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Renderings of the Prospect Lake Wire mixed-use development
Real Estate
Look inside Prospect Lake Wire, Lakeland’s newest mixed-use development opening this summer
Learn how the luxury apartments and retail space at Prospect Lake Wire will factor into the city’s Downtown West Action Plan.
May 07, 2024 03:25 PM
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Connor Jacobson
A rendering of the exterior of the Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building at Florida Polytechnic University
City
Florida Polytechnic University to add another academic building
This STEM-focused college continues to grow. See what’s next for Florida Polytechnic University’s campus and student body.
October 2, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A front view of a three-story home surrounded by trees. A brick pathway leads to the front door across the lawn.
Real Estate
What’s in store at Lakeland’s 15th Historic Home Workshop
Learn from local and statewide experts in historic home preservation at this free event at Florida Southern College.
September 19, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A historic home with striped awnings and a gable roof
Real Estate
What makes a Lakeland home historic?
There are both benefits and strict guidelines for homes in Lakeland’s seven historic districts.
September 18, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A split screen graphic showing the Prospect Lake Wire rendering versus the current construction
Real Estate
Looking into the future of Lakeland’s upcoming developments
We’re breaking out our crystal ball and looking ahead towards the future of these developments underway around Lakeland.
September 8, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Lakeland’s first gated, single-family rental community is now open
Take a photo tour of Grasslands West, offering upscale homes with stellar views overlooking the golf course or water.
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Exterior shot of Crispers in downtown Lakeland
City
Answered: What you want to see in Lakeland’s vacant storefronts
While we always hate to say goodbye, we also want to know: What would you put in these now-vacant Lakeland buildings?
August 16, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Girl lays on couch with small white dog.
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5 reasons to invest in regular AC maintenance
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A backyard aerial view of a home with a manicured lawn and gazebo
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Wide open spaces for sale
See inside these two hot homes with unique outdoor spaces that have hit the Lakeland real estate market.
July 19, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A girl sitting beside Lake Mirror looking at the lake and moon at night
City
The zodiac signs as Lakeland neighborhoods
It’s written in the stars... and the skyline.
July 13, 2023
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Bella Rainey
A rendering showing a black and white home with a modern butterfly roof design
Real Estate
Look inside three new modern homes in Lakeland
We visited the construction site of three uniques homes in Lakeland’s Paul A. Diggs neighborhood to learn about the inspiration behind their design.
July 12, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A painted rendering of a plaza at night with a fountain in the center of a large walkway surrounded by four-story buildings
City
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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