Tourism and Hospitality

Be a tourist in your own hometown with three passes that give you prizes in return for check-ins.
This annual festival celebrates all things aviation. Save this guide to admission, activities, and aviation fun.
This is where you’ll find our readers grabbing a bite and catching a game.
Our guide to the 2025 Florida State Fair wouldn’t be complete without your suggestions.
Hit the road and head to Mount Dora — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
Hit the road and head to St. Augustine — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
We dug through Florida’s archived photos and postcards to see how much Lakeland has changed since it was first founded in 1885 — you might be surprised.
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We’ve all wondered about the names behind some of our local parks and places of interest. Pull back the curtain on the history behind their monikers.
Here’s everything you need to know about Art Crawl, Lakeland’s free outdoor art festival for the whole family.
Get into the Halloween spirit with these terrifying tales from around Central Florida.
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Airbnb released its travel trends predictions for the year — here’s how you can take part, starting in Lakeland.
Has anyone seen Frosty? He was around here somewhere...
From lifting weights and personal training to dance fitness and spin classes — we’ve rounded up 25+ gyms and fitness offerings around Swan City.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
Some gifts don’t fit under the tree — make a lasting impact by giving your loved ones a giftable experience instead of a physical present.
What were the top things you ate, drank, and did in 2025? We’re sharing editor and reader picks for you to try in the new year.
From airport news to real estate, these are the top stories our readers loved most this year.
As Lakeland continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
Your favorite hangouts can be just a hop, skip, and a jump away from this rare condo listing in downtown Lakeland.
Short answer: quite a bit. Get the quick updates you need to know about Polk County’s burn ban, water shortage, and an alternative supply project grant.