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Readers share their Lakeland concert memories
Do you remember your first Lakeland concert? Did your favorite musician make a major impact? Share your concert memories with us for a chance to be featured.
January 21, 2026 01:28 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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A look at Lakeland: 1920 vs. 2020
December 22, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Lakeland’s Holiday Lip Sync Challenge
December 9, 2020
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Katelyn Lewis
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Christmas traditions only Floridians understand
December 8, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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#TryThis: Ordering a Publix Deli Holiday Dinner for the holidays
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This weekend you can see Santa in a Stearman at SUN ‘n FUN
December 3, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Lakeland’s Winter Bucket List
December 2, 2020
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Katelyn Lewis
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Things to be thankful for in Lakeland, FL
November 25, 2020
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Featured deals: Local deals in Lakeland, FL
November 24, 2020
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#Answered: What brought you to Lakeland, FL
November 23, 2020
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November PlanAhead: Your November Lakeland events calendar
November 13, 2020
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May 25, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Observing Memorial Day in and around Lakeland
We’re rounding up wreath-laying ceremonies, local businesses who are observing the day with events, and closures to be aware of.
May 25, 2023
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All Publix GreenWise Market locations to become traditional Publix Super Markets
A timeline for closing the eight Publix GreenWise Market stores — including one in Lakeland — is yet to be announced.
May 19, 2023
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An exterior aerial view of the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL
Business
What’s next for the RP Funding Center?
With news of the Lakeland Magic, Florida Tropics, and the RP Funding Center’s executive director leaving, we’re putting you in the director’s seat.
May 17, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport
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May 10, 2023
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Food
Meet Lakeland’s newest drive-thru coffee shop: happyfastdelicious
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May 10, 2023
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Stroll through Lakeland’s newest sculptures
These 11 sculptures will be on display through the end of 2023.
May 10, 2023
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Food
We tried a vanilla latte at 5 Lakeland coffee shops
Here are our superlatives for the six cups of joe we tried at a few of our favorite coffee shops and cafes.
May 9, 2023
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