Development

The library will fully close for the construction of new bathrooms, an updated layout, and new fixtures.
Find out what’s inside this high-tech facility that’s bringing Lakeland’s years of experience with citrus to the forefront of the flavor + fragrance industry.
The new ALDI stores are part of the grocery chain’s goal to open 800 locations across the US in the next three years. See what’s planned for opening day.
From places to stay to things to do, here are three developments we’re watching at Legoland Florida in Winter Haven.
These unique, modern homes are hitting the market — just look for the butterfly roofs.
The healthcare organizations are collaborating to design the new south Lakeland hospital and plan its health services before it opens in 2026.
City officials gave the greenlight to several new parking lot changes. The biggest? Parking will soon no longer be free.
If you can’t stand the heat, get into the kitchen at these forthcoming spots just for playing pickleball.
There are both benefits and strict guidelines for homes in Lakeland’s seven historic districts. Does your home make the cut?
Here’s what the City of Lakeland will be responsible for and when Lakelanders can expect the next steps in the process to reconstruct part of South Florida Avenue.
The partnership will not only advance Catapult and the university’s missions, but also create innovative opportunities to advance Lakeland’s economic landscape.
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Learn how artists Gillian Fazio and Katerina Santos plan to drench Lakeland in color through its first-ever mural festival, and how small businesses + muralists can get in on the artistic action.