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A Google Street View photo of the retro Southgate sign and stores at the Southgate Shopping Center

Travel and Outdoors

Quiz: How well do you know Lakeland’s streets?

Take our 5-minute quiz to test your local street smarts.

August 11, 2023

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Ben McBee

An aerial shot of North Lakeland shows the Lakeland High School football and baseball fields

City

Tell us your wishlist for North Lakeland

South Lakeland has gotten a fair share of new businesses this year, but there’s plenty to be excited about on the north side of town.

August 11, 2023

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Rilee Delgado

doctor interacts with a young child in his office

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A rendering of the new e-library at Kelly Recreation Complex

City

Lakeland’s new eLibrary at Kelly Recreation Complex

The former eLibrary will close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 2, and the new library is expected to open on Monday, Sept. 18.

August 9, 2023

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Connor Jacobson

An interior of a classroom with blue sky and cloud decorations. Paper lanterns and decorative hot air balloons hang from the ceiling.

Culture

Upgrade your gifts for teachers this school year

We asked Polk County teachers what was on their wishlist before the school year begins. Consider this a crash course in gift giving.

August 9, 2023

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Connor Jacobson

City

Changes coming to downtown Lakeland

From updates to Munn Park to shuttle services, pedestrian streets, parking and traffic changes, and lot development, we’re tracking downtown Lakeland’s evolution in one convenient place.

August 8, 2023

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Rilee Delgado

Culture

A guide to trivia nights in Lakeland

Show what you know at these weekly trivia events.

August 4, 2023

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Connor Jacobson