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Protect your home (+ save money) with this HVAC program
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From hobby to passion: How a local bakery got its start
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Find your next favorite spot in Lakeland with our community maps
We’re on a mission to map out Lakeland’s top destinations for foodies, art lovers, and pet parents. Learn how you can help.
August 24, 2023
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Lakeland reacts to Aldi’s purchase of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets
Could more Aldi stores be coming to Lakeland? We asked our readers what they think of Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations changing to Aldi grocery stores.
August 21, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
Lakeland entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses pitch their big ideas at Catapult’s Launch Pitch Night.
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Ready for Shark Tank? Apply for Catapult’s Launch Pitch Night 2023.
The semi-annual program gives startups and small businesses the chance to apply to pitch their biz ideas for up to $10,000 in funding.
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Experience
Tee it up at these Lakeland golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 13 golf courses in Lakeland are sure to make for a good round.
August 15, 2023
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From scratch: How this Lakelander turned her baking dreams into reality
Get to know Meghin Magliano, a Lakeland entrepreneur who got her start at Catapult.
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Business Beat: How this local family business got the tire rolling
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Celebrate yourself with a stop at one of Lakeland’s wellness spots
We put together a list of local wellness spots that incorporate health + wellness into their practices and products. Now sit back, relax, and find your next go-to Lakeland establishment before booking yourself a well-deserved spa day.
August 1, 2023
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How to ELEVATE your business potential
Collaboration + teamwork are at the core of ELEVATE — a local think-space designed to foster creativity and innovation in the transportation industry.
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Business
Beyond the market: Supporting local small businesses online and in-person
Don’t wait until fall to show your favorite small business some love. Here’s how you can support them in person and online.
July 26, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Swansation: The story of Lakeland’s swan statues
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City Editor Amelia’s 12 favorite things in Lakeland
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Travel and Outdoors
Trumpet trees are blooming again in Lakeland
Learn where these brightly colored trumpet trees come from, when they blossom, and how to take care of one in your own backyard.
February 17, 2025
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Look inside Lakeland’s highest-priced homes
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February 14, 2025
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Where to meet someone new in Lakeland
Whether you’re seeking a whirlwind romance or a fresh friendship, our readers share where they would go to meet someone new in Swan City.
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Food
Answered: What coffee blend would Lakeland be?
Brew a cup and read up on your caffeine concepts for a coffee blend that represents Swan City.
February 13, 2025
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Lakeland ranks No. 83 in traffic congestion for 2024
The Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard for 2024 analyzed and compared travel behavior across 900+ cities worldwide to determine the rankings.
February 12, 2025
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