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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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Lakeland, FL apartment guide: college apartments
May 7, 2021
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Asian American + Pacific Islander owned businesses in Lakeland, FL
May 6, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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7 ways to grow your small business with help from MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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Collection Media Presents: “The People Who Live There” all about Lakeland, FL
May 3, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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9 ways to celebrate moms this Mother’s Day
April 30, 2021
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Rilee Delgado
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6 crazy Florida alligator sightings
April 27, 2021
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5 unexpected things first-time homebuyers should know
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Q+A with Tim Cox, former Publix exec + Catapult’s new Expert in Residence
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Bungalow Me: Lakeland FL’s most eligible bungalows
April 15, 2021
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Katelyn Lewis
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The Wonder House — Polk County’s historic castle
This mystical Mann Road mammoth has an interesting history — learn more about its lore and how you can see it for yourself below.
June 7, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
A bright blue ocean on a sunny day spreads before a mountain range in the distance.
New to Lakeland
Lakeland’s 5 sister cities will surprise and inspire you
Our guide may even make you want to grab your passport and head for our sister cities in Japan or Jamaica.
June 7, 2023
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Kaylee Holland
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Your guide to summer games with the Lakeland Flying Tigers
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.
June 5, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Try This: Spend a summer afternoon in Lakeside Village
Shopping, dining, indulging, and even working out — Lakeside Village is the destination with something for everyone.
June 1, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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History of the Florida flag
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.
May 31, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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All Together Now: Join the Lakeland Public Library’s summer reading programs
This year’s summer reading program theme is “All Together Now,” highlighting community and kindness for all ages.
May 31, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A pink, yellow, and blue little free library.
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Lakeland’s Little Free Libraries
Whether you’re looking to drop off some gently-used books or find your next read, check out Lakeland’s Little Free Libraries.
May 30, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Weeping willow from Elvis' home in Graceland found in Hollis Garden in Lakeland, FL
Travel and Outdoors
Take the walk of fame through Lakeland’s celebrity trees
See willows, oaks, and more grown from those owned by big names right here in one of Lakeland’s public gardens.
May 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every dad
From the father who loves a good snack to the dad who enjoys the outdoors, our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
May 26, 2023
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Exterior of a historic home in the Lake Morton neighborhood with green trim, landscaping, and purple and pink flowers lining the yard.
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How to do good in your neighborhood
Did you know that our city has around 100 vibrant and diverse neighborhoods? Try these ways to do some good in your ‘hood.
May 25, 2023
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Connor Jacobson