Food

What were the top things you ate, drank, and did in 2025? We’re sharing editor and reader picks for you to try in the new year.
Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
From airport news to real estate, these are the top stories our readers loved most this year.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Here’s a list of local restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
The Lakeland Margarita Society hosts the Margarita Ball every November to raise money to provide Christmas gifts for local children.
Whether you’re an annual customer or looking for the first time, check out these pies you can bring to Thanksgiving made fresh by local bakers.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lakeland, FL.
Find a parking spot and walk to each of your favorite restaurants in the Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing plaza on South Florida Avenue.
Deciding where to eat is hard — these local food halls are making it easier with plenty of options all in the same place.
Who says you have to go to New England to have an autumn worthy of the “Gilmore Girls”?
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Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
Celebrate Lakeland Community Theatre and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, which have reached 40 and 60 years in the local arts scene, respectively.
Jonathan Mott has qualified for three Olympic trials, coached hundreds of local runners, and competed all over the world. Here’s how you can follow in his fast footsteps.
Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Do you set up a drive-thru lights experience? Add it to our map of holiday decoration destinations.
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When it comes to national charts, Swan City often gets skipped. Tell us which artists, podcasts, and genres you listened to all year long so we can wrap them up ourselves.
Buckle up — it’s time for a driving lesson before you try this new traffic pattern on Drane Field Road.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Check out what you can expect for the 44th annual parade, taking place Thursday, Dec. 4.
See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2026.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.