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Take a bite of Lakeland’s past at these restaurants that have stood the test of time.
Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
Millions of years ago, marine animals, mammals, and reptiles called Florida home. Learn about five whose fossils have been found in the Bone Valley area of Polk County.
Check out a book, then check out these unique library features that cardholders can enjoy.
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive the dog days of summer from years gone by.
Your home could have been built by a Lakelander of the past — and ordered from a catalog.
A new online tool shows the most notable celebrity from each birthplace on earth — these are the four highest-ranking stars from Polk County.
Tourism is one of Polk County’s top three industries, and you can help Visit Central Florida keep it growing through the Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and Sports program.
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.”
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
Find a quiet place for reflection at Veterans Memorial Park, a serene green space near downtown Lakeland on the shores of Lake Beulah.
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