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We’re calling on our readers to tell us the phrases they say as a Lakelander that others simply don’t get.
These filled chocolate bars have taken over our social media feeds — now they’re taking on Swan City. Here’s where you can find Dubai chocolate bars + inspired treats around Lakeland.
As Lakeland continues to grow, these five major revitalization + improvement projects are staying top of mind.
How to prepare + plan for your weekends as Lakeland celebrates graduates from four of its five colleges around town.
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Join us at LALtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
Lakeland has a book crawl, but isn’t it time bakeries have their time to shine? Let’s roll to each bakery for croissants, cake, and cookies galore.
Take a self-guided tour of these new construction homes Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 + Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
Branch out to learn about Lakeland’s flowering and fruit trees with a GPS-enabled tour of the 56,000 trees in the city’s Urban Forest.
From volunteer opportunities to special events, here’s how you can celebrate the planet around Swan City.
Finding our next read and supporting local independent book sellers? We’re in.
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The Row on Lake Hollingsworth will consist of four units with premier views of Lake Hollingsworth + a private boat slip.
If it’s your first time visiting this award-winning Lakeland attraction, allow us to create your perfect park day.
Discover one of Lakeland’s hidden gems or try a local favorite restaurant for the first time on the next street in this series.
Want to be more social, but hate the idea of chatting up a stranger? Try these activities for introverts in Lakeland.
This year’s tour may have been canceled, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore one of Lakeland’s oldest neighborhoods on your own.
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find new eats without gluten here.
We’re breaking down the who, what, when, and why behind this major road construction project in southwest Lakeland.
Find floral arrangements, Florida natives, and houseplants at these local shops.
Find out what’s inside this high-tech facility that’s bringing Lakeland’s years of experience with citrus to the forefront of the flavor + fragrance industry.
Forget hot girl summer — it’s time for a “Golden Girls” spring.
Owner Jessi Zilka shared how you can support this local shop during the international Record Store Day event.
The new ALDI stores are part of the grocery chain’s goal to open 800 locations across the US in the next three years. See what’s planned for opening day.
With forecasters predicting more activity than normal in the Atlantic this year, here’s how you can start preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland.
Flutter through the history of these iconic art pieces displayed around Lakeland.
We took a look around Depot 303 before its soft opening to see what foodies can expect soon.
The mural is a collaboration between the Lakeland CRA and the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.
Make your month egg-cellent by taking in one of these Easter-themed events.
Take our word for it — these are the activities, exhibits, and stops we wouldn’t miss at Florida’s largest aerospace expo.