Luck be a home with a view | Get a first look at the four high-end homes that could be coming soon to the Lake Hollingsworth neighborhood.
Where to buy a taste of Dubai | It’s been trending around the world since last summer, and now the Dubai chocolate craze has reached the 863. Here’s here you can find these trendy treats around Lakeland.
A perfect park day at BSP | In case you missed it, Bonnet Springs Park was recently voted as the Best City Park in the US by USA Today — and we’ve got the scoop on what you need to know when planning your visit.
Asked
Asked
We love the Lakeland Book Crawl, but what other kind of crawl does Lakeland need?
A. Coffee crawl — let’s get jittery B. Bakery crawl — a cruffin hates to see me coming C. Pub(lix) crawl — skip the beer, just give me a sub D. Something else
Lakeland Book Crawl | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | It’s your last day to stop by one of Lakeland’s seven independent bookstores for specials, pop-ups, and events + don’t miss tonight’s finale social at 5:30 p.m. at Crash Bookshop.
Aquafest Swim Lesson Sign-Up and Aquatics Expo | 12-2 p.m. | Simpson Park Pool | Free | Little swimmers can show off their skills to get placed into the right level for summer swim lessons.
The Write Spot | 2-3:30 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Free | Join fellow writers for fun prompts, encouragement, and prizes.
Super Star Sports Party | 6:30-10 p.m. | Brew Hub | $135+ | Raise money for sports + arts scholarships with a night of live music, wine + beer, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction.
Sunday, April 27
R&B Brunch | 12-4 p.m. | La Gran Muralla | Price of purchase | Adults 21+ can sip and savor from a full brunch menu while listening to R&B tunes.
Lakeside Makers Market | 12-5 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Free+ | Shop from 100+ vendors and artisans selling their wares during this bi-weekly street market.
National Boba Day | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Tea Largo | Price of purchase | There’s no need to get jelly — get a free scoop of boba with any cold drink purchase from open to close.
Friday, May 2
3rd Annual Margarita Run 5K | 7 p.m. | Camp Margaritaville, Auburndale | $35+ | Run your way around the campsite + Lake Myrtle Park, then recover with margaritas and live entertainment.
Celebrate Trails Day — an annual distinction given to the fourth Saturday in April to honor America’s trail systems. If you want to observe the occasion, get moving and check out one of Lakeland’s hiking trails.
Travel
Good news, travelers: The costs you see when eyeing that gorgeous Airbnb will now include all fees, meaning you won’t be hit with a $300 cleaning fee after going to check out. Explore local Airbnbs with our guide to the best staycation spots in Swan City. (CNN)
Shop
In a pickle over what to wear to that upcoming event? A growing service called Pickle allows users to rent pieces of clothing from real humans — unlike popular service Rent the Runway — or rent out clothing themselves. Shop rentable pieces near Lakeland.
Tech
A new study suggests that adults over 50 who use smartphones may experience lower rates of cognitive decline. Yet another reason to subscribe to LALtoday. (The Guardian)
City Guide
City Guide
🎨 These murals are off the wall
Artist Samara Ash recommended that the best spot to take in this mural is in the Hyatt Center’s parking lot near Entrance 4 of the RP Funding Center. | Photo by LALtoday
We all know that Swan City has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Lakeland itself.
Lakeland is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Check out a few of our newest additions:
🎨 Echoes of Resilience, 701 W. Lime St. | By Samara Ash
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation sponsored this mural located on the east wall of the RP Funding Center to highlight the state’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
🎨 Bloom, 1479 Town Center Dr. | By Gillian Fazio
Find this larger-than-life mural flowering behind Books-A-Million at Lakeside Village. How many of the shopping center’s logos can you find hidden throughout?
🎨 Midtown Mini Murals, 114 E. Parker St. | By various artists
The City of Lakeland Community and Economic Development Department called on many artists to add their own flair to the wall outside Talbot House Ministries.
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Earlier this week, we asked for your Lakeland proposal stories. Shout out to reader Damon P. for sharing this tale:
“In 1956, while a student at at UF, my father proposed to my mother, a FSC student, at the Frank Lloyd Wright water dome. Dad and Mom dated as students at Clearwater High. He was in town with his Lakelander college roommate who later became his best man and then later my godfather. After living up and down the east coast, my godparents, and soon there after my parents, retired to South Lake Morton.”
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