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A bright, sunny photo of the Subs 'n Such restaurant sign, a local business with an old-fashioned feel.
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Dine on history at Lakeland’s oldest restaurants
Take a bite of Lakeland’s past at these restaurants that have stood the test of time.
September 15, 2025 12:51 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Take your #BrunchGoals to the next level
August 30, 2018
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