark within Lakeland’s youth
This United Way partner agency has been shaping Lakeland’s youth through engaging programming + community service for more than a century.
April 8, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Business
Grab a cup from Morning Grind, Florida Southern College’s student-run coffee cart
See how students are learning about entrepreneurship with this experiential learning lab.
April 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
It’s all in the family at Funnel Feasts
Dominik Rahmani is following in his parents’ footsteps to bring delicious food truck bites to Lakeland. Learn more about what inspired him to open Funnel Feasts.
April 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Lakeland’s oldest businesses
From apparel to food, Swan City has multiple family-owned businesses that have been around for half a century — or more.
April 4, 2024
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Kaylee Holland
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6 (huge) ways Publix impacts our community
See the organizations, programs, and causes Publix supports to create big change in Lakeland and beyond.
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City
Avelo announces first route from Lakeland Linder International Airport
The announcement Lakelanders have been waiting for has finally come.
March 27, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Vote in LALtoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee shop in Lakeland? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 26, 2024
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Food
Trending treats: Where to try Dubai chocolate in Lakeland
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