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Explore Central Florida’s best BBQ
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Come with us to Kitty Cat Lounge, Lakeland’s newest cat café
Grab a coffee and curl up with adoptable cats at Kitty Cat Lounge. It’s the second business of its kind to open in Lakeland.
November 3, 2023
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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Headed to Mayfaire by-the-Lake? Save these pro tips.
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A Mother’s Day event for every type of mom in Lakeland
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5 Lakeland small bizzes you can support from your couch
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