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Which dog breed are you based on your Lakeland neighborhood?
Just like each dog breed has its own personality, each community in Lakeland shines with unique characteristics. Which breed sounds most like you?
August 25, 2025 12:17 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
The Terrace: Lakeland’s oldest, most luxurious hotel
This historic building has been a staple of Swan City’s skyline for nearly a century.
April 10, 2024
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The bright side of going solar
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History
The history of Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL
Get to know the lore behind Bok Tower, one of Central Florida’s most iconic structures.
March 21, 2024
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A graphic showing four different locations around Lakeland is shown: the City Hall sign, the Polk Theatre marquee, a building at Southeastern University, and the sign at Munn Park.
Real Estate
How well do you know these Lakeland locations?
Wanna play a game? Test your knowledge of how well you know Lakeland locations by the address alone.
March 15, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
Mediterranean Revival style historic home in the Biltmore/Cumberland district of Lakeland, FL
Real Estate
What you need to know about Lakeland’s historic homes + buildings
From what classifies a building as historic to where you can find them around Swan City, we’ve got the answer to your most pressing real estate questions.
March 11, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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.
Development
Southwest Middle School is getting a new campus
Construction on a modern new campus completed in March 2024 for the Lakeland school founded in 1956.
March 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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This new apartment community is rooted in self-care
Applications are open for Lakeland’s first wellness-focused apartment complex.
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City
Downtown Winter Haven’s new Bowen Yard development nears completion
Get ready to “Gather, Eat, Chill” at Bowen Yard in downtown Winter Haven.
February 22, 2024
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Rilee Delgado
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City
What affordable housing means in Lakeland
Get answers to these frequently asked questions about affordable housing options and qualifications in Lakeland.
February 21, 2024
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Take an ad-van-ture to these RV camping spots around Lakeland
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Museums in Lakeland
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
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