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Which cities share Lakeland’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LAL, cities across the world await.
September 16, 2025 09:24 AM
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The future of 730 S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland, FL
January 4, 2022
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How to enjoy a safe New Year’s Eve in Lakeland, FL
December 29, 2021
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Businesses new to Lakeland, Florida in 2021
December 20, 2021
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3 new + approved developments coming to Polk County, FL
December 17, 2021
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Looking back on Lkld Live in Lakeland, Florida
December 16, 2021
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Tell us what Dixieland is missing, Lakeland
December 14, 2021
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New Year’s Eve parties in Lakeland, Florida
December 8, 2021
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Ring in the holidays at the RP Funding Center
December 7, 2021
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244 units could come to Lake Miriam Square
December 6, 2021
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Amelia Grooms
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The Adams Athletic Performance Center is open for training at Florida Southern College
The 15,000-sqft building has been under construction since August 2022.
September 19, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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September 18, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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A new AdventHealth hospital is coming to south Lakeland by 2027
The health provider plans to build a 400-bed hospital and medical complex in the area over the next several years.
September 17, 2024
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Culture
Discover downtown Lakeland’s public art (from your phone)
Use this new digital resource from the City of Lakeland to find murals, sculptures, and more public art downtown.
September 12, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
How much house can you get at Lakeland’s median listing price?
According to Realtor.com, the median listing price for a home in Lakeland in 2024 is $349,900 — but how much house can you get for that price?
September 11, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Lakeland CRA proposes new developments for the Mass Market area
See what could come to the nine blocks that make up Mass Market within Lakeland’s Midtown redevelopment district.
September 10, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Lower property tax rates are on the horizon for Polk County residents
As county commissioners work toward adopting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year, one thing Polk homeowners can expect is lower millage rates for property taxes.
September 9, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
Lakeland’s hottest trends for summer 2024
“brat summer” is unofficially over, so we’re looking back on what was really hot in Lakeland thanks to Google Trends search results.
September 6, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil