We’re going to Hollywood | Get to know the short-lived Lakeland restaurant that gave Swan City residents a true taste of Tinseltown.
On the highway to history | You may have seen their work and not even realized — this group of 26 individuals left a lasting impact on the contemporary art scene.
Hopping on a plane at LAL | Before you pack your dreams and a cardigan, here’s what you need to know about flying out of Lakeland Linder.
Asked
Asked
What type of late night activity should Lakeland get more of?
A. Fine dining B. Social clubs (jazz lounges, rooftop bars, etc.) C. Activity hubs (board game cafes, indoor sports, etc.) D. Something else
Imperial Polk Genealogical Society | 1-2 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Free | Join these monthly meetings in person or over Zoom to learn strategies for genealogy research from guest speakers.
Cleveland Heights Mini Market | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pour Bear Coffee | Free+ | Grab coffee at Pour Bear, bites from Sabrina’s Delicacies, and vintage + handmade finds from vendors.
Big C New Me Power Crew | 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. | Clique Salon and Med Spa | Free | Cancer survivors can apply to find community while getting makeovers, taking professional photos, and meeting with professionals.
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans’ Hometown Heroes | 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bartow Civic Center, Bartow | Free+ | Veterans + their guests are invited to a luncheon hosted by the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 3, and Summerlin Military Academy.
Friday, Nov. 15
Girls Night Out | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free+ | Sip, shop, and stroll through downtown with a night of music and cocktails.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Southern Showcase | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Branscomb Memorial Auditorium | Free | Head to campus for a half-day event to discover everything Florida Southern College has to offer, directly from its knowledgeable students, faculty, and staff.*
Stretch your legs in the great outdoors. | Photo by @justrunfuller
No, really. From quick and easy loops around town to drives that take you to fantastic lakes and marshes, our county has so many options to hit the trail. Lace up your hiking boots + let’s get moving.
Colt Creek State Park This grassy, padded hike boasts cool breeze and shade if you catch it at the right time.
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, Lake Wales The Lake Wales forest contains the highest concentration of endangered plants in the continental US, so bring your cameras and don’t forget the pack in, pack out rule — aka take your trash with you.
Marshall Hampton Reserve, Winter Haven Nestled right across the way from Circle B, this reserve provides a trail for everyone. For a shaded trail, check out the Acorn Hammock Loop.
ICYMI, Avelo announced on Thursday that it will add its ninth nonstop flight destination out of LAL this spring to Nashville, TN. Want to get the inside scoop on what to do + where to dine when visiting Music City? Our friends at NASHtoday have you covered.
