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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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Attention Lakeland: you may have unclaimed money
May 26, 2020
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11 links in LAL
May 26, 2020
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Finding a new normal: Polk County teacher shares how COVID-19 has impacted teaching
May 20, 2020
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Tell us when you’ll be ready to get back to normal post-quarantine
May 15, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Lakeland’s iconic Southgate Shopping Center is fully reopening with new features
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Answered: Your thoughts on Florida’s reopening plan
May 5, 2020
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May 1, 2020
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How Lakeland’s small businesses have been affected by COVID-19
April 29, 2020
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Answered: Which day in Lakeland’s history would you relive?
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March 2, 2023
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Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Here’s your sign: The Southside Cleaners sign returns
Our readers share their ideas for the iconic sign’s next message.
February 28, 2023
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See the Lakeland Magic at these upcoming games
Cheer on the G League basketball team and enjoy free promotions this month.
February 28, 2023
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25 gift ideas for every budget
Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, or something just because.
February 24, 2023
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Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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No filter: See inside the new Unfiltered Lakeland
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee shop and artisan marketplace before it opens.
February 22, 2023
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President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 visit to Lakeland, FL
We’re firing up the time machine and stepping back in history.
February 21, 2023
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Filing your taxes in Lakeland, FL
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 21, 2023
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