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Lights surrounding Lake Mirror at night time in Lakeland, FL

Culture

Where we would take local celebrities around Lakeland

Before they made it big, many local celebrities called Lakeland home. If we were their hometown tour guides, this is where we’d bring them.

March 17, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Twin modern homes on West 14th Street, Lakeland, FL, featuring angular roofs, black-and-white exteriors, and sleek design.

Real Estate

Tour Lakeland’s newest modern homes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright

These unique, modern homes are hitting the market — just look for the butterfly roofs.

March 13, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

The exterior entrance of Reececliff Diner outlined with red neon lighting at night

Food

Celebrate Pi Day with Reececliff Diner, Lakeland’s longest-running restaurant

When visiting Reececliff Diner, you simply can’t forget the pie.

March 13, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

A matcha cake with ruffled green frosting, held above purple flowers. Baked by Vegetation Cafe and Kitchen in Lakeland, FL.

Food

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Lakeland with these green food and drink items

From cakes to teas and everything in between, these bevs + bites will make your tummy green with envy.

March 12, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

A rendering of the exterior of the new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. The building has several stories and a large glass wall facing the front entrance.

City

Orlando Health and Watson Clinic team up for Lakeland hospital

The healthcare organizations are collaborating to design the new south Lakeland hospital and plan its health services before it opens in 2026.

March 11, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

A mini golf sign is lit up in the darkening sky.

Experience

Kid-friendly activities in Lakeland

We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lakeland, FL has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.

March 10, 2025

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Staff

The exterior of Sora Eatery in Lakeland International Airport.

Food

Sora Eatery is now boarding at Lakeland International Airport

The new restaurant at LAL is nearly ready to open its doors, and we got a sneak peek of what Lakelanders (and visitors) can expect.

March 10, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

A hand holding up two boxes of Thin Mints and Samoas with a palm tree in the background.

Food

Where to find Girl Scout cookies in Lakeland

We’ve got you covered when it comes to Girl Scout cookie season — scout’s honor.

March 7, 2025

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Amelia Grooms

A collage of four photos showing a mural with painted oranges and blue flowers, two boxes with pizza slices and garlic knots, a plate of sushi, and an iced latte topped with sprinkles

Culture

These bracket winners are the best of Lakeland

Readers have chosen their top mural, pizza, sushi, and coffee over the years — did your favorite win?

March 7, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

A hand holding a coffee cup in front of the Black & Brew Coffee House sign. The cup has "have a good day" written on the side.

Culture

Should Lakeland be the pioneer of “hanging coffee” in Polk County?

The tradition began as far back as 100 years ago in Naples, Italy — now we want to know where you’d like to see it incorporated in Lakeland.

March 6, 2025

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Amelia Grooms