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1970s photo of Food World in Lakeland, FL, with a parking lot full of classic cars and an Eckerd Drugs store in view.

Business

Do you remember your first job in Lakeland?

Share your memories of your first job for a chance to be featured.

June 9, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

A concrete pier juts out into the ocean at sunset

Travel and Outdoors

Beachy road trip destinations within three hours of Lakeland

We’re exploring a few of our reader recommendations for beachy road trips around Lakeland, Florida.

June 9, 2025

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Rilee Delgado

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A sculpture of Frank Lloyd Wright wearing a wide-brimmed hat stands in front of the Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center

Culture

Explore the world’s largest Frank Lloyd Wright museum in Lakeland

Did you know that a Central Florida college is home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs? See some of its most notable designs created by the world-famous architect.

June 5, 2025

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Staff

A hand holds a cruffin topped with cream and chocolate chips in front of a lake

Food

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these local desserts

When cravings hit, level up your dessert game at one of these local sweet shops and makers in Lakeland.

June 5, 2025

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Rilee Delgado

A loggia with gated arches and columns on the Frances Langford Promenade under a clear blue sky.

New to Lakeland

Lakeland’s most iconic landmarks

We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.”

June 4, 2025

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Staff

Several RVs parked in the trees surrounding a pond at Flamingo Camping Site in the Everglades National Park

Travel and Outdoors

Take an ad-van-ture to these RV camping spots around Lakeland

Get a taste of the camping life with these seven RV parks + campgrounds around Swan City.

June 4, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

City

Decide what’s next for Polk transportation

Join the Polk Transportation Planning Organization’s Envision 2050 meeting to help plan the future of local transportation.

June 3, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

People attend a Polk Pride event with a rainbow Polk Pride FL banner in the background

Culture

Polk Pride is back: Here’s the 2025 event roundup

Check out the event lineup, from family-friendly events in the park to interfaith celebrations and dance parties.

June 2, 2025

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Staff

Palm trees blowing in hard wind in the foreground, with a dark cloudy sky and the Summit Building in downtown Lakeland in the background.

City

Preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland

Hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.

May 30, 2025

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Rilee Delgado