Development

A plaza outside a modern commercial building, featuring two decorative white-flowered artificial trees and large support columns.

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

Connor Jacobson

A rendering of the Valencia at the Park apartment complex exterior, seen from above. The complex includes three bungalow-style buildings with three stories. The complex faces a street, where a few cars are parked, and a parking lot is situated behind the buildings.

Real Estate

See inside Valencia at the Park, Orange Street’s new apartment complex

Check out the floor plans, renderings, and price range of this complex within walking distance of downtown Lakeland’s hot spots.

February 7, 2024

Connor Jacobson

A rendering of The Depot 303 food hall, showing a white one-story building with black trim and design accents. The top of the building has a small sign that reads "The Depot 303."

Real Estate

Get a sneak peek at The Depot 303, Mulberry’s first food hall

As this food hall gets closer to opening, see the latest renderings of the 14,000-sqft indoor and outdoor space coming to The Depot 303 in downtown Mulberry.

February 1, 2024

Connor Jacobson

An exterior shot of the Kress Building in downtown Lakeland. A sign on the stone facade reads "S.H. Kress & Co." and a sign on the business below reads "Explorations V Children's Museum."

Development

Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers

You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.

January 12, 2024

Brianna Williams

A sunset over Lake Mirror with the downtown Lakeland skyline in the background

Culture

That’s a wrap: LALtoday’s top stories of 2023

We’ve brought you Lakeland’s top stories all year long, but which articles were you most interested in? See what took the top spot in categories like development, food + drink, real estate, and more.

December 21, 2023

Connor Jacobson

An Avelo Aircraft sits on the tarmac with the word "Avelo" painted on its side

City

Lakeland Linder International Airport will offer commercial passenger flights

The airport will ink a deal with Avelo Airlines to offer passenger service from Lakeland Linder as early as summer of 2024.

December 18, 2023

Connor Jacobson

A rendering of the living space at Welcome Canary, including a living room and kitchen

Real Estate

Welcome Canary: Lakeland’s new wellness-focused apartment complex

The apartment is slated to open in January 2024, offering health and wellness amenities for residents in west Lakeland.

December 15, 2023

Connor Jacobson

Sports

The Detroit Tigers will train in Lakeland through 2044

The Detroit Tigers will continue spring training for the next 20+ years, and the City of Lakeland will help fund a new team facility. We break it down by the numbers.

November 21, 2023

Connor Jacobson

A vacant storefront has a light stone and mauve tile facade.

Development

Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?

Tell us which empty building could be used differently.

November 15, 2023

Brianna Williams

A rendering of the Florida Southern College Golf Clubhouse lobby, with indoor simulators and championship trophies.

Sports

A putt above: Florida Southern College’s new golf clubhouse

Peek inside the future clubhouse for FSC’s championship-winning golf teams before its fall 2024 opening.

October 30, 2023

Connor Jacobson

Renderings of The Shops at Lake Wire in Lakeland, FL.

More from LALtoday

Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog cover reading "Honor Bilt Modern Homes"

Real Estate

Do you own a Sears Modern Home in Lakeland?

Your home could have been built by a Lakelander of the past — and ordered from a catalog.

July 28, 2025

Katelyn Lewis

Snow falls around a lit Christmas tree at Lakeside Village

Events

Celebrate the holidays early with these Christmas in July events

Pro tip: Leave the ugly sweater at home and opt for flip flops instead.

July 24, 2025

Connor Jacobson

Mural by Gillian Fazio featuring blooming water lilies and lily pads in a modern conference room with city views and chandeliers.

Culture

See inside Summit’s mural project featuring Lakeland artists

Get an exclusive look inside this downtown high-rise to see a collection of murals by seven Lakeland artists.

July 22, 2025

Connor Jacobson

Four-panel collage with two basketball players, a black-and-white portrait of a man, and a singer performing with a microphone.

Culture

Meet Polk County’s four most notable celebrities

A new online tool shows the most notable celebrity from each birthplace on earth — these are the four highest-ranking stars from Polk County.

July 21, 2025

Connor Jacobson

Burger Week special with arugula, crispy onions, and melted cheese on a glossy bun, served in a copper basket under moody lighting.

Food

Chow down during Polk County Burger Week

Check out the list of participating eateries to find a Burger Week deal near you July 18-27.

July 17, 2025

Connor Jacobson

Tall trees sprout out of the dry Florida landscape.

Experience

Hiking guide for Lakeland

Check out these 13 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Lakeland, Florida for outdoor adventures.

July 16, 2025

Staff

A laptop showing the Visit Central Florida tourism ambassador site sits open on a wooden table next to a coffee cup and phone

Travel and Outdoors

Keep tourism thriving through Visit Central Florida’s CATS program

Tourism is one of Polk County’s top three industries, and you can help Visit Central Florida keep it growing through the Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and Sports program.

July 14, 2025

Connor Jacobson