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Explore Central Florida’s best berries with Strawberry Season Passports
Did you get your hands on the popular Strawberry Season Passports before they sold out? If not, no worries — just follow along with our editor’s tasty travels.
March 11, 2026 10:55 AM
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Connor Jacobson
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Best pizza in LAL: Does Yelp get it right?
May 3, 2019
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Jessica Reyna
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Lakeland’s newest Indian restaurant: Curry Mango
April 12, 2019
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Kaylee Holland
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7 charcuterie + cheese boards in Lakeland
March 19, 2019
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The chef’s table is now your table
January 11, 2019
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Holiday drinks to try from local tastemakers
December 19, 2018
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Jessica Reyna
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Food
Thanksgiving facts to spread around the dinner table
November 21, 2018
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An exterior view of small businesses on North Kentucky Avenue, including Scout & Tag, with seating and plants outside.
Food
Small businesses in Lakeland you’d cry over if closed
November 16, 2018
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Jessica Reyna
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Food
Restaurateur’s picks in Central FL
November 7, 2018
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Kaylee Holland
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Food
Catapult’s secret ingredient for culinary success
November 5, 2018
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The Italian spots LALers recommend
October 17, 2018
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Jessica Reyna
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