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We’re taking a look at some of the most prominent elected officials across Lakeland + Polk County — from how often they’re elected to the function of their offices.
Learn more about how this program through Lakeland Community Theatre is empowering members of the disabled community to step out of the box and into the spotlight.
When you’re in the mood for a cup of tea, visit one of these spots in and around Swan City to get your fix.
Get the scoop on what’s happening in Lakeland’s real estate scene — from average home prices to overall market conditions.
You told us which Swan City small businesses you love and we’ve put them all in one place — from restaurants to retail to home services and beyond.
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We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
Learn more about this local entrepreneur, author, and mom’s platform and why she loves representing Lakeland.
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem in honor of National Poetry Month — here’s the winning poem.
With many companies transitioning to hybrid or remote work models in recent years, Lakeland’s options for remote workers have continued to expand.
Learn the back story of Strollo’s, a restaurant that first introduced Italian cuisine to Lakeland in the 1940s.
Restaurateur Jeremy Brumley says he’s in early stages of planning a new concept at the former site of Unfiltered Lakeland.
Sometimes we just want something light and refreshing.
It’s never a bad idea to reintroduce yourself — we’re LALtoday, a hyper-local newsletter curated, narrated, and delivered to your inbox every day at 6 a.m.
Say hello to Connor Jacobson + Amelia Herring, the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.
Here’s what Lakelanders need to know about the upcoming developments for the Downtown West area.
If you’ve ever wondered how some of Lakeland’s most notable bodies of water got their names — this is for you.
This historic building has been a staple of Swan City’s skyline for nearly a century.
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Swan City.
Fill your menu with local food and drink.
Find out what to do and where to stay in the first destination city Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
This United Way partner agency has been shaping Lakeland’s youth through engaging programming + community service for more than a century.
See how students are learning about entrepreneurship with this experiential learning lab.
Dominik Rahmani is following in his parents’ footsteps to bring delicious food truck bites to Lakeland. Learn more about what inspired him to open Funnel Feasts.
From apparel to food, Swan City has multiple family-owned businesses that have been around for half a century — or more.
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
We’re breaking down the key updates on one of Lakeland’s most notable roadway projects.