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Spot the Swan: Do you know where to find these in Lakeland?
Show off your Swan City smarts in a new game where you’ll guess the location of different swans in Lakeland. Be the quickest to guess correctly for a newsletter feature.
March 23, 2026 05:00 AM
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Connor Jacobson
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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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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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Thank you for your support of LALtoday
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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SUN ‘n FUN launches Home Edition 2020
April 28, 2020
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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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