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Tourism and Hospitality
Celebrate your birthday with Lakeland deals and freebies
It’s your party and you’ll enjoy these deals if you want to.
September 12, 2025 02:44 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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5 ways to celebrate National Clean Your Fridge Out day
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Publix Limited Edition fall and winter ice cream returns
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Food
Order from one of Lakeland’s ghost kitchens
The only thing scary about these kitchens is how good they are.
October 17, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Bowls of pho noodle soup from Pho Tan in Lakeland, FL
Food
Lakeland soups for every day
No matter your mood, there’s a soup for you.
October 16, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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8 Lakeland leaders share their fave Pub Sub
Here are the Pub Subs that eight of Lakeland’s movers + shakers order when they hit the Publix Deli.
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Kick off pumpkin season with Publix’s Pumpkin Tasting Event
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Food
LALtoday sushi bracket
We’re fishing for Lakeland’s favorite sushi spot.
September 19, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
A white sign reads "Express Lane, mobile orders only" at Black and Brew's south side location.
Food
Daydreaming about Lakeland drive-thru windows
Ignore the logistics — we’re day dreaming about Lakeland eateries we’d love to dine at via drive-thru, if we could wave a magic wand.
August 28, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
A digital map of Lakeland, FL with colorful points on different happy hour locations
City
Find your next favorite spot in Lakeland with our community maps
We’re on a mission to map out Lakeland’s top destinations for foodies, art lovers, and pet parents. Learn how you can help.
August 24, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
Exterior shot of Crispers in downtown Lakeland
City
Answered: What you want to see in Lakeland’s vacant storefronts
While we always hate to say goodbye, we also want to know: What would you put in these now-vacant Lakeland buildings?
August 16, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Where to make spring cleaning donations in Lakeland
If you’re feeling eager to clean out those closets, garages, and storage sheds, consider donating to these community organizations.
March 18, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Cobb Theater in Lakeland, FL, glowing with neon lights at dusk, featuring an IMAX sign and a vibrant, colorful entrance.
Culture
These Lakeland spots are ‘where our lore began’
Hop on the trend and share your local lore — the pivotal moments that made you feel like a true Lakelander.
March 17, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Lights surrounding Lake Mirror at night time in Lakeland, FL
Culture
Where we would take local celebrities around Lakeland
Before they made it big, many local celebrities called Lakeland home. If we were their hometown tour guides, this is where we’d bring them.
March 17, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
Twin modern homes on West 14th Street, Lakeland, FL, featuring angular roofs, black-and-white exteriors, and sleek design.
Real Estate
Tour Lakeland’s newest modern homes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
These unique, modern homes are hitting the market — just look for the butterfly roofs.
March 13, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
Celebrate Pi Day with Reececliff Diner, Lakeland’s longest-running restaurant
When visiting Reececliff Diner, you simply can’t forget the pie.
March 13, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
A matcha cake with ruffled green frosting, held above purple flowers. Baked by Vegetation Cafe and Kitchen in Lakeland, FL.
Food
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Lakeland with these green food and drink items
From cakes to teas and everything in between, these bevs + bites will make your tummy green with envy.
March 12, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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Travel and Outdoors
Take a quick trip to these cities near Lakeland
In need of a one-day getaway? We’re sharing our readers’ favorite things to do, see, and eat in towns within a quick drive of Swan City.
March 11, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
A rendering of the exterior of the new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. The building has several stories and a large glass wall facing the front entrance.
City
Orlando Health and Watson Clinic team up for Lakeland hospital
The healthcare organizations are collaborating to design the new south Lakeland hospital and plan its health services before it opens in 2026.
March 11, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
A mini golf sign is lit up in the darkening sky.
Experience
Kid-friendly activities in Lakeland
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lakeland, FL has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 10, 2025
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The exterior of Sora Eatery in Lakeland International Airport.
Food
Sora Eatery is now boarding at Lakeland International Airport
The new restaurant at LAL is nearly ready to open its doors, and we got a sneak peek of what Lakelanders (and visitors) can expect.
March 10, 2025
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Amelia Grooms