Development

Create the city you want to live in by applying to serve in these volunteer roles.
The 15,000-sqft building has been under construction since August 2022.
The health provider plans to build a 400-bed hospital and medical complex in the area over the next several years.
See what could come to the nine blocks that make up Mass Market within Lakeland’s Midtown redevelopment district.
Learn who’s in charge of city decisions, how to grow your business, and how to get involved.
After plans for apartments fell to the back burner, owners are on the hunt for businesses interested in leasing the space.
Learn about the city’s demographic guide + why it’s a valuable resource for Lakelanders.
Learn how the luxury apartments and retail space at Prospect Lake Wire will factor into the city’s Downtown West Action Plan.
Based on research out of Polk State College, Polk County could be the perfect spot for the fan-favorite gas station franchise — but do our readers agree?
Are your days of sitting in I-4 traffic almost behind you?
With the help of the Save America’s Treasures grant, Bok Tower Gardens is planning to undergo a multimillion-dollar restoration project — here’s how you can help.
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Could this be the real estate deal of the century? Learn how Publix is buying two downtown buildings for $10 each — and what you could get for that same price.
Find discounted clothing, accessories, shoes, and home goods at this national retailer’s first Lakeland location.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lakeland, FL.
Due to the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, new I-4 express lanes are coming nine years in advance between I-75 and County Line Road.
Do you prefer to live in the past, or are you looking ahead to the future? Compare a 1925 home with a newly built house that just hit Lakeland’s real estate market.
In the mood to bust a move? Shimmy down to these local spots and events for open dance floors, performances, and dancing lessons.
Find a parking spot and walk to each of your favorite restaurants in the Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing plaza on South Florida Avenue.
Wellness
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay connects volunteers and clients with chronic health conditions for Health Buddies, a 12-week telephone call program. Learn how it works and how you can sign up.
Deciding where to eat is hard — these local food halls are making it easier with plenty of options all in the same place.
Skip the pumpkin patch and hire these Central Florida businesses to spruce up your landscaping with a seasonal touch.