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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
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Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem in honor of National Poetry Month — here’s the winning poem.
April 26, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Feeling fresh: Smoothies, salads, and acai in the 863
Sometimes we just want something light and refreshing.
April 19, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Let’s refresh: What is LALtoday and what do we cover?
It’s never a bad idea to reintroduce yourself — we’re LALtoday, a hyper-local newsletter curated, narrated, and delivered to your inbox every day at 6 a.m.
April 18, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Meet the editors behind LALtoday
Say hello to Connor Jacobson + Amelia Herring, the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.
April 18, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
April 17, 2024
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City
Lakeland City Commission adopts Downtown West Action Plan
Here’s what Lakelanders need to know about the upcoming developments for the Downtown West area.
April 16, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Real Estate
The Terrace: Lakeland’s oldest, most luxurious hotel
This historic building has been a staple of Swan City’s skyline for nearly a century.
April 10, 2024
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Katelyn Lewis
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Food
Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lakeland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Swan City.
April 10, 2024
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
A Lakelander’s travel guide to New Haven, CT
Find out what to do and where to stay in the first destination city Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
April 9, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Best places to read a book around Lakeland
If reading is your activity of choice, try one of these Swan City spots the next time you crack open your favorite novel.
January 7, 2025
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Real Estate
5 developments we’re anticipating in 2025
From retail to entertainment, there’s always something new popping up around Lakeland. Get ready for these new developments we have our eye on this year.
January 6, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Events
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Lakeland
Remember the civil rights activist’s life and legacy with these free, family-friendly events.
January 6, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Recycling your Christmas tree in Lakeland
As much as we wish they were a year-round decoration, they have to come down sometime.
January 3, 2025
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Winter 2025 weather forecast for Lakeland
Prepare for winter weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
January 2, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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City
What to know in Lakeland during the 2024 holiday season
From city office closures to the final days for enjoying holiday attractions, here’s what you can expect during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
December 19, 2024
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Upcoming winter holidays and how to celebrate them in Lakeland
Have a joyous, merry, and happy holiday season y’all.
December 18, 2024
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Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Lakeland citizens
Well, maybe not us directly — but Lakeland really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 17, 2024
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City
New dining concept coming to Lakeland International Airport
Learn more about the biz that will be taking over the spot formerly held by WACO Kitchen.
December 16, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Food
Top 10 food + drinks we tried in Lakeland this year
These are the bites and bevs we’re still thinking about from 2024.
December 13, 2024
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