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Some gifts don’t fit under the tree — make a lasting impact by giving your loved ones a giftable experience instead of a physical present.
What were the top things you ate, drank, and did in 2025? We’re sharing editor and reader picks for you to try in the new year.
Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
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Lakelanders are invited to all of SEU’s School of Music performances, most of which are free to attend.
Celebrate Lakeland Community Theatre and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, which have reached 40 and 60 years in the local arts scene, respectively.
Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Do you set up a drive-thru lights experience? Add it to our map of holiday decoration destinations.
When it comes to national charts, Swan City often gets skipped. Tell us which artists, podcasts, and genres you listened to all year long so we can wrap them up ourselves.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Check out what you can expect for the 44th annual parade, taking place Thursday, Dec. 4.
See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2026.
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive autumn memories from years gone by.
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Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
Jonathan Mott has qualified for three Olympic trials, coached hundreds of local runners, and competed all over the world. Here’s how you can follow in his fast footsteps.
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Buckle up — it’s time for a driving lesson before you try this new traffic pattern on Drane Field Road.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events designed to keep Lakeland laughing.
You won’t find an official Turkey Trot in Lakeland, but there are plenty of fun runs and nearby races to break a seasonal sweat.
Here’s a list of local restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
The rebuilt store includes 55,701 sqft of space for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Scroll through photos from opening day.
Take a look inside the Ludd M. Spivey House, formerly home to Florida Southern College’s president who made a historic impact on the campus.