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This annual festival celebrates all things aviation. Save this guide to admission, activities, and aviation fun.
How one woman transformed a community, put Lake Wales on the map, and sent her soup to the moon.
Fireworks, food trucks, live music, and more — here’s everything you need to know about this annual fireworks display on Lake Mirror. Did we mention there’s a Buena Market happening this year in the Catapult parking lot?
Central Florida has some breathtaking firework displays — here are a few taking place in our neck of the woods.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for — you get the point. Check out this list to find your perfect scoop, sandwich, sundae, or snowball.
The first round of intersection transformations took place in January 2023, and it looks like more could be on the way — here’s how our readers feel about the changes to driving downtown.
Tell us you’re from Lakeland without telling us you’re from Lakeland.
Heading out on a beach trip? Fill your bag with our favorite items from Six & Main to bring Lakeland with you wherever you go.
We’re exploring a few of our reader recommendations for beachy road trips around Lakeland, Florida.
Throughout the month of July, LALtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in the Lakeland community.
Go for a swim in these public pools, water parks, and rental pools around Lakeland.
This mystical Mann Road mammoth has an interesting history — learn more about its lore and how you can see it for yourself below.
Swing, batta — we’re looking at the rest of the Lakeland Flying Tigers’ season and the special events that make it a can’t-miss addition to your summer schedule.
Sink your teeth into this list to find your next triple meat, plant-based, or classic diner burger.
Florida Thunderstorm Season runs from May 25-October 10 in West Central Florida. You don’t have to stay inside when rainy days come. Keep exploring Lakeland with these indoor activities.
From household supplies to park passes, grills, and more.
No matter what type of moms we have, they deserve to be celebrated this Mother’s Day.
These 11 sculptures will be on display through the end of 2023.
Here are our superlatives for the six cups of joe we tried at a few of our favorite coffee shops and cafes.
The museum has broken ground on the project, slated to be complete in 2024.
We’ve got everything from the road map to the shopping list — where will you go first?
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