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Real Estate
Influential Lakelander’s home hits the market
Take a look inside the Ludd M. Spivey House, formerly home to Florida Southern College’s president who made a historic impact on the campus.
November 11, 2025 01:58 PM
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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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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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Real Estate
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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An aerial view of the South Lake Morton neighborhood, featuring a large lake surrounded by a street, homes, and a church
Real Estate
Neighborhood Guide: South Lake Morton
From a swan-filled lake to mid-century modern architecture, see why South Lake Morton was named one of Lakeland’s top neighborhoods.
September 2, 2022
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Victoria Bardega
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Culture
Introducing: LALtoday Neighborhood Guides
In order to give you the inside scoop on all of LAL’s amazing communities, we’re asking you to tell us what neighborhoods to cover.
August 26, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Hit the Road: An outdoor adventure to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
June 13, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Beachy road trip destinations within three hours of Lakeland
We’re exploring a few of our reader recommendations for beachy road trips around Lakeland, Florida.
June 9, 2025
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Culture
Explore the world’s largest Frank Lloyd Wright museum in Lakeland
Did you know that a Central Florida college is home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs? See some of its most notable designs created by the world-famous architect.
June 5, 2025
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Food
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these local desserts
When cravings hit, level up your dessert game at one of these local sweet shops and makers in Lakeland.
June 5, 2025
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Rilee Delgado
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Lakeland’s most iconic landmarks
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.”
June 4, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an ad-van-ture to these RV camping spots around Lakeland
Get a taste of the camping life with these seven RV parks + campgrounds around Swan City.
June 4, 2025
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City
Decide what’s next for Polk transportation
Join the Polk Transportation Planning Organization’s Envision 2050 meeting to help plan the future of local transportation.
June 3, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Polk Pride is back: Here’s the 2025 event roundup
Check out the event lineup, from family-friendly events in the park to interfaith celebrations and dance parties.
June 2, 2025
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City
Preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland
Hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.
May 30, 2025
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Experience
Museums in Lakeland
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
May 30, 2025
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Food
Celebration-worthy Lakeland restaurants
From graduations to rehearsal dinners to corporate parties, we’re sharing the top reader recommended spots for celebration-worthy eateries.
May 29, 2025
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