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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.
January 08, 2026 01:38 PM
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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 Grooms
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 Grooms
A tour buis colored in red and blue ombre wrapping with the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" logo on the side, as seen through a rainy car windshield.
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 Grooms
Rotating photos of Welcome Canary + Black & Brew's free coffee popup this week; plus the inside and outside of Welcome Canary, a chic, neutral-colored luxury apartment community with a resort-style swimming pool, lake with fountain, wellness area including a Zen Zone, cozy-looking furniture, and minimally-designed spaces.
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🌹 Lakeland, will you accept this (free) rose?
Welcome Canary will shower Lakeland with joyful surprises throughout July.
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An exterior of a historic home in Lakeland, viewed from the street. The house is painted dark blue with a pink front door, white porch railing, and white trim. Large green trees stand in front of the home.
Real Estate
Lakeland ranks No. 7 best city for first-time home buyers
Find out what put Lakeland at the top of a list of US cities when it came to buying your first home.
July 16, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A photo of downtown Lakeland overlooking Lakeland Electric and Lake Mirror.
City
Breaking down the cost of living in Lakeland
Compare the cost of living for Lakeland, FL with national averages + understand how expenses in Lakeland stack up against other cities.
July 8, 2024
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City
The zodiac signs as Lakeland neighborhoods
It’s written in the stars... and the skyline.
July 2, 2024
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October 22, 2025
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A downtown Lakeland street lined with tents selling farmers market goods. Trees hang over the street.
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Farmers markets around Polk County
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October 21, 2025
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A multi-lane stretch of I-4 in Polk County, Florida, with several cars driving on a cloudy day, surrounded by lush greenery.
Development
More I-4 congestion relief lanes coming west of Lakeland
Due to the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, new I-4 express lanes are coming nine years in advance between I-75 and County Line Road.
October 20, 2025
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A side-by-side photo of two homes: a historic Spanish-style home (left) and a modern stone and stucco home (right).
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You choose: Historic home vs. new construction in Lakeland
Do you prefer to live in the past, or are you looking ahead to the future? Compare a 1925 home with a newly built house that just hit Lakeland’s real estate market.
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The Shoppes at Lake Miriam, showing storefronts for Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi, Coast Dental, Glam Bar, and Hand & Stone.
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Eat down the street: Lake Miriam Crossing restaurants
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