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Fall fun around Lakeland: Corn mazes, pumpkin patches + haunted houses
Ring in the season with a trip to one of these fall-exclusive spots for the whole family.
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Lakeland’s famous alumni
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Lakeland locals dish on the best classic restaurants in town
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Cyber Monday deals in Lakeland, FL
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