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A rendering with labels showing a three-lane road diet on S. Florida Ave. with two 11-foot travel lanes and a center turn lane.

City

South Florida Avenue road diet project timeline gets an update

The City of Lakeland laid out a new timeline for this ongoing project’s design and construction, plus updated renderings of how it could look when complete.

February 16, 2026

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Connor Jacobson

An older man in a blue plaid sport jacket stands in the atrium of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida, with a sculpture hanging from the ceiling behind him.

Sponsored

Meet the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s new executive director

Dr. Daryl Ward, a Polk County native and AGB interim director since last June, has been selected to step into the executive director role as the art museum marks its 60th anniversary.

Sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

A hand holds a "Strawberry Season Passport" listing various local farms in front of the Parkesdale Farm Market storefront.

Business

Explore Central Florida’s best berries with Strawberry Season Passports

Did you get your hands on the popular Strawberry Season Passports before they sold out? If not, no worries — just follow along with our editor’s tasty travels.

February 16, 2026

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Connor Jacobson

A group of college students dressed in business attire stands around a center student holding a stack of papers stapled together, reading the document.

Sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health

A couple leans in for a kiss outside Mitchell's Coffee House

Experience

Where to meet someone new in Lakeland

Whether you’re seeking a whirlwind romance or a fresh friendship, our readers share where they would go to meet someone new in Swan City.

February 10, 2026

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Connor Jacobson

A map showing points around Florida on the America250FL road trip guide, including three points in Polk County and historic facts.

Take a historic road trip around Florida with America250FL’s map

This state organization invites you to visit 100+ historic Florida places in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

February 9, 2026

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Connor Jacobson

A concert taking place on an outdoor stage at Bonnet Springs Park

Culture

Readers share their Lakeland concert memories

Do you remember your first Lakeland concert? Did your favorite musician make a major impact? Share your concert memories with us for a chance to be featured.

February 9, 2026

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Connor Jacobson