• General Knowledge Trivia with Best Dressed Eggs Food Truck | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free | Put your general knowledge to the test and enjoy bites from Best Dressed Eggs Food Truck.
• Sunset Sounds: Tyler Dusek | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | Free | Enjoy farm-fresh food, handcrafted wine, beer, and cider, and live entertainment.

• OneBlood Blood Drive | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Lakeland Police Department, 219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | Free | Donate blood to receive a $20 gift card, a t-shirt, and a wellness checkup — DYK a single car-crash victim can require 100 pints of blood?
• Buffalo Soldiers: From United States Colored Troops to Regular Soldiers | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Heritage Park, 8950 N. Campbell Rd, Lakeland | Free | Learn about the 9th and 10th United States Cavalry from Buffalo Soldiers Florida, Inc. President Richard Wilder.

• “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | $20-$26 | Take flight at this musical based on the beloved children’s movie.
• Autism/ASD Support Group | Friday, Feb. 24 | 10-11:15 a.m. | CJB United Way Children’s Resource Center, 650 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Join other members of this community for support and encouragement — childcare is provided.

• Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Find fresh produce, plants, and locally handcrafted items at this outdoor farmers market.
• Sexual Wholeness Conference | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Somos Church, 3125 US HWY 98 South, Lakeland | $59-$99 | Open to singles and couples, this conference will help you explore your sexual story in an effort to find healing and healthy desire.*

• Florida Tropics SC vs. Tacoma Stars | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 3:05 p.m. | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland | $7-$23 | Cheer the Tropics onto a win over the Stars at this home game.
• Baby Goat Yoga on the Farm! | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 1-2 p.m. | The Cloven Hoof Farm, 6170 Robbins Rd., Lakeland | $5-$25 | We’re not kidding around — try this beginner-friendly, 45-minute goat yoga class.

• 89º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• Barnett Family Park will soon be neighbored by four new apartment buildings. The new three-story complex will feature one and two-bedroom units. Ground-floor apartments will have wide front porches, and second-floor units will have “a gabled, three-arch porch” reminiscent of a historic home that once stood on the property. 🏗 (The Ledger)
• The LDDA commissioned Jon Kirk of Straughn Trout Architects to create renderings of downtown’s potential public restrooms. According to Julie Townsend of the LDDA, a two-story building — designed to match downtown’s historic architecture — could house restrooms, a welcome center, LDDA offices, and potentially an agency “working on homelessness issues.” (LkldNow)

• Part of Waring Road (north of West Pipkin Road) is closed through Tuesday, March 7 while crews work on the West Pipkin Road Widening Project. During this 15-day period, crews will install a drainage pipe beneath the road. Drivers will be detoured along Old Medulla Road or West Pipkin Road.

• No. 3. That’s what Lakeland ranked on LendingTree’s list of Top 10 Biggest Boomtowns in the US. LendingTree’s findings were the result of comparing the nation’s 100 biggest metros across eight metrics. Of the three Florida cities on the list (including Jacksonville and North Port), Lakeland ranked the highest. (WFLA)

• A third drive-thru lane could be coming to South Florida Avenue and Alamo Drive’s Chick-fil-A. To ease congestion at the already busy establishment, owner Scott Brickhouse submitted $415,000 renovation plans for a drive-thru-only entrance on West Alamo Drive. 🍟 (The Ledger)

• $3,000. That’s the starting bid for Total Wrecking and Environmental’s auction to trigger the controlled implosion on Saturday, March 4. Funds raised will be donated to charity. Pro tip: You can skip the line and buy the rights to start the demolition outright for a cool $30,000. 💥 (The Ledger)

• Tickets are available now for the Lakeland City Commission SUN ‘n FUN Breakfast, formerly The Mayor’s Breakfast, on Wednesday, March 1 at 7 a.m. Guest speakers include Sara Roberts McCarley, Matt McCardle, and Gene Conrad — breakfast will be held at the SUN ’n FUN Expo Campus’ Skylight Hangar.

• Step right up. Specials on wristbands for the Florida Strawberry Festival Midway are now available. See the full list of daily deals on wristbands for admission to rides. Make plans to attend the festival from Thursday, March 2-Sunday, March 12. 🍓

• Looking for a way to bring your ideas to reality? Catapult’s Maker Space provides the tools to get the job done. Membership includes access to commercial grade manufacturing equipment for a wood shop, metal shop, 3D printing lab, and an assembly area. Learn more about the space (and fellow makers).*

• A regular financial check-up is even more crucial today as inflation continues to decrease the value of your money. Bookmark these seven tips to help fight inflation and maximize your hard-earned dollars. 💸 *

• What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*

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