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City
A new AdventHealth hospital is coming to south Lakeland by 2027
The health provider plans to build a 400-bed hospital and medical complex in the area over the next several years.
September 17, 2024 01:06 PM
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Amelia Herring
A home in the historic Dixieland area is shown. It is light green, has a bright red door, and red stars on the outside.
Real Estate
How much house can you get at Lakeland’s median listing price?
According to Realtor.com, the median listing price for a home in Lakeland in 2024 is $349,900 — but how much house can you get for that price?
September 11, 2024
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Amelia Herring
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City
Lakeland CRA proposes new developments for the Mass Market area
See what could come to the nine blocks that make up Mass Market within Lakeland’s Midtown redevelopment district.
September 10, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
An exterior view of the Polk County Administration Building. A sign sits outside the front walkway, along with flagpoles and small trees.
City
Lower property tax rates are on the horizon for Polk County residents
As county commissioners work toward adopting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year, one thing Polk homeowners can expect is lower millage rates for property taxes.
September 9, 2024
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Amelia Herring
The exterior of a white and black building on North Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland. A sign reads "The Yard on Mass."
Real Estate
What should come next to the former Yard on Mass space?
The City of Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency is on the hunt for the next tenant to take over the space on North Massachusetts Avenue.
August 30, 2024
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Amelia Herring
The exterior of the former Sears store entrance. The Sears logo is faded into the building, and a "For Lease" sign is up.
Real Estate
What do you want to see in the former Sears building?
After plans for apartments fell to the back burner, owners are on the hunt for businesses interested in leasing the space.
August 23, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
The exterior of one of Prospect Lake Wire's four-story apartment buildings
Real Estate
Look inside Prospect Lake Wire, Lakeland’s newest mixed-use development opening this fall
Learn how the luxury apartments and retail space at Prospect Lake Wire will factor into the city’s Downtown West Action Plan.
August 21, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Lakeland?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Polk County.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A Buc-ee's store facade with cars in front and a blue sky behind it.
Development
Should Buc-ees build in Polk County?
Based on research out of Polk State College, Polk County could be the perfect spot for the fan-favorite gas station franchise — but do our readers agree?
August 16, 2024
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Amelia Herring
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Culture
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” bus spotted in Lakeland
The home renovation show is making a comeback this year — and it looks like the team could be kicking things off in Swan City.
August 6, 2024
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Amelia Herring
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