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Where to make spring cleaning donations in Lakeland

If you’re feeling eager to clean out those closets, garages, and storage sheds, consider donating your gently used items to these community organizations making a difference in our city.

March 19, 2026 01:35 PM

Connor Jacobson

City

Businesses new to Lakeland, Florida in 2021

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Food

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We’ve got you covered when it comes to Girl Scout cookie season — scout’s honor.

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Culture

These bracket winners are the best of Lakeland

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Culture

Should Lakeland be the pioneer of “hanging coffee” in Polk County?

The tradition began as far back as 100 years ago in Naples, Italy — now we want to know where you’d like to see it incorporated in Lakeland.

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Carol Jenkins Barnett poses with kindergartners for United Way of Central Florida's ReadingPals program.

Culture

12 Lakeland women who made and are making history

From aviatrixes to commissioners to non-profit leaders, read how these women are leading the way in Swan City.

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Fabric Warehouse's sign next to a painted swan statue holding a swath of fabric

Business

Create something amazing with these Lakeland-area craft stores

Go on, get crafty — these locally owned shops are here to help with supplies + materials.

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Culture

See Lakeland on screen at WEDU PBS’ “Greater Lakeland” premiere

Swan City will join the walk of fame for a night as all five “Greater Lakeland” episodes are screened at the Silver Moon Drive-In.

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Nashville's skyline with Bridgestone Arena, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, and the AT&T building (known locally as the Batman Building) all in view.

Travel and Outdoors

A Lakelander’s travel guide to Nashville, TN

Find out what to do and where to stay in one of the next destinations Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.

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Business

More new bizzes on the way for Lakeside Village

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An exterior photo of Lakeland Linder International Airport with three flags and palm trees blowing in the wind.

City

Parking upgrades approved for Lakeland International Airport

City officials gave the greenlight to several new parking lot changes. The biggest? Parking will soon no longer be free.

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Vendor tents line a downtown street filled with pedestrians at First Friday.

Events

Celebrate Mardi Gras with these Lakeland events

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