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This year’s March Madness NCAA Tournament will feature experienced players from Lakeland and Winter Haven. Here’s when to catch their games.
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Lakeland, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
Polk is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels — check out our favorites in and around Lakeland, Florida.
We’re calling on our readers to tell us the phrases they say as a Lakelander that others simply don’t get.
How to prepare + plan for your weekends as Lakeland celebrates graduates from four of its five colleges around town.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
Branch out to learn about Lakeland’s flowering and fruit trees with a GPS-enabled tour of the 56,000 trees in the city’s Urban Forest.
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The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s annual festival returns to Lake Morton this month.
From volunteer opportunities to special events, here’s how you can celebrate the planet around Swan City.
Finding our next read and supporting local independent book sellers? We’re in.
If it’s your first time visiting this award-winning Lakeland attraction, allow us to create your perfect park day.
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If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of your newfound time in Lakeland.
All Elite Wrestling will bring AEW Collision to Lakeland’s RP Funding Center for the first time on Thursday, Oct. 2. We sat down with AEW star Big Bill to learn what you can expect if you’re new to the sport or a lifelong fan.
Starting Oct. 13, daily parking will cost you if you’re flying out of LAL. Here’s what you need to know.
Ring in the season with a trip to one of these fall-exclusive spots for the whole family.
Halloween lovers and scaredy-cats alike will find something to enjoy at this popular Plant City attraction.
Hit the courts and grab a bite at this development, helmed by local entrepreneurs and pickleball fanatics.