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See how kidsPACK ensures disadvantaged kids don’t go hungry.
Wondering how the city plans to protect its swans, where you can sit, or when you can place your chairs? Keep reading to learn how this year’s parade will work and ask us your additional questions.
Bonnet Springs Park will host a Birthday Bash to celebrate its first year of operations. See what’s on the schedule and what milestones the park has achieved this year.
The only thing scary about these kitchens is how good they are.
Did you know that Lakeland once hosted the largest music festival in the state? Learn the history of 1977’s Florida Sunfest, plus a reader’s own story of how it all went down.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to Fuel the Fire at Southeastern University? Join us as we attend an SEU Preview Day to find out for ourselves.
Whether you’re actively seeking a new furry family member or simply interested in meeting Lakeland’s adoptable pets, keep reading for shelters you should visit in Swan City.
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See what five SEU graduates are doing to make a difference in our communities.
Did you know that not only is I-4 known for accidents and bumper-to-bumper hold-ups, but it’s also home to a myriad of graves? Keep reading to learn about America’s most haunted highway.
From multi-family housing to new businesses, learn what’s popping up in the Garden District, a sub-district that’s full of historic charm.
With a new renewable energy field under negotiation, plans for the Central Florida Innovation District could be coming to life in Lakeland. Check out these new and proposed technology developments.
Amazon employees can have their tuition partially or fully covered thanks to the new program bringing aircraft mechanic training to LAL.
Created in 1875, Cassadaga, FL finds its roots in spiritualism. Learn more about this haunting community just 90 minutes from Lakeland.
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Here are the Pub Subs that eight of Lakeland’s movers + shakers order when they hit the Publix Deli.
This STEM-focused college continues to grow. See what’s next for Florida Polytechnic University’s campus and student body.
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Catapult’s Holiday Gift Boxes feature locally sourced treasures from Catapult’s entrepreneurs and alumni.
The City of Lakeland has finalized its budget for the upcoming fiscal year — let’s take a look at the $746.9 million bottom line.
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Pack your bags, because we’re giving recs on where to go + what to do this fall and winter.
Lakeland history is the gift that keeps on giving. Read on for key moments in Swan City history.
Learn from local and statewide experts in historic home preservation at this free event at Florida Southern College.
Our town has become a regular star on the silver screen — how many of these movies have you seen that were filmed on location in Lakeland?
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We’ve got the inside scoop on who and what to see at Bonnet Springs Park’s Bienvenido a BSP: Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
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See what it takes to become a physician — and how the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program is good for Lakeland.
We’re breaking out our crystal ball and looking ahead towards the future of these developments underway around Lakeland.
Fall means the return of college sports in Lakeland. Never miss a game with our guide to local teams.
From early childhood education to schools for underserved communities, here are the educational opportunities coming soon to the Lakeland + Polk areas that we’re watching.
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Take a photo tour of Grasslands West, offering upscale homes with stellar views overlooking the golf course or water.
