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We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive winter memories from years gone by.
City commissioners unanimously approved new parking rates for off-street metered spaces in downtown Lakeland — here’s what you need to know.
From theme park ride parts to lottery tickets, there are some amazing products made right here in Lakeland.
The budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 includes funding for projects across Polk County — see which ones made the cut.
We asked our readers for their favorite veteran-owned businesses around Swan City — here’s what they came up with.
Students will get hands-on experience while earning bachelor’s degrees at the new School of Architecture.
Here’s what Lakelanders can expect going forward at this downtown landmark.
Canopy roads, bungalows, brick streets, and royal swans — you’ll find all this and more throughout Lakeland’s seven historic districts.
We’re taking a look at some of the most prominent elected officials across Lakeland + Polk County — from how often they’re elected to the function of their offices.
Get the scoop on what’s happening in Lakeland’s real estate scene — from average home prices to overall market conditions.
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Lakeland has a book crawl, but isn’t it time bakeries have their time to shine? Let’s roll to each bakery for croissants, cake, and cookies galore.
Take a self-guided tour of these new construction homes Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 + Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
Branch out to learn about Lakeland’s flowering and fruit trees with a GPS-enabled tour of the 56,000 trees in the city’s Urban Forest.
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