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Photo 1: The Tampa International Airport sign (black letters on a white background) on the side of a highway with palm trees surrounding it. Photo 2: A man and woman walk down a hallway with small roller suitcases. Photo 3: From left to right, a man, young girl, and woman stand in the entrance to an airport with their hands on suitcase handles.

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Your Tampa International Airport summer travel guide

Save time, money, and stress by booking parking parking in advance for flights out of TPA, and other helpful travel tips.

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A pink cocktail sits surrounded by strawberries.

Food

Don’t worry, be happy: Our favorite Lakeland happy hour deals

Hit the town and enjoy a discounted drink at one of these cheers-worthy Lakeland happy hours.

July 2, 2025

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Staff

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Fly through airport parking with this at-home hack

Booking parking online before you fly at Tampa International Airport can save you time, money, and stress.

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Red, white, and green fireworks explode over the reflective Lake Mirror as a crowd watches under a streetlight

Events

Red, White & Kaboom returns: What you need to know

Fireworks, food trucks, live music, and more — here’s everything you need to know about this annual fireworks display on Lake Mirror.

June 30, 2025

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Rilee Delgado

Florida Polytechnic University Phoenix Racing's solar-powered car drives down a palm-lined road under a blue sky with clouds.

City

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.

June 30, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Group photo at Summer Leadership Program graduation with participants holding certificates and a sign reading "1,000."

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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Connor Jacobson

1. A man and couple stands in front of a home. 2. a nice shingled roof. 3. A man in front of a truck. 4. A roof with storm damage.

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Protect your home (and family) this storm season

Lakeland’s own High Tower Roofing is here to help your home weather any storm.

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Try This: A beautiful blowout at Establish 37

Our team recently visited Lakeland’s newest blowdry bar for a behind-the-scenes look at their stylish services.