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“brat summer” is unofficially over, so we’re looking back on what was really hot in Lakeland thanks to Google Trends search results.
Supporting a student athlete in your family or just taking yourself out to the ballgame? We’ll tell you what to wear and who to cheer for.
Learn how you + your team can represent Lakeland at the “wildest live athletic competition on Earth.”
Swan City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some local Olympians to watch.
As summer draws to a close, here are the events we wouldn’t miss around Lakeland.
Meet an athlete who honed his craft as a student in Lakeland and is now representing the USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Let’s dive into what you need to know about each event.
What you need to know about Lakeland’s club roller derby league + how it’s working to change the face of contact sports.
Relive the camp days of your youth by learning something new at one of these local classes or workshops just for grownups.
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We’ve got tips on how to play pickleball pain-free — and the lowdown on where to get the only ROSA Knee System robotic-assisted surgery in Polk County.
We’re highlighting the top parks that Lakeland has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, WiFi, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.
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