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Try this: 12 unique Lakeland small businesses worth experiencing

While we love our Lakeland small biz staples, think outside the box and check out these 12 small bizzes that are carving their own path.

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Shoppers browse fine art at an outdoor art festival. Each artist is set up in a small white tent with a domed top set up in the grass by a road.

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Headed to Mayfaire by-the-Lake? Save these pro tips.

From where to park to must-do activities, here are the top things you need to know if you’re planning to attend the Mayfaire by-the-Lake art festival.

May 7, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

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Lakeland small service businesses to cover every part of life

These 25+ businesses are at your service with everything from beauty to events to professional development.

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A photographer takes a photo of a mother and child in front of a Mother's Day photo backdrop at Lakeside Village

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A Mother’s Day event for every type of mom in Lakeland

No matter what type of moms we have, they deserve to be celebrated this Mother’s Day. Check out these nine events and deals around Lakeland just for mother figures.

May 6, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Vendor tents line a downtown street filled with pedestrians at First Friday.

Experience

14 of the top free things to do in Lakeland

No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Lakeland, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.

May 5, 2025

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Laptop on a blue table with iced tea beside it, displaying small business Whimsy & Stars Paperie's website.

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5 Lakeland small bizzes you can support from your couch

Who says you have to leave home to support Lakeland’s small businesses?

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RV campsite with tropical trees, tiki hut, and outdoor living area

Experience

Plan a vacation you’ll never forget at one of these unique stays in Polk County

Polk is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels — check out our favorites in and around Lakeland, Florida.

May 2, 2025

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Cambrie Juarez