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Amazon’s pre-holiday sales just went live today. Shop The Buy team’s top picks and get this year’s best deals before Prime Big Deal Days ends tomorrow, October 8.
Say Goodnight to Sleep Apnea | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | A board-certified Otolaryngology (ENT) specialist will discuss the Inspire® implant, a device that works comfortably inside your body to keep your airway open during sleep.*
Nordstrom Rack | Score designer brands at attainable prices, and don’t miss the Grand Opening on Thursday, Oct. 23
The Little Gym | A play-filled destination for kids coming this fall
Plus, check out colorful murals by local artist Gillian Fazio throughout Lakeside Village. Two breezeway murals pay homage to our city as a love letter to Lakeland, and a vibrant Bloom Mural lights up the wall behind Books-A-Million.
Follow @ShopLakesideVillage on Instagram for updates on openings and community events to plan your perfect day of shopping, strolling, and dining in the crisp fall air.
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first Lakeland location on Monday, Oct. 13 at 3530 US Hwy. 98 N. The store will offer services like hunting and fishing licenses and reel line spooling, plus shoes, clothing, and equipment for all your favorite sports.
Coming Soon
Ethos Coffee Roasters is going from tall to venti after starting construction on what it calls “the coffee shop of our dreams.” It’s now being built near the corner of South Florida Avenue and County Road 540A. Until it’s open, buy your beans from Ethos’ farmers market booth.
Edu
Seems like the dress code is smarty pants. Five Florida Poly faculty members ranked in Stanford University’s annual list of the “World’s Top 2% Scientists.” Dr. Mahmoud Elish, a computational intelligence + software engineering expert, made the list for the second consecutive year.
Civic
LkldNow has published its 2025 Voter Guide, and it’s packed with information to know before casting a vote in the Nov. 4 municipal election. Read up on candidate profiles, and get explainers of the three charter amendments that will be on the ballot.
Outdoors
All of Circle B Bar Reserve is open to explore now that Alligator Alley has reopened after gator mating + nesting season. Here’s hoping they had better luck than the “Love Island” contestants.
Legacy
Rev. Richard Richardson has died at the age of 95. He’s remembered not just for his years of ministry at New Bethel AME Church, but also for his community involvement as a Lakeland Housing Authority board member and Lakeland Police Department chaplain. (LkldNow)
Sports
It’s time to go green again — the Club at Eaglebrooke has reopened its golf course. Book a tee time to see what’s new after the 18-hole course’s major renovation, or explore another one of Lakeland’s links.
Weather
Though the hottest time of year is behind us, don’t put your HVAC system on the back burner. Keep your home comfortable year-round (and stay ahead of surprise costs) with the Payne Protection Program. It includes regular HVAC maintenance visits from NATE-certified techs, priority service calls, plus 10% off repairs + parts. Learn more and enroll.*
Home
In the mood for a little home improvement? From DIY projects under $100 to expert-backed kitchen trends — and how to pay for it all — keep reading.*
Editor’s Pick
Map out your perfect route, from our own version of Doose’s Market to the Dragonfly Inn.
When the workday is done, you’ll find me nestling in for (yet another) rewatch of “Gilmore Girls” — and according to the numbers, I’m not alone. Explore our list of Swan City spots that will have you feeling like a Stars Hollow citizen, from Luke’s Diner (our own Mitchell’s Coffee House) to Kim’s Antiques (aka The Shop Across the Street).
Pro tip: Find more on our interactive map, and add your own ideas — where you lead, I will follow.
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.
The votes are in, and Bonnet Springs Park’s new tortoise has a name: Shellington. Find this tiny reptile in the Nature Center to say “shello” and explore the interactive exhibits.
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