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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 09:24 AM
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5 new public lagoons coming to Central Florida
June 10, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency’s Dixieland Art Infusion Grant Program officially kicks off
June 8, 2021
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Polk County’s $367,000,000 budget from the state
June 4, 2021
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Florida Polytechnic’s new applied research center
June 2, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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Polk Pride FL is back this fall in Lakeland
June 2, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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10+ developments to look forward to in Lakeland
May 26, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Florida Polytechnic University receives a million dollar gift
May 13, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
Drone image of the maintenance building at Bonnet Springs Park.
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Progress being made at Bonnet Springs Park
May 10, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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Mike Musick wins Lakeland, FL’s special election runoff
May 4, 2021
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Here’s what you can shop for during Florida’s tax holidays
From household supplies to park passes, grills, and more.
July 1, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
Images of two businesses are shown side by side. On the left, an exterior shot of Lakeland Public Library, and on the right, a shot of the sign for BookaReaderville. They are separated by a green divider line.
Business
Old + new in Lakeland: 10 options for 5 types of businesses
Explore some of Swan City’s oldest establishments alongside new additions to the business + restaurant scene.
July 1, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Adults hold children on coffee shop couches as one plays a sound bowl.
Business
Get the tykes taken care of at these Lakeland preschools
Finding childcare is no easy feat — let this guide serve as a place to start.
June 27, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Guy Fieri raises a glass at his restaurant in Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Food
Answered: Where you’d film a Lakeland episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”
Swan City isn’t yet a part of the Triple D Nation — so we cast our own episode using your recommendations. If you’re reading this Food Network, you’re welcome.
June 27, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Lakeland Linder Airport seeks feedback on two proposed developments
We break down the plans and their impacts by the numbers.
June 26, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Clear waters in the Weeki Wachee River surrounded by trees on the banks
Travel and Outdoors
Cool down at these natural springs within 2.5 hours of Lakeland
Take a break from the pool + dive in to one of these springs that are less than 2.5 hours away from Swan City.
June 25, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
A path through Hollis Garden with trees on either side
Culture
Spend a day like a Bridgerton in Lakeland
If the newest season of “Bridgerton” has you wishing for a bygone era, allow us to impart wisdom on how to recreate a Regency-inspired day in Swan City.
June 25, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
A gray and reddish egret lifts its wings as it steps through shallow water.
Culture
See “Wings, Wonders & Wonderscapes” at this Lakeland photographer’s exhibit
Photographer Andy Glogower will showcase his works in his first gallery exhibit at the Mulberry Cultural Center.
June 24, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A sunset over Lake Mirror with the downtown Lakeland skyline in the background
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Here’s what AI has to say about Lakeland
With AI on the rise, we decided to put it to the test + pick its brain about all things Swan City — read on for the full conversation.
June 21, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners stand in front of a county seal inside the County Commission Boardroom.
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What is the Polk County Board of County Commissioners?
Meet Polk’s five county commissioners — the officials who keep the county running.
June 20, 2024
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Connor Jacobson