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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.
Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, or something just because.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee shop and artisan marketplace before it opens.
We’re firing up the time machine and stepping back in history.
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
Atlanta-based real estate company Carter has acquired 22 acres of land on Lake Wire in West Downtown Lakeland for a new mixed-use development near the RP Funding Center.
Poet Laureates serve countries, states, and sometimes even cities — should Lakeland have one?
Whether you’re looking to refine your existing skills or you’re starting from scratch, sign up for one of these cooking classes.
Celebrate love with these ideas around Polk County during Valentine’s Day, your next anniversary, birthday, or just any special day.
If we had the power to instantly finish a local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
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