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Event Spotlight
Bonus: Election workers get paid for training and Election Day.
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If you’ve perfected the art of filling in a ballot bubble and your outfit isn’t complete without an “I voted” sticker, consider serving as an election worker with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections’ office.
Workers are required to attend an informational meeting before applying. There are three happening this month at the Elections Operations Center, located right behind the Auburndale Speedway:
If your style is more traditional than trendy, this 6,732-sqft home in the Oakbridge area could be the one for you. It’s a 1990 time capsule with tray ceilings, a formal dining room, a wood-paneled study, and a bathroom skylight. Outside, you’ll find a pool and a private lake.
Number
$2,923. That’s the median annual property tax bill in Lakeland, which ranked No. 216 in the country. According to a study by SmartAsset, that figure represents ~2.9% of homeowner income — that’s a lower percentage than Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Orlando.
Ranked
Florida clocked in at No. 25 on a new WalletHub ranking of the best states for working from home. The report weighed factors like internet costs, home size, and cybersecurity, but we’d argue there’s one more metric that matters: great outdoor work spots. Luckily, Lakeland delivers.
Sports
Don’t get yourself in a pickle this National Pickleball Month without a place to play. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing your next open play session, head to one (or all) of these Swan City spots.
Try This
Houston, we have an idea. With our collective sense of cosmic wanderlust piqued in the midst of the Artemis II mission, the galaxy beckons. This map will help you find a spot nearLakeland to gaze at the skies with less light pollution impacting your view.
Seasonal
Spring is in full swing, meaning our calendars are packed with events like baseball games, gardening workshops, and outdoor festivals. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Swan City’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
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It’s not just about the planes at SUN ‘n FUN. It’s also about cars. And parachutes. And the daredevils jumping from cars to planes to parachutes.
Here, Red Bull pilot + skydiver Luke Aikins demonstrates the team’s “Pick and Flick” signature trick, which you may see this week at the expo. Catch them in the airshows on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday to see them defy gravity.
I didn’t know much about her breed, or how to best care for her. Thanks to Embark’s Breed + Health Dog DNA Test, that’s all changed. I’ve learned Meredith is a mix of American Pit Bull, Australian Cattle Dog, Dalmatian, and that she may be at higher risk for Intervertebral Disc Disease. Now I can take proactive steps to support her health — like keeping her on a balanced diet and opting for a harness over a collar to help reduce strain on her spine.
Try Embark for your dog, discover their unique DNA, and give them the best possible care.
T-minus one day until SUN ‘n FUN begins, and I can’t wait to share my favorite things you can’t miss. I’ll be on site capturing it all and sharing an inside look on Instagram this week, so be sure to say hello if you see me (and maybe lend me some sunscreen).
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