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Wanna play a game? Test your knowledge of how well you know Lakeland locations by the address alone.
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We’re breaking down all you need to know about parking — from parallel spots, garages, lots, and accessible options.
If you live in Lakeland, find out who your city commissioners are and how you can engage with local civics.
From what classifies a building as historic to where you can find them around Swan City, we’ve got the answer to your most pressing real estate questions.
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Shop local to support people in need worldwide at St. John’s Thrift Store, a nonprofit secondhand shop in Winter Haven.
Catch up on the progress of Lakeland’s transportation projects, from airport updates to possible future railways and road improvements.
If reading is your activity of choice, try one of these Swan City spots the next time you crack open your favorite novel.
We’ve all wondered about the names behind some of our local parks and places of interest. Pull back the curtain on the history behind their monikers.
Get ready to “Gather, Eat, Chill” at Bowen Yard in downtown Winter Haven.
Get answers to these frequently asked questions about affordable housing options and qualifications in Lakeland.
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The longest-standing private club in Lakeland celebrates its centennial year in 2024.
Create the city you want to live in by applying to serve in these volunteer roles.
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The list of best-performing cities considers the economy, resiliency, and growth of 400+ cities. See where Lakeland ranked.
See how Lakeland’s running trails and local support earned made it a Runner Friendly Community for the next five years.
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The rescue group needs volunteers, donors, fosters, and adoptive pet-parents to help in their mission of ending breed stigma and finding every dog a loving home.
As admission deadlines loom, don’t miss out on applying to one of Lakeland’s local colleges.
We’ve got the ultimate list of Lakeland events you don’t want to miss out on each year. Mark your calendar for these community celebrations.
It’s been a year since the City of Lakeland unveiled plans for a Munn Park revitalization project, but that’s not all we’re watching. From dining to family activities, here are a few things that could change in downtown Lakeland.
Dive into the history behind the Lakeland Country Club and learn how you can become a future member.
The 16,650-sqft building previously home to a Ford dealership and antique store just hit the market — keep reading to learn more about the historic property and tell us what you’d like to see occupy it next.
The resurfacing will impact five Lakeland streets — read on to learn about when and where to expect possible delays during your commute.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these local events.
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our LALtoday Picture of the Year contest.
We’ve brought you Lakeland’s top stories all year long, but which articles were you most interested in? See what took the top spot in categories like development, food + drink, real estate, and more.
From city offices to your favorite grocery stores, here’s when you can expect closures during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
The airport will ink a deal with Avelo Airlines to offer passenger service from Lakeland Linder as early as summer of 2024.
Happy house hunting, Lakeland — check out these homes topping the market with sticker prices at or above $1 million.
Lakeland’s iconic bird mascot gets an annual visitor in the form of Canadian pelicans.
We dug through Florida’s archived photos and postcards to see how much Lakeland has changed since it was first founded in 1885 — you might be surprised.
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