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If you’re feeling eager to clean out those closets, garages, and storage sheds, consider donating your gently used items to these community organizations making a difference in our city.
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.
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
There’s been lots of education news lately, so let’s crack open today’s lesson.
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From a flurry of new shops to Lakeland’s public golf course, there are plenty of spots to explore in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
The Hutson family will be featured on the show’s Thursday, Jan. 9 episode.
Night life, live performances, happy hours, and more — You can’t go wrong with a Lakeland weekend.
Lakeland’s coldest day on record was on Dec. 13, 1962 when Swan City hit 20º — it would go on to reach it twice more in 1985.
If reading is your activity of choice, try one of these Swan City spots the next time you crack open your favorite novel.
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.
Remember the civil rights activist’s life and legacy with these free, family-friendly events.
As much as we wish they were a year-round decoration, they have to come down sometime.
Prepare for winter weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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.