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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.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about this micro-city’s extensive history or hoping to try the perfect Cuban sandwich, here’s what you need to know about taking a day trip to Ybor City.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
Shaken or stirred? Either one works, as long as it’s zero-proof. Check out this list of alcohol-free cocktails — mocktails — in Swan City.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these local events.
Tell us what you’re hoping to do, see, and experience for the first time this year. We’ll share the best responses in our Lakeland bucket list.
Looking for a night out, your new favorite eatery, or just something fresh? Check out these restaurants within a short drive of Swan City, recommended by our followers.
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our LALtoday Picture of the Year contest.
As much as we wish they were a year-round decoration, they have to come down sometime.
How well did you keep up with the Lakeland news and stories we shared this year? Test your knowledge with our 12-question quiz.
We’ve brought you Lakeland’s top stories all year long, but which articles were you most interested in? See what took the top spot in categories like development, food + drink, real estate, and more.
I asked you to choose my fate, and you did. Here’s how it turned out.
Be a tourist in your own town. Get out and try these 11 fantastic tours of Lakeland and beyond to learn something new.
Some gifts don’t fit under the tree.
Hop in your car and grab your hot cocoa. We’re driving around looking for the shiniest, brightest holiday lights in Lakeland and beyond.
Choose my fate — if you dare.
Here’s a pearl of wisdom: You can find delicious boba tea at these locally owned shops around Lakeland.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Lakeland compares.
This 1925 cottage has only had a few owners — will you be the next one to hold the keys?
Find an activity perfect for your personality.
Prepare for winter weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Lakeland’s iconic bird mascot gets an annual visitor in the form of Canadian pelicans.
A graphic of a large gold bow around a floral green backround.
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Connor and Rilee are shopping this year.
Check out winter and holiday events happening in and around Lakeland in this seasonal guide.
We dug through Florida’s archived photos and postcards to see how much Lakeland has changed since it was first founded in 1885 — you might be surprised.
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This list of volunteer opportunities in Lakeland includes everything from packing food for children in need to fostering pets.
Lakeland’s iconic cake tower — the hydrocake — has been a roadside attraction for generations of Lakelanders. Do you know its history? Keep reading to learn how the tower came to be and how heavy it really is.
Shop from these 14 local retailers for online discounts in observance of Cyber Monday.
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? We’re sharing what our readers are giving thanks for, plus a few of our own favorite things.
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.
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