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What’s better than shopping sales?

Shop local Cyber Monday deals in Lakeland, FL
A brown glass candle from Swan City Chandlery is burning.
Fill your home with the scents of Swan City. | Photo via @swancitychandlery
Doing it from home. Today is Cyber Monday — aka the premier day for snagging online discounts. While you’re doing your virtual window shopping, don’t forget to check out our local retailers who have online stores. Here are a few deals we’re watching in Swan City.

Remember — these are Cyber Monday-specific deals, so businesses with a Lakeland storefront may not offer the same discounts in person. Happy (virtual) shopping.

Belle La Vie Salon & Spa | Save on services like eyelash extensions, foot scrubs, teeth whitening, and more.

CYCLEdelic | Get $25 off one month of unlimited rides and two Protein-Packed Smoothies for $10.

Crash Bookshop | Get free shipping all weekend and click “Special Offers” to view the full list of Cyber Monday deals.

East of These | Locally-made accessories are 40% off. Orders over $50 get a free holiday scrunchie bundle while supplies last.

Men and women lift weights in front of an American flag.

Earn your stripes at this military-inspired gym in downtown Lakeland.

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Photo via @eys.lakeland

Earn Your Stripes Lakeland | Become a member at Lakeland’s newest military-style gym by Nov. 30 and make no payments until January 2024.

Harry’s Seafood | Get a complimentary $30 gift card for every $100 gift card purchased.

Inklings Book Shoppe | Check out this bookstore’s online shop for 50% off sale items.

Lakeland Escape Room | Use code 20CYBMON23 to get 20% off gift cards on Cyber Monday only.

Monkee’s of Lakeland | Women’s apparel and accessories are 40% off online.

Pressed | Use the code MONDAYCHEERS for 15% off mobile coffee orders — pick up in-store.

Display of fall candles and soaps in a store

Rafa Naturals’ fall line is a must.

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Photo by LALtoday

Rafa Natural | Get discounts and free shipping on orders $75+ — use codes CYBERMONDAY5, CYBERMONDAY10, CYBERMONDAY15, and CYBERMONDAY20 when you spend $75, $100, $150, or $200+ online, respectively.

Scout & Tag | Everything on this downtown retailer’s online store is 20% off. Pro tip: Add local delivery to your purchase for an additional $5.

Swan City Chandlery | Locally-made soy candles are 30% off with code Jolly30. Each purchase comes with a small free candle + free shipping.

Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply | All products + apparel are 20% off with code CYBER20 on Monday only.
 
Events
Monday, Nov. 27
  • Goat Yoga on the Farm! | Monday, Nov. 27 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Cloven Hoof Farm, 6170 Robins Rd., Lakeland | $10-$25 | We’re not kidding around — try this beginner-friendly, 45-minute goat yoga class.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
  • Tacos, Margaritas + BINGO! At The Back Nine | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Back Nine, 124 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Snag deals on tacos and margarita flights while you compete for five in a row.
  • Molly’s Musicians Showcase @ Molly McHugh’s | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 9 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Take the stage or support local musicians at this open mic night in downtown Lakeland.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
  • Live Trivia w/ Brother Burgers | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free entry | Put your knowledge to the test at this night of general trivia, brews, and food from Brother Burgers.
Thursday, Nov. 30
  • Yogadance | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 4-5 p.m. | Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, 525 Lake Crago Dr., Lakeland | $5 | Dance to music from around the world in this uplifting exercise class for all levels.
  • “The Addams Family” | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Buckner Theatre at Florida Southern College, 1100 Johnson Ave., Lakeland | $10-$20 | They’re crazy and they’re kooky — see the Addams take the stage in this comedic musical.
Friday, Dec. 1
  • Coffee and Carols | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Pressed, 213 E. Bay St., Lakeland | Free | Raise your voice at a community singalong with Swan City Children’s Choir.
  • Stand-Up Friday | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7-11 p.m. | The Yard on Mass, 802 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | $10 | Laugh along with your fellow Lakelanders at this night of stand-up comedy — tickets are on sale for the 7 p.m. show and the 9:30 p.m. show.
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Wellness

Get 25% off Halle Berry’s favorite probiotic
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Celebrate Cyber Monday from the inside out with 25% off Halle Berry’s favorite probiotic. | Photo by Metabolic Daily
Get ahead of the bloat and exhaustion this holiday season.

Instead, kick start your metabolism from the inside out with 25% off Halle Berry’s favorite probiotic: Metabolic Daily.

This multi-strain probiotic helps metabolize sugars and carbs and converts food into energy more efficiently¹, plus it sustains energy levels — perfect for this busy season.

Use code 6AMCITY25 for 25% off your first month of any membership now until Nov. 30.
Use code 6AMCITY25 for 25% off
¹Based on in vitro studies
News Notes
Number
  • $1.8 million. That’s how much Polk County commissioners unanimously approved for updates along Wabash Avenue between Ariana Street and West Hickory Street. The project will widen the avenue to three lanes + add a 10-ft asphalt path and a 5-ft concrete sidewalk in the area of Jesse Keen Elementary. (The Ledger)
Active
  • Registration is now open for the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Bonnet Springs Park. The walk, hosted by the Barnett family, will raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association research. The event begins at 8 a.m., and walkers will step off at 9 a.m. (LkldNow)
Holiday
  • The Lakeland Christmas Parade isn’t the only seasonal celebration taking place in Polk County. The parade season is kicking off in Frostproof on Saturday, Dec. 2. Check out parades in other nearby cities including Winter Haven, Auburndale, and Bartow. (The Ledger)
Cause
  • Project Wishlist Holiday Drive, a toy drive hosted by Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child, is underway. Donate toys, hygiene items, toys, and basic necessities to hospitalized children and their families. You can bring toys to one of several drop-off locations or shop LRH’s Amazon wishlist. (Fox 13 News)
Read
  • Lakeland native Juli McShay was featured in Heart and Soul, a women’s health + wellness publication, for her new cookbook, “Not by Bread Alone: Taking the F’s of Life & Making Them Work for You.” Grab your copy for recipes like pho, smothered turkey wings, sauces, and soups. (LkldNow)
Asked
  • In 2020, we connected 1,700+ readers across the southeast through our pen pal program. Karen T. wrote in to our sister-newsletter, GVLtoday, last week to tell us she’s still connected with her Florida correspondent. We want to know: Are you still connected with your 6AM City pen pal?
Health
  • Who doesn’t love one-stop shopping? Get all your medical needs in one place (think: medical information, bills, appointments, medication refills, eCheck in, health reminders, and so much more) with Lakeland Regional Health’s MyChart. Bonus: There’s an app for that, too.*
Shop
  • Give the gift of grooming this holiday season (and save big). Take 25% off sitewide during MANSCAPED’s Cyber Monday sale and shop best-sellers like The Lawn Mower® 5.0 Ultra body hair trimmer, The Performance Package 5.0 Ultra full-body grooming kit, and the stocking stuffer-worthy Body Buffer silicone scrubber.*
Featured Deal
  • Gift sharp, sophisticated menswear... for 50% off. Black Friday through Cyber Monday, score 50% off everything online at Harlestons — the Golf Digest/Golfweek/Golf Channel-featured premium men’s apparel brand — with our exclusive code: BF50. (We especially love their performance polos.) Bonus: Free shipping on $125+ and easy returns, always.*
 
History

It’s a bird, it’s a plane...

The history of Publix’s Cake Tower
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You can spot this tower off of Hwy 92. | Photo courtesy of Publix
...nope, it’s just Publix’s birthday cake water tower, aka the “hydrocake.”

Yesterday was National Cake Day, so we thought we’d sink our teeth into the history of Lakeland’s most famous cake, built in 1982.

Although the hydrocake cake may look like it’s hovering in the air, it is one hefty construction. The tower scrapes the sky standing at 146 ft and 6 inches with three tiers and 11 candles that stand 8 ft-tall illuminating the night sky.

Composed of 2.25 million pounds of steel atop 170 cubic yds of concrete, the tower can provide 250,000 gallons of water per minute.

Each of the 10 candles symbolizes five years in Publix’s then 50-year history. The middle, 11th candle represents the company’s future. The candles add 1.37 tons to the tower’s weight at 250 lbs per candle.

That’s just the start. Click below for the full story.
Another slice of Lakeland history
The Buy

The Buy 11.27.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Something leather, something botanical, or something indulgent from Six & Main’s Treat Yourself Collection — because it’s all 30% off for Cyber Monday.
Answered

We asked if you were cooking or ordering this Thanksgiving...

Build a Thanksgiving Day meal from your favorite Lakeland eateries
A poll shows 88% of Lakelanders cook their own Thanksgiving meals
Lakelanders know their way around the kitchen. | Graphic via 6AM City
...and the vast majority of you were lacing up your aprons, preheating your ovens, and mashing those potatoes on Thursday. Just 12% of readers opted to leave the cooking to the pros this year. No matter how your feast made it to the table, we hope it was delicious.
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