Can you tell I was thinking green with this order?
Photo by LALtoday
Goodbye MK Boba, hello Tanuki Boba Cafe. The fan-favorite small biz now has a new name and expanded menu. I stopped by Tanuki’s weekly pop-up on the Catapult patio, and the matcha latte + avocado toast on sourdough — and these Lake Mirror views — were the best way to start my day.
Try it for yourself on Thursday mornings outside Catapult, or find the truck at the farmers market when it restarts this Saturday.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Sept. 2
The Garden Club of Lakeland - Gloriosa Circle | 6:30-8 p.m. | Central Florida Speech and Hearing Community Room | Free | New members are welcome to join these meetings with discussions on plants, field trips, and refreshments.
Adam Sandler Trivia Night | 6:30-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | Price of purchase | First place wins four tickets to Sandler’s “You’re My Best Friend” tour in Tampa on Saturday, Sept. 6 — make dining reservations to play.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Knit One, Crochet Too | 5-6:55 p.m. | Larry R. Jackson Branch Library | Free | Connect with other knitting + crocheting fanatics while working on your current projects together.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Schmoozapalooza 2025 | 4-7 p.m. | HCC Trinkle Center, Plant City | $10 | This networking event describes itself as a combination of a tailgate party and a business expo.
Friday, Sept. 5
First Friday: Septober Fest | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free+ | Turn up the polka beats for this festive block party.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Lindy Ball at Union Hall | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Union Hall | $20+ | Show off your moves on the dance floor with LKLD Lindy Hop and the band Blues N’A Suitcase.
183. That’s how many pounds one waterlily held at Bok Tower Gardens, winning the international Waterlily Weigh-Off contest by one pound. The Lake Wales sanctuary was up against 47 competitors from nine countries, including Redleaf Exotics in Tennessee, which won the Fan Favorite award.
Concert
Ya like jazz? The Blended Family Foundation is bringing back Swan City Jazz Jamz at Union Hall. For a suggested donation of $10, you can catch live musicians doing their thing on Sept. 21, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16. Each show starts at 5 p.m.
Real Estate
How much do you think the most expensive single-family home listing in the United States is? If you guessed $300 million, congratulations. This listing in Aspen, CO sits on 74+ acres and boasts 27,000+ sqft within the idyllic Rocky Mountains. Compare that to the priciest single-family home on Lakeland’s market.
Feel Good
Last month, we shared the story of a Polk fire rescue crew who helped deliver a baby in four minutes, and we’re glad to say it has a happy ending. The team reunited with the Hartl family, including baby Theodore, who are all healthy at home. (WFTS)
Tech
Google has launched Preferred Sources in the US, a feature that allows your favorite sources to appear more frequently in search results. This is great news if you love LALtoday — you can follow Google’s instructions to see even more of our hyperlocal content.
Eat
Chipotle has launched “Build-Your-Own Chipotle,” a new, digital-only offering that allows you to order key ingredients in bulk for small groups (or meal prepping, perhaps?). Alternatively, switch up your lunch routine with a bite from one of these local spots where a meal for one costs less than $12.
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The Buy
It’s finally September — that means it’s basically fall, right? Treat yourself in honor of a brand new autumn season with top-rated decor that’s all $30 or less.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you were buying a home, which would you choose?
40%: Historic home — the more character, the better 28%: New construction — move-in ready, please 23%: Apartment or condo — I’d love to downsize 9%: Fixer-upper — it’s okay if it’s a few years old
It’s the second day of September — how many pumpkin spice lattes have you had so far? I had to give Foxtail’s a try since it’s our newest cafe. I thought it was perfectly sweet and velvety smooth, and I’m already planning to try the Spiced Cappleccino next time I go. Apple in espresso — who would have thought?
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