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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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Business
Beyond the market: Supporting local small businesses online and in-person
Don’t wait until fall to show your favorite small business some love. Here’s how you can support them in person and online.
July 26, 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
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Development
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
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Travel and Outdoors
What’s in our beach bag this summer
Heading out on a beach trip? Fill your bag with our favorite items from Six & Main to bring Lakeland with you wherever you go.
June 22, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
LALtoday is hosting Drink Up Month in July to celebrate local beverages and beverage makers
Throughout the month of July, LALtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in the Lakeland community.
June 14, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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City
All Publix GreenWise Market locations to become traditional Publix Super Markets
A timeline for closing the eight Publix GreenWise Market stores — including one in Lakeland — is yet to be announced.
May 19, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Lakeland: Events where you can celebrate in Swan City
Grab your favorite local tacos or head to one of these special events.
May 2, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Where to see May flowers in Lakeland
May 1, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
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Sponsored
Meet Paul Wahlberg at Publix this Saturday
Here’s your chance to meet the famous chef + sample sliders.
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Small Business
Shop from these Lakeland businesses during National Small Business Week
Support your neighbors by shopping at these locally-owned businesses — from retail to services, dining, and more.
April 27, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Business
Do you remember your first job in Lakeland?
Share your memories of your first job for a chance to be featured.
June 9, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
Beachy road trip destinations within three hours of Lakeland
We’re exploring a few of our reader recommendations for beachy road trips around Lakeland, Florida.
June 9, 2025
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Explore the world’s largest Frank Lloyd Wright museum in Lakeland
Did you know that a Central Florida college is home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs? See some of its most notable designs created by the world-famous architect.
June 5, 2025
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Staff
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Food
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these local desserts
When cravings hit, level up your dessert game at one of these local sweet shops and makers in Lakeland.
June 5, 2025
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Rilee Delgado
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New to Lakeland
Lakeland’s most iconic landmarks
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.”
June 4, 2025
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Staff
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an ad-van-ture to these RV camping spots around Lakeland
Get a taste of the camping life with these seven RV parks + campgrounds around Swan City.
June 4, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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City
Decide what’s next for Polk transportation
Join the Polk Transportation Planning Organization’s Envision 2050 meeting to help plan the future of local transportation.
June 3, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Culture
Polk Pride is back: Here’s the 2025 event roundup
Check out the event lineup, from family-friendly events in the park to interfaith celebrations and dance parties.
June 2, 2025
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Staff
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City
Preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland
Hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.
May 30, 2025
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Rilee Delgado
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Experience
Museums in Lakeland
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
May 30, 2025
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Staff