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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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SUN ‘n FUN launches Home Edition 2020
April 28, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Mental health tips + resources in Lakeland
April 27, 2020
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How Lakelanders are continuing to shine bright
April 15, 2020
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Here’s how you can support LALtoday
April 13, 2020
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COVID-19 job opportunities in Lakeland, FL
April 10, 2020
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Kaylee Holland
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Lakeland churches to stream Easter services online
April 9, 2020
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Abby Dell
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Introducing: the Support LKLD app
April 7, 2020
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Everything you need to know about the 2020 Census in Lakeland, FL
April 1, 2020
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Introducing #LALCoffeeTalk
March 31, 2020
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Date night ideas while quarantined
March 30, 2020
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Asked: Which major local project would you want finished immediately?
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February 1, 2023
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Development
Wait, what’s a special use permit? Understanding development terms in Lakeland, Florida
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “Special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
January 30, 2023
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Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
January 26, 2023
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