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A spacious, modern coffee shop features high ceilings, industrial lighting, and a long white-tiled service counter.

Concord’s new location is spacious and modern, with plenty of seating inside.

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Local coffee shops are on a roll, with three of my favorites opening additional locations within the past few months. Here’s where you’ll find them:
Each one has the same menu you know and love — find my go-tos below in the Wrap.
Local coffee guide
Lakeland Christian School

Events

Monday, Jan. 26

Swing Dance Workshop | 7-11 p.m. | Union Hall | Free

Monday Reset Sound Journey | 7:15-8:15 p.m. | Just Dance | $37

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Tree Care Basics | 10 a.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Free

Trivia Night | 6:30-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | Price of purchase

Wednesday, Jan. 28

“Straight Outta Florida” | 7 p.m. | Theatre Winter Haven | $35

Thursday, Jan. 29

Distinguished Lecture Series: Victoria Addona, PhD | 6-7 p.m. | The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art | $10

Friday, Jan. 30

Friday Night Live with Evan Taylor Jones | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park | Free

Saturday, Jan. 31

Saturday Passport Applications | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Polk County Government Center | $135+

VISTEBall | 6-9:30 p.m. | SUN ‘n FUN | $75

Saturday, Feb. 7

EmpowerHer Heart: A Women’s Wellness Affair | 9-11 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park | Free | Recharge in nature, and enjoy a day that feeds your body, mind + spirit at this free event.*
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News Notes

Mansion Monday

The Super Bowl lineup is set — who are you rooting for? Stay tuned for local game day deals and places to watch. Here’s an idea: If you buy this north Lakeland home, you can watch the game in the combination movie theater/gym.

Drink

Become the classiest person at your dinner party with Palace Pizza’s Wine Tasting Experience this Thursday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will try four selections with Alvin the wine steward — call to save a seat and get sipping.

Plan Ahead

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you’re planning a swanky date night, lock in a table at one of Lakeland’s buzzy new restaurants while you still can. Flying solo or hanging out with friends? Check out our events calendar for happenings that’ll make the night unforgettable.

Fun Fact

Cows might be smarter than we thought. A Swiss Brown cow named Veronika has been seen using a stick to scratch her back — reportedly the first time cattle have shown they can use tools. See if any local bovines can match her skills at the ongoing Polk County Youth Fair. (BBC)

Eat

Which food best represents Florida? According to a new Talker Research survey of 5,000 Americans, it’s seafood, Key lime pie, and orange juice. No surprises there. Satisfy your cravings with our guide to Lakeland’s seafood scene.

Listen

Remember when almost every artist would release live albums? Streaming has drastically changed our access to live music, but we can still reminisce on the best examples from history. An album is good, but the real thing is better, as you’ll discover at Lakeland’s music venues. (The Guardian)
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Job

Manifesting a new job for 2026? Let us help. Our Job Board has 240,000+ active listings across industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and information technology. Search open jobs now.

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Answered

Which Lakeland concert do you remember most?


“Drove with my best friend and little brother from St. Pete to see Elvis for the first time in 1973 or ’74 at the old Civic Center. I remember we had floor seating so we had trouble seeing, but he sounded great!” — Cindy L.
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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Connor Jacobson

Don’t worry, I won’t leave you hanging without coffee recs on a Monday morning.
  • My favorite at Concord is an iced vanilla cappuccino (these are notoriously hard to come by elsewhere).
  • At Haven, it’s all about the award-winning roast coffee, so you can trust the drip options.
  • Finally, the vibe of Black & Brew’s new cafe makes me want to curl up with the seasonal Mexican hot chocolate.
A tan leather sofa with patterned pillows sits in a cozy room with brown walls and a three-bulb arched floor lamp.

Even in a hospital, the new Black & Brew brings the same vibe as the other three cafes.

Photo by @jennanealphotos

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