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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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Patrick Sidwell
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Meet Pax, Will + Gemma: 2021 supplemental hurricane names announced 🌀
March 22, 2021
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Kaylee Holland
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Lakeland’s Shark Tank: Which local entrepreneur will take home $10,000?
March 18, 2021
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6 trees you’ll see while trekking the trails at Bonnet Springs Park
March 12, 2021
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Kaylee Holland
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Mayor Mutz’s Monthly Moment — The Art of Learning
March 10, 2021
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Coronavirus: The latest local updates, cancellations, resources + more
March 10, 2021
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Your mini-guide to the City of Lakeland’s Special Election on April 6
March 8, 2021
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Kaylee Holland
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What do you want to see at the Eli Witt Cigar Co. in Downtown Lakeland?
March 2, 2021
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Kaylee Holland
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Well, well, well: Lakeland is breaking ground on a new 4,700 sqft business center
February 21, 2021
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A 26-acre development is almost underway by Bonnet Springs Park
February 17, 2021
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History
Blinky — Lakeland’s unofficial mascot
Warning: This story has a bit of a sad ending.
May 28, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Listen to these Lakeland-inspired playlists
See what playlists Lakelanders are listening to when they’re driving, strolling, and shopping around town.
May 23, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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New to Lakeland
Get to know Lakeland’s diverse religious communities
From churches to mosques to synagogues to temples, Lakeland is home to a wide array of religious organizations.
May 23, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Lakeland, FL from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Business
Check out these veteran-owned businesses in Lakeland
We asked our readers for their favorite veteran-owned businesses around Swan City — here’s what they came up with.
May 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Food
What we tried at Sabrina’s Delicacies, Lakeland’s newest spot for charcuterie
After two years of waiting, Lakeland’s newest charcuterie spot has opened its storefront for business — here’s our review.
May 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Ranked: The top schools in Lakeland
Finding the right school for your family can be a challenge — but we’re here to help. Check out our list of the top elementary, middle, and high schools in Lakeland based on Florida Department of Education ratings.
May 21, 2024
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Business
United Way of Central Florida: Celebrating 80 years of strengthening communities
Learn more about how this organization is making an impact on the lives of Lakelanders through its community service + improvement efforts.
May 20, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Florida Southern College opening School of Architecture in fall 2025
Students will get hands-on experience while earning bachelor’s degrees at the new School of Architecture.
May 17, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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City commissioners approve new concept for Munn Park
Here’s what Lakelanders can expect going forward at this downtown landmark.
May 14, 2024
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Amelia Grooms