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Here’s what Lakelanders need to know about the upcoming developments for the Downtown West area.
Find a new outfit or the perfect gift for a friend at these locally owned small businesses.
As this food hall gets closer to opening, see the latest renderings of the 14,000-sqft indoor and outdoor space coming to The Depot 303 in downtown Mulberry.
Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
We asked Catapult Lakeland President Christin Strawbridge what businesses we should keep our eyes on — from tech startups to small businesses in food, furniture, and fashion, here’s who we’re watching.
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
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They say “all that glitters is not gold,” and that’s true — some of it is silver, platinum, and of course, diamond. Keep reading for Lakeland jewelry stores to shop from for your next anniversary, birthday, or holiday.
The annual award ceremony hosted by Catapult celebrates four individuals or businesses in the Lakeland community that have made an impact — keep reading to see who won at the Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards.
Do you remember the time Publix made a huge birthday cake for an entire Lakeland neighborhood? Read on for the story.
Shaken or stirred? Either one works, as long as it’s zero-proof. Check out this list of alcohol-free cocktails — mocktails — in Swan City.
The program will allow food entrepreneurs to get the experience of running their own restaurants, while Lakelanders will get to try even more local food.
Used, antique, new, and locally-written — these are just a few types of reads that Lakeland bookstores specialize in from the north side to the south side of Swan City.
From city offices to your favorite grocery stores, here’s when you can expect closures during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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See what local entrepreneur Mary Neaf did to navigate her global company through COVID-19.
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Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Connor and Rilee are shopping this year.
Shop from these 14 local retailers for online discounts in observance of Cyber Monday.
Not sure where to shop this weekend? Let the fates decide at Saturday’s farmers market.
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Grab a coffee and curl up with adoptable cats at Kitty Cat Lounge. It’s the second business of its kind to open in Lakeland.
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
Here’s the deal — the thrift and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Swan City.
The only thing scary about these kitchens is how good they are.
With a new renewable energy field under negotiation, plans for the Central Florida Innovation District could be coming to life in Lakeland. Check out these new and proposed technology developments.
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Here are the Pub Subs that eight of Lakeland’s movers + shakers order when they hit the Publix Deli.
Search through over 40,000 sqft of vintage collectibles and antiques at one of Lakeland’s largest antique malls.
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Catapult’s Holiday Gift Boxes feature locally sourced treasures from Catapult’s entrepreneurs and alumni.
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