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An aerial view of a modern, white and dark grey home on Lake Hancock with a private dock stretching into the water.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: This Polk County listing is moving quickly
Is this your dream home? If so, make your offers before the upcoming deadline.
March 12, 2026 03:07 PM
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Connor Jacobson
Exterior shot of the Terrace Hotel's gray building with white windows, circular accents, and decorative "Terrace Hotel" sign.
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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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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Connor Jacobson
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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
A rendering of a four-story apartment building painted gray and dark blue. Palm trees and small trees line the building facing the street where pedestrians walk and a car drives by.
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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Connor Jacobson
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Look back on fall in Lakeland’s photo archives
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive autumn memories from years gone by.
November 24, 2025
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Swan City Improv's future building, a white and turquoise painted church with a gray roof and a spire against a clear blue sky.
Culture
Swan City Improv opening a comedy club in downtown Lakeland
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November 20, 2025
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Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving runs around Lakeland
You won’t find an official Turkey Trot in Lakeland, but there are plenty of fun runs and nearby races to break a seasonal sweat.
November 20, 2025
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The Terrace Grille's dining room has plush orange chairs, large windows, and two glasses of white wine on the table.
Food
Dine in or carry-out Thanksgiving dinner in Lakeland
Here’s a list of local restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
November 17, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
The front of a newly opened Publix, decorated with green and white balloon columns and silver "WELCOME" balloons for its grand opening.
Business
Lake Miriam Square Publix is now open
The rebuilt store includes 55,701 sqft of space for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Scroll through photos from opening day.
November 13, 2025
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The front exterior of the Spanish Colonial-style Ludd Spivey House with a stucco facade, arched windows, and a terracotta tile roof.
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
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A night photo of the Lakeland Margarita Ball on the lawn near Lake Mirror, with a band playing on a lit stage in the background.
Events
Raise funds (and a glass) at the Lakeland Margarita Ball
The Lakeland Margarita Society hosts the Margarita Ball every November to raise money to provide Christmas gifts for local children.
November 6, 2025
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