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Events
Get back to school ready at these events for students and teachers
It’s officially back to school season. Stock up on free supplies and educational resources for the 2024-2025 school year.
July 22, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Craft cocktails on a bar with different glasses
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Lakeland.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
Rotating photos of Welcome Canary + Black & Brew's free coffee popup this week; plus the inside and outside of Welcome Canary, a chic, neutral-colored luxury apartment community with a resort-style swimming pool, lake with fountain, wellness area including a Zen Zone, cozy-looking furniture, and minimally-designed spaces.
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🌹 Lakeland, will you accept this (free) rose?
Welcome Canary will shower Lakeland with joyful surprises throughout July.
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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 18, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Performers pose on a stage at Lakeland Community Theatre
Culture
Support the arts with these local performances
Could your neighbor be the next big star?
July 17, 2024
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Amelia Herring
Two iced matcha lattes — one with pink fruit and one with yellow fruit — sitting on a coral pink Adirondack chair
Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Lakeland, FL from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
fireworks show at publix field
Experience
Fourth of July events in and around Lakeland
Central Florida has some breathtaking firework displays — here are a few taking place in our neck of the woods.
July 3, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
A crowd sits in camping chairs watching fireworks over Lake Mirror during Red, White & Kaboom Lakeland event. Trees and street lights block part of the view.
City
Celebrate holidays safely in Swan City
Bringing out the fireworks? Here’s how the Lakeland Fire Department recommends staying safe during holiday seasons.
July 2, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A burst of Red, White & Kaboom fireworks shoot off from the lake; downtown Lakeland's skyline reflects on the lake
Events
Red, White & Kaboom returns: What you need to know
Fireworks, food trucks, live music, and more — here’s everything you need to know about this annual fireworks display on Lake Mirror.
June 28, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
A cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickles sits on a white plate with french fries on a wooden restaurant table. In the background is an American flag artwork hung on the wall.
Food
Chow down during the first Polk County Burger Week
Check out the list of participating eateries to find a burger deal near you July 19-28.
June 26, 2024
 · 
Connor Jacobson
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