Culture

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’ve given you all the pieces you need for a challenge.
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Flying Tigers.
The first round of intersection transformations took place in January 2023, and it looks like more could be on the way — here’s how our readers feel about the changes to driving downtown.
Throughout the month of July, LALtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in the Lakeland community.
The results are in from the United Community Needs Assessment — see how Polk residents rate their quality of life in different categories.
This mystical Mann Road mammoth has an interesting history — learn more about its lore and how you can see it for yourself below.
Our guide may even make you want to grab your passport and head for our sister cities in Japan or Jamaica.
Swing, batta — we’re looking at the rest of the Lakeland Flying Tigers’ season and the special events that make it a can’t-miss addition to your summer schedule.
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
This year’s summer reading program theme is “All Together Now,” highlighting community and kindness for all ages.
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We want to know — which Lakeland restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
You have a good idea — now the fun begins.
Find out where you can go on Thanksgiving Day, what’s closed this year, and where to find Thanksgiving dishes ahead of time.
Who says there has to be sun to have fun in Swan City?
Find a love of literature at these reading programs for all ages.
Flex your artistic muscles or let the experts lead you step by step through crafting classes.
Keep reading for events that honor Lakeland’s veteran community.
We’ve all wondered about the names behind some of our local parks and places of interest. Pull back the curtain on the history behind their monikers.
Learn what the City of Lakeland does to keep our royal flock healthy and safe, plus what you can do to help the swans thrive.