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Pumpkins and plants on sidewalk outside of Scout & Tag storefront

Business

What’s open + closed on Thanksgiving in Lakeland

Find out where you can go on Thanksgiving Day, what’s closed this year, and where to find Thanksgiving dishes ahead of time.

November 7, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

Interior of Pressed Books with books on shelves and tables

An introvert’s guide to Lakeland

Want to be more social, but hate the idea of chatting up a stranger? Try these activities for introverts in Lakeland.

April 15, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

Four people stand next to each other on a stage behind a podium and smile.

Business

Meet Lakeland’s titans of industry: The winners of the 5th Annual Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards

The annual award ceremony hosted by Catapult celebrates four individuals or businesses in the Lakeland community that have made an impact — keep reading to see who won at the Lakeland Entrepreneur Awards.

January 17, 2024

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Rilee Delgado

Two iced matcha lattes — one with pink fruit and one with yellow fruit — sitting on a coral pink Adirondack chair

Food

Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming

We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Lakeland, FL from July 22 to July 26, 2024.

July 11, 2024

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Monica Garske

City

Businesses new to Lakeland, Florida in 2021

December 20, 2021

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Rilee Delgado

Construction on a three-story apartment building at the corner of Lake Avenue and Orange Street.

Real Estate

What’s growing in Lakeland’s Garden District

From multi-family housing to new businesses, learn what’s popping up in the Garden District, a sub-district that’s full of historic charm.

October 10, 2023

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Connor Jacobson

A spread of Southern dishes, including fried fish and shrimp, collard greens, mashed potatoes, onion rings, and mac and cheese.