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Business
Explore Central Florida’s best berries with Strawberry Season Passports
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No filter: See inside the new Unfiltered Lakeland
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A rendering of the Prospect Lake Wire mixed-use development
City
New development to break ground near Lake Wire
Atlanta-based real estate company Carter has acquired 22 acres of land on Lake Wire in West Downtown Lakeland for a new mixed-use development near the RP Funding Center.
February 9, 2023
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Wait, what’s a special use permit? Understanding development terms in Lakeland, Florida
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “Special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
January 30, 2023
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City
The 4th Annual Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards
See who came out on top at this year’s award ceremony honoring Swan City entrepreneurs.
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Coworking space COhatch is coming to downtown Lakeland
Get an inside glimpse at downtown Lakeland’s newest coworking space.
January 6, 2023
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Food
Behind the scenes of DOU Bakehouse
Meet the pastry chef behind Lakeland’s European-style bakery.
January 5, 2023
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Retail
Shipping deadlines for Christmas
Here’s how to ensure your presents will make it on time... without Santa’s help.
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New Lakeland gym for moms is coming soon
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