Travel and Outdoors

When it comes to hyperspecific food festival themes, Central Florida has the recipe down pat.
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Get your steps in and find a sense of sisterhood with this group that meets weekly for walks along Lakeland’s most picturesque trails.
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Orlando International Airport offers nonstop flights to five Mexican and Canadian cities to watch the World Cup.
We’re exploring a few of our reader recommendations for beachy road trips around Lakeland, Florida.
Are you taking a vacation this spring break or planning to make the most of the week at home? Whatever you’re up to, we have you covered with spring break ideas in and around Lakeland.
Prepare for spring weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
The new restaurant at LAL is nearly ready to open its doors, and we got a sneak peek of what Lakelanders (and visitors) can expect.
It’s the sweetest time of year — the Florida Strawberry Festival is back. Save our guide so you don’t get in a (strawberry) jam.
Be a tourist in your own hometown with three passes that give you prizes in return for check-ins.
The rest of the country is feeling the effects of Winter Storm Fern, but Central Florida won’t get off that easily. Stay up to date — and warm — with Lakeland’s top winter weather stories.
From improving quality of life to wins for local businesses, find out how Lakeland measured up in last year’s rankings.
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Polk County Public Schools just broke ground on Junior Achievement’s innovative new Discovery Center where students will get hands-on business experience.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Get a rare look inside some of Lakeland’s most historic homes on this walking tour of the Lake Morton neighborhood.
We’re diving into the average cost to rent in Lakeland compared to nearby cities.
Show off your Swan City smarts in a new game where you’ll guess the location of different swans in Lakeland. Be the quickest to guess correctly for a newsletter feature.
If you’re feeling eager to clean out those closets, garages, and storage sheds, consider donating your gently used items to these community organizations making a difference in our city.
This new shop offers popular book releases, antique home goods, and the cutest shop dog who’s ready to cuddle up and read with you.
Take a bite out of the local citrus industry’s history with a self-guided tour of labels found around Polk County.
This year’s March Madness NCAA Tournament will feature experienced players from Lakeland and Winter Haven. Here’s when to catch their games.
We’re climbing out of the dugout and onto the diamond as we uncover the history of this iconic sports complex.