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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.
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Where to get your plant-based eats in + around Lakeland
October 27, 2020
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7 tips for budgeting + saving this holiday season 🎁
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October PlanAhead: Your October Lakeland events calendar
October 23, 2020
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Where to find Polk County’s creepiest antique dolls
October 16, 2020
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Is the oldest man in America buried in Bartow, FL?
Meet Charlie Smith, thought to be America’s oldest man. Did he really die at 137 years old?
October 15, 2020
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May 3, 2023
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Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
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May 1, 2023
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April 27, 2023
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
From the mom who loves art to the mom who enjoys the outdoors, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift.
April 21, 2023
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