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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.
September 25, 2025 03:06 PM
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
Shark Awareness Day in FL
July 12, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
Sponsored
As coworking grows, so does Catapult Lakeland
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Culture
How to celebrate the Fourth in Polk County, FL
July 4, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
Sponsored
Why your college-bound teen should start a checking account with MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
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a LALtoday Partner
City
Lakeland’s Instagram-worthy murals
June 21, 2019
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Kandace Crosby
Culture
UFO sightings in Lakeland, Fla.
June 7, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
Culture
How Lakeland preserves historic landmarks
May 30, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
Sponsored
Suly + Manaen’s American dream
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Culture
Asked: What’s your best thrift store find + why?
May 29, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
Sponsored
10 reasons to sign your kid or teen up for free checking with MIDFLORIDA 💰
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The Buy
Food
Recipe: A zero-proof margarita
June 20, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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5 vacation spots we’re drooling over
March 17, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Latest News
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5 things you might not know about Lakeland’s Kathleen area
September 26, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Polk County will end curbside recycling pickup service in October
September 24, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Shop ‘til you drop at these new Lakeland boutiques
September 23, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Small business, big style: Boutiques and gift shops in Lakeland
September 23, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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