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Culture
Celebrate the Depot Arts District’s opening in style
This new arts hub will open on Saturday, Nov. 1 with an art-themed kickoff celebration.
October 29, 2025 01:38 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
Remember when these buildings were Publix supermarkets?
Publix has made its mark on Lakeland, from its economy to its architecture. Find out what these former buildings are today.
December 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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City
What Lakelanders should know about the I-4 widening project
Learn the details of Polk County’s I-4 widening and interchange projects starting in 2024.
November 25, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Business
New eats on Main Street: Food truck court potentially coming to downtown Lakeland area
Learn what Lakelanders could expect in terms of the cuisine, experience, and opening timeline should the plan get approved.
November 20, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Business
Lakeland Economic Development Council celebrates 40 years
The LEDC has been a major driver in Lakeland’s economy since 1984 — but what is it, and how does it affect daily life?
November 13, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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City
What do you want Polk County to look like in 2050?
You can help direct Polk County’s future for the next 25 years by leaving your thoughts on the county’s Comprehensive Plan.
November 11, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Business
Shop ‘til you drop at these new Lakeland boutiques
Restaurants + real estate aren’t the only developments that have been popping up around Swan City. Next time you’re out on the town, here are three boutiques worth popping your head into.
September 23, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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City
The Adams Athletic Performance Center is open for training at Florida Southern College
The 15,000-sqft building has been under construction since August 2022.
September 19, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
A photo of AdventHealth's Heart of Florida hospital in Davenport. Palm trees are in the foreground of the photo. In the background is a hospital building with the words "AdventHealth" on the side.
City
A new AdventHealth hospital is coming to south Lakeland by 2027
The health provider plans to build a 400-bed hospital and medical complex in the area over the next several years.
September 17, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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City
Lakeland CRA proposes new developments for the Mass Market area
See what could come to the nine blocks that make up Mass Market within Lakeland’s Midtown redevelopment district.
September 10, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Answering the most common questions about Lakeland life
Learn who’s in charge of city decisions, how to grow your business, and how to get involved.
September 4, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Polk Vision published the assessment in June 2025 after 18 months of data collection.
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September 15, 2025
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Celebrate your birthday with Lakeland deals and freebies
It’s your party and you’ll enjoy these deals if you want to.
September 12, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Here’s your sign: Learn about Lakeland’s historical markers
Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
September 11, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Meet 5 prehistoric creatures who once roamed Polk County
Millions of years ago, marine animals, mammals, and reptiles called Florida home. Learn about five whose fossils have been found in the Bone Valley area of Polk County.
September 8, 2025
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Fall weather forecast for Lakeland
Prepare for fall weather in Lakeland, Florida with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 8, 2025
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Staff
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New to Lakeland
How to find a new doctor in Lakeland
This city boasts top-ranked medical providers and specialty services. Our comprehensive guide will help you find the care you need — whether you’re new to town or just looking around.
September 4, 2025
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Victoria Bardega
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Work
What you need to know about flying out of Lakeland Linder International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
September 3, 2025
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Staff
The outside of a Spirit Halloween store, with a large banner of a grim reaper and cardboard cutouts of costumes in the windows.
4 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Lakeland area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
September 2, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Lakeland library features you didn’t know existed
Check out a book, then check out these unique library features that cardholders can enjoy.
September 2, 2025
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Connor Jacobson