1885-1900 | Lakeland’s incorporation, the railroad industry, and explosive growth

1900-1915 | Elections, hospitals, and modern hotels

1915-1930 | Historic structures, presidential visits, and Publix

• Yoga for Beginners | Friday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $5 | Bring your mat and water to this class for all levels of yogis 16 or older — locations vary by day.
• Sparks & Wine Night Market | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | Free entry | Get permanent jewelry, create DIY succulents, shop from local vendors, and enjoy your favorite wines from Keel & Curley at this evening market.

• BSP Trailblazers | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7-9 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Meet with others in front of the Welcome Center and take a morning walk through the park together.
• Lakeland Punk Flea Pre-Show | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Union Hall, 1023 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | $10-$13 | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at this kick-off concert featuring Central Florida rock bands.

• Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market Vol. 7 | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 12-6 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free entry | Shop from 80+ eccentric vendors, grab a bite from your favorite local food truck, and rock out to live music.
• Stand-Up Sunday | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Yard on Mass, 802 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | $10 | Local stand-up comedians will bring the jokes, and an open mic will follow the show.

• Bakery pumpkin roll
• Bakery pumpkin loaf cake
• Yogurt pumpkin pretzels
• Pumpkin puree bites
• Publix premium pumpkin pie coffee

• The US Small Business Administration awarded the Florida High Tech Corridor (The Corridor) with $150,000 for companies in areas outside the urban core, like Lakeland. The Corridor will work with Catapult Lakeland to help businesses “access resources, programs, and connections,” according to Catapult President Christin Strawbridge.

• Duke Energy Corp. is putting up $4.6 million+ for a new deal with the City of Lakeland. Under the deal, Duke will construct a high-voltage transmission line through Lakeland’s Northeast wellfield. The two entities worked together to avoid sensitive wetlands; no new roads will be constructed. (The Ledger)

• 50%. That’s how much of the land being developed for Creek Ranch — a newly approved 1,876-home development — must be set aside for conservation. Developers have agreed to allocate 650 acres, or 51.3% of the land, for conservation. Area residents remain concerned about traffic and a narrower wildlife corridor. (WFLA)

• Support scholarships and equipment for Polk State College students at Polk State FallFest on Saturday, Oct. 14. This year will mark 37 FallFests for the school. Attend for haunted houses, craft booths, live music, and the festival’s first-ever car show. Pro tip: Register to show your car for $20.

• Lakeside Village will take guests to another planet at this year’s Galactic Invasion-themed Halloween Bash on Friday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. This free event will feature a trick-or-treat trail, photo ops, and family fun on the Lawn.

• Yom Kippur begins at sundown this Sunday, Sept. 24, marking the beginning of the Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Those who observe will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall on Monday, Sept. 25.

• Andrew Graham of the Flying Tigers was named the Florida State League Manager of the Year by the Minor League Baseball organization. The Flying Tigers made it to the playoffs before falling to the Clearwater Threshers.

• Did you know that Lakeland Regional Health welcomed 70 resident physicians this summer for its first-ever Graduate Medical Education program? We went behind the scenes of the new program — and learned what it takes to become a physician. See how our day went (and why the GME is good for Lakeland).*

• Experience luxury living in a tranquil environment with Grasslands West, a high-end single family gated rental community that caters to your every need. The community is pet-friendly, and boasts lawn maintenance, pest control + internet services all included. Take your pick from three different floor plans.*

• One in three pets will get lost at some point in their lives — but dogs and cats with registered microchips are 52% more likely to be returned. Make sure your furbaby makes it home by jumping on SPCA Florida Medical Center’s $20 microchip special, happening now through Nov. 30.*

• Meet Beam Dream: A nighttime hot cocoa crafted with ingredients like reishi and melatonin. In a clinical study, 93% of users woke up feeling more refreshed. Get sippin’.*

• “There are no mistakes in life, only lessons to be learned” — @amfbmcgowan
• “Dixieland Art and Alley Fest 11/11/23" — @artsandcanines
• “What did one fungi say to the other fungi when they got married? I want to grow mold with you” — @jennifer.simoff
• “‘See other side’ on both sides” —@crookedhalofeminist
• “You can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish.” — @stephenrobles
• “Don’t eat clowns. They taste funny.” — @mhayihelpyou
• “You can’t have a rainbow without the rain” — @_allisonrose02_
• “We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty” — @i_am_full_length_potato
• “Happiness looks good on you” — @lechuguita._kawaii