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Business
Find your inner florist at Bloom Shakalaka’s flower arranging workshops
Learn to arrange beautiful bouquets with the help of the expert florists at Bloom Shakalaka.
October 29, 2025 12:20 PM
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Connor Jacobson
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Publix Giveback Giveaway winner: Meet SPCA Florida (and see how you can help)
Learn about the good work SPCA Florida does for Lakeland dogs + cats — and see how you can help them (and local firemen) gather 7,000 lbs of dog and cat food.
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How kidsPACK gives: Meet our Publix Giveback Giveaway winner
See how kidsPACK ensures disadvantaged kids don’t go hungry.
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Publix Limited Edition fall and winter ice cream returns
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Education
International AeroTech Academy and Amazon Career Choice partner to certify new aircraft mechanics
Amazon employees can have their tuition partially or fully covered thanks to the new program bringing aircraft mechanic training to LAL.
October 5, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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8 Lakeland leaders share their fave Pub Sub
Here are the Pub Subs that eight of Lakeland’s movers + shakers order when they hit the Publix Deli.
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Kick off pumpkin season with Publix’s Pumpkin Tasting Event
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4 local races to run in the last 4 months of 2023
Check that resolution off your list: Here are four Publix-sponsored races to join before the year is up.
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Business
Lakeland reacts to Aldi’s purchase of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets
Could more Aldi stores be coming to Lakeland? We asked our readers what they think of Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations changing to Aldi grocery stores.
August 21, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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City
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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Publix Giveback Giveaway: Nominate a local nonprofit to win free advertising in LALtoday
Publix wants to give back to an organization who gives back to Lakeland — and we’re calling on LAL readers to decide who wins.
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Red, White & Kaboom returns: What you need to know
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Phoenix Racing gears up for the Formula Sun Grand Prix
Florida Polytechnic University’s team built a solar-powered car from scratch — now, they’re competing for a national championship for their second year.
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Business
LEDC celebrates 1,000 Summer Leadership Program graduates
Since 2008, young professionals have gotten to know the city through the Lakeland Economic Development Council’s program.
June 26, 2025
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Work
What to know about Orlando International Airport
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Food
Our favorite barbecue spots around Lakeland, Florida
Bring on the baked beans and cornbread, it’s time for BBQ.
June 20, 2025
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Real Estate
3 Lakeland homes that have us thinking green
We’re ready to go green with these colorful homes on the market in Lakeland.
June 19, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Beat the heat with these places to swim around Lakeland
Go for a swim in these public pools, water parks, and rental pools around Lakeland.
June 17, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Meet the AGB Museum of Art’s interim executive director
Those in the Lakeland arts scene will recognize Dr. Daryl Ward, a local arts leader who’s set to become interim executive director at the AGB Museum of Art this summer.
June 16, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to beekeeping in Lakeland
What’s even sweeter than honey? Producing your own. Here’s everything you need to know about beekeeping in Swan City.
June 12, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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Culture
Take a walk of art at the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Browse 11 sculptures by artists from around the US and stay tuned to see which one will win the People’s Choice Award in this year’s sculpture competition.
June 11, 2025
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