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A dark theatre with the orchestra brightly lit upon the stage.

Culture

Two Lakeland arts organizations celebrate major milestones

Celebrate Lakeland Community Theatre and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, which have reached 40 and 60 years in the local arts scene, respectively.

December 8, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

A man in a black tank top and shorts with a race bib runs in the BMW Berlin Marathon, with spectators and a large billboard behind him.

Sports

Lakeland Runners Club member takes on the OUC Orlando Half Marathon

Jonathan Mott has qualified for three Olympic trials, coached hundreds of local runners, and competed all over the world. Here’s how you can follow in his fast footsteps.

December 4, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

A front yard full of lights and holiday-themed inflatables

Events

Add your neighborhood to our Lakeland holiday decor map

Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Do you set up a drive-thru lights experience? Add it to our map of holiday decoration destinations.

December 4, 2025

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Connor Jacobson

Sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health

A hand holding an iPhone showing a Spotify playlist called "Lake Morton swan stroll Sunday evening"

Culture

What’s on Lakeland’s Spotify Wrapped?

When it comes to national charts, Swan City often gets skipped. Tell us which artists, podcasts, and genres you listened to all year long so we can wrap them up ourselves.

December 3, 2025

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Connor Jacobson