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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.
We asked Polk County teachers what was on their wishlist before the school year begins. Consider this a crash course in gift giving.
From updates to Munn Park to shuttle services, pedestrian streets, parking and traffic changes, and lot development, we’re tracking downtown Lakeland’s evolution in one convenient place.
Show what you know at these weekly trivia events.
We put together a list of local wellness spots that incorporate health + wellness into their practices and products. Now sit back, relax, and find your next go-to Lakeland establishment before booking yourself a well-deserved spa day.
Let out your inner ghosts and ghouls as a scare actor at these Central Florida Halloween events.
One of the wellfields will be right here in Lakeland.
If you manage a team and want to facilitate some bonding or just have fun, here are some ideas in the Lakeland area for daytime excursions.
Put your headphones on and listen to one of these podcasts made by Lakelanders, for Lakelanders.
A dollar from the sale of these cocktails will be donated to a different charity each month.
How one woman transformed a community, put Lake Wales on the map, and sent her soup to the moon.
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This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
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Add some Lakeland flair to your Thanksgiving spread with classic dishes from these Swan City restaurants.
It’s not such a small town anymore — check out how Lakeland’s growth is reflected in rankings from the past year.
Find a unique gift by local vendors, artists, and makers at these holiday-themed markets in and around Lakeland.
Here’s how you can help the family of restaurant owner Jeannie Weaver-Lopez.
Wellness
According to Soliant Health, Lakeland ranks low on its list of cities most likely to get sick, and there are precautions you can take this flu season.
The LEDC has been a major driver in Lakeland’s economy since 1984 — but what is it, and how does it affect daily life?
You can help direct Polk County’s future for the next 25 years by leaving your thoughts on the county’s Comprehensive Plan.