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A vintage postcard with an illustration of Downtown Lakeland and Lake Mirror from an aerial view

City

Test your Swan City history smarts with this quiz

Take the interactive quiz to see how much you remember about Lakeland’s geography, and learn about three of our favorite transformations from over the years.

May 20, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Signage marking the Lake-to-Lake Bikeway and bike lane

Travel and Outdoors

Ride the Lake-to-Lake Bikeway across Lakeland

See Lakeland from a new perspective — on two wheels.

May 20, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Small kitchen with white cabinets, electric stove, microwave, and beige tile floor and countertops.

Real Estate

Put your own spin on these Lakeland fixer-upper homes

Grab your tool belt — these five homes are primed and ready for you to unleash your creativity and put your vision into action.

May 19, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

A timelapse photo of the exterior of the Polk Theater at night. The marquee sign is lit with blinking lights, and car lights streak by the front door.

Food

Enjoy dinner and a show around Lakeland this week

Let us plan your nightly entertainment with movies, live music, and stage shows, plus the perfect places to grab a bite.

May 16, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

The brick and iron entrance to Munn Park frames a group of people walking beneath a tree with a bright pink trunk.

New to Lakeland

Head outside with a guide to Lakeland’s parks

We’re highlighting the top parks that Lakeland has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, WiFi, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.

May 16, 2025

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Staff