Beauty technology has come a long way by working under the surface of the skin and providing little to no downtime. | Photo via Freepik
Eyes and shine, Lakeland — there’s a new face + eye-specializing aesthetics facility in town. Eyesthetics Florida — the new-in-'22 aesthetics arm of Eyes on Lakeland and the first of its kind in the area — offers skincare services, spa treatments, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, both for the delicate eye area and the entire face.
At the forefront of their treatment plan: saying goodbye to plastic surgery and hello to advanced technology that non-invasively and non-surgically achieves visible and radiant results(read: skin that signifies health and vibrancy).
Curious what they can do for you? Here are Eyesthetics Florida’s top four trending skin treatments to help you get your glow on in 2023:
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is a fractional skin treatment that stimulates collagen production of the underlying layers of the dermis. Using radiofrequency technology, the non-surgical procedure targets and tightens the tissues in the deeper layers of the skin to reveal a more radiant appearance. Celebs who dig it: Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian, and Lindsay Lohan.
Forma
Got 30 minutes? Touted as a non-invasive alternative to injections (or surgery), Forma is a thermal, collagen-stimulating treatment that — yes — can be done on your lunch break. The treatment results in tighter and brighter skin in all areas of the face, including crows feet, the forehead, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, nasolabial folds, jowls, smile lines, and neck.
Evoke
Labeled a non-surgical facial remodeling device, Evoketargets lose skin in the lower face + neck. The patented technology leverages bipolar RF energy to tighten the skin’s fibers, resulting in a visibly slenderized and more defined jawline.
Lumecca
All it takes is one photofacial light treatment to see significant improvements in the skin’s complexion and clarity. Using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Lumecca improves the appearance of:
Age spots (red/brown pigmentation)
Vascular lesions such as facial telangiectasias (spider veins) and poikiloderma
General Knowledge Trivia w/ Top Dog Concessions | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free | Put your general knowledge to the ultimate test with this free round of trivia.
Yoga for Beginners | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 10-11 a.m. | Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $5 | Bring your mat and some water to this yoga class for all levels focusing on breath, alignment, balance, and strength — must be 16 or older.
Thursday, Jan. 12
Munn Park Public Forum | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 3-7 p.m. | Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St., Lakeland | Free | Share your ideas for the revitalization of Munn Park with local officials at this public forum.
Friday, Jan. 13
Leadership Forum “Living, Learning and Leading Lakeland” | Friday, Jan. 13 | 2-5 p.m. | Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Dr., Lakeland | Free | Attend this panel of Lakeland business leaders for a discussion on talent recruitment and retention, equity and inclusion, and more.
Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | Union Hall, 1023 Florida Ave. S., Lakeland | $23-$30 | If you’re looking to Dance the Night Away, you don’t have to go to Mean Street — Union Hall is hosting Van Halen tribute band Completely Unchained.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Nature Narrator | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 10-11 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Children ages 4-8 can hear a story from a new narrator each month and complete a related activity or craft in the park’s Outdoor Classroom.
Dream Fest Kids Edition: Day of Caring | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Florida Children’s Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with free museum admission, live performances, arts and crafts, giveaways, and more.
Sunday, Jan. 15
Florida Tropics SC vs. Milwaukee Wave | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 3:05 p.m. | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland | $7-$23 | Turn the tide in the Tropics’ favor by cheering them on to a win over the Wave.
Monday, Jan. 16
MLK Brunch + Service Day | Monday, Jan. 16 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Joinery, 640 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Grab brunch at The Joinery before volunteering at Lighthouse Ministries, Dream Center of Lakeland, One More Child, or Prayer Walk — registration required.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Florida Southern Collegehas appointed a new Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs — Dr. TraceyD. Tedder, Ed.D. Prior to this role, Dr. Tedder worked with the school for 15 years in various roles, from Dean of the School of Education to Associate Provost.
The window for Polk County Public Schools’ school choice application is open now through Wednesday, Feb. 15. To learn more about Lakeland’s available programs, attend the School Choice Showcase on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Lakeland Square Mall from 4-7:30 p.m. 🍎
Arts
A new art installation — Lake Morton Place — is coming soon between First United Methodist Church of Lakeland and Lake Morton Drive. The piece will resemble the scene of a picnic, with the “picnic blanket” being a detailed map of the historic district. (LkldNow)
Mayfaire by-the-Lake — Lakeland’s annual juried art festival taking place over Mother’s Day weekend — is looking for participating artists. Artists with original work in categories like clay, glass, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more, can apply online. 🎨
Eat
Feasts of Persia — a Persian-American fusion food truck — is making waves in Swan City. Head to 3304 S. Florida Ave. for local favorites like chicken, steak, vegetarian dishes, beef-lamb kabob burgers, and more. Check the business’s Facebook page for hours and locations. (The Ledger)
You’ll soon be able to eat mor chikin at Bartow’s upcoming fast food eatery: Chick Fil A. Bartow’s first Chick Fil Ais under construction at 475 Van Fleet St. Plans show a two-lane drive-thru at the 4,947-sqft establishment, slated to open next month.(The Ledger)
Biz
The Pink Piano(1015 Florida Ave. S.)is celebratingeight years in business with live music and drink specials on Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. The event will be hosted by Tyler Robbins, described in a 2017 Ledger article as a “modern-day renaissance man.” 🎹 (The Ledger)
Legacy
Mackenzie Orth, the eight-year-old who received a special community Christmas parade while battling cancer, has died. Mackenzie succumbed to cancer on Sunday, Jan. 8 with her parents, Brittany and Joe, by her side. (LkldNow)
Outdoors
Be aware of alligators coyotes. With mating season nearly underway, wildlife experts are urging Floridians to refrain from leaving food outside for animals and to keep their pets indoors at night. To learn more about coyotes, including how to protect your pets, click here. 🐾 (WFLA)
Learn
If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes learning a new language — now’s your time to shine. Babbel is offering 55% off subscriptions for a limited time. How does it work?Short, 10-minute lessons(designed by real language teachers) will make you conversational in as little as three weeks of consistent practice. First step: Pick a language. 🌏 *
Finance
This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards financial freedom. Try it out for yourself. 💸 *
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What should we put on our 2023 Lakeland BINGO card? | Graphic via 6AM City
AnnouncingFresh Kitchen’s first Lakeland location wasn’t on our BINGO card for 2022, and neither was a third Black & Brew location, a 4 Rivers Smokehouse, or seeing Mayor Bill Mutz’s wife, Pam, rappel the Lakeland Electric buildingwith a flip upside down.
With the new year upon us, we’re curious: What do you predict will happen in Lakeland in 2023? From new restaurants coming to the area to development, concerts, viral Lakeland moments, and more, send us your 2023 predictions and they might just make it on our official LALtoday BINGO card.
Need some inspiration? Here are a few of our predictions to get you started:
A new Publix location will open in Lakeland
A new business will occupy the vacant Gelati Joe’s location
Editor’s pick: Are you participating in Dry January? We’re putting together a list of Lakeland’s best spots for mocktails — tell us your go-to establishment for a zero-proof beverage.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We broke down the must-do events taking place during Dream Megafest, here.
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