91,000+. That’s how many people followed along with us as we shared Lakeland’s need-to-know news + events this year. Which topics came out on top? Here are our most popular stories from 2023.
We’re watching developments like Prospect Lake Wire in 2024.
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Development: What’s new and coming soon to Lakeland
If you feel like a new business or development pops up every day, you’re not alone. We’d bet that you can expect even more news like this coming in 2024.
Did you know that Publix is the largest employer in Lakeland?
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City: The who’s who and what’s what of Lakeland’s economy
All eyes were on the economy this year. You were curious to see where business was booming, from the top local industries to employers like Publix and Lakeland Regional Health.
This home has only changed hands twice since 1925.
Photo via Michael Walker with Raw Compositions
Real Estate: Edgewood Drive’s first residence is up for sale
Nothing gets Lakeland going like historic houses. If you’re looking for a new home for the holidays, you’re in luck — this nearly 100-year-old home is still on the market.
You read that right — you can actually hike in Lakeland.
Photo by @_kayleeholland
Travel + Outdoors: Lakeland hiking guide
With picturesque trails like Circle B Bar Reserve and Se7en Wetlands, it’s no wonder that you were ready to take a hike this year.
We celebrated Palace’s win with two slices + garlic knots.
Photo by @thelaltoday
Food: LALtoday pizza bracket
Eyes on the pies. We got in on the March Madness action with a bracket of our own, and readers voted Palace Pizza the best in Lakeland.
Actors like Johnny Depp, Bryan Cranston, and more have filmed on location in Lakeland.
Photo via @silver_moon_drive_in
Culture: Movies filmed in and around Lakeland
Add these movies to your winter watchlist for a glimpse of Swan City settings like the Southgate Shopping Center and Silver Moon Drive-In.
Tours of the Wonder House help support its ongoing restorations.
Photo by @merineitsi
History: The Wonder House — Polk County’s historic castle
Everyone’s wondering about the Wonder House, a mysterious Bartow home built in the 1920s. You loved learning about its interesting past, as well as its current owners.
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