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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
Business
How Red Lobster got its start in Lakeland
As the seafood chain announces plans to close restaurants nationwide, take a look back at how Red Lobster first started in Lakeland, FL.
May 13, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Business
Lakeland’s ‘prototype’ Publix: What’s coming to Lake Miriam Square
See what’s planned for Publix’s newly rebuilt store that could give us a glimpse into the future of grocery shopping.
May 12, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Pass the mic: 3 questions with Lakeland’s small business owners
We’re rounding out a week of small business features by asking owners what it’s like to live + work in Lakeland.
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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Try this: 12 unique Lakeland small businesses worth experiencing
While we love our Lakeland small biz staples, think outside the box and check out these 12 small bizzes that are carving their own path.
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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Lakeland small service businesses to cover every part of life
These 25+ businesses are at your service with everything from beauty to events to professional development.
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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5 Lakeland small bizzes you can support from your couch
Who says you have to leave home to support Lakeland’s small businesses?
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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Small business, big flavor: Try 12 local restaurant owners’ recommendations
Here’s how owners say you can support local restaurants, cafes, and food trucks during Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has arrived in Lakeland
Join us at LALtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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The Buy
Business
IFF’s Citrus Innovation Center now open at Florida Polytechnic University
Find out what’s inside this high-tech facility that’s bringing Lakeland’s years of experience with citrus to the forefront of the flavor + fragrance industry.
April 10, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
The Buy
The Buy
Skip roaming charges on your next trip with this $25 deal
October 21, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Why rent cloud space when you can own it for life?
October 21, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Pay just $15 for a year of Sam’s Club — just in time for the holiday hustle
October 21, 2025
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Staff
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Business
Find your inner florist at Bloom Shakalaka’s flower arranging workshops
October 29, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Travel and Outdoors
Take a quick trip to these cities near Lakeland
October 27, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Small Business
LALtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
October 24, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
Culture
Look out for these creepy Florida cryptids in Lakeland
October 23, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Events
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail returns to Plant City
Halloween lovers and scaredy-cats alike will find something to enjoy at this popular Plant City attraction.
September 25, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Business
Baseline pickleball + dining concept coming to Lakeland’s East Main District
Hit the courts and grab a bite at this development, helmed by local entrepreneurs and pickleball fanatics.
September 22, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
City
By the numbers: Lakeland’s 2026 fiscal year budget
The City of Lakeland has finalized its 2026 budget before the next fiscal year begins — let’s take a look at the $815 million bottom line.
September 22, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
What we “unfortunately do love” in Lakeland
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
September 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Food
Where to find all things pumpkin spice in Lakeland
From coffee to baked goods to cocktails, there’s a pumpkin spice or fall-flavored treat for everyone in Lakeland to enjoy this fall.
September 16, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Lakeland’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LAL, cities across the world await.
September 16, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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.
September 16, 2025
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Cat George
City
3 interesting facts from the Polk County Community Health Assessment
Polk Vision published the assessment in June 2025 after 18 months of data collection.
September 15, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Food
Dine on history at Lakeland’s oldest restaurants
Take a bite of Lakeland’s past at these restaurants that have stood the test of time.
September 15, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Tourism and Hospitality
Celebrate your birthday with Lakeland deals and freebies
It’s your party and you’ll enjoy these deals if you want to.
September 12, 2025
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Connor Jacobson