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Learn to arrange beautiful bouquets with the help of the expert florists at Bloom Shakalaka.
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lakeland, FL.
Find a parking spot and walk to each of your favorite restaurants in the Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing plaza on South Florida Avenue.
Skip the pumpkin patch and hire these Central Florida businesses to spruce up your landscaping with a seasonal touch.
Sponsored
Here’s how a California-based business planted new roots in our “small, big city” with the help of personalized business banking.
Who says you have to go to New England to have an autumn worthy of the “Gilmore Girls”?
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
Take a bite of Lakeland’s past at these restaurants that have stood the test of time.
These events bring together your favorite vendors on the same day each month in nearby downtown areas and historic districts.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
More from LALtoday
This new arts hub will open on Saturday, Nov. 1 with an art-themed kickoff celebration.
In need of a one-day getaway? We’re sharing our readers’ favorite things to do, see, and eat in towns within a quick drive of Swan City.
Keep an eye out and perhaps you’ll see one of these cryptid creatures in Lakeland — or maybe it will see you.
Could this be the real estate deal of the century? Learn how Publix is buying two downtown buildings for $10 each — and what you could get for that same price.
Find discounted clothing, accessories, shoes, and home goods at this national retailer’s first Lakeland location.
Due to the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, new I-4 express lanes are coming nine years in advance between I-75 and County Line Road.
Do you prefer to live in the past, or are you looking ahead to the future? Compare a 1925 home with a newly built house that just hit Lakeland’s real estate market.
In the mood to bust a move? Shimmy down to these local spots and events for open dance floors, performances, and dancing lessons.
As Lakeland continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
Wellness
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay connects volunteers and clients with chronic health conditions for Health Buddies, a 12-week telephone call program. Learn how it works and how you can sign up.