Travel and Outdoors

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.
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From places to stay to things to do, here are three developments we’re watching at Legoland Florida in Winter Haven.
Here are a few of our recommendations for some of the best spots in Lakeland to bring your work laptop. Pretty sure they’ll beat that corner office view.
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.
Find out what to do and where to stay in one of the next destinations Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
City officials gave the greenlight to several new parking lot changes. The biggest? Parking will soon no longer be free.
Get your feet wet with these seven water recreation destinations — all within two hours of Swan City.
It’s the sweetest time of year — Florida Strawberry Festival time. Read our guide so you don’t get in a (strawberry) jam.
Learn where these brightly colored trumpet trees come from, when they blossom, and how to take care of one in your own backyard.
Lakeland’s iconic bird mascot gets an annual visitor in the form of Canadian pelicans.
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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.
Do you prefer to live in the past, or are you looking ahead to the future? Compare a 1925 home with a newly built house that just hit Lakeland’s real estate market.
In the mood to bust a move? Shimmy down to these local spots and events for open dance floors, performances, and dancing lessons.