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Must-sees at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art this season

Sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

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Culture

Celebrate the Depot Arts District’s opening in style

This new arts hub will open on Saturday, Nov. 1 with an art-themed kickoff celebration.

October 29, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

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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

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Connor Jacobson

Sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health

Travel and Outdoors

Take a quick trip to these cities near Lakeland

In need of a one-day getaway? We’re sharing our readers’ favorite things to do, see, and eat in towns within a quick drive of Swan City.

October 27, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

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Small Business

LALtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love

Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.

October 24, 2025

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Emily Shea-Owen

Culture

Look out for these creepy Florida cryptids in Lakeland

Keep an eye out and perhaps you’ll see one of these cryptid creatures in Lakeland — or maybe it will see you.

October 23, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Sponsored by Southeastern University

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City

What Lakelanders could buy for the same price as Publix’s $10 real estate deal

Could this be the real estate deal of the century? Learn how Publix is buying two downtown buildings for $10 each — and what you could get for that same price.

October 22, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

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Business

Shop ‘til you drop at Nordstrom Rack, opening in Lakeside Village

Find discounted clothing, accessories, shoes, and home goods at this national retailer’s first Lakeland location.

October 22, 2025

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Connor Jacobson