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Poet Laureates serve countries, states, and sometimes even cities — should Lakeland have one?
Whether you’re looking to refine your existing skills or you’re starting from scratch, sign up for one of these cooking classes.
Celebrate love with these ideas around Polk County during Valentine’s Day, your next anniversary, birthday, or just any special day.
From possible new interstate lanes to local road repavings, check out this quick breakdown of recent traffic news in Lakeland, FL.
If we had the power to instantly finish a local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “Special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
From candles to cards, we’ve got you covered with all things loveable in our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
See who came out on top at this year’s award ceremony honoring Swan City entrepreneurs.
Get a taste of culture with the debut of the Lakeland Opera Professional Chorus.
Would you rather see a fully-enclosed dog park, pod swings, or giant chess in our town square? The city is still taking input — keep reading for renderings.
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
Ready to try your hand at America’s new favorite sport? Check out our guide to Lakeland’s indoor and outdoor pickleball courts.
Put your hand on the nearest crystal ball — what do you see for Swan City’s future?
Booker T. Washington, William A. Rochelle, and members of Lakeland’s early Black community influenced the city and established Florida’s sixth Black high school.
Get an inside glimpse at downtown Lakeland’s newest coworking space.
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local volunteer opportunities.
Look out — or should we say, down — for these new art pieces downtown.
Meet the pastry chef behind Lakeland’s European-style bakery.
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
Calling all history buffs — the Lakeland Public Library’s History and Culture Center is hosting a free lecture series, and here’s what you should know.
With so many updates on the horizon, how can you be active in your community?
What makes Lakeland the Swan City, and who built all of that Frank Lloyd Wright architecture? If you want to sound like a local or just brush up on your knowledge of Lakeland’s iconic and quirky history, this is for you.
A holiday guide to must-see attractions, restaurants, and activities for out-of-town guests in Lakeland, Florida.
Where are Lakelanders moving to and from in young adulthood?
Confused about clean energy? We’re putting the “clear” back in nuclear.
And no, it’s not for our glistening snowfall.
Plans have been released for a multi-use residential and retail space on the former Oak Street lot.