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A rendering showing the interior of Florida Southern College's future School of Architecture, featuring community seating and workspaces.

City

Florida Southern College opening School of Architecture in fall 2025

Students will get hands-on experience while earning bachelor’s degrees at the new School of Architecture.

May 17, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

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Farm to shelf: The best summer veggies to dish out this season

What’s green, red, and yellow and makes your plate look magazine-worthy? Keep reading to find out.

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What’s the cost of solar, really?

We called on the experts at Freedom Solar Power to answer reader-submitted solar energy questions. Here’s what they have to say about costs, savings, hurricanes, home value, and more.

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Culture

Join the club: Check out these Lakeland memberships

From museums to wellness hubs, here’s 9 Lakeland spots where you can become a member.

May 14, 2024

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Rilee Delgado

New to Lakeland

Lakeland’s charm: Historic districts in the Swan City

Canopy roads, bungalows, brick streets, and royal swans — you’ll find all this and more throughout Lakeland’s seven historic districts.

May 13, 2024

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Rilee Delgado

A hand holding an "I Voted" sticker with a palm tree in the background

City

Breaking down Lakeland’s elected officials

We’re taking a look at some of the most prominent elected officials across Lakeland + Polk County — from how often they’re elected to the function of their offices.

May 10, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

the front of Watson Clinic's new orthopaedic clinic in winter haven

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Tour Watson Clinic’s new orthopaedic location at this Open House

Watson Clinic just opened a new orthopaedic clinic so Winter Haven residents have quick access to quality orthopaedic care — and you’re invited to the Open House on May 15.

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A vet wearing a mask and gloves stands inspecting a dog's ear.

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Fido feeling ruff? Get same-day appointments at New Life Veterinary Hospital

New Life Veterinary Hospital is here for those days when you can’t afford to wait.

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Try This: Check out Lakeside Village’s three newest businesses

We visited Lakeside Village’s newest tenants — and are sharing what we loved most.

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