Food

Gates closed outside Unfiltered Lakeland coffeeshop
Business
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 04:36 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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This inaugural Florida Triple Crown of BBQ competition is smokin’ hot
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A red mocktail topped with fruit and a paper umbrella
Food
Where you can find buzz-free beverages, or mocktails, in Lakeland
Shaken or stirred? Either one works, as long as it’s zero-proof. Check out this list of alcohol-free cocktails — mocktails — in Swan City.
January 10, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Check these activities off your Lakeland bucket list
Tell us what you’re hoping to do, see, and experience for the first time this year. We’ll share the best responses in our Lakeland bucket list.
January 8, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A glass of wine, a burger and fries, a board of various southern foods, and a glass of beer
Food
Restaurants to try within 30 minutes of Lakeland, FL
Looking for a night out, your new favorite eatery, or just something fresh? Check out these restaurants within a short drive of Swan City, recommended by our followers.
January 5, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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Farm to Shelf: Publix is ripe with locally-grown citrus this month
Pick up some oranges, tangerines, or pomelos during peak citrus season this January and February.
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Two chefs cook barbecue in an industrial kitchen at Catapult
Business
Get hungry for Catapult’s restaurant residency program
The program will allow food entrepreneurs to get the experience of running their own restaurants, while Lakelanders will get to try even more local food.
January 4, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A sunset over Lake Mirror with the downtown Lakeland skyline in the background
Culture
That’s a wrap: LALtoday’s top stories of 2023
We’ve brought you Lakeland’s top stories all year long, but which articles were you most interested in? See what took the top spot in categories like development, food + drink, real estate, and more.
December 21, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A photo of Lake Mirror and the loggia on a cloudy day
Culture
Choose your own LALtoday adventure
Choose my fate — if you dare.
December 8, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
Two hands hold boba drinks from Hana Tea House
Food
You can’t beat these boba shops in Lakeland
Here’s a pearl of wisdom: You can find delicious boba tea at these locally owned shops around Lakeland.
December 7, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
An overhead shot of Bandidas' Concord Grape + Apple pie
Food
Build a Thanksgiving Day meal from your favorite Lakeland eateries
Eight local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving classics
November 17, 2023
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David Stringer
Lindsey and her puppy, Winston on the Fresco's patio
New to Lakeland
A bark and a bite: Check out these dog-friendly patios in Lakeland
We connected with BringFido — the ultimate pet-friendly resource — and compiled a few recommendations of patios and restaurants where you and your pup can enjoy an outing together.
November 16, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Dixieland
New to Lakeland
Neighborhood guide: Dixieland in Lakeland, FL
From historic homes to a flourishing small business scene, there’s something for residents and visitors alike to explore in Dixieland.
November 15, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Lakeland
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Lakeland.
November 14, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The exterior of Kitty Cat Lounge in Lakeland, FL
Business
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
A bowl of three bean stew sits on a black table top, pictured from above.
Food
Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lakeland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Swan City.
November 1, 2023
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London Gibson
Two women smile and hold up a Michelob Ultra bottle and a Wilson football.
Sports
Where to watch sports in Lakeland
This is where you’ll find our readers grabbing a bite and catching a game.
October 26, 2023
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Kelly Hughes
A woman sits under a pile of veggies on the floor next to an open fridge
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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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Overhead shot of five pumpkin pies with whipped cream dollops
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.
October 19, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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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
A plate of BBQ meat, baked beans, coleslaw, and mac 'n cheese.
Food
Our favorite barbecue spots around Lakeland, Florida
Bring on the baked beans and cornbread, it’s time for BBQ.
October 13, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
A hand holding a pumpkin spice croissant pastry dessert with white frosting, orange sprinkles, and an edible leaf by Meraki Bakehouse in Lakeland.
Food
Where to find all things pumpkin spice in Lakeland
From coffee to baked goods to cocktails, there’s a pumpkin spice treat for everyone in Lakeland to enjoy this fall.
October 6, 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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An exterior view of Mitchell's Coffee Shop in Lakeland, FL
Business
The 25-year history of Lakeland’s oldest coffee shop
Mitchell’s Coffee Shop has been serving up coffee and gourmet food since 1998. See what inspired the coffee shop’s owner to open the first shop of its kind in Lakeland 25 years ago.
September 26, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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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
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