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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 01:58 PM
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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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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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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
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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 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
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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.
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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.
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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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The exterior of the AGB Museum of Art's new expansion wing, which features high glass walls and a stone facade
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