Feeling “Wicked” this week? This five-bedroom estate in north Lakeland is a shade of green even Elphaba would love, with ceilings high enough to defy gravity — but it’s the peach trees and huge custom closets that would be popular with Glinda.
Drink
Pressed is skipping Thanksgiving and jumping right into Christmas. Its winter menu just dropped, featuring drinks like the Polar Express peppermint mocha and the Night Before Christmas orange maple latte. Try it with one of the new cookies baked in-house.
Film
October saw the lowest revenue generated by movie ticket sales in almost three decades — excluding 2020 for obvious reasons. With the holiday season on the horizon and Oscar season in full swing, we recommend catching a flick at Lakeland’s historic Silver Moon Drive-In to help keep cinema alive. (Variety)
Number
82 million. That’s how many Americans are projected to travel 50+ miles for Thanksgiving — a new AAA record. Hopping on a plane instead? Peruse our Lakeland International Airport guide for parking, security, and gate details — so you can focus on the turkey, not the trip.
Eat
As Samwise Gamgee said, “boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew.” But if you’re looking for more from your potatoes this Thanksgiving, the New York Times has some delicious ideas. However you choose to cook your veggies, local farmers markets + farm stands are the way to go.
Arts
More than 7,500 ft above sea level, an Italian museum is taking art to new heights. The Frattini Bivouac is only accessible by hiking for 6+ hours, and it has no artwork — only a small window overlooking the Alps. It’s not quite as arduous making it to one of Lakeland’s museums. (The Guardian)
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
Listen
Lakeland Regional Health introduces Inside Scope, a podcast featuring expert insights on trending health topics. Hosted by Dr. Daniel Haight, each episode explores issues such as when to visit urgent care and managing joint pain. Learn more + tune in.*
Read
Be the smartest person in the room by reading 1440, where 4.5 million Americans find their daily, fact-based news fix. It’s free to subscribe.*
The Buy
PSA: Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale is here. With temperatures continuing to drop, we’re stocking up on a few cold weather wardrobe essentials while they’re on sale. These are our top three:
🍂 This pair of ultra-soft wide leg pants are on sale for under $35. We can’t wait to wear them while running errands, lounging, and everything in between.
🍂 Score 30% off this ribbed long sleeve basic tee — perfect for layering under your favorite sweater, vest, or jacket.
🍂 Embrace cozy sophistication with this oversized cable knit sweater that’s marked down to under $28.
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 heard a thwack on Edgewood Drive this weekend, that was just the world’s biggest pickleball stars competing at the PPA Tour Veolia Lakeland Open. I watched some of the action, and these small courts didn’t keep them from big plays. If you missed it, check in on the match results.
Shout out to the local amateurs who took to the courts as well.
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