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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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The Blue Angels will debut their first new jet since 1986 in Lakeland, FL
February 12, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Is Lakeland becoming the new Wynwood?
February 10, 2021
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Kaylee Holland
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Are Lakeland, FL’s lakes a product of sinkholes?
February 9, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Krazy Kombucha is opening a new Lakeland brewery
February 2, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Mayor Mutz’s Monthly Minute – Direction for 2021
February 1, 2021
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May 20 is now Emancipation Day in Lakeland, Florida
February 1, 2021
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Kaylee Holland
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Florida’s six Moon Trees
January 28, 2021
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How did Floridians move in 2020?
January 26, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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#NowOpen: Lakeland Regional Health’s Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine
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A 300-unit apartment complex approved near Carillon Lakes
January 21, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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Join the club: Check out these Lakeland memberships
From museums to wellness hubs, here’s 9 Lakeland spots where you can become a member.
May 14, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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New to Lakeland
Lakeland’s charm: Historic districts in the Swan City
Canopy roads, bungalows, brick streets, and royal swans — you’ll find all this and more throughout Lakeland’s seven historic districts.
May 13, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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City
Breaking down Lakeland’s elected officials
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.
May 10, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
Out of the Box: Creating a home away from home for Lakeland’s disabled community
Learn more about how this program through Lakeland Community Theatre is empowering members of the disabled community to step out of the box and into the spotlight.
May 8, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Food
Where to find tea around Lakeland
When you’re in the mood for a cup of tea, visit one of these spots in and around Swan City to get your fix.
May 6, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
A look at Lakeland’s spring real estate market
Get the scoop on what’s happening in Lakeland’s real estate scene — from average home prices to overall market conditions.
May 2, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
An exterior view of small businesses on North Kentucky Avenue, including Scout & Tag, with seating and plants outside.
Business
Lakeland’s favorite small businesses, as chosen by Lakelanders
You told us which Swan City small businesses you love and we’ve put them all in one place — from restaurants to retail to home services and beyond.
May 1, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Small Business
Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Lakeland
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Give these Lakeland live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
April 30, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Culture
6 questions with Miss Lakeland USA, Karolyne Roberts
Learn more about this local entrepreneur, author, and mom’s platform and why she loves representing Lakeland.
April 26, 2024
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Amelia Grooms