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The downtown Lakeland skyline and businesses as seen from East Main Street
Work
The who’s who and what’s what of Lakeland’s economy: Meet the top employers and industries
Explore the leading economic drivers in Lakeland — from exciting, new technology to top leaders in growing and distributing delicious eats.
August 20, 2025 10:59 AM
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We’re interested in knowing if how you feel about local sports. This survey will help us decide how and what we cover.
October 21, 2022
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Events
Bonnet Springs Park’s grand opening attractions
With the long-awaited park’s grand opening on the calendar, we’re looking at a few of the things we’re most excited about.
October 20, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
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Travel and Outdoors
Other places named Lakeland around the world
Venture beyond Swan City to visit one of these other places named Lakeland all over the globe.
October 17, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Real Estate
Fall predictions for Lakeland real estate
Real estate experts explain what Lakeland home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2022.
October 13, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
Lakeland, FL restaurants from A to Z
Eat your way through the alphabet with this list of our readers’ favorite local restaurants starting with each letter.
October 11, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
Outdoor SunTrax automated car testing site in the Lakeland, FL innovation district
City
The autonomous vehicle test track in Polk County, FL
Phase Two of the SunTrax vehicle testing site completed in June 2023.
October 11, 2022
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Gravesites and trees at Roselawn Cemetery in Lakeland, FL
Culture
Historic cemetery tour in Lakeland, FL
Learn more about Lakeland history by touring its cemeteries.
October 7, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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City
Find your community at Lakeland’s five community centers
Never run out of things to do with this guide to the community center facilities and complexes available to the public of Lakeland.
October 5, 2022
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Food
Oktoberfest events in Lakeland, FL
Celebrate German culture, food, and beer at one of these upcoming events.
October 5, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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