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An exterior view of the Polk County Administration Building. A sign sits outside the front walkway, along with flagpoles and small trees.

City

Polk’s $2.985 billion budget by the numbers

Here’s what Lakelanders should know about Polk County’s newly approved budget.

September 18, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

A photo of AdventHealth's Heart of Florida hospital in Davenport. Palm trees are in the foreground of the photo. In the background is a hospital building with the words "AdventHealth" on the side.

City

A new AdventHealth hospital is coming to south Lakeland by 2027

The health provider plans to build a 400-bed hospital and medical complex in the area over the next several years.

September 17, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

New to Lakeland

Unwritten rules of Lakeland

Tell us you’re from Lakeland without telling us you’re from Lakeland.

September 17, 2024

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Staff

A hand holding a smartphone showing a sculpture Lakeland's downtown public art trail. The real sculpture is seen in the background.

Culture

Discover downtown Lakeland’s public art (from your phone)

Use this new digital resource from the City of Lakeland to find murals, sculptures, and more public art downtown.

September 12, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

two rotating photos depicting an old black and white photo of the terrace hotel and their 100 year anniversary emblem

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A home in the historic Dixieland area is shown. It is light green, has a bright red door, and red stars on the outside.

Real Estate

How much house can you get at Lakeland’s median listing price?

According to Realtor.com, the median listing price for a home in Lakeland in 2024 is $349,900 — but how much house can you get for that price?

September 11, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

A rendering of an indoor/outdoor venue with large windowed walls, green space, and walkways

City

Lakeland CRA proposes new developments for the Mass Market area

See what could come to the nine blocks that make up Mass Market within Lakeland’s Midtown redevelopment district.

September 10, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

City

Lower property tax rates are on the horizon for Polk County residents

As county commissioners work toward adopting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year, one thing Polk homeowners can expect is lower millage rates for property taxes.

September 9, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

A lake at dusk in Lakeland with night lights illuminating and city buildings in the background.

Culture

Lakeland’s hottest trends for summer 2024

“brat summer” is unofficially over, so we’re looking back on what was really hot in Lakeland thanks to Google Trends search results.

September 6, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil