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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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Food
Become Lakeland’s next hotpot expert
Save these pro tips from local food influencers.
April 5, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Our perfect Lakeland day for every budget
Check out our recommendations for food, activities, and more.
March 29, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Sponsored
Try This: Plan a perfect picnic with Publix GreenWise Market
Here’s how the team at Publix GreenWise Market can help you find everything to pamper your pals at a picnic this spring.
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Food
LALtoday pizza bracket
We’re looking for Lakeland’s favorite pizza place.
March 28, 2023
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Katie Smith
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Food
Everyone’s invited: Restaurants for large groups in Lakeland, FL
For those days when everyone needs to be at the table
March 15, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Food
Irish pubs in Lakeland, Florida
Welcome to the Emerald Isle.
March 15, 2023
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Business
No filter: See inside the new Unfiltered Lakeland
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee shop and artisan marketplace before it opens.
February 22, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
Let’s get cooking: Upcoming classes for Lakeland’s aspiring home chefs
Whether you’re looking to refine your existing skills or you’re starting from scratch, sign up for one of these cooking classes.
February 7, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
January 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Behind the scenes of DOU Bakehouse
Meet the pastry chef behind Lakeland’s European-style bakery.
January 5, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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City Editor Amelia’s 12 favorite things in Lakeland
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Travel and Outdoors
Trumpet trees are blooming again in Lakeland
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February 17, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Mansion Monday: Look inside Lakeland’s highest-priced homes
From a west Lakeland retreat to a south Lakeland entertainer’s paradise, take a step inside some of Swan City’s most luxurious listings.
February 14, 2025
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Where to meet someone new in Lakeland
Whether you’re seeking a whirlwind romance or a fresh friendship, our readers share where they would go to meet someone new in Swan City.
February 13, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
Answered: What coffee blend would Lakeland be?
Brew a cup and read up on your caffeine concepts for a coffee blend that represents Swan City.
February 13, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Lakeland ranks No. 83 in traffic congestion for 2024
The Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard for 2024 analyzed and compared travel behavior across 900+ cities worldwide to determine the rankings.
February 12, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
We asked ChatGPT to cook up a roast of Lakeland
Wait until you see what this AI chatbot whipped up for a good-natured roast of Swan City — covering everything from traffic to the culture and weather.
February 12, 2025
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City
How to get your REAL ID in Lakeland
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in Florida.
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