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Fall fun around Lakeland: Corn mazes, pumpkin patches + haunted houses
Ring in the season with a trip to one of these fall-exclusive spots for the whole family.
September 25, 2025 03:06 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Sports
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We’re interested in knowing if how you feel about local sports. This survey will help us decide how and what we cover.
October 21, 2022
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Hot Listing Alert: The Rhi by Hulbert Homes 🔥
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Events
Bonnet Springs Park’s grand opening attractions
With the long-awaited park’s grand opening on the calendar, we’re looking at a few of the things we’re most excited about.
October 20, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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Here’s how ELEVATE is helping Lakelanders boost their career
ELEVATE — an aerospace and logistics incubator in Lakeland, FL — aims to mentor and guide professionals on their personal improvement journey.
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Culture
Where to see Halloween movies in Lakeland, FL
Visit these events + theaters to see a spooky show this season.
October 19, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Other places named Lakeland around the world
Venture beyond Swan City to visit one of these other places named Lakeland all over the globe.
October 17, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Spread local love + holiday cheer with gift boxes from Catapult 🎁
Lakelanders can browse Catapult’s selection of five different gift boxes filled with packaged, local goods. These boxes can be shipped to you or directly to the receiver— Think: the perfect client or employee thank you.
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Food
Lakeland, FL restaurants from A to Z
Eat your way through the alphabet with this list of our readers’ favorite local restaurants starting with each letter.
October 11, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Learn how CIL aids Lakelanders living with disabilities + how you can help
The Center for Independent Living in Central Florida (CIL) assists Lakelanders living with disabilities by providing medical equipment and home modifications, assisting with employment, and more. Learn more about CIL’s mission + how to help.
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Culture
Historic cemetery tour in Lakeland, FL
Learn more about Lakeland history by touring its cemeteries.
October 7, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
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Lakeland’s oldest businesses
From apparel to food, Swan City has multiple family-owned businesses that have been around for half a century — or more.
April 4, 2024
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Kaylee Holland
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Lakeland?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
April 4, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
More funding required to take South Florida Avenue road diet to the finish line
We’re breaking down the key updates on one of Lakeland’s most notable roadway projects.
April 2, 2024
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Laugh along with Swan City Improv, Lakeland’s very own comedy troupe
Their job? It’s just laughs.
March 29, 2024
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City
Avelo announces first route from Lakeland Linder International Airport
The announcement Lakelanders have been waiting for has finally come.
March 27, 2024
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