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We’ve got the ultimate list of Lakeland events you don’t want to miss out on each year. Mark your calendar for these community celebrations.
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The hydrocake has been a roadside attraction for generations of Lakelanders. Do you know its history?
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.
Bring an unwrapped toy for Polk County children and enjoy an evening of entertainment and philanthropy on Lake Mirror.
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Lakeland.
We sat down with Ahmad to learn about his local roots, latest ventures, and what he would do to spark Lakeland’s arts scene.
If Lakeland hosted your dream music festival, what would it be like? Our readers put on their event producer hats and share their ideal scenarios.
Not sure where to shop this weekend? Let the fates decide at Saturday’s farmers market.
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
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