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City
See Lakeland’s top rankings on nationwide lists from 2025
From improving quality of life to wins for local businesses, find out how Lakeland measured up in last year’s rankings.
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Connor Jacobson
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Shape the future of the Downtown West redevelopment
Share your thoughts on the CRA’s newest project to be a part of the Downtown West redevelopment.
July 10, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A vacant storefront has a light stone and mauve tile facade.
Development
Former Lakeland Sears building to be demolished for multifamily housing
320 apartments are coming soon to the former Sears department store at the Lakeland Square Mall — here’s what you need to know.
June 29, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Exterior of a historic home in the Lake Morton neighborhood with green trim, landscaping, and purple and pink flowers lining the yard.
City
How to do good in your neighborhood
Did you know that our city has around 100 vibrant and diverse neighborhoods? Try these ways to do some good in your ‘hood.
May 25, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
6 homes we’re drooling over this month
Browse these dreamy houses currently on the market in Lakeland.
May 4, 2023
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Home Services
We’re going green: Plant an energy-saving tree in your yard
While supplies last, Lakeland Electric customers can get a free tree.
April 4, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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History
The rise and fall of the Tremont House Hotel in Lakeland, FL
We’re looking into some of Lakeland’s historic hotels.
March 24, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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Development
Wait, what’s a special use permit? Understanding development terms in Lakeland, Florida
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “Special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
January 30, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Fall predictions for Lakeland real estate
Real estate experts explain what Lakeland home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2022.
October 13, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Orlando International Airport (MCO)’s new Terminal C opens on Mon., Sept. 19
One of the largest terminal projects to debut in the US in recent years opens on Mon., Sept. 19. Here’s what Orlando International Airport’s exciting new expansion means for Floridians.
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Travel and Outdoors
Rent a private boat in Lakeland
No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.
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A new lit sign for Southwest Middle School sits in front of its newly built, two-story administrative building. A US flag pole sits a few feet away from the sign.
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Dates to know for PCPS’ 2025/2026 school year
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July 31, 2025
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A colorful waterslide twists into a large resort pool at River Ranch’s water park, with umbrellas, palm trees, and blue skies.
Travel and Outdoors
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Head east to the newly opened River Country Water Park for fun in the sun at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo.
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Do you own a Sears Modern Home in Lakeland?
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July 28, 2025
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See inside Summit’s mural project featuring Lakeland artists
Get an exclusive look inside this downtown high-rise to see a collection of murals by seven Lakeland artists.
July 22, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Meet Polk County’s four most notable celebrities
A new online tool shows the most notable celebrity from each birthplace on earth — these are the four highest-ranking stars from Polk County.
July 21, 2025
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