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A large Nordstrom Rack shopping bag is held up in the foreground, with the storefront and a blue inflatable arch in the background.

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

A photo of Florida Southern College's architecturally unique campus, with a green lawn in the foreground.

Sponsored by Florida Southern College

A downtown Lakeland street lined with tents selling farmers market goods. Trees hang over the street.

Business

Farmers markets around Polk County

Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lakeland, FL.

October 21, 2025

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Staff

A multi-lane stretch of I-4 in Polk County, Florida, with several cars driving on a cloudy day, surrounded by lush greenery.

Development

More I-4 congestion relief lanes coming west of Lakeland

Due to the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, new I-4 express lanes are coming nine years in advance between I-75 and County Line Road.

October 20, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Interior of Foxtail Coffee Co. featuring wood and white tile walls, coffee bar, and an ice cream counter with staff preparing drinks.

Food

Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Lakeland restaurants

Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

October 16, 2025

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Staff

A side-by-side photo of two homes: a historic Spanish-style home (left) and a modern stone and stucco home (right).

Real Estate

You choose: Historic home vs. new construction in Lakeland

Do you prefer to live in the past, or are you looking ahead to the future? Compare a 1925 home with a newly built house that just hit Lakeland’s real estate market.

October 16, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

People dressed in retro attire dancing under neon lights

Culture

Dance the night away at these Lakeland spots and events

In the mood to bust a move? Shimmy down to these local spots and events for open dance floors, performances, and dancing lessons.

October 16, 2025

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Connor Jacobson