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🫖 Now, pour the tea
Three cups of iced Color Theory Tea Co. tea from Black & Brew
Visit Black & Brew’s locations to get a cup of Color Theory Tea, or bring home a bag to brew at home. | Photo by Color Theory Tea Co.
Fancy a spot of tea? Check out these recommendations with offerings from a classic Southern sweet tea to a full English tea time.

Color Theory Tea, locations vary
Brew your favorite cup at home by ordering online from this Lakeland-based company, or find it at Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro or Pressed Books & Coffee.

HTeaO, 3920 S. Florida Ave.
Fill a cup with one of 30+ flavors of iced tea, then top it off with a fresh fruit garnish. Pro tip: Nurses and teachers can enjoy half-price cups of tea all day from May 13-26 with a valid ID.

You won’t wanna spill this tea.

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Photo by @quinteassence, @evrnest and @werlostboys

Quinteassance, 839 N. Massachusetts Ave.
Head to this relaxing lounge for a cup of herbal tea, or get adventurous with the build-your-own boba menu.

Z’s Teas, 948 S. Florida Ave.
Located in Dixieland, this new tea room serves up botantical teas, kava + coffee. Pro tip: Keep an eye on its Facebook page for daily deals like Tuesday happy hour.

Tea Largo, 4632 Cleveland Heights Blvd.
With a menu ranging from matcha to boba and everything in between, this cafe has been a staple of the Lakeland tea scene since 2007.

SUN KAVA, 5711 S. Florida Ave., Ste. 3
This late night spot offers a variety of teas mixed with CBD blends, along with a limited food menu.

A view from the window of Lavender 'n Lace Tearoom

Sit + sip a while as you enjoy the views over a hot cup of tea.

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Photo by @lavendernlacefl

Lavender ‘n Lace Tearoom, 430 N. Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred
Located ~35 minutes from Lakeland, this quaint tearoom has provided customers with afternoon tea, seasonal foods, and desserts for 30+ years.

Sweet Magnolias Tea Bistro, 212 Howard St., Auburndale
Visit this tea room located in a historic home ~25 minutes from Lakeland for an afternoon bite. Pro tip: It also offers themed birthday tea parties.

Where else are you getting a cuppa? Spill the tea on your favorite places.
 
Asked
 
At which tea spot can you find the Wonder Woman tea?
A. Pressed Books & Coffee
B. HTeaO
C. Z’s Teas
D. Sweet Magnolias Tea Bistro
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, May 7
  • Public Safety Career Fair | Tuesday, May 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Lakeland Police Department Community Room, 219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | Free | Meet with recruiters for firefighter, officer, and 911 positions.
  • The Lakeland Stamp Club | Tuesday, May 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Peggy Brown Building, 215 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | Free | Share your interest in stamp collecting at this casual gathering.
Wednesday, May 8
  • Knit One, Crochet Too! | Wednesday, May 8 | 5-6:55 p.m. | Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, 1700 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Bring your current knitting or crocheting project to work and chat with others.
  • Women’s Self-Defense Classes | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-7 p.m. | Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $12-$38 | Enhance personal safety and learn self-defense techniques in this class for women ages 15 and up.
Thursday, May 9
  • Four Seasons | Thursday, May 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St., Lakeland | $10 | Couples and singles can waltz, cha cha, swing, and foxtrot at this weekly dance social.
Friday, May 10
  • Senior Social: Luau! | Friday, May 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Medulla Community Center, 1049 Parker Rd., Lakeland | Free | Start the summer with lunch and games at this party just for adults 55+.
Wednesday, May 15
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Finance
 
This $1 billion startup is disrupting the retirement industry
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A financial advisor could help you save and invest for retirement. | Photo provided by SmartAsset
This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161M to help people plan for retirement.

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise millennial planning ahead — SmartAsset’s free quiz makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. Research suggests that people who work with a financial advisor could end up with 15% more money to spend in retirement.¹

Ready to kickstart your retirement plans?
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • Polk County’s Supervisor of Elections will host several informational meetings this month for those interested in serving as election workers. Reserve your spot to attend tomorrow’s meeting in Mulberry or the meeting in Bartow on Friday, May 31.
Transit
  • SunRail recently celebrated 10 years of service — and it doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. FDOT released new plans to potentially connect SunRail stops between Orlando International Airport and Disney Springs. Plus, a potential Polk expansion is still being considered. (Bay News 9)
Community
  • Help shape the future of Polk County by sharing your opinions on infrastructure, health, housing, education, and more in Polk Vision’s annual Quality of Life survey. All those who complete the survey will be automatically entered to win a $100 gift card.
Feel Good
  • Grab a cup of coffee while supporting adoptable cats at Andrew’s Coffee’s first-ever pop-up with Botany Cats today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve your spot to get your caffeine + cuddle fix.
Asked
  • Recently, we asked you to shout out your favorite Lakeland small businesses, and you understood the assignment. Now, we’re getting specific. Do you know of a veteran-owned business around Lakeland that deserves some hype? Share it with us — we might feature it in an upcoming newsletter.
Wellness
  • Embrace peace + relaxation in a free guided tai chi class with Satya Life Yoga this Saturday, May 11 at Bonnet Springs Park from 8 to 9 a.m. The class is part of BSP’s celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Community
  • Your LALtoday Editors here. We care about Lakeland. We also care about the people in it. That’s why every day, we bring you positive, impactful news stories about our city — skipping the political talk, crime coverage, and biased reporting. Support our approach to local news with a one-time donation.
 
 
Development
 
🎶 It’s fun to stay at the YMCA
Rendering of the George Jenkins Field House
The George Jenkins Field House will have two basketball courts, one indoor turf field, and an elevated indoor track. | Rendering via Bob Adams Family Community YMCA
The Bob Adams Family Community YMCA at 3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd. (formerly Lakeland Family YMCA) is breaking ground today at 9 a.m. on the next phase of its $21 million, multi-year renovation.

The George Jenkins Field House will boast two stories and will be home to an indoor turf field, two basketball courts, and an elevated indoor track. In total, the structure will encompass 40,000 sqft. A timeline for the construction of the fieldhouse has not been shared.

The project’s first phase, a new 150-space parking lot began construction in the fall of 2023. The YMCA announced that it expects this phase to take anywhere from 9-12 months, which gives it an estimated completion date by fall of this year.

Head to the link below to see what other renovations are in store for the community hub over the next three years.
 
The Buy
 
A gift for your favorite teacher. We promise this is better than a shiny apple on their desk. Check out our teacher appreciation giveaway on Six and Main’s Instagram.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Amelia Herring.jpg Today’s edition by:
Amelia
From the editor
ICYMI, it’s getting hot out there. One of my favorite ways to cool off when it gets hot is by sipping on a cold iced tea, so our story today felt particularly fitting. Catch me living off of iced Color Theory teas for the foreseeable future.
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