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Travel and Outdoors

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.
Prepare for fall weather in Lakeland, Florida with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
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Pre-booked parking is available months in advance.
No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.
Head east to the newly opened River Country Water Park for fun in the sun at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo.
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Pre-booking parking online at Tampa International Airport is our top tip for turning travel into a breeze.
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We got the scoop on the best way to save time + money at the airport.
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Filled with checklists, FAQs, outage info, pet tips + more, the Lakeland Electric Hurricane Guide is here to help keep you safe and dry.
Check out these 13 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Lakeland, Florida for outdoor adventures.
Tourism is one of Polk County’s top three industries, and you can help Visit Central Florida keep it growing through the Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and Sports program.
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Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Is it known as the street for full-size candy bars? Add it to our map of trick-or-treat destinations.
This new arts hub will open on Saturday, Nov. 1 with an art-themed kickoff celebration.
Learn to arrange beautiful bouquets with the help of the expert florists at Bloom Shakalaka.
In need of a one-day getaway? We’re sharing our readers’ favorite things to do, see, and eat in towns within a quick drive of Swan City.
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Keep an eye out and perhaps you’ll see one of these cryptid creatures in Lakeland — or maybe it will see you.
Could this be the real estate deal of the century? Learn how Publix is buying two downtown buildings for $10 each — and what you could get for that same price.
Find discounted clothing, accessories, shoes, and home goods at this national retailer’s first Lakeland location.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lakeland, FL.
Due to the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, new I-4 express lanes are coming nine years in advance between I-75 and County Line Road.