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Lakeland’s hottest day on record was June 4, 1985 when Swan City hit 105°.
With the help of the Save America’s Treasures grant, Bok Tower Gardens is planning to undergo a multimillion-dollar restoration project — here’s how you can help.
This classic Florida menu item was created just down the road in Ybor City — since then, it’s become a favorite for Lakelanders on lunch.
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lakeland’s past — plus hope for the future.
Mitchell’s Coffee Shop has been serving up coffee and gourmet food since 1998. See what inspired the coffee shop’s founder to open the first shop of its kind in Lakeland 25 years ago.
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Lakeland nod there — these craft beers found around Swan City take local pride seriously.
We’re reminiscing on some literal blasts from the past — from live shows to roller coasters and other attractions.
Founded in 1948, Silver Moon Drive-In has provided first-run films to Polk County residents for 75+ years — here’s a look at its storyboard.
Warning: This story has a bit of a sad ending.
Canopy roads, bungalows, brick streets, and royal swans — you’ll find all this and more throughout Lakeland’s seven historic districts.
Learn the back story of Strollo’s, a restaurant that first introduced Italian cuisine to Lakeland in the 1940s.
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Learn who’s in charge of city decisions, how to grow your business, and how to get involved.
The City of Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency is on the hunt for the next tenant to take over the space on North Massachusetts Avenue.
Discover a hidden gem or try a local favorite restaurant for the first time in this series.
Learn how this coffee shop is helping a Lakeland-based nonprofit in its mission to support children in foster care.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lakeland’s many beautiful patios.
We already knew that Lakeland was one of the best places to live, but these stories just prove it even more.