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Four white plates sit on a brown wooden table. Two contain two slices of French toast while the other two contain scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage links.

Culture

Answered: Your picks for Lakeland’s hidden gems

From food and drink to retail and attractions — we asked you for what hidden gems make Lakeland the best and you delivered.

March 15, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

A man wears a black t-shirt that reads "Lakeland vs. Everybody, Welcome Back Tigers" in white lettering. He also wears a Detroit Tigers baseball cap and stands in front of a Tigers baseball banner on a wall.

Sports

Lakeland vs. Everybody: How a Detroit slogan came to Swan City

Have you seen this phrase on t-shirts lately? Learn how it started in Detroit, MI and how you can get your own tee to rep your city.

March 14, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

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Have you considered the skilled trades?

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In season: All about grapefruit, cauliflower, and bell peppers

Learn everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about these in-season fruits + vegetables.

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A crowd dressed in green celebrates at a St. Patrick's Day street party. The street is lined with lit palm trees and festive banners are hung between them over the partiers.

Food

Try your luck at these St. Patrick’s Day events

It’s the perfect day for live music, traditional foods, and green beer.

March 12, 2024

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Intern

City

Who’s my Lakeland City Commissioner?

If you live in Lakeland, find out who your city commissioners are and how you can engage with local civics.

March 12, 2024

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Connor Jacobson

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Finding the right doctor-recommended shoe for you

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Mediterranean Revival style historic home in the Biltmore/Cumberland district of Lakeland, FL

Real Estate

What you need to know about Lakeland’s historic homes + buildings

From what classifies a building as historic to where you can find them around Swan City, we’ve got the answer to your most pressing real estate questions.

March 11, 2024

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Amelia Grooms

The exterior of St. John's Thrift Store for Missions, a tan building with a white angled roof.

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Shop local, support global: Meet St. John’s Thrift Store

Shop local to support people in need worldwide at St. John’s Thrift Store, a nonprofit secondhand shop in Winter Haven.

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Culture

Celebrate National Retro Video Game Day with these Lakeland gaming hubs

It’s time to get your game on, Lakelanders – your video game that is.

March 7, 2024

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Amelia Grooms