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Explore Central Florida’s best BBQ
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Big, juicy, and sometimes Impossible: Polk County’s best burgers
Sink your teeth into this list to find your next triple meat, plant-based, or classic diner burger.
May 29, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Lakeland, FL from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 22, 2024
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Food
What we tried at Sabrina’s Delicacies, Lakeland’s newest spot for charcuterie
After two years of waiting, Lakeland’s newest charcuterie spot has opened its storefront for business — here’s our review.
May 22, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Farm to shelf: The best summer veggies to dish out this season
What’s green, red, and yellow and makes your plate look magazine-worthy? Keep reading to find out.
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Where to find tea around Lakeland
When you’re in the mood for a cup of tea, visit one of these spots in and around Swan City to get your fix.
May 6, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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5 ways to celebrate World Baking Day
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Food
Serving up a slice of history with Strollo’s, Lakeland’s first pizzeria
Learn the back story of Strollo’s, a restaurant that first introduced Italian cuisine to Lakeland in the 1940s.
April 23, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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LoveBird’s owner is planning another Lakeland restaurant
Restaurateur Jeremy Brumley says he’s in early stages of planning a new concept at the former site of Unfiltered Lakeland.
April 19, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Feeling fresh: Smoothies, salads, and acai in the 863
Sometimes we just want something light and refreshing.
April 19, 2024
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Food
Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lakeland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Swan City.
April 10, 2024
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