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You won’t find an official Turkey Trot in Lakeland, but there are plenty of fun runs and nearby races to break a seasonal sweat.
The 15,000-sqft building has been under construction since August 2022.
“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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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.
Find a parking spot and walk to each of your favorite restaurants in the Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing plaza on South Florida Avenue.
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.
Deciding where to eat is hard — these local food halls are making it easier with plenty of options all in the same place.
Skip the pumpkin patch and hire these Central Florida businesses to spruce up your landscaping with a seasonal touch.
Who says you have to go to New England to have an autumn worthy of the “Gilmore Girls”?
Lakeland’s municipal election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 4. These are the dates, positions, and resources you need to know before you vote.
Before you go to the polls in November, submit your ideas to help choose the names for three new creatures — both real and artistic.