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Grab a cup of cheer with these holiday treats around Lakeland
From coffee to baked goods to cocktails, try these festive bevs + bites for the holiday season.
December 02, 2024 03:55 PM
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Amelia Grooms
Food
Long-gone Lakeland restaurants you miss the most
LALtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.
November 22, 2024
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Staff
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
Food
Build a Thanksgiving Day meal from your favorite Lakeland eateries
Add some Lakeland flair to your Thanksgiving spread with classic dishes from these Swan City restaurants.
November 19, 2024
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David Stringer
Food
Preorder your prized pies ahead of Thanksgiving
Whether you’re an annual customer or looking for the first time, check out these pies you can bring to Thanksgiving made fresh by Lakeland bakers.
November 11, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
Food
It’s time to get hungry: Check out your new favorite Lakeland restaurants
Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
November 11, 2024
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Staff
Food
Come on, dish: Which Lakeland restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know
— which Lakeland restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
November 8, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Food
Remembering Foster’s Hollywood, Lakeland’s taste of Tinseltown
While the restaurant only had a location in Lakeland for a little over a year, it made its mark on our readers + followers.
October 31, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Food
Where to grab a late-night bite in Lakeland
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Lakeland.
October 30, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
Six ways to spend an hour in Lakeland
Get active, learn something, or treat yourself — here’s how you can make the most of just one hour around Lakeland.
October 29, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Food
Fall + Halloween seasonal menus have arrived in Lakeland
Cozy new food + drink options are warming up at eateries around Swan City. Try these seasonal menus before they’re gone.
October 28, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Our favorite things to bring to the park
May 17, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Apparel
15 cozy, functional apparel items on Amazon worth the buy
October 21, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Travel
6 products to make flying more comfortable (we promise)
September 13, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Business
10 things you might not know about Catapult, Lakeland’s business incubator
December 6, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Culture
Fill in the blanks to create a Lakeland-inspired holiday film
December 6, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Real Estate
Remember when these buildings were Publix supermarkets?
December 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Culture
Trim the tree with these Lakeland-themed ornaments
December 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Winter events happening in and around Lakeland
Check out winter and holiday events happening in and around Lakeland in this seasonal guide.
December 4, 2024
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Staff
Events
Our Lakeland Christmas Parade pro tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Check out what you can expect for the annual parade taking place Thursday, Dec. 5.
December 3, 2024
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Staff
Culture
Which locations around Lakeland deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Lakeland?
December 3, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Culture
Lakelanders’ goals for 2025
We’re calling on you to tell us your Lakeland-themed goals for the new year.
December 2, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Culture
Winter 2024 weather forecast for Lakeland
Prepare for winter weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 29, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Lakeland
Lakeland is made up of so many wonderful small businesses. Here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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
Culture
Our Lakeland take on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
We’re re-imagining this annual parade to be entirely themed after the Swan City.
November 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Real Estate
Lakeland’s best neighborhoods for holiday decorations
Where can we find the best lights this season?
November 21, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
City
How walkable are Lakeland’s neighborhoods?
This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
November 21, 2024
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Brianna Williams