• Mystery Building No. 1 was built by one of Lakeland’s former mayors in 1903. Throughout the years, it has housed dry goods businesses, a cigar company, a sporting goods store, salons, and more. You’ll recognize this Richardsonian Romanesque-style building by its arched windows and round tower.
• Mystery Building No. 2, constructed in 1902, is Lakeland’s oldest standing commercial building. Like building No. 1, it was built by a former mayor. In 1907, it housed the Electric Theatre, Lakeland’s first movie house. Today, it houses retail stores just steps away from building No. 1.
• Mystery Building No. 3 can be found on North Kentucky Avenue. Look for its tin roof and wide, covered porches to find Lakeland’s last standing railroad hotel, constructed in 1916 to house railroad workers. Head to the building’s east side to see an exterior wash house still standing.
• Mystery Building No. 4 is known for its Neo-Georgian façades, truncated corner entrance, and red brick + cast iron exterior. Built in 1904 after a fire decimated an entire block east of Munn Park, the building has housed several businesses, restaurants, and drugstores.

• Yoga for Beginners | Monday, Nov. 13 | 10-11 a.m. | Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. 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.
• Auditions: “The Fantasticks” | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | Free | Try out for this community production set for January 2024.

• Managing Diabetes During the Holidays | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Medulla Resource Center, 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland | Free | Learn to navigate the holiday season while living with diabetes — food demonstrations and tastings are included.
• Spirit Night for Noah’s Ark of Central Florida | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 5-9 p.m. | Lakeland Ice Cream Company South, 2972 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland | Price of purchase | Mention “Spirit Night for Noah’s Ark” at the checkout counter and the organization will receive 10% of your sale’s proceeds.

• Yoga Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | $10 | Learn about the featured wine during this 50-minute guided yoga practice — registration includes the class and the wine.
• Live Trivia w/ SB&B Food Truck | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free entry | Show what you know with trivia led by Hold On I Know This.

• A runoff election for the District A Northwest City Commission seat is set for Dec. 5. All residents within Lakeland’s city limits can vote, regardless of which district they live in, according to the city charter. This could change in January when a Charter Review Committee will review the document. (LkldNow)

• Congratulations are in order for Elizabeth Ashmore and Richard Reich, PCPS’ Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year. Ashmore teaches third grade at Padgett Elementary in Lakeland, and Reich is the registrar at East Area Adult School.

• Mark your calendar for Vet Fest on Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Veterans can learn about available resources and receive on-site support from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other service organizations. (The Ledger)

• Sow Exotic is now offering pickup for online orders at its new space in Winter Haven. Place your order online and select the local pickup option to skip delivery fees. A fruiting or medicinal plant makes for a great Christmas gift for your green-thumbed friends (hint, hint).

• Almora Sweets specializes in made-from-scratch, New York-style cheesecake, available as whole cakes or by the slice. Visit the small biz at 5040 Lunn Rd. to try one of its 30+ flavors. Pro tip: It’s easiest to access by entering West Pipkin Road from South Florida Avenue.

• If you’re ready for another Lakeland music festival, this will be music to your ears. The 2024 Swan City Jazz Festival is on the books for Jan. 20-21, 2024 in Munn Park. Headliners include guitarist Julian Vaughn and Grammy-winning pianist Lannie Battistini.

• Registration is officially open for the Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run. The annual 5K/10K — to be hosted at the Lake Mirror Promenade on Saturday, March 2 — brings the community together to help conquer cancer while celebrating survivors. See the course + register.*

• Meet kidsPACK — our Publix Giveback Giveaway winner. We spoke to the nonprofit to find out how they make a massive impact in the lives of local kids who may otherwise go hungry. See our feature (and learn how to support the important work they do for Lakeland children).*

• Ready to get ahead in the new year by starting a rewarding career? Payne Air is hiring for AC technicians. Earn good pay + enjoy great benefits with an 87-year-old company located right here in Swan City. Learn more + apply by contacting the HR department at (863) 686-6163.*

• This card is offering a rare $300 welcome bonus (and bonuses like that don’t come around that often). That’s why thousands are lining up for it. Learn more and apply.*

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