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90º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 7:08 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
After weeks of rehearsal at the RP Funding Center, Disney on Ice will kick off its tour today with performances of “Frozen” and “Encanto” in Jenkins Arena. Catch them today at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. — you might even see us at the first showing.
 
Top Stories
A Polk County Waste & Recycling truck drives on a one-lane road surrounded by grass and trees

Polk County ends curbside recycling pickup service | ICYMI, the county stopped picking up recyclables on Oct. 1. What’s next? Get your recycling questions answered, from what’s changed to how you can still get your recyclables picked up.

A historic black and white photo of a group of men standing in front of a grocery store and post office in the historic Kathleen area.

5 things you might not know about Lakeland’s Kathleen area | Get to know the history behind the unincorporated communities that make up a significant portion of the north Lakeland area.

A drone shot of the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire's White Mountains during the fall time.

A Lakelander’s travel guide to Boston | Looking for colorful foliage this fall? Fly out of LAL to Boston, MA/Manchester, NH — and bring this guide along for our recs of where to stay + play.
 
Asked
 

How often do you visit the Silver Moon Drive-In?
A. I’m there practically every week.
B. Once every month or so.
C. I’ve been a few times.
D. I’ve never been before.
 
Events
 
This Weekend
  • Vintage Market Days of Metro Tampa | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, Plant City | $5+ | Head to the Grimes Building and Astin Pavilion for this upscale, vintage-inspired fall market.
  • Wonder House Halloween Night Tour | Saturday, Oct. 5-Saturday, Nov. 2 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wonder House, Bartow | $15+ | Take a family-friendly, Halloween-themed tour of this mysterious home — tickets are cash-only.
  • Jokes and Jam Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 12-11 p.m. | Tanner’s Lakeside, Winter Haven | $10 | This benefit event is bringing the tunes and the laughs with a day full of performances.
  • Colton Dixon: UP & UP Tour | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Victory Church | $21+ | Recording artist + “American Idol” star Colton Dixon will perform with openers Austin French and Jeremy Rosado.
  • 2024 IWWF World Barefoot Water Ski Championships Opening Ceremony | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Lake Silver, Winter Haven | Free | Welcome 100+ water skiers from 10 countries as this international competition begins.
Plan Ahead
  • 44th Annual Lake Morton Swan Roundup | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 7 a.m. | Lake Morton | Free | Watch as city staff and veterinarians round up each swan for its annual health checkup — pro tip: have your camera ready.
  • Biz Bash 2024 | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 4:30-7 p.m. | SUN ‘n FUN | Free | Network with entrepreneurs + small business owners over bites by Catapult Kitchen members.
  • Lakeland Food Truck Rally | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park | Free+ | Try food from 15 different food trucks while enjoying live music from a DJ.
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News Notes
Development
  • The reconstruction of part of Lakeland Hills Boulevard will begin on Monday, Oct. 7. While FDOT is footing the $27.6 million bill, the City of Lakeland will update the road’s drainage + sewage during the project. Plan ahead for closures and detours. (LkldNow)
Weather
  • If Hurricane Helene took a toll on your yard outside city limits, call 863-284-4319 to be added to Polk’s hurricane debris pickup list. The Roads and Drainage Division will pick up county customers’ debris, and Solid Waste will collect regular yard waste as usual.
Seasonal
  • There’s still time to rock around the Christmas tree — or rather, the Christmas float. The deadline for float applications for the Lakeland Christmas Parade has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 30. Need inspiration for a landmark-themed creation? We’ve got you covered.
Number
  • $3.13. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Florida right now. Read more about the cost of living in Lakeland, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Weather
  • Is it hot in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Lakeland this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Regional
  • If you’re a Lakelander, you know that residents never miss a farmers market and don’t feed the swans bread. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to LALtoday readers.
 
City Guide
 

What’s new on the menu
A plate of ricotta dip with toasted bread is shown.
The food at Sabrina’s is almost too pretty to eat — almost. | Photo by LALtoday
Change up your dinner plans and try something new this weekend. Many hot Lakeland restaurants have opened over the past several months, from quick bites to fine dining.

Sabrina’s Delicacies | Charcuterie
Head to this Instagram-worthy spot tomorrow, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an October Mini Market along with Pour Bear Coffee. Shop from local vendors, grab a charcuterie box or sandwich, and sip a pumpkin spice latte.

Curry Leaves | Indian
This eatery might be located off the beaten path in the north Lakeland Quality Inn, but it’s got a lunch buffet full of classic + innovative Indian dishes that will make it worth the trip.

La Gran Muralla | Latin-Asian fusion
Don’t let first impressions fool you — this fusion eatery may look like an unassuming sandwich shop when you first walk in, but step behind the Coke machine to see it transform into a speakeasy.
 
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An autumn door wreath made of silk. Crafted with life-like foliage, berries, and pumpkins, this wreath will welcome the fall season and give a festive touch to your home.
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