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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.
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Gardens to visit in and around Lakeland
From community gardens to regional attractions, let your curiosity bloom at one of these nearby gardens.
March 1, 2022
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Curved black benches surround a memorial with a rose inlaid on stone, honoring law enforcement at Veteran's Memorial Park.
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