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Hand holding a rose-patterned Dubai chocolate bar from Rogue Coffee, partially unwrapped with a green filling inside.

Food

These filled chocolate bars have taken over our social media feeds — now they’re taking on Swan City. Here’s where you can find Dubai chocolate bars + inspired treats around Lakeland.

April 30, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

A painted rendering of a plaza at night with a fountain in the center of a large walkway surrounded by four-story buildings

City

5 Lakeland projects we’ve got our eyes on

As Lakeland continues to grow, these five major revitalization + improvement projects are staying top of mind.

April 29, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

Culture

We’re tossing our caps for these college graduations around Lakeland

How to prepare + plan for your weekends as Lakeland celebrates graduates from four of its five colleges around town.

April 29, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

Family posing with colorful car wheels at an outdoor Infinite Matterz powder coating booth, with trees and buildings in the background.

Sponsored

Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has arrived in Lakeland

Join us at LALtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.

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Try This: A day at SEU’s College of Natural & Health Sciences

We got a sneak peek into SEU’s science programs and cutting-edge tech.

Sponsored by Southeastern University

Assorted cookies and baked goods on display at Bandidas Bake Shop, including PB miso cookies, vegan ranger cookies, and galettes.

Food

Follow the breadcrumbs on this Lakeland bakery crawl

Lakeland has a book crawl, but isn’t it time bakeries have their time to shine? Let’s roll to each bakery for croissants, cake, and cookies galore.

April 28, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Modern single-story house with palm trees, stone driveway, and sunset sky in the background.

Real Estate

Meet the Lakeland estates featured in the Spring Parade of Homes

Take a self-guided tour of these new construction homes Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 + Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 25, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

1. Person holding a pretzel up against a city background. 2. The Louvre exterior. 3. A couple in front of the Eiffel Tower. 4. A European city street.

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Pack your bags: 3 nonstop flights to Europe out of MCO

The only thing better than a summer trip in Europe? Nonstop flights to get you there hassle-free.

Sponsored by Orlando International Airport (MCO)

A collage featuring some of the technology used in Lakeland Regional Health's neurosurgery department.

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Cutting-edge neuroscience, right here in Lakeland

Learn how Lakeland Regional Health is setting a new standard in brain and spine care.